The Pheasant Inn in Huntingdonshire

We went to The Pheasant for a Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. The food was fantastic. We were looked after extremely well by Evie. Her service was excellent. Will definitely be returning.

A rare find, a pub/restaurant with a great choice of drinks, an excellent range of food and very attentive staff. If it’s pub grub you want it’s maybe not for you but don’t let that stop you sampling the menu as you’ll be surprised how good it is. The staff go out of their way to make it special. An added bonus is that it’s dog friendly.

As always, the Pheasant provided excellent service and first quality food. My trout was absolutely brilliantly cooked and presented. Very crisp skin but very pink in the centre! I was delighted. The Chef Poissonnier knows their job very well. Congratulations! That said all of the other dishes were perfect too. Our friends were over the moon with the quality. Thank you, Pheasant. We'll be back again soon!

Lovely food, interesting menu. Very attentive service. Lovely atmosphere. Pies in particular were excellent. Highly recommend

The Pheasant was always a favourite place for a good meal, but it has something of a checkered history in the recent past. I was delighted to discover it had reopened and booked immediately. There might be new owners but the staff were as efficiant and friendly as they always had been. The prices had certainly changed in an upward direction, but, as always, you get what you pay for. There were three of us dining and we had three starters, three mains and two deserts followed by one coffee. A bottle of a light rose wine and one of sparking water washed it down, water is free by the way, The bill was £176.00 plus a well deserved gratuity, The excellent meal was worth every penny and I am sure we will be returning on a regular basis.

This has really upped its game, we opened for the Roast Beef & Roast Pork and neither disappointed! The staff members were polite and attentive, drinks order was promptly taken and our dog was also catered for with a bowl of fresh water and a treat or two. A solid 9/10, only issue if criticise would be to rejuvenate the outdoor furniture as easy to get marks on light coloured clothing.

First Sunday lunch with family. Excellent food and outstanding service . Will be back soon hope to explore the other specialties on the menu.

Absolutely stunning food at a brilliant price. Really over delivers! Wine list is top notch, with genuinely inspiring options, and also some local beers on tap too!

Came back to The Pheasant with friends to celebrate husband’s birthday and it didn’t disappoint. Had a great evening. Cocktails, good wines and great food. We all enjoyed it. Service very good too and a lovely ambience. Did mention that it was my Hubbys birthday on the online booking section which asks if there is an occasion etc. but nothing came of it which was slightly disappointing. Overall an excellent time had by all. Will return to sample the Pub Classic promotion.

Stopped here for lunch on a journey down the A14. Food was lovely and service was excellent with friendly and helpful staff. There is a really nice outdoor eating area for the Summer and the restaurant inside was lovely too. Would,definitely stop again sometime

Brilliant service exceptional food...very much looking forward to future and summertime visit at the back open space..

We used to come to The Pheasant a lot years ago, but when the last owners arrived it really wasn’t great and we didn’t return, so we were hopeful when we heard that it was under new ownership and read the reviews. The Pheasant feel is back! Locals drinking at the bar and a nice relaxed but competent vibe. Interesting menu with other options alongside the usual roasts (Sunday lunch) and good wines (slightly pricey but very nice). The food was excellent. Could not fault anything at all. Properly cheesy cauliflower cheese, flavoursome beef, good gravy. Starters and pudding were delicious. Service is very good too and we have no hesitation in recommending and returning. Finally, a good local restaurant that isnt too far away , back on its feet and doing a great job!

This is so refreshing to find ~ really great professional staff. Nothing was too much trouble no one rushed through service ie you were late due to a road closure but we are closing now ~ nope not here ~ a professional happy smiling team who look after you and brought us dish after dish of top drawer food!

My partner booked The Pheasant as a special surprise On arrival the frontage was very pleasing but once inside all character to this old establishment had been taken away. We were seated in the corner by a window where a rather dead hanging plant was placed Food was good Such a pity the new owners did not attend to the decoration It’s called ambiance

In the few weeks after Christmas, many people are watching their wallets and purses, so it was a delight to find that on our visit - lunchtime Thursday 11th January - the restaurant was well populated and it's not hard to see why. The staff are exceptional and the food fantastic. It's the second time we have eaten here; it won't be the last. There was an excellent value "Pub Favourites" menu, so I decided on a burger with cheese and skinny chips. Absolutely spot on. Then a generous pud to follow. Included in the £24 fixed price, a glass of wine or a pint. The decor is lovely; indeed our guest said she felt like she was in the dining area of a hotel. The enjoyment of a tasty, well cooked and prepared meal can sometimes be spoiled if the staff aren't up to the job. But not only are the staff good at the Pheasant, they are VERY VERY GOOD.

