Hardwicke Arms in South Cambridgeshire

Went to lunch on Friday lunchtime at the hardwicke arms while walking around the wimpole estate with my partner. Suberb! Although the bar seemed quiet we received very personal service. I had the Hamm, egg and chips which were some of the best chips I have tasted. My partner had a salmon and crayfish baked potato which was quite unusual. Both meals were decent size portion s and were delicious. The bar also has a gin the which had some unusual flavours Pity I was driving.... would certainly return if in the area again

Shame as this pub was always so welcoming. The Bartender was rude, used his fingers to put in the Lime into my bottle of beer, common sense suggests you don’t do that. Whilst we were sitting having our drink he was swearing at another member of staff not what you want to hear. Lacks atmosphere. The previous landlords always welcomed you with open arms and were friendly and approachable. Although the pub now has nice decor and a Christmas tree that’s it. Such a shame, maybe if staff changed and weren’t so rude and used basic hygiene skills it might be worth bothering with

Booked for Sunday lunch, why we booked is beyond me as the place was empty.The chaps behind the bar were friendly enough,but the bar had no atmosphere. We ordered two beef roast dinners, which came out very quickly.The meat was tough and had no flavour, the Yorkshire puddings were very small and not sure if homemade, roast potato not crispy and some vegetables. The gravy well this was the let down for me absolutely disgusting so bland and full of pepper. We paid £12.95 each which was overpriced for a below average meal.Please do not waste your money.

A delicious special for the day meal with ribs and half a roast chicken. Very good chips. Delicious meal and more than enough to feed both of us. Chef came and asked. Worth a visit.

As this pub : hotel is under new ownership, we thought we would give it a try. They were busy moving furniture when we arrived - it was a Thursday evening. They do have a restaurant - but it’s not really used.... the bar is where it’s at. Use a drinks coaster to stop your table wobbling. It was a bit like being in a friend’s house. Lots of chat - but hard to work out who was a client and who was family. Customer service was soft key. I don’t mind this - but some might. (Compare to the Red House in Longstowe - completely different experience). Red House spent 2 yrs remodelling. Hod knows how you are ever going to turn a profit with that outage. Hardwick just changed the management. Physically - nothing changed. The menu is limited and what they do - they do VERY WELL. 10/10 for food! The chef is attentive and interactive. Again 10/10. He knows his craft. I can recommend the fishcakes and my wife had the Hunters chicken. Chef came out and told us how long we would wait (food is cooked to order) *****. We took his offer of some garlic bread while we were waiting. (No idea if we paid for it as the bill isn’t itemised.). (£46 for a 2 course dinner for 2 plus drinks is ok for me).

Called in for lunch. Only 1 lager and 1 bitter available on tap. Menu - no mussels, sea bream, ham, soup etc. etc. Come on get a grip, the sign says under new management, not good, sorry. Felt sorry for the waitress. Once we found what was available it wasn't great. However, the bar area does look much better for a lick of paint.

Stopped off for some food had 2 dogs with us so put in a back part of the pub, the area was dingy and tables only had a white cloth on, no condiments and a pot with the worn knifes and forks in, no ambiance to the place at all. The food took over half an hour to come out and we were the only ones eating there at the time!! After asking if the food was coming out we eventually got it 10 mins later minus certain items that we should had. The tuna salad was very basic and missing the green beans, no olives or capers, my burger meal was minimal and not appetising at all hence missing the bacon and cheese, overall a terrible experience and would advise anyone to avoid this place. The whole place is very unwelcoming

Dropped in here for a lunchtime sandwich. Ordered the tuna mayo which included some chips. Given the price I was expecting more than 2 slices of your standard sliced brown loaf filled with tuna plus a few chips and a little bit of salad. The food tasted fine but I was left with an underwhelmed feeling.My friends ordered main dishes and I wished I'd done the same.

Came for Easter Sunday Lunch. Wasn't quite sure what to expect as it had been some time since my last visit but I wasn't disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious and very well presented. The staff were polite and friendly. Considering it is under new ownership and at the start of a refurbishment, it was clean and tidy, the tables were laid out nicely and there was ample seating. A nice atmosphere too. Well worth a visit.

