The Porterhouse in South Cambridgeshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Called in for a meal. Good food, friendly staff, reasonable cost. Will return

Had a lovely night's stay Room immaculate, great service would highly recommend

Birthday meal steak and salmon very impressed with the food and location the staff are very friendly and polite.. The options of beers is good 👍 and popular. We fully intend to revisit the special food options are good for midweek.

Food was good, but the menu is uninspired beyond pizzas and burgers with Cambridge prices while being outside the city. £8.50 for a pudding is really OTT especially when it was a pretty tasteless sponge (meant to be ginger) and then orange flavour was just compote on top. No draft ale, everything electric pump, so that was disappointing. The people in the bar area were noisy so found conversation difficult as we were seated close by. Was a good halfway place to meet friends, but next time we will go elsewhere.

Great beer, Great food, great service

Very pleasant afternoon family .

My wife and I ate here for lunch today. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had eating out with allergies and intolerances. They were very well informed and went well out of their way to accommodate our needs. The food was superb, and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. The seat by the window was a really lovely touch. Parking was easy. I can't think of how the experience could be improved! Even the way they explained the service charge was really transparent and non-pressuring (and it all goes to the staff). We'll definitely be coming back soon!

Very good reputation locally Second time of staying. Wasn't sure of the concept of the B and B, but I guess it works? Maybe upgrade guests to The Studio as I notice it was not occupied.? The choice of cereal was just coco pops, which wasn't good, no cheese or ham or berries., no fresh pastries. A little too basic perhaps? Being a solo traveller I did wonder if anyone at all was on site? I was alittle concerned?

Nice little pub which serves really nice food. The only downside is its a bit small which makes for a nice atmosphere but you really need to book ahead to make sure you can get a table. Beer good well looked after. Great little village pub.

Apart from no Aircon, and it being very hot, this is a lovely place to stay at.

Lovely tasty chilli prawn salad at lunchtime. Outside near the teepee

Visited for Sunday lunch. The food was ok. Choice of turkey, beef or pork.

We really like going to the Porterhouse. They do some good beer and I like that the cask beer changes so I can try different ones. The food is so nice whenever we’ve eaten there. It’s a bit restrictive for us not allowing kids in there after 7pm - tricky to have dinner out after work in the week.

We had a lovely evening; great atmosphere, great food and great service. Couple in the party ordered steaks requesting different ends of the cooking spectrum - one blue, one medium/well done. Both were cooked to perfection. I had the fish special of panko crumb halibut which was melt in the mouth. Husband opted for the guest dessert - white chocolate and baileys bread and butter pudding. To be honest, he didn’t get much of it as after I had tasted it, it was too delicious to stop! Thank you Porterhouse for a lovely meal and looking after us all so well.

We didn’t stay in a room but I can only imagine they would be at least 4 stars after the fantastic meal and service we had in the pub. Awesome food and very very good service. We will be back!

Great atmosphere, service and food

During our recent stay at this B&B, my partner and I, both of whom have traditionally male names, encountered an issue that brought to light an important consideration for the hotel's booking process. Our room was initially prepared with twin beds, which seemed to be an assumption based on our names. This incident has underscored the need for the hotel to reevaluate its room assignment policies to prevent making assumptions about guests' bedding preferences based on their names or perceived relationship, ensuring an inclusive and respectful approach for all guests. Given this experience, I suggest that the hotel consider making twin beds the default setting for room configurations, allowing guests to request a double bed if that is their preference. This adjustment could help minimise assumptions and ensure a more comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of the nature of their relationship. Despite this initial oversight, our concerns were quickly addressed after we communicated them to a very attentive staff member. (However, this prompt resolution makes me reflect on the possibility that, had we arrived later, the issue might not have been resolved as smoothly). The room was reconfigured to feature a double bed within 45 minutes, which I was very impressed with, during which we enjoyed a delightful meal in the dining area. The food was slightly pricey but justified by its freshness and quality. The room, once adjusted, was spacious and inviting. The combined beds created a large and comfortable sleeping area. The bathroom was simple yet impeccably clean, and the shower stood out for its ample space and consistent hot water, accommodating even for someone of my height of 6ft 4. We were also pleased with the shared kitchen, which was well-stocked for breakfast and even late-night snacks, including chocolate yoghurts. Overall, our stay was very enjoyable, thanks to the staff's willingness to accommodate our needs. We look forward to returning but will make a point to specify our bed configuration preferences in advance to avoid any confusion. This experience highlights the importance of adaptable and considerate hospitality practices that cater to the diverse needs of all guests.

