The Burleigh Arms in Cambridge

Go there for the pork belly Sunday roast 5/5

Best pub food in Cambridge - Castro pub - v impressed ! Kind staff too!

The fish dish at Burleigh Arms carried subtle curry undertones, adding a fragrant warmth to the plate. The spice level was perfectly balanced, enhancing the natural flavors of the fish without overwhelming it. The curry infusion brought depth and complexity to the dish, making it stand out as a unique take on traditional flavors. Starter as the crispy arancini, which had a hint of savory curry spice, the meal offered a satisfying mix of textures and rich, bold flavors. Highly recommended for great dinner night.

Wonderful evening here for belated birthday celebration. What a find and not far from home. Was delighted to discover it

Outstanding roast and atmosphere. Average rugby game on the tele unfortunately but lucky to have good company.

I had the lasagna at Burleigh Arms, and it was fantastic! Full of rich meat, not just mince, which made it extra satisfying. I also recognized some familiar faces in the kitchenI’m pretty sure I’ve enjoyed food from their hands at other great spots around Cambridge. A lovely experience all around!”

Not worth the hype. The autumn menu and bar menu online were different to what was available, despite only recenly being published. Surely a seasonal menu is meant to be the same for the season? Odd and inconsistent pricing as well. Tamale starter: interesting concept, but quite stodgy and served only just warm. Nice chipotle and beetroot garninsh, but very little chicken and the goats cheese seemed to have been replaced by blue cheese. Concerned that we were told that it's not supposed to be served hot, which was a shame whether or not a mistake. Rabbit main: Very well cooked rabbit, tender and fell off the bone nicely. The saffron and cauliflower puree was nice and smooth and well seasoned. Miscellaneous pickled vegetables accompanied the dish, which add little to the dish, and the sauce was so thin it basically just bled into the puree and made both worse. The haggis bonbon was basically a potato croquette which was disappointing. Lasagne main: Great texture on the beef shin, good flavour in the ragu and cheese sauce. Unfortunately, the garnish sauce vierge was very lost on the dish and barely noticable due to it being plated in a bowl so was just absorbed by the lasagna, and nothing else stood out. Don't get me wrong, the main component was great but the delivery could have been so much better from the description. Brownie dessert: Average, basically tasted like a square supermarket portion. Toffee/caramel sauce was a bit incongruous as well. Scoop of ice cream which was nice, but at best an average pub dessert, really unremarkable. Clearly this is a labour of love judging by the chef's instagram, and it's such a shame it's not delivered in the way it's presented. The lighting is really low in the evening as well, so you can't appreciate the nuances. Service was friendly, but average. No real knowledge or understanding of the dishes from the team. It wouldn've been nice to have had some description of the components of the dishes. Starters had no checkback so only when we'd eaten it were we able to mention that it was disappointingly tepid. Far from a 'hot tamale'. Mains had good main components but were far from complete dishes. By the time we'd got the dessert it was time to go. Such a shame as the concepts sound so good but the delivery is just poor. Another victim of aspirational casual dining failing to deliver on so many basics.

Delicious food, a bit different to usual offerings - more sophisticated. Great flavours and combinations. Beautifully presented. Lovely staff, great service. Not large portions. Nice atmosphere, found the room a bit dark though. The staff even pointed out service charge already added when I tried to add more.

Wow, amazing meal at the Burleigh Arms. We had eaten many times at Kareem's other restaurant so knew we were in for a tasty evening. The rabbit was excellent, so much flavour and still juicy. The laksa starter was packed with flavour. The food has a really clever mix of traditional ideas with amazing flavour twists.

I rarely leave reviews. I've lived in Cambridge for more than 2 decades, and while there have been significant improvements, the food scene has mostly been marked by mediocrity due to high rents and staff costs. Some of my favourite dishes come from street food vans. Now, there's a BIG HITTER in town, combining neighbourhood pub ambience with exceptional food and knowledgeable service, and I desperately want them to keep excelling. The menu is original and surprising - meals I've never eaten before, multilayered and beautifully flavoured. The drinks selection is great, with some impressive non alcoholic options, too. We took friends from Denmark, who really know their stuff and simply loved it. This is fine dining without the fine dining price tag or oppressive atmosphere. Bravo! Try it and tell your friends. (I had the mung bean starter and the Gnocchi, and now I can't stop thinking about them)

Get yourself to this pub/restaurant before lots of people find out about it. Great menu, perfectly cooked combined with attentive service. Really recommend!

