Dog and Duck in South Cambridgeshire

It is a delightful restaurant that changed my perception of British cuisine! We sat at the fresh air tables near the Granta River, which creates a unique atmosphere. The service is top-notch! The crab recommended to us is worth returning here!

Four of us visited here on Sunday. We were looking forward to a roast dinner and the Dog & Duck didn't disappoint. The chicken supreme roasts were delicious, the meat tender, vegetables cooked to perfection and gravy superb. The home-made desserts were something else too, Eaton Mess, cheesecake and two syrup sponges were just beautiful. I must add that the staff were excellent too, friendly, helpful and attentive. We'll be back 😊

From the moment I walked in I was met with a friendly smile and help bar staff, this continued with all the other staff I encountered whilst ordering my lunch. I had the Chicken Schnitzel and there was plenty to eat, followed by half a portion of Apple and Cherry crumble with a scoop of Ice cream, the crumble was lovely though not enough crumble for me, I prefer more crumble and less fruit. But that’s a personal preference. Would I eat here again? Would I recommend it? Absolutely to both, oh I nearly forgot, the setting in the garden was lovely helped by the glorious British Sunshine 🌞

This is a really friendly little pub that is dog friendly. The staff are really helpful and the menu is good. Unfortunately, the food was not as good as the price might suggest, we shared a garlic batter but it had so much cheese, it was just thick grease and you couldn’t even taste the garlic. The chicken gyros was good but had way too much dressing and the burger wasn’t bad, but nothing special for the price. The chips were massively over seasoned.

The food and drink is lovely but the best aspect is the care from staff. They are attentive and funny. Bringing in my partially deaf father and mother will mobility issues they reserved us a table in a quiet corner that was easy to reach.

Just been for lunch. Fantastic food,excellent service, a really good experience. The staff work to a high standard and the background atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Lovely location and a really nice atmosphere along with excellent food. However, as there are no real soft furnishings to absorb sound, it was a little difficult to hold a conversation. That's acceptable in a place like this. But, when a jazz trio (electric piano, saxophone and double bass) started playing and singing, it was impossible to converse. It really spoilt an otherwise enjoyable afternoon. Not necessary for a family Sunday lunch. Very disappointed.

I last visited the Dog and Duck 2 years ago and nothing has changed, it's still a fantastic pub with brilliant staff and excellent food. I shared a chateaubriand with my wife and it was exceptional. I cannot recommend this pub highly enough.

I think I may been in here before, over twenty years ago, but I think it may have changed hands. I was really pleased with my fish & chips and pint of Dog & Duck Greene King beer. Nice village pub.

We've done 100's of circular walks within 50 miles of Ely, starting from a pub and finishing with lunch, and every now and then, we come across a pub that makes you think you could live in this village! What an excellent pub, combining really good food, beers, restaurant, but without losing that "local pub" feeling. Really attentive staff, all really well known to their regulars.

We'd booked for 5 but due to illness were just 2 - and we arrived late, but telephoned. The staff were most generous and sorted out the changes. The Sunday lunch was delicious; grilled goats cheese followed by a turkey dinner and fabulous puddings. Everything was spot on, served by pleasant and professional staff. A definite "must-go-to" when in the area.

Absolutely amazing. The food, the service, the presentation excellent. The roast lunch was beautifully cooked, professionally presented and served by well trained staff. All credit to chef and staff at restaurant….. how lucky are the residents of Linton to have such high quality food and service provided locally in their village. .

The Dog and Duck was a wonderful find on a recent visit to Linton. It is a wonderful pub/restaurant, an ancient building with an open fire. The food was exceptional, I had the best Sea Bream that I’ve ever tasted! The real ales were great and good selection was available. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Great atmosphere and great staff. Food was good and plentiful. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the area by the bar.

Had a brilliant Sunday lunch in this charming pub. The food was delicious, especially the roasts of which there were several to choose from. Great vegetables and yorkshire. The staff were friendly and attentive.

We went here to celebrate a family birthday and were very well looked after. The food was generously portioned and excellent. The service was very attentive without being invasive taking our boisterous group in their stride. The menu offered something for everyone, I very much enjoyed my ribeye steak.

We were a group of 10 family members celebrating an 85th birthday on a Saturday lunchtime. We received a warm welcome and had a table in a room almost to ourselves which was lovely as we could chat and laugh without disturbing anyone. The menu was varied and most of us chose the Catalan fish stew and the crab linguine and they didn't disapoint- so flavoursome and plenty of it 😋 the dessert was equally good. The service was excellent and friendly and we will definitely try and return even though we live a couple of hours away.

