When you enter this beautiful restaurant, you really feel as if you are in Thailand! Charming Thai decor and Thai staff with traditional uniforms, plus amazing food make this venue an exciting place to visit. Sample crispy duck, green and red curries and the popular Bangkok fish. Lunch time set menu from £5.50

Set beside the river, this picturesque pub dates back to 1610 and has a real sense of history. There’s a rotating menu of freshly cooked dishes prepared from local produce such as the superb chicken Kiev. As well as the 3 well kept real ales there is a large garden, kid’s playroom and a real log fire.

Run by Peter & Mandy who serve delicious food such as baked trout and Cajun chicken, as well as a roast on Sundays and OAP specials on weekdays. The car park is an ideal venue for summer barbecues, hog roasts and live music plus there are regular discos, bands and theme nights to keep you entertained!

This olde worlde inn offers the best in traditional English fayre, and fun theme nights in the new extension. Owner, Alan Bates has tastefully refurbished and has created a new kid’s play area in the fine garden, making this an ideal venue for families. Close to many walks and only 2 miles from Sandringham.

Set in the heart of Kings Lynn, Sharran and her team offer seasonal food ranging from home made soup and Jacket potatoes to Archers Burgers and a specials board. A great place to stop off whilst shopping to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine, beer or cup of coffee. Great value for money.

A well run venue which has been refurbished throughout and is the perfect place to enjoy exquisite home-made food. There is an excellent selection of drinks including 3 wee kept real ales and The Bakers Dozen Wine List. Great for families with a healthy Childrens’ Menu and a play area the kids will love!

One of the first and certainly one of the best Thai food pubs in The Cambridge region. Dorry McCann is well known locally for the quality and consistency of her cuisine. All your Thai favourites are served including Red & Green Curries, Beef Massaman Steamed Fish and Lemon Chicken. Give it a try!

Not far from ‘The Wash’, you’ll find this friendly, family oriented establishment run by Sandie Hempsall. She keeps a guest real ale and serves a nice variety of food, like Lamb Shank, Ham, Egg & Chips and hot Apple Pie. There’s karaoke twice a week and kids appreciate their own menu with delicious range of ice creams!

Graham Bond is proud to welcome everyone to his friendly pub including dogs and is happy to return this local to the locals! Ales are from Greene King and being a talented chef you can be sure that Graham produces excellent, freshly prepared food. Try the Spicy Crab Cakes, Steak & Ale Pie and a host of home-made desserts including Crumbles and a lovely Bread & Butter Pudding. A traditional atmosphere with 2 real fires.

New landlord, Barry Klatt provides a hearty welcome to his community oriented village pub.There’s a magnificent patio, complete with parasols and heaters so you can enjoy the beer garden year round. Regular karaoke and live music plus monthly quiz, Sky tv, floodlit petanque, pool and a jam night on Fridays.

The Bell is set in the heart of Haverhill and serves food all day, from breakfast to dinner with delicious dishes such as Lasagne and home made curries. There is lots going on at weekends and this is a great music venue with varied entertainment. Don’t miss the wonderful Sunday lunch, but booking is advisable.

A traditional pub, run by Justine and Hans Pinkard, which serves good ‘pub grub’ from fresh Fish Pies and Scampi to tasty Curries and Pasta of the Day as well as delicious desserts such as Apple Pie. There are two bars to enjoy as well as a lovely large garden complete with a Slide and Swing for the children. A great family venue, Senior Day on Wednesdays.

Now a free house owned by Sheena & David, who have done a magnificent job in refurbishing this pretty, grade II listed pub. Both Sheena and David, believe in good old fashioned service, something of a rarity these days! The ales are well kept and they offer a truly international wine list which is competitively priced. The food is good home cooked fayre, with Lamb Shank, Steak & Kidney Pie and Devilled Chicken all very popular. A wonderful place to stop and gain refreshment if you are spending the day racing at Newmarket.

The vastly experienced Ian & Donna Wilson have completely refurbished the Bell Inn and have given it a warm and welcoming feel. Donna is an excellent cook and serves a nice range of English fayre which includes Pies, Sausage & Mash, a superb Daily Roast as well as puddings to die for like Trifle and Apple Pie. Very family welcoming with smaller portions for children, this really is a venue that will suit everyone.

A good old traditional pub which dates back to 1687 making The Black Bull the oldest pub in Sawston. Full of charm and character with oak beams and roaring log fires as well as a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Landlords Dean and Michelle serve a wide range of lagers, ales and spirits accompanied by some fresh, locally sourced food.

This C16th, former coaching inn boasts great, home made food on both the bar and à la carte menus, with local produce featuring strongly. Sunday lunch is superb, served from 1-4pm, and is great value with 2 courses for £11.95. Roaring log fires, a large garden and all types of functions are welcomed.

Run by Bryan & Renee Walker, this friendly pub is family oriented with summer barbecues and a kid’s play area. Superb seasonal menus, highlights being Norfolk steak pie, fresh fish and game, and a super Sunday lunch. Lots going on, with cocktails, wine & cheese as well as live music.

A charming freehouse, run by Gary and Denise, who have created a real family friendly venue. There is an excellent selection of home-made food from a simple lunchtime menu with favourites such as Burgers and Fish & Chips to an A la Carte menu with delights such as Pigeon Breast, Quail and King Scallops to name but a few. A good choice of drinks are served including up to 3 well kept ales with Milton Brewery providing the permanent and ever changing guest ales. Well worth a visit!

This historic, C11th inn is located next to a medieval village and just a short walk from the famous castle. Under the enthusiastic ownership of Chris and Julie, this traditional English pub serves a wide range of wholesome dishes including a fine children’s own menu. 3 real ales and a delightfully picturesque garden.

