Rose and Crown in South Cambridgeshire

Lovely pub very pleasant bar man

Came here with my partner for our anniversary and this pub is absolutely gorgeous, the staff are so lovely and friendly, I would 100% recommend their steak.

Great service and friendly atmosphere.

Perfectly cooked food, both enjoyed our lunch. Staff are helpful and friendly Will definitely be going back. Thank you guys

I recently had my 60th birthday party at the Rose and Crown. Carol, the manageress and chef arranged for me to have the pub exclusively for my guests. We were treated to a thee course meal for 32 which was cooked to perfection! Carol, Steve, his wife and Jess made my night a complete success and were extremely polite and helpful. Thank you so very much for your attention to detail, expertise and professionalism, it made my night just that extra bit special.

The Food was delicious service spot on very friendly. The host was so welcoming as if we were regulars.

Cosy little pub. Lovely environment. Friendly staff.

Good food and the beer's spot on. Great staff.

Lovely place, great customer service. Family friendly and clean

Popped in for lunch before evening racing at Newmarket. Proper home-cooked, homemade food. Will definitely revisit.

Great day at a great local pub, staff are 1st class, the burgers are great and the landlady us welcoming and a laugh too. Felt like a pub should.

The food is nice but don’t go work for the pub owner / manager she is rude and she won’t pay because she hasn’t payed me. I did 2 shifts and they was my first 2 shifts. She literally shown me around the pub and then just sent me to it. she didn’t help me with anything. Just thrown me into the deep end. I mean I had bar experience but I haven’t worked on a bar for over a year and she thought I would know everything and if u made one little mistake she will bite your head off. So I left after 2 shifts because I wasn’t being payed to be yelled at all the time. Well I say payed. SHE HASNT EVEN PAYED ME !!! And when I’ve messaged her to see if I’m getting payed she has just ignored me !!! Very professional indeed Don’t get me wrong but the food is nice but DONT GO THERE TO WORK !!! YOU WONT GET PAID !!!! AND YOU WILL GET YOUR HEAD RIPPED OFF !!!!

Mediocre food delivered late, then attitude from the manageress blaming everything except the crappy service...pathetic.

Thanks for keeping Merrington Place to a high standard & always been very approachable to new ideas Jonathan. Great to see you in person carrying out an audit recently.

We didn't realise the Rose and Crown delivered Sunday lunches - but they do - and they are delicious. Roast beef, Yorkshire puds, roast spuds and veg delivered piping hot exactly on time. And lunch for a vegetarian, also excellent. All this and excellent value for money. Wonderful treat that cheered up another lockdown Sunday - THANK YOU!

Had one of the best meals of my life here!

Good social distancing and nice beer.

Very cute and cosy pub. Reasonably priced beers. I will definitely be returning soon to try out the food. 😁 They show many great food deals.

Over the top rules not a decent night.

I must say, as I was with Ian Couch last night, I agree with everything he has written. We left the Rose and Crown after quickly finishing our drinks we went to The Boot... It was such a different atmosphere, full of people enjoying themselves.

Booked for an evening meal and really wish we hadn't. Greeted with "We havent got x, y and z". Persevered as still some things on menu that looked ok but was a mistake. 2 meals cold, fish full of fins, and the unbelievable " no you can't see the bill until you pay this random amount I have told you it comes to". Needless to say we will never visit again.

Lovely meal and attentive service.

Service was shambolic, clearly understaffed. The one member of staff they had was very under trained, not the poor lads fault though. Food was average and the cheesy garlic bread was gross.

Good local pub food at reasonable prices. Does a few specials e.g. Steak night £25 for two including bottle of wine - which is great value. Good place to watch the rugby as well without impacting on diners. Very friendly service.

Poor service on food long time coming 14th Feb

First meal in the rose and crown . Superb food with great flavours and excellent quality with great service. The only criticism would be on busy nights they need additional staff. Would absolutely eat there again the food quality was excellent

First time visit to this establishment, but understand it is under new ownership. We visited on a week night. We hadn't booked, unfortunately there was a large party in so taking our order was delayed by quite some time. We were kept updated, which we were impressed with. When the food arrived it was lovely, hot and delicious. We will hopefully be able to return in the near future.

