The Workshop Restaurant in South Cambridgeshire

Such a fantastic museum. Been coming here years. But why can’t you sort the food out?? I’m no chef but I can bake a nice cake and not offer a bowl of Doritos, slap a dollop of sour cream and avocado and a tiny amount of barbecue pork and charge £13 for it. People want: Jacket potatoes with assorted fillings Pies Pasta Decent salads Chilli Decent cakes No wonder nobody’s in here and the staff look fed up😆

Having spent a super morning looking at the British Aircraft Collection the nearby Workshop Restaurant seemed ideally placed for lunch. What a disappointment; queued for twenty minutes just to order two sausage rolls although the queue was not particularly large. The gentleman on the till spent a lot of time on his phone whilst another staff member was constantly clearing tables that were long vacated and already empty. When a third staff member turned up to help much time was taken up instructing him how to use the till: all in all a shambles. The chef in the kitchen had his act together and once ordered the sausage rolls were produced pretty quickly although the quality of them certainly did not justify the long wait.

Very polite staff and lots of room to sit . The chips were very nice and crispy. And we enjoyed a nice scone with jam and coffees

Food and service was good on a very busy day

DEAD SHOP MAN SAID 30 mins for chips SUCK UR MUM BRUV DO NO GO HERE IBR DO NOT

We went on Sunday amd there was hardly any food available, especially as I'm a vegetarian, so we had coffee snd chips. The place was spotless thought amd the staff friendly. Chips were great too!

Last year, this was a good place to eat with good options. Not the same now. Limited expensive choice, I went for the chicken burger. Plenty prepared at the serving hatch. Mine was dry, overcooked and tepid. The bun was dry and not worth the money. Sausage roll was tasteless and Luke warm. Coffee very week and milky. Not given the gold vip discount either. To sum up, a waste of £24.00 and would not recommend this venue.

Utterly disgusted by our experience. When we arrived in the restaurant, we took a photograph of what appeared to be a very nice menu. What we didn't know at the time, was that barely any of it was available. We are a party of 5 and just wanted a sandwich, a snack and a drink for lunch, but apparently this wasn't convenient to them. There were plenty of baked goods. There were no ham and cheese sandwiches, a limited number of chicken and sweetcorn sandwiches and the ham sandwiches we chose as a replacement were out of date! The highlight of the meal (the only one!) was the sausage rolls, which were very nice. The other insult was the price! The whole meal cost £60 - we had fish and chips at another restaurant which cost us £39 for the 5 of us. Utterly ridiculous. Do not recommend. Choose literally anywhere else or bring a picnic.

Friendly staff and good selection of hot and cold food. Seating both inside and outside on bench tables.

By the time I wrote this review, the restaurant had closed for the day, and I believe this should be its permanent state. It ruined lunch on what was otherwise a fantastic day of experiencing modern military history. I had the 'Churchill burger' presumably because it was formed from the compacted meat of the popular insurance company mascot. Bring your own food and live without regret. My friend Dave agrees. The staff were very pleasant, it's not their fault the food was heinous.

The choice of food at this restaurant (the only place on the Duxford site, I believe, to offer proper meals) is not overly inspiring. The quality is not too bad. But I wish I'd brought a picnic

My dad and I both had the jumbo hotdog each and a Coca Cola, lovely environment, very clean, with attentive staff, just a lovely place to eat and relax

Lovely food, great service. Priced well. We are a family of 4 and we had the B52 share platter. My goodness 😳 we wasn't expecting it to be so much! Everyone very satisfied, food was very tasty & would highly recommend. Wifi was playing up & paying by card (they're also cashless) but you can order & pay via app. Staff pleasant. Definitely go back, thanks for a lovely day!!!

Staff are miserable and not engaging at all. Food was dry. Bring back the burger van usually situated just outside this restaurant.

The worst burger of my life. Even Mc Donald's is better than this! It's 14£ for a burger. They cooked the meat , prepared the burger, and then put it in the hoven to keep it warm : but like this the meat and the bread are completely overcooked, and you can use the burger to play bowling with it.

