Parker's Tavern in Cambridge

Overall our experience was really good, we did think the food was expensive particularly given the portion sizes. For example 2 very small scallops for £18 which were okay nothing more. That said other dishes were better and the service was excellent!

Great ambience. Very classy. Would have given it 5 stars. However on two occasions the tea cups have smelt of very bad breath, meaning they had not been washed properly. This was a poor reflection on duch an esteemed place. Please check, as otherwise everything is perfect whenever I'm there. Can't say for drinking glasses and cutlery, as I haven't been brave to smell the latter, and always use straw for cold drinks.

Lovely afternoon tea, great value for money! Would really recommend!

Absolutely stunning ambiance. The service was 1st class. And the food was outstanding.

We enjoyed a lovely evening at Parker's. We had cocktails in the library then moved in to the restaurant. We had the rib-eye steak and the Parker's claret ; both delicious. Rahel was an excellent host and we enjoyed talking with her. Thoroughly recommended.

Excellent birthday celebration lunch. Excellent service Kiki. Thank you fir making it so special.

Perfect for breakfast and mid night bar.

Popped in after work to listen to some Jazz. Had a very enjoyable evening chatting with people dropping their children off to University from the UK and US. It was very busy so the service wasn't as quick as normal on this occasion but had a good time 😊

Great place for a birthday meal, the sorbet with a candle was a thoughtful touch - thank you!

Lovely afternoon tea or drinks. Great atmosphere and lovely staff. Always have an after shop GnT here. Can't fault it.

Very average lunch food -bland and lacked presentation. For example the lamb sausage starter was just the mini sausages of which there were too many without a garnish to accompany them. Salad main course bland & therefore felt overpriced./ not good value for money. Setting is lovely with a good view over the park

Service was not as attentive as previous years, Had afternoon tea (October 24). They forgot a few things and had to chase to ask. They forgot the milk after I asked and then forgot the jam and cream for the scones, we gave up. We left without any contact from staff.

Very expensive - one bottle of cider was 9 pounds. Lavish interior, but never truly felt comfortable

Took my mother here for afternoon tea. The afternoon tea was nice, and it looked attractive. Service was fine. I just didn't feel particularly welcome in the venue, and it took ages to get our bill. When we asked to split the bill, I felt like this was a huge inconvenience for them. I certainly didn't feel it was worth the service charge - which, while optional, feels awkward to have removed. I wouldn't go back for afternoon tea.

I don’t understand why everyone’s crying. This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. Super friendly service, great booze, great food, lovely vibe, toilets smell incredible, and a delightful book being read in the background. Our drinks could have come out and plates cleared faster but we had such a good time, it didn’t matter. Thanks gang, we’ll be back soon

The venue is grand and at the heart of the Cambridge city centre so does appear to offer a good footfall. The atmosphere felt chaotic and not enough waiting staff but managers who just walk around and do not much. The waiting staff got orders missing and/wrong and there was a long delay in getting the bread ordered when the break was delivered cold. The food was underwhelming - meat was thoroughly dry and filling of the pie very watery. Side dishes were cold and flavourless. It was quite a disappointment overall. For the price and what it is, I’d not choose to book again.

Would rate zero stars if I could… Booked afternoon tea for 5 people for a birthday treat; been three times before and never had a problem here but would never go back. Firstly, food arrived before the drinks which is a bad start. No oat milk given when asked. Asked for 2 pescatarian afternoon teas and were not given any salmon sandwiches, so had to ask for these to be provided; no jam or cream for scones, had to ask…again. The WOSRT PART is we asked for extra sandwiches and were NOT told that this would be £10 per plate! RIDICULOUS. £10 for three measly sandwiches and a small quiche. I have NEVER been for an afternoon tea where extra sandwiches are not complimentary - no where on the menu or online does it say this is extra. Complained to the rude manager as we paid the bill who was unprofessional and argumentative in front of the rest of the restaurant, and reluctantly removed the extra charge for the sandwiches. Would never come back after today’s experience - spend your money elsewhere if you want a nice afternoon tea

Arrogant rude bar staff. Lovely bar snacks and cocktails when we eventually received them

Love the bar here,great cocktails.will be back

Do not go here by any circumstance!! We had a table of over 8 and the kitchen was incapable of taking our order as it come so they had to take a pre order which meant all our food was served cold, was halfway through the main before the drink arrived. Absolutely dull atmosphere and call themselves a good restaurant which is a joke in itself. The staff was nice but the restaurant itself was diabolical. Also charged us 10£ each, including a new born baby, for a cake we brung on ourselves for “storage”, absolute joke. If you want to pay premium prices for cold, sub-par food with no care or passion put into the dishes then this is the place for you. If you want a better meal, go McDonalds.

