Parker's Tavern

Name: Parker's Tavern
Address: Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB2 1AD
Telephone: 01223 606266
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (2440)

£26 to £40

British

Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1AD

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

A restaurant and bar located within the new University Arms hotel on Parker’s Piece, Cambridge.
Parker’s Tavern serves modern British comfort food sourced from field, fen and England’s seas.
The menu changes with the seasons, every dish representing a return to good, unpretentious British cooking, conjured by a spectacular chef.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sat 12:30 pm–2:45 pm Sun 12:30 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01223 606266
Website
http://www.parkerstavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Lee Clarke
Private party facilities
A private event at Parker’s Tavern combines the gravitas of an historic Cambridge institution re-designed by the Queen’s architect, John Simpson, with a modern lightness of touch by Swedish-born interior designer, Martin Brudnizki.
Private party contact
Events Team: 01223 606266

Location
Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1AD
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern
£19.50 - £39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our colleges of Cambridge inspired Afternoon Tea, offers a delicious selection of savouries & sweets created by our pastry team. With traditional finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones, accompanied by chocolate and almond delice, blueberry cheesecake, rhubarb and vanilla choux bun and raspberry and rose roulade - all served in the elegant surroundings of Parker’s Tavern. A free-from menu is available — please provide at least 3 days’ notice for any dietary requirements so our chefs can best accommodate your needs. Please note: We require card details to secure your booking. This is not a prepayment — your card will only be charged in the event of a no-show or late cancellation, in line with our booking policy. We kindly ask you to review the full terms when making your reservation.
Set Menu
£21.00 - £27.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy 2-courses from £21 and 3-courses from £27 between Monday-Saturday, 12-6pm. Please note: We require card details to secure your booking. This is not a prepayment — your card will only be charged in the event of a no-show or late cancellation, in line with our booking policy. We kindly ask you to review the full terms when making your reservation.

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What 2,440 people are saying

Parker's Tavern 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Good for business meals
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Great for creative cocktails
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Great for fine wines
Cambridge
Good for business meals
Cambridge
Good for special occasions
Cambridge
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parker's Tavern offers a "delicious food" experience with a lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. Guests enjoy the "amazing roast beef" and creative vegetarian dishes. Service can be slow at times, but the setting is praised for its "incredible service" and ambiance. Afternoon tea and desserts are highlights.

2,440 Reviews

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Jonathan
Chicago / Illinois13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We are regulars (2 x a year ) at Parker's. Always enjoy it. Good food. Great service. Wine a little bit on the expensive side.
Parker's TavernResponded 6 days ago
Dear Jonathan, Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal guest at Parker’s – we truly appreciate you choosing us time and time again. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambience during your recent visit. Your feedback about the wine pricing is noted and will be shared with the team for review. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great experience. Warm regards, Parker’s Tavern
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Megan
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing afternoon tea, thoroughly enjoyed it with my mother for her birthday and would quite happily go back again.
Parker's TavernResponded 1 day ago
Dear Megan, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you and your mother had such a wonderful time celebrating her birthday with our Afternoon Tea. It means a lot to know you’d happily return — we’d love to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Parker's Tavern
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Christopher
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The cakes and scones were very good I can't fault them. The sandwiches didn't have a lot of flavour and were rather tired. The Tea was served in a coffee pot , I would say it was a four cup pot with only two tea bags in it so the tea was very weak and flavourless. The sparkling wine was served in wine glasses rather than flutes as I would have expected. The tea was served and about 10 minutes after we had to ask for cups so we could drink it. We liked the anniversary touch.
Parker's TavernResponded 7 days ago
Dear Christopher, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the cakes, scones, and the special anniversary touch. We're sorry to hear that some elements of your experience fell short. Your comments regarding the sandwiches, tea strength, and glassware have been shared with the team so we can continue to improve. We also appreciate you pointing out the delay with the cups — that's certainly not the level of service we aim to deliver. We’re grateful for your honest feedback and do hope to welcome you back soon for a much-improved experience. Warm regards, Parker’s Tavern
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Maria
Liverpool/Merseyside1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the goats cheese salad & Rib eye steak….fabulous! And all the staff were welcoming ….will be back!
Parker's TavernResponded on May 28, 2025
Thank you so much, Maria, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the goat's cheese salad and ribeye steak — fabulous choices! It's also lovely to know our team made you feel welcome throughout your visit. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Warmest regards, Parker's Tavern
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Debbie
Perthshire/Stirlingshire6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall food taste was good. Slow delivering wine and portion of ice cream was pitiful. Overall service was below what I expected for this establishment but atmosphere was very nice.
Parker's TavernResponded on May 28, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Debbie. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the overall taste of the food and appreciated the atmosphere. That said, we're very sorry the service and portion sizes did not meet your expectations — particularly the delay in wine service and the ice cream. Your comments have been shared with the team, as we’re always looking to improve and provide the experience our guests expect and deserve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity in the future. Kind Regards, Parker's Tavern
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Tze
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely and high class restaurant. Food is delicious.
Parker's TavernResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Tze, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to know that you had such a positive experience with us, from the food and service to the overall ambience. Your support means a lot to us, and we’re so pleased that everything met your expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon for another great visit! Best Regards, Parker's Tavern
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Irene
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service as always. Amazing roast beef, good duck. Very nice sourdough bread, exceptional really. Lovely prunes in bacon. My only suggestion would be the option to choose the veg/salad that goes with roast. The meat was exceptional, but next time I will see if the cauliflower can be substituted with salad. Lovely ambience, great view, will come back.
Parker's TavernResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Irene, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal. We appreciate your suggestion about offering a choice of vegetables or salad with the roast and will certainly pass this on to the kitchen team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! Warm Regards, Parker's Tavern
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Adrian VIP
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Interesting vegetarian dish (artichoke), excellent fish - a generous plaice fillet with clams. Service very well judged, wine list fairly priced.
Parker's TavernResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Adrian, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vegetarian dish and the fish, and that you found the service and wine list to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best Regards, Parker's Tavern
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PHIL
Oxford/Oxfordshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Smart restaurant and relaxing pre dinner bar area. Menu suits all tastes , good well presented food. We have Pear Salad and Soup for starters , soup excellent ( Pea Spinach and wild Garlic) and Chicken and Plaice for mains , both cooked to perfection, plaice with a lovely butter sauce and clams, sides of Jersey royals. Baked Alaska and cheese for deserts. Nice wine list , if a bit heavy on pricing, opted for Italians , Gavi and Sangiovaise . Good table service and nice ambiance.
Parker's TavernResponded on May 24, 2025
Good afternoon, Phil Thank you for your detailed and kind review. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the starters, mains, and desserts, as well as the service and ambiance. We appreciate your honest feedback on the wine pricing and will keep this in mind. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience. Kind Regards, Parker's Tavern
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Colin
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Lovely food, great service and friendly environment
Parker's TavernResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Colin, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the meal, service, and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind Regards, Parker's Tavern
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Parker's Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 2440 OpenTable diners.

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