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"The genuine article -Turkish cuisine from experts"
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Turkish cuisine
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small snack/tapas
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Turkish/Cypriot spirits & wine
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summer outdoor dining
Mini-review: Meze Bar would feel like your Turkish buddy's mother's kitchen even if the staff weren't so approachable
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"the essence of enjoyment"
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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Mini-review: the definition of Bohemian chic
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"Best value restaurant in the UK for 2009"
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central Cambridge
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sophisticated dining
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spacious venue
Mini-review: Côte's menu of French classics is focused and intelligent: you are not overwhelmed by choice, and you will spot many desirable items in no time.
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"d'Arry's Wine Shop - city drinking & dining"
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British cuisine
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impressive decor
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wine specialists
Mini-review: Around us gleamed hundreds of (empty) wine bottles on two sides of the room from owners d'Arenberg winery in the world famous McLaren Vale region of South Australia
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"Modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar"
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room for up to 30
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Audio facilities
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LCD Plasma Screen, DVD
Mini-review: The kind of place in which merriment seems to generate spontaneously
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Relaxed and friendly on the Quay"
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scenic views
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great location
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popular for cocktails
Mini-review: Wicker chairs gathered around circular tables suggest Parisian pavement cafes
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"Independent, inspired bar rooms with live underground vibe"
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"Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant"
Mini-review: the ambience of a lively family gathering, with several large tables filled with grandparents, young couples and children, all sharing their food and laughing over drinks in a Mediterranean way
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"Unique Cocktail Flair Bar"
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DJ Music
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cocktails
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ambience and flair
Mini-review: Nusha had undoutedly added an unexpected dimension of chic glamour to our night out
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"Enjoy, share, relax, belong"
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acoustic nights
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cocktail bar
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bar snacks
Mini-review: you can sink into a sofa, relax, enjoy the ambiance and completely loose track of time.
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"Great food, great beer, Warm welcome"
Mini-review: What's really interesting here is how only a curtain divides the pub into two very distinct halves. A raised dining area is separated from the bar and two drinking areas by a velvety red curtain. It's an evocative touch
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"Best independent bar & restaurant in Cambridge"
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party platters
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sophisticated and intimate
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unobtrusive & relaxed service
Mini-review: Tucked away underground on Trinity Street the bar-restaurant is ideally positioned to be a favourite hang out
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"The genuine article -Turkish cuisine from experts"
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Turkish cuisine
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small snack/tapas
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Turkish/Cypriot spirits & wine
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summer outdoor dining
Mini-review: Meze Bar would feel like your Turkish buddy's mother's kitchen even if the staff weren't so approachable
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"Serious good food, seriously great value"
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fine dining
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strong ethical values
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opulent surroundings
Mini-review: ... it doesn't feel like Alimentum is trying to create veneration for its menu by employing a ceremonious air. Rather, it allows you the space to enjoy the food on its own terms -- and the food is excellent.
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"Laughter, chat & irresistible sizzling kebabs"
Mini-review: Our verdict was that the Turkish food was somewhat - and successfully - tempered towards the English palate
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"a little bit of heaven anchored in the Fenland"
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Beautiful fenland views
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Professional and relaxed
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high-quality cuisine
Mini-review: Fenland beauty stretches beyond the eye can see
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"the essence of enjoyment"
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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"Traditional pub serving home made food & local ales"
Mini-review: We leave feeling as rosy and syrupy as the closing scenes of Heartbeat - a bold claim but a true one
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"Fresh food & real ale"
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"The friendly local for Bury"
Mini-review: 'The food's good here' was the first sentence we heard when stepping into The Bushel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Not a bad start.
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"In the Heart of Ely"
Mini-review: What Carrington's Ely offers above its competition is its inviting hot counter.
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"Serving the delicacies and delights of Indian cuisine"
Mini-review: The biryanis, now filed under 'Bukhara cuisine', were a strength of the former menu and continue to shine here.
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"The legend of real Indian food"
Mini-review: ...ranks well above usual South Asian restaurants and compares only to the finer restaurants in London. As far as Cambridge goes, the Calcutta Club is in a class all of its own.
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"Totally awesome place to eat"
Mini-review: Spying a bottle of Root Beer in the fridge we couldn't resist accompanying our meal with this American classic
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"Gourmet food at your local!"
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"where the locals go"
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expansive subterranean venue
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wide menu
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very OAP friendly
Mini-review: everything needed to restore a weary consumer
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"A taste of the real China"
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'Blue Lagoon Lounge'
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jazz , dancing, live music Fri-Sat
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spacious and elegant
Mini-review: Charlie Chan's, a Cambridge stalwart for almost thirty years, will make you feel every inch a star
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"cosy village pub with good food at reasonable prices"
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15th century building
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customer-friendly ethos
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quality food
Mini-review: the slow-roast belly of pork pie with cider and apples was excellent: full of flavour without over-reliance on salt
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"Best kept secret of the fens"
Mini-review: The food came in generous portions - you rarely find nouvelle portions in the Fens - and it was beautifully cooked with good quality ingredients
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"Best value restaurant in the UK for 2009"
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central Cambridge
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sophisticated dining
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spacious venue
Mini-review: Côte's menu of French classics is focused and intelligent: you are not overwhelmed by choice, and you will spot many desirable items in no time.
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"Freehouse, restaurant & accomodation"
Mini-review: The façade of this firmly established and popular 18th century coaching inn is adorned with a colourful profusion of hanging baskets and planters
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"d'Arry's Wine Shop - city drinking & dining"
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British cuisine
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impressive decor
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wine specialists
Mini-review: Around us gleamed hundreds of (empty) wine bottles on two sides of the room from owners d'Arenberg winery in the world famous McLaren Vale region of South Australia
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"Modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar"
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room for up to 30
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Audio facilities
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LCD Plasma Screen, DVD
Mini-review: The kind of place in which merriment seems to generate spontaneously
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"the pie and salad pub"
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Traditional village pub
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Outdoor area
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Available for receptions
Mini-review: A good pie is dependant on the quality of its pastry, and we were not disappointed
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"Greek food with cosmopolitan choices"
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extensive international menu
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warm welcoming atmosphere
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devoted regulars
Mini-review: The menu certainly gives the air of something passed down through generations. Its closely hand written descriptions range over dishes that must have been introduced by each successive chef
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"intimate dining and bistro-style lunch"
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fine dining
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Cambridge centre
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independent
Mini-review: further delving revealed the dark red fruit compote below ...epitome of bad for you sugar-and-cream goodness
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"Traditional pub in Burwell with a Mexican twist"
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Mexican Restaurant
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real ales
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300-year old traditional pub
Mini-review: We shared a 'chimichanga' served with ice cream and caramel sauce, the highlight of our meal
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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Mini-review: Like a good theatre director, Donna was aware of what was happening throughout the restaurant and as a consequence we and our fellow theatre-goers enjoyed a meal that was not rushed, but timely
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"Serves great British sizzling steaks"
Mini-review: The back corner of the pub has a section devoted to Vinnie Jones
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"Relaxed and friendly on the Quay"
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scenic views
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great location
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popular for cocktails
Mini-review: Wicker chairs gathered around circular tables suggest Parisian pavement cafes
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"Passionate about food - it's all about quality"
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pub/restaurant
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generous portions
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good service
Mini-review: It is clear that the chef, Richard Kennedy, has a commitment to quality but also a flair for putting together flavours in a creative way
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"Finest Indian & Punjabi Cuisine"
Mini-review: The shakoti chicken was flavoursome and premiered the intense colours of the ingredients.