Formerly ‘The Slap Up’, but now much improved by new manager Heeron Baigh, who has created an attractive and contemporary interior. He serves authentic Indian beers, with Cobra, Kingfisher and Mongoose all equally popular. The food is fresh, well spiced and features both your staple favourites as well as a host of imaginative creations from the skilled team of chefs! Ideally located between Ely & Cambridge right on the A10, why not pop in and see for yourself?

A brand new restaurant in Cambridge, nicely refurbished to give a modern and pleasant atmosphere. Open lunchtime and evening every day, with magnificent 5 course specials from £12.95 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Contemporary and traditional dishes are available plus a takeaway service too.

Mother & daughter partnership, Laureen & Ella, form a great team at this true local’s pub. The separate bar and dining areas cater for both drinkers and diners, who can enjoy a nice selection of freshly prepared pub food, with Steak & Ale pie being the highlight. Nice garden and patio and newly resurfaced car park!

A home from home local that has a truly cosy feel and a lovely warm fire for those cold winter months! The ales from Greene King are in good condition and a nice selection of pub food is served from Wednesday to Sunday. There is lots of variety, with Lasagne, Ham, Egg & Chips, Steaks, Chicken Tarragon and a succulent Lamb Shank all very popular. The entertainment is as varied too, with plenty of bands, karaoke and discos throughout the year, a venue that definitely has something for everyone!

Now expertly run by Jo, Paul & Pauline, this cosy and friendly local, complete with a real fire, is just perfect for families. They serve Abbot Ale, IPA and a changing guest beer. The food is good pub grub, with Steaks, Lasagne, Sausages and Pies and there is occasional live music too. Truly something for everyone.

Darren, Laura and Tom, with their experienced team have returned the Bushel to all its former glory! The refurbishment is now complete and you can now enjoy great food as well excellent ales. The food is varied and includes freshly ground morning coffee with pastries, to a full lunch menu as well as a great choice for kids. The speciality is Steak, with a choice of 5, as well as a mind boggling 24 ounce Mixed Grill!

This stunning restaurant, now managed by Graeme Sims, is open all day, every day. It really is authentically French, although the English breakfast is fantastic and not to be missed! Great Steak Frites, Croques Monsieurs, Tarte Tatin plus well priced wines and superb coffees. Excellent al fresco dining area for summer.

A friendly venue, this unique brand of restaurant offers good food and something for everyone. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, and pop in anytime for a glass of wine or a coffee and relax with the daily papers. All functions welcome and children get a 2 course meal, a drink and an activity pad for only £4.95.

Now non smoking throughout and completely refurbished to offer a stylish and modern Italian restaurant with an extensive, classic menu of meat dishes, pastas, pizzas and salads. Open all day, you can also pop in for a strong coffee or a glass of wine and sit out on the terrace next to the beautiful River Cam.

Enjoy a warm, friendly welcome to this charming traditional C17th Inn, run by the experienced Jayne Bonfield. Jayne is an excellent chef, creating delicious, home-made pub food such as Burger & Chips, Fish & Chips and Liver & Bacon. There is a lovely large garden with a childrens’ play area.

Close to Wimpole Hall and many walks, this refurbished friendly, venue serves a delicious range of home-made food including many Oriental specialities. There is a wide selection of drinks, with 3 well kept real ales, Adnams Broadside, IPA and London Pride, which you can sup next to the warming fire!

Martin and the family have made many changes to The Cherry Tree, creating a lovely new decking area with glass sides and an awning. There is also a separate patio area ideal for intimate dining, as well as a children’s play area and even a football pitch! A great al fresco eating experience.

Alex & Rebecca hail from Somerset and they aim to bring a touch of Taunton to East Anglia! A beautiful setting in 3 acres, complete with an angling lagoon, as well a space for caravans and tents. Great international food from fiery Thai Red Curry to interesting and authentic dishes from Afghanistan, Zimbabwe & Japan. Good real ales and of course a taste of the West!

A lovely, country pub serving fine food and well kept real ales. All dishes are freshly prepared, including delicious home made pies and tasty curries and there’s a pretty garden, home to regular summer barbecues. The ales include Adnams and 2 changing guests plus there’s a smashing beer festival every year.

A superb, centrally located venue that uses the best ingredients. Excellent steaks, including their famous Chateaubriand, fresh fish and a fine array of vegetarian dishes. A real Parisian brasserie experience with an innovative menu where kids can eat free at weekends. The secluded patio is a wonderful oasis in the city.

This C17th former Coaching Inn is now run by Sheila and the team. A real country pub which is family oriented with a children’s play area and a lovely, safe enclosed garden. There is a new pertanque pitch in the garden as well as 3 comfortable en suite rooms from just £35.

This 500 year old pub has a real sense of history and boasts a large beer garden. The new menu, prepared by 2 super chefs, features fresh produce and delights such as lambs liver & onions and steak & Guinness pie with mouth watering home made pastry. There are 2 new comfortable guest rooms.

New owners of this delightful free house, Lesley & Phillip Clark have made great improvements. Internally refurbished, there are now 3 comfortable, en suite rooms from just £40, including breakfast. Great food from traditional steak & ale pie to exotic Thai green curry, with crispy fish & chips on Fridays!

A real Irish pub where “the craic is mighty”, say tenants Martin & Audrey. They provide a hearty welcome and a great atmosphere at their cosy, city centre pub, that’s open all day. Good food, from Irish soup to Aberdeen Angus burgers, and a choice of 6 real ales. Jazz on Thursdays and regular Irish music.

A well rounded pub, run by the vastly experienced team of James and Sam, who have created a welcoming atmosphere for all. Food is served all day Tuesdays to Sundays and ranges from simple Sandwiches and home-made Burgers to delightful specials such as Seabass and Mushroom Risotto for vegetarians. The barn holds up to 80 people and leads out into the garden, this is the perfect place to hold a function and James and Sam are there to ensure you get the style of food to suit your budget and your taste.

