Queen's Head, Newton in South Cambridgeshire

Such a quiant & olde world pub. Lovely open fire, excellent ale & warming, tasty soup & bread. Definitely going back here soon!

Oldie worldy pub , well worth the visit

Wonderful old pub,friendly staff and locals

Good quant little village pub. Lovely beer garden! Great for the warm summer evenings and good selection of drinks! Haven' tried the food yet but I hear good things about the soup, that's for next time.

A beautiful English pub located in a quiet village. On a sunny day it's a pleasure to enjoy a cold beer.

A gem. Old fashioned pub. Really great beer. Soup and sandwiches offered for lunch. Really enjoyed our visit.

This is a unique pub. It specialise in roast meat sandwiches and home made soup. The bread is very good . For what it offers I have never found anything similar. It is just out of Dickens food and atmosphere. You expect to hear the post stage in the road outside.

Quintessential English pub, simply the perfect place where the beer is more important than anything else. No music, no gambling machines, no TV, just a crackling log fire and the finest ales direct from the wood.

Found this little gem via Which? We went into the lounge bar (for no other reason than someone held the door open) The bar was very snug, old beams and memorabilia. We had our dog with us but no issues. We had the brown soup and a sandwich between us. The soup was delicious and the sandwich was also excellent and very well filled. Our dog got some beef bits. My husband enjoyed trying the cask ales before making his choice. The bar staff were helpful and knowledgeable. This is a proper old pub which serves beer, wine and bar snacks. We would highly recommend.

Family owned and run pub. Sandwiches, soup in a mug and cask beers. My kind of place!

Great beer, really fresh and lovely staff.

Quaint pub with old school saloon and public bar. Really good sandwiches. Didn't try their famous brown soup but definitely intrigued by it.

A real pub with great ber and simple but tasty lunch food, soup is listed by its colour!

The Queen's Head is a precious thing and should be cherished. It's a traditional country village pub with a great atmosphere. The food is delicious - the 'brown soup' and beef dripping on toast were a revelation. I could write loads more but all I can say is it deserves a pilgrimage. You won't be disappointed.

Not just a pub, it's a time capsule from another gentler era. Wonderful, I wish I lived nearer.

A superb example of a traditional English pub👌

Wonderful village pub — great selection of beers — limited lunch menu but good.

I have visited the Queen's Head infrequently over the past 40 years, and it hasn't changed one bit. Still a great traditional English pub with exceptional Adnams beer kept the proper way. And here's hoping it stays that way!

Excellent Been going there 50+ years Somethings change Queens head no 😁 Great to have a mild beer from tap

This place is unbelievable for food and beer. This has to be a must visit place. All the food is great. I've almost tried the whole menu and I am never disappointed. The cider is lovely. But they have a great range of beers which I hear great things about.

Very nice pub, but the sandwiches, while pleasant enough, were very small, basic and not at all good value.

I felt the sandwiches were very basic and mean for the price. No salad garnish or crisps on the side.

No food this visit, but always welcoming and a good pint. 👍

Best pub in christendom. Going there nearly 50 years and it's evolved gracefully without losing any traditional atmosphere or quality. The owners/ licensees deserve great credit

Very disappointed with poor quality of food. Ordered cheese sandwiches which looked like they had been done in the kitchen by my 5 year old, terrible presentation and cheese was way too strong. Will not return or recommend!

Very traditional English Pub with lovely beer

Visited and found staff difficult. Seems like the owners are more interested in pleasing their own children. Than looking after their customers !

Having spent £1000's at this establishment. Its rather somewhat sad to report that one has reached the end of one's tether ! Over many previous visits, its been one of almost having to beg for what should be standard polite customer service. One is often made to feel either apologetic. Or having to accommodate the owners children, as they seem to have free reign of the bike frame, the pub & grounds ! Disturbing the peace desperately sought by those funding the establishment ! But tonight's experience was the straw that broke the camels back ! HAIR IN THE FOOD !!! Serious because my son immediately felt sick. As did I !!! My son having taken insulin (type one diabetes) for the food. Needed to eat immediately to avoid a 999 scenario ! In panic we explained the situation to the staff. Alas, as in previous situations there wasn't any forthcoming compensation, or immediate help ! Other than waiting & still paying for a meal !!! Which forced us to take alternative action elsewhere ! I've a video that shows my poor son pulling the hair from his mouth, whilst Pulling at the food in the bowl ! I've tried to upload it without success. Maybe it's for the best. As the sight would result in others feeling rather unwell ! Regards to all. Lord w

Lovely village pub with good beer straight from the keg get get very busy

This is one of the best pubs. Real ale direct from the barrel. I always have roast beef and horseradish sandwich. A super stopping off place on a cycle ride.

Great ploughman's platter. Such a homely and traditional, but impressive place. Hidden gem.

Lovely countryside pub with a good range of drinks. Friendly staff and lively homecooked food.