This pub has recently got new landlords and we were very impressed. 4 of us had lunch, all different choices and all were excellent. They were all served at the same time, all dishes hot and very enjoyable. We had fish and chips, cottage pie, liver and bacon and steak and kidney pudding. Good choice of desserts too and all at reasonable prices. The hosts are very friendly and keen to please. The pub also has steak nights and fish and chip days which are good value for money. We look forward to our next visit.

My 1st and last visit was last night, Burn's night. A very sterile atmosphere akinded to a Library with a bar rammed into it with 'Ping' food being served. No warmth or interaction and definitely No pulse. My biggest bugbear was the young barkeep under pouring my pint of Tiger beer and passing it to me with a Eagle clawed grip on the rim. How much money had he handled before that and how many pockets had that money been in? Cross contamination. I still quickly drank my pint and left after wiping his finger prints of the rim. Sorry for the post and only my opinion. Oh I have been working in the hospitality industry for 43 years, on and off.

Having eaten in the Rose and Crown twice this weekend after staying in the lovely cottage next door, I have to say the food was very tasty and exceptional value for money. I would definitely recommend to anybody that's looking for a delicious Sunday lunch with family and/or friends or a cosy evening meal. I'll definitely be returning!

I visited mid week and enjoyed a very nice beer and excellent grilled gammon steak with chunky chips anThe chunky chips were crisp on the outside and sof int hd peas. The service was friendly and efficient , The gammon was as lage as the plate it was served on and was almost too big for me to eat!, The chunky chips were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, The peas were sweet and juicy And the eggs were perfectly fries and soft

We decided to try the lunch menu last Saturday (11th Jan)for the first time since the previous landlord moved on in November. We were warmly greeted by the staff and seated at the table of our choice. The menu looked good, solid "pub grub" and I chose the Steak & Kidney pudding with mash and peas, while my wife plumped for the Ham, egg & chips. Both meals were served with friendly efficiency and my pud was all I'd expect for a traditional S&K. Not many places serve it nowadays, I find. Ruby's meal was as equally good and we'll certainly be going back

Nice food and service at competitive price.

Visited for lunch. A nice comfortable pub. A little cold temperature wise, however the log burner which wasn't in would make for a nice warm restaurant. The food was sensibility priced and served in a hearty portion. Quality was okay and overall good value.

Great friendly staff food excellent I would highly recommend The Rose And Crown

So disappointed with our visit. It’s hard to imagine that the Rose and Crown would go downhill so quickly. The tenants before last worked for nearly three years to bring Histon a lovely pub restaurant, the standard in every area was first class. The tenants in between were not there for long! Now it’s a pub serving very average meals. The finishing touches that made dining so special have gone. The attention to detail very poor, We won’t be going back.

Algunos de nuestros amigos nos dijeron que Rose and Crown estaba bajo una nueva administración, tuvimos muchas comidas deliciosas bajo la administración anterior, por lo que pensamos que lo probaríamos. Después de una larga caminata por Girton, Oakington y de regreso al pueblo, nos detuvimos para almorzar. La bienvenida en el bar era insuperable, la elección de comida era perfecta para un pub, mi amigo es vegetariano y nuestras comidas eran excelentes y con una buena relación calidad-precio. La persona del bar incluso rellenó nuestras bebidas mientras estábamos comiendo - servicio con una sonrisa y comida superior - ¡bien hecho! !

Visitamos aquí para comer algo el viernes por la noche, el pub está limpio, ordenado y muy bien presentado. El cambio de gestión es notable por todos los motivos correctos. Aunque el pub estaba ocupado, el personal trabajó muy duro y la comida llegó rápidamente muy atractiva. Definitivamente lo recomendaría y volveremos!

El servicio fue extremadamente lento. Esperamos alrededor de una hora y media para nuestros entrantes. Los platos principales eran muy básicos y parecía que todo estaba horneado / frito del congelador y muy cocido. . . ¡No valió la pena la espera!

New management, only time will tell.

Very good selection and variety of meals, attractively plated and delicious food. Service very pleasant and efficient.

Nice food and atmosphere but very overpriced!

A delightful evening with great food.

A very friendly and beautifully presented pub with great food , absolutely recommended.

Excellent food. Highly recommended

Fantastic meal, well kept ale, nicely served gin and great service. Recommend it.

Good food but made to feel second class to some of the other customers

Food is good in lovely surroundings good for veggie food and nice staff

Good welcoming atmosphere, great beer and lovely food.