A traditional, rural pub with interesting countryside memorabilia and a well! The wholesome menu ranges from inviting snacks such as fresh sandwiches and succulent burgers, to delicious home made curries, sausage & mash and juicy steaks. An ideal venue for the family, with a patio, duck pond and car park.

The Crown & Punchbowl dates back some 400 years and has undergone several changes. 5 well appointed, contemporary en suite rooms and superb Modern English food with lovely, tranquil and relaxing gardens in which to sit back after a thoroughly enjoyable lunch!

An excellent example of a true village inn, dating to 1528. The 5 newly refreshed bedrooms are superb value at £45 including breakfast. The light and airy dining room is a lovely environment in which to enjoy fresh locally sourced food, including some wonderful fish and lots of mouthwatering house desserts.

This delightful, C16th free house boasts a quality, award winning chef who serves a variety of menus to suit all tastes. Old beams and real fires make this a delightful venue for eating and drinking and there are 8 bedrooms from £38, including a full English breakfast. Versatile function room for parties.

A traditional drinkers venue that relies on its excellent ales and fine, freshly prepared food. A delightful C16th pub that backs on to The River Granta, where you will be delighted by dishes like Crusted Rack of Lamb, Roast Chicken on Braised Lentil and Cornish Crab with a Tomato and Onion Salsa. Superb!

Jay Thompson looks at the long term and has recently taken a 15 year lease! He is passionate about food and is committed to producing high quality dishes. He serves pub favourites as well as more sophisticated options, with everything from Battered Cod & Handcut Chips and Steak & Guinness Pie, to wonderful specials such as Pork Loin in a Green Pepper & Brandy sauce, as well as a host of fresh fish and seasonal game! Add to this fine ales including three from a local micro brewery and a truly family atmosphere and you will agree this is a venue not to be missed.

Set in 110 acres, this Italian style mansion houses 99 en suite guest rooms and is ideal for conferences, weddings, a weekend break or a romantic dinner. The Ibbetson restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes for fine dining, with the quality of the food and service outstanding. Good leisure facilities too.

Life has been restored to the Dray & Horses thanks to Rachel & Frank who now open all day and offer the warmest of welcomes. Quality, home-made pub grub featuring Burgers, Lasagne and fresh sandwiches. The garden is a haven to relax in and perfect for families. Setanta sports, live music and karaoke provide all the entertainment you could wish for.

Owner, Simon Owers, has finished a lovely refurbishment to his fine country pub and now has a new menu focusing on seasonal and locally produced ingredients. Beautifully presented, with generous portions, there’s a lunch menu and a choice of evening food, from formal dining to informal bistro bar food.

Probably the best value in town! Michael & Lucille keep an excellent cellar which features IPA, Abott and over 60 bottled beers. Good traditional bar snacks with fresh Sandwiches, Burger & Chips and many more of your favourites. Lots of fun too with karaoke, darts, pertanque, crib, dominoes and Sky sports. All in all something to suit all tastes!

This modern hotel offers both value and comfort. A great place to relax and recharge your batteries with a gym next door and a lovely bar and lounge area. If you are on business, there are 3 modern conference rooms with air conditioning and lots of other useful facilities such as high speed internet.

Situated close to the Norfolk coast and just one mile from the Royal Estate at Sandringham , The Feathers Hotel has been brought back to its former glory. The stunning gardens are the perfect place for families with a new childrens play area as well as all functions which would certainly benefit from the pretty surroundings. Traditional home-made food is served including fresh Fish & Chips, local Crab and popular Sandringham Estate Red Poll Beef dishes.

This stunningly attractive inn has a wonderful choice of fresh, home made food from the seasonally changing bar and à la carte menus. It’s set in large, landscaped grounds next to the River Cam, with moorings for 25 boats and 5 new contemporary en suite rooms from £30. Brilliant live music every Friday night.

This good old fashioned, family run pub is the hub of the community and offers a warming real fire for the winter and a beer garden for the summer months. Choose from an extensive range of drinks which features Greene King IPA plus two guest ales. There is a selection of great value, traditional pub food with smaller portions available for children and you must not miss the wholesome Sunday Roast!

Kim & Nigel endeavour to serve the local community to the best of their ability and have, in their words a ‘can do’ attitude! Bothare very familiar with the pub and feel that they are in touch with their customers. Nigel keeps the real ales in excellent condition and Kim looks after the food with loving care. She has great pride in her cooking and even cooks whole gammons to ensure the finest ham to serve with her farm fresh eggs and chips!

John & Pat say that their friendly hostelry is ‘..your local destination pub serving home cooking that you wouldn’t cook at home.’ They are vastly experienced and it is obvious from the moment you enter, that they know exactly what they are doing! The beers are from Greene King and Pat creates some delight-fully innovative dishes. Favourites include Sizzling Pork Belly Ribs served in her Secret Recipe Sauce and Old Time Bangers with Butter Beans, Mash and a Rich Onion Gravy. The 3 en-suite rooms are comfortable and good value too.

Open all day every day, The Fox is rightly renowned locally for the quality of its food. Using local and only fresh produce, Jeff & Jan serve a lovely range of home made fayre. The pies are marvellous and the range of fresh fish is stunning, with Sword Fish, Cod and Seabass all very popular. The menu is changed seasonally with the Summer Salad Sensation a spectacular success. Children will love the resident bouncy castle as well as the rabbits and chickens in the garden, which don’t end up on the menu!

Now run by Catering Executive, Tim Wainwright-Noble, this light and airy restaurant serves top quality, home cooked, traditional English food, with a twist. Pensioner’s Special on Tuesdays with selected dishes for just £3.95 and a wonderful Sunday lunch for only £7.50. Al fresco dining in summer.

Julie Thompson has certainly raised standards since she has taken over. She has created a clean, pleasant and friendly atmosphere, serving a traditional, home made menu of good English food. The fish & chips is well worth trying as is the fresh fish pie and duck in pink peppercorn sauce!