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"Extensive array of authentic Indian meals"
Mini-review: Resembling a brick built country pub on the outside Lalbagh lives up to its palatial namesake on the inside
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Authentic Italian family run restaurant"
Mini-review: The sausage proved playfully spicy upon the crispy pizza base whilst the grill satisfied with its endless little chunks of tender meat and baby potatoes.
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"Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant"
Mini-review: the ambience of a lively family gathering, with several large tables filled with grandparents, young couples and children, all sharing their food and laughing over drinks in a Mediterranean way
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"Genuine French food"
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Authentic French Cuisine
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Patisserie and Restaurant
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Intimate and Relaxing
Mini-review: Chef Parnin obtains nearly all his ingredients direct from French merchants on his monthly trips to France
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"Where fine Italian cuisine, quality, service & ambience meet"
Mini-review: What really made a lasting impression with us was the friendliness of the staff
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"Sustainably sourced fresh fish, shellfish and oysters"
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fresh seafood
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good service
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fine dining
Mini-review: refurbishment in January 2007 created a bigger bar/waiting area near the door, making it easier to pop for a quick oyster fix
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Mini-review: Since our friendly waiter found it difficult to recommend any single dish we must conclude that he enjoyed everything
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"Traditional country pub serving homemade food"
Mini-review: A big open-sided fireplace that should provide some welcome warmth when winds blow across the fen
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"Romantic setting with the best prices"
Mini-review: Obviously much effort has gone into making Masa a place for the whole community to enjoy authentic Turkish Cuisine. This effort is what distinguishes Masa from other restaurants of its ilk
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"Explore the exotic flavours of our Mediterranean cuisine at Mediterra"
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up to 50 people in private are
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excellent friendly service
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varied menu to suit all
Mini-review: There are few more tantalising delights to confront a ravenous diner than the glorious sight of a mountain of fresh, lightly seasoned meat, char grilled to perfection and presented on a hammock of fresh bread.
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Elegant dining
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Fine Food
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Historic village setting
Mini-review: A welcoming atmosphere, an owner who knows his food, and chefs who are highly competent.
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"Taste, fun, enjoyment!"
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Extra awareness
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Increased covers
Mini-review: Excellent value -- because the food is good.
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"Fresh authentic Mexican food"
Mini-review: scores high on value for money - portions are a decent size and it's difficult to spend more than a fiver on a main.
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"Best reason to visit Witchford"
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Fine food
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Traditional dining
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Private functions
Mini-review: Every dish we had was subtle and delicious and intriguing, and had us struggling to put our finger on just what it was that made it work so well
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"Friendly atmosphere with great food"
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Friendly atmosphere
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Great food - reasonably priced
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Traditional Sunday lunches
Mini-review: Landlord Keith Pawley used to be a regular at the New Wellington himself before he took over
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"A gastro brewery with accommodation"
Mini-review: Recently refurbished in period colours, the eating area also has a blazing fire, on the mantelpiece of which is a candlestick so large one can imagine it being wielded by Colonel Mustard in the Library in a game of Cluedo
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"the art of dining"
Mini-review: The Orissa adds a welcome modern touch to the selection of Indian restaurants in Bury St Edmunds, offering more than most and with a flair all its own.
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"Discover world class cuisine at The Park Cambridge"
Mini-review: No ordinary restaurant, this is a place where the catering and hospitality students are taught and learn to plan, cook and serve meals
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"Award-winning fine dining"
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High class establishment
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First rate food
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Recently refurbished
Mini-review: It stands today as picturesque as it ever was, and is now home, somewhat unexpectedly, to Thai Cuisine
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"The best of the old and the modern"
Mini-review: We were salivating in anticipation of the 'chocolate ravioli with brioche and hot chocolate sauce'
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"Exciting gastro pub!"
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gastropub
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outdoor courtyard
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private dining room
Mini-review: Yes, 'visitors' would certainly enjoy the blend of an old-fashioned pub with a modern twist with a thoughtful menu, while 'locals' would appreciate it as place to relax and enjoy catching up with friends
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"vegetarian food that everyone likes"
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vegetarian food
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vegan & gluten free diets
Mini-review: A glance at the menu reveals such a feast of ingredients that it's easy to forget the absence of meat.
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"Kerala cuisine-Indian food but not as you know it"
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Kerala Cuisine
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minimalist decor
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popular fish dishes
Mini-review: Here the interior design clichés of the typical British Indian or Bangladeshi restaurant have been discarded as the spacious establishment has a light and airy feel with big wide windows
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"excellent food, great views"
Mini-review: Perhaps it's no more than you would expect of a restaurant owned by one of the most revered universities in the world that it offers a dining experience that is above all civilized.
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"authentic, freshly prepared Indian food"
Mini-review: Whilst retaining the original name the new Royal Standard is not a pub and makes no effort to say so. Unashamedly a restaurant it covers an interesting combination of Indian and Thai cuisine.
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"atmospheric interior with modern cuisine"
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classy food
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pretty village setting
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famous Grantchester
Mini-review: Here, honey may not be on the menu but you can be sure of a jolly good feed
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"The taste of Italy"
Mini-review: . . . the freshest, tastiest pizza we've come across in years.
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"Sesame Chinese Restaurant & Karaoke Bar"
Mini-review: First appearances can be deceiving, though, as inside it's surprisingly modern, colourful, bright and welcoming
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"Freshly made Middle Eastern & Persian cuisine"
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City centre dining
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modern interior
Mini-review: The owner of Shiraz is Iranian and prefers to dwell on his own culinary heritage, selecting the most popular dishes from across Iran for his menu
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"Indian and Bangladeshi banquet and buffet cuisine"
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Eat as much as you like buffet
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Tasty indian food
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Out of the way location
Mini-review: buffet offers a generous amount of dishes: twelve meat curries, twelve vegetarian curries and all the sundries your heart could desire
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"Indian and Bangladeshi banquet and buffet cuisine"
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"Twice winner of the Daily Telegraph Perfect Pub award"
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award-winning Catalan food
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wide menu
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cosy pub surroundings
Mini-review: wild boar and strawberries ...it is no exaggeration to say that it was one of the best dishes we had ever tasted
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"Bury's most popular daytime cafe-restaurant"
Mini-review: Street Level Cafe is a family business that that has been running for nearly quarter of a century, specialising in breakfast fry ups, warm and cold baguettes, coffee and ice cream, as well as more substantial courses
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Mini-review: A modestly sized, shopfront restaurant off the main square in Bury St Edmunds, the Suffolk Carver serves the hungry shopping tribes
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"Be tempted by the tang of authentic Chinese food"
Mini-review: For pudding, note there is quite a selection of ice creams tucked away in the corner - we nearly missed them!
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"Enjoy, share, relax, belong"
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acoustic nights
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cocktail bar
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bar snacks
Mini-review: you can sink into a sofa, relax, enjoy the ambiance and completely loose track of time.
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"Restaurant quality food at pub prices"
Mini-review: As you approach a charming little village square with its pleasing jumble of old buildings you will see the welcome sign of the Three Horseshoes
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"17th Century Freehouse - a truly traditional experience"
Mini-review: Despite arriving surprisingly fast, roast dinners in pubs rarely have this much taste.