Lovely sandwiches and good service.

Very friendly, however we felt that for what we had it was pricey. Friend had ham, egg, and chips was over £13.00. !

Good food, great service, very clean

He estado aquí varias veces y siempre una cálida bienvenida. Tuve el bistec y probablemente el mejor que he tenido en histon. . Su compañero tenía hígados que siempre ha tenido. . . Realmente desearía que hicieran un bistec en la noche, ya que probablemente venga todas las semanas. Sólo el otoño es que no hay muchas opciones ahora que han cambiado los menús. . Pero tienen ofertas especiales

Amazing burger. Good beer. Relaxed atmosphere and superb service. Well worth a visit

Amazing family pub and restaurant, excellent homemade food and great real ales. Good value for money and really friendly staff .😊

Food very good, service excellent highly recommended

Lovely Pub,lovely food and helpful friendly staff. At time of writing there is road works going so had to park near the green but that's fine and the pub really needs support as the owners get no compensation for the loss of trade due to all the work going on. So if you are near Histon and want great value for me make the effort to go to the Rose and Crown

Only putting 5 stars so it’s at the top, but the service I received here was horrendous and the pub owners the worst for it. Worst pub in Histon! Wouldn’t recommend - the Barley Mow is great and very well priced though!

Molto buono e piatti molto belli , peccato che la cucina chiude prima del previsto

An excellent village pub. Landlord and landlady ate absolutely superb. Only popped in for a quick beer was very tempted though by the Sunday lunches being served - will be going back to try one in a couple of weeks.

Food excellent ,lovely little pub , loads of food good quality . Cannot complain about it at all.

Very pleasant, food looked great, must go back for a meal soon. Very dog friendly with inside area for them.

We visited the Rose and Crown for the first time and were not disappointed. We had booked an early evening table and there were quite a few tables with diners already eating and there was a nice atmosphere/ambience. We had a starter and mains but couldn't manage a pudding! I had the burger with sweet potato fries and it was the best "pub" burger I have had in a long time. The beef was succulent and tasty. The sweet potato fries were lovely and crisp and it was a good sized portion as an additional extra. My husband had the meat pie special, chips and veg which he also enjoyed. He did have to help me to finish my dish. Only negative with my dish was that I wish there was an option for just the beef burger without the chicken and bacon. I really enjoyed it but it was just too large. If there were an option to remove those to make it smaller for smaller appetites and a slightly cheaper dish it would be perfect.

Always a great meal. Sorry to be leaving town soon.

On our trip to Cambridge we stoped at this pub for our dinner. The location was great, the food was really great and the service was very nice. In total: a perfect evening for me and my family.

Nice ambience good food at reasonable price and friendly service 10 minutes drive from premier Inn Girston well worth the effort

Stopped to have lunch on Friday, despite roadworks, it was worth the detour. Friendly welcoming staff, great food, good portions and good value. The pub itself is so clean and homely, the fire was lit making a relaxed atmosphere. A traditional pub with traditional values. Definitely worth a visit.

Called this morning and was pleased we got a table. Normally booked as we don’t plan ahead!

Good food, good value and a welcoming atmosphere and staff.

New owners and varied lunchtime menu from snacks to a la carte and food was really good. Had the home made Mushroom soup and curry. Would definitely visit again. Note I went on a Friday lunchtime, it was fully booked for the evening.

Nice location, with parking. Sadly attended for a wake after a funeral

Quite a cute little pub, prices were good. It was warm and didn't feel cluttered or heavy inside. Staff were super friendly and enjoyed my drinks.

A good meal for a very good price

Good atmosphere and value-for-money seniors' lunch. Service very efficient.

We were looking for somewhere to eat on our return journey and this was ideally located just off the A14. The menu has a really good choice and there were also some specials on the board. I had the scampi and it had to be the best scampi I have had in a long time! It was accompanied by some tasty chips and a fresh side salad. Service was quick and friendly. The pub had a very welcoming feeling with comfortable modern surroundings. Overall, good hot food, great selection of pub classics and value for money - we wished it was nearer to home, as we'd definitely eat there again!

Nice little restaurant. Food ok and service was good. Nice atmosphere. Not somewhere to go just for a drink.

We had a lovely lunch, there's a good variety of courses, all cooked fresh. The food was beautiful. Parking can be difficult, but there is space on street nearby. The bathroom was still immaculate after a busy lunch. The landlord was very friendly.

