The Elm

The team navigated us through this difficult time Enabling our father to have the most fitting send off. An area was arranged which accommodated mobility impaired and wheelchairs without the faff. Very homely comfortable feel, no request was too much trouble. Communication fantastic, buffet outstanding, so very grateful to your professional team.

The Elm Pub in Abbots Ripton is fast becoming our favourite place to eat and drink, and with every visit it continues to impress. It strikes an increasingly rare balance between quality food, attentive service, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to return rather than treat it as a one-off occasion. From the moment you arrive, the setting feels considered and comfortable, whether you are stopping in for a casual drink or settling down for a full meal. The food is consistently well executed, with clearly fresh ingredients and dishes that are thoughtfully prepared rather than overcomplicated. Portions are generous without sacrificing presentation, and there is a clear sense that the kitchen takes pride in what it sends out. Service is another strong point. Staff are friendly, professional, and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. Orders are handled efficiently, and the overall experience feels calm and well managed, even when the venue is busy. This level of service stands out, particularly at a time when standards elsewhere seem to be slipping. With the recent decline in service quality at The Bridge in Huntingdon, The Elm Pub is well positioned to take its place as a leading destination in the area. If it continues on its current trajectory, it would not be surprising to see it become the number one place to visit in Huntingdon and the surrounding villages. Overall, The Elm Pub offers reliability, quality, and warmth in equal measure. It is a venue that feels confident in what it does, and one we are increasingly happy to recommend and return to.

Can’t comment on the rooms as only visited the restaurant. Such lovely service and ambience. The food was to our expectations. We had the chicken liver parfait, sea bass and steak. The liver parfait was not only a generous portion but flavoured and paired very well with a sweet chutney. I needed more bread.

Sadly I have MS and my walking is very very slow (if at all). I have a mobility scooter: Di Blasi R30.  It is foldable and super small. It's operating size is not wider than electric wheelchair and maybe fractionally longer. I would normally decant and sit on a proper chair. This is my review from disabled point of view. We went there for a meal. A little more pricey than I would usually pay, but it was worth it. And actually, with drinks, less than I budgeted for. The staff were appropriately attentive and were definitely worth the tip I gave. The disabled toilet was spacious and clean. It is a shared space with baby change, but this did not have a detrimental impact

We had lunch here on Sunday and it was fantastic! There were 5 of us, and we all agreed that it was the best meal we had had out all year (and we go out a lot). We called in the morning to make a special request (no garlic) and they accommodated our needs perfectly. We have booked to go again on Christmas Eve. Please go, we can’t recommend The Elm highly enough. The staff are really friendly and helpful too.

Fantastic whisky collection. The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. Its a real treasure. Went once with a friend for live music then again with my husband for whisky and we're back with the inlaws for food. Beautiful venue highly recommend.

Very nice pub in a lovely village. This was the first time I had ever been to the area, regrettably for a funeral but the wake afterwards at the Elm was very good with good sandwiches and scones. I will certainly aim to visit again in better circumstances. Thank you.

Four of us visited for Sunday roast and wow what a fabulous dining experience we all had. Everything from start to finish was first class, quality was second to none and the staff extremely attentive. If you haven't visited yet, you need to ! Menu choices far and wide and venue does "themed" nights in the week e.g Steak Night which we will definitely be booking for. It is a huge 5* from us.