I opted for the "Churchill Burger" and a glass of Merlot. The cashless order was something of a trial due to poor reception at the venue. Most of the staff appeared to wish they were elsewhere. My meal consisted of a burger with 2 leathery meat patties and just a trace of "Monterey Jack" cheese. The salad was minimal, with a (very) modest portion of over-cooked French Fries. The wine was good, but I would recommend potential patrons to try "The Plough" in nearby Duxford village for a more satisfying meal and better value.

Tried the Churchill Burger. Wish I hadn't. Meat overcooked and bun was not fresh.

Very disappointing - particularly bearing in mind prices. My order was not right initially and the fries were barely warm and anaemic. Limited Menu choice as well.

overpriced for what was in my opinion poor food. I had cream tea with the smallest pot of processed jam that I have seen. My wife had a portion of chips and a cup of tea. I think it was around £14, The chips was also the smallest portion I have seen and looked as if they had been around all day. The manageress was called because there was an overcharge on the bill and I really wanted to ask her when she had fallen out of love with her career. I would have been embarrassed to be dealing with customers while that offering was on the counter. Shame really because Duxford itself is a wonderful experience.

Loved it blueberry muffins delish

Nice food for a correct price. However, if you have a food intolerance like me their gluten free option is quite small but at least there is some options.

I had a late lunch on a not so busy weekday. There were only a few other customers in the restaurant. Service was good; the staff were friendly and everything was pretty quick. I got a burger that was top quality and well-prepared. The prices were reasonable; what you would expect to pay for quality food. Overall, very good!

Worst burger I've eaten in my life. And over priced 11£. Pure menu..

Poor service, expensive drinks £6 for bottle of beer.....

I have visited Duxford many times and eaten here before. The restaurant has been refurbished since my last visit and it’s much more modern and light. Very clean and simple. However the food has taken a turn for the worse. My sons hot dog was a normal sausage in a panini. My chicken burger was just a pre cook whole chicken breast slapped in a bun. Very poor.

Having a nice visit to IWM (which is excellent) but the lunch break was a big disappointment. Myself and my friend ordered foccachia, but both of them were very stale, the green salad was well past its use by date, and it was overpriced. Avoid this place.

Food was nice and waiting staff were very cheery and helpful. A tad expensive for what it is B52 burger and chips was over £10 . Very well presented. Had no trouble getting a table. We could not see a food hygiene certificate on show anywhere. Coffee and hot chocolates were served exquisitely and were very good

Fabulous food and they serve gluten free meals as well! An absolute treat to have a gluten free beef burgher, good portions plus well presented and well cooked. Tables well spaced and plenty of children's food available. Not a huge menu but very good. A good variety of drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic.

Absolutely atrocious. Poor quality, not freshly made, bad service. Dirty restaurant.

Good place, however overpriced and lacking choice

Ok great burgers but not a huge choice of food on the menu. Could be better

The staff are very pleasant and helpful and the menu is varied. Plentyiful selection of Burgers that will keep the children happy.

Decent food served by friendly efficient staff

Stopped here for a bite to eat to keep us going at this Airshow/Museum. Very pleasant staff. My wife, son and myself ordered a bacon bap each,this turned out to be very cold with small specks of mold on the bun. We sent them back and was told they would bring us new ones. They came over and was cold again. I took them back to the head of staff who felt them and could only apologise for this, Instead of us fresh cooked bacon he preferred to give us our money back. Sorry to say very disappointed.

Four of us had a great lunch here today during the Air Festival. No problem getting a table, a really friendly welcome from the lady at the desk, fast, no queue ordering at the counter, and beautifully cooked, tasty and generous platters.perfect way to spend an hour prior to the flying display. Licensed, but also scrumptious alcohol-free ginger beer! The B52 burger (with an extra patty, I have to admit) was scrumptious.