My husband and I decided to try this pub for Sunday lunch as we have recently moved to the area. The carvery was probably the worst we have had. We could tell that the food had been sitting there all day, the potatoes were awful and old...I don’t even want to think about how long they had been sitting there for. The gravy was a slimey consistency with no flavour what so ever. The stuffing was like a slab of dog meat. It really was terrible and we should have known better from when we arrived and nobody was in there. Not one member of staff asked us how our meal was, needless to say we couldn’t eat it and will not be going back!

Top table service .. knowledgeable friendly and courteous. So much choice on the menu Had ciabatta but Yorkshire pud wrap looked tasty too.

If I lived locally I would be in here all the time. The food is delicious and the staff are all lovely and couldnt do enough for us.

We ate here a number of times prior to bring a walking group for lunch.

This place looks very old school, a coaching inn from days gone, most of the internal area is wood panelled and gives a dark appearance.

We did not stay here but went for lunch. We had great food here, big portions, nicely cooked and served, the staff could not have been more friendly and the whole place had a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back - in fact we have just booked to hold a birthday party here for 40 people!

We visited during lunch time. I can quite honestly say it was the worst meals we've ever had. My husband had fish and chips. The fish smelled off and was dripping in oil with microwaved crusty mushy peas. It was inedible. The bar lady made us feel uncomfortable and was very over familliar with our child. There are no baby changing facilities and the bar lady (who also served food) was not sure where the disabled toilets were located. As we felt so uncomfortable, we just paid our bill quickly and left. Never again.

When we got to the Hardwicke, the staff were reasonably attentive, and we were served reasonably quickly, however once we had received our food and drinks, the staff were completely indifferent to our presence.

Looking at other reviews, a few people have been unlucky. I get out to pub lunches a lot these days and I've now rated the Hardwicke Arms in my top pub-grub group.

We stopped by looking for tea and some cake. The member of staff was clearly the only one on duty and advised that there was a limited menu as a result but nothing was too much trouble. We were served with tea and very tasty toasted tea cakes very promptly - very good sized teapot and lots of hot water to replenish it. She even checked she had achieved the right level of toasting for us! Excellent tea and excellent service!

Eating at the Hardwicke arms is rather like slipping into a comfortable sweater your gran knitted for you in 1979; it’s a bit baggy and certainly not stylish but you know it will keep you warm. The Sunday menu is simple and, it has to be said, retro. Starters are pate, soup, crayfish cocktail or garlic mushrooms on toast (which were quite tasty) and then the carvery which has beef, pork or turkey and the usual accompaniments. If you don’t want meat you can have a bit of salmon swimming in lemon butter. It was all fine, comfortable, familiar and inoffensive. Not worth a special trip but if you are in the area then it won’t do you any harm.

After a visit to Wimpole we looked at trip advisor to find somewhere nearby to eat. Unfortunately we relied on the reviews and ate here and it must rate as one of the worst meals I've ever eaten. It was Sunday so we had the carvery and I chose the beef which was tough and the vegetables selection consisted of just roast potatoes, boiled broccoli and carrots. For £12 each I expected more.

Met up here for a late lunch. As we were a large group we were asked to preorder food, which was not a problem. The food was fantastic, well presented and more than enough to feel very full. Great service. The scampi was perfect. Going to visit here again

Visited here as it is close to Wimpole Hall. We were very much left to find where to sit ourselves. When the waitress came over to take our drinks order I explained I didn't know as I didn't have a menu. She returned with 2 A4sheets of paper on but no drinks. We just ordered a soft drink as had no idea what else was available! I had the carvery and my friend had Ham, Egg and Chips. Whilst I must admit they do not scrimp on the portion sizes, it is not nice enough to stuff yourself silly. My potatoes and yorkshires were clearly overcooked however the chef was beyond helpful when I cheekily asked for some crackling.

this is a nice pub hotel very nice staff made me feel very welcome the food is very nice here also. the breakfast is very nice also i will be staying there again very soon well done to you all at the hardwicke arms hotel. have stayed in a lot of hotels this is one of my favorites.

