The Boot Inn in South Cambridgeshire

Very much our "Go To" gastropub - so much that we visit, always regarding it as a treat around once a month and travelling about 15 miles to do so. (Sometimes more often, but usually salivating all the way!) My partner and I have enjoyed your friendly, professional service, great food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere for nearly 5 years now. Thank you, The Boot!

Wonderful waiter service that made our visit very special. Good food, good wine, great atmosphere.

Expensive meals and underwhelming in our opinion. Six of the main dishes were unavailable. This was on a Sunday before bank holiday. God help those coming on Bank holiday!! The mains did not come with vegetables. Who wants a main with just mash? The lamb shank jus was watery, like dishwater, with no taste at all. 🙁

Just a lovely lunch on a perfect spring day, with a family friend, on a quick visit back to Cambridge. The food and wine were both delicious, portions suitably not giant, helpful but not intrusive service, and they kindly charged my phone for me. Thoroughly to be recommended - they couldn't have done it "better"!

I can't believe how fast The Boot has gone downhill. This was a firm favourite of ours but after two bad experiences in a row we will not be back. Hearing staff swearing, being left with plates on the table for over 15 minutes after each course, no check to see if our food was okay, staff eating desserts while 2 lots of customers were left with plates and no bill. I had to ask a chef for the bill who pointed to a womansitting eating.. Another member of staff on a phone. Terrible experience all together. We were asked to move, while eating by someone putting up birthday decorations for the next day! Downright bloody rude, then a member of staff helped them and asked if we could move, while eating!!!!! I most certainly did not.

Another fantastic experience at the Boot in Histon on our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing and the service impeccable. They really went above and beyond to make our anniversary feel special. If you are looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or even just and relaxing lunch or dinner in beautiful surroundings with amazing food and staff you cannot beat The Boot !

Never been to Histon before, but this seemed a great opportunity to use the voucher we had generously been given for a Raymond Blanc Gastro Pub... at The Boot, Histon! A lovely friendly pub, with a great menu and dog friendly. When you have a voucher you always feel a little conscious that you are "different" but not this time! Loved it & we will be back when WE are paying! Good menu choice (off the smaller menu), food was great... and service even better - very attentive. Best of all was the ambience - this is a fun pub with like-minded people having a relaxing lunch in country surroundings.

Absolutely loved it - good food, great service and a convivial atmosphere! Just the two of us, plus our black lab dog, who was given lots of attention! A lovely place for families to come for a lazy meal… We were fortunate to have been given a voucher to come by a friend… or else we may not have discovered it - we are so pleased we did!! We will be back!

This usually good venue really disappointed. It started with pre dinner drinks, the waitress said that they didn't have Martini, fair enough, then added it was a drink that she'd never heard of. Nibbles arrived and order was placed. An hour and forty-five minutes later the main course arrives. Four steaks ordered all served with the wrong sauces. Two steaks inedible slabs of grizzle. One returned and replaced with something somewhat better. The website boasts tomahawk, sirloin but menu has rump or fillet. It was the rump that was awful. Then the bill, we were £47 overcharged. Steak nights are advertised with a free bottle of house red with every two steaks. We were initially charged for the wine. This was corrected when we pointed out the error. Not an enjoyable evening.

First time here. Very impressed, Staff attentive and professional. Had the cheese soufflé which was divine. A very big starter portion. Can’t wait to come back.

Everything was fine. No complaints. Chateaubriand came as ordered, rare, but not a large portion for 2 people. I don't eat very much, so it was okay, but otherwise I think people would be disappointed, especially at £63. The other meals were alright. Very nice Indian lady served us, who deserves a mention for her hospitality. The young waiter was pretty clueless, but we got what we ordered. Everybody has to learn when young I suppose. Allows dog inside, which is great.

Excellent service, really good foood

We absolutely love The Boot, and it has quickly become one of our favourite pubs/restaurants in the surrounding areas of Cambridge. Firstly the staff are all extremely friendly and always make us feel very welcome. The menu is varied and extensive, and the quality of food is superb. My partner is vegetarian and had a brilliant meal, her particular favourite dish being the cheese soufflé. My favourite dish was the cod which is served with mussels and a creamy sauce. I would also point out they have a very extensive selection of non-alcoholic drinks which is really nice to see. Simply fantastic.