Now run by the professional Elvis Joncevski, The Geldart is newly refurbished and boasts the brilliant Black Rock Grill. There is a lovely Real Ale Bar which serves an array of drinks with up to 6 real ales as well as a relaxing area with loungers and free wi-fi! A selection of excellent live music such as The Geldart Trio and soon to come Jazz on Sunday afternoons.

Now run by Les and Eileen who are both members of The British Institute of Inn Keepers, this terrific venue has an extensive range of entertainment with petanque, karaoke and live music. There is a safe enclosed garden which is perfect for families and it really is great value for money food and drink.

Landlord, Leon Reed introduced Thai food a little over 7 months ago and it has proved hugely successful. The authenticity of the food makes the George probably one of the best Thai venues in Cambridge and add to this a marvellous range of real ales and you will understand why the George has once again become such a popular venue.

A delightful, thatched pub, full of character and completely non smoking. There are 11 well appointed rooms, including a suite and a family room, and a lovely garden with patio heaters. Open for breakfast plus super fresh, home made food on both the bar and à la carte menus, utilising local produce. Ample car parking.

One of Hunstanton’s oldest buildings, this charming grade II listed hotel offers 27 well appointed en suite rooms, good food and lots of varied live entertainment. Enjoy the freshest Haddock & Chips, Pan Fried Chicken and succulent Sirloin Steaks. Sunday lunch is not to be missed but you must book in advance to avoid disappointment!

This excellent contemporary bar is perfect for office lunchtimes, where you can enjoy 2 good ales from Adnams and freshly cooked imaginative food produced very quickly! Try Mini Cod & Chips in Tempura Batter, Risotto Balls stuffed with Mozzarella as well as brilliant comfort food like Pork Belly and Sausage & Mash. There is regular jazz and it really is an round venue for everyone from business people to families.

There is a racing theme throughout this homely venue with plenty of horse racing memorabilia in the bar area. Enjoy tasty, tradtional home cooked food served in the restaurant and why not try one of the two real ales in the bar. A great place to stop for a lovely meal after a day at Newmarket Races.

A delightful pub in the beautiful village of Grantchester. Now run by Josh and the team who serves 4 good ales, a diverse wine list and an excellent range of whiskies. The food is mainly British with lovely traditional dishes like Sausage & Mash, Fish & Chips and lots of fresh seafood as well as home-made Burgers made from locally grazed cattle. The large garden which accommodates 200 people is heavenly in summer and a wonderful venue for any type of function.

A wonderful free house that is best described as ‘a good old honest pub’. Expertly run by Mary and her team, this is a beer drinkers paradise with 4 excellent ales from local breweries. The food is equally spectacular with the highlight a fantastic 12 hour roasted Pork Belly served with Cider Gravy & Apple Mash. The warming log fire makes this the cosiest of venues in winter and the large garden is great fun in summer, complete with giant Jenga and Connect 4, which is bound to tax your brain!

Alan & Sue have created a high quality village local that is very family welcoming, with a wonderful, enclosed beer garden complete with an ice cream kiosk for the kids and maybe the adults too! The real ales from Greene King are kept in excellent condition and the traditional pub food is superb. Indulge in Fresh Pies, Curries, Chilli and lovely, Seasonal Fresh Fish on Fridays. All this and plenty of entertainment too, with live bands and regular karaoke, surely everything that you could wish for!

New landlords, Averil and Stuart, welcome you to The Greyhound which is soon to be refurbished. Already there is a good range of pub food including tradtional woodfired pizza’s, hot & cold baguettes and baked potatoes. This community pub is family friendly and welcomes bikers too!

This family friendly venue is great value for money and there really is something for everyone on the extensive ‘Hungry Horse’ menu. Steaks are very popular and the Candymania is the ideal pudding to share. Sky Sports & Setanta on Plasma screens in a separate viewing area, Quiz Night every Wednesday and lots of live bands, karaoke and discos.

New owners Chris & Mirela serve an old fashioned, traditional English menu, with a changing specials board. Try the juicy, home made Ickleton burgers with Stilton, bacon and red onion marmalade. 4 well kept real ales and a new and extensive wine list that is competitively priced.

A traditional Norfolk free house set at the heart of the community and run by the vastly experience John & Linda Freeman. They serve excellent, home-made food in the separate restaurant and a range of quality drinks are on offer which feature 2 fine guest ales. Favourite dishes include Home-made Burgers, Smoked Haddock, Grills and Steaks with all the meat brought in from the local butchers. There are 5 well appointed rooms from as little as £42.50 which includes a Full English Breakfast.

The King Street Run is one of the friendliest pubs in the city centre. Open all day everyday there is always lots going on with Poker Night on Mondays, Bar Billiards, Quiz Nights, Pool and Darts. There is a good range of drinks too, including Greene King IPA and two guest ales. New 3D HD TV to enjoy all the sporting events.

This C17th free house has won numerous awards, including the ‘Bookers Best Pub In UK 2000’ and ‘Vegetarian Pub of the year 2001’. A host of vegetarian dishes plus plenty of choice for meat eaters. 5 real ales and a nice variety of Old and New World wine. Very high standards in all areas, you won’t be disappointed.

Good news, Susie is now back in the kitchen! Serving drinks since 1837, this traditional pub is full of rustic charm, complete with beams and open fires. The real ales include Abbot, IPA and Tribute which complement the ‘comfort food’ of Meatballs, Cottage Pie, Beer Battered Fish and much more. There are popular barbecues in summer, a games room and a safe, enclosed garden, just perfect for families.

‘Quite simply unique’ - the house motto that truly reflects every aspect of this unusual C17th Norfolk Inn. The setting, style, decor and relaxing ambience are all equally complemented by the attentive hospitality and the superb food, prepared from local produce. Families, walkers and dogs are most welcome too!

Russell and Sarah have made vast improvements to this 18th Century pub. There are real beams and an open fire which creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A selection of entertainment with a pool table and monthly quizzes as well as a safe enclosed garden.