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"Discover rustic chic"
Mini-review: The food at Tuddenham Mill successfully continues this combination of the unusual, mixing traditional ingredients with modern flavours
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"Real Turkish tastes & flavours"
Mini-review: The laid back but friendly attitude of the staff personifies a relaxed Mediterranean spirit
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"Best independent bar & restaurant in Cambridge"
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party platters
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sophisticated and intimate
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unobtrusive & relaxed service
Mini-review: Tucked away underground on Trinity Street the bar-restaurant is ideally positioned to be a favourite hang out
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"Top quality full of flavour food served in rustic surroundings"
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Cosy with a touch of class
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Quality traditional cuisine
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Locally sourced ingredients
Mini-review: The words 'free range' and 'organic' reassuringly scatter the menu, leaving you free to enjoy the meal with only the guilt of having over-indulged yourself
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"Gorgeous village gastropub situated in the picturesque village of Bourn"
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hearty food
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wines by the glass
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warm and welcoming
Mini-review: It's the mishmash of kitchen chairs, stools and throne like seating which adds a sense of charm - you can pick and chose which you want to suit your mood
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"Gastro, traditional, eclectic dining experience"
Mini-review: The menu is an extensive representation of British gastronomic pub-food largely made using regionally sourced ingredients
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"Striking Indian Cuisine in a setting to match"
Mini-review: amongst with the traditional favourites, Goan lamb shank, duck masala and Persian and Nepalese dishes stood-out from the menu
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"The genuine article -Turkish cuisine from experts"
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Turkish cuisine
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small snack/tapas
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Turkish/Cypriot spirits & wine
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summer outdoor dining
Mini-review: Meze Bar would feel like your Turkish buddy's mother's kitchen even if the staff weren't so approachable
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"freshly-prepared food in the Grafton"
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Indoor pavement cafe
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Child-friendly access
Mini-review: quite simply, and totally unpretentiously, what it says on the little printed coasters: a café-restaurant
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"In the Heart of Ely"
Mini-review: What Carrington's Ely offers above its competition is its inviting hot counter.
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"Totally awesome place to eat"
Mini-review: Spying a bottle of Root Beer in the fridge we couldn't resist accompanying our meal with this American classic
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Mini-review: the definition of Bohemian chic
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"where the locals go"
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expansive subterranean venue
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wide menu
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very OAP friendly
Mini-review: everything needed to restore a weary consumer
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"No junk food, just good food"
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"Café nestled in the Botanic Gardens"
Mini-review: gardeners were on their lunch break were avidly ordering sandwiches and salads, clearly approving of the choices on offer after a hard mornings graft
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"A Truly English Experience"
Mini-review: If anyone from outside the UK pictured a quintessentially English tearoom, they would probably have Harriets in mind. It offers a truly English experience and is very popular.
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Genuine French food"
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Authentic French Cuisine
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Patisserie and Restaurant
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Intimate and Relaxing
Mini-review: Chef Parnin obtains nearly all his ingredients direct from French merchants on his monthly trips to France
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Mini-review: Offering all the usual café staples all the food is made on the premises with the exception of the bread. Although we got the impression the chef would be happy to bake too if there were enough hours in the day!
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"Traditional delicatessen & espresso bar"
Mini-review: It's light, bright, and piled high with Italian foodstuffs on one wall from floor to ceiling
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"Fresh authentic Mexican food"
Mini-review: scores high on value for money - portions are a decent size and it's difficult to spend more than a fiver on a main.
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"Discover world class cuisine at The Park Cambridge"
Mini-review: No ordinary restaurant, this is a place where the catering and hospitality students are taught and learn to plan, cook and serve meals
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"vegetarian food that everyone likes"
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vegetarian food
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vegan & gluten free diets
Mini-review: A glance at the menu reveals such a feast of ingredients that it's easy to forget the absence of meat.
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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"Bury's most popular daytime cafe-restaurant"
Mini-review: Street Level Cafe is a family business that that has been running for nearly quarter of a century, specialising in breakfast fry ups, warm and cold baguettes, coffee and ice cream, as well as more substantial courses
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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"An oasis of colour and warmth in a grey part of town"
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friendly atmosphere
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tasty cafe food
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very busy during termtime
Mini-review: Between its grey, sombre seriousness neighbours Trockel, Ulmann & Freunde is a rainbow-coloured world of joy
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"Dedicated to locally sourced food"
Mini-review: Being just a stone's throw from the shops, you can sense the busy shoppers come here for a breather
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"a little bit of heaven anchored in the Fenland"
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Beautiful fenland views
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Professional and relaxed
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high-quality cuisine
Mini-review: Fenland beauty stretches beyond the eye can see
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"Traditional English food and friendly service"
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cosy country pub
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excellent service
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dining groups of up to 40
Mini-review: the most patient waitress gave us advice, while still managing to be more cheerful than smiley Carol Smiley
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"Traditional pub serving home made food & local ales"
Mini-review: We leave feeling as rosy and syrupy as the closing scenes of Heartbeat - a bold claim but a true one
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Mini-review: Apparently the rabbits are provided by a local farmer, hung and prepared in the Black Bull's kitchens
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"Fresh food & real ale"
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"The friendly local for Bury"
Mini-review: 'The food's good here' was the first sentence we heard when stepping into The Bushel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Not a bad start.
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"Gourmet food at your local!"
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"cosy village pub with good food at reasonable prices"
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15th century building
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customer-friendly ethos
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quality food
Mini-review: the slow-roast belly of pork pie with cider and apples was excellent: full of flavour without over-reliance on salt
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"Freehouse, restaurant & accomodation"
Mini-review: The façade of this firmly established and popular 18th century coaching inn is adorned with a colourful profusion of hanging baskets and planters
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"d'Arry's Wine Shop - city drinking & dining"
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British cuisine
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impressive decor
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wine specialists
Mini-review: Around us gleamed hundreds of (empty) wine bottles on two sides of the room from owners d'Arenberg winery in the world famous McLaren Vale region of South Australia
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"the pie and salad pub"
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Traditional village pub
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Outdoor area
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Available for receptions
Mini-review: A good pie is dependant on the quality of its pastry, and we were not disappointed
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"The pub that feels like home"
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Good pub food
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Beautiful building
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Real ales
Mini-review: Prince Charles has praised this 'splendid pub', and the chef's appetising menu is rather more than traditional pub fare
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"Perfect for business or pleasure"
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"Traditional pub in Burwell with a Mexican twist"
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Mexican Restaurant
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real ales
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300-year old traditional pub
Mini-review: We shared a 'chimichanga' served with ice cream and caramel sauce, the highlight of our meal
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"excellent drink, innovative food, world music"
Mini-review: Yes, the highlight of the Geldart menu is meat plus a brick hot enough to cook it on
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"Serves great British sizzling steaks"
Mini-review: The back corner of the pub has a section devoted to Vinnie Jones
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"Passionate about food - it's all about quality"
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pub/restaurant
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generous portions
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good service
Mini-review: It is clear that the chef, Richard Kennedy, has a commitment to quality but also a flair for putting together flavours in a creative way
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"Authentic Italian family run restaurant"
Mini-review: The sausage proved playfully spicy upon the crispy pizza base whilst the grill satisfied with its endless little chunks of tender meat and baby potatoes.
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"Traditional country pub serving homemade food"
Mini-review: A big open-sided fireplace that should provide some welcome warmth when winds blow across the fen
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Elegant dining
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Fine Food
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Historic village setting
Mini-review: A welcoming atmosphere, an owner who knows his food, and chefs who are highly competent.
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"Friendly atmosphere with great food"
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Friendly atmosphere
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Great food - reasonably priced
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Traditional Sunday lunches
Mini-review: Landlord Keith Pawley used to be a regular at the New Wellington himself before he took over
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"A gastro brewery with accommodation"
Mini-review: Recently refurbished in period colours, the eating area also has a blazing fire, on the mantelpiece of which is a candlestick so large one can imagine it being wielded by Colonel Mustard in the Library in a game of Cluedo
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Mini-review: Situated just a hundred yards back from the boat houses of the River Cam, the Old Spring captures the best of both worlds
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"The best of the old and the modern"
Mini-review: We were salivating in anticipation of the 'chocolate ravioli with brioche and hot chocolate sauce'
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"atmospheric interior with modern cuisine"
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classy food
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pretty village setting
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famous Grantchester
Mini-review: Here, honey may not be on the menu but you can be sure of a jolly good feed
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"Pub that serves freshly made food"
Mini-review: You know at once that this is a down-to-earth, no-frills sort of place. What you see is what you get.