Left disappointed. Cheese souffle for starter was best however service was slow and no check backs about food, given some items ordered were not delivered. Sauce with dishes seemed watery not as described on menu. Seemed like not enough staff available for number of bookings. Lots of people coming up to pay bill and even a family ordering deserts when server was at the till. Not what it used to be, compared to last time visited. Will give it a miss for a little while.

Great atmosphere. The dining room was full and there was a part outside. Food was therefore delayed but good vibes

Really awesome fresh good food, come every so often and it’s always a nice atmosphere and all the staff are lovely, particularly Desire who has more than once made our experience more enjoyable with his great service. Very good as a vegetarian.

Oh my, we lost our Dad in December and it would have been his birthday today so we wanted to mark the occasion and go out for a family dinner. A bittersweet evening. He loved The Boot so we chose to come here to mark the occasion. The waiter absolutely made our night, I wish I’d caught his name. He was funny; attentive and kept us smiling and laughing through what could have been a really tricky evening. Your staff member is a total gem and totally made our night without even knowing our predicament. The food was beautiful too. Thank you so much, we will come back each year for sure to mark our wonderful Dad’s birthday (as long as this guy is always our waiter ;) )

I was a bit disappointed with the food, both dishes were cold, although meat was very tender, it lacked flavour. The sauce with the duck was watery. I've had much better.

I came here on a Tuesday night and the place as a whole surprised me and my partner as to how nice this place is all around. Our waiter (I believe his name is Desire) was extremely attentive and smiley which made our night even better on top of the exceptional food, we both had starters and mains which were so yummy we want to come back as soon as possible. This place is obviously popular (we understand why) due to the dining room being full but this did not take away from the service. Highly recommend this place and we will return soon!

Gastropub with plenty of choices unless you have a specific allergy/ dietary requirement- seems that much of the food is prepared though the chef was able to adapt the menu somewhat. Sticky toffee pudding was not great but the fish was good. Smoky on the tables near the restaurant.

Great food great service. Portion size was right for me but I suspect many would find it small. Delightful waiter. Ale was kept well and they had a few on. Nice environment as well. Some fat smells from the kitchen but we were sat right next to it so I'll remember to book a table further away. Overall very happy and will go again.

Had great service and lovely atmosphere at the Boot. We had set menu and it came with a complimentary gin and tonic. We both had the potted mackerel and then different mains and desserts. The Moroccan vegetables were delicious. The steak and frites were good too. We sampled treacle tart- lovely and bread and butter pudding was good too.

A lovely place in Hinston. We ordered several dishes, including a pithivier and a soufflé that were delicious. Very good presentation and well prepared. For frozen dessert, but the pistachio souffle must be one of their TOP desserts. To drink wine and several pints of peroni. The staff was attentive and friendly, and the place was quiet and very well decorated. Also, a hoot, they allow dogs 🐶 I loved it!

Absolutely loved our time here the food was very tasty with just little accents of different flavours best meal in a long time, and we have been dinning out for years.service was exceptional. Thank you so much. X

One of the best places to eat out in the Cambridge area. Friendly service, great food at reasonable prices in a really nice setting. My wife and I had 3 courses, and everyone was beautifully presented and delicious. Well have to go back!

A great lunch in a very pleasant setting, with a team that couldn't have taken more trouble and who coped admirably with an early arrival, a change of table and a large black poodle too. Can recommend the Boot wholeheartedly and will definitely return.

Great local restaurant and beautifully prepared food. Service was excellent from Desire and the fish dishes and chicken ballotine were very tasty.

Had a really lovely evening here. Great food, nice music and good service. Will definitely be back!

We had a really pleasant experience dining at the Boot. We were looked after by our server Desire, who was very friendly, polite, and attentive. We had a 3 course meal and each course was equally as delicious as the next. I highly recommend a trip to the Boot. It may seem a little pricey, but the food quality and service do justify the cost.

Absolutely goated. No cap. Plus 100000 aura (My Son, Aged 10)

I love this place. Have been twice this year already (2025) with different people. The food choice and value for money on the set menu is exceptional. Lovely staff and a really lovely setting.