I’ve come here twice in one week since the new ownership took over, the new menus are Devine, the new chef is excellent and very friendly. I came with my children and they were given a warm welcome too Highly recommended It’s close to the grafton and the the major parks around Cambridge

We opted to book for the 2 course Sunday Roast for my partner and Mother and were not disappointed. The starters were very different to your basic options usually presented with and were beautiful. Lovely presentation, great flavours and perfect amounts. Mains were excellent with good choices of chicken, pork and fish with vegan options available. Again presentation and flavour were great and all for a very reasonable price. Marvellous staff, very friendly and helpful would recommend. We will have to come and try the dinner menu one night. Thank you.

Had a really nice experience here. Food is great and affordable. Glad to be served by Andy and Jimena. They both are very attentive and lovely during our visit. It was a great experience for us, will definitely come back to here

Great Sunday lunch! Delicious food, value for money, nice portion size and service was spot on. Thanks to Andy (and Jimena) for taking care of us and being attentive!

Truly enjoyable place with tasty food and amazing service! Jimenc really took care of us. Highly recommend the mung beans, tamale, and pork roast.

First visit to the Burleigh Arms today. I would recommend more people visit. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a delicious meal and a good selection of beers. I will definitely be returning and telling friends about our visit.

Amazing food and great gastro pub with friendly and good service by Jimena and team. We will be back for sure thank you.

Great atmosphere, staff and menu. The staff were attentive without being overbearing. The food was brilliant and the staff were all very knowledgable on the menu. We will be back

Finally another quality eating establishment arrives in Cambridge. Chef Kareem introduces some interesting, successful twists to his dishes. I particularly enjoyed the salt fish arancini. A fixed price 2 or 3 course menu is a great approach. Great value!

I was here twice the food and the staff never disappoint me. The food is fantastic, potion and price are perfect also the cocktail.

I've been to the Burleigh Arms many, many times over the years and the new chef coupled with the split of pub on one side and restaurant on the other works so well. The new autumn/winter 2024 menu is incredible, lots of really lovely options to choose from catering to all manner of dietary choices. As a vegetarian I had the soup of the day (tomato), the gnocchi and a brownie to finish. It was all beautifully presented and utterly delicious. The gnocchi in particular stood out to me, they were clearly handmade and the sauce was wonderfully garlicky. The wait staff and the chef checked in with us several times to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. It was really cozy and I will definitely be going back again. Highly recommend.

Fantastic new autumn menu , food excellent, great value , service excellent. Had a very enjoyable evening, highly recommend it. Wish I had taken more pictures.

Simple ingredients cooked well and which tasting amazing. Started with the seafood laksa….excellent with just the right amount of spice. For mains we had the rabbit, with a haggis bonbon and the trout which was served with new potatoes. Then the absolute best part of the dinner …. The brownie 😍😍😍which unfortunately I didn’t get a photo of cause it was so good. would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of going. Great value, excellent food and great service plus 3 courses for £30, can’t really beat that!

Went for the autumn menu. The arancini starter was fantastic and market fish stunning. Would definitely recommend both. Service was attentive and really friendly. Will definitely be going back

Very cozy restaurant in Cambridge town. We arrived Saturday evening without reservation and got a very nice table. All service people were do outstanding friendly, had time for a little chat and explained the specialties of the venue. The menu was small but we found what we liked. Presentation and taste were great and we didn't have to wait long. Everything was just awesome.

Amazing food and attentive staff

Delicious food. We thought it was good value. Wonderful service including from our lovely server Mija. We would suggest more soft furnishings to make it quieter but otherwise it’s basically unimproveable. Highly recommended , we will be back!