Bien tranquilo pub rural en pueblo al oeste de Cambridge. Buena variedad de cervezas y comida de bar. Menú para el almuerzo los domingos. Nos alojamos allí una noche con nuestra familia después de una boda. Las camas son cómodas, el desayuno es excelente. Disfruté el pescado ahumado, bastante raro en hoteles y pubs! Personal amable y un precio razonable para pasar la noche. Muy recomendado.

Visitamos el viernes 21 de abril para comer mientras la calle en un día en Wimpole Hall. La comida era muy buena comida de pub"". Aunque estaba un poco ocupado la señora de detrás de la barra era muy considerado en permitirnos para nuestros hijos antes de un gran orden fuimos a la cocina. La comida era de muy buena calidad y lo recomiendo.

Llamamos para comer el Viernes Santo, el pub está cerca de Wimpole Hall, si caminas a las antiguas puertas principales en Arrington (a unos 20 minutos desde el hall). Platos sin gluten están marcadas en el menú principal y hay una lista de "alergenos" en solicitud de todo el menú. Pan sin gluten está disponible. La hamburguesa era tan buena como en cualquier otro sitio. Ambiente agradable y muy servicial. Era un poco tranquilo, lo cual fue una pena. Ofrecen té y bollos que son sin gluten (wow! ). Teníamos este postre que eran fabulosas!

Excelente servicio, con un personal muy amable, nuestro asador era preciosa recomiendo encarecidamente una visita.

Reservamos una mesa para comer el domingo al mediodía. Me decidí a reservar para el mediodía ya me pareció que la comida sería en sus miradas. Había cerdo, ternera y Turquía y todos tuvimos una porción de cada uno. Había una muy buena selección de verduras, salsa y las salsas. La comida era excelente, a un precio muy razonable y muy abundante. Estábamos tan completo no podía soportar un flan. Había precios para 1 campo de £11, 2 campos creo que costaba 15 libras y 3 campos de posible £18.

We were recommended by a friend to try their Sunday roast lunch. The venue looks lovely from the outside but the inside is a complete mismatch. The dining room looks permanently set for a wedding which just looks tacky. The Sunday roast turned out to be a carvery that had been sitting under foil for far too long. The meat was dry, vegetables boiled for so long that they had no flavour and the gravy can best be described as no-flavour brown water. The Yorkshires would have been great when they first came out of the oven but an hour or so later they were a combination of soggy and hard (thanks to the foil and time out of the oven).This place has the potential to be so good but it needs some major tweaks!. I was really looking forward to a great roast lunch and this failed to deliver on every level.

My husband and I visited this establishment for lunch as we were passing and it looked so lovely outside. When we arrived we were the only people in the restaurant, the menu looked good with specials available. I ordered a chicken and chorizo pasta dish and my husband ordered a special which was salmon with fennel. We were warned that everything was cooked fresh so it may take a while which we were fine with but as the only people there we didn't expect a wait of an hour! When the food eventually turned up it was a huge disappointment, my pasta was so over cooked it literally fell apart and the sauce was like water. My husbands dish was overlooked dry salmon with quite literally half a pot of dried fennel seeds cooked on the top of it (not what was expected and very overpowering). We didn't finish either dish and when our drinks were empty we had to seek a refil rather than being offered one despite us still being only 2 of 4 people in the whole place. The inside decor was also a huge disappointment, outside is beautiful but inside it was a mismatch of antiques in cabinets and a load of tacky decorations from the range/b&q or similar of coffee cups and other metal tat. This place promised so much and delivered so little.

Attended a surprise 60th Birthday Party on Saturday, food was served and it was lovely! mainly curries with all the trimmings, I had chicken curry and it was superb. Would definitely recommend eating here.

We'd been to the hardwick arms several times before and generally good.The staff are great, polite and attentive.I phoned up and booked several weeks in advance for a 5 course Xmas eve meal.My son was coming to visit for the 1st time in 9 months and I'd told him how nice it was.Got there and was told sorry you can't have the Xmas eve meal as it needed to be pre booked.No body told us any of this on the phone when we booked! So although disappointed we ordered from the main menu.Big mistake! Have you changed your chef?Chips were pale and soft.Veg was over cooked and looked grey and unappetising.Garlic bread was dry and burnt.Macaroni cheese was tasteless and full of grease.My son chose the duck off of the specials board with a morello cherry sauce.Although he said the duck was tasty, he left all of the cherry sauce and that's because the chef had simply opened a tin of cherry pie filling and pored it over the duck! It was a congealed mess!Not what you'd expect of a £15 plate of food. I sent food back twice and complained several times but never was a manager called over and no adjustments were made to my bill!I'd have expected the meal free as non of us enjoyed it and it actually spoilt our Xmas eve.I was embarrassed to take my son there.