Absolutely goated. No cap. Plus 100000 aura. I had the burger and the mozzarella sticks, they were bussin. Can't wait to come back

What a gorgeous spot for a lovely meal with family or friends. I can't believe we've not been before! There is a lovely oak framed dining room with a large bar area off to the side, so it's an unusual venue that can genuinely cater for people wanting a quality dining event, as well as have people sitting in the bar to just enjoy a pint without one getting in the way of the other. The food menu is expansive, but these aren't ping meals—beautifully cooked, fresh and seasonal food. For instance, we had pheasant and early Rhubarb among our dishes. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience much more comfortable. If you don't like a venue with a timed sitting (2 hours for less than 5 diners) but they try to be flexible, then it may not be for you. But we found 2 hours plenty of time. The venue was busy and is popular so they are efficient but not pushy. There's loads more to mention - dog friendly, outside dining, set menus etc. But can highly recommend. I think it might become our new favourite place.

Terrific service and a good atmosphere. Portion size perfect for three courses. Update: went on a Sunday for the roast which was fantastic. Meat was perfect and veggies were great, especially the cauliflower cheese. Menu said "bottomless roasties, yorkshire pudding and gravy" but we got 3 spuds, 1 yorkshire and an egg cup's worth of gravy with no sign of any top-ups. The portion we got was fine and I didn't need more food (although I could handled more gravy) but I was just left confused about what the bottomless thing was. Cheered myself up with the dark chocolate delice which was amazing.

Souffle Pub Working hard to review all of the Cambridge pubs therefore entered this pub. Looked like a souffle specialist to me therefore ordered their soufflé starter and dessert. Both tastes impressive. How about the guinea fowl and the fish mains? All of them tasted good. Nothing to fault about. As a reminder, it's more like a fine dining restaurant with good quality ingredients. Therefore the portions would be smaller than other pubs. More expensive than other pubs too, but you will get high quality food. The staff was friendly and nice. The environment was clean and quiet. There are so many pubs in the UK, I think it's important for them to establish something iconic/specialist dishes. That helps the customers to remember and return again. And The Boot succeeded in developing something different from other pubs: souffle as starter or dessert or both? They had special for different events too. Too bad the cheese fondue promotion is only available on Thursday evening. It looks so desirable. I will come back to try the pub classics, and get another souffle.

Delicious food and very friendly service. Highly recommend! One of the nicest pub meals I have eaten in a long time.

Disappointed, online MENU wasn't the same as the table MENU, I have eaten there before and the food was great,please update your online menu's

Lovely food, served promptly and in a pleasant environment. Busy place but didn't feel crowded or noisy.

The food is excellent and the service great. Given the quality of the food and atmosphere, it's also excellent value. There are mediocre high street chains that charge more than this.

What's not to like? Great food, service and atmosphere. Excellent offers and how nice to have seasonal menus. The cheese soufflé is worth the trip!

Really good experience. Went on a Sunday for a roast meal. Buzzy atmosphere, friendly and efficient service with good quality food including other options for anyone who doesn’t want the roast. Great range of desserts as well. Highly recommended.

The food was lovely and the staff were polite and friendly. The bottomless roast potatoes were a bit of a pointless gimmick, as we waited 20 minutes for 5 potatoes at a table of 5 adults and had all finished our meals by then.

Fantastic local pub, great home cooked food. Real care and attention goes into every dish.

We had our first ever large group meal at the end of December - we have often been as a couple to the Boot and always found it to be excellent. We were really pleased the same high standards were maintained for a group booking of 15. Everyone was really impressed by the organisation beforehand, the warm welcome, the great service, the wide range of dishes and the delicious food. It was a very special birthday lunch, many thanks to all at the Boot. Looking back at a previous glowing review I posted 4 years ago, it's great that the Boot has stayed as good as ever! (And that they still do a mean souffle!)

Sterling inside, you could tell that this place exudes a lot of character and a welcoming atmosphere. The bar staff were friendly and they appeared to be friendly towards each other, like it was a happy and cohesive team. There are two entrances: if you're after a quiet drink rather than the more noisy gastropub atmosphere, enter through the unassuming small doored high street entrance. You have easier access to the bar, plus you're next to the snug lounge that's isolated from the braying diners.

