The Cuckoo in Huntingdonshire

Lovely food the roast dinner is fabulous and our server Charlie looked after us brilliantly The decor is really nice and the pub is a nice destination venue for celebrations and family get togethers

Lunchtime meal - quick service by Danielle and Ella. The food was lovely. Sticky chicken, Camembert bites, fish and chips and burger!

Always a lovely meal and first choice when back in the area. Menu has lots of varied options and something for everyone. The staff are polite and good service. Thank you

Kaci served us and was an absolute delight. Amazing service!!! Really enjoyed our food as always!!! Lovely atmosphere and great location

Went here for a few drinks and some food with the family, first time we’ve been here and overall it was very pleasant. The cocktails we had were very nice (it’s also nice that there’s a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks), and we had some bar snacks with our drinks, first time in a good while I’ve been able to have whitebait and it was lovely. Later on we had some of the main course food, I had a stone-baked margarita pizza and it was perfect - not to mention a generous portion size for the cost! Only downside (not the Cuckoo’s fault at all) was an elderly couple who were seated nearby, they gave the staff an awful amount of abuse, swearing and being incredibly rude. I’m pretty sure one/both of them were rather drunk too. Staff were very gracious and handled it as best they could - I’ve been in customer service and dealt with similarly belligerent customers - I know how frustrating it can be! Overall a very nice experience, great food, nice drinks, very friendly staff (despite the curmudgeonly old woman’s assertions) and a lovely venue. Will definitely come back if we’re in the area!

Excellent service Great food Pat provided exceptional customer service

Cat was awesome. Food was good. Lovely vibes.

Great well cooked food and service. I was a customer a few years back and the quality was good, but over time the quality back then had dropped off quite a lot over the span of a year or so we stopped coming unfortunately. But trying out the food now it far surpasses the quality it was back then, even the historic best is not as good as it is now. Our server was Dannielle who did a great job and was really polite and the roast dinner was absolutely spot on. Could not fault it. Whatever has changed in that time has been a significant improvement.

Our food and service was perfect for my daughters birthday, and the building is beautiful, thank you

Lovely, welcoming staff at the bar upon arrival. The log burner was enticing and created a relaxing atmosphere. Ordered off of the bar menu. Three items for £12, absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend! Ricky and team were fab!

Lovely afternoon spent here 3 items for £12 on the bar menu. Food was Amazing. Ricky and team was amazing made us feel at welcome and at home. Definitely worth the visit

Ian is such an amazing chef! He cooked our meals so well, we’ll be back soon! Thank you Ian!

The service from Ian the chef was amazing! The quality of his meals are superb!

What can I say, the meals prepare by our chef Ian were delicious! I’ll be back to try the steak next! Thank you for a great meal Ian!

Food was really nice, the chefs name was scott. Service was impeccable from Ella. Will be making a return very soon.

Great service from the chef ian, amazing food, will definitely be returning very soon!!!

We had a really lovely dining experience, and we had a lovely waitress Ella, she was very friendly and attentive, and very kind. The chef Scott who cooked for us made an enjoyable meal and Ashley made our pudding which was really tasty and presented very well. Also the music was a lovely selection and was a good volume

Great service, very attentive. We were a party of 10 and the order was correct. 2 people are disabled and in wheelchairs, we had a large space reserved for us so we could get the wheelchair in and out without issue.

Staff are friendly and welcoming. Not rushed at all having had our meals and chatting.

A lovely place for a few drinks and a good meal

Great staff Great atmosphere Great food

Excellent service and friendly staff

Ella was very lovely and friendly ,paying attention to us,great service.

Lovely fish finger sandwich great service by Danielle

Visited yesterday as we often have in the past. Very disappointed. No staff at arrival, when one did arrive she claimed they had no availability but second person immediately took us to a table. After a short wait the drinks order was taken but these failed to materialise. Food ordered but then had to ask when drinks were coming as they had still not arrived. Whilst waiting for our food we noticed one plated meal get transported to the dining area and then returned to the kitchen. My companion jokingly commented that she hoped that was not her meal getting cold ! When we did get food it felt as if it had been sitting ing the kitchen for a while and was luke warm at best. The fish was dry and the chips overdone and were mainly the edge cuttings from the potatoes. The hunters chicken was passable but not as good as in the past. We felt the restaurant was understaffed. Towards the end of our meal we were asked how things were but the server seemed uninterested in our reply and just walked away. As stated we have been to the Cuckoo on several occasions, including two Christmas Day lunches, but have to say that this has been by far the worst experience we have had.