We have been here quite a few times and it was fabulous initially then dropped off. However, with new management we decided to come and see, we were not disappointed. Sunday lunch was delicious, the beef pink and melt in the mouth. The service was great, not too intrusive but attentive nonetheless. We really enjoyed it and will come back again soon.

Came here with my two boys (11 & 8) during a mini-break in Cambridgeshire, on a recommendation from a colleague. We had a really great meal at The Pheasant, and beforehand had a lovely peaceful hour reading on the sofa in the bar. What a stunning pub! Friendly atmosphere, beautiful decor, first-rate service and the food was EXCEPTIONAL. We had a few tapas dishes for starters, after which I had a turkey pie which was magnificent; there were good options for the kids, which were classics but done really well. And they were delighted with their puddings too. Very good wine list (alas I was driving) and the service from our waitress couldn’t have been better. Wish we lived closer so we could come back more often!

We stop here for Sunday lunch on our return from Thursford Christmas Show every other year. It never disappoints. Food is excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful. We look forward to our next visit in December 2025, on our way back to Worcester.

We're looking forward to trying the Pheasant again on a "normal" day. We went on Boxing Day and it was pretty disastrous. Meant to be a treat but it certainly wasn't. Starters were nice, no cooking involved apart from the pesto. Then the mains. The beef was grey, not pink as I was told it would be - but it was tender. The roast potatoes tasted a bit old but there were plenty. The "Chantenay" carrots were very soft. The Savoy cabbage was perfect but the portion was tiny. The gravy was nice but we got a different variety when we asked for more. The Yorkshire pudding was the main disaster; it seemed old, and very hard to the point of shattering. Desserts. The sticky toffee pudding was fine although the serving of sauce was very mean. The clotted cream with it is, in my opinion, the best way to serve this pudding, it's a relief from all the sweetness. The apple crumble was terrible; it came in a bowl with the custard already in it with the pudding. The apple was sour and the crumble was squidgy stodge. The service was fine although some staff not yet fully professional. We would have expected a welcoming hello and goodbye but that didn't happen. Our overall feeling was that there was serious penny-pinching going on with the mains and desserts but this is a very bad idea when you are judged on your last meal - but we do intend to try again because it's such a wonderful building and we've had many good experiences in The Pheasant, perhaps before the present owners, we're not really sure.

We booked for Christmas lunch at The Pheasant this year mainly because of the high standard of previous meals eaten here since the new owners took over. We were certainly not disappointed ...this must have been the best festive lunch I have eaten (and there have been many). The five course menu was well thought out and well executed. From the delicious canapes to the Starters of which we each had something different..... Soup, pate and lobster all of which were delicious. We all had Turkey Crown and Christmas Pudding followed by coffee and warm mince pies. I must mention our main waiter, Theo.... who was very friendly and efficient and definately added to the experience. Steve and the team are doing a great job making The Pheasant a 'must go to' venue.

We have been a couple of times with friends since it re-opened in early Oct. it is a really well furnished and atmospheric inn, with really friendly, knowledgable and efficient staff. Well located on border of Cambs. and Northants. near J15 of A14. They have a really varied menu servings selection of both A La Carte and Pub Classics, plus sharing Nibbles as alternatives to / as well as a good choice of Starters and Deserts. Their Pies are excellent. Great service. Can thoroughly recommend.

Always a favourite venue of mine and it lived up to my expectations for Sunday lunch. Warm and friendly welcome from all staff on arrival. Young Theo, our waiter was truly excellent. His manners, his ability to converse with a table of mixed ages was...

Outstanding meal. Came here with a couple of friends and was not disappointed! The staff were accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. There was a festive, cosy atmosphere and the food was to die for. Highly recommended the artichokes and the scallops. We will be back!

My wife and I visited The Pheasant this past weekend for an anniversary meal and had a wonderful evening. Each course was perfectly proportioned and beautifully cooked and presented. The wine list was excellent. We were made to feel very welcome and were looked after...

Spent a brilliant evening here at the pheasant in keyston with for a Christmas meal with friends, the festive menu was a real hit with us all. Such a good price at £37 per head for 3 courses, even had tea and coffee included. Fantastic...

Wonderful! Couldn’t recommend it enough. The service was swift and the food was FANTASTIC. The Korean chicken was fabulous and steak was cooked perfectly. The staff were very attentive! even on a Monday the atmosphere was vibrant. Will definitely be back.