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"Twice winner of the Daily Telegraph Perfect Pub award"
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award-winning Catalan food
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wide menu
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cosy pub surroundings
Mini-review: wild boar and strawberries ...it is no exaggeration to say that it was one of the best dishes we had ever tasted
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"Restaurant quality food at pub prices"
Mini-review: As you approach a charming little village square with its pleasing jumble of old buildings you will see the welcome sign of the Three Horseshoes
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"Great food, great beer, Warm welcome"
Mini-review: What's really interesting here is how only a curtain divides the pub into two very distinct halves. A raised dining area is separated from the bar and two drinking areas by a velvety red curtain. It's an evocative touch
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"17th Century Freehouse - a truly traditional experience"
Mini-review: Despite arriving surprisingly fast, roast dinners in pubs rarely have this much taste.
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"Traditional pub with home cooked food"
Mini-review: Since re-opening in the spring of 2009, this pub on Mitcham's Corner has literally bloomed. Window pots and hanging baskets have sprouted flowers, brightening up the red brick building on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Chesterton Road.
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"Top quality full of flavour food served in rustic surroundings"
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Cosy with a touch of class
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Quality traditional cuisine
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Locally sourced ingredients
Mini-review: The words 'free range' and 'organic' reassuringly scatter the menu, leaving you free to enjoy the meal with only the guilt of having over-indulged yourself
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"Gorgeous village gastropub situated in the picturesque village of Bourn"
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hearty food
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wines by the glass
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warm and welcoming
Mini-review: It's the mishmash of kitchen chairs, stools and throne like seating which adds a sense of charm - you can pick and chose which you want to suit your mood
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| Hotel Restaurant |
"Quy Mill Hotel welcomes you in the best of traditions"
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17th century building
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exquisite food
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cosy relaxed ambience
Mini-review: The food was exquisite
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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Party Venues
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| Cambridge Colleges |
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"It's our aim to find the perfect location for your event"
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| Conference centres |
"Quy Mill Hotel welcomes you in the best of traditions"
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17th century building
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exquisite food
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cosy relaxed ambience
Mini-review: The food was exquisite
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"The perfect setting for your event"
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A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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"It's our aim to find the perfect location for your event"
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"Modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar"
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room for up to 30
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Audio facilities
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LCD Plasma Screen, DVD
Mini-review: The kind of place in which merriment seems to generate spontaneously
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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Mini-review: Offering all the usual café staples all the food is made on the premises with the exception of the bread. Although we got the impression the chef would be happy to bake too if there were enough hours in the day!
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"excellent food, great views"
Mini-review: Perhaps it's no more than you would expect of a restaurant owned by one of the most revered universities in the world that it offers a dining experience that is above all civilized.
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"Discover rustic chic"
Mini-review: The food at Tuddenham Mill successfully continues this combination of the unusual, mixing traditional ingredients with modern flavours
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| Function Services |
"Serious good food, seriously great value"
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fine dining
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strong ethical values
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opulent surroundings
Mini-review: ... it doesn't feel like Alimentum is trying to create veneration for its menu by employing a ceremonious air. Rather, it allows you the space to enjoy the food on its own terms -- and the food is excellent.
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"the essence of enjoyment"
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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"Have a Rosie day out"
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"Best kept secret of the fens"
Mini-review: The food came in generous portions - you rarely find nouvelle portions in the Fens - and it was beautifully cooked with good quality ingredients
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"It's our aim to find the perfect location for your event"
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"Modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar"
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room for up to 30
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Audio facilities
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LCD Plasma Screen, DVD
Mini-review: The kind of place in which merriment seems to generate spontaneously
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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Mini-review: Offering all the usual café staples all the food is made on the premises with the exception of the bread. Although we got the impression the chef would be happy to bake too if there were enough hours in the day!
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"Unique Cocktail Flair Bar"
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DJ Music
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cocktails
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ambience and flair
Mini-review: Nusha had undoutedly added an unexpected dimension of chic glamour to our night out
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"Luxurious river cruise boat for special occasions"
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River cam cruises
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from cream teas to meals
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scenic and peaceful
Mini-review: You can join one of the 2-4 hour cruises up the River Cam as an individual with up to 110 people
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"excellent food, great views"
Mini-review: Perhaps it's no more than you would expect of a restaurant owned by one of the most revered universities in the world that it offers a dining experience that is above all civilized.
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"Discover rustic chic"
Mini-review: The food at Tuddenham Mill successfully continues this combination of the unusual, mixing traditional ingredients with modern flavours
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| Hotels |
"Quy Mill Hotel welcomes you in the best of traditions"
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17th century building
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exquisite food
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cosy relaxed ambience
Mini-review: The food was exquisite
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"Freehouse, restaurant & accomodation"
Mini-review: The façade of this firmly established and popular 18th century coaching inn is adorned with a colourful profusion of hanging baskets and planters
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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| Kids' venues |
"freshly-prepared food in the Grafton"
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Indoor pavement cafe
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Child-friendly access
Mini-review: quite simply, and totally unpretentiously, what it says on the little printed coasters: a café-restaurant
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"Passionate about food - it's all about quality"
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pub/restaurant
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generous portions
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good service
Mini-review: It is clear that the chef, Richard Kennedy, has a commitment to quality but also a flair for putting together flavours in a creative way
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant"
Mini-review: the ambience of a lively family gathering, with several large tables filled with grandparents, young couples and children, all sharing their food and laughing over drinks in a Mediterranean way
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"Genuine French food"
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Authentic French Cuisine
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Patisserie and Restaurant
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Intimate and Relaxing
Mini-review: Chef Parnin obtains nearly all his ingredients direct from French merchants on his monthly trips to France
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"Sustainably sourced fresh fish, shellfish and oysters"
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fresh seafood
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good service
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fine dining
Mini-review: refurbishment in January 2007 created a bigger bar/waiting area near the door, making it easier to pop for a quick oyster fix
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"Fresh authentic Mexican food"
Mini-review: scores high on value for money - portions are a decent size and it's difficult to spend more than a fiver on a main.
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"Friendly atmosphere with great food"
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Friendly atmosphere
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Great food - reasonably priced
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Traditional Sunday lunches
Mini-review: Landlord Keith Pawley used to be a regular at the New Wellington himself before he took over
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Mini-review: Situated just a hundred yards back from the boat houses of the River Cam, the Old Spring captures the best of both worlds
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"vegetarian food that everyone likes"
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vegetarian food
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vegan & gluten free diets
Mini-review: A glance at the menu reveals such a feast of ingredients that it's easy to forget the absence of meat.
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"atmospheric interior with modern cuisine"
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classy food
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pretty village setting
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famous Grantchester
Mini-review: Here, honey may not be on the menu but you can be sure of a jolly good feed
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"Become a spy with your friends!"
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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"Best independent bar & restaurant in Cambridge"
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party platters
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sophisticated and intimate
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unobtrusive & relaxed service
Mini-review: Tucked away underground on Trinity Street the bar-restaurant is ideally positioned to be a favourite hang out
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| Outside catering |
"Traditional English food and friendly service"
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cosy country pub
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excellent service
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dining groups of up to 40
Mini-review: the most patient waitress gave us advice, while still managing to be more cheerful than smiley Carol Smiley
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"No junk food, just good food"
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"Genuine French food"
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Authentic French Cuisine
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Patisserie and Restaurant
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Intimate and Relaxing
Mini-review: Chef Parnin obtains nearly all his ingredients direct from French merchants on his monthly trips to France
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Mini-review: Offering all the usual café staples all the food is made on the premises with the exception of the bread. Although we got the impression the chef would be happy to bake too if there were enough hours in the day!