21 of us spent the evening last night celebrating a friends birthday, lovely food amazing service from Phillip who worked so hard with our numerous requests

Highly recommend. Food was delicious, staff were so friendly and attentive and atmosphere was just perfect. Amazing all around

We had an excellent server last night. He was friendly and efficient with great sense of humour. Goats cheese tart, Pork ribeye, grand souffle and rhubarb trifle were all excellent

Fabulous food, very helpful and friendly staff and service . Would definately recommend and we will return when we are next in the area. Also facilities were spotlessly clean.

The Boot has incredible food and a marvelous atmosphere--well worth the price.

Excellent venue, attentive service, a really good menu and really nice food. Advisable to book.

Superior restaurant quality in a gastro pub setting. Great presentation, good drinks choices and excellent service. Highly recommended.

I’ve eaten at The Boot quite a few times now and would rate it as decent overall. The food is tasty (and has good seasonal specials), the pub has a nice atmosphere, and they’re good with allergies, which is always a plus. However, there are a few issues worth mentioning. Firstly, the service can be incredibly slow—last week, we waited 30 minutes just to place our first order. Secondly, we’ve had staff put through incorrect orders on multiple occasions, especially when waiters don’t write things down. I’m not sure why this is even a thing—I certainly wouldn’t mind if they took notes to get it right! Finally, while I realise this is becoming more common in the UK, adding a 12% discretionary service charge feels unnecessary, particularly given the service issues mentioned. It also puts customers in the awkward position of having to request its removal if they’re not happy—definitely not ideal. That said, it’s still a decent spot for a meal, but a bit more attention to service would make it much better.

The Boot, an award-winning gastro pub in the heart of the pretty village of Histon, Cambridgeshire, is renowned for serving fresh, seasonal food alongside perfectly poured pints, an expertly curated wine list and a delicious selection of cocktails. The menu champions local, seasonal produce, and we had an excellent evening meal recently, starting with some delicious cocktails and salty Boquerones with bread while we perused the menu. The Cheese Soufflé with Coastal Cheddar sauce was a light, flavourful appetiser, and the French Onion Soup with Gruyère & croutons was a warming bowlful of comfort food at its finest. The Grilled Hot Smoked ChalkStream Trout with beetroot, cauliflower & crème fraîche was prettily presented, and the rich, earthy Celeriac Fondant was served with celeriac remoulade & walnuts. Our main courses included a golden Artichoke & Chestnut Mushroom Pithivier with pickled girolles, braised baby onions, snd grilled leeks in a glossy red wine & port sauce. The fish dishes were outstanding; ChalkStream Trout Fillet in prawn butter & white wine sauce, with prawn potatoes & wilted kale, and Hake Grenobloise with mash, brown butter & capers. And the Free-Range Beef Burger in a sesame brioche bun, with garlic mayonnaise & chips came with a variety of topping choices. The Boot offers a warm welcome, excellent food choices, and throughout January until 8th February, there’s a 50% discount off main courses!

The Boot, an award-winning gastro pub in the heart of the pretty village of Histon, Cambridgeshire, is renowned for serving fresh, seasonal food alongside perfectly poured pints, an expertly curated wine list and a delicious selection of cocktails. The menu champions local, seasonal produce, and we had an excellent evening meal recently, starting with some delicious cocktails and salty Boquerones with bread while we perused the menu. The Cheese Soufflé with Coastal Cheddar sauce was a light, flavourful appetiser, and the French Onion Soup with Gruyère & croutons was a warming bowlful of comfort food at its finest. The Grilled Hot Smoked ChalkStream Trout with beetroot, cauliflower & crème fraîche was prettily presented, and the rich, earthy Celeriac Fondant was served with celeriac remoulade & walnuts. Our main courses included a golden Artichoke & Chestnut Mushroom Pithivier with pickled girolles, braised baby onions, snd grilled leeks in a glossy red wine & port sauce. The fish dishes were outstanding; ChalkStream Trout Fillet in prawn butter & white wine sauce, with prawn potatoes & wilted kale, and Hake Grenobloise with mash, brown butter & capers. And the Free-Range Beef Burger in a sesame brioche bun, with garlic mayonnaise & chips came with a variety of topping choices. The Boot offers a warm welcome, excellent food choices, and throughout January until 8th February, there’s a 50% discount off main courses!