Dinner said chicken with BBQ and bacon and cheddar , came with a bechamel burger slop on top very salty and managers answer was it's got cheddar mixed in with it....lady who served me did look upset so at least someone was bothered 😡

Lovely food, great service and very friendly.

4 stars for the food as the beef in the pie was a tad tough and gristly, otherwise very tasty.

Lovely meal, excellent service. Thanks Ella!

Lovely pub with a large outside area. Good food

Lovely as always, best Sunday roast I've ever had out at a restaurant. Will definitely come back!!

Good place, decent place, portions are to big ))))) very lovely and attentive service! Highly recommend

Great service for a large party Very attentive, many thanks Ella

Excellent food. Terrible service.

Great food and drink in lovely surroundings

Food price going up, staff quality going down. They forgot how to talk on the phone in a proper manner. Advertising children's Santa events that's not even going to happen according to staff, but still taking deposits for it. Downhill.

I used to love this Pub but the last few years it’s really gone downhill. The roast dinners are always lukewarm/cold even if you ask them to make sure it’s hot. The whole pub is dirty. The tables are always so sticky. It needs a revamp and has done for years. The service isn’t great and one Sunday I was in the manager didn’t even seem to acknowledge any customers! I have no idea why they can’t serve hot food and why the roast potatoes are like tough rubber and the veg like rock. I go as it’s my local and hope things will improve but they just get worse. My last visit the Lukewarm/cold food made me sick.

Before I even ordered anything the land lady said I could park my campervan there. Alwalton is a picturesque small village where everyone knows everyone else. We were made to feel very welcome by the friendly people. The service was excellent and I enjoyed my meal. I highly recommend The Cuckoo to anyone travelling. James.

Rubbish service no one tells you at the price your paying you need to get your own knives and forms and condiments still waiting 1.5 hours later still not got my meal...rubbish won't come again.. Having read other reviews I hope our experience was a one off and others have a good experience....

We drove past here on way to hotel. Booked online. We have vintage inns near to us and know you get a decent meal. We were not let down.

We enjoyed our meals, I had the chicken,bacon and avocado salad. But I only had 1 small piece of avocado and I'm not sure that makes a salad 🤔. Husband had lasagna which he said was very nice.

Nice pub/restaurant in a lovely location. Reasonable food and beer choice.

Vegan menu great shame no dishes with pulses. Unfortunatly if you are vegan or dairy free you xannot get tea ir coffee unless its black as no soya milk..... big no go .....shame

Lovely food, great looking a bit sad inside. windows rotten and many lights not working. Food OK but not much choice

Nothing was great, the dining area we were sat right next to the toilets so we could smell the toilets while we ate our food, we booked for 2 pm and didn’t get served our meal until 2:46 pm, when the food did arrived the kids meals chips were Stone cold, The dining room was absolutely freezing. We were told that the radiators were on so we went and checked them and they were cold, we also asked if we could put the fire on and they said no, not very hospitable very slow service and some of the food was cold.

Food was amazing, Gift was a very attentive waitress the only downside was the lighting was a little intense

The food was really good—everything we ordered was delicious and well-prepared. However, the experience was a bit overshadowed by the waiting staff. Our waitresses were loudly chatting about going out and getting drunk, their antics etc which was both distracting and unprofessional. It took away from the otherwise pleasant dining atmosphere.

We had a perfect evening. The food was faultless and the service was fantastic. Cat and Nicola went above and beyond to assure we were looked after. The venue was beautiful and I would recommend this place to anyone.

