A quintessentially
All Day British brasserie
celebrating feasting at its best

Parker's Tavern

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Crowd-pleasing? You won’t want to leave." 

Jay Rayner, The Guardian
Eat at Parker's Tavern

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British classics, with some whimsical reinterpretations, by a chef with outstanding culinary heritage.

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Eat at Parker's Tavern

Drink

Unpretentious sophistication, and excellent value from a vintage Cambridge cellar.

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Eat at Parker's Tavern

Meet & Be Merry

A quintessentially English brasserie occupying a former coaching inn.

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Seasonal Menu

Parker’s Tavern marks a homecoming. A return to good, unpretentious British cooking. No fuss. No froth.

Just fresh, honest ingredients, locally sourced and put together on a simple plate. A knife, fork and spoon. Conjured by a spectacular chef.

Breakfast

A good breakfast is the jewel in the crown of classic British feasting: smoked bacon, free range eggs, roasted heirloom tomatoes.

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Lunch

Go light with a fresh soup, garden salad or something from the sandwich board, or all out with a three-course feast.

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Dinner

Dinner at Parker’s is an essential Cambridge experience: classic British ingredients delivered with a dash of whimsy.

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Afternoon Tea

Books and great dining have a long history in Cambridge. Our afternoon tea menu takes inspiration from the city’s great wordsmiths. Reservation only - Please book 24 hours in advance.

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Drinks menu

A vintage cellar, put together with knowledge and good taste, to this is added modern mixology, grounded in Cambridge mythology.

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What they say about us

Oh my days. I licked the bowl clean.”

Tony Turnbull, ​The Times

Parker’s Tavern is a delightful addition to the Cambridge food scene for lunch, dinner or simply a drink at the bar. I’m already looking forward to returning!"

Emma Kemsley, Eastlife

It’s the small details that make it worth a visit."

Kelly Pells, St Alban’s Review

The tandoori-roasted Norfolk quail was blazing scarlet, like a phoenix that didn’t make it out of the flames."

Michael Deacon, The Telegraph

Parker’s Tavern is Cambridge’s new culinary and cocktail hotspot, with an old-school vibe that nevertheless feels hip at the same time."`

Fiona Duncan, Yahoo

Go ahead and book in, because this one's well worth the punt."

Blossom Green, Food Travel

On the north-western corner of Parker’s Piece, whimsical culinary brilliance meets world-class accommodation.

The University Arms, home of Parker’s Tavern, is an historic Cambridge hotel which first opened in 1834, and re-opened in 2017 following an £80 million renovation.

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