An extremely popular real ale venue with over 1,000 pints sold weekly! Greene King is the house beer, with 2 guests, soon to be increased to a choice of 10! The Wetherspoons menu provides great variety, with Curries, Steaks, Burgers, Roasts and an excellent Deli section, which can be enjoyed in a lovely olde worlde interior complete with beams and a real fire.

Lawrence Champion has already made great strides in his latest venture. The new restaurant has a fresh, contemporary feel, with natural oak flooring and the food is Modern British, with a Mediterranean twist and is all home made! Lawrence encourages private and business functions and supplies outside catering too.

This fantastic, authentic venue is home to a wide range of excellent Indian dishes and great customer service. Stylish and beautifully decorated, Little India also has wonderful, tropical landscaped gardens. Not only great food but good entertainment too, with theme nights and Indian DJ’s. Booking is advisable.

A C17th pub and restaurant, now under the ownership of Janet Jackson. She has created a friendly environment and specialises in Mexican food, with delights such as Enchiladas, Tacos and a super Mexican breakfast that includes chorizo, scrambled eggs and waffles. San Miguel lager too, plus an improved wine list.

A fine example of a community pub, set in the lovely village of Stapleford on the outskirts of Cambridge. Landlord, Graeme Forster serves 4 fine ales which include Adnams Bitter and Broadside and will soon serve good honest pub grub from breakfast onwards. He welcomes all functions and provides occasional live music, karaoke, as well as pool and darts. An excellent all round pub where you won’t be disappointed!

Just like an archetypal village pub, but set in the heart of town! Now under the experienced managership of John & Marion, who serve a wonderful range of classic pub dishes from Scampi and Lasagne to Hotpots and Casseroles. The Home-made Pizza is divine and if you wish you can have it as a takeaway. There’s a great choice of 6 real ales too, including XB and GHA, brewed by Batemans. So to summarise, you will truly find something to suit everyone’s taste.

The De Simones have run this superb family business for 20 years. It is now in the safe hands of Johnny who has made the bold move of opening their excellent restaurant to the public. The food is a fusion of European dishes, with some wonderful authentic Italian specialities. There are 23 bedrooms and a further 12 in their annexe and with prices from just £48 are extremely competitive. An excellent hotel in a perfect position from which to explore the delights of Cambridge.

Class, care and customer service have been restored to the fantastic for private parties. As well as the bar area, there’s a games room with pool and darts. Don’t miss the delicious Sunday Roast Carvery, where the meat is cooked to perfection.

An intimate restaurant that serves a light menu of pasta dishes, fresh baguettes and jacket potatoes at lunchtime and a delicious, full à la carte menu in the evening. Try the baked Stilton mushrooms, followed by The King Fillet, a fusion of fine beef, prawns and garlic. The cream teas in summer are wonderful!

Healthy Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine served in authentic surroundings, with everything freshly prepared from fresh, high quality produce. The skilled chef creates delightful dishes like home made Doner kebabs and Turkish rice puddings plus you must try the steak nights and the new lunchtime buffets.

Step back in time! Discover a truly traditional village pub that dates back to the C14th, with low beams and crooked doorways. Experience superb home cooked food with good, honest dishes style baked cheesecake.

A charming olde worlde pub, full of beams, an open fire and packed with tradition with a fabulous garden to enjoy in the summer. The ales are well kept and include Woodforde’s Wherry and Thwaites and the food is varied, freshly cooked and very tasty! There are lovely light dishes such as Feta Salad and some good, wholesome country cooking that features the freshest of eggs, local sausage and wonderful gammon. A superb all round pub that is particularly popular with walkers.

Just a few miles from Haverhill, set in beautiful countryside, is this stunning Indian restaurant. Extensively refurbished to give a light, fresh interior, complete with air conditioning, you can sample a vast array of both modern and authentic Indian and Bangladeshi food, carefully prepared by an award winning chef.

A charming and traditional village local that serves fine ales, with Ruddles, Moreland Original and Abbot and a superb range of authentic Thai cuisine. The Green & Red Curries are extremely popular as is the Fresh Seabass and in summer you will love the secure garden that is just perfect for families.

As the name suggests, a new culinary experience is offered here, within in an historic building. The restaurant is open plan so that customers can enjoy watching their fresh fish, meat and vegetable dishes being traditionally prepared over hot charcoal, complemented by Turkish and Cypriot wines and beers.

Keith Pawley has created a community pub and restaurant where locals and newcomers are equally welcome. Good real ales and lots of excellent, traditional English food with a pensioners’ lunch available Monday to Friday 12-2pm and a superb traditional 2 course Sunday Lunch served 12-8pm.

Refurbished back to its original C17th character, you’ll find a super selection of wines and a fine array of tempting dishes. Try local sausages served with a mustard mash & red wine gravy or wholesome beef & ale pie, as well as delicious breakfasts and light snacks. Affordable too, so you can pop in regularly!

This family run diner has a friendly atmosphere and offers good quality food and excellent value for money. Choose from the extensive menu with traditional dishes like all day breakfasts, juicy burgers and grills, or opt for the ‘Special of the Day’ with a dessert and tea or coffee, all for just £4. Cabaret evenings too.

The vastly experienced Michael Murray has brought all his considerable skills to this lovely C17th refurbished pub and created something special. The beamed interior with a superb inglenook fireplace is the ideal atmosphere in which to enjoy fine real ales and classic English cuisine. All ingredients are locally sourced in a delightfully diverse menu and the large garden is the venue for fun barbecues in the summer. A perfect venue for the whole family.

A beautifully renovated C18th schoolhouse, which now houses 8 well appointed, en suite bedrooms, from £70, including full English breakfast. A superb base, in this pretty village, for all visitors to nearby Cambridge, with good pubs nearby. A beautiful conservatory lounge and a garden too. Cots available.