Excellent value for money. we both had the B52 burger. I asked for my husband's without salad, and unusually ti came without salad. The burgers were moist and well cooked. There was a good amount of bacon and cheese. The chips were well cooked also. we'll eat here next time we go to Duxford.

Popped in early for a bacon sandwich or similar and had a delicious sausage bap. Excellent coffee too. I returned for late lunch and had a lovely pasta dish. Desserts also very good. This is more restaurant than cheap cafe, so bit more pricey, but worth it, great presentation, excellent staff and a nice place to stop for some food.

Excellent food choices. Great experience of "dejay vous" , Good value. Clean. Friendly & helpful staff.

Four of us ate during our visit to IWM Duxford, couldn't fault the food or service but I did feel that it was a tad expensive for what it was.

We'd actually brought a picnic to Duxford as we'd read in some posts that food was expensive. We sat on the benches near this cafe to eat it and went in to buy tea and cake. We were surprised that the food looked good and prices were reasonable. The tea, coffee and cake were good at reasonable prices and for a follow up visit I think we'd eat here rather than bother with a picnic. Lots of tables outside and as we were lucky with the weather it was a very pleasant experience.

We visited here on an afternoon for a quick bite to eat before heading home.

We visited for lunch on a quiet day and our food arrived promptly and piping hot. Presenation was very good, generous portions which we considered good value with two main meals at under £20. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, the manager particulary helpful. There are limited views of the airfield which add to the occasion eating in one of the airfield’s original buildings. We will return.

Where the hostesses are drier than the burger buns!

Pretty poor. Plenty of staff seating people and clearing tables but you have to join a very long, slow queue to order because there is only one member of staff on the "bar". Menu choice very limited, quality way below what I'd expect for the price. Soft drinks were just warm plastic bottles - only alcohol kept in the fridges. Staff menu knowledge non-existent - had to call the manager over to help with basic enquiries. Paid £11 for a shoddy chicken burger and chips. The chips were fine, but the chicken was just luke warm - obviously cooked hours earlier and left hanging around. Served in a cold bun, not even toasted. It wasn't disgusting but it wasn't particularly nice either, and not worth anything like the money charged. Won't go back, will take a packed lunch next time.

To be fair the restaurant was busy but our order was overlooked. We waited 40 minutes and only got our food after going back to the counter. When it arrived it was ok but could have been hotter. Overall we were disappointed but it could have been worse.

Portions very good. A little pricy but quality of food and service very good

We stopped in for something to eat and was not disappointed. A varied menu and hot and inviting tastes. Well done

Good menu choice, fast service, tasty food and a nice environment. Reasonably priced for reasonably good food. What more do you want?

A mediocre and expensive meal in uninspiring surroundings. It's basically burgers, bagels and hot dogs. We had all of them between four of us, and none was really hot or appetising. It seemed as though the chef was going through the motions as the meals were simply thrown together without much love. The young men serving the customers were polite and helpful when we sent two of the dishes back, but it was clear that we were not the only customers to lament the poor quality of the food. Next time we go to Duxford, it will be packed lunches all round.

First visit for a while and it was a huge let down. There is a very limited choice, massively overpriced and only mediocre quality. I had the chilli dog. It came with plenty of cheese sprinkled over the top, but the chilli was almost impossible to find, and it had very little taste.The tiny portion of chips that came with it was ok though. This is definitely NOT A RESTAURANT, so don't expect much more than basic cafe fare, and pay far too much for it. I will sandwiches with me on me next visit.

Visited after 2 and Half hours visiting the exhibits and was tired and was hoping for a light bite to eat and a cold drink The Restuarant is more like a cafeteria but the prices are of a mid range establishment the burger I had was very nor.Alan and not worth the cost I did like the free top 70s on soft drinks which made the cost more acceptable

There are a few places to eat at Duxford IWM but the workshop is a nicer experience. Sit down peruse the menu then go and order. The menu offers a few options and of the 4 dishes ordered by us, all were tasty. Service is polite with a smile and quite quick. Drinks also available both soft and beers and wines available. It is also clean and the staff were working quickly and efficiently to keep it that way.

