Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern in Cambridge: photos, reviews, menu

About

Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern in Cambridge offers a delightful nightlife experience with its cozy and casual atmosphere. At the University Arms Restaurant & Bar, guests can indulge in a delicious tea inspired by Winnie the Pooh, featuring a selection of finger sandwiches, pastries, macaroons, and scones. This spot is perfect for birthdays, meeting friends, or enjoying a solo dining experience. With top-quality service and a variety of beverage options including cocktails, wine, beer, and food served at the bar, there's something for everyone. Reservations are available for those who prefer to plan ahead or simply walk in for a relaxed dine-in experience.

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Birthday, Meet up with friends, Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible toilet

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

St Andrew's Street (Stop 4)

Bus stop 254 m walk

St Andrew's Street

Bus stop 221 m walk

Downing College

Bus stop 108 m walk

The Busway Regent Street

Bus stop 101 m walk

4.0

based on 820 reviews

Google

3.7/5 27 reviews

Facebook

4.0/5 793 reviews

Daniel Burgess

Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

After making a reservation for a 50th birthday and nothing mention, it just seemed to go down hill. The room was extremely dusty, chandler, book shelves and vents. Reception was pleasant, server pushy and didn’t listen to guest. Upon being seated we were asked straight away were we ready. Hadn’t even looked at menu and 1 person had just returned from the toilet. Never had a chance to look at menu to see what we were about to get. After an about 15 min our food arrive but our tea had not. The food was placed on table with no explanation of what we about to embark. Our sever returned and asked if we knew what we had, we stated no. He seemed angry as it showed in his tone and in face. The room was disorganised and uncomfortable. There was a lovely group of women having a baby shower, who want to put a handful of pink and blue balloons around them, which they seem to agreed to either the events department, though the manager was not having it. Not the best atmosphere or appeasing to the guest. During service you had staff state this is a new menus and didn’t know the menu. This is unacceptable and poor training. After we finished our sandwiches and started on the next part our afternoon tea we were then get asked if we wanted more sandwiches. Attention to detail is not a strong point, not just in service but in cleanliness as well. When we start on scones we quickly gone through the jam and cream, we had to ask twice to obtain. Second round of tea took ages as my loose leaf tea bag was not draped and leaves in my cup, no strainer provided. The food, (sandwiches, scones and pastries)were exceptional, service diabolical, unorganised and useless. Before writing this review I gave Parkers Tavern the opportunity to get back to me, two days past with nothing. Staff need more training emphasis on attention to detail. This includes management as no one responded to my In person dissatisfaction.

Russell rackstraw

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Top quality service and food...great atmosphere

Jess Bai

Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

One of my favourite places in Cambridge to spend a relaxing afternoon with lovely venue, beautiful views and great atmosphere!

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Afternoon Tea at Parker's Tavern in Cambridge