A family welcoming, C16th inn, in a superb location from which to explore the North Norfolk coast. Terrific food, freshly cooked using local produce, with fish prominent on the menu. Sunday lunch is served from 12-6pm and there’s a large garden with a play area and 6 en suite rooms, including a family room.

Now run by Rob and the team, The Orange Tree is steeped in history and has a warming Inglenook fire for the winter and a huge garden for the summer, complete with a tree house slide and swings which the kids will love. The food is locally sourced with meat from Chapman’s Butchers, bread from Days Bakers and vegetables from G&M Growers. There are many interesting food themed nights including a monthly Guest Chef Night and don’t miss the popular Sunday Lunch.

This Chinese restaurant is situated three miles from the historic as seafood, steak, crispy duck and everything is freshly cooked. There is a lovely, authentic dining room and functions are catered for in a separate private area.

It’s like a walk back in time visiting the Palomino which has been brilliantly run for no less than 24 years by the highly professional Sheila McNally. A pub at the very hub of the community that also provides an off licence service for the convenience of the locals. Drinkers will love the absence of cooking smells whilst they enjoy a good selection of lagers, Tetley Smooth, Boddingtons and some real old favourites like Mild, Brown & Bitter and Light & Bitter. A great venue for sports enthusiasts with pool, darts, petanque and ask Sheila about her 100 person function room available free of charge!

Nicola Grundy and Pat Thompson have beautifully restored this old English pub/restaurant and have retained all its original features. The 4 well kept real ales include 2 guests which are regularly changed and there are several delicious menus to choose from. Excellent theme evenings and a lovely garden too.

An excellent venue for the whole family where kids have their own menu and a goody bag! The ‘all you can eat’ buffet, served weekdays from 11am-4.30pm, has plenty of variety and is great value for money, or if you’re in a hurry, try the take away service where you’re guaranteed your meal in just 20 minutes.

The Plough, now run by Angela and the team, is a traditional local which has real character and is full of beams and a real fire. There is a great patio and safe, enclosed garden, perfect for eating and drinking al fresco. Good entertainment with Sky Sports and petanque.

Mother and daughter, Rosemary & Emily have created a real family feel to this atmospheric pub on the outskirts of Cambridge and provide unrivalled service. They serve 3 fine real ales, including Hardy Hansons Kimberley Bitter and are part of Greene Kings ‘Head Brewers Club’. The food is ‘high quality pub meals' and features Lamb Shank and the locally famous Horningsea Hotpot. A real hub of the community.

Now family run by Beverley & Daniel Ambler and most definitely family welcoming too! Now serving quality home-made food at very affordable prices including favourites such as Lasagne, All Day Breakfast and fresh Fish dishes and a lovely Sunday Roast. Lots of great entertainment with Discos, Karaoke and Solo artists and the kids will love the bouncy castle at weekends throughout the summer!

New tenants, Neil & Caroline have turned this lovely, grade II listed pub into a ‘Local’s Local’ which is now very family friendly and accommodates everyone. Neil keeps his beers expertly and is rightly proud of the quality of his ales which includes Woodforde’s Wherry and Spitfire. Caroline produces a superb range of freshly cooked delights such as Haddock in Spitfire Batter, Steak & Ale Pie, 3 Bean Chilli and a range of tempting desserts with the Chocolate Fudge Brownie at the top of our list! Well worth a visit.

Paul is renowned for the quality of his beer and is Cask Marque accredited. He keeps IPA, Tetley Mild and 2 excellent guest brews. The food is varied and includes all your pub favourites like Scampi, Sausage, Bacon & Eggs and Jacket Potatoes. Lots of themed evenings too, with Fish & Chips on Monday and Steak and Curry nights on Tuesdays and Fridays as well an excellent meal deal for for just £9.95! All in all something for every member of the family.

A lovely pub which serves traditional home cooked meals from steaks and curries to sweet and sour dishes. There is lots to do with regular live entertainment, karoake and discos as well as 50’s rock n’ roll record hops and Latin theme Nights. A great place to stop for truckers and bikers.

A lovely, traditional inn, with an open fire, adorned with horse memorabilia. Now run by Chris & Shirley, who serve an array of wholesome food, including a ‘Curry of the Day’ and a superb carvery for just £7.95 for adults and only £3.95 for kids! There are 5 luxury bedrooms, all en suite, from an economic £30.

Now under the expert management of Bal Anota and his family who serve good real ales, including Batemans and a fine choice of pub food, including classical Indian cuisine. The excellent beer garden is just perfect for families and Bal provides lots of fun including karaoke, bands, a quiz, pool, darts and dominoes, surely something for everyone!

A real family atmosphere has been created by Charis, Jackie and the team who have worked hard to ensure a good time is had by all. There is a good selection of popular comfort food at tremendous value as well as some interesting promotions available. Relax in the enclosed garden in the summer, on the sofas or enjoy the pockets of intimate dining. The Sunday Carvery from 10am-5pm is definitely worth a visit!

Something quite unique for Swaffham, Russian cuisine! Expertly run by Irina Spezeva who serves some delicious, authentic and keenly priced dishes like Wild Duck Stroganoff, Meatballs with Saurkraut and Herring Fillets, complemented by some excellent Georgian and Moldovan wines. So if you are looking for something new, give the Rasputin a try, it won’t disappoint!

A charming, beamed C16th pub that is run by the highly professional team of Adam & Sharon. They have created a comfortable and safe family atmosphere where you can enjoy good food and quality ales. The beers are from Greene King and Adam cooks a diverse range of pub favourites utilising locally sourced products including meat from Christmas Hill Farm, amongst the highlights are Beef Suet Pudding, Pies, Vegetable Lasagne and Chicken wrapped in Bacon in a Mushroom & Cheese Sauce.

Claire & Mike have breathed fresh life into this friendly local and serve a diverse range of drinks which includes 2 real ales. The food is fresh and varied with everything from simple Sandwiches to piping hot Fresh Pies and interesting Shared Platters. There is also plenty to do with race nights, live bands, curry evenings and with a range of other functions, you won’t get bored! All in all a real community venue.