Great place for a short stay in the area.

Best meal we've had in years, great food, great service and a great setting. Highly recommended.

Another fabulous meal here this evening. With a special valentines menu in place and cleverly available the night before for those of us who can't make it out on tge 14th. Free glass of fizz and the usual wonderful service. Can't recommend this village pub enough great food, good setting and fantastic service. If you are in the area well worth a visit. Super tasty menu tonight top marks to the chef thanks everyone for a lovely evening 😀 💝🫶💖

Food was fantastic and service was impeccable. We will definitely be coming back soon

Spot on. Great food, great bar, great service!

Excellent meal, friendly service, there is obviously a skilled chef! We were recommended the pub and will definitely recommend it to our local family and friends.

Middle of the road. No better, no worse. Good was acceptable. Staff were ok and bill was fine. No complaints but a 'half empty' experience. Empty feeling.

The customer service was first rate from all staff. Thank you.🙂

10/10 recommended. Rooms, service and food all fantastic.

We had a pub lunch!!! We loved it & it was the Best!!!

Bit of a wait for service but excellent food

There’s 3 rooms upstairs and we stayed there when visiting family. Small cute countryside pub, foods alright and this place gets very busy for drinks. Our large bed were 2 twins put together which is the norm in Europe/UK but our beds were different heights and lumpy on this trip. Update 12/29/2023: we got the studio room this time and is much better. Services in the pub are excellent.

Met some colleagues for dinner and drinks. I didn't stay over but a colleague did. Food was great - interesting twists on classic Christmas food. Lovely service.

Fantastic staff very good lunch time food Can’t recommend it enough Well Done

Excellent service. Definitely will be going back.

Cozy pub, very friendly staff and good food, we ordered a chicken tikka pizza and cheese + bacon burger, both were tasty, well cooked and a decent portion size. Good variety of menu choices and some good beer. Thankyou for a nice evening, will definitely be back.

First time and last time. Got to say the food was very tasty and the waitress very good but she need someone else to help her as she was rushed off her feet and I had to wait an age to pay the bill. I couldn’t enjoy my meal as there was a party of people with kid from the age of 3 to 8 years old screaming their heads off with no control for their parents. I really didn’t want to be there with screaming pitches and was giving me a headache. Who in there right mind as a pud owner let this happen? Not a great experience and I won’t be returning anytime soon.

Nice food but rather limited vegetarian choice. Friendly server, sadly only the 3 of us in the place for lunch.

Pub grubs nothing to write home about, tried it so won't be returning, nothing wrong with the food as such.

Lovely food and great service 👌

We wanted to mark our wedding with a small celebration - the Tipi was ideal for this. It is a lovely space to mingle and chat. The food was excellent and the staff went out of their way to ensure we had a relaxed, memorable day. I would thoroughly recomend this for family occasions, or celebrations.

We attended a party for friends who recently married. We were so impressed with the venue and organisation of the event. The team at the Porterhouse couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. We used the teepee which was most comfortable and there were rugs and hot water bottles (yes, it was during Storm Antoni) which some guests really welcomed. The food was excellent especially the thin crispy and freshly cooked pizzas. Everyone had a great time and what more could you ask!

Good food and resonable prices. Friendly staff. It was nice and busy with quite a lot of customers.