Really disappointed. Called in here on my way past. I’m not from the area and was travelling to my hotel. First of all I hate the impersonal nature of ordering via your phone. As a solo traveller part of the reason you go out for a meal is to talk to people. Anyway, I was hungry so thought I’d try the steak. Ordered medium. Came out well done. Ordered salad. Originally came out with chips then the waitress changed for 3 lettuce leaves, 1 slice of cucumber, and yet more tomatoes. Ordered dauphinoise potatoes as a side. Came out burnt to a crisp so no sauce. I wanted to send the meal back as I’d paid £21.50 for the steak and £3.75 for the potatoes but didn’t want to cause a scene. No idea why every part of the meal had to come in a separate dish either…. If a waitress had bothered to come and see how the meal was I would have said something but they didn’t. Honestly, just stop for a drink and eat somewhere else.

Absolutely fantastic experience at The Cuckoo! This pub has quickly become my go-to spot for a great night out. The drink selection is superb, with an impressive variety of craft beers, fine wines, and expertly mixed cocktails. Whether you're in the mood for a classic pint or something a bit more adventurous, they have something to please every palate. But what really sets The Cuckoo apart are their desserts. Each one is a delightful surprise—creative, delicious, and beautifully presented. From their rich chocolate stout cake to the intriguing whiskey-infused bread pudding, every dessert is a treat worth saving room for. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and outstanding menu make The Cuckoo a must-visit. Five stars all the way!

Gift provided a fabulous service - an asset to The Cuckoo. Thank you

Great time. Gift was amazing - she will go far in life. Rob

Despite living two minutes down the road, we haven’t been here for over a year, as we had a very bad experience on Father’s Day last year. We came this afternoon and a lovely roast and a drink. We had to wait a bit for the food but they were transparent (and it came quicker than we were told!), and we didn’t mind waiting in the sun!

We were served by Gift who was lovely. Great customer service bubbly personality yet professional. Good was excellent. Tables were a little too close but really enjoyed the evening.

Fantastic experience great food outstanding service cat really looked after us thank you

Service is great, food is spot on. Very welcoming, see you soon. Keep up the great team.

The food was great, Reece our waiter was excellent meeting all our needs as requested and was so polite and helpful!!! We had a wonderful time

Good food.lovely atmosphere.lovely staff....Reece exceptional customer service, absolutely brilliant..thankyou from Jacob and family ♡

Been here a few times recently and have the same issue - service. You can stand at the bar waiting to be served while staff walk by, load the dishwasher, do all kinds of things, except serve customers. A one-off during busy times maybe, but 3 times in a couple of weeks??

Nice pub, but the food is appalling. The attached picture of a Chickpea burger w/o the bun cost £15.75. Whichever chef's allowed this to leave the kitchen clearly lost their passion a long time ago.

For Izabela - thank you very much for all your amazing service, professionalism and kindness.

Great service from isabela, thank you for making us giggle 😃

Good food and selection of beers, good atmosphere. Great service by staff; particular thanks to Dominic, super-helpful and friendly.

Really great experience at this pub! The food is amazing and the portions are enormous. The service was great and the staff is really friendly 10/10 recommend

tonight, my dining experience was elevated to another level, all thanks to our amazing waitress, Gift. From the moment we were seated, Gift greeted us with the warmest smile, instantly making us feel at home. Her name truly reflects her presence—she is indeed a gift to any guest who has the pleasure of being served by her. Gift's attention to detail was impeccable. She anticipated our needs even before we expressed them, ensuring that our glasses were always filled and that we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive; she made excellent recommendations that catered to both our tastes and dietary preferences. The way she described each dish was so vivid and enthusiastic that it made us excited to try them all. What truly set Gift apart was her genuine warmth and friendliness. She engaged with us effortlessly, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and personal connection. Despite the restaurant being busy, she never rushed us and made sure that every part of our meal was perfect. Her positive energy and attentiveness turned a simple dinner into a memorable experience. If you're dining at this restaurant, I can't recommend asking for Gift enough. She will turn your evening into something special with her exceptional service and delightful personality. Thank you, Gift, for making our night so wonderful! We will definitely be back, and it will be because of you.

A lovely dinner with friends. The waiting staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the dishes. My meal (the chicken panang curry) was delicious.

Fantastic food, Izabella (our server) was great, quite noisy however as it was very busy.

Part of meal was over cooked. The rest was under cooked. Staff didn't have a good knowledge of drinks on offer.

