Cambridge’s Leading Brasserie Restaurant

THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER, 6PM

Festive Wines for Christmas

This December, we invite you to join us in our library for a hedonistic evening of festive wine exploration with celebrated Cambridge sommelier, wine writer, and educator, Cong Cong Bo. 6 carefully curated wines will be served with specially prepared hors d’oeuvres from our talented chefs while Cong guides you through ideal wine choices for Christmas. Be it aperitifs with the neighbours or a special toast, turkey lunch or beef wellington, Stilton and mince pies or Christmas pudding – we will have you covered for all eventualities.

£38 per person.

Available until 5th January 2025

Festive Set Menu

Tis’ the season to gather with loved ones and indulge in festive feasting. Toast to the season with our festive set-menu, enjoy traditional dishes like our slow-cooked turkey with chestnut & thyme stuffing, Cambridge Sausage with creamy mashed potatoes & chicken gravy and crème caramel with orange caramel, mulberry compote & gingerbread biscotti.

Served Monday – Saturday, 12-6pm. 2-courses £21, 3-courses £27.

Thursday 26th December, 11:30-5pm

Boxing Day Brunch

Room for more? Continue the festive feasting with a leisurely 3-course Boxing Day Brunch at Parker’s Tavern. Gather with loved ones and take your pick from a selection of dishes, from baked duck egg shakshuka, Bloody Mary salad, dry-aged roast beef & bone gravy, Suffolk ham with honey, clove & orange glaze, to finish with croissant bread & butter pudding or a rhubarb crumble & custard choux. The choice is yours.

£65 per person. Children up to 12 year’s old will receive our children’s menu, priced per item.

Every Friday, 7:30-10pm

All that Jazz

Top quality professional jazz comes to Parker’s Tavern bar every Friday. Sip away at Parker’s Tavern signature cocktails and enjoy the swinging sounds of some amazing UK based jazz professionals. Trios led by charismatic and highly regarded saxophonists Sam Miles and Tim Boniface make Parker’s Tavern the place to go for jazz on a Friday night, 7:30-10pm. All are welcome, no booking required.

TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER, 8PM-LATE

New Year's Gala Party

Ring in the New Year at University Arms with an evening of elegance with our Gala party package. Begin the evening in the Ballroom welcomed with Champagne and canapés with live jazz before heading into Parker’s Tavern for a 5-course tasting menu, featuring mushroom consommé & truffle, roasted Orkney scallop with BBQ lettuce sauce, crispy fried lamb sweetbreads & bacon with potato, Tunworth cheese & pickled shallots, complete with live entertainment throughout. Finish the evening back in the ballroom for a Gala party, dancing the evening away and toasting to new beginnings before retiring to your bedroom.

Overnight stay and breakfast included. Rates from £500 for two adults. Gala dinner + party £145 per adult. Party only £65 per adult.

THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY 2025, 6PM

'Try January' with Bert Blaize

We welcome Norfolk-based wine expert and drinks writer Bert Blaize to host a wine tasting ‘Try January’ in our library on Thursday 16th January, 6pm. We invite you to begin the new year trying something new and discover your new favourite wine with lesser known grapes, countries and regions. Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, Bert Blaize will guide you through these unique wines, paired with a menu curated by chef Lee Clarke, encouraging you to try new styles, varietals, and pairings you might not have considered before.

£30 per person, includes four wines and four pairings.