Proper old fashioned Pub, with great beer and good wholesome food

55 years ago at the moment of my birth, my father was drinking with his mates at the Queen's Head. My mother tells me that the midwife called the pub and informed the Landlord 'David Short' of my arrival. The news was passed on to my father who toasted my birth and carried on drinking into the night. From that moment to this the Queen's Head has remained pretty much unchange. The Bar billiards and skittles have been replaced with extra seating, but the wax encrusted candlestick the cartoon of Rhodes, the assorted stuffed birds and open fireplaces remain. Today after many years l returned with my mother and father and family, the welcome was warm the soup was super and the sandwiches sublime. Real ale, in a real pub. There was a queue as doors opened and it was packed. Congratulations to all involved in the Queen's head for making it such a special place.

Lovely, traditional and quintessential British pub. Brilliant selection of ales and wonderful home made food. Staff are all friendly and welcoming

Loved it! Quaint building. Lovely sandwiches with beef to die for. And the Squid Ink beer was delicious.

What a fantastic, friendly pub, they even stock my favourite bottled beer. So jealous that this is my sister's local!! If you've never been, you don't know what you're missing!

One of the best country pubs I know of.

Very friendly staff. Nice place. Not major brands beer.

Proper old fashioned pub. Perfect.

Lovely old pub nice staff and great ales

Excellent service and a simple but delicious lunch menu that I'm reliably informed has barely changed in decades. Really pleasant experience.

I think that my title says it all. Great location in a quant village. Quiet and unassuming with a good crowd of locals. A proper find for my partner and I. Try the pie if available or the ploughman’s. The beef was sensational with the ploughman’s.

Every time I've been either walking through the village or come as part of the food van special. It's never disappointed, good beer and food. Service exemplary

A fantastic, unreconstructed, beer-focussed village pub with a limited but solid food offer and lovely staff. If I was rating it for adults only, it would be an easy five stars. Probably not the place for families with young kids - especially fussy eaters.

Brilliant. Beer from the wood, lovely old fashioned inside.

Nice stop on our cycle to Cambridge;eant to close at 3pm on a Saturday but happy to serve us after.

Wonderful pub. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good drinks.

Beautifully kept beer - straight from the barrel - nice outdoor tables - or picnic table on green opposite (which has good view of village kids' playground @100m - if you'd like to socialise distanced from them ;). Plenty of good, solid bike parking.

Fantastic do not ever change this pub back to basics .will try the brown soup next visit.beer from the barrel 😋 mmmm.

A real gem - oozes character, great beer and hearty food.

Food van's are there Wednesday, it's always worth a visit for decent ales and food. The staff helped me with a change of tyre when I broke down, it's a great spot to sit and relax for a while. Good job, thank you!

Love it, very welcoming...lovely soup x

Brown soup all the way. Simple honest menu, with real home cooked menu. None of your frozen "brake brothers" ping food here. Classic old village pub. Friendly staff. Honest food. I would recommend this place.

Great food!Great Beer! Great Service!

This is just the best 'old pub' in the area. Ale is served from the tapped cask behind the bar. Open fire and candles in the 'lounge' and an oddity of furniture in the public bar. Did is wonderful even if limited in choice. Brown Soup is worth the wait and the Ham or Beef sandwiches are great. Love this place and return often.

Very cozy and atmospheric pub, with an open fireplace that is an absolute delight in the winter. The soup is delicious and an absolute must have!

Really well kept adnams bitter and friendly landlord.

If you like an old fashioned pub with good beer and wholesome food, then the Queen's head is for you. Loved it! 👍

The pub is very small & I had difficulty as a wheelchair user.

A warm welcome, beautifully kept beer and delicious soup. What more could you ask for?

Iv all ways loved this place. I hadn't been for a couple of years and its still the wonderful place I remmber it bring.food and drink good price.

My favourite pub in the UK! The best ale you’ll find outside a brewery and incredible soup and sandwiches to boot. A traditional pub, with rich character and friendly staff

Don't do food on a weekday. Seemed busy with people drinking beer and eating crisps. Might be ok.

Superb beer and always a pleasure to visit both inside and out.

Has improved a lot from 2 years ago when it was in need of a deep clean. I can see why CAMRA devotees like it, but flat beer served from the wood is not for me. I won't be visiting again.

Lovely old traditional pub, one of CAMRAs famous five having appeared in every good beer guide since first published 50 years ago. Excellent real ales.

Fantastic oldy woldy pub. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, seriously worth a vist

My wife and I travel a lot around the UK in our caravan and we visit lots of country pubs and I can honestly say that the Queens Head is the best, most friendly pub I have ever been in. We took my Aunt, who lives nearby, for a lunch of soup and sandwiches. The soup was terrific, it was really tasty and the sarnies were great too. The young waiter was a very polite young man and he happily accommodated my aunts request for a side salad. My wife and I went back for drink that evening and we chatted with the owner, who was very friendly. We also chatted with a few local regulars and it was just really nice. I cannot recommend that you visit the Queens Head highly enough, it wont disappoint!

Just for drinks, nice relax in the beer garden

Beer was straight from the barrel but almost flat. Food good but for the price could do a better portion. Quirky character pub, which is good. With a little effort, they could be a five star pub. Service very good...