Goodness. Wonderful experience from start to finish. I arrived at around 8pm Saturday evening and the place was busy and staff working hard. I found a table and a young lady brought me a beer and a menu. I chose the Camembert to share as I was curious. It arrived with bread and salad and the cheese was hot!! A challenge to eat but VERY tasty indeed!! Thanks to all, super place beer and food!!

Nice enough meal but a couple of things spoilt it for us and whilst they dealt with one it led to us leaving prematurely. It was an early booking but at the last minute.

Visiting our granddaughter who is studying at Cambridge university, it was important to find a special place to eat particularly as Eric and Florence, our two greyhounds came along for the visit. The staff could not have been more accommodating, providing us with a suitable table and a friendly welcome. The food was excellent, the service was very good set within a friendly village atmosphere. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

We really enjoyed our evening at the Dog and Duck. It was bustling with a great atmosphere. The staff were all really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The menu had a good selection and we could have chosen everything! We started with broccoli, courgette and Stilton soup as it was a really cold night. This was delicious. We followed up with Chicken Parmigiana and wild mushroom pasta wit( truffle. Both dishes were well prepared and presented and we left feeling very happy. A lovely pub in a very attractive position. Definitely recommended.

Called in mid morning accommodated straight away in the dining area very cosy. Service by Charles was excellent tended to our needs. Granddaughter says best breakfast ever. Good value for money. Will call again.

Lovely Roast Beef Sunday Lunch served here today , especially the amazing yorkshires, by friendly polite staff . Thoroughly recommmend ! Thankyou

We booked in for the Christmas menu. Food was amazing, tasty and plentiful. Staff were attentive, polite and made the day all the more enjoyable. Just a lovely atmosphere, combined with good food and lovely staff making it worth every penny.

Called in early evening with daughter and granddaughter for a quick drink. Made to feel very welcome by the staff. A very cosy pub and got seated straight away. If we had more time would have stayed longer. Definitely call again.

Wow wow wow the food was amazing. I had muscles and chips my friend had chilli con carne and the guys had the gammon all amazing . Service excellent Xavier and Isobelle truly brilliant. Highly recommend this venue I give it 10 out of 10....

Great that they do gluten free and the waitress was lovey checking BUT I paid the same as my friends for effectively half the portion size. And the sandwiches were £10! Come on 2 rolls please not one. Or at least plenty of filling. Felt...

During the lockdown the car park was turned into a semi al fresco restaurant but now the Old Dog and Duck is back car park hospitality and all. The Wednesday cod and chips for £10.00 has returned and that's a good excuse to enjoy pristine...

Some of our team will, no doubt, be submitting their own 5-star reviews following an amazing staff night out at this beautiful venue. Super-pretty gardens, great parking, decor, facilities and fabulous staff to match. The team serving were on the ball from our arrival to...

Dear Dog and Duck team, We visited you as a group of 8 work colleagues for a significant occasion. Fabulous food, beautiful venue and top service. The team there just have it together. We’d know. My colleagues and I run bars and restaurants and as...

This was such a lovely pub. The lemon sole and crab was delicious as were the mussels. The service was excellent all washed down with a bottle of gavi. A lovely evening thank you all.

This pub was absolutely fantastic. I went there for a Sunday dinner with my partner and was absolute chuffed. The service I received off of a waiter called dom was absolutely superb and he was a really good man. The food was an added bonus...

Marvellous service, nice menu with good choice for children's menu. The food was served quickly and a mistake was resolved without hassle but lots of apologies. All the staff were helpful and friendly and we were never kept waiting. Our food came quickly and was...

Went for fsthers day and the staff and food was lovely. Ordered roast sirloin of beef and it was outstanding. Credit to the staff. Polite and very helpful. Will be back for sure

Visited on the 18th. June---family of 6 the food was good, not excellent, but good but very very overpriced. At the end of the day, this is a pub, not a restaurant . Staff very good with the exception of the barman [maybe the owner]who...

An amazing Sunday lunch. Salmon starter & roast beef were incredible. The best gravy I have ever had! The service is brilliant. Thank you Ian, Dom, Charles, Annie, Javier, Julie & Sam

We were attracted by the olde worlde look of this place and chose to come here for lunch. Two of our party picked a vegetarian option which turned out to be unsatisfactory as it was inadequately reheated. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he...

Went in December 2021 and was very hgappy with the setting, the food and the drinks selection. Staff very well mannered. Lots of food to choose from and the quality was worth the price paid. Will return.

