Vera The Green Man in South Cambridgeshire

Outstanding Sunday roasts – not just the best in Grantchester, but probably the best in all of Cambridge. Grantchester might be a small village with a few pubs, but this place truly stands out. The roast beef was absolutely exceptional. Lovely traditional decor, a warm atmosphere, and really helpful, friendly staff. 100% recommend!

We have just had the most amazing Mother’s Day lunch! Absolutely gorgeous food and one of the best pub roasts we have ever had, felt like a proper home roast and the cauliflower cheese was heavenly! Service was lovely, very friendly and you could tell they wanted everyone to have a good time. Highly recommend 😊

Great vibe. The staff is very sweet. The location is superb. We will definitely go again.

We called in here after walking around the village on Thursday 20 March. It was so sunny and pleasant that we ended up having drinks outside taking in the quiet peaceful atmosphere. The service and drinks were simply superb and we could not fault the location or the stunning building. We had thought of booking up a table in here for the evening as we were staying close by in Barton. However after looking at the menu on offer we really just could not get that inspirational vibe as the menu was not what we would have liked. Anyway I am sure it will be perfect for many others but it just was not nice for us.

Lovely dog friendly pub. Staff gave us a warm welcome. Chips were served quickly and piping hot, with mayo and Ketchup before we even asked. Spaced out tables with comfy range of seats. Also covered outside seating with heaters is a big positive. Toilets were clean. Parking is a challenge so bear that in mind.

We were served by a lovely barman called Jessey, great customer service/friendly and welcoming - we defiantly will be back here again

A very attractive pub offering a good choice of food and drink. We went for lunch. One of had the set 3 course lunch which was great value, the other one of the a la carte mains. Service was speedy and efficient.

Great food, selection, drinks, atmosphere, service and value, not too busy or noisy on a Thursday, comfortable seating and lovely location

Recommended and a great experience, excellent food (one fish, one steak) super quality with first class service. Will definitely go again when in area

Awful food bad service will not be coming back

Consistently pleased after every visit. Firstly the staff are always incredibly kind and attentive, the food menu is always adjusting slightly and never lets us down, the drink options are delightful and the decor is so warm and inviting. The whole pub has different zones from pub and restaurant to a heated terrace and garden full of benches and umbrellas. Wait time is never long, dog friendly and the manager is one of a kind. It's pretty unique and special for a village like Grantchester.

Popped in here for a quick roast dinner, chose the Sunday roast beef and wasn't disappointed, melt in the mouth sirloin, beautiful

Really, really tasty food. Haven't had such a delicious Sunday roast in a long time. Special mention to the fish stew with pan seared snapper.

My husband and I (and our one year old) Just stopped in on our way up north and had lunch and the service and food was outstanding. Highly recommend!

Fabulous find in the middle of nowhere 😍 ( visited Cambridge from Portsmouth). Popped in for an early Valentine's supper with hubby & 2 young children and was very pleasantly surprised by location, atmosphere, food, and service. The building itself is full of history ( will be returning in summer as there was a beautiful garden, and can only imagine sipping a glass of rose/local cider in the sunshine 😊) and very quiet neighbourhood. The welcome and the hospitality throughout our meal was truly amazing- Pedro and his team are so into their "zone " to provide an excellence to their guests. The food: charcuterie to start,superb cote de bouffe for main to share with all the trimmings: butters, sauces and a must try creamed spinach 😋 kids really enjoyed their fish & chips too. Thank you and see you very soon 😉

What a place , family visit on Valentine's day , service absolutely amazing , food second to none , what a gem of a pub , I will definitely be coming back again, Pedro was the man taking care of us , what a luck and I believe the chef was the HC Giu, what a combination of a team .. thank you for the night .

Fantastic service beer and atmosphere nice and warm very welcoming Will definitely be back

We dropped in for a couple of drinks with two very muddy dogs and despite being busy with bookings and diners the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. This is a lovely pub and I look forward to going back

Fabulous evening out. Great atmosphere. Lovely food - we had the charcuterie, followed by the house burger and pork belly. Absolutely delicious. All with great service too.