Went here for a nice Saturday lunch but was poorly disappointed on the food and the high bill! My partner and I had a schnitzel that was no bigger than a burger patty and the sauce with it had star anise! Worst combination! It was awful tasting. Didn’t even come with fries, they were £6 extra! Such a rip off. You can see from the bill we were charged £7 for still water!! Was it made and bottled by the gods? This place use to be nice but the food quality and quantity has gone way down and the prices gone way up. I won’t be bringing clients here again!

We enjoyed afternoon tea when we stayed in Cambridge. The serving platter was filled with delightful sweets and savories. Very relaxing and great service!

Breakfast excellent. Wide variety, counteracts bad British food stereotype.

We just randomly saw the building, and decided to have dinner at the restaurant, because the building looks beautiful from the outside. Amazingly, the foods were so delicious. Highly recommend to taste steaks, peach tart, and basque cheesecake at here. Bilal was the waiter gave us service, he’s nice, friendly, gave us recommendation for cocktail. 10/10 for service.

I shared a steak and ale pie with my father at Parker's Tavern tonight. It was delightful, but the most notable part of our dinner was the service we received from Ilyas. He was friendly, efficient, and communicated well. We were very impressed with the level of service he provided.

Afternoon tea was delightful. It gets slightly hot in the library, but the atmosphere is still nice and quiet. All of the food was absolutely delicious, except the salmon taco.

Always love going here. The place is beautiful and the refurbishment has been done to a high quality. Food and service is always great. Nice drinks menus and we love the fact there are three areas to spend time in. Highly recommend for any visitors to Cambridge.

Experience is one thing. Find what is in picture around this Pub

We walked in just for simple drinks. And then we found out the best of the best desserts.

Yesterday we had a lovely holiday with our friends at afternoon tea. Great atmosphere and service. There were delicious appetisers, sandwiches and cakes. I enjoyed it so much that I have already booked a table for next week.

Amazing food, friendly yet professional service and wonderful environment. Not stupidly expensive either. Felt like a great find.

Exceptional Tee Time Experience at Parker Tavern's Cambridge! I recently enjoyed a fantastic tee time at Parker Tavern's in Cambridge, and it was absolutely perfect! ⛳🏌️‍♂️ The course is beautifully maintained, with lush fairways and challenging greens that make for an exciting round of golf. 🌳🏞️ Every hole offers a unique challenge, and the scenic views add to the overall enjoyment. 🌅🌿 The staff at Parker Tavern's were incredibly welcoming and helpful, ensuring that our tee time ran smoothly from start to finish. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellent service really stood out. 🌟👍 After our game, we headed to the clubhouse for a meal, and the food was outstanding. The menu features a great selection of dishes, and everything we tried was delicious. 🍔🍤 The atmosphere in the clubhouse is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax after a round of golf. 🏠🍻 For anyone looking to enjoy a top-notch golfing experience in Cambridge, Parker Tavern's is the place to be. The combination of a well-maintained course, friendly staff, and excellent dining options makes it a standout choice. ⛳🌟 Highly recommend for an unforgettable day of golf! 🏌️‍♀️🍽️

Very nice; nice location and lovely old building on the corner of Parker’s Piece green. Visited for a team lunch, and we all opted for the Afternoon Tea - which you need to pre-book. Staff were super nice and welcoming. Quality of the food was excellent, and you can have more if you want. It was a lovely relaxed yet special environment. Our server was attentive and did a great job. During our visit there was a harpist playing a lovely range of music. Not the cheapest option - but worth it. I’ll definitely go back.

Wonderful lunch. Really enjoyed our afternoon there. Great food and lovely staff.

The most disappointing afternoon tea imaginable. You can achieve the same effect by buying some teabags and prepackaged sandwiches from Tesco, and slicing the sandwiches into finger shapes, and it won't cost more than 100 quid. If you want a nice high tea, go to Fitzbillies. They actually bake things.

Despite confirming my reservation in the restaurant two days before the venue cancelled it to make room for a party of 60 people. Not classy. A party of that size should have been accommodated in a function room.

The atmosphere is good and the food is unique but on the high side. I heard that the playground outside the window was the first place in the world to hold a football match.

We went to this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and we really liked it. Food from starters to desserts was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was posh, and the service was lovely. We highly recommend it. Thanks!