Work meal before Christmas. Very busy but food perfect and service was spot on. Lovely place.

Had a fantastic evening celebrating NY. Food was lovely and front of house super efficient. Must praise front of house guy in cream suit who was super efficient and friendly. Was great to have full menu with no extra charge as NY! Would recommend!!!

Lovely food. Eaten there twice recently. Good service. Last time it was very busy and it was hard to hear our conversation.

Having had a good Sunday lunch previously this was disappointing . We ordered the Christmas turkey lunch . A huge pile of vegetable's , boiled celery? Squash ?? no Yorkshire pudding , or pigs in blankets ..lack lustre turkey .and sat next to a cold radiator . even though i had asked for it to be turned on . No one came to ask if it was ok . bill £ 100 for 3

Excellent location and lovely pub with great atmosphere. Variety of very comfortable chairs. So please to have this great pub locally.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere, we went with friends and the food was great our waiter was fab we will be back with family and dog now we know she can come

We had our company Christmas party there and it was very pleasant. The food was delicious and really well prepared and served as a dish. The prices as above the rest in the adea but the experience is very good. Parking is challenging though so scope a place to park before you go.

I visited The Boot at Histon with my sister and brother-in-law for a pre-christmas celebration of just being together. We were fortunate enough to be seated in the "Snug" which is a delightful room with the ambience of a gentleman's club with a log burning fire adding additional warmth to the welcome. On entering the premises we were greeted by Alice and James, Alice, I believe is the Maitre D' controlling the team with the panache of a symphony orchestra conductor. James, standing tall, and attentive with a winning smile and easy manner directed us through and introduced us to our waiter for the evening David. Shown to our table and presented with the menu and a couple of suggestions David settled us in our seats and gave us time to study the excellent range of dishes available. David's reccomemdation of the sourdough and dips was inspired and served to us by the happy, smiling Desire who added a near near cabaret class singing accompliment. David's knowledge of the menu and his descriptions led me to select the most succulent pork ribeye ever and I must compliment the chef on the presentation. Dessert was delicious and the stylishly presented meringue and ice cream celebration of Autumnal tastes and flavours rounded off the meal superbly well. We will be back.

food was cold, waiters so busy, impossible to feed back at the time. such long wait, I was starving by the time the food arrived and ate it anyway. had to fight for attention to get a glass of wine which arrived by the time I was almost done with meal (which was ice cold by then). duck was a bit too well done and portion was way too small for the price. i only got the chance to feedback to the waiter by the end of the meal, there was a small gesture but it didn't make it worth my while. don't recommend.

Love coming here, feels like we really are going somewhere a little more special. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and its presentation superb. They catered for 17 of us for Sunday lunch with ease, food out at the same time on hot plates and was delicious. Most family members enjoyed their starters and main. Guys that were serving us were friendly and efficient, as was the bar staff getting all of our drinks at the same time. Very accommodating as they kindly took a few photos for us. Looking forward to returning. Well done to your team

We always eat well at this restaurant. There can be a long wait for the food but the atmosphere of this cosy place and the food quality makes it all worth a visit. Also dogs are welcome in Bar area which makes it a great place for us and the dog.. Also dog treats are available to buy... 😊

This was a group booking for our Pilates class. We were made very welcome by the staff who were attentive and efficient. The food was extremely good and enjoyed by all. Piyali was so helpful with booking issues and went out of her way to ensure we had a great time. My favourite restaurant.

Exceptional service! Our waiter was so jolly He took the time, found the right position and made sure the table looked good when I asked him to take a photo for us. He also took multiple photos to make sure there'd be at least 1 that we're happy with. Booking Christmas lunch was so easy. I had a link to share so everyone could preorder and pay a deposit at their own leisure. It was a great price. The food was fantastic. Crab croquettes were so beautifully seasoned. Turkey was lovely, especially the roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Basque cheesecake was wonderful. All of us have said we would go again.