Visited on a cold Friday afternoon, we were welcomed by a roaring fire and warm atmosphere. Shared the Camembert with some fantastic bread. Followed by the fish special of red mullet which was just perfect. Service was warm and friendly. Very happy with our meal and the beautiful setting.

A lovely village pub with perhaps the warmest welcome in Cambridgeshire. The manager makes time to make his guests feel welcome and comfortable even when the place is busy. Under his guidance the staff do a great job and are very friendly. A good menu with many tasty options. You won’t be disappointed.

We loved our first visit to the Green Man for lunch today. Shown to a great table even though we had not booked. Great to see a good choice of zero alcohol beers for those of us who drive 👏 Menu choices were a hit: my gin cured salmon starter was clean and fresh, and my rump steak 🥩 tasty with the chimicurui sauce. The thick cut fries were a big hit with everyone. I just had room for dessert. Recommend the winter crumble if you like desserts with a lot of seasonal fruit. It wasn't too sweet or heavy. Thank you to the amazing Pedro and team for looking after us like royalty 😊 Highly recommended and we are already planning a return visit despite living 3 counties away 😏

I can’t comment on food as we didn’t stay long enough to try it. But the beer was awful. No lemonade so I couldn’t have a shandy and the extension at the back was full of plastic flowers and greenery. It reminded me of a garden centre cafe. We didn’t finish our beer as it was so bad and went to the red lion next door which was so much nicer.

Fabulous evening. Beautiful surroundings. Very attentive and professional staff. We were a large of 17 and all agreed that the food was first class. Highly recommend 👌

I am so glad that my colleague and I decided to meet up here. The lunch was excellent, the service very friendly. The pub also has a very pleasant fireplace area.

Excellent food. The roast was superb particularly the pork. Will definitely be having that again. All in all it was spectacular. Only gave 1 star less for the food in response to the kids. The kids menu is rather lacklustre in choice and the dessert was advertised as a chocolate brownie which arrived with pumpkin seeds and raspberry sauce on top, which I would of liked, but one of my children was expecting a standard chocolate brownie so missed out on dessert which was a real shame. A few more kids options, nothing fancy, would be very popular.

Only second time here since it was renovated a while ago. Great ambiance with log fire. Cozy too. Menu is excellent and seasonal. I can honestly say the Winter Crumble was absolutely divine. Just right amount of tartness Come and try it if you're visiting Grantchester

Great Sunday lunch. Quick, good service.

It's a lovely building but it's got such a strange atmosphere. Doesn't pass the vibe check.

An absolutely stunning pub with an unbelievable covered garden area at the back, a real hidden gem. The food was absolutely brilliant and very well prepared. But the staff are the real gem in this pub and make it an unforgettable experience. We are definitely visiting again soon. 11/10 abs very Christmassy

Food is hit and miss. Expensive for what you get. Burger for example at £19.50 was horrible. The pattie was clearly bought in, probably frozen. It was so fatty with no meat flavour and horrible squishy mouthfeel. Chips are from a catering pack and overcooked into greasy burnt sticks. It's just not acceptable for this price range and high-end pub market. Starters and snacks ok to good. Service was friendly and attentive especially by the Portuguese manager who's working hard. Pleasant ambience.

We had the Sunday roast and it was delicious. The staff are super friendly.

A fabulous rejuvenation of this iconic pub restaurant. Thank goodness the Green Man is back. Great menu - the fish and chips were fantastic (but shark-sized 🤣 so go hungry!). Italian Sausages excellent; the side of greens perfectly cooked. The “all-weather” extension makes for a great private party location and offers space for busy pub nights out. The team that looked after us were super - knowledgeable, polite and engaged with the guests. Pedro oversees the team with his genuine warm & welcoming manner which gives the place an easy-going, happy feeling. Looking forward to many more visits for food and drinks 😊

Good food, equally great ambience. Pedro is a great ambassador for The Green Man!! The crème brûlée is a must have. Will definitely be back.

Lovely to walk the dog absolutely terrible parking couldn't even get into the community car park was padlocked up

Excellent coffee! This is a lovely comfortable, friendly pub. The landlady kindly gave our dog a drink and a treat. Peaceful seats outside to look at the village of Grantchester. Thank you!

Amazing food and perfect customer service! Will definitely come back.

