The Elm

4.4

319 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Moat Lane. Abbots Ripton., Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2PD

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2 people

21 Apr 2025

7:30 pm

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Set in the picturesque village of Abbots Ripton with access to beautiful walks on the local estate, The Elm has everything you want from your perfect countryside pub; A glorious garden, a roaring fire, comfortable rooms, delicious food and a wide selection of drinks.

The Grade II-listed building was built, as an open hall, in the late 15th Century to offer hospitality to the drovers bringing cattle down from Scotland (along the Bullock Road) to the market at St.Ives. It was later altered with the insertion of a brick chimney in the early 17th century. The Fellowes family, that own and run the pub, came to the area around the same time the pub got its chimney...

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–18:00 Breakfast Sat, Sun 09:00–10:30 Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–16:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
Phone number
01487 773585
Website
https://www.the-elm.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
Private party facilities
Available on request

Location
Moat Lane. Abbots Ripton., Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2PD
Area
Huntingdon
Cross Street
Abbots Ripton
Parking details
Car to rear
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

The Elm homemade soupGBP 7.00
house bread & butter (GF*, DF*, VG*)
Breaded brie wedgesGBP 7.50
cranberry sauce & dressed leaves
Fillet of MackerelGBP 8.00
celeriac & fennel remoulade, pea shoots (DF*, GF)
Chicken liver & port pateGBP 8.50
onion chutney & toasted brioche (GF*)
Pan fried PigeonGBP 9.00
beetroot & toasted walnut salad, honey dressing (DF*, GF)

Mains

Pan fried Calves liverGBP 21.00
horseradish mash, sauteed cabbage & bacon, onion gravy
Mushroom & leek risottoGBP 18.00
crispy leeks (DF*, VG, GF)
Pan fried ColeyGBP 23.00
herb roasted potatoes, broccoli, samphire & chive cream sauce (GF, DF*)
The Elm BurgersGBP 18.00
All served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, frickles & house fries
- Homemade BeefGBP 0.00
- Homemade veg & lentilGBP 0.00
- Grilled chicken breastGBP 0.00
Battered fish & chipsGBP 19.00
tartare sauce & garden pea puree
The Elm homemade PieGBP 19.00
puff pastry lid served with mixed veg & house fries OR mash (DF*)
10oz RumpGBP 26.00
Served with house fries, vine tomatoes, garlic mushrooms & salad
10oz RibeyeGBP 31.00
Served with house fries, vine tomatoes, garlic mushrooms & salad
8oz FilletGBP 35.00
Served with house fries, vine tomatoes, garlic mushrooms & salad

Abbots Ripton Farm Potatoes & Sides

House friesGBP 4.50
Mash potatoGBP 4.50
Mixed VegGBP 4.50
Mixed SaladGBP 4.50
Onion ringsGBP 4.50
FricklesGBP 4.50

Desserts

Traditional Christmas puddingGBP 8.50
brandy custard (DF*, VG*)
Hot toddy pavlovaGBP 8.00
whisky spiced pears, honey cream, toffee sauce (GF)
Chocolate cheesecakeGBP 8.50
mixed berry compote
AffogatoGBP 5.00
1 scoop vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso & homemade sweet treat (GF*, DF*, VG*)
Selection of ice creams & sorbetsGBP 2.50
(GF*, DF*, VG*)
Selection of Cheese from Rennet & Rind
grapes, celery, apple, house chutney, Cheese biscuits (GF*)
- 3 Cheese selectionGBP 10.00
- 5 Cheese selectionGBP 15.00

Tea & Coffee

TeaGBP 2.50
English, Decaf, Camomile, Green, Mint, Earl Grey
EspressoGBP 2.00
Americano, MacchiatoGBP 3.00
Cappuccino, Latte, Flat WhiteGBP 3.50
Liquor CoffeeGBP 7.00
Hot Chocolate, MochaGBP 3.50

What 319 people are saying

The Elm reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Neighbourhood gem
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Elm offers "first class" food and "attentive" service, in a "gorgeous" setting with a "warm atmosphere." Guests praise its varied menu, especially the steaks and venison. While some note slow service during busy times, the "amazing" food and "friendly" staff ensure a "very enjoyable" dining experience.

319 Reviews

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Tracy
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit to The Elm and will definitely return. Everything was perfect, from the picturesque setting, decor and ambiance, to the food, service and lovely staff.
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Neal
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place, thriving under new management. Welcoming and friendly staff, great menu and a genuinely not lovely place to be. Will be coming back for sure.
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Sarah
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe at this restaurant. Staff professional & friendly. Excellent choice on menu. Food delicious. :0)
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Hannah
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to the Elm under new management. It was fantastic. Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious food. Reasonably priced - not cheap and not too expensive, good portion sizes. I would recommend and will be going back!
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Mark VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal and wine! The food we had was first class and the service attentive.
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Sharon
Cambridge2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food and great bar service. Restaurant service needs improvement.
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Margaret
Cambridge3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, service, food and ambience. Would highly recommend
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Philip
Cambridge2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We very much enjoyed our meal at the Elm. Food was well cooked and we enjoyed both courses. There was a good selection of wines too.
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Alyson VIP
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a very enjoyable burger with my friend. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. They’re off to a very good start, and I wish them every success in what is a very difficult industry.
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SarahV
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All round excellent. Amole parking. Met with a cheery, welcoming smile. Menu covered all bases. Staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Had Pie of the Day & Sausages, both served with fresh vegetables. Definitely highly recommended and great to have this restaurant close to home.
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The Elm is rated 4.4 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Apr 2025

7:30 pm

Booked 7 times today

Moat Lane. Abbots Ripton., Hntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2PD

Additional information

Cross Street
Abbots Ripton
Area
Huntingdon
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–18:00 Breakfast Sat, Sun 09:00–10:30 Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–16:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Car to rear
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.the-elm.co.uk/
Phone number
01487 773585
Catering
Weekly changing menu's focused on seasons, and flavour pairing.
Private party facilities
Available on request

The Elm

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About this restaurant

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Nibbles

House bread selectionGBP 4.50

Smoked salmon en crouteGBP 4.50

Pigs in blanketsGBP 4.50

Marinated olivesGBP 4.50

Starters

The Elm homemade soupGBP 7.00

Breaded brie wedgesGBP 7.50

Fillet of MackerelGBP 8.00

Chicken liver & port pateGBP 8.50

Pan fried PigeonGBP 9.00

Mains

Pan fried Calves liverGBP 21.00

Mushroom & leek risottoGBP 18.00

Pan fried ColeyGBP 23.00

The Elm BurgersGBP 18.00

Battered fish & chipsGBP 19.00

The Elm homemade PieGBP 19.00

10oz RumpGBP 26.00

10oz RibeyeGBP 31.00

8oz FilletGBP 35.00

Abbots Ripton Farm Potatoes & Sides

House friesGBP 4.50

Mash potatoGBP 4.50

Mixed VegGBP 4.50

Mixed SaladGBP 4.50

Onion ringsGBP 4.50

FricklesGBP 4.50

Desserts

Traditional Christmas puddingGBP 8.50

Hot toddy pavlovaGBP 8.00

Chocolate cheesecakeGBP 8.50

AffogatoGBP 5.00

Selection of ice creams & sorbetsGBP 2.50

Selection of Cheese from Rennet & Rind

Tea & Coffee

TeaGBP 2.50

EspressoGBP 2.00

Americano, MacchiatoGBP 3.00

Cappuccino, Latte, Flat WhiteGBP 3.50

Liquor CoffeeGBP 7.00

Hot Chocolate, MochaGBP 3.50

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