The welcome, the room, and the decor were excellent. I stayed for 4 nights, for me, this was a little bit much. The pub is on a very busy junction with juggernauts going past often, even into the night, very noisy in the room, and quite often made me jump and woke me up. If not lorries, then there were noisy boy racers or motorbikes. Clearly this is not the pubs fault, but 2 nights at most would be OK. The breakfast was OK as a continental, but again, a bit much for 4 mornings, bananas were over ripened, no butter 2 mornings, even though I had told staff, and mouldy crumpets one morning. Just little things that are important, that were missed. My bed was made daily, but no cleaning done, bin not emptied or loo roll replaced. I bought some butter and left it there in the fridge. I had tissues with me for the bathroom. I had one meal in the pub while I was there, which was very good. The kitchen for the rooms was stocked well with a variety of drinks, so could have a hot drink at any time. Generally, as I said, 1 or 2 nights at The Porterhouse would be fine. This was booked for me through work, so I had no idea about the place before hand.

This is our second great experience eating at the Porterhouse in the last couple of weeks. I don't normally write a review for all the places we visit on our travels (unless it is really bad!), but this is an exception based on the quality of the venue and food and exceptional standard of friendly interactive service by staff. We chose to eat in the 'Tipi' on a warm summer evening and staff were thoughtful to locate our table with comfortable ventilation. Highly recommend a visit to try it out for yourselves.

The tipi was a lovely setting with fairy lights, blankets and a cosy hot water bottle to keep us snug. The food was delicious and they were happy to adapt the menu to all our fussy requirements. The service was great too. A lovely night and we will definitely be back!

Had been here before with a friend so thought I would try again with my family. Absolutely shocking food. Ordered the beef bourguignon which on the menu said served with creamy mash and greens, the only way to explain was a dollop of mash with what looked like a tin of stewing steak on top with a large portion of red cabbage on the side that clearly looked like it was being used up from Christmas! Lots of mushrooms added to the mix but not one piece of beef just tiny streaks of steak. Absolutely vile. Will not ever recommend or return.

Very clean beautiful modern decor and nice con atmosphere we were met with as we came through the door greeted by a lovely young lady who took out order and showed us to our table. My friend had a duck pizza and I had a Mediterranean platter and some small fries absolutely beautiful food very nicely presented perfectly cooked and brought out to us in a timely manner great prices.

Staff were friendly. Food was awful, quesadillas vegie, missing the veg. Money has to stretch these days, wont be back. I complained about the lack of content, minimal cheese, one mushroom and olive and was told the chef would be told.the bill was not reduced, awful.

Could not fault it from service to atmos to food, thumbs up all round. Good choice of wines and mains. Tbh starters not such good choice but chose bread with oil and vinegar from add ons to main as a starter and was great. Dined in the teepee and was so good, great idea. The gravy on the venison sausages and mash was just divine, I would drive 100 miles for that alone! Pudding we shared and was just right size. I will be thinking about this meal for a long time!

Week night visit to our local eatery - didn’t book, and chose a table which was not cleared, but although really busy, staff very quickly cleared the table and took our order. Shredded beef chilli was suitably spicy and very well seasoned with rice. Try the gammon steak, which was absolutely lovely, freshly grilled pineapple brought out the flavours alongside a fresh medley of green vegetables - a delightful meal!

I looked forward to the meal as the setting was nice in the tipi outside. The starters were nice despite the flatbreads being burnt but the main was possibly the worst meal I've ever had in a restaurant. I ordered the Stuffed Chicken with roast new potatoes and seasonal veg. The stuffed chicken itself was nice but the roast new potatoes were disgusting, tasteless with a hint of plastic. The veg was rubbery and difficult to eat. I won't be going back.

Very nice outdoor eating area. The middle Eastern style Gazebo outside was very nice and cozy. We went with a group of friends in a very warm day but there were fans available and the Gazebo had open curtains around it to let the air in. Food was good and every one liked it. Pizza was very nice and crispy . The only small criticism I have is that there is a small step over before getting into the Gazebo which is not marked properly and my friend tripped over it very badly. In a sunny and bright day, it is a lot darker inside and easily missed. He was lucky that his head did not hit the table in front of him. I brought it to the attention of the waiter and he didn't take it very seriously.