Antony & Emma deserve great credit for bringing the Red Lion back from the very brink! They have created a wonderful free house and serve a fine range of ales, including IPA and Woodforde’s Wherry. Good varied pub food, with Fish & Chip Friday and Curry & a Pint on a Saturday always popular as is their renowned Sunday Roast where booking is essential. They have also made great efforts on the entertainment front and now boast varied live bands featuring Country and Rock as well as discos and quiz nights.

Set beside the River Lark, this historic C16th, thatched inn and restaurant is delightfully candleit by night. The menu features Icklingham venison and kids have their own menu. There is a wide selection of premium beers, good wines and excellent Lavazza coffee.

A lovely C13th, grade II listed building with low beams, plenty of character and a full entertainment system. Good real ales and a wide choice of food like minted lamb chops and a great value ‘Truckers Special’ at £6.75, with a pint! Open all day and with functions welcomed. New shower blocks available to all.

There is something for everyone at King’s, a wonderful bar area with live music, a sumptuous dining area serving great value, tasty food such as creamy chicken pie and grilled salmon. There are sofas to relax on in a conservatory area with a bar which offers a wide variety of reasonably priced drinks.

Loraine and former Stand up Comic Malcolm are vastly experienced in the industry and have brought their warmth and wit to The Retreat! Redecorated throughout and full of character with lots of lovely local pictures featured on the walls. There is some excellent entertainment to choose from with karaoke, local bands and dominoes to pool, darts and crib. A good choice of drinks including favourites such as Carling, John Smiths Bitter and Kronenberg.

An establishment steeped in history, dating back to C15th with beams, real fires and bags of character! Barbara & Richard Pikula have recently taken over and serve Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen. There is an English bar menu, specials board and a classic Sunday lunch.

A real hive of entertainment with karaoke, many live bands and even the local radio station, Zack FM broadcasting from the bar! Landlady, Rebecca Bayliss serves Greene King ales and some great pub food, with the highlight being a traditional London Pie & Mash. Children are well catered for too, with their own menu which even features a healthy 5 a day option, as well as a popular play area. All in all a place where the entire family will be entertained.

The Rose & Crown, run by Irene and Darryl, has been completely refurbished and is a great place to treat the whole family. Food is served throughout the week with many interesting offers available such as Steak Out on Mondays and Tuesdays with cheaper prices from 6-8pm, 2 Steaks and a bottle of wine for just £19.95 on Wednesdays, Pie Night on Thursdays and a seasonally changing menu to compliment all nights. There is an extensive choice of drinks from 4 well kept real ales to an excellent International wine list.

A year round, grade II listed venue with a super garden, including a bouncy castle for the summer and a warming log burner for those chilly winter nights! Good ales, including Adnams and a range of pub food with a broad choice; don’t miss the excellent Sunday Carvery too. There is also an excellent function room that can accommodate more than 150 and is perfect for all social or business occasions.

A clean and friendly pub that serves quality food and 3 fine real ales. The pub classics include Steak & Guinness Pie, Scampi and Lasagne as well as seasonal game, traditional English desserts and some superb specialist Thai dishes. A popular function venue, with a separate room suitable for all family occasions and there’s lots of fun too, with karaoke, Salsa and live bands.

This typically English pub is just 2 miles from Thetford Forest. Paul & Mandy Smith serve traditional English dishes, like juicy steaks and a good choice of sweets, and Adnams real ales. They have introduced great entertainment every other weekend and provide games and a jukebox. Nice atmosphere, parking as well.

Ideally located in the historical part of the town centre, this light and airy coffee house serves a superb and varied selection of fresh sandwiches, hot snacks and mouthwatering home made cakes. There’s a choice of teas and coffees and you must try the speciality chocolate drink. Al fresco dining available too.

A delightful riverside location at this vibrant country local. Malcolm & Michelle have created a superb venue and there really is something for everyone here. The 4 good ales include Adnams and 3 guests, so you’ll never get tired of the same beer! There is a light, airy, separate dining room which features a cosy real fire. The food is all freshly cooked and ranges from simple Ploughman’s to wholesome and substantial dishes like Liver & Bacon, Lasagne and a superb Lamb Shank.

Following the success of Silk Road I in Kings Lynn, Louise Ho has opened her second restaurant in the village of Heacham. The head chef has created one of the best Oriental menus in the area with an unsurpassable aromatic duck.

A fine country pub that serves 2 well kept real ales, IPA and Ruddles County, alongside freshly cooked pub food. Favourites include Fish & Chips, Sausage & Mash and Lamb Shank with locally sourced ingredients used wherever possible. A cosy, fresh interior with a real fire and there’s a lovely garden for summer.

A lovely local set in a tranquil village, now run by Debbie, Michael & Jessica. They offer a good range of real ales and lagers and serve fine English food, with highlights like Liver Bacon & Onions, Steak & Guinness Pie, Pork Belly and Plaice stuffed with Crab! A real community venue where children are made most welcome and with an excellent barbecue on Wednesdays.

Paul Figura has been running this successful free house for more than 8 years and is proud to boast that customers enter as a stranger and leave as a friend! A great atmosphere is enhanced by two woodburning stoves and the food is equally appealing, with lots of pub favourites and many seasonal specials that include local game, as well as innovative dishes such as Oxtail Braised in Red Wine. Paul is also featured in The Good Beer Guide, so your pint is bound to be excellent and why not pop along to his annual beer festival?

Very conveniently located in the centre of this beautiful and historic city, with good parking. Mr Rahman has brought all of his 30 years of experience to create a fusion of Thai and Indian cuisine in one of the smartest restaurants in the city. There is a diverse menu of all your favourites, plus a few delightful surprises; the Jungle Curry must be sampled as well as the superb Chicken Village and Bengal Tiger Prawns.

