EATING ALFRESCO 7 Cafe Foy Quayside For a casual brunch or lunch date, head to the delightful Cafe Foy, where you can kick back on the quayside and enjoy good food, coffee and conversation. From breakfast bagels, Turkish eggs and shakshuka to the famous Foy toastie – with its signature three-cheese blend, bechamel and a selection of fillings – this is hearty, flavoursome fare that’s sure to sustain your socialising. Or, for a tea, cake and a quick catch-up scenario, you’re in luck: there’s a lip-smacking range of sweet treats supplied by a local bakery. cafefoy.com 8 The Oak Bistro Lensfield Road In the summer months, The Oak Bistro’s charming garden courtyard comes alive each evening for refined alfresco dining. Covers, blankets, lighting and heating are on hand, should the need arise! The set lunch and à la carte menus feature classic British and European dishes, all homemade using traditional recipes and quality ingredients, as well as being artistically presented. Plus, there’s a hand- curated wine list for that all-important summer tipple. theoakbistro.co.uk 9 Midsummer House Midsummer Common With the grassy pastures of Midsummer Common unfurling around you and the river rolling by next to the Victorian splendour of Midsummer House, you can enjoy aperitifs and canapes before your meal, and conclude with coffee and a digestif with petit fours, outside on the riverside terrace or in the garden. There’s also outdoor heating should an evening chill set in. Boasting refined contemporary British cuisine – with carefully paired wines as well as non-alcoholic drink options – the two Michelin star Midsummer House is a great choice for a fine-dining experience. midsummerhouse.co.uk 10 Provenance Kitchen Hill Farm Road, Whittlesford Renowned for its use of open fire, charcoal and Konro grills and locally sourced seasonal ingredients, Provenance Kitchen started life as a food truck before venturing (quite literally) into Brix + Mortar – the name of its restaurant, opened in 2019. If you like more of a laid-back, festival-cum- farm-shop vibe, the courtyard and large meadow garden here are the place for you. The monthly changing menus all have the wood-fired hearth at their heart, featuring fine cuts of meat, succulent fish and vibrant vegetarian and vegan dishes – as well as a roast dinner. provenancekitchen.com
11 The Tickell Arms
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North Road, Whittlesford This Whittlesford gem located
close to Duxford boasts not one, but