Excellent food and service. Even though no children's menu they made an effort to make something for my 4 yo granddaughter.

A consistently good venue for lunch. Traditional pub menu with light bites, popular main courses and freshly prepared pizzas which are generous and tasty. All very reasonably priced and good value.

After going to the Porterhouse once before, we decided to book to celebrate a birthday for 2 people, there were nine of us and one dog. My daughter booked it all in and the staff made it so easy for her. On the day we...

While house hunting, my wife and I stayed overnight at the Porterhouse, not quite knowing what to expect. The evening meal was a delight; we anticipated good pub grub but the dinner was a few notches above that -- well presented, and very tasty. Good...

We regularly eat here as we live locally and have always found the service consistently good. The staff are friendly and happy which goes a long way nowadays. The food is always hot, well presented and decent in size, we particularly enjoy their puddings too....

We came here for a girls lunch out! The menu was varied from pizzas to steaks. I had the vegetable tempura, my friends had a gluten free pizza, burger and stuffed chicken breast. All were wonderful, we were warned the chicken breast would take a...

On the plus side the waiter was a nice young man who was very obliging, but the food.... I had a vegetarian dish, it was the worst meal that I have been served for a long time, bland and flavourless. The couscous hadn't been fluffed...

If you like bland flavourless & uninspiring food THIS is the place!! Shockingly bad quality food even managing to make pizzas tasteless, now that is some achievement!! In fairness the service was friendly & the staff conscientious but sadly that does not make up for...

What a disappointment, the food was awful, I can't remember the last time a plate of food was so bad that I sent it back, the returned version wasn't much better, none of the other meals were much better, mostly because the meat in all...

Had a hard time trying to find a place that would accept dogs and be open with food at 4pm. Porterhouse was friendly, quick drive away. Had duck, plum sauce and brie pizza which just works. Also arancini starter. Outside seating , dog bowls, open...

Two of us went for lunch. We ate in the bar as there were only a few drinkers in at the time (teepee was offered - no idea how busy it was). The decor is pub and attractive - limited pictures/guns/books etc. and well chosen...

Just popped in on the off chance we could get some lunch today, there was seven of us. The staff were absolutely brilliant, they fitted us in the tippee which was lovely and really inviting. Our waitress was really fantastic, helpful and friendly. Great food!...

We were a group of eight, including two children. The staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. The choice was good, including three specials. Everyone ordered starters, main courses and desserts. Everyone enjoyed their choices. All in all it was a very enjoyable evening with good...

We stayed in the studio room and ate in the teepee. Service from check in onwards was excellent, member of staff working in the teepee at night was exceptional. Studio room was lovely, clean and well laid out. Food (camembert starter, 2x pizzas and 1x...

The Pizza us absolutely lovely and full of flavour. The drinks are good too. The pints are crisp and fresh. Staff nice. Perfect

Ate here ony own tonight, as I'm working away from home. Had the venison bangers and mustard mash. It was stunning!!! Seriously tasty, well presented and just gorgeous. Staff were friendly and attentive! Will definitely be back!

I met my best friend tonight for a birthday dinner and a catch up. We’ve both driven past loads of times and thought it looked lovely but not been in! So glad we finally made it as the staff were so lovely and welcoming and...

We read the reviews about the Porterhouse and booked a table for Saturday lunch. The pub is pleasant enough, clean and well decorated. We were shown to our table and asked if we would like a drink. We ordered our meals, I ordered the rack...

We had a lovely evening dinner, food was wonderful and the staff were so attentive. The tipi makes for such a cosy setting - would highly recommend

After reading the review on the local magazine called Velvet, we decided to have a meal here. We opted to sit inside and ordered our drinks and looked at the menus, then we waited and waited until a member of staff asked us if we...