A change of ownership and a change of cuisine too! This lovely free house dates to the C17th and the real fires make it a great place to venture to for a quiet drink or a delicious meal. Choose from a 100 item Thai menu, with fantastic noodle dishes, stir fries and curries and classic English dishes like local ham & eggs.

Set in 4 acres of grounds, this delightful free house boasts 11 guest bedrooms, with a 3 diamond rating and 5 new holiday homes. Super food too, with succulent steaks, crispy aromatic duck and a nice Sunday roast. 5 real ales, a Tuesday quiz, music on Wednesdays and a function room for up to 80 people.

The enthusiastic mother and daughter team of Penny & Hope welcome all types to their friendly hostelry and being close to the famous Peddars Way Walk, this is very popular with all outdoor enthusiasts, including ramblers and dog walkers. Super ales, including Adnams, IPA and Woodforde’s Wherry and wonderful home cooking from the talented Penny. She has a diverse pub menu and produces 4 special dishes every day which you really must sample; our favourite is her Braised Pork Chops!

Lesley & Sue are rightly proud of the warm ambiance that they have created in this atmospheric, beamed pub. They serve an excellent range of traditional, value for money pub food. Tender Steaks, Gammon, spicy Chilli, authentic Spaghetti Bolognese as well as a host of vegetarian dishes are just some of the customers’ favourites. The garden is wonderful for families and boasts swings as well as the ever popular trampoline.

This proper village pub is expertly run by Libby Coleman and is at the very hub of the local community. She keeps 3 real ales which includes Adnams and serves superb, traditional bar food, with homely dishes like Stew & Dumplings and the ever popular Bangers & Mash! The Sunday Roast is fantastic and great value too, with adults eating for just £6 and kids for only £3. Plenty to do as well, with monthly karaoke and regular live bands. What more could you want?

A fantastic free house run by Roz and her dedicated team. They serve great real ales and quality pub food with many seasonal favourites, all in a cosy atmosphere, what more could you want? The beers include Highwayman, Marlow Rebellion and a guest and there’s also a brilliant local Suffolk cider. There are many highlights on the menu, with lots of pub favourites like Steak & Kidney Pie, but the real treat is the seasonal Game. A good venue for the whole family, this is also an excellent function venue.

A wonderful, traditional pub that has been completely and tastefully refurbished and is located on the outskirts of historic Cambridge. The ales are from Greene King and the food is high quality ‘Pub Grub’ with a twist. Amongst many favourites are Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Classic Caesar Salad and Bakers Chicken on Crispy Crushed New Potatoes!

The Temple Bar, now run by Sammy and Pete, has a wonderful atmosphere where everyone is made to feel welcome. Lots going on with live music at weekends as well as a casino night and charity events. There are now 8 new guest bedrooms from just £30 per person including a full English breakfast.

Owners, Les and Sue Anderson have recently refurbished their delightful pub and extended the restaurant which now boasts an interesting array of antiques and a lovely patio. They serve IPA and a guest and serve fine traditional English food. The Fillet Steak with Gorgonzola and Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Spinach are both outstanding!

This friendly pub offers a warm welcome to old and new customers. There is a wonderful atmosphere in both the bar and the separate dining room and functions can be catered for, so just ask! Fresh, home-made food is served with some terrific offers available from a Curry & Pint for £6.95 on a Thursday to Kids under 12 eating free on a Tuesday. Fresh, local Fish is served on Fridays and a wholesome roast is available on Sundays. You must book early at Christmas.

Now run by Paul and Richard, this beautifully decorated inn serves excellent lunches and evening meals prepared to a consistently high standard and there are now 8 new, well appointed bedrooms. All functions are catered for and families enjoy the well kept garden. Well worth a visit.

A family run venue with a warm and friendly atmosphere which offers 2 comfortable en-suite rooms with a Full English Breakfast from only £55. Sam and Katie serve 3 Cask Marque accredited ales as a good range of beers. The menu consists of traditional pub food and there is a superb Sunday Roast where booking is advisable. Pets are also welcome.

The place to be seen in Newmarket! Excellent food, such as roast of the day, home made steak & Guinness pie and chicken Stroganoff, plus 6 well kept real ales. Sky tv is available too so you can watch live football matches and racing events. Horse drawn carriages are also available for race days!

Chef/owner, Sandra Lloyd has had great success at this charming seventeenth century eatery which has won many plaudits. She concentrates on utilising fresh, local produce and serves a variety of wonderfully cooked dishes from the freshest of Fish & Chips and Local Sausage & Mash to the more subtle Pan Fried Calves Liver with a rich Port Wine Gravy. Well worth a visit!

This established place of excellence for business training now opens its restaurant to the public to enjoy, all day every day. Dine on a wide range of fine food, freshly prepared from local produce, with beautiful views over the lakes.

Paula has recently refurbished her comfortable pub and is proud to offer excellent value for money. She keeps 2 real ales and serves fine, locally sourced food with delights such as Crispy Cod, Chips & Peas and Blue Cheese Burger with Smoked Bacon. Children have their own healthy menu and there is regular live music. All in all something for everyone!

Located just a mile from the historic war museum in the pretty village of Duxford, This family run pub offers a variety of superb entertainment from Discos and Karaoke to a Pool & Darts league as well as an amazing Kids Play Area. Good home-made pub food from Filled Rolls and Soups to Chilli and Burgers. Pets are welcome on leashes.

This family welcoming venue is steeped in history with original beams, an inglenook fireplace and traditional games such as dominoes and crib. A great selection of home-made food including a terrific carvery on Wednesday and Sundays and children have their own menu too. There are 4 en suite rooms from just £80. The perfect place to stay for a day at the races.

Grade I listed and dating to 1505, this is one of the finest wedding and function venues in Essex. Exceptional quality, English and European fusion food, such as Yeldham rabbit wrapped in parma ham and a fantastic range of desserts.