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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| Pubs |
"Traditional English food and friendly service"
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cosy country pub
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excellent service
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dining groups of up to 40
Mini-review: the most patient waitress gave us advice, while still managing to be more cheerful than smiley Carol Smiley
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"Traditional pub serving home made food & local ales"
Mini-review: We leave feeling as rosy and syrupy as the closing scenes of Heartbeat - a bold claim but a true one
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"The friendly local for Bury"
Mini-review: 'The food's good here' was the first sentence we heard when stepping into The Bushel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Not a bad start.
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"cosy village pub with good food at reasonable prices"
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15th century building
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customer-friendly ethos
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quality food
Mini-review: the slow-roast belly of pork pie with cider and apples was excellent: full of flavour without over-reliance on salt
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"Freehouse, restaurant & accomodation"
Mini-review: The façade of this firmly established and popular 18th century coaching inn is adorned with a colourful profusion of hanging baskets and planters
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"d'Arry's Wine Shop - city drinking & dining"
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British cuisine
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impressive decor
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wine specialists
Mini-review: Around us gleamed hundreds of (empty) wine bottles on two sides of the room from owners d'Arenberg winery in the world famous McLaren Vale region of South Australia
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"the pie and salad pub"
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Traditional village pub
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Outdoor area
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Available for receptions
Mini-review: A good pie is dependant on the quality of its pastry, and we were not disappointed
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"Traditional country pub serving homemade food"
Mini-review: A big open-sided fireplace that should provide some welcome warmth when winds blow across the fen
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| Restaurants |
"The genuine article -Turkish cuisine from experts"
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Turkish cuisine
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small snack/tapas
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Turkish/Cypriot spirits & wine
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summer outdoor dining
Mini-review: Meze Bar would feel like your Turkish buddy's mother's kitchen even if the staff weren't so approachable
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"Serious good food, seriously great value"
Feature
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fine dining
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strong ethical values
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opulent surroundings
Mini-review: ... it doesn't feel like Alimentum is trying to create veneration for its menu by employing a ceremonious air. Rather, it allows you the space to enjoy the food on its own terms -- and the food is excellent.
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"the essence of enjoyment"
Feature
s
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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"Quy Mill Hotel welcomes you in the best of traditions"
Feature
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17th century building
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exquisite food
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cosy relaxed ambience
Mini-review: The food was exquisite
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"Traditional pub serving home made food & local ales"
Mini-review: We leave feeling as rosy and syrupy as the closing scenes of Heartbeat - a bold claim but a true one
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"The friendly local for Bury"
Mini-review: 'The food's good here' was the first sentence we heard when stepping into The Bushel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Not a bad start.
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"A taste of the real China"
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'Blue Lagoon Lounge'
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jazz , dancing, live music Fri-Sat
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spacious and elegant
Mini-review: Charlie Chan's, a Cambridge stalwart for almost thirty years, will make you feel every inch a star
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"Best kept secret of the fens"
Mini-review: The food came in generous portions - you rarely find nouvelle portions in the Fens - and it was beautifully cooked with good quality ingredients
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"Best value restaurant in the UK for 2009"
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central Cambridge
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sophisticated dining
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spacious venue
Mini-review: Côte's menu of French classics is focused and intelligent: you are not overwhelmed by choice, and you will spot many desirable items in no time.
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"Freehouse, restaurant & accomodation"
Mini-review: The façade of this firmly established and popular 18th century coaching inn is adorned with a colourful profusion of hanging baskets and planters
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"d'Arry's Wine Shop - city drinking & dining"
Feature
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British cuisine
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impressive decor
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wine specialists
Mini-review: Around us gleamed hundreds of (empty) wine bottles on two sides of the room from owners d'Arenberg winery in the world famous McLaren Vale region of South Australia
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"Modern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar"
Feature
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room for up to 30
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Audio facilities
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LCD Plasma Screen, DVD
Mini-review: The kind of place in which merriment seems to generate spontaneously
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"The pub that feels like home"
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Good pub food
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Beautiful building
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Real ales
Mini-review: Prince Charles has praised this 'splendid pub', and the chef's appetising menu is rather more than traditional pub fare
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"Greek food with cosmopolitan choices"
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extensive international menu
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warm welcoming atmosphere
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devoted regulars
Mini-review: The menu certainly gives the air of something passed down through generations. Its closely hand written descriptions range over dishes that must have been introduced by each successive chef
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"intimate dining and bistro-style lunch"
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fine dining
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Cambridge centre
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independent
Mini-review: further delving revealed the dark red fruit compote below ...epitome of bad for you sugar-and-cream goodness
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
Feature
s
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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"Passionate about food - it's all about quality"
Feature
s
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pub/restaurant
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generous portions
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good service
Mini-review: It is clear that the chef, Richard Kennedy, has a commitment to quality but also a flair for putting together flavours in a creative way
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"Extensive array of authentic Indian meals"
Mini-review: Resembling a brick built country pub on the outside Lalbagh lives up to its palatial namesake on the inside
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
Feature
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Genuine French food"
Feature
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Authentic French Cuisine
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Patisserie and Restaurant
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Intimate and Relaxing
Mini-review: Chef Parnin obtains nearly all his ingredients direct from French merchants on his monthly trips to France
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Mini-review: Since our friendly waiter found it difficult to recommend any single dish we must conclude that he enjoyed everything
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"Traditional country pub serving homemade food"
Mini-review: A big open-sided fireplace that should provide some welcome warmth when winds blow across the fen
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"Romantic setting with the best prices"
Mini-review: Obviously much effort has gone into making Masa a place for the whole community to enjoy authentic Turkish Cuisine. This effort is what distinguishes Masa from other restaurants of its ilk
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"Explore the exotic flavours of our Mediterranean cuisine at Mediterra"
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up to 50 people in private are
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excellent friendly service
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varied menu to suit all
Mini-review: There are few more tantalising delights to confront a ravenous diner than the glorious sight of a mountain of fresh, lightly seasoned meat, char grilled to perfection and presented on a hammock of fresh bread.
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"Best reason to visit Witchford"
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Fine food
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Traditional dining
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Private functions
Mini-review: Every dish we had was subtle and delicious and intriguing, and had us struggling to put our finger on just what it was that made it work so well
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"Friendly atmosphere with great food"
Feature
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Friendly atmosphere
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Great food - reasonably priced
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Traditional Sunday lunches
Mini-review: Landlord Keith Pawley used to be a regular at the New Wellington himself before he took over
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"Luxurious river cruise boat for special occasions"
Feature
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River cam cruises
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from cream teas to meals
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scenic and peaceful
Mini-review: You can join one of the 2-4 hour cruises up the River Cam as an individual with up to 110 people
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"excellent food, great views"
Mini-review: Perhaps it's no more than you would expect of a restaurant owned by one of the most revered universities in the world that it offers a dining experience that is above all civilized.
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"authentic, freshly prepared Indian food"
Mini-review: Whilst retaining the original name the new Royal Standard is not a pub and makes no effort to say so. Unashamedly a restaurant it covers an interesting combination of Indian and Thai cuisine.