Okay, I know you expect to pay a bit more to eat at attractions, but I can't help to feel robbed by this place. Over price and fairly small portions, although the quality was not too bad Would bring a picnic next time

Had lunch here on a sunny day. Ordered in the restaurant but sat at a table outside in the sunshine. Food was delivered promptly. My grilled halloumi salad was lovely.

Didn't eat here but the food looked good, nice setting, plenty of space and seating, friendly staff and quick service

Great place to sit outside and enjoy some food while watching the planes take off and land. Food and drinks selection great, could do with a couple more sandwiches on the menu.

As part of our visit to the Imperial Air Museum at Duxford we had lunch in the Workshop Restaurant. The service was very good and the adult and children's menu was good. Would use it again.

For Mothers Day we visited The Workshop at the IWM, Duxford. The friendly staff and great food made it a great day for all.

Being regular visitors to Duxford IWM my son wanted to go for his birthday. We have eaten at the Workshop a couple of times previously and would have given it 5 out of 5 as the food was great and even when extremely busy the food comes out quickly and hot.

Nice feel to the restaurant and a lovely welcome. Ordering was painless and we had a hot drink and a refillable Diet Coke. All good so far....

Visited this restaurant whilst visiting the imperial war museum at duxford.

Quality food at a reasonable price. Is a must to get some food in the restaurant becasue you need to spend a lot time to discover the Museum. Nice staff with good atosphere.

Attended the IMW with work (I'm a support worker for Learning Difficulties) myself and my client arrived at the restaurant at 4pm on a Friday to be greeted by a blunt waitress who was very short and abrupt to my client who has autism, He is a very chatty and happy man who loves aircraft and the 1940's era. We asked if we could get something to eat to be told they've stopped serving food? On a Friday at 4pm?

Nice food! Ordered ribs and they were huge! It Caters for people with food allergies, also has good disabled access.

Finding good wings to eat in England can be a challenge. These guys do it well! Great atmosphere as well, right next to the flight line.

Bar food does not improve when unlike things are glommed together. The wings with pulled pork on top looked and tasted oily and unappetizing. The Mac and cheese held few noodles but those that did survive were then smothered by a wad of cheese carved directly from a 'fatberg.' But those items were nothing compared to the one menu item I really thought would be good - burnt ends. Thinking Kansas City? No. These were actually reddish cubes of corned beef swimming in a thin tomato sauce. Gross. Go to another snack bar on the grounds & get a sandwich and some tea. You are better off.

This is a lovely place to eat food is very good. The staff are lovely people. Place is spotless. Well worth a visit

Just like the Mess really Hot & cold drinks, snacks & meals. Quick service, friendly staff Clean, plenty of place to sit & eat.

Had a tasty lunch here, the eatery was spacious with enough tables and chairs.

The best cafe in the whole entire site with guaranteed good food and great service. Would recommend any day.

This place looks really nice with smart staff

Went here for lunch with wife and 2 kids. My wife and 7yo had the chicken which was good. My 7yo pointed out that the chips described as "crispy" weren't particularly.

A very nice afternoon cream tea to replenish ones batteries during the visit. Done still warm. Delicious

Long queues to get food and drinks and needs to bed managed better at busy times. However food and drinks good as well as good service

Very poor service had to wait a very long time to get served then found it impossible to find a seat needs more staff and room for such an attraction as the Museum

This is a great restaurant , with a good range of food and plenty of room for customers , the staff are very friendly and helpful even when busy

After a couple of hours of waking it was time for light refreshment so we called in at the Workshop Restaurant. A nice little spot to stop off at. Spotless clean. Efficient. Friendly staff. Not over priced.

There is a good choice on the menu here or alternatively it as good for a coffee and cake totally up to you. The staff are very good and the restaurant is well situated on the site.

Walking round Duckford on a cold wet day..a welcome warm welcome with lovely coffee..we didnt eat but they offered all sorts of treats.