Can’t give the Porterhouse enough praise. Staff so attentive without pestering. Fantastic food, cooked to perfection by the chief ( think his name is Craig) all plates cleared…… even the people who are fussy eaters. Nothing too much trouble for our host Fran. Totally recommend

A very friendly welcome and excellent service on a chilly evening at the end of our 60mile cycle ride. The Tipi is a lovely venue with plenty of rugs. The food was great and universally enjoyed by everyone in the party of 10.

The Porterhouse is just doing takeaway service - food and beer at this time. We decided to do pizza and went for their special 'Christmas pizza.' It was lovely, probably something more difficult to do but tasted great. It came with two pints of Black...

This was our first visit here as our Daughter has just moved into the Village. The staff were very friendly and had all the COVID regulations in place. The food was amazing, one of the best meal's and quality in a long time, and service...

We have just moved to the area and are trying all the local eateries to find our new favourites and this place looked so inviting this was our first pick. Started well, lovely friendly staff, seated in a snug little table and offered drinks and...

Awesome! Food perhaps some of the best pub grub we have had in years, amazing roasts and delicious desserts. Polly, who was serving us, was the epitome of good service - efficient, upbeat, helpful, but yet not too pushy! We will definitely be back.

This place is always our family favourite choice! The food is really fresh and has a homemade deliciousness about it! The staff are very friendly too! **Bonus points**The kids can always find something they enjoy on the menu and they love to spot the cute...

Stopped for the weekend in the studio, really nice comfy B&B the studio has everything you could want. It is a self catering breakfast which is nice. The pub serves great food. We were visiting family locally but the pub is only a 15-20min walk...

Well organised and very helpful. The room was, clean, spacious and well equipped and the DIY catering was of good quality and generous. As it is on a busy road, traffic noise after 5.30 am was noticable, though not bad and the settee was also...

The Studio is an excellent place to stay. Spacious, well furnished and decorated, and the owners are very generous with the provisions included to make your own continental breakfast. There is a comfortable double bedroom semi open plan to the generous living room area and...

Five of us arrived after 2.30pm feeling very hungry and thirsty. The smiling young lady behind the bar couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful. She explained that all the food was freshly cooked 👍and would take about half an hour to prepare. Drinks served...

I can only continue to speak great things about the porterhouse. They have great food and good drink on offer. We have come to sit down for a meal regularly and we've had the takeaway pizza. On top of that they are great with my allergies which are wheat, garlic, onion, several other vegetables and egg. They are always so accommodating and don't make me feel awkward for having to say my allergies. Will continue to come back here and recommend.

It was a late request to seat and feed 14 of us for a festive Christmas lunch with workmates but the ladies at The Porterhouse were welcoming, positive and upbeat from the moment I walked in. We supplied our pre-order and on arrival we got a friendly greeting and were served efficiently and quickly at the bar, with the meals arriving not long after once we'd sat down. There was a good atmosphere within the pub with the staff and some locals at the bar, a roaring fire in the grate.We'd ordered quite a variety of meals and my Christmas pizza was amazing to look at and tasted delicious! The veggies among us were pleased with their choices too and everyone enjoyed their food, half of us choosing very generous puddings and the other half wishing we had also ordered pudding as they looked so good.Thanks to the ladies out front and the staff in the kitchen for a most enjoyable meal.

We were so impressed with our Sunday roast today at The Porterhouse; huge portions, everything so fresh and delicious vegetables. Service is friendly and attentive and the pub has such an inviting atmosphere. We will be back for sure!

This is a great pub. Great food, staff and owners. A friendly atmosphere and everyone very welcoming. I was amazed with the studio room, what a beautiful room it is. It totally me away.

Stopped by at The Porterhouse for a brief visit recently. The restaurant and bar area was quiet for a Saturday late-afternoon but was generally pretty cosy. Christmas decorations were tasteful and our tapster was very friendly and cheerful. Ordered a Guinness which appeared to have been ‘free-poured’ and was slightly overflowing. Wasn’t bad but I’ve had better Guinness to know the difference! Would be tempted to revisit for food.