Haven't been here for 5 years, so different owners. A Valentine's treat was the reason and its not just the food that was excellent.....the ambiance was good in both the pub and the restaurant. A happy buzz improved by excellent staff and in interested proprietor...

Having missed eating here previously due to kitchen opening times, we drove from London to try again. Well worth the journey. From the warm and friendly welcome to the attentive staff to the excellent food , this was a top dining experience from start to...

Lovely setting, very attentive staff and a delicious meal, had a really lovely relaxing lunch with friends on Sunday. Food very hot, plentiful and tasty. Couldn't fault it. Wasn't disappointed. Thoroughly recommend.

Good food, local beer, friendly staff, all at a very fair price. What more could you ask from a Friday pub lunch. Particularly recommend the pork and cheddar pie, tangy and salty!

Wow what a fabulous establishment....great ambiance, great friendly, attentive staff, incredibly tasty food, something for everyone. Thoroughly recommend.

A really wonderful pub with wonderful staff snd great food. The menu was very clearly seasonal and there was plenty of choice for all diets and ages. The atmosphere and hygiene procedures were all excellent. Looking forward to returning soon!

Looking for a place to lunch, this great looking pub appeared to fit the bill. The menu looked pretty good, though a bit pricey, and as we had already ordered drinks, we decided to have lunch - fish (cod) and chips for two. Sadly the...

Superb location and ambiance.wine and beer good .Service very good.Menu choice good but quality and value seems to have deteriorated since las time

Had a lovely meal this evening. First visit since lockdown. Lovely food, friendly team. Great Saturday evening out. The “nibbles” were delicious!

Called in at lunchtime just for a drink. Seated outside in the marquee straight away not too busy other couples eating lunch very conducive atmosphere. The decor outside great so was mine host julie. Will definitely call again

I have to say the roast pork lunch I had today was the best I've had in a long time. I followed this with berry crumble which was also delicious. The service was quick and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Thank you.

Had a lovely lunch here today! They fitted us in last minute after a visit to the Zoo! Beautiful country pub with an amazing beer garden, with sheds for small groups and a huge marquee! Delicious food and great service! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed! Wish this...

We decided after a little trip to Linton Zoo that we were rather hungry. We googled places to eat in the area as we do t live locally and the Dog and Duck popped up, half a mile away. We phoned at 12:50 and were...

Lovely and friendly staff in a nice atmosphere. Food well presented and tasted lovely. Various tables around the grounds to suit all needs. Will come again soon.

Stopped by for lunch today following a recommendation, didn’t disappoint, absolutely amazing & very generous portions. Already booked in for lunch with friends in a few weeks!

Another fantastic meal at the Dog and Duck today. A great selection of dishes with vegetarian and vegan options. Friendly service with the food well presented and hot. Never disappoints, thanks to Julie, Sam and the Team

We had a great meal from a varied and interesting menu. Superb quality in difficult Covid circumstances

The use of a marquee to address covid restrictions is very tastefully decorated and spacious and made an evening out a special occasion still. Great food and excellent service... novel use of qr codes and whatsapp made ordering a pain free and efficient experience. Will...

Went back today after 18 months COVID . Amazing!, Haven’t lost their touch. Great roast beef. Lovely greeting and same friendly service . Thank you Sam and Julie and staff!! Pam and Bob

Can not fault anything. Staff are efficient and super friendly, food is delicious, very generous portions, everything cooked to perfection and great selection of fresh veg.They have made great use of their outside space, we had a great Sunday lunch out and highly recommend

Just had our first ever Sunday roast take away and it was excellent Had the beef and the lamb which just fell apart and lashings of gravy Will definitely be repeating the experience Absolutely Superb Thankyou

With everything happening I was a little nervous about going out for a meal. However with one way systems, Covid restrictions and ordering via Whats App, I soon felt at ease. We ate in one of the beach huts...... a first for me. The seats...

To be honest initially we were just happy to get out of the house, and there wasn’t too much vegan fare on the menu, so weren’t expecting too much, but the vegan offering was delicious. It seemed to be off menu but they were very...

We have visited here several times and always been offered a high standard of food and service so I decided to visit again with friends for Sunday lunch. On this occasion we were seated near the marquee tent window, and as we remained seated for...

We dined here recently to celebrate my Dad’s birthday, and the whole dining experience was excellent. Due to the ongoing Covid procedures, we had to download the track and trace app and add the pub’s number via WhatsApp to message our order. This procedure initially...