We were there on the 7th Jul, 2017.

lovely little restaurant we only had a cuppa and a cake, it was very nice and the staff very friendly. it was nice to just sit for awhile and just enjoy the tea.A couple of people had a meal which looked very good, there seemed to be plenty on the plate and they seemed very happy with it.

Popped in the other day whilst visiting the museum for a late lunch and a reviving cuppa. Had a great burger and a generous portion of chips. All the staff were very polite and friendly, left properly prepared for an afternoons look round.

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely burger each, one chicken burger with chips (nothing special) one mushroom burger with sweet potato fries (fabulous)

Relatively new, this is a little more upmarket than the main café but given the captive audience, sadly with some prices to more than match! The food however is good and as people observe there was plenty for two growing boys after the arduous long haul flight from Buckinghamshire. The smokehouse menu is perfect for pilots.

Between two of us we had the sharing platter which could have fed 4 because even though I did not have breakfast I was beaten. The food was very good, staff were fun and professional. Which made a great atmosphere, will go again.

Went in for a drink as it half way point, almost 3£ for a glass of unlimited Coke. I didn't want to sit and drink... I wanted to get a drink and continue you on.

Noted the earlier review saying restaurant was shut only a week ago, so assume we must have been fortunate as we visited on 19th March and it was busy. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip around Duxford air base and all that has to offer so grateful to find somewhere a little bit more than a snack bar of which there are several around the site.

Shut until March, presumably the end of March as we visited on 12th. Could do better with their information. Menu displayed in window but no idea if still relevant.

I have heard good things about this restaurant and partner recommended it from a previous corporate visit. It was 3.30pm and wanted coffee and snack for young child. They refused seating inside because it was "close to closing". No drinks for child. 1 coffee, 1 can of drink and muffin came to £7+ pounds and we got to sit on picnic benches in cold wind. I noted the menu and drink options, it looked excellent (when open) and has a very nice "mess" interior. I hope to try again on another visit.

Having a family day at IWM, we went and had breakfast here. Service was fast, and friendly, food portions were good, and the food was good. Give it a try.

This is good quality fast service canteen style restaurant. The food is very good and freshly prepared at reasonable prices. Portion sizes are very decent. Conveniently located in the middle of the IWM. An Army marches on its stomach and this provides for just that.

Waited a very frustrated 20 minutes in a queue to order our food, as there were only 2 staff at the tills and they were having to make all hot drinks as well as take the orders. Was seated by staff at the back of the restaurant, which was freezing cold so we had to sit in our coats the entire time to stay warm. After a further 30 minutes our food had not arrived so we complained to the manager. She reassured us the food was coming and apologised but offered no immediate compensation for our loss of time at the museum, apart from advising we could have a full refund and instead visit the other cafe. This would have eaten up much more of our time at the museum so we opted to wait for the food we had already ordered. By the time our food came we had been in the restaurant for one hour. The only positive thing we can say is that, once it did arrive, the food itself was delicious.

Lovely cakes, biscuits and pastries. Also good selection of drinks. Staff pleasant and helpful and it was spotless everywhere. Worth a visit.

This is a basic restaurant within a large visitor attraction. having said that, we enjoyed a very good cup of coffee here, and noted that it had quite a good selection of hot dishes on the menu. The staff were cheerful and helpful.

We had a cup of tea and sandwich and scone with jam and cream. Very nice and is very clean and tidy. Price was reasonable.

An excellent meal in peaceful surroundings. They have a very sensible ordering system which reduces queues. Prices were reasonable with a good selection of drinks.

Firstly I'll start with the positive. We had some very nice food here. I had 1/2 a bbq chicken (succulent, crispy skin, lovely tangy coating) and my son had the rack of ribs (soft, tasty, falling off the bones). Both came with fries (crispy and hot) and coleslaw (tasty but a bit watery). We shared a side salad of mixed crisp leaves with a nice balsamic dressing. It was all presented really nicely, tasted great and was piping hot. Ketchup, mayonaise, etc all available in original heinze bottles with no limit to how much you can have.