Staying nearby so had dinner here on a quiet Monday evening. The staff were very friendly and we were served quickly. We both had Salmon in a white wine sauce (off the specials menu) followed by two very good puddings - pear crumble and bread pudding. Everything was very tasty.

These are the best pizzas I've ever had. They have rich flavours and aren't like the normal pizza toppings you can get. I highly recommend the hoisin duck or Goats cheese pizzas.

Made very welcome even though we arrived later in the evening. Two rooms and a studio available, all directly accessed from an outside door so a good feeling of independence. Lots of hot water and great shower. Two rooms share a really well appointed kitchen where you have everything for hot drinks and DIY continental breakfast. Studio has its own kitchen. Really relaxing place to stay. Definitely recommend them. Great evening food too. Definitely stay again.

Needed a table and when we arrived it was very busy but plenty of tables available even tho loads of people - lots outside also. Order taken promptly and food delivered in very good time. The food was excellent in every way. Quantity and taste and variety. The satff were superb. The building very neat and tidy and the toilets excellent. Plenty of space outside on a nice day - on a main road but after peak hour seems to go quite quiet.

Stayed here for 2 nights as we had a birthday party to go to in Willingham. Room was lovely, very clean and tidy. I have Coeliac and informed them of this before I arrived. When I got to our room I found they had supplied my own gluten free bread, a packet of cereals, biscuits and chocolate. They provide a well equipped kitchen for your tea, coffee and breakfast needs. The people running the Porterhouse made us very welcome. The restaurant is excellent, both food and service. Will certainly stay there again.

This Hotel/Pub does a great thin crust pizza selection + a Drink for just £10 for lunch weekdays only and is a regular 'watering hole' for me and my business associates. The pizzas are served with a smile and with the cheese still bubbling and they also have that rare condiment - Chilli Oil. So make this a definite destination one lunchtime and enjoy the delights of this lovely 'pub' and its very pleasant and welcoming staff.

Just had a drink and starters Had a smile and service from the minute we entered your lovely place. Food was excellent being in the industry I understand service and class this place has both

We stayed in the studio, with a well equipped little kitchen which had all you would require for a short stay. The room had a bed settee and a double bed, ideal for a small family. The continental breakfast was supplied in the room, and was of a good quality and plentiful!

We visited this pub for a family Sunday lunch and was very impressed with the food availability as well as the traditional Sunday fare. We had Sunday roast and I had tempura vegetables with avocado and cauliflower rice which was really delicious. My grandson had a child’s pizza which he really enjoyed. With drinks and desserts the bill was less than £90 for 4 adults and a child which was good value as the food was great and the young lady staff were friendly and helpful. A great place.

food is awful place stinks owner buys used things on ebay flush if you look on his ebay account he buy bits for the pub on it

I booked a room for my daughter and son in law and we were invited to have a look at the accommodation.

The pub is a relaxed pub, the people and staff are really friendly. The food is excellent. Well worth a visit. A little gem.

First rate from start to finish.

It may be a small pub,but it's bright and set out in such a way,that it seems bigger.We had a warm welcome and shown to our table.The menu is varied and covers a wide range of tastes,from burgers to steaks.We had Camembert starters and a soup..The former was baked with rosemary and garlic,served with breads and chutney.It was lovely and the small jars of chutney were a nice touch . Broccoli and Stilton was the soup,again served with breads and had plenty of flavour.The mains were,a Parma pizza and Sirloin steaks.The pizza had a generous filling of ham, rosemary,figs,olives and Brie.The steaks were perfectly cooked ,with all the usual trimmings and the peppercorn sauce full of flavour.The puddings were very good..a skinny Eton mess and a Chocolate and salted caramel tart.The sevice was excellent and nothing was too much trouble.We will definitely be going back,to sample more delights from the menu.