Great food but go very busy on a Saturday night and very hot in the restaurant - don’t take a coat!

Fantastic quality of food, service and ambience but the portions are too small. No vegetables are provided on the side of a main meal - just the meat and veg. Unless you pay for a side dish - but then that really bumps up the cost.

We had a wonderful lunch at The Boot taking advantage of their generous Black Friday offer. The food was beautifully cooked and delicious, and Desire, our friendly and charming waiter, looked after us really well. At the end of our visit we all left feeling very happy.

Great place with mix of different eating areas and bar etc. My only negative commitment is management really need to get the front of the building painted. The distressed outside is off putting and lets the whole experience down. Wherever I take clients there I avoid going around the front of the building. The other eatery just a few places up the road looks far more attractive and cared for in terms of curb appeal. Come on people, Get the paint brushes out!

Lunchtime catch with a friend. Sadly no alcohol we both had to drive home! The food was delicious and the place has a real buzz.

I'm generally sceptical of pubs that bill themselves as a "gastro-pub" because either it means everything costs a fiver more than it should or the "gastro" label is applied because they serve Stokes ketchup instead of random-brand.... but in the case of The Boot, the label is apt. The prices are similar to what you would pay in other pubs but the food is more akin to a fine restaurant's fare. I had a delicious steak&ale pie, nice pastry, chock full of meat, with creamy mashed potato and perfectly-cooked green beans. My family members were equally happy with their choices -- all looked and tasted excellent. Moderate portions of excellent quality all round. Interesting menu -- more creativity than you would expect in a pub. I'll be back to try the venison and pheasant sausages -- unfortunately not available on the day. And next time we'll stay for pudding!

Good food, the beef was exceedingly good and table service but the establishment was very noisy. In addition, we were seated near the door which was open and there seemed to be a constant gaggle of staff standing around it. We had to seat ourselves, despite having booked. Not sure I would go again but would not, not recommend it. It's definitely worth a try.

Starting with the things that I liked. Firstly the building itself which was gorgeous. Secondly the staff who were friendly and helpful. Thirdly the quality of the meat (we had the Sunday toast) was superb and it was expertly cooked. However what let the place down was my starter (cheese soufflé) which was overcooked and tasteless, the roast potatoes which were soggy and were not crispy in the slightest and the thin, insipid gravy. The roast veg were a little oily for my personal taste and the cabbage had too much pepper added. The Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese were perfectly adequate. The place was extremely busy, so I would like to return perhaps on a day which is not so frantic.

I recommended The Boot to my friend for her mother’s 90th birthday. Yesterday the food was reasonably good and the waiter exceptional. However, we had to wait a really long time for our Bloody Mary,s and the starters had already arrived. Eventually, I went to the bar and ordered a bottle of white wine as Jenny whose birthday it was had not had a drink for atleast 40 min. Today, we went for a roast which was delicious but warm. I asked to talk to the Manager about the drinks situation the day before and she explained a refund had been offered. The same situation regarding the bloody Mary’s had happened once before and no sherry was available today. In mid conversation, she cut me short and said she had to rush off. I said I had not finished and reluctantly she half listened. I was annoyed that we had been kept waiting for our drinks the day before and if a cocktail was not available, to say so. Her attitude was patronising & unsympathetic not caring we had been let down. I will not be making any future recommendations as I feel disappointed by how we/I was treated. You have a lack of staff, lack of drinks and rude managers. The previous American manager was superb. I suggest you listen to your customers as you are not doing yourself any favours!!!

Very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere with excellent, accommodating service. Both regular and seasonal staff are invariably pleasant, interacting well with youths. Food very good and welcomes dogs, offering canine dishes. Service makes the experience.

To keep it simple, I will just use a single word stolen from Craig Revel Horwood.... Fab-U-Lous

Excellent food drink and service. Never fail to deliver!