Came a little too late to enjoy some food a pity the kitchen close at 9 during the week it was highly recommended. But the place and the atmosphere was amazing

The choice of dishes can diminish as the evening progresses at The Cuckoo. We arrived at nearly 8pm so a few choices were not available. However the food we did order was fresh and an excellent quality and to the table quickly. Nicola who looked after us was extremely professional.and attentive. Our French visitors were very impressed.

The pub is within walking distance from our hotel so for us easy to reach. Atmosphere 5 stars. Our server Izabela was delightful . Our chef Ian was spot on this evening. Could not have been a better experience.

Visited the cuckoo on a Sunday evening whilst visiting family in the area.I ordered a Sunday roast myself and my partner the sea bass.We dis sit outside on one of the warmest evenings this year but don't really expect your food to come almost chilled. The roast turkey I had was enjoyable but would have preferred it warmer and not missing the bacon wrapped stuffing.Did think about going to the var to mention this but by then my meal would have been stone cold.Maybe a follow up from serving staff asking if our meal was OK could have rectified this.Slightly disappointing end to our day in a lovely pub in a great setting.

Lovely dinner we were a table of four and we all enjoyed our food we had great service by our server Ella

Had a wonderful experience gift was a lovely waitress

Great place, Izabela provided excellent service.

Our waitress Izabela was lovely and was very attentive, the food was great (thank you Chef Ian)

Very nice dinner yesterday evening, great service from Izabela would recommend

Lovely meal, experience, and atmosphere. Thank you Gift for your amazing service! Keep slaying & I hope pharmacology works out!!!

Lovely girls night dinner. Service from Izabela was great and super friendly. Food was quick and tasty.

Great food, Gift was a really nice waitress helpful & attentive. Will be back again.

Izabela’s service was exceptional and she was very friendly and attentive. The food was phenomenal, thank you, Chef Hollie!

Izabela was so helpful at our table this evening. We had a lovely night, and food was fantastic (thank you chef Hollie!)

The food was lovely and the customer service from Gift was exceptional. Thank you!

We went out for a meal with our friends to cheer us up and what an experience we had - our lovely waitress Gift, was a breath of fresh air. She was very pleasant and very engaging and couldn’t have been more helpful. She was a gift to us, and I hope that she to the Cuckoo, and is given recognition she deserves. Oh! and by the food was good too.

Really enjoyed our meal and great service, thanks to Izabela and the team!

Great food and service. Thankyou to our server Gift who was lovely and helpful. Always love coming here and will continue to come here. Enjoyable atmosphere

We’ve visited a few times since the new take over. Everytime we’ve been welcomed by very friendly staff, especially Lorraine, who goes out of her way to chat to us and make us feel at home. The service is brilliant, even when it’s busy. We are slowly making our way through the extensive menu, and will be sure to be back to try more of the lovely food!

Excellent service. Lorraine is efficient and friendly and super helpful. She makes coming here a pleasure. Excellent food. Only recommendation would be to check stock as we came last week as well and both times there were several things on the menu not available, which was a little disappointing.

Lorraine was very friendly and professional, service and food excellent.

This is the second time in two weeks that we visited the cukoo , on both occasions we had a very good meal with excellent service from Lorraine, we will definitely be going again as they were very welcoming and were very dog friendly.

Lovely meal no faults and great service from Lorraine thank you.

Lovely pub & fantastic food! Service was fab! Izabela & Scott were great!

Visit on 7th August 2024. Food was good. Pub was very busy and waitress (Gift) was obviously working very hard but very cheerful throughout

Gift was absolutely amazing and super attentive. Amazing food and atmosphere.

Me, my partner and parents came here for a meal out. Our waitress was Gift she was very energetic and highlighted all the stuff that was available and gave some of her recommendation which my partner really liked as she took her recommendation and enjoyed it. I would recommend visiting it is a great place

Last minute decision to visit, made very welcome by Gift, our delightful hostess. She was very personable and helped us choose a lovely meal. We were lucky, as I would recommend pre-booking as this venue (and Gift!) are a delight and obviously popular.

Great service from Gift this evening

Lorraine is so lovely Made our service Smile and good laugh 😊

Very dissapointed, many items on menu not avaliable ie no pies, no triple roast, no turkey, items also not avaliable no beans served with sea bass, banana not caramelised on pudding, and no dog treats

Very nice lunch, good service, lovely pub