The Mitre in Cambridge

The place is really nice, wood and brass, classy. Food was fresh and good portions. Service was good as well.

Coming in we were greeted promptly by the man on the bar, very friendly, decor was lovely, comfy seating. Unfortunately it went down hill when the food arrived. Our starter (salmon) was brought out with our mains (beef rib, shin, brisket pie and the beef roast). All food was on cold plates which meant anything touching the dish was Luke warm upon first bite. Our server was kind and very helpful and offering to fix the situation however we opted out of waiting for another one to be made or the other option would be to microwave it which I also didn't want. Taste was overall bland only slightly saved by the gravy the beef was chewy and tough, mashed potatoes tasted a bit like instant. There was a small fly that bagged about a quarter of my cider, the size of the fly seemed it may have come from outside soil or standing water. Unfortunately we wouldn't choose to come again for food, we aren't locals so probably wont be back either way.

We happened to jump off the bus because the restaurant sign said fish and chips. What an accidental find. Great food. Good beer and cider selection on tap. I had the beef pie and my husband had the fish and chips. Both were excellent. I wish I had tried the rabbit pie to get something I can't find in the States. Worth a stop. P.s. we didn't leave hungry.

Excellent cuisine with choice including vegetarian, and a large selection of beers. Typical English pub decor. Reasonable prices.

A good place to enjoy food and drinks.

Very old pub, warm atmosphere. Good choice of beers. Not cheap but the calamari plate was good.

Liam was a great laugh and made my visit a really good one! Good food and good vibes :)

Good food, decent Guinness, accomodating for a 1 year old and top service from Laia

Nice pub close to the centre. Good food, pleasant service. We recommend the pies, they were amazing.

The waitress was more interested in putting dirty dishes away than serving us. The gravy was lumpy and the menu on the website is not the same as the menu when you get there.

Great decor inside, warm welcome from friendly staff. Good range of drinks. Although we didn’t stop for food the menu looked great and so did the food brought to a neighbouring table

Unfortunately the food delivered was not as described on the menu! A pie with no gravy and a nourish bowl without rice and quinoa and burnt halloumi. Ordered from here a few weeks ago and food was perfect. Be prepared for unpredictable food!

I highly recommend The Mitre for anyone wanting very good food, decent beer all at reasonable prices and all in an environment that allows cross-table conversation without having to shout or use sign language. I can't say what it might be like on other nights but on a Friday evening in February we had lovely fish and chips and a SUPERB rabbit pie with some normal wine and beer without having to chase any staff or scream to be heard. The latter may have to do with the soft furnishings and carpeted floor but the normal conversational tones of the cultured patrons present at the time helped a great deal. May The Mitre live long and prosper!

Lovely pub with very friendly staff. Food was excellent and reasonably priced for a city centre location. Plenty of choice of beers and knowledgeable bar staff if you don't know which to have. Will return here next time I am in town.

This stunning pub has a gorgeous environment and really helpful staff:)) The bar manager Liam and chef Dylan deserve a huge thank you for their amazing service and stunning food. Made our experience feel luxury, a must go to & I highly recommend

Came for a few drinks and decided to have food too. The beef pie was amazing and all the food looked great. The team were also super friendly and accommodating!

I had the best fish finger sandwich was so fresh and yummy, I would definitely come back again! They staff were also so helpful and friendly

Very cozy pub with friendly staff. Went there especially for the veggie pie and it was delicious.

If you are in the area pop in to this lovely pub. Great food, great staff and a lovely atmosphere!

Visited this pub with family while in Cambridge. Had dinner for 9+ people and have to say the food was delicious staff were great and drinks were super.

I've been in The Mitre many times of the years and it's a great pub with friendly staff and a good atmosphere......but I'd never eaten there, until this weekend, whilst watching the rugby with friends. Traditional pub menu with pies a speciality. Perhaps I should have gone for the pie, as the sausage and mash was dreadful. It really should have come with a health warning. Tragically bad. Perhaps it was an off day in the kitchen. Brilliant pub but.......eat before entering.