Devoid of atmosphere and customer service. Wine like paint stripper. Badly tuned in commercial radio station playing. Bar service hit and miss. Needs a total overhaul and new management. Previous poor review was spot on - couldn't have said it better myself!

Where to begin? Went here for a Sunday lunch with my wife and all seemed to be going well as we waited for our 2 roasts. The first alarm bells started ringing when what looked very much like our meals came out and were given to a couple that were still eating their starters and looked confused at the mains arriving. After a wait we got the waiters attention to this and they apologised and went away to find out meals, then told us the beef we ordered was no longer available. Ok, so we went for turkey, we were accommodating to the mistake. After more waiting we were told there were no more roasts and was it ok with just new potatoes. At this point we asked to speak to the 'manager' and this is when the real fun started. How this woman can be classed as a manager of anything is beyond belief. Totally lacking in people skills or any understanding of customer services. No real apology and spent the time trying to explain how busy they were and how everyone else was happy. She got progressively more offensive and when we got up to leave she had the nerve to accuse us of theft if we didn't pay for our drinks. Worst. Service. Ever. Avoid this total joke of a dumpy backwater pub like the plague.

Last minute decision..pub still open until 4pm Sunday. Great Carvery meal and pleasant polite service

We had a family get together at the Hardwicke Arms. Eight of us turned up late-ish on Sunday lunch time after failing to get a table at a nearby restaurant. The Sunday menu is a three meat - beef, pork and/or turkey - choice carvery, but there was a fish and vegetarian option. The prices range from £11 for one course, £13 for two or £15 for three courses. We all had the two course option, main and pudding. The food wasn't overly hot, but we put that down to our late arrival. It was however, tasty and plentiful. The drinks prices were good and the Doombar beer was excellent. We were seated in one of the many (?) small rooms that took our groups table and there was no one else in that room, although the main dining area was quite busy.The staff were nice, friendly and helpful but it would have been a little better with more of them. Would I go again - definitely.

The service and food was very good and enjoyable. All four of us were more than happy with our food. The real ale in the bar made the evening even more enjoyable.

Preordered our food after attending a local firework display given there were 12 of us. On arrival, we were sent to our table ( directly placed outside the toilets) even though there was plenty of room to have placed us elsewhere. No drinks were offered and eventually after waiting 15 minutes, we orchestrated our own written list of refreshments which we took to the bar. When the drinks order eventually arrived, the wine we ordered was missing and we had to ask twice before it finally came. Only one person appeared to be serving in the restaurant, therefore each course was bought out two plates at a time, with a short delay between each, meaning the first people to receive their food had to wait 5-10 minutes for the last people received theirs, making their food cold. The standard of the food was very mixed - several dishes were over cooked but barely warm - e.g. the lasagne was so hard on top you couldn't get a knife through it, and unfortunately 2 or our party were ill overnight, thus drawing further suspicion on the food. The service was not good, although given that it appeared that only one person was caring for the restaurant, it is hardly surprising that she struggled to care for everyone in a timely manner. Overall we were bitterly disappointed with the overall experience, and our group were in agreement that it wouldn't be an establishment that we would be visiting anytime soon.

Typical old English pub 5 minutes drive from Wimpole Hall. Good parking and easy to find. The staff were friendly and efficient. I had lasagne, chips and salad and my companion had a cheese and leek pie with chips. Both were very sizable portions. There is plenty of choice on the menu from light bites upwards.

We visited for a friends birthday and we received first class service once again.The surroundings are lovely, especially a table in the pool room in the older part of the hotel. We had the rather excellent carvery this time, rather than selecting one meat we could try some of everything and what a plate full. We still have not managed to complete a three course meal here. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Well done folks and complements to the chef once again.