So glad the Pheasant is back! We have visited a number of times for drinks since it reopened and have had two fantastic meals. The beetroot starter is incredible, my husband and son both had the Korean chicken starter and said it was absolutely delicious....

Wasn't a great experience we were given 1.5 hour time slot...my starter was taken away before l finished eating then we were charged £100 excess of the original price..however this was resolved....a party of 4...would we go again...no!

We first came here in the late 90s -it was always superb. Since then, The Pheasant has seen a few owners and although we still liked it - we didn't love it. So, I'm happy to say that on returning today with friends, it was...

Excellent front of house staff, waiting staff and meal. Good choice of menu and would certainly return. The only reason I would not give it 5 stars is the unfortunately situated step which is unmarked, so coming in from bright sunlight into a dark hallway...

First time visit since the change of management. Very welcoming staff and the layout of the dining areas is very good. Good ambience. Service levels very good. Portion sizes are modest but the upside is you will want 3 courses. Hake was good although nowhere...

Superb lunch in an excellent destination village country pub , staff fantastic, the Thai mussels were outstanding as were the crispy chips, such attention to detail, looking forwards to returning soon - thank you Stevie and the team

What an idyllic hospitality gem set in the beautiful countryside. The cosy bar offers a great selection of cocktails and beers, not to mention the fantastic wine list! The menu is impressive with a wide selection of menu options. One of the best parts is...

A very disappointing evening. We were really looking forward to returning to The Pheasant. Sadly, we had to wait for an eternity for our main course when people who ordered after us were served. Generally we could not describe the food as anything more than...

Excellent!!! Great atmosphere - the place has a real happy buzz - you want to be part of it. Excellent food. Very professional staff. Highly recommended! Wishing the new team every success - we shall return.

Had Sunday lunch in this lovely old pub the food was great with a varied menu which should suit everyone. The front of house staff were very attentive and friendly and nothing was to much trouble which made the visit even more enjoyable

What an amazing transformation of a beautiful village pub. Couldn’t find fault in anything. Stunning food. Incredible service with such attention to detail. Can’t wait to come back

Great to see the attention to detail of the new look in this lovely restaurant. Our meal was excellent, the menu offers superb choice for diners and the staff were attentive and very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

It’s back! This wonderful pub has reopened under new management and what more can I say then… wow! We booked for opening night and was so impressed, we tried to book for Sunday lunch the same week but it was already fully booked! Need I...

I forecast that The Pheasant will quickly become a destination restaurant. The premises, the beautiful location and the fine food and service will all play their respective parts. This was the first Sunday lunch since re-opening under new owners and on such a stunning day.......

What a wonderful night, great food, absolutely gorgeous, the menu is interesting, seasonal, local and delicious too! The decor is tasteful and country style, the wine list good and very importantly they are serrving local ales too! The service is good, with plenty of attention...

My wife and I attended on the opening evening and wasn’t disappointed. It was busy on arrival and many locals were present and the atmosphere was good and welcoming from everyone. Seated just after our booked time and we made our choices , cod croquettes...

Great food and service, never disappointed here.we stop here on our cross country journey from Cheshire to Kent or Essex. Sorry to hear that the current owners are moving on, it’s really hard to make ends meet in the resultant trade. Good luck wherever you...

We had our Wedding Anniversary meal at the Pheasant today and we were disappointed with the service we received. The food, as in the past was superb, but the service today was very poor. It was suggested, due to a big party being held in...

Visited on June 3rd for our daughters birthday, along with her 8 month old daughter whilst Daddy went to the cup final! What a wonderful meal we had. The staff were so attentive and couldn't do enough to assist with baby ,fetching high chair and...

I don’t know how it is possible to elevate a humble pea soup to the level they managed but it was absolutely heavenly. All the food was spectacularly good. Very nice service, and we were able to take our dog in and eat in the...

We often meet friends here for lunch which we always enjoy. There is a good choice of menu served up in generous portions, with super friendly staff in attendance looking after us. Overall, always an enjoyable and memorable dining experience when ever we visit.

An excellent meal - the chef had taken quality ingredients, put them together in combinations that work and then cooked them perfectly. Smooth buttery mash was properly seasoned, a rich, generously filled game pie, an unctous smoked haddock, cheese and egg bake. Front of house...

Disappointing evening meal ,sea bass ,1 small fillet ,had to wait for wine list ,wait for them to come back to take order ,poor service ,seemed like the young girl did all the work. It was such a gem in this area ,but now it's...

This is an amazing restaurant to go to for a meal. The food is absolutely amazing and there is a good selection on the menu. The staff are professional and friendly and the place is well looked after. I wouldn’t mind coming back here again.

