Address: 2 Sturton St, Cambridge, CB1 2QA, United Kingdom
Phone: +441223306306
Rating: 4.4
based on 133 reviews.
Atmosphere and Ambiance
Pros:
"The place was cozy and the staff super friendly."
"It now has returned to its public house roots but with a 21st century menu and outlook to meeting the needs of the increasingly gentrified neighbourhood."
"Making it a highlight of this year's visit was a very easy decision and we'll be back again in 2019!"
"Lovely place with a fine selection of ales/beers and much more."
"Love the cosy residential atmosphere, love the food, love the staff...great tasting beers on tap and the fire was lit, a proper homely winter pub...definitely worth a visit for any local or passing trade."
"This used to be a favorite spot of mine. However it seems the lockdown had changed things."
"The ambiance is cosy, candle lights, flowers, a lovely outside area."
"A real grower. The couple running this have taken a beloved back street bistro and turned it into so much more."
Cons:
"The music was far too loud making it difficult to speak or be heard."
"Nice almost luxurious pub. Could be better protection from the smokers as their smell and toxins blow straight into the none smokers section..."
"Very disappointing brunch because of a few reasons: - Staff did not seem to be ready for when we arrived - Coffee machine was broken so no coffee, not even cafetieres as an alternative."
"Very unpleasant outdoor area and I had to chase my pint of Adnams twice before it came."
"Ridiculously expensive beer and not overly enthusiastic staff, more like a cafe that sells ale."
"Evening meal - stunning food and great atmosphere with friendly staff -- will for sure be back -- Hanna -- the head chef has created an imaginative menu that tastes even better than one imagines."
"There are (so many) better places in Cambridge to spend your money. The staff here are rude and the management are even worse."
"It's 1658 on 22/1/18 and I've been sitting at the bar for 5 minutes when there's no customers in. The staff are clearly incompetent and not interested in serving me."
Food Quality and Options
Pros:
"My wife had the pork belly special and I had the fish and chips and both were phenomenal."
"Had Sunday roast, decent portion size, great flavour."
"Food was delicious. We ordered fish n chips for £14 and glass of wine for £4.90 which was delicious."
"Fresh food (the menu changes according to seasonal produce), lovely vegan options, decent portions, friendly service and warm & welcoming atmosphere – I can’t see why I won’t be back for more."
"Fantastic!!! Wonderful food and a great selection of drinks."
"Great Cambridge pub, with a variety of local ales, comfortable seating, a little outside garden and really friendly staff (including Bruno, the lovable boxer dog)."
"One of the best roasts I’ve had in a long, long while."
"The food was great. The drinks were great."
Cons:
"The roast cauliflower was nicely charred but could have use more seasoning or some marinade along with the pieces of kale."
"Unfortunately, the desserts were just passable. The chocolate torte was rich and chocolaty but the quite dry and hard."
"I was very disappointed with my Vegan Roast as it was essentially just the trimmings with a ball of stuffing – not worth my 12quid at all."
"Without a doubt the worst Sunday roast beef I have had in a long time."
"We were several times ignored by the staff while calling them to order, thus getting our overpriced food and drinks rather late."
"It is a nice pub, but they were only doing a brunch menu, which we didn't really expect or want on a Saturday afternoon."
"overall the food (aside from the desserts) were disappointing. We each had burgers (1 beef & 1 chicken) and the presentation and taste were just bland."
"Food was ok, they overcharged us as they did not consider the Thursday promotion (but bill has been changed in the end) also one waitress (the one with glasses) was very grumpy and not empathetic at all."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"On both visits, the staff were friendly and provided good service."
"The staff at The Petersfield is lovely and so welcoming!"
"Very friendly staff, good food which caters for all dietary requirements and good selection of drinks."
"The staff were friendly & helpful, food was delicious & fast!"
"Top quality gastropub and a fabulous local. I'm always made to feel welcome by the staff."
"I recommend The Peterswield Cambridge restaurant, pleasant decor 👍 tasty, inexpensive, nice atmosphere and, of course, perfect customer service."
"Great local pub. Service is amazing, beats all other local pubs/restaurants on service."
"Fantastic food and a lovely, relaxing environment. Rachel took our order and was very friendly and helpful."
Cons:
"The service left a lot to be desired. Waited 45min to get a second round and dessert, no show."
"We were several times ignored by the staff while calling them to order, thus getting our overpriced food and drinks rather late."
"Good food. Average service. Placed at a table a bit out of the way and felt like the serving staff sort of forgot about us."
"For somewhere we used to recommend to people to somewhere we no longer would, God awful service, ate late on a Sunday when it was quiet yet still took from 3.40 till 5.15 to get 2 courses served."
"Poor service and poor food in an attractive setting."
"Absolutely abysmal display of customer service."
"Nice place. Shame about the staff. Some attentiveness, an acknowledgment and a smile would be good start."
"Very disappointing brunch because of a few reasons: - Staff did not seem to be ready for when we arrived - Coffee machine was broken so no coffee, not even cafetieres as an alternative."