Really bad experience today for afternoon tea. Appalling service from the servers. Had to ask 4 times for cream and Jam for the scones to be brought. Asked 3 times for additional milk for the tea and 3 times for additional hot water. Tea didn't arrive until after the food arrived. Terrible terrible service- it spoiled what was supposed to be a special occasion. Food was similarly disappointing- scones were hard and not risen. Sandwiches were bland and tasteless. Do not waste your money here.

Always lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Filter coffee is very nice too.

Came here for lunch and overall, we wouldn't come again. Our waiter has a language barrier and couldn't understand us. Apart from the pie which comes with mash, the portions were small and expensive. There were no check backs about the food even by the more experienced waiters. When we left, we saw lots of people having afternoon tea so perhaps that is better than their normal food menu.

I used to love this place. But today, on a hot day where all I wanted was a nice tasty bowl of healthy salad, there was literally nothing to choose from. A bowl of ‘mixed green salad ‘ sold as a side dish for £6 was literally a handful of baby salad leaves from a bookers bag of salad. Absolutely no imagination, taste, thought went into that. No cucumber, no beans, lentils…. Tomatoes nothing. Literally a dry bowl of leaves! Never been so disappointed in a place that I’ve come to for years because it was (historically) known for quality and imagination. Nope. Not this time. And even the cocktails were uninspiring.… On top of a wholly boring menu, any variety of healthy food to appease the summer heat was unavailable. Topped off by children given two totally different sized portions of fish and chips -? Off of the adult menus no less…. This was a thoroughly disappointing experience today.

One of the few sophisticated bars in Cambridge that are open late! Great cocktails (Pisco Sour, Espresso Martini), good selection of wines. I love the ambience and the decor, high ceilings and views of Parker’s Piece. Great place for dates.

Beautiful place, delicious foods, friendly and helpful staff.

Floris was perfect! Great service and meals were perfect. Welcome drinks very much appreciated, would come again without hesitation!

They play live jazz in the bar on Friday evenings, far too loud. Drowns out conversation if you are anywhere near the door in the restaurant. Very poor service which they acknowledged. Kept having to send for wine. Food always served to wrong person- only 4 of us. Shame because the food was excellent.

Having been to Parker’s Tavern for many years we returned after a stint abroad. I had the (time over cooked )venison - lumpy swede that was not properly cooked and a side of mash. They did take it off the bill. The cocktails do not come in a cocktail glass and the wine list is eyewateringly expensive for very basic wines. The menu was very limited as well. Suffice to say we will be sticking to our usual haunts of Luton Hoo, Madingley, La Baita da Piero and Ananta Thai.

Very traditional, historical venue with great fish, 'to die for' chips, all really very well done. Wood-fired oven-roasted whole fish to share was delicious. Wine list very extensive and they have some very good local English Saffron Grange Rose sparkling. Global warming is not all bad.

The best roast dinner I have had for many a year, the service was excellent, efficient but did not feel rushed at all That said I wolfed it down and glad I left room for an excellent desert

Absolutely delicious food and fabulous service. A wonderful date night, sharing a perfectly yummy pie and a lovely atmosphere.

Great menu Beer battered pollock and chips Seabass crushed potatoes (very salty) Serlion and chips Service was good

Such a fantastic meal, made even more special by the brilliant Jena. Her attention to detail and beautiful smile was above and beyond. I highly recommend the Chocolate Fondant….as recommended by Jena 10/10

This is the best meal we have had in the U.K. Thanks to Jena and Nithin for the wonderful experience. The mussels, ribeye steak and dessert ice cream were delicious!

Service was incredible, especially Austin! Went for a birthday, safe to say I wasn't disappointed! I'd give this place six stars if I could.

Easter lunch, lamb poor, raw and tough, beef was nice , service not bad could of been better , server didn't bring cauliflower cheese to table when asked she said she didn't know if it's available tho it's on the menu. Service charge should NOT be added to the bill should be left to diners choice !!! Surroundings were nice, just a shame the food wasn't up to standard .

We went there for the birthday of my partner. The setting and the service were amazing. Jena, who was serving us, has been very welcoming. I do recommend!

The booking was made for my birthday as we confirmed with the staff. The menu was disappointingly ordinary. Had the venison with badly mashed swede, 4 crisped kale leaves and a bitter sauce. The balance was wrong. Wine waiter kept returning to pour our wine despite being asked several times to leave it to us to do. Was hoping the menu would have been as good as on visits in 2018 and 2019 but alas no. Where has the old flair gone?

Lovely ambience for Easter Sunday. Kind and friendly staff. Food was enjoyable and decently priced. Large wine selection The waitress Jenna that serve us was fantastic ! Very friendly and gave us very good recommendations. Thanks Jenna !