Current times are difficult for all we booked a table of 3 to discover the Dog and Duck were using a Marquee this didn’t deter and the setting was arranged fantastically the socially distant staff were very hygiene and customer conscientious as well as very...

We arrived for lunch recently to celebrate my husband's birthday. I have to say I was extremely impressed on how well organised the booking was. From being shown to our hut table to the whole dining experience (parsnips with the seasonal veg an excellent addition)....

It was a sad time during lock down when our local, the Dog and Duck, was closed for meals and drinks. We feared the worst and the pub temporarily became an outdoor shop to make ends meet. However, thanks to the ingenuity and planning skills...

Had a lovely time here celebrating birthdays with friends. Lovely welcome from the staff. We sat in the marquee which had a lovely atmosphere, all warm and cozy. The food was amazing. Staff very attentive, welcoming and friendly.

Stunning marquee, lovely ambience , amazing food , beautifully cooked and presented. Very attentive staff , ( particularly Ian ) . A real treat , would highly recommend. Ticked all Covid boxes . Thank you. We will be back

This delightful thatched pub has a relaxed and private rear garden-a great spot to sip cider whilst soaking up the sun. We were very impressed with their Covid protocols, including use of a business WhatsApp account which made ordering super-easy.

Not booked accommodated straight away treated to live festival music. Excellent atmosphere will definitely call again. Menu very good

Lovely food, friendly staff and felt incredibly Covid friendly! Not necessarily a cheap pub meal but it is delicious!

Couldn’t recommend this place any more, the food was lovely, great atmosphere, stunning place you have there you should be very proud! Social distancing taken very seriously 👌

They have sacrificed the car park, so find a place around the area, if you can. There is a well-organized system to keep you safe, including a big, attractive open-sided marquee where the car park used to be. The food remains competent and the service efficient and safe-feeling. They have also opened a veg and meat sales service, which is quite entrepreneurial. Have been calling here for years and it remains pretty good.

Outside seating, COVID 19 safe with a one way system, easy ordering service, amazingly tasty food, brilliant service. 100% would recommend. Ended up enjoying the ambience for 6 hours. Will definitely be back

Attractive busy pub which takes its food very seriously. Excellent range of dishes. Good beer - the local craft lager went down well, as did the Collins gin cocktail. Friendly and efficient service. Dogs are welcome indoors, which enhances the atmosphere.

The Dog & Duck is a busy village pub, it's nice to see a pub full of local people. The food and service are excellent, much better than basic pub food though not in the White Brasserie league, then neither are the prices. And one generally needs to book in advance for a weekend table, which speaks for itself

Great food, super setting but very expensive beer. Overall this was a lovely lunch helped by some cheery staff.The atmosphere at the pub was mega friendly. There are beams whichever way you turn and a lovely roaring fire to welcome you in.The Brewdog pale ale was great - but I was shocked to see it was almost £6 a pint when the bill came.This is a small menu with some good signature dishes. The hake sounds superb but had sold out by the time we arrived just before 2pm.My haddock and chips was very good. The batter was a bit too thick for my liking but the fish was good quality. And my wife's burger was very good too.This is a really good country pub with a great menu and a lovely setting.

4th time visiting The Dog & Duck in 3 months, consistently brilliant food, it’s so nice to find a pub which actually serves real food. I had the sea bream which was full of flavour, well cooked and fresh. My grandmother thoroughly enjoyed here chicken and mushroom pie (which was big enough to feed a family of 4) and my girlfriend very much enjoyed the halloumi flatbread. It’s also so nice for my other half to find vegetarian options (yes more than one) that isn’t a bland risotto or a dull salad. The staff are always so helpful and look after us so well without being over the top. Keep it up Dog & Duck and we’ll be back soon!

We really enjoyed our Roast Dinner, the service was very good and the waitresses were so friendly nothing was to much trouble for them. It was nice that we were not rushed to vacate our table, will certainly will come again. Atmosphere friendly and relaxed

My wife and I had Sunday lunch here. First class food, great service but very expensive. £17.50 for 2 glasses of wine is outrageous! Also £7 for a dessert for a very small portion.

Four of us set out to the restaurant, two of us never having been there before. It was busy, welcoming, efficient, and their wine was reasonably priced. As a vegetarian, I am always interested in finding some that is not macaroni or risotto. They duly obliged. A vegetable curry, or flatbread and haloumi. I had the flatbread. It was unusual and welcome. Overall, we liked the restaurant. The only tiny issue we had was that the staff were slightly over attentive. That is a small price to pay for a good evening out. Looking forward to going back, even if it is 400 miles from home.