A first time for us at this wonderful restaurant. We all had the 3 course menu at £31. I had a charcuterie and salami salad starter, then roast beef with all the trimmings and for dessert, sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and ice cream....

Been looking at visiting here for a year now but was put off by the pretentious menu. I did however see there were some classics to be had. So made the call to do lunch to test rather than ruin a special evening of no good. We ordered some nibbles, prawns and croquettes. Reasonable but squid over deep fried. Shame. I wanted fish and chips but it came with pease pudding, ‍♂️, an example of this place trying to be different. No one wants pease pudding. I opted for ribs after specifically asking the waitress if they were soft and tender. Oh Yes she says. Needed a knife to tear em away from the bones and when biting them, you could hear the rip. Are them as they tasted ok with their sauce. My wife had a steak which came with a peppercorn sauce. Not on the side but smothered all over the plate. I showed the waitress my bone remains with meat dregs and she said were they nice. I explained and her response was, oh sorry I’ll mention it to Simon. Who the hell is Simon. The incompetent chef ??

Booked a table for 4 and were seated on arrival.

Lovely main meal but service was poor. Staff should invest in the use of note pads to assist them !

We hadn't been out to The Pheasant for a couple of years but pleased to say we weren't disappointed and it was as good as ever. Great food, great service, and lovely surroundings both inside and outside. A great way to spend our Wedding Anniversary.

Great food, good beer and wine. Watch out for the starter portion sizes which are generous - which left no real room for dessert. Though we shared a couple between us anyway as they sounded, and tasted, great too!

We have been eating at the Pheasant for many years now. As usual Sunday lunch was excellent. We are moving to Norfolk now but very much hope to visit again when in the area.

The Pheasant always delivers a great dining experience. The menu is creative and always being updated - I have dined here twice in the last 4 weeks and been offered/ate different vegetarian options on both occasions- both meals were fantastic, nothing bland or “standard vegetarian” here. The wine list compliments the high standard of cooking perfectly, as does the service. The Pheasant has no faults and if I lived in Keyston i would probably eat there every night!

Great food and wine as always. Staff friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. Menu covers good range of traditional meals and something different. Certainly one of the places to go in the area for good food whether special occasion or just to meet up with friends and family.

A lovely feeling pub, great selection of drinks, with friendly and welcoming staff. The food selection was good, an additional veggie option would have been great. The food was delicious but I and several members of the party thought it was slightly over priced. We had a lovely evening and would recommend the Pheasant at Keyston.

The Pheasant is always good. nice location in lovely village and well worth the drive there. Food and attention excellent.

Excellent experience. We are shortly to move to the area & are looking forward to a swift return!

Lovely food, very friendly staff and reasonably priced for the quality. We will definitely be going back.

I’ve been dining here since I was a child..not that long ago!! Quality of service and food has always lived up to expectation. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. The quality of food / menus have proven great value compared to other local options.

This pub delivers great food along with great, friendly service, time after time. I would definitely recommend it.

Excellent service and delicious food! Thank you

Easy to book and made very welcome. Service good and food tasty.

We booked Sunday lunch as a group of 5. The food excellent. Our only complaint was how cold the pub was, we sat in our coats throughout the meal and were still chilly. We overheard staff commenting on how cold it was for them also. What's sad as we had Sunday lunch about a month ago and it was very cold then too so would appear this issue is not a one off. Please sort your heating problems as we would love to come back!

Menu interesting with some worthwhile inventions as well as a few old standards. Cooking and execution excellent. Sauces tasty. Friendly service and no noticeable delay between order and delivery to table. Wine list worth a read. Suggested pairings good. Pricey enough to keep you sober. Ambience sort of "Old pub" but good space between tables; conversation can be enjoyed without shouting or hearing others nearby.

Lovely quaint pub in a tiny village. Well worth the trip off the main road. Good food and friendly staff

Excellent lunch. Food a very high standard as usual.

Superb food but vegetables should never be optional extras.

We ate from the fixed price menu which offers limited choice. Somehow that does not seem to matter because the food is prepared and presented so well that I would probably thoroughly enjoy my meal even if I asked the chef to pick my courses for me at random. The quality is superb. The food is well supported by the wine menu from which we enjoyed an Australian red. The beer selection too pleased my palette. All this in a cosy village pub just 6 miles from my home. I wonder how I never found it before. I will find it again

We were recommended to use The Pheasant by friends and we weren’t disappointed. Fabulous food and service.