Really lovely evening. Great food and atmosphere. Super attentive service by the charming Jena (from Vietnam). Lovely on every level…

The food was great but the number of dishes unavailable was disappointing. The surroundings are very opulent. Service was very attentive but we were 1 of only 3 occupied tables!

So first of all we were contacted and bumped from the main restaurant because clearly they had had a better (bigger) booking than ours was. They said we could eat in the bar. There were 3 of us. Two arrived punctually. There was quite a flurry of staff activity when they realised that there was someone sitting at the table we had been moved to in the bar. The rest of the bar was pretty full but not to capacity, although there were reserved tickets on the free tables. It took quite a few moments for by now 3 staff to decide that the guest who was seated at our table had to move. I was left standing in the middle of the bar and many of the already seated guests were able to watch what was happening. I was embarrassed but knew that I was not in the wrong. Fortunately the lady quickly agreed to move. We were provided with a menu and wine list. Clearly we didn’t look carefully enough at the wine list because when the bill for our meals arrived we had been charged £45.00 for three average sized glasses of Sauvignon Blanc. On asking the waitress whether she could check that this was right we were abruptly told that that was their price and that she didn’t fix the prices. I am gluten intolerant. Whilst their menu does acknowledge vegans by listing which meals fit this category, and from memory there is another form of food preference listed, there was nothing about gluten free options. I find this totally surprising and disappointing actually, given their positioning in the local restaurant hierarchy. (Which is up towards the top.) I was able to discuss my allergy with the waitress but nowadays most eateries offer the GF info as standard practice on their menus. We found the waitress quite remote. We expected more. We would have appreciated some reduction on the bill given the move to the Bar and then having to so publicly wait to be seated. This was not forthcoming. Indeed they had already added the 12.5% service charge. We had had enough by now or we would have taken it off the bill. Suffice it to say that my two friends and I won’t be returning.

Excellent from greeting to end, super duper. The joy of the "pop up" Suffolk restaurant chefs was a complete surprise. What a menu, fish dishes that were well presented and cooked so beautifully. Minimum elements and depth of flavour that was awesome, prompt, and professional...

Very good food. The bad thing is the attention, you have to order at the bar and pay in advance. Besides, the chicha that served me was quite stale.

Disputed charges. Manager completely unapologetic and disinterested. Many great restaurants in the city- this is not one of them.

Incredible food and service! Had a great Sunday lunch, the oven roasted chicken was cooked wonderfully! We were served by the lovely Alicia, they were very polite and accommodating, going above and beyond even when we asked about a very specific drink! Will definitely be...

Christina&Dee were very welcoming , professional and accommodating to our requests at reception. Nice cups of tea and scones were the best in the afternoon tea , we feel the chicken lettuce leaf doesn't compliment the rest of the selection but apart from that it...

e had a delightful dinner on our stay in Cambridge. Our waiter was Flori who was very knowledgable and made excellent wine suggestions for our courses. He made our dinner a lovely experience and I would recommend wholeheartedly that you reserve a table for dinner...

Delicious food and excellent service- Floris was attentive but not bothersome. He made excellent wine recommendations.

I wasn't going to leave a review but the experience has stayed with me. I visited with a couple of friends. We sat in the bar to have a pre-christmas coffee. The place is beautiful and the gentleman serving us, I think his name was...

It was a delightful evening at Parker’s Tavern. Emily welcomed us warmly with a pleasant smile, while Amal provided helpful recommendations for various drinks. Lastly, Leah provided excellent service, ensuring everything was timely. A big thank you to the chefs for the delicious food. Special...

A beautiful evening spent at Parkers Tavern, the setting, food, cocktails and wine were perfect. But even better was the service. Floris made our evening a delight, we were so well looked after with choice recommendations and slick service, all with a personal touch. Best...

What an incredible evening! Floris thoroughly took care of us, from start to finish. What a dream, food was incredible, service even better. Thank you Floris and Parker’s Tavern for an unforgettable evening! Already looking forward to our return

Nice food and fair price but children’s menu is woeful. Service was average for food but absolutely dire for drinks, the bar is totally inadequate for the number of guests. The restaurant really needs its own dedicated bar. The restaurant is incredibly noisy as no...

Really good place to go for a special night. Can't say it's cheap, but it is good value. The food is lovely as is the space. Our waiter, Nothing, was also great. It's a place I recommend to people

We came for afternoon tea, but nothing on offer due to out dietary restrictions, unless pre-ordered. Very limited range of food, so had undercooked meat patty in a hamburger. The gluten free dessert was good. Very slow service, and had to ask waiters 3 times...