Always such a lovely pub, friendly staff and good sandwiches and drinks. Thanks again! :)

Wow guys, jut such a special place. Great Great Beer, simple food/sandwiches all set in the most amazing location.

Have been to the outside tables at this pub a few times. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We have always enjoyed our visits.

Visited after a visit to Thriplow Recycling Centre, for a spot of lunch to reward friend Br*ce (name obscured to protect identity) for helping to get rid of a recalcitrant mattress. Sat outside in the sun and had a delicious pint of Adnams. Br*ce had roast beef sandwiches with horse radish sauce which made him wrinkle his nose. I had soup and crusty bread. Initially was a bit emotionally disappointed that the soup came in a tea mug, thinking that it looked a bit niggardly. But in fact it was plenty, and it stayed hotter in a mug than it would have in a bowl. And without wishing to be overly effusive, it was the most delicious soup I think I've ever had. Well, certainly top ten. I recommend The Queen's Head, Newton.

Superb old English pub full of genuine atmosphere, ale still served direct from the casks behind the bar, fresh made sandwiches and a glorious cheese board. Its been 35+ years since we were last here and it seemed like yesterday the place has retained that true English pub character.

What a lovely little village pub. Very welcoming and has seating outside with a shelter and heat lamps,there is also a garden at the back too. The beer is very good and several choices including some in the barrel. There is a different food can on a Wednesday and Sunday.

Great beer and simple, great food!

There's a whole new pub culture nowadays, and The Queen's Head, the most traditional pub you could possibly imagine, has embraced the new rigours required without diluting any of its charm. You should go, and support the place, you won't be disappointed.

Decent beers on offer fair price. Friendly staff as well.

Quite simply the most delicious and some food I've ever had, every single time. We love it here so much. Everyone we bring comes back for more. It's simply divine, sandwiches with melt in the mouth beef. Dripping, soup, home made bread, platters. My favourite place for lunch.

Very friendly and proper local pub still keeping with the times. Love it

Nice cosy pub, with a visiting street food van on Wednesday nights

A very traditional old country pub noted for it's beer.

Excellent traditional pub, good beers, reasonable prices for the area, cracking atmosphere.

Just had a lunch here after a long walk. We had soup, sandwiches and beer - all of which was totally delicious and very good value for money. The pub has a nice cosy interior and is full of character. Highly recommended!

Always great traditional not fawning genuine

A great old fashioned pub with real ale and good food. Where else can you get toast and beef dripping? Check out the soup and sandwiches.

I worked during Election December 2019. The owners brought us a lunch with their famous soup. It was nice gesture but I was not expecting that it will be amazing, delicious soup, fresh bread. Food worth King's price. I love. Will visit this pub with family.

Great beer, great atmosphere, great pub

This is still a proper pub. I think everyone should visit here.

Five stars isn't really enough. Genuine 'proper' pub. Proper beer, simple but excellent food. Great history.

A wonderful time capsule of a traditional village pub. Real ale and excellent food. Have been going there for 30 years

Excellent Sunday Roast cooked by OJ Catering. Highly recommend it. Booking advised to avoid disappointment

This place is like an archetypal country pub. Open fire, cask ales from the cask, rooms with nooks and crannies etc etc The food on offer is pretty basic. Sandwiches, dripping on toast and soup graded by colour. Great for lunch, a shame we were looking for a hot cooked meal. Worth a visit though

The Queen's Head is pub heaven. The building has barely been touched by the 21st century, the food is simple but tasty, the beer is wonderful and the staff more old school than gushing. I'm lucky to be able to walk here from the next village so I was able to enjoy the beautiful Nelson's Revenge beer. I tried the Chicken liver pate for the first time - it was very very tasty though I could have done with a bit more toast. Visiting the Queen's Head is like stepping back time. Its dark and moody and completely unspoilt and absolutely stunning.

Classic country pub. Great food and drink and lovely staff.

Working out in the sticks in Cambridgeshire, It was a friday and I'd got my work done for the day fairly early so decided to treat myself to a pub lunch at the Queens Head. Despite initially looking closed due to the roof being refurbished the pub was infact open for business and gradually became quite busy. For dinner there was a limited select menu consisting of soup or sandwiches. I went with the soup which was some sort of vegetable concoction that contained some interesting/ unusual ingredients, tastes and textures, although I couldnt quite put my finger on what they were. The slab of granary bread it was served up with was also quite a formidable feat of baking. I did feel a bit of an outsider/ out of towner in there but maybe that's more a reflection on my own personal insecurities (Maybe TripAdvisor is not the place for such deep psychological, self appraisals?).

Best Ale anywhere, food exceptionally good as well. Have visited a number of times over the years. Would do so more frequently if I lived nearer. A great experience.

One of the best pubs in the country, and certainly in East Anglia. Good ale, cosy ambience, and totally unpretentious filling pub food (and I’m not talking gastropub nonsense, I’m talking meat or cheese platters and soup).