We really enjoyed our visit. The staff and manager stood out, efficient and friendly. One of the best roast meals I have had at a Pub. Yorkshires and crackling to die for! Ambience great too. Highly commendable!!

Lovely vibe that did not make me feel out of place. Had the wonderful set course lunch 2 courses for £19 perfect! The staff and customers made me feel very welcome. See you soon!

Lovely place. I had two courses for £19, prime quality ingredients and homemade 😋 Friendly staff, beautiful place and great atmosphere 👌

Nice old fashioned pub in Grantchester just outside of Cambridge, went there after walk from Cambridge across Grantchester meadows, nice location with good views of village if sitting outside, inside a nice cosy bar and a log fire as well , good service from bar staff as well

Really disappointing went for a late supper,shared cheese stater took 45 minutes,both bar staff completely uninterested in checking in for drinks,or food. The service was completely awful in clearing table even after I stacked the plates for them no mention of do you require another drunk etc. Totally despondent service won't return.

We went for coffee so didn't eat there. Service is A1, the manager really interacted with us and our dogs. He was very passionate about what they do.

Worst pub experience I’ve had in years. Don’t waste your money here. Was sat at a table with no cutlery or menus. After no one coming over to us for 15 mins we ordered our drinks at the bar and got our own menus. The table next to us was tired of waiting and ordered at the bar. When we went to do the same, no one was behind the bar so we eventually were able to flag down someone to take our order. We waited for an hour (no exaggeration) after ordering before finally being able to ask someone when our food will be ready. They suddenly brought our food over and it was room temperature at best, clearly had been waiting a good while on the side before it got to us. To top it off, no one came to take our payment so we paid at the bar. My mum did not have her glasses to read the receipt (which she mentioned) and after she paid we realised they charged us for 4 drinks worth £15 that we didn’t order. Overall this pub is awfully handled. I want to emphasise that it is not the serving staffs fault, but likely not enough staff at busy times. Just don’t go here

Those that have noted a dip in food quality should be aware that the patron chef who's name the owners are still trading off has looooooooooooooooonggggggggggggggg gone. Still a good gastro pub though, I just thought their website was very misleading if not outright deceptive.

We had a fabulous meal at the Grantchester Green Man. Everything was just that little bit different and special. Not only is the restaurant a charming place to be in, and the staff professional and attentive, but the food is delectable. When I explained my dietary needs, the staff were so helpful and I felt treated like an individual rather than just another diner. Highly recommend.

Food was quite solid, good portions. Our waitress was lovely and very friendly. Great outdoor seating areas as well for a drink before sitting for a nice meal!

Call me old fashioned. But 5.5£ for a bottle for non alcoholic Heineken is a bit of a joke.

I organised a mystery tour for my partner. Thanks to him, although I had previously been to Grant Chester, I only watched the entire tv programme recently. I had to come back to see the church and the vicarage. But I also booked a table at the Green Man as I remember my previous experience when I came 9 years ago for Mother's day lunch. The weather was awful so it was nice to enter this beautifully set up dining room. We ordered our food and for once went for dishes that we might not usually order. Our waiter was exceptionally brilliant, most helpful and chatty. All the staff is genuinely lovely. We had the sausage roll, which is amazing. The brown sauce coming with is in a separate dish is flavoursome with a zingy taste. We shared the charcuterie plate with some bread, it was one of the best I had. We had a ball of Koffman fries. As we did, you ask what is this? I can tell you they are the best fries, looking more like chips, triple cooked over 12h you will ever have. I think we could have just have this for our meal. The wine I had, rosé, was one of these where you have to think if it's not red and just about remember red isn't served cold. It was excellent. As we had room for desserts, once more, our talented waiter suggested the crème brulée or the sticky toffee pudding. We had both that we shared. They are divine. The crème brulée is just perfect, thick enough with an extremely thin layer of hard caramel with dried red berries sprinkled on the top. The lightness og the sponge for the toffee pudding is just how it should be. The sauce is thick and rich, full of flavour and the beautiful ice cream on the top stands like royalty on the top of a steaming hot square of deliciousness. We accompanied these by sharing a glass of Sauternes. The double espresso ended this succulent meal. Yes, the meal was out of this world. There is certainly a chef in the kitchen who would do very well in a Masterchef competition. But it's not just that. After our wonderful experience I also found a lovely email tous morning from the team, thanking us again for coming and have dinner at the pub, and not just thank you, it was lovely to see you, something meaningful. It's not just about the dogs. Here you get the full package. My only regret is that we were unable to leave a tip. We didn't have any change and they don't keep cash on the premises. But next time. Thank you to all for having turned this very wet day into such an amazing one. We will come back.