I came for a quick pint ended up having a wonderful meal the bad side and good side is that the menu changes it every 3 months. I’m having rabbit

Wow!, this restaurant is a hidden gem, best get down there as soon as you can, because it will soon be packed to the gunnels when you find out how good it is! We had goats cheese and pea arancini which was fried in panko breadcrumbs, absolutely beautiful, followed by meatloaf with a spicy masala sauce and pureed potato, my partner had 12 hour cooked belly pork with a veg ratatouille which was possibly the best belly pork I've ever had and finally we had fresh mango mess which was really simple but tasted so sweet and fresh. Staff were brilliant and very helpful and friendly and finally, the chef himself came round, had a chat and checked with all the diners if they'd enjoyed the meal, an incredibly nice chap!! I really couldn't fault this meal at all, so far the best meal I've ever had in Cambridge....

Particularly favourable was the commendable manner with which the chef engaged with customers.

Awesome food and exciting cocktails! New and exciting pub in Cambridge. We’ll be back very soon!

Best Date Night so far after moving to Cambridge a year ago.

Amazing meal at The Burleigh Arms yesterday. Exceptional value for the quality of food on offer. Pork belly perfection. Can’t fault it.

My dining experience was unforgettable, the cured stone bass appetizer dazzled with vibrant flavors, and the crab and red pepper orecchiette was a true culinary masterpiece. Each dish reflected the passion and care poured into its creation. Thank you for the outstanding service.

Simply delicious. Complex and deep flavours. Chef Kareem is deeply invested and this showed with his personal approach. Make everyone special and you can't lose but no seriously this was a genuinely wholesome and satisfying experience. Pleased to see shabby old mismatched furniture with NO white table cloths. Jimena is a star and looked after us as did the young man who showed us to our table. Can't fault it at all. Lastly, it's such good value and dare I say it could be 20% more expensive to truly mirror the experience. We will be back very soon.

We dined indoors and had a great time! The staff were lovely and the food was delicious! I have recommended this highly to friends and family alike and plan on coming back :)

Chef Kareem Roberts cooks some dreamy food at The Burleigh Arms. Not to be missed.

We visited the burleigh for their tasting menu and were not disappointed, a great 5 course meal paired with cocktails made for a very entertaining evening. Great food, fantastic service and loved the restaurant. We will be back.

The food was absolutely delicious, and Jimena and the team were lovely. We’ll definitely come back.

Service was amazing, thanks to Jimena. I enjoyed my sausage roll and risotto. Would come again

Taster even was incredible. The food matched with cocktails was so good! Well worth coming for. Thank you.

Delicious and really good value! Highly recommended

Wow 🤩 We had an absolutely incredible meal here. Every dish was truly delicious and consistent! It’s comfort food x100 and I can’t recommend it enough. Exceptional value and a great opportunity to enjoy food cooked by a chef with real ability and a unique style. Best curry sauce ever too ! Absolutely loved it ♥️

We had a lovely evening at The Burleigh Arms. Food was delicious, the staff were all friendly and attentive with a special mention to Jimena who served us. Our experience was well paced and a lovely touch that the chef came out to speak with us. We were offered a complimentary starter which was absolutely divine. It was excellent value and I’d definitely recommend.

I've been here 3 times since the new chef took over. Easily amongst the best food and service in Cambridge for a surprisingly affordable price. The chef came out to talk to us and offered us his new experimental dish which we loved. The whole team is dedicated and committed. Highly recommended.

Amazing food and great service. We have a great dinner time. Thanks!

Gave the hotel a miss and glad we came here instead. Excellent food, friendly service and good beer. Could not recommend enough.

We had a wonderful lunch at Burleigh Arms on Sunday with our family who came to visit us, and the experience was delightful. The food was superb, and the service was exceptional. A polite young man, whose name we unfortunately didn’t catch, along with Jimena, provided outstanding service. Every visit to Burleigh Arms has been consistently excellent, and this time was no exception. We will definitely be returning!

Very yummy food but a bit pricey. Lovely dining area and garden. Nice big tv to watch sports events too.

Awesome food, really great tastes and twists on classic dishes, without being pretentious. And super good value! Already been twice since it re-opened, and will definitely be going again very soon

If I could rate out of 10 it would be an 8.9. I was impressed with the depth of flavour in all 3 of the courses I chose. The presentation was thoughtful and well executed. The dishes were simple in concept but complex in taste. The service was quick and the front of house staff were polite. Would definitely recommend to those considering excellent food for a reasonable price.