Always enjoyed going to the boot for their roast dinner but was very disappointed today. When we first arrived we were sat in the conservatory which was very warm due to the sun beaming in. We were then served by a friendly waiter who took our drinks order. After about 15 minutes of waiting another waiter walking past said ' do you know what you want?' Which was quite shocking due to the 'fine dining' description the boot perceives and from the previous experience I have had by welcoming and friendly service. We then ordered our food and our food soon arrived after. Our food was presented nicely however the waiter that had taken our order had forgotten to put down comments to which we asked for so our food then had to be returned, due to not wanting the beef red. We also asked for extra gravy which we then had to wait 5 minutes for and the Jug which we recieved was very small and only was enough for 2 people, we were a group of 4. We then asked for another gravy Jug which we waited a long period of time for and one of the chefs ended up bringing it too our table. This meant by the time we could eat our food it was basically cold and only being heated by the gravy. The food was okay, but wasn't very flavourful or seasoned and for the money the overall experience I won't be returning any time soon. We then ordered puddings and fortunately they were delicious and thoroughly enjoyed across the table. A couple of us ordered coffees to which we then had to try and catch a servers attention as they didn't come with sugar or a teaspoon. However after waiting 5 minutes our coffees were luke warm and we decided to get up and serve ourselves. When it came to paying, it is very rare that I won't pay for service however the 10% service charge came to £20 and after basically serving ourselves we asked for it to be taken off. When asking for a new recipe, the waiter left the table politely however when going to the till to change the cost he was obviously disappointed and spoke to the other waiter about it and we then all recieved a glad from that waiter. I would like to point out we left a £5 tip due to having one lovely service from a young blonde boy who served out food and to the chefs.

Great food and great team who deliver, from the welcome on arrival to the pub exit. The food quality is excellent for the fair prices charged and you never have to hail a waiter for attention as you have your own friendly dedicated one who keeps a careful eye on you from a distance. Can't fault it all and highly recommend.

Visited for my partners birthday. Delicious food and fantastic staff. We’ll be back soon

This is a good place! 6 stars if there were 6 to be given. Great food, better service and such a good atmosphere. You pay for this privilege, but you get what you pay for. Totally suggest the fillet steak but generally speaking everyone at the table could not complain about the food, wine or service. Which left us to have a great evening without all the complaining that usually accompanies your usual night out. Would totally go there again and I can't wait Thank you The Boot. You should be proud

A very busy pub/brasserie. The staff were so busy as there was a very large group. We opted for the set menu and I was disappointed with my fishcake. It was so salty. We should have chosen from the a la carte. But great value for money. Lovely serving staff.

I am 80 years old and I have never ever been to a restaurant as good as this- the food was fantastic and the staff brilliant and the ambience wonderful. Many congratulations - you made my birthday a very special day. Chrissy Hobbs

We took our two mothers here and enjoyed thoroughly good meals, starters, mains and deserts did not disappoint at all. Some very imaginative dishes as well which was refreshing, super charming staff also and very attractive surroundings.

Delicious food great service lovely menu options

I always go here as it's walkable. The staff are always friendly. Food and drink are always great. Prices are what you would expect to pay. I was trying to think of some constructive criticism and couldn't think of any!

Great food and the festive G&T was very nice.

Food was very hot well presented and tastey

Lunch. Average. Duff bit of cod

Great pub, great food, great atmosphere, enjoy!

I've visited the boot on a number of occasions in the past. My most recent visit tells me one thing, this pub has seriously gone downhill. The place is clearly understaffed with the staff rushing around like there's no tomorrow. Funnily I was actually ignored for over 10mins at the bar while patrons who arrived later on were served before me. I had a good chuckle to myself as this something I've never experienced in a Cambridge pub. Finally the food, I ordered my go to favourite the sticky toffee pudding it was........Abysmal. The quality of the pudding has significantly declined, they dont even serve ice cream with it anymore. Just some sort of whipped cream. Dear Boot it was good knowing you but you're not the same anymore, time to move on!

Delicious Sunday Roast, staff attentive, will return

Superb setting, very good food and excellent service, Desire is a top waiter

Nice place, food v good, but mains (mine anyway) small and you need starter or side to make a meal. My (v flavoursome) lump of 'chalk stream trout' certainly came out of a fish the size of a salmon. 10% tip is automatically added to bill and you have to go out of your way in order to have this removed, ie verbally ask - which I resent on principle.

Excellent service and excellent food quality.

Pleasant atmosphere and food. Very comfortable place to be.

Loved The Boot. Good food and service. Lovely cosy ambiance.