We came as a family for a birthday dinner and had a wonderful meal. The service was great from all - I’m especially fussy how my drink is served and it came just the way I like it! Bravo and we will be back

Wonderful afternoon & evening spent here. Popped in with friends for a quick drink in the garden & ended up staying for hours! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food & bonus of live music & entertainment. Brilliant all round experience! Definitely worth a visit.

We held our post wedding drinks here during a busy sunny Friday afternoon and evening in August. It was simply perfect. The terrace and garden area have been fully refurbished and is wonderful. The staff were friendly and efficient with 40 people in addition to their usual customers. The food in particular is delicious. Some of the group had cocktails which were very well made. The kids enjoyed exploring the meadows and it was safe for them to do so alone while the adults enjoyed the garden. All in all, I can highly recommend Vera The Green Man.

We had a delicious meal with warm and friendly service from Ellie. The atmosphere was quiet but this didnt affect our enjoyment of the meal. The food was high end pub food, beautifully cooked.

I don't normally change reviews, but in this case I feel I have to share my experience. Having had a fantastic meal in December here, we went back for a celebration meal over the weekend. However, sadly, our experience was really quite bad. Whilst the food was all okay (very overpriced), the service is what really let it down. We were forgotten about several times, we had to ask for our own menus, to have plates taken away, and we weren't given cutlery for our pudding. Despite there being plenty of staff around and the restaurant not being that busy, they mostly stood behind the bar chatting with each other. When we had to go and ask for our menus, the staff member didn't mention ever coming back to take our order even though we had clearly been waiting, only that someone 'might' be around soon. Really pretty terrible service. Such a shame considering my last experience but sadly will not be going back. December '23: Absolutely delicious meal and incredible service. The whole atmosphere was utterly wonderful. We were taken care of to the highest standards and now I’m incredibly full and happy. Thank you to the whole team!

Quite afternoon pint, my nephew is moving in next door so may well be a frequent visitor

Amazing gem, mostly thanks to the lovely staff! We had a blast! And very nice food...

Not great unfortunately. Had to ask for a menu after finding our own table, the order wasn't as we asked, two meals were luke warm if not quite cold, Yorkshirepuds were burnt. No soap in the gents. It's a nice place and the staff were friendly enough, just not what we were expecting after reading other reviews and booking "the last available table" months ago. It wasn't terrible but definitely wouldn't rush back. Overpriced. Sorry to say.

Never been to Grantchester - called in for lunch - really nice & the venue is lovely - highly recommend as lots of space outside - beer garden goes on forever. Most enjoyable.

Very nice pub between Duxford and Cambridge. In spite of the staff having to work very hard and the service was a bit slow, they were very polite, friendly and attentive. The food was good too.

Quaint pub and restaurant in a pretty little village.

Haven't been here since it reopened after COVID lockdown. Stunning refurb in and outside with a great undercover patio and long spacious garden. Came for dinner, and though the menu was smaller than other places I've visited, the food was excellent and service was excellent.

Lovely pub with plenty of seating inside and out. Food and service great. Situated in the lovely village of Granchester.

Waiting times are astronomical! Half of our order was then served to another table and we had to wait a long time again! Kids home made fish fingers are actually large pieces of battered fish. Father's Day staff numbers should've been planned better.

Wow. Lovely place . Amazing food

Lovely gardens, shame about the parking in the summer

Great service, lovely hot food. Fish pie and fish and chips were the winners.

Lovely atmosphere for a familly get together with 3 generations

The beer was off. Bad futs for 48 hours.