Never been here before but will definitely go back. Lovely old pub and very friendly staff. The food was excellent! Highly recommend the Halloumi Flatbread.. delicious!

We had a very enjoyable evening and meal, a little pricey for us but as it was a special occasion we didn’t mind, overall it was worth that little extra.Bread on the table would have been a nice touch and we did feel a tiny bit that we had overstayed although it was only 10.30 as we were offered the bill and tables round us were being set up for the next day. Very good food, excellent range of drinks and excellent service. Thank you

Visited with NewZealand nephew and his family who found the location “delightful’. The Sunday lunch of roast beef or roast pork proved an excellent choice. Our waitresses were most kind and helpful with our varied requests.

Great Sunday lunch in this busy and friendly pub. I had the trio of pork which was outstanding. Would recommend booking in advance.

Called in for a meal when we were staying at the nearby Travel Lodge and needed somewhere to eat! So glad we came across The Dog and Duck! A lovely old feel to the pub inside with beams and fireplace. Very welcoming and friendly staff team. The food was delicious. Good to see some different options on the menu. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Visited here for Sunday lunch. Warm welcome and pub is in a beautiful village setting. We did not venture into the pub garden as it was a really hot day, but the garden looked lovely. Food was delicious! Roast pork was superb as were all the other dishes my party had. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff certainly knew the dishes well!

This isn't the closest pub to where we were staying but the outdoor seating really won us over, it overlooks a little river and has been recently re-done. It was busy as it was a lovely evening and we really enjoyed having a few drinks there.

We booked a table for Sunday lunch. 3pm and only one Lamb Rump available... That said, the lamb, roast beef & King prawn linguine were all excellent. Friendly and welcoming staff added to the occasion.

We had gone to view houses in the village. Hot day so needed to be fed and watered. Almost past last lunch orders but staff were very obliging and did it all with a smile.

My son, James, and I are frequent visitors to the Dog and Duck but this was the first time we had eaten in one of the delightful ‘beach huts’ that have been created in the garden. They are very reminiscent of the beach huts at Southwold and on a day like today which was baking hot, they offered a very welcome respite from the sun in very comfortable surroundings. Add to this the super food - a great and varied choice - coupled with the usual excellent service, and a very good lunch became a memorable one. Highly recommended.

We took some friends who we were visiting for lunch here and had an excellent meal in a very pleasant setting in the garden next to a stream, Service was excellent and food very good. We would particularly recommend the samosa and hummus that the two dishes the we shared between the 4 of us for a light starter.the salads and the fish of the day were good and the gyros were very tasty. very recommended

Yet again a great fantastic meal never fails to let me down The Quilty is unbelievable I live in Ashdon it’s the best pub restaurant with in a ten mile radius can’t wait to ok again Thank you Dog and Duck

Really friendly staff and great food. Every time we go to this pub we are not disappointed, the food is really good quality and good portion sizes. Nothing seems to be any trouble and the staff are so friendly and attentive. We sat in one of the garden beach huts with friends and had a fabulous afternoon and evening.

Made our second visit with friends today for Sunday lunch at the Dog and Duck. As on our first visit the lunch was excellent, lovely pub, brilliant staff, and great food, what more can you ask. My partner recently retired from having her own pub and restaurant for 10yrs, her Sunday lunches had a great reputation , but she's said the Dog and Ducks Sunday lunch is equal to hers. Praise indeed. We will be back. !!!

Good range in menu,suitable to most tastes,great quality and well presented. Immediately made comfortable by the staff in this busy pub restaurant for Wednesday night. An asset to this village and we have already booked our next visit. So good.

We were recommended to have dinner in the Dog and Duck. It is a typical vil;;age pub and the restaurant area s very comfortable and well lit. Food was very good with servings so you could not say that you left hungry. Service was excellent

Visited for the first time for lunch today . Wednesday is fish and chip specials day. It was delicious . Nice big portion , service was excellent . Staff very attentive and meals come out piping hot!! For a busy resultant that’s hard to find.

What a fantastic pub. Wonderful beer, amazing food (better than most venues in Cambridge city) and every time I go we have a wonderful time. Beautiful bathrooms, cleverly designed too with a fabulous attention to detail. My brother wishes it was his local pub, it could be if he moved here! Well done to an amazing team. X

I went here with work colleagues for our Christmas lunch and the food was really good. One of the best places we have visited in the areas. All the food we had ordered from the Christmas menu was really tasty and the staff were really friendly and attentive.