Amazing service, food and drinks. Amazing menu and options. Jenna was fabulous, friendly and super attentive. Can’t wait to return. Thank you!

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We were four people. I got unfortunately an incredibly salted Pollock, which became just uneatable.It has been however refunded , The other meals were very good, and we have been served by a so charming and kind lady :Jenna.

Really fabulous service!! Very attentive to all needs & answered any questions we had. Lovely night & would recommend! The waiters were brilliant - especially Aman!

Dull restaurant experience, food lacking in presentation and service lacking in charm. Have had better experiences in the local pubs dotted around. Probably wouldn’t return.

Fantastic, just what you expect from a place like Parker's tavern. We were there for my birthday with 3 kids, the staff were very attentive to our needs and tended us always with a smile. The food was just delicious. the Venison and wild berries is a must. It is a place worth eating

I was very excited to try out this restaurant for dinner as it had been on my list for a while and I had heard good things. The interior is lovely and stylish, the servers were all polite and you could tell the quality of...

We had starters, mains, desert. Food was lovely and the service was great. The place is very stylish; it had a lot of cachet. We chatted with the staff who were very nice. Place is suited for private and business dinners. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed a lovely, relaxed meal in this beautiful restaurant with our family and a super sweet server Jena, who made our birthdays very special. Thank you!

This is a great place to relax with a drink, work with colleagues, or meet friends or family for a meal. Both the space and the team are very adaptable to the needs of the guest; from an intimate table for 2 to a large,...

The building and atmosphere are fantastic. It's such a shame they are let down by such poor management. I can accept you don't take reservations for the bar, but when someone calls ahead and let's you know an approximate table size you can reliably inform them of how busy you expect to be. Today for example, I called several hours ahead and you gave me NO information other than to turn up and hope. Upon arrival, you explain the library is closed because you have over 100 guests staying over! Something you neglected to tell me over the phone, denying me the opportunity to book elsewhere. Fyi, I can see into the library and its completely empty. The management is completely ad hoc, so I would highly advise against betting your dressed up evening in such an amateur location. Pathetic

The staff was excellent. The drinks were great and the rose petals for Valentine’s Day was a nice touch. It was an amazing time.

We had a really lovely time at Parkers Tavern celebrating a special occasion. From the moment we sat down, Shubham made us feel really welcome, and he was a highlight of the evening. (The steak and ale pie was great as well). We would definitely...

On a friend's recommendation, my husband and I decided to have lunch here to make a change from our usual places. The food, and service, surpassed expectations. The portions were far from skimpy and Mary, our waitress, gave us exactly the right amount of attention....

Came for a lovely lunch for my birthday. Service is impeccable and food delicious. The room is bright and buzzy, so the atmosphere was great. You could chat comfortably without it feeling too loud with everyone doing so. And all the staff said happy birthday as I left! Will return!

We were here for my husband’s birthday and had a lovely meal. The service was fantastic (big thank you to the helpful and lovely Jena!) and the food was delicious. The dining room is beautiful and we had a great night. We’ll be back again.

Lovely experience sitting in the bar being looked after by Amal. Fantastic service and very attentive. The cocktails and food were delicious.

Amazing food, amazing service and an overall amazing evening! Would highly recommend 🍽️

The food was amazing, staff very friendly & the location & atmosphere made for a lovely evening. I had steak which was cooked to perfection.

First time eating here during our stay at the University Arms, we started the evening enjoying a cocktail which the waiter recommended in the library lounge area. Our mean was 5*. I had a steak which was a decent size and beautifully cooked. The restaurant...

Best Sunday Roast in Cambridge... maybe ever. Incredibly high-quality food and amazing staff. You pay a little more (but not by much!) than a standard pub for top quality and you are well-fed. The staff are extremely polite and professional and you feel well looked after. Could go here every Sunday.

Good food, excellent services 👍🏻 Surprised by the birthday desserts prepared for us with our names written on it. Thank you very much 🥰

First time eating here during our stay at the University Arms, we started the evening enjoying a cocktail which the waiter recommended in the library lounge area. Our mean was 5*. I had a steak which was a decent size and beautifully cooked. The restaurant itself is classic modern decor and had a good buzz about it.

Delicious food. And Jena, the waitress, was super nice and attentive. We had the catch of the day and it was great! We will come back!

Absolutely incredible restaurant with impeccable service. We were given a free glass of bubbly to help us celebrate my friend’s birthday as well as a free dessert! We had the set menu which was very reasonable at £19.50 for 2 courses and absolutely delicious. Mary...