The Clarendon Arms
Call now
Call now
Website
Call
The Clarendon Arms
At the Clarendon Arms we pride ourselves on being one of the top-ranked restaurants in the city centre. You will be treated to the finest cuisine (including the top-rated fish and chips on Tripadvisor in Cambridge) and the warmest customer service. Arrived for lunch without a reservation and sat out in the small, covered, outside area at the rear.

The food was outstanding - it would put many a pretentious gastro-pub to shame. The menu is independent from the standard Greene King fare. Excellent, friendly service and very good value. We had a fantastic meal at The Clarendon Arms and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cambridge. We were greeted with a warm welcome (so were our 2 dogs and also given dog treats) Atmosphere great, staff lovely and couldn't do enough for us.
Services
Sunday daytime, we only serve our roast dinner menu from 12 till 4. We offer 2 sittings, at 12.30 and 2.30, booking is highly recommended as we fill up fast. We always have slow roast belly pork, and alternate between topside of beef and roast leg of lamb each week. Vegetarian wellington option changes weekly.
Reviews (10)
Lynsey Baker
Lynsey Baker
Dec 18, 2021
Report
Yummy food, very accommodating for all the family's dietary requirements! Friendly staff, just a pity we had to chase them up for a refund of our booking fee? Unsual to actually take payment ahead of arrival. I thought this was to be taken if you cancel last minute or don't turn up?! Otherwise lovely evening out, thank you.
Peter Tyson
Peter Tyson
Dec 11, 2021
Report
Atmosphere: friendly, welcoming, diverse and interesting people. A great place to just be.
Drink: excellent beers. Especially excited to see Tiny Rebel on tap.
Food: I didn't try, but saw some excellent dishes being served and others rated the food highly.
Come here to enhance your day. I would be willing to bet you will feel enriched by your visit.
Michelle Jackson
Michelle Jackson
Nov 16, 2021
Report
What a friendly little pub. Met up with my godmother while she was staying in Cambridge from Italy. Had a wonderful meal. All our food was delicious, four of us had two courses (one had three)and ate every single thing. It was so tasty
Nikita
Nikita
Oct 20, 2021
Report
I think I can clearly say the best Sunday roast I ever had in my life! We opted for the slow cooked beef brisket. The staff is amazing and so welcoming and homey. Would definitely visit again on a cold winters day <3
Richard Martin
Richard Martin
Sep 07, 2021
Report
Took my wife here for her birthday. Sunday lunch for 6. Absolutely stunning roasts. Delightful small pub with a superb chef. Second visit. Fish and chips and burger also highly recommended.
Nathan Ingall
Nathan Ingall
Aug 29, 2021
Report
Had a fantastic meal here. The staff were all lovely and they created a great atmosphere in the pub. The mussels in Chorizo ragu was outstanding and I highly recommend it. We got to meet the owner who was super friendly and great to talk to.
Anistatia Miller
Anistatia Miller
Jun 08, 2021
Report
One of the best meals we've had in ages. We saw the reviews, realised we were staying around the corner from the pub and managed to get an early table. We ordered the tiger prawns with sourdough. They arrived hot, in a delicious and very spicy oil. The superb padron peppers topped with manchego cheese and chorizo also had a bit of heat to them. The falafel on top of the Greek salad were the best we've ever had. Usually, chefs add extra parsley to accent falafel. Here, they were loaded with extra cumin—heavenly. The duck dumplings with homemade kimchi were inspired. Steamed almond pudding made
Steven Goldthorp
Steven Goldthorp
Jan 21, 2020
Report
Enjoyable good pub grub. My fish and chips were unquestionably enjoyable. Crispy fresh chips and tasty decently cooked fish. I need to return to sample the beer! Others had a good lunch too! The ham egg and chips, burger all reported as excellent!
J. P.
J. P.
Dec 05, 2019
Report
Small but cozy place. We were greeted cheerfully. The food took a little bit to arrive but it was delicious. Average cost for a main dish was probably around £15.00. A good selection of vegetarian dishes is offered. Moderate selection of beer.
Robert Weeks
Robert Weeks
Nov 30, 2019
Report
We visited here for dinner with our parents and ordered starters mains and a dessert. The starters were fantastic. The mains were fantastic. My burger was the best burger I’ve had in a very long time! The staff were very friendly and efficient. The owner came and said hi and humoured our parents. Very enjoyable visit!