Enjoyed sunday lunch. Food all beautifully cooked and presented. Family atmosphere. Efficient service. Good value

I'm so glad we chose The Pheasant for my husband's birthday dinner! The restaurant itself has a warm and cozy feel. Service was efficient and helpful -- the suggested wine pairing with my meal was spot on. The food was superb and beautifully presented and we ended up stealing bites of each other's food. We'll definitely be back.

Fabulous service, very friendly environment and staff. Very good food, although cheese board a bit disappointing. not cheap and wine quite pricey for what it is, however, very enjoyable evening and food very tasty.

This was a date night with my wife. We had the pleasant surprise of the Curry night special on the menu which we both chose. The presentation and quality of the meal was outstanding and we will look forward to dining at the Pheasant in the near future.

As ever, delicious food served with great attentiveness and charm. I regularly drive from Norfolk to this delightful pub to meet up with family from Northamptonshire, and we have never been disappointed. A gastronomic experience and a welcome that is rare in its consistency. Bravo to all concerned.

we have known the Pheasant for many years, but bthis was the first visit for five years. Still the same. Excellent

Quite possibly the finest meal I’ve ever had. And I’ve eaten a lot!

Excellent menu choice. friendly staff and atmosphere.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere as always, menu choice was so good didn’t know what to choose, will definitely be back

We have lunch/supper usually on racing days at Huntingdon since we are not local. Last week it was to meet up with friends and the food was better than ever - excellent. Think the dining room wallpaper could do with a change!

Fabulous Sunday lunch, have booked in again in a few weeks time.

A much anticipated get together with old friends we hadn't seen for a while. The food and service were great. Interesting menu which did not disappoint. We had a range of choices and all of them were lovely. A very enjoyable evening.

Absolutely superb as it always is. Very welcoming, slick (and friendly) service and really excellent food. Highly recommended

Exceptional customer service from staff, I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Excellent food, staff and ambiance! Informative and honest staff and food to die for 😊

This is a fabulous restaurant. It is not cheap, but still very good value for the quality. Ideal for a quiet evening.

Having just moved to the village,,,,what a gem! Warm welcome and service. The Sunday lunch menu was excellent. The Fish pie was tasty with every mouthful, and the roast dinner was delicious. have booked again , so that says it all. How lucky are we to have a wonderful local.

This is a very good restaurant indeed. Simon is an accomplished chef. The only noteworthy fault is the organisation of service. We have been here several times, and always the same affliction.... we know good food doesn't appear instantly, but the team, friendlyand kind hearted though they are need some serious training in observing and reacting to their customers. Sitting people down with a menu, then waiting 20 minutes before thinking of taking the order gets very frustrating. Ordering 3 drinks and 15 minutes later still waiting for one of them to arrive isn't great. Forgetting to supply the bill when asked , then having to be reminded is pretty foolish. I have spoken to several folk who come here who all make the same observation, and some have said they are reluctant to come back - everything is so good, save that there has been a serious failing in the ability of the waiting staff to observe their customers and understand what they should do!!!! A modest investment in professional training could correct these errors, but I'm not sure that the owners are aware of them and their significance

Candlelit restaurant area, well presented tasty food served by efficient and helpful waiting staff. Pretty good value for money too. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere and good food, however I feel the service was average, particularly around the bar area possibly lack of staff as it was reasonably busy. However, we enjoyed our meal.<br />I would like personally to see the menu simplified as the flavours were all there, nevertheless they became masked as for me I think the dishes were a little complex. <br />For me simply high quality ingredients well cooked and presented are the key to a great menu, just my opinion.

First time been there, had excellent meal with client, service very good, friendly staff, food really good quality and presented well.

Excellent 70th birthday celebration with delightful personal touches - always useful to have taught the staff&#039;s children (well, almost always! ) and have a son who&#039;s worked with the chef! Many thanks for the Happy Birthday truffle. Exquisite! Great to see the Pheasant maintaining the highest standards, great food at reasonable prices.

Had a great boxing day afternoon lunch here, staff were friendly, approachable and appeared at just the right moments , food was amazing and lots of it, loved the atmosphere and would recommend wholeheartedly. Will definitely be visiting again very soon.

It was roomy round our table. Everyone enjoyed their meals especially the Seabass and pheasant.

We have often lunched here, usually on our way back to Cambridge after visiting family in Birmingham. It is always a nice treat to come, the food is always very good, the atmosphere is welcoming, warm and friendly. We would recommend the Pheasant to our friends.

Six of us neighbours celebrated our annual Christmas dinner together Good choice on the set menu No need to pre order Food excellent, service efficient and friendly. Overall very good value for money Would recomend the Pheasant and will go again