Very nice lunch experience. Friendly staff, very good food (especially the gravy, and bonus points for proper vinegar for the fish & chips), quite good ale selection and cozy atmosphere.

Loved this pub in the hearth of Cambridge. Delicious sandwiches and friendly staff..highly recommended

Very disappointed with my visit to this place. The waiter was unfriendly and even rude, which ruined the overall experience. The food was no better: the potatoes were hard, and the chicken was dry and rubbery. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant unless they improve both their service and the quality of their dishes.

We enjoyed our most recent meal at the Mitre. The fish pie was delicious - compliments to the chef! I was driving, so I was drinking Guinness Zero, but I was impressed by the selection of drinks on offer. I'd highly recommend the Mitre for a quality lunch or evening out!

Lovely pub. Had an amazing fish gujon sandwich the other day and the selection of alcohol free drinks they have is great! (Guinness 0%!)

Very nice and welcoming pub, excellent food: I recommend the Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale pie and the Beef, Rib, Shin & Brisket pie.

Food option variety were perfect for a big group, the food was absolutely delicious - especially the rib pie! Also special shout-out to Liam for his incredibly diligent, helpful and friendly service. All round lovely experience, thank you very much.

Visited while in Cambridge for the day and was absolutely perfect. We’d had a bad experience somewhere else shortly before and needed somewhere for lunch and came in here. Greeted with a smile as soon as we got to the dining area, seated and served quickly, this alone made me a lot more relaxed. We both had the chicken Schnitzel which was lovely (although the pies looked amazing!) and we felt comfortable and not rushed at all, even though it was busy. Staff were professional at all times and the place was decorated beautifully. A real feel good experience which made our day. Will definitely come back next time we are in Cambridge

It felt colder inside than outside. They really need to reconsider their approach to saving money by not heating the place. It was extremely uncomfortable to have lunch in such cold conditions. P/S Outside was 5 degrees.

Best pub I’ve been to in a long time, always so cosy in there and they have lovely Christmas decorations up at the moment. Service was amazing and facilities very clean, will be back soon!

Returning customer Haven't been to Mitre for quite a while. Therefore returned to revise my previous review. Oh no, compared to last time, there's one Yorkshire pudding today. And it's not crispy anymore. Though the gravy was as good as I remembered. Glad that the pie was still nice. That lovely handmade pie crust with juicy fillings. Blame the inflation, everything is not well valued as I remembered now.

This place came recommended for its fish and chips but unfortunately I had a pretty mixed experience. The fish was tasty but unfortunately I was only given a very small amount of chips, probably less than 10 on the plate which for a dish that is £18 per meal with service charge is pretty outrageous. Also had an issue when I went to pay and the bartender mixed up the order and almost charged me an extra £20, an honest mistake but made me feel difficult for pointing it out And didn't apologise for it. they then had the cheek to charge me the service charge which despite being optional wasn't mentioned at any point and I didn't have the option to remove as I would have. I think you should be more upfront about the service charge, for example actually giving you an option to pay it rather than having to ask to remove as it's not really optional.

Nice place,but £5:65 for a ordinary pale ale is over priced

Great boozer, good beer on tap, great vibe

Had lunch here during a day out visiting galleries and museums. It was a cold day so it was lovely to get somewhere warm and quiet for half an hour. The fish and chips were ace but there's *a lot* of fish (if you go for the large option on the menu it basically means you get two pieces!) and only a handful of chips, but it tasted fantastic. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend for lunch if you're in the city.

A friendly and popular pub in the heart of Cambridge. Beer was great and they provided samples to try be buying.

Cosy traditional bar in a lovely area. Really lovely spot for a drink.

When in for a drink, staff were friendly and helpful, prices were reasonable, seemed to be enough range of drinks to choose from. Seemed like a nice enough pub, albeit a little quiet when I went.

Tiny portion of 6 small halloumi fries for £6.75!

As an American, I had to try proper fish and chips. The food was delicious. The portions were huge. The peas are nothing like in America — they are delicious. They were really busy and so service was pretty slow. The atmosphere was great and all of the staff was lovely.

