Lambdens of Woburn Cafe/Bistro in Central Bedfordshire

After a long walk in Woburn Deer Park, we were looking for a place to have a hot cup of tea and whilst most of the pubs were fully booked due to it being a Sunday afternoon, we almost missed Lambdens of Woburn Café & Bistro but were glad that we noticed their sign and walked in. Walked downstairs to the cozy nooks and sat ourselves against the massive fireplace. The fruit scone and carrot cake that we had along with the tea were superb. Such a hidden gem.

Wonderful, had only called in initially for a cocktail during happy hour but it was suggested that we venture downstairs to the quirky and extremely comfortable lounge area, what a treat. I’m not too familiar with cocktails but did enjoy those that I had, however, Helen, my partner who is more familiar said that in her opinion they were the best she’d ever had, principally down to a couple of personal touches added by the extremely pleasant, polite and hard working young gentleman serving them up. We decided to eat there too, again the right decision, we had a variation of tapas which was absolutely beautiful, perfectly presented, hot, fresh and genuinely tasty. The place had a lovely relaxed atmosphere, where we were settled looking into the quirky fireplace the sofa was so welcoming, simply felt totally chilled out during our visit . Lovely, professional yet charismatic staff/management, Arthur, a lovely gentleman, very much intent on making our experience there unforgettable, in which he absolutely succeeded, the whole evening was so perfect, along with the food that we chose. An evening that made the beginning of our holiday just right. Thankyou to those chaps for making this so. Wholeheartedly recommended.

I stumbled across this spot with friends whilst visiting Woburn. We popped in for a coffee and my friend ordered a Victoria sponge - I’m not a cake person so thought I was happy to pass - until I tried a bite. Oh. My. Word. THE MOST INCREDIBLE Victoria sponge - in fact - the most incredible cake (period!) I have ever tasted. A few weeks on, I hadn’t stopped thinking about the cake, so I visited again today with my Mum, who was equally as impressed. The cafe is owned by a lovely couple, the friendly gentleman works front of house and his talented wife is responsible for the cakes (& much more no doubt!). We sat out in the rear garden/courtyard, you could mistake it for being in your Grandmas loving garden. Aside from the Vicky sponge, the whole place has a lovely, homely, cosy feel. There is also lots of inside space and cosy snug downstairs which would be perfect for colder days. I can’t wait to visit again and try some of the other menu items which look equally as mouthwatering!

Just popped in for lunch and were delighted to find this little treasure. Arthur and his staff made us so welcome and the food was delicious. Worth every penny and would definitely recommend. Check out the cosy little lounge downstairs!

Went over to woburn to have a look around with a friend come across this really cute place and decided to go in and we were glad we did....the place was gorgeous 😍 the staff were amazing very friendly polite and couldn't do enough for you..we both ordered a sandwhich and it was 10/10 would highly recommend this place to anyone would definitely be going back

I came here for lunch with friends, my 7 year old daughter and my friend’s baby. When I called to book they kindly talked me through the layout of the restaurant to ensure we were booked at a table where we’d be most comfortable. When we arrived they couldn’t have been more helpful in getting the pram in and ensuring we were settled. Service was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious! Generous portions which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Cocktails were interesting, delicious and great value at 2 for £15. Highly recommended, we’d love to come back!

We only had ice cream and drinks but what a lovely place. Fabulous service and beautiful atmosphere. Definitely going back and recommending to all.

We popped in for coffee and cake, both of which were divine. The atmosphere was lovely, as were the surroundings and garden. Both the staff and owners were friendly, helpful and accommodating. Intend to return!!

Excellent service with a great atmosphere! Delicious homemade food. A very welcoming place to visit with background music. So worth a visit.

Ridiculously good!!!! What a find!!! Have been recommended a few times to visit here, so glad we did today!! Look through the window and it looks tiny, but, there are a few dining rooms including a very snuggly basement living room, so venture inside and you'll get a warm welcome. We had a homemade quiche/salad and a ploughman's. Generous portions and what made it amazing was the quality. A fab cocktail and wine menu, rude not to try some. We will definitely return. Seems lots of locals were there and enjoying....says a lot!! Woburn has some excellent places to dine and socialise now more than ever. If I could of found tummy space we would have had cake, all homemade and looked fabulous.

Fantastic service, outstanding fresh food and reasonable prices. We popped in for just a coffee and smelling the dish next to us, we just had to stay! The fish pie was just unreal and perfectly paired with a light white suggested by Will. Already planning our next trip back

What an utterly delightful discovery. Greeted with a beautiful smile from Ruby who looked after us wonderfully - in a really lovely series of rooms (wow - check out the relaxing lounge in the cellar). And the food was outstanding, served personally by mine host the chef, again with a lovely smile. We’ll be back.