We had a family get together at the Hardwicke Arms which turned out to be a very enjoyable visit. The Sunday menu along with many others is a three meat choice carvery, but there are fish and vegetarian options. The prices range from £11 for one course, £13 for two or £15 for three courses. Most of us had the three course option which was plentiful and of good quality. The only minor gripe was that the main course could have been a little warmer. The drinks prices were very favourable compared to other pubs and the Doombar beer was excellent. The staff were friendly and attentive and a sit around the bar over a pint finished off a very nice day. The building is made up of a number of small rooms and the one that housed our table was just the right size. The set up of the tables had been thought out so that we could all talk to one and other without shouting to disturb the other diners.Will visit again next time we are in the area.

Visited for Sunday lunch prior to taking a wander around the Wimpole Estate. The building is long and characterful with windows letting in plenty of light. A good number of tables to sit at. Staff were pleasant and the roast dinner was very enjoyable. It is served carvery style and the meat was pork, turkey and beef; which was tender and moist. Roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud, peas, carrots, broccoli, gravy and accompanying sauces. Lovely. Would be happy to visit again if in the area.

A group of 20 walkers had lunch here this Monday lunchtime, having pre-ordered meals before our walk around Wimpole estate. The 'special' was a roast dinner (beef, pork or turkey, with all the trimmings) for £5.95. Many of us selected this option as it represented good value and was much appreciated. Our group was seated in a separate dining room which was attractively decorated and away from the main bar area. The food was served efficiently and the meals were very tasty. There is a good size car park and the pub is easily found on the A1198 at Arrington. As the Hardwicke Arms also has rooms available, staff are available to take pre-orders which is very useful for our walking group.

Called into this local pub for a quick beer and sandwich and ordered a pint of Doombar ale with a hot beef and horseradish sandwich. After a while I was told the ale was off and they had run out of beef. I was however quite satisfied with the substitutes of a local real ale and a tuna sandwich. Very old world interior with panelled walls and a huge fireplace spoilt by inserting furniture within the hearth. Pleasant beer garden but unfortunatel too cold on the day of my visit to eat outside,

We Attended a function at this establishment and i can honestly say the food was amazing, the staff were friendly and even under the pressure of a substantial amount of children they were still smiling at the end of the night. Well done to the staff team and we will be back again soon.

Good food. Friendly staff and excellent value for money We go regularly on Wednesday night for steak and chips.You can't find better value anywhere.They have an excellent range of beers and wines to.We stayed New Year's Eve and found the rooms warm clean and comfortable.I would recommend to anyone

My husband and i found this hotel when we got lost one sunday we stopped had lunch it was fantastic . The staff were great , nothing was to much trouble they were chatty friendly and the food was lovely. So we went back again and again and then decided to hold our wedding reception there...well it was faultless, they couldnt do enough for us the food was beautiful jayne the manager was wonderful as were her staff...they have redecorated the hall it looks lovely . We stayed there overnight and the rooms were nice, clean & had fresh towel, Would use them again and again ...Thankyou so much Hardwicke Arms

A group of us go out every three or four weeks for lunch, choosing a pub not too far away.Its usually a two to three hour sojourn so atmosphere as well as beer and food is important!This month it was the Hardwicke Arms, on the old roman road in Arrington it is an old rambling building that has definitely seen better days but that belies the the welcome once inside.The bar and eating areas are all on different levels with Tables spread across three main areas so there should never be any shortage of space to sit and eat plus the bar has a couple of sofas if you should feel inclined.there are good local brews on offer (plus Doombar) and the menu is built on good pub fare and not as expensive as some of the local competition!The specials board reflects its proximity to Wimpole Hall with items such as pigeon breast and venison.Along with several of the others I had steak and kidney pie whilst one had Lamb and another the pigeon and the overwhelming impression is good food locally sourced. .The order was promptly served, hot and plenty of it on the plate.All in all a good choice of venue and we will be back!

The food was OK .... the service was OK ... the place was like Mars ... no atmosphere. Would I go back ... NO! I would drive further to find somewhere better

What a fabulous evening meal we had my girlfriend had red snapper and mackerel fish cakes with fresh vegetables and chips where I plumped for the burger with cheese and bacon. what a treat delicious food, we will go again and on a Wednesday night its steak night 2 steaks for £16 well worth it.