Great lunch at The Burleigh Arms. The food from Chef Kareem Robert’s was incredible and he came out to talk us through the menu. We had a warm welcome from the staff. Great atmosphere and delicious cocktails.

The Burleigh Arms is a fine establishment, that does great pub food. I had the delight of trying their pina colada and an assortment of other tropical drinks, which were all tasty. For the food, their burger and chips were excellent. I also had the strawberry crumble, which is a must-try! A truly comforting and satisfying end to any meal. The pub has great food, a good atmosphere and lovely staff.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Burleigh Arms restaurant in Cambridge and tried their 5 Spice Pork Shoulder. It was a truly delightful experience. The pork shoulder was incredibly tender, practically melting in my mouth with each bite. The five-spice seasoning added a wonderfully aromatic flavor, perfectly balancing sweet and savory notes that made the dish both delicious and irresistibly tasty. The presentation was also impressive, with the pork shoulder served on a bed of vibrant, fresh vegetables that complemented the rich flavors of the meat. Each element of the dish was thoughtfully prepared and contributed to a well-rounded, satisfying meal. Overall, the 5 Spice Pork Shoulder at the Burleigh Arms is a must-try for anyone visiting Cambridge. It's a testament to the restaurant's ability to elevate classic dishes with creative and flavorful twists. Highly recommended!

Excellent all round, fantastic food & drink on offer , friendly welcome, would highly recommend this place , thanks for a nice evening.

Fantastic pub and restaurant. I had the chefs special; crispy chicken wings with a strawberry hot sauce. So good! Just the right combination of sweet and heat 😁Friendly staff, Unpretentious and not too pricey either. Would highly recommend!

Good friendly modern bar but still good ales. Great but tough pub quiz every Thursday night at 8pm. Update July 2024: Had our first visit to the 'new' Burleigh Arms with ex Trinity Chef Kareem at helm to take advantage of the well priced set lunch menu. £22 for 2 or £26.50 for 3 courses. We had the 3 😋 Very impressed with the flavours, presentation and service. Lots of tables either way so no need to book. Quiz returning soon on Tuesday nights

Best pub in Cambridge! Such friendly staff and incredible food! Will definitely be going back

Had a wonderful 3 course meal at the Burleigh Arms. All staff were so friendly and great atmosphere and food definitely some of the best I’ve ever tasted. A hidden gem in Cambridge. Make sure to visit the next time you are in Cambridge

Shocking. In today for a family meal post an event. 2 hours to get our food. Food extremely average, orders forgotten and sent late. Wasn't busy. A complete joke, then apologised and told our service charge had been taken off the bill. Won't be back, would advice not bothering

Great food, new management and chef. Absolutely lovely menu. Astonishing food 😍 thank you so much.

Popped in with some friends for a quick pint and a bite to eat and ended up staying all night, beautiful venue with a lovely beer garden. Andy and Annii could not have been more welcoming. Clearly a very experienced bar team, advised us on their selection of beers and spirits. Fantastically kept beer and a selection of spirits at a quality rarely found in pubs. The food was absolutely spectacular and arrived incredibly quickly. I had the Arancini, and the coronation chicken and both were just impeccable. Best coronation chicken I’ve ever tasted and quite possibly the best Arancini outside of Italy. Thank you so much to the staff some of whom I am not able to name unfortunately. We will definitely be back and will be telling everyone we know to head down to this fantastic venue, I advice you do the same!

Did not miss a step! Big projector screen in the beer garden is absolute bliss. Sausage roll and the arancini was sensational.

No room. Fully Booked. But still they made space. Just had an excellent Sunday lunch. Starter was lovely. The pork melted in my mouth. Garden is a fabulous sun trap.

My new favourite place to eat in Cambridge. Exceptional food and service at very reasonable prices. The chef even came out to meet us and discuss the dishes and menu. Highly recommended.