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"Indian and Bangladeshi banquet and buffet cuisine"
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Eat as much as you like buffet
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Tasty indian food
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Out of the way location
Mini-review: buffet offers a generous amount of dishes: twelve meat curries, twelve vegetarian curries and all the sundries your heart could desire
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"Discover rustic chic"
Mini-review: The food at Tuddenham Mill successfully continues this combination of the unusual, mixing traditional ingredients with modern flavours
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"Best independent bar & restaurant in Cambridge"
Feature
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party platters
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sophisticated and intimate
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unobtrusive & relaxed service
Mini-review: Tucked away underground on Trinity Street the bar-restaurant is ideally positioned to be a favourite hang out
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"Traditional pub with home cooked food"
Mini-review: Since re-opening in the spring of 2009, this pub on Mitcham's Corner has literally bloomed. Window pots and hanging baskets have sprouted flowers, brightening up the red brick building on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Chesterton Road.
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"Striking Indian Cuisine in a setting to match"
Mini-review: amongst with the traditional favourites, Goan lamb shank, duck masala and Persian and Nepalese dishes stood-out from the menu
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| Wedding Venues |
"Quy Mill Hotel welcomes you in the best of traditions"
Feature
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17th century building
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exquisite food
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cosy relaxed ambience
Mini-review: The food was exquisite
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"Traditional pub serving home made food & local ales"
Mini-review: We leave feeling as rosy and syrupy as the closing scenes of Heartbeat - a bold claim but a true one
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"The perfect setting for your event"
Feature
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A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
Feature
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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"Passionate about food - it's all about quality"
Feature
s
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pub/restaurant
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generous portions
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good service
Mini-review: It is clear that the chef, Richard Kennedy, has a commitment to quality but also a flair for putting together flavours in a creative way
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"Best reason to visit Witchford"
Feature
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Fine food
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Traditional dining
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Private functions
Mini-review: Every dish we had was subtle and delicious and intriguing, and had us struggling to put our finger on just what it was that made it work so well
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"excellent food, great views"
Mini-review: Perhaps it's no more than you would expect of a restaurant owned by one of the most revered universities in the world that it offers a dining experience that is above all civilized.
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"Discover rustic chic"
Mini-review: The food at Tuddenham Mill successfully continues this combination of the unusual, mixing traditional ingredients with modern flavours
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| Local Services |
| Bicycles |
"Committed to the bicycle, the ultimate vehicle"
Mini-review: Ben Hayward sells a wide range of bikes available in a variety of well-known makes
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"Committed to the bicycle, the ultimate vehicle"
Mini-review: Ben Hayward sells a wide range of bikes available in a variety of well-known makes
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"Great value cycles and services"
Mini-review: Cambridge Station Cycles serves Cambridge with cycles and services
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| Courses & Workshops |
"Don't just learn French, live it"
Mini-review: Teaching French and promoting French culture in Cambridge
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"Do something new today - Learn Italian"
Mini-review: Promotes knowledge of the Italian language and culture in Cambridge
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"Community shop supporting local crafts"
Mini-review: Comminity store on Mill Road that houses several independent businesses under one roof
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"Unique Cocktail Flair Bar"
Feature
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DJ Music
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cocktails
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ambience and flair
Mini-review: Nusha had undoutedly added an unexpected dimension of chic glamour to our night out
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"open access printmaking studio"
Feature
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Framing, open access printing
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Print-making courses
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Bespoke services
Mini-review: Open access print making studio with courses, print editioning, gallery and publishing services
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| Entertainment |
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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| Other |
"Professional cleaning and ironing service to private households"
Mini-review: Belle Casa offers a professional cleaning and ironing service to private homeowners
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Mini-review: Dry Cleaners on Mill Road in Cambridge
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"Career coaching with Liz Lyon"
Mini-review: Career coaching service with Liz Lyon
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"Cambridge Locksmith with 24 hr emergency call-out"
Mini-review: Cambridge Locksmith with 24 hr emergency call-out service
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"Largest authentic regional sports shop since 1931"
Mini-review: Sports specialist based in Cambridge
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"Works in Print, the art on subscription company"
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| Transport |
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"Your first choice for all journeys"
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| Take Away |
"Traditional English food and friendly service"
Feature
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cosy country pub
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excellent service
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dining groups of up to 40
Mini-review: the most patient waitress gave us advice, while still managing to be more cheerful than smiley Carol Smiley
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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| Chinese |
"Be tempted by the tang of authentic Chinese food"
Mini-review: For pudding, note there is quite a selection of ice creams tucked away in the corner - we nearly missed them!
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| Indian |
"Serving the delicacies and delights of Indian cuisine"
Mini-review: The biryanis, now filed under 'Bukhara cuisine', were a strength of the former menu and continue to shine here.
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"Extensive array of authentic Indian meals"
Mini-review: Resembling a brick built country pub on the outside Lalbagh lives up to its palatial namesake on the inside
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Mini-review: Since our friendly waiter found it difficult to recommend any single dish we must conclude that he enjoyed everything
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"authentic, freshly prepared Indian food"
Mini-review: Whilst retaining the original name the new Royal Standard is not a pub and makes no effort to say so. Unashamedly a restaurant it covers an interesting combination of Indian and Thai cuisine.
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| Other Cuisine |
"Fresh authentic Mexican food"
Mini-review: scores high on value for money - portions are a decent size and it's difficult to spend more than a fiver on a main.
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| Pizza |
"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
Feature
s
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"The taste of Italy"
Mini-review: . . . the freshest, tastiest pizza we've come across in years.
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| Sandwiches/patisserie |
"Totally awesome place to eat"
Mini-review: Spying a bottle of Root Beer in the fridge we couldn't resist accompanying our meal with this American classic
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"A Truly English Experience"
Mini-review: If anyone from outside the UK pictured a quintessentially English tearoom, they would probably have Harriets in mind. It offers a truly English experience and is very popular.
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
Feature
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Genuine French food"
Feature
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Authentic French Cuisine
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Patisserie and Restaurant
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Intimate and Relaxing
Mini-review: Chef Parnin obtains nearly all his ingredients direct from French merchants on his monthly trips to France
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| Local Foods |
| Bakery |
"freshly baked bread everyday"
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breads
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cakes
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sandwiches
Mini-review: Bakers on Mill Road in Cambridge
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"intimate dining and bistro-style lunch"
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fine dining
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Cambridge centre
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independent
Mini-review: further delving revealed the dark red fruit compote below ...epitome of bad for you sugar-and-cream goodness
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"Café nestled in the Botanic Gardens"
Mini-review: gardeners were on their lunch break were avidly ordering sandwiches and salads, clearly approving of the choices on offer after a hard mornings graft
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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"Eat Local"
Mini-review: Independent town store selling locally grown and produced food
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| Butchers/meats |
"Traditional Family Butchers with flair"
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Traditional Family Butchers
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Award Winning Sausages
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Traditional Cheeses
Mini-review: Traditional family butchers who use modern technical food design
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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"Eat Local"
Mini-review: Independent town store selling locally grown and produced food
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| Cheese shops/sellers |
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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"Eat Local"
Mini-review: Independent town store selling locally grown and produced food
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| Chocolate |
"Home of luxury Belgian chocolate"
Mini-review: Established in 1984, the Chocolate House specialises in fine Belgian chocolates
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"intimate dining and bistro-style lunch"
Feature
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fine dining
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Cambridge centre
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independent
Mini-review: further delving revealed the dark red fruit compote below ...epitome of bad for you sugar-and-cream goodness
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
Feature
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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| Delicatessen |
"Traditional delicatessen & espresso bar"
Mini-review: It's light, bright, and piled high with Italian foodstuffs on one wall from floor to ceiling
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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| Farm Shops |
"organic market gardenining -- a trust working with people with learning disabilities"
Feature
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18-acre market garden
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Soil Association Organic
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gardening team comes to you
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a registered charity
Mini-review: Certified charity run market garden that gives work experience and training for people with learning disabilities
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"Eat Local"
Mini-review: Independent town store selling locally grown and produced food
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| Fish shops/sellers |
"Sustainably sourced fresh fish, shellfish and oysters"
Feature
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fresh seafood
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good service
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fine dining
Mini-review: refurbishment in January 2007 created a bigger bar/waiting area near the door, making it easier to pop for a quick oyster fix
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| Specialities |
"Jim says: We make the best fudge in the World"
Mini-review: American style slab fudge, made using natural ingredients
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"Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, delicious cuisine"
Feature
s
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authentic Italian
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adjoining cake shop
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function room for 30
Mini-review: With the Cambridge city centre bustling with Italian, meze, tapas bars and fusion restaurants doing a bit of everything, the original Mediterranean eatery is still the place to beat
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"Traditional delicatessen & espresso bar"
Mini-review: It's light, bright, and piled high with Italian foodstuffs on one wall from floor to ceiling
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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| Vegetable Box delivery |
"locally produced organic fruit n' veg home delivered!"