Terrible, hugely overpriced. £60 for one meal that came in a box with no cultlery, two small children’s pastas (also with no cutlery) that must have cost £2 to make, and a small glass of wine. Won’t be going again

Super atmosphere, & great food! Proper gourmet burgers, stuffed with quality and tasty ingredients! Chips are amazing 🤩

Loved the new refurbishment. Burgers were banging 😋 Lovely in the beer garden summertime 🌞

Just drinks. Brilliant friendly lovely country pub!

New refurbished. We stopped by “mistake” and we been soooo surprised by everything! Staff - location - furniture - outdoor - food - everything!!! Not too many choices of food but is worthy to go! Recommend

First ever visit. Welcoming staff. Friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly and made our cockapoo very welcome indeed. Definitely worth revisiting. Thanks

Make sure you look for VERA, Green Man. Everything you want from a British Country Pub serving food. Exceptionally warm friendly accommodating staff. I am pleased that this beautiful pub has re opened as previously wanted to come here on recommendations. We had booked the wrong pub, but the wonderful cheery staff made us so welcome. The Cauliflower and side of bhaji Soup was delicious creamy and very tasty. The Sunday roast cooked perfectly we had the sirloin of beef. Service was great, vibrant atmosphere. Dog friendly although we had left ours at home, I wish I had room for the desert but needed a lie down after the fill. Thank you, we look forward for returning on our travels.

Lovely pub, nice atmosphere and good service, it’s just a shame that at the price you pay for food there isn’t more generous portions. We enjoyed the food we had but the portions were small, I would have been embarrassed to have served them.

Avoid it! The saddest Sunday roast I’ve had in many years! Two generous but ever so slightly undercooked slices of beef, four very tasty but child sized roast potatoes, a decent Yorkshire pudding, some odd green leaves and close to zero gravy (if you want a real person’s portion you have to pay extra 5 quid, which is unbelievable). Where are the roasted vegetables? Where’s the gravy? Where’s the adult sized roast potatoes? And on top of that it’s a set menu which will set you back 30 quid. It’s a joke! Don’t recommend unless you want to waste your money and time.

Couldn't fault the , extortionate service charges !! Won't be going again £26 never mentioned anything on menu had no option not to pay it .

Just dropped in for a drink. Good to see this lovely old pub open again and retaining its original character. Not horribly 'modernised ' or depersonalised. Friendly staff and good atmosphere

The scotch eggs are sublime as is the cauliflower soup with onion bhaji. However everything else was very good but a little odd. As nibbles you’re offered crisps on the menu, naively we felt these would be little homemade thin crisps with a seasoning but no it’s a packet of crisps served in a bowl! The food is great you can’t fault it but it’s served in a very clinical manner. Steaks arrive in the centre of the plate, there is nothing else at all on the plate. No sprinkle of anything, no steak butter melting, not even a small bit of green. The chips arrive and yes they are very nice. But that’s your steak dinner which is literally steak and chips. No sauces were offered, but you can have a sauce with a burger. It was all very boring on the eye. We ordered seasonal veg to have something to go with the steaks but the season must have been from Israel as we had a whole bowl of just French Beans and given it’s February we didn’t feel this seasonal or local. Deserts were lovely as was the service probably 3/5 is unfair but for the price we just expected something with a little more…

Amazing food, great location and the most wonderful hostess ever. The whole family had a great evening. Definitely will return!

Fantastic food in restaurant. Best meal out in a long time. 5 star *****.

The garden has unfortunately been ruined from it's former beauty - check out old photos on Google to see the stunningly beautiful apple tree and other wealth of trees that have been removed, now you get a long bare fence and nothing but tables. For these prices? There are much better options. The interior too is now a very awkward mix of styles. The prices are just totally extortionate.

Service and location are wonderful but the food is really quite varied, particularly for the price. Expectations are high with such a nice venue and menu, but the standard of food is mixed to at times quite bad, despite beautiful plating, which is really disappointing. Could be such a great spot in Grantchester.

Went on a Sunday, so only the Sunday lunch menu was available. Had the smoked salmon starter and the roast beef as main course. The roast beef was delicious, simply the best, not the usual stuff you get everywhere so worth a try. It is quite expensive though and only roast potatoes/gravy and watercress are included. Ordered green beans on the side for an extra £6. The staff is so well trained and friendly. My glass was never empty! Thank you team for a lovely meal.