A very nice place, very busy. Everything great except they were short staffed. Ordered ok, clearing table took an age. Those who were working did a great job, but definitely could have some more help.

Food was terrible and very small portion wad OK gone but now wast of money

My first English pie and it was delicious

I cracking pub in the center of Cambridge. When I visited there were a couple of very obnoxiously loud patrons that the staff were happy to complain about behind the bar (out of earshot) but didn't do anything about it. That said. I finished my pint and left them to it as the only people in the pub.

I’ve been coming here regularly but just wanted to highlight some exceptionally good and proactive service yesterday. Kudos to the team :)

We had a wonderful experience in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The staff and service were excellent, with Laia standing out as an exceptional server. Thank you to Laia and the entire team for making our visit so enjoyable.

I really liked this place! A quiet night for them, but just what I needed that evening. Very well kept beers and plenty of snacks to nibble on. Used to be part of the pub next door ( both now separate pubs in their own right). Very convenient for where I was staying and wished I could have stayed longer. Will return when next there!

Pretty good. Minor service errors like omission of carrots on one plate. Tasty pies. Oddly no salt left on tables!

The meal was outstanding in terms of size of portions and quality of food

Great place to eat great food with great service

I had their beef and ale pie. It's basically a gravy pie, there's more meat in a Greggs stall bake.

First time in Cambridge, I found this Lovely pub, in the city central, Very good gnocci pasta, Good booze, I will be back.

Steak pie and mash. It's so good. I'll be having it again for sure. Friendly driver.

Perfect pub in Cambridge to stop and recover from the hell of shopping. Food looks good too.

Having been to the Mitre a few times I can honestly say that on the latest experience we will not be returning. Nothing was great! Service was shocking. On a Sunday, no roasts left or pies. Every table bar none had issues.

Avoid, terrible service, roast dinner was cold, my partners roast chicken wasn’t cooked, wouldn’t waste your time coming here, staff were very unprofessional.

Great spot for lunch! Italian fella behind the bar was a delight!

Best pub in Cambridge town! Friendly quick service and great selection of beers, will definitely come back

Had a cracking time here, the guys behind the bar really know their stuff. Loved the gin selection, will definitely be back!

Really good all round pub. Great selection of beers on tap as well as bottles and spirits. Very friendly staff. Definitely one of my favourite pubs in the whole city

Cosy lunch after a lot of walking round cambridge Cute italian behind the bar recommended the sandwich which was just what we needed Such an old traditional setting, really in keeping with the history of the town so was a great spot for us visitors

Lovely fish and chips, wish the chips portion was a little bigger but it still hits the spot

Lied to me!! Tried ordering food and they said the kitchen was closed..then while I drank my pint, two tables successfully ordered food!!!

Very good pub with proper pub food favourites. Excellent service, very friendly helpful staff.

Great atmosphere, incredible food and amazing staff. Would definitely come again! Well worth the visit.

Stopped here for late afternoon meal - pub was quiet . Ordered salmon fishcakes , and service was efficient by pleasant staff . The fishcakes were lovely - hot and tasty , and were served with new potatoes, and a crisp and fresh salad. Cost was £12.

Nice staff but the food was a let down . We decided on Sunday roast , the beef had run out so went for chicken instead. The roast after a very long wait with stuffing balls missing. Chicken skin not crispy, veg undercooked , broccoli was just stalks . The missing stuffing arrived at the end of the meal . The waitress apologised for the meal and knocked £7 off . A lot of people sat around us seemed to leave their food , a change in the kitchen maybe required .

We had a fantastic lunch in Cambridge, with a Sunday roast beef and two pies. We've been here before, and it was well worth the return. The staff were helpful and friendly.

Nice pub, slightly less busy than others in Cambridge

Great pub for a spot of lunch big wide range of pies to try so that was very nice I will be back soon so I can work my way through all of the pies

Good place to have a couple of beers. Fish and chips was nice too, but don’t expect something more than bar food. But it was tasty.

Great staff, great beer, dog friendly, and really good food. I had steak and ale pie which was delicious and my wife had lamb shank shepherd's pie, equally as good.