New owners but we had heard good things. Took a chance and we hit the jackpot. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Glad not to be too close to the excellant live pianist as it was a little loud and our window seat was a little narrow but the food more than made up for it! Great service, large portions, food incredibly good. Thank you Red Lion for recommending as you only serve Pizza on Fridays! Great all round. Only thing missing was some nice green veg...

There is all the choices of meat and veg that you can expect for a good pub Sunday lunch. There is a nice selection of desserts and the service was very good too.

Excellent food and service with good portion sizes.

Lovely cosy place to go, good quality food and decent size portions

Lots of meat and veg all cooked to perfection and piping hot, loads of gravy. Their home made mango sorbet was heavinly. Will definitely return

Acabamos de tener el asado del domingo en el Rose & Crown y fue absolutamente maravilloso. El pub en sí es hermoso, el personal es amable y acogedor, y la comida fue sublime. Mi esposo se refiere a él como "El Ultra Roast". Tuve el asado vegetariano con las salchichas Glamorgan y es, de lejos, el mejor asado con verduras que he comido. La crema también era divina. Gracias, Rose & Crown! Volveremos. (¡A menudo! )

The veggie Glamorgan sausages with Sunday roast are SO tasty & in really nice surroundings.

Lovely pub,lovely staff and lovely food

Great atmosphere! Not sampled food yet, but will do!

Fabulous food and choice on menu, great gin menu and wide range of drinks. Great service with a smile and so welcoming, now trying to take walk in customers but would recommend booking as always busy 😊

Lovely welcome as usual and brilliant food.

A Group of 4 ladies went for lunch today. The Roast lamb was gorgeous. I tried the Eton mess which I was disappointed with . The meringue was tiny little pieces. For the price of £7-95 it was terrible. Id read comments on the Eton mess being lovely but it certainly wasn't. The tall guy with glasses was very friendly. But the short guy who took our money didn't even speak to us to say thankyou . We won't bother again. !!!!!!

We were down in Cambridge visiting my brother and sister in law and we had planned to go out for tea.

Wonderful food and service. Francis and Lois are always so welcoming. We used to go to The Three Tuns at Fen Drayton when Francis and Lois were there so we had no hesitation in coming here. Never disappoints.

My wife sandy and me had the best steak and burger we have had for years well done the service was top class all in all 10 out of 10

Visited lunch, nice inside, clean... very good food, service very good, will be going back Menu good choices,

We are fortunate to live in the village. This was a mid week visit and it was heaving. the environment is lovely and immaculate the ladies have small hand towels a lovely touch. The staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. The presentation of the menu looked a bit like a take away, but don't be put off as the food was good quality home made and worth the money. We each loved what we had, and I would recommend trying the special desert whiskey nog with ice cream superb. Looking forward to our next visit.

Fab food, great pub, good gin selections, brilliant staff. Going again.

Visité para almorzar con la familia en la víspera de Navidad, pero comí del menú habitual en lugar del "festivo". El lugar estaba lleno, pero había un montón de personal amable a mano para asegurarse de que todo funcionara bien. Los propietarios eran visibles y amigables y claramente mantenían los ojos abiertos asegurándose de que todos estuvieran contentos.

We arrived here after a trip to dump the old dishwasher. The inside of the pub is really nice, beautifully kept and decorated. It was warm inside too, all too often pubs leave it too chilly when it's not very cold outside. My partner had the veggie Sunday lunch which was very good, lovely homemade sausages and lots of quality veggies cooked perfectly. I just had the mushroom starter which was tasty too. Good service. Would certainly visit again. Reasonably priced.

A return visit with family, and as previously, a lovely meal. A good choice on the menu, the Histon burger always a good choice, as well as the curry of the day. All in all, a good meal and nice surroundings.

Día de boxeo y había espacio en esta posada! No lo he intentado antes. Muy agradablemente decoradas con un interior espacioso y acogedor. Yo diría que un menú normal. La comida era fresca y agradable, pero no había nada muy aventurero para elegir. Mi cerveza real fue muy buena. No comimos un postre. Feliz de volver otra vez.

Really enjoyable meal..sea bream sweet and delicious. Cheeses lovely selection and perfect temperature. Would definately recommend the food. Piano man was a little loud for group conversation.