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home delivery service
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local organic farm produce
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eggs, bread, cereals, biscuits
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fruit and vegetables
Mini-review: Home-delivery service which has a strong local identity, with almost everything, including bread, eggs and flour, sourced within South Cambridgeshire
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| Whole Foods |
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"Professionally home cooked food"
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| Wines & Vines |
| Education |
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"wine education and training"
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| Merchants |
"The perfect setting for your event"
Feature
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A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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| Other wine related |
"The perfect setting for your event"
Feature
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A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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| Tastings |
"The perfect setting for your event"
Feature
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A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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"d'Arry's Wine Shop - city drinking & dining"
Feature
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British cuisine
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impressive decor
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wine specialists
Mini-review: Around us gleamed hundreds of (empty) wine bottles on two sides of the room from owners d'Arenberg winery in the world famous McLaren Vale region of South Australia
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"The pub that feels like home"
Feature
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Good pub food
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Beautiful building
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Real ales
Mini-review: Prince Charles has praised this 'splendid pub', and the chef's appetising menu is rather more than traditional pub fare
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| Vineyards |
"The perfect setting for your event"
Feature
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A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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| Places |
| Animals & Wildlife |
"With tranquil settings beauftiful wildlife and fun for the kids...."
Feature
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Zoo giftshop & play area
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"Discover this magnificent country estate"
Feature
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Home Farm, rare breeds.
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| Cinemas |
Mini-review: the definition of Bohemian chic
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| City tours |
"For splendid punting on the River Cam"
Feature
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chauffeur punt tours
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self-hire punting
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student punt scheme
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| Clubs |
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"Independent, inspired bar rooms with live underground vibe"
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"Unique Cocktail Flair Bar"
Feature
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DJ Music
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cocktails
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ambience and flair
Mini-review: Nusha had undoutedly added an unexpected dimension of chic glamour to our night out
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| Entertainment |
"the essence of enjoyment"
Feature
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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"First class professional entertainment"
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"Unique Cocktail Flair Bar"
Feature
s
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DJ Music
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cocktails
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ambience and flair
Mini-review: Nusha had undoutedly added an unexpected dimension of chic glamour to our night out
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"Become a spy with your friends!"
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| Family Fun |
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"Everyone active you'll feel better for it!"
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Feature
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Modern art gallery
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House of distinction
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music events
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"For splendid punting on the River Cam"
Feature
s
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chauffeur punt tours
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self-hire punting
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student punt scheme
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"With tranquil settings beauftiful wildlife and fun for the kids...."
Feature
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Zoo giftshop & play area
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"Become a spy with your friends!"
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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"Discover this magnificent country estate"
Feature
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Home Farm, rare breeds.
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| Galleries |
Feature
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Modern art gallery
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House of distinction
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music events
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"open access printmaking studio"
Feature
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Framing, open access printing
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Print-making courses
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Bespoke services
Mini-review: Open access print making studio with courses, print editioning, gallery and publishing services
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| Gigs |
"Serious good food, seriously great value"
Feature
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fine dining
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strong ethical values
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opulent surroundings
Mini-review: ... it doesn't feel like Alimentum is trying to create veneration for its menu by employing a ceremonious air. Rather, it allows you the space to enjoy the food on its own terms -- and the food is excellent.
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"the essence of enjoyment"
Feature
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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"Best value restaurant in the UK for 2009"
Feature
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central Cambridge
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sophisticated dining
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spacious venue
Mini-review: Côte's menu of French classics is focused and intelligent: you are not overwhelmed by choice, and you will spot many desirable items in no time.
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"First class professional entertainment"
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| Museums |
Feature
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Modern art gallery
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House of distinction
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music events
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| Nightlife |
"the essence of enjoyment"
Feature
s
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private conference Room
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ideal for live performances, cultural and artistic events
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available all day and evenings
Mini-review: Like the bar itself, the food on offer is carefully considered and attractively presented
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"Independent, inspired bar rooms with live underground vibe"
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"Unique Cocktail Flair Bar"
Feature
s
:
DJ Music
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cocktails
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ambience and flair
Mini-review: Nusha had undoutedly added an unexpected dimension of chic glamour to our night out
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"Enjoy, share, relax, belong"
Feature
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acoustic nights
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cocktail bar
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bar snacks
Mini-review: you can sink into a sofa, relax, enjoy the ambiance and completely loose track of time.
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| Other Attractions |
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"Everyone active you'll feel better for it!"
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"Have a Rosie day out"
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Mini-review: the definition of Bohemian chic
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"Usual feast of music making"
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"First class professional entertainment"
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"Luxurious river cruise boat for special occasions"
Feature
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River cam cruises
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from cream teas to meals
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scenic and peaceful
Mini-review: You can join one of the 2-4 hour cruises up the River Cam as an individual with up to 110 people
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"Become a spy with your friends!"
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"Discover this magnificent country estate"
Feature
:
Home Farm, rare breeds.
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| Parks |
"With tranquil settings beauftiful wildlife and fun for the kids...."
Feature
:
Zoo giftshop & play area
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"Discover this magnificent country estate"
Feature
:
Home Farm, rare breeds.
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| Punting & Boating |
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"Have a Rosie day out"
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"Luxurious river cruise boat for special occasions"
Feature
s
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River cam cruises
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from cream teas to meals
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scenic and peaceful
Mini-review: You can join one of the 2-4 hour cruises up the River Cam as an individual with up to 110 people
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"For splendid punting on the River Cam"
Feature
s
:
chauffeur punt tours
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self-hire punting
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student punt scheme
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| Shops & markets |
Mini-review: Dry Cleaners on Mill Road in Cambridge
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"The perfect setting for your event"
Feature
s
:
A vineyard tour takes you behind the scenes before you taste the dry, medium dry and sparkling wines produced here, though serious prospective buyers can go straight to the tasting.
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Perfect venue for weddings, conferences and large events.
Mini-review: Conference and banqueting centre near Linton
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| Sports venues |
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"Everyone active you'll feel better for it!"
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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| Stately Homes |
"Discover this magnificent country estate"
Feature
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Home Farm, rare breeds.
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| Theatres |
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"First class professional entertainment"
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"Theatre of the Newmarket Operatic Musical and Dramatic Society"
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"The most fetching little theatre in the country"
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| Zoos |
"With tranquil settings beauftiful wildlife and fun for the kids...."