Table was available early which was great, waiter friendly and remembers orders without writing down which is a bit nerve wracking but he did it correctly. Beef pie was very poor, 2 bits of beef only, at first when we fedback we were told the pies were made offsite so it wasn’t their fault which wasn’t a great answer. However she returned to say she could refund the cost of that meal which I said was appreciated, we actually had 20-% taken off the drinks too. So actually it was resolved well in the end but would be better if the pies were up to scratch as my brother was very hungry & likes a pie !

The best fish and chips in UK. We received super services from henoc! Great bear aa well. 😃

Ieri, abbiamo fatto pranzo al Mitre, Pub carino molto tipico. Abbiamo mangiato fish & chips e delle torte salate, molto buono. Ci si può tornare

I had the slow cook rib pie and lamb pie, and my friends had fish pie. The fish pie had a very good taste - it was smashed potatoes with cheese, salmon and 2-3 shrimps with carrot and broccoli. About the beer, Nicolson’s pale ale is the best or one the best in England

2 beers, both too hot. 2 chips, both too cold, reheated on request, but in the microwave. NOT recommended at all... and unfortunately it was our last night in England

Nice pub, not too busy. Good vibes

First time visiting today. Lovely steak and ale pie and slow cooked beef pies. Both served with fresh creamy mash, carrots, and yummy gravy. We would certainly go back and totally recommend it.

One of my most favourite and go to pubs in cambridge always friendly and efficient staff, always has a great relaxed atmosphere. You really can't beat a Nicholson's Pale Ale.

Food was actually disgusting. We were in a group of 5. Two of us ordered steaks that were barely edible. Like a dog’s chew toy. Chewy, gristly, without seasoning. Two of us ordered the worst shepherds pies we’ve ever eaten. Actual dog water quality. Tasted cheap, frozen and flavorless. The fifth person ordered a burger that was decent. Food was way overpriced, robbery. Beers were decently priced. Vibe was ok, food slow to come out. Friendly staff. Skip this place, a must-avoid pub while in Cambridge

Great beer, great cocktails, great food, friendly welcoming interested staff.

Food was enjoyable. The broccoli served with Shepards pie was tasty with an added texture of roasted crunchy rosemary twigs. The salmon starter was a little disappointing, didn’t expect it to be served on bread but would prefer just salmon. Service in dining area was great. Thanks!

Ordered 4 large fish and chips. Fish was a small portion of burned and broken-up fillet (I don't think we got a whole fish fillet in each order). The fish was so bad it was mostly inedible. Chips were ok, if slightly dry. If I had received this in the restaurant I would have sent it back. This is awful.

Great food, drinks and atmosphere

Lovely place for a drink and some people watching. Great service from bar staff.

This is the first time I've eaten here my friend and I loved our starter and main meal at lunch time and the service was good and I wish I had spoken to the chef the food was excellent and we will be back again

The food was okay. There are better places to go for, but the atmosphere was okay still.

Lovely traditional pub. Just came for a drink. Was busy with a good atmosphere.

Super nice service, great food and a very cozy atmosphere. For all wheat beer fans: there’s also Paulaner here.

Proper English pub in Cambridge. Had a very good Christmas roast here in 2023, very good and big plates for very reasonable price. Anything you’d expect from a traditional pub in England.

Our first visit to Cambridge and had a great experience here for sunday lunch. Plenty of choice for vegetarians which I always appreciate. My partner had the wild boar and chorizo pie which was apparently delicious. Special mention to the lovely Italian gentleman behind the bar, fantastic customer service and great bloke!

Beer, cappucucino, Seafood was great.service was great too.

One of the famous Cambridge pubs. Loved by students. Perfect location. Mentioned in many books.

Shocking experience today did used to love the pub and today was refused service. I will not be returning

Much better than Baron of Beef next door! Not too expensive and food was good too. Ill definitely be going back

Welcoming and friendly staff. The food is fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is good and it is not noisy. We had a nice time for lunch.

portion size really small for the price

Aaron and Imran on the bar were amazing! Great pub with a friendly atmosphere and awesome bar staff. Would recommend 🤩