Popped in for a quick lunch. Wonderful attentive service and great wholesome homemade food. Delicious! Just what I needed. Will be back soon.

Popped in for lunch on a Friday and greeted by very friendly staff, delicious food and great surroundings. We will be back soon 🥰

I've always said I would rather ok food and great service, than great food and only ok service. Well the service was as great as it could be and I dont just mean they made a huge fuss of us, were super attentive and made sure they laid the napkins on our laps (they didnt and thats fine by us!), what I mean is it was just 'good, old fashioned' service. Charming in fact. I popped in last week to enquire about visiting for dinner as we had a charity voucher to put towards our meal, but it was for Jan and being the last week of the month and having an ill wife at home, I feared we had missed the 'use by date'. Rosie told me that she would get Will to message/call and took my mobile. That afternoon Will did indeed message reassuring us that we could come in Feb instead and wished my wife a speedy recovery. Fast forward to tonight and we met Will, saw Rosie (she was just finishing) and also got to meet Jasper and Arthur too. I cant really describe it any other way than I have - just bloody charming, the lot of 'em! So do I hope you visit them too / do I recommend you do? Well yes of course. 100%. And i havent forgotten the food in this review, it was definitely not just 'ok', it was a lovely selection of tapas that was tailored for us as we typically try to avoid dairy and the guys were only too accommodating to do this for us on menu items where possible. Thanks all, we had a lovely visit and will 100% be back soon. Nic & Ange x

Lovely evening, the food was beautiful. Staff were lovely and really friendly. The cocktails were superb. Will definitely be returning

Lovely place for lunch. We visited en route after seeing it on TA and booking. Food was excellent especially quiche which was probably the best we have tasted. Nice relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. Well thought out menu. Wish we had somewhere like this in our locality!

What a lovely little place.great ambience ,friendly,attentive service and the tapas was spot on! Decent wine selection all served by the glass.we really enjoyed it

My friend and I were in Woburn and looking for a cafe where we could have a cup of tea and a catch-up. We went into Lambdens and had a LOVELY time. We were served by a young lady called Ruby, who was very friendly and very professional. Unfortunately, I do not live locally, but my friend, who does, will certainly be back. A real gem of a cafe/restaurant.

I popped in for a light bite after the Sunday market in Woburn and felt I could stay all day! My quiche was delicious, served with really good salads and a perfect Dark and Stormy cocktail to match the weather. I sat downstairs in the Pineapple Lounge which has a really cosy feel with a fire effect, a few comfy sofas and a great collection of decorative pineapples - a hangover from the boutique which used to occupy the space. The boutique is still there - just smaller and a little more luxurious than it was before; well worth a visit while you're there! Great service from fun and friendly staff. The music is spot on and the warm and generous hosts have got the ambience just right! As a Woburn local, I am really grateful for this wonderful addition to an already vibrant village and am sure I will be a frequent visitor. Friday and Saturday night Tapas evenings beckon!

Our first visit to Woburn for a Christmas Eve wander. Lambdens was picked for our coffee and cake stop. A great menu, delicious, home cooked cakes with a surprise addition of a Negroni 🍹 We will be back for more cocktail tasting and tapas.

What a lovely little find. Had the most amazing Bloody Mary. Great decor great lunch great service. There really isn’t anything not to like. I’m so pleased Woburn is coming alive again. Will definitely be back

Great family festival lunch First drink down stairs in the cosy pineapple room Fabulous atmosphere/ decor Great food, welcoming helpful staff Would highly recommend We will be back

Had homemade sandwiches and all I can say is WOW. We were all trying eachother sandwiches and no one knew which was best! Lovely cosy place with friendly welcoming staff. Will be back

This is a gem of a place. The food is made with love and care by Rosie and it’s just divine - all homemade and top notch! My partner took me here on Sunday to celebrate my Birthday with my mum’s best friend. He organised...

Fabulous friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Cosy and intimate atmosphere. Great for coffee and cake by day and cocktails by evening. Live music was great when we visited.

Such a lovely place to eat , we’ve eaten here twice now. Food is very good , the service is friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to family and friends.

Excellent coffee shop booked a table online. Has a warm and very comfy atmodphere. Great decor, Great service and really friendly people. Gorgeous coffees and fabulous home cooked food would definitely recommend and will be back for more of those cakes !

We happened to be travelling through Woburn and were recommended to visit. What an absolutely beautiful place with lovely staff and amazing wine!!! We were made to feel so welcome from start to finish. Would highly recommend to others.

Absolutely worth the trip, this is what real foods taste like, delicious 😋 Great venue for chilling out as well as social gatherings

Check this out. What a lovely place with great food, dog friendly and immaculate table service. Quiches, sandwiches, cakes, cheesecakes all freshly hand prepared on the premises