Feature
:
Zoo giftshop & play area
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| Fashion |
| Accessories |
"Community shop supporting local crafts"
Mini-review: Comminity store on Mill Road that houses several independent businesses under one roof
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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"Works in Print, the art on subscription company"
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| Jewellery |
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"Goldwrights design and make Wedding & Engagement Rings just for you"
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"Community shop supporting local crafts"
Mini-review: Comminity store on Mill Road that houses several independent businesses under one roof
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| Kids' Shoes |
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"Beautiful swimwear & outerwear for those hot holidays, available all year round"
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| Kids' wear |
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"Beautiful swimwear & outerwear for those hot holidays, available all year round"
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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| Men's wear |
"Cambridge's best kept and most irresistible fashion secret"
Mini-review: Contemporary British women's fashion
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"Beautiful swimwear & outerwear for those hot holidays, available all year round"
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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| Shoes |
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| Women's wear |
"Cambridge's best kept and most irresistible fashion secret"
Mini-review: Contemporary British women's fashion
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"Beautiful swimwear & outerwear for those hot holidays, available all year round"
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"Find your fashion self"
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"Community shop supporting local crafts"
Mini-review: Comminity store on Mill Road that houses several independent businesses under one roof
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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| For the home, art & gifts |
| Art & Crafts |
"attractive gifts and ingenious items for your home"
Mini-review: Gift and home accessories shop in the centre of Cambridge
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"Community shop supporting local crafts"
Mini-review: Comminity store on Mill Road that houses several independent businesses under one roof
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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"open access printmaking studio"
Feature
s
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Framing, open access printing
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Print-making courses
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Bespoke services
Mini-review: Open access print making studio with courses, print editioning, gallery and publishing services
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"Works in Print, the art on subscription company"
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| Gardening |
"Hire it - Love it - Buy it"
Mini-review: Cambridge-based family business offering short and middle term hire of wood-fired Swedish Hot Tubs and related services
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"The Cambridge Florists"
Feature
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experience, qualified florists
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local, natinal, world delivery
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established over 69 years
Mini-review: Long established local florists with experienced qualified
florists creating beautiful floral designs for every special occasion, delivered
by hand with your personal message
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"Traditional garden centre"
Mini-review: Providing a huge range of plants, pots, compost also garden design consultations
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| Gifts |
"attractive gifts and ingenious items for your home"
Mini-review: Gift and home accessories shop in the centre of Cambridge
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"Lifestyle boutique Candle & Blue likes to be individual"
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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| Interiors |
"attractive gifts and ingenious items for your home"
Mini-review: Gift and home accessories shop in the centre of Cambridge
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"Lifestyle boutique Candle & Blue likes to be individual"
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"The Cambridge Florists"
Feature
s
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experience, qualified florists
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local, natinal, world delivery
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established over 69 years
Mini-review: Long established local florists with experienced qualified
florists creating beautiful floral designs for every special occasion, delivered
by hand with your personal message
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"Specialists in all types of domestic and contract floor coverings"
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| Beauty & fitness |
| Beauty |
"Maximize Your Potential... Get into the Shape of Your Dreams!"
Mini-review: All 4 U Nutrition offers you the opportunity to lose body fat, improve your stamina and generally look your best
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"Be transformed in a calm and relaxed environment"
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"Skin Deep - because beauty is..."
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"Let us work wonders with you"
Mini-review: Unique Unisex experience using high quality Schwarzkopf products
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| Hairdressers/Barbers |
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"Be transformed in a calm and relaxed environment"
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Mini-review: Established ladies and gentlemen's hairdresser located in the heart of Cambridge on Green Street
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"Experience the beauty within yourself"
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"The Gentlemen's Hairdresser & Top Ladies Hairdresser"
Mini-review: Salon situated in the city centre of Cambridge
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"Discover hair, beauty & spa treatments"
Mini-review: Contemporary salons on the edge of the Science Park at Cambridge Regional College
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"Let us work wonders with you"
Mini-review: Unique Unisex experience using high quality Schwarzkopf products
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| Therapies |
"Maximize Your Potential... Get into the Shape of Your Dreams!"
Mini-review: All 4 U Nutrition offers you the opportunity to lose body fat, improve your stamina and generally look your best
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"Individualised Bach Flower Remedies to help you with life's ups and downs"
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"Champions the very best in skin care and beauty treatments by non invasive methods"
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"Be transformed in a calm and relaxed environment"
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"Letting your stress float away"
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"Bringing natural health & beauty to local people"
Mini-review: Natural health and beauty products in the heart of Cambridge
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"Skin Deep - because beauty is..."
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"Let us work wonders with you"
Mini-review: Unique Unisex experience using high quality Schwarzkopf products
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| Fairtrade/Eco |
| Fairtrade |
"Community shop supporting local crafts"
Mini-review: Comminity store on Mill Road that houses several independent businesses under one roof
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"Beautiful fairtrade clothes and crafts at affordable prices"
Mini-review: Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts sourced personally from India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand
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| Local Places To Stay |
| B & B |
"a little bit of heaven anchored in the Fenland"
Feature
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Beautiful fenland views
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Professional and relaxed
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high-quality cuisine
Mini-review: Fenland beauty stretches beyond the eye can see
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"Traditional pub serving home made food & local ales"
Mini-review: We leave feeling as rosy and syrupy as the closing scenes of Heartbeat - a bold claim but a true one
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"The friendly local for Bury"
Mini-review: 'The food's good here' was the first sentence we heard when stepping into The Bushel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Not a bad start.
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"Freehouse, restaurant & accomodation"
Mini-review: The façade of this firmly established and popular 18th century coaching inn is adorned with a colourful profusion of hanging baskets and planters
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"Perfect for business or pleasure"
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"A gastro brewery with accommodation"
Mini-review: Recently refurbished in period colours, the eating area also has a blazing fire, on the mantelpiece of which is a candlestick so large one can imagine it being wielded by Colonel Mustard in the Library in a game of Cluedo
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| Hotels |
"Quy Mill Hotel welcomes you in the best of traditions"
Feature
s
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17th century building
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exquisite food
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cosy relaxed ambience
Mini-review: The food was exquisite
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"The Garden Restaurant-Quality assured"
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"Modern English cuisine with a Mediterranean twist"
Feature
s
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contemporary cuisine
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fine dining
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tranquill setting
Mini-review: Alarmingly a painting of a huge black hairy tarantula lurks over the doorway. It's enough to send some diners scurrying back home at the double!
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"Discover rustic chic"
Mini-review: The food at Tuddenham Mill successfully continues this combination of the unusual, mixing traditional ingredients with modern flavours
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| Self-catering |
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"Luxury serviced Cambridge apartments for hire"
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| Schooling |
| Language classes |
"Don't just learn French, live it"
Mini-review: Teaching French and promoting French culture in Cambridge
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"Do something new today - Learn Italian"
Mini-review: Promotes knowledge of the Italian language and culture in Cambridge
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| Tutoring |
"Don't just learn French, live it"
Mini-review: Teaching French and promoting French culture in Cambridge
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"Do something new today - Learn Italian"
Mini-review: Promotes knowledge of the Italian language and culture in Cambridge
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| Fun & activity places |
| Activity centres |
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"Everyone active you'll feel better for it!"
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"Hire it - Love it - Buy it"
Mini-review: Cambridge-based family business offering short and middle term hire of wood-fired Swedish Hot Tubs and related services
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Feature
s
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Modern art gallery
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House of distinction
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music events
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"Become a spy with your friends!"
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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| Fun & parties |
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"Become a spy with your friends!"
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"Excitment strikes every time"
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| Holiday schemes |
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"Everyone active you'll feel better for it!"
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| Kids' toys |
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"Educational & traditional wooden toys"
Mini-review: Toyshop on Green Street bursting with exciting ideas
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"Enter an Aladdin's cave of unique, high quality toys and games"
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