Things did not start well as they are seriously short of kitchen staffs so we were not sat until 40min after our booked time. They however did offer us free drinks in the main time. However, things have much improved since we have reach our table. Food is excellent and delicious, certainly is more elevated from your average Cambridge restaurant. Clearly thoughts and care has been put into the dish. I would definitely return.

We arrived on time after booking but had to wait for table lounging around the bar area. The food looked like Michelin star food, however the taste did you live up to expectations. In summary, great atmosphere, mixed service and food has a long way to go. If you’re looking for great food there are better places that cost less or the same.

Had one of the best meals of my life at the Green Man. Everything on the menu was perfectly cooked-you can tell the food is freshly made. The service was impeccable, not overbearing but there at every moment when you needed it. All the small touches really made the difference.

Excellent pub, delicious food, prepared with care, different from the standard English pub. Always a treat. Probably my favourite pub for food. Great small dishes for eating in the pub. Amazing chips. Restaurant more complex dishes but also amazing for a treat.

Authentic pub feel without the old smoke smell. We met up for drinks and ordered from the bar menu. The food was delicious-best Welsh Rarebit ever! Service was friendly, and with the crackle of the fire created a lovely, snug atmosphere.

Cozy and so warm, it's very nice for a cup of tea

This is a lovely old pub that has finally been taken over by people endeavouring to utilize its true potential. It has been beautifully redecorated inside, with tasteful decor and even the loos are now gorgeous! They’ve put a new bar and serving area in the back garden, revived the garden itself and put soft tasteful lights throughout. We now look from our home to see a thing of beauty and tempting draw for the occasional meal out. Barry is an outstanding chef that delivers a variety of tasty dishes and even the bar snacks (meals for me) are wonderful. If you’re lucky you may pop in on a day when he’s been baking, which is always a treat.

Excellent refurbishment effort of the old lady that is Green Man. Very pleasant inside and out. Great, friendly staff. Love coming in again.

I used to live at the bottom of the garden, when the food was fantastic. It then suffered ups and downs, but it's back to it's best!

We had two evening meals at the Green Man, earlier in the year. On both occasions, the food, service and ambience were fantastic! It is a cosy, inviting place where the staff really care about the service and food that they provide. I would highly recommend paying them a visit. I’m looking forward to going back soon. 👏👌.

Beautiful pub but a warning to anyone with allergies / intolerances, you have to give prior notice (small text on menu online)… with no dairy free options i had to awkwardly sit with olives and bread, then found out afterwards that the “pub side” of the restaurant did chips and sandwiches?! A bit of lateral thinking would have helped make the meal more inclusive, as the food did look amazing. Also heads up, no parking!

The setting inside an old country pub is really cosy and relaxed with a classic wraparound bar area and a small intimate dining room. We had to wait a short time before we could be seated but that gave us time to chat and have a drink. The food was presented beautifully and there's huge amounts of skill both in the cooking and the concepts. There are 4 options in each course and a few of the menu items change at a time. I had Quail to start, Duck as a main and a Dog based dessert. It was all beautifully cooked and very tasty. We'd love to go again.

We stopped in here a couple of months ago on our e-bikes as we were cycling round Cambridge . I noticed they filmed here on the GodManchester TV series. Lovely pub

Wow. What an incredible meal from start to finish! Very difficult to park, it's a shame because I imagine it's one of the larger reasons people may struggle to travel here to try. Parking sharing with the nearby green king would do wonders! The waitresses were incredibly kind and jolly throughout service - very helpful when asked questions. The starter, main and dessert's value for money was off the charts. For £30, a very filling main and a Michelin star taste is incomparable. I've paid 20 quid for a dry and tasteless burger at Greene King pubs. I can't stress enough: you MUST try this place at least once. Set aside about 70 quid per person for 3 courses and a drink and you won't regret it!

Very nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Given how expensive it was, however, I was expecting something special and I was extremely disappointed. £29 for a roast and the massive, red slab of beef was so gristly and tough that it was barely edible. Doesn’t come with veg either - it’s an extra £6 per portion for those. And then they stick a 12.5% service charge on top. So £40+ for a pretty shoddy Sunday roast.