Ignore reviews before June 24; new chef producing 1st class food. Have eaten twice and going again on Thursday

Tom Arnold and the team are second to none.. I organised a family reunion here and we had 30 plus turn up. Tom organised our parking due to several family members with mobility issues.. From start to finish.. we had a fantastic afternoon and my goodness the food is to due for too .. The Loos are rather small but other than that the venue is good. Food is fab and the staff are top class.. Jake was on point .. Thank you Tom for reviving the Burleigh arms xxx

Lovely meal from an interesting menu. Recently reopened with new chef and team.

Nice lunch with a great surprise because the menu was new and amazing quality.

Sunday Roast was not as great as I imagined. The Yorkshire pudding was the best item on the plate, followed by the glazed carrots. The beef was too tough in my opinion. Also, I genuinely don’t think it is acceptable to charge £6 for the quality of the cauliflower cheese.

A lovely place we just stumbled upon during a day trip to Cambridge

Delicious butgers🍔 (double ones) 😀 and very polite and friendly waiter

We went about 2 hours ago and it was amazing. I have never had food like it. The 21 day aged beef burger was juicy and succulent. The relish and aioli were perfectly paired with the cheese and beef. Not too sweet and not too bitter. Really helped blend the flavours together. The burger didn't come with ketchup like most places, but honestly it didn't need it. The chips we had were fresh and crisp. We also got onion rings, we didn't get a photo of those as me and my partner devoured them. The coleslaw that came with it was so refreshing. The staff were lovely and polite. They made sure we had everything we needed. Compliments to the chef Louie, they were honestly amazing and we will be coming here again.

We had one of the best Sunday roasts in Cambridge. We had the duo (beef and chicken) and the pork roast, both we were filling and delicious. A bit more veggies with the roast would be nice. Thank you Amy for your friendly service ✨. Will be visiting again.

A nice friendly place. The Sunday lunch was wonderful.

Can't rate food as we didn't eat. But the service was outstanding, including a replacement drink free of charge when my 10yo daughter made a poor choice; friendly chap on the bar had great knowledge about his products.

Came here with my boyfriend, had chargrilled chicken with BBQ pork and he had fish and chips. Service was great, food tasted great, staff were very friendly and as luck would have it, the dining area was not overwhelmingly busy while the quiz happened which seemed great and fun! Would come again! 🙂

In Cambridge for a few days working snd popped into the Burleigh Arms. Ordered fish and chips. The service and arrival of the food was very prompt. The pub is cosy and a nice layout inside

Stopped in briefly tonight, and every person there made me feel welcome. It was late, and they were doubtless tired, but they still had time to deal with a semi-pissed oaf like me. Thank you, all!

Good food and drinks served to your table. Spacious with beer garden.

A lovely place we just stumbled upon during a day trip to Cambridge. Good selection of drinks and friendly staff. Beer garden and food menu looked good but didn’t try either on this particular visit. Would definitely come back for more!

A nice and cozy place to grab a bite or have a drink, close to midsummer common. Worth a visit.

Always a great Atmosphere, service and food

The staff were very friendly and the drink was very delicious and wouldn't mind coming back their some other time ☺

Quaint little pub with beer garden behind.

Classic neighborhood pub. Good service and food. Kid menu and vegetarian options.

Good pub food, went early evening so quiet

Really nice place with garden outside, lively staff and clean. My only issue is the extremely high prices for the food. Small portion and very expensive.

I had pint of the local bitter and it was off, food prices very high for small portions, plus point is the overall decor and ambience

The best impromptu find! Lovely staff, lovely food

Friendly and helpful bar staff, decent beer, good atmosphere. Well worth a stop!

Good beer and friendly staff.. Didn't eat there, so can't comment on food, but plenty of other people appeared to be enjoying their food.

It was quiz night and service very slow.

Great place to eat and drink The bar area is spacious with a good selection of beers. There is also seating outside for dining and if the sun is shining its a sun trap. Food is excellent and good quality. Within easy reach of the city center. Its also got its own parking. Well worth a visit.

Had a midweek bite there. Good beer, good food, good service. Downside is that it's nowhere near where I live

Nice drink after a walk along the river. Helpful team to us tourists!!

Nice pub, helpful staff. The food was good.

Great beer, great service and, although I didn't try it, the food looked good too

Opportunity to try taster menu. Fabulous. Lovely pub. Excellent food. Great atmosphere.