The Duke of Cambridge Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The venison pie which was also very nice and the portion abundant."
• "Had the Sunday roast and the burned orange polenta cake as well as some sourdough bread and it was delicious!"
• "Loved everything I had on the menu full of surprises and quality of ingredients are amazing."
• "The portion sizes were generous and it was organic so the meat and the potatoes just tasted even more better!"
• "Food was fresh, some dishes classical, others very inventive (and tasty)."
• "The food was really great."
• "Absolutely fabulous meal with great beer at this fine gastropub."

Cons:

• "Overpriced and underdelivered."
• "The food tasted good, just don’t call it a roast please."
• "The fish of the day was well cooked, but it had zero flavour."
• "Really overpriced. I got the vegetarian option and being charged £20+ for essentially a plate of poorly seasoned root vegetables is not okay."
• "The Sunday roast was not so good. Roast potatoes were tough, and over cooked."
• "dry salty pork leg - without the apricot sauce it promised."
• "The food is very very over priced."

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere is good, attracts a diverse crowd and the service is cheerful and attentive."
• "Our waitress was absolutely lovely and we enjoyed our time there very much."
• "The staff were incredible, perfect service."
• "The service was super friendly, quick and attentive."
• "Staff were helpful, friendly and really accommodating of us with a toddler."
• "The staff were very friendly and quick to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal."

Cons:

• "Didn't like service - we wanted to order 2 more drinks, but they refused saying that they closed the bar."
• "Absolutely rude staff."
• "Waitress and service was really poor."
• "Service was poor and borderline rude."
• "The service was bad as plates were taken away and no smile or customer interaction."
• "Had to ask for drinks three times on arrival, table wasn't cleared for ages."
• "The service was awful: dirty plates left on the table carelessly even when the main dish was served, very long waiting time for each course and inattentive staff."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "A fine place with a chameleon atmosphere."
• "I loved the mismatched furniture and the cosy atmosphere of the place."
• "It's a nice space with large tables and a cosy, yet open and airy atmosphere."
• "Atmosphere and decor are great as well as the location and the beers choice."
• "The atmosphere is also very nice both on the pub and restaurant side."
• "The atmosphere is that of a great family pub."
• "Great atmosphere- beautiful setting, just tucked away from the hustle and bustle of all the shops in Angel."

Cons:

• "Never have I been to such a dreadful establishment."
• "It's quite annoying to have people standing over your table debating their orders."
• "The venue itself is uninspiring especially as there are so many wonderful pubs in the area."
• "Not everyone thinks it is cute to have children running in and out of your table whilst trying to have an enjoyable evening."
• "The Cambridge Arms used to be a reasonable public house but it’s become more like a ‘clip house’ in 1960s Soho."
• "The acoustics are poor resulting in a very loud room."
• "We were crammed in between two large tables, it rather felt like we were just squeezed in for a bit of extra cash."

Pricing

Pros:

• "The beer is excellent - I love it and most at less than £4 a pint."
• "a good selection of well looked after beer and prices that aren't too bad."
• "Not over priced."
• "They ask for a premium price for what honestly is cheaper elsewhere but I'm happy to pay it."
• "It's not cheap, but I am happy to pay for this quality."
• "Great food with nice little twists and good drinks and adequately pricey."
• "The food is a little pricier than normal pub food but definitely worth it!"

Cons:

• "Prices are nonsense compared to the amount/quality of the food."
• "Really overpriced. I got the vegetarian option and being charged £20+ for essentially a plate of poorly seasoned root vegetables is not okay."
• "A poor selection of wine plus quite expensive."
• "The food is very very over priced."
• "Ridiculous prices. £29.80 for this plate which is somehow named a “roast”."
• "The food is a bit more expensive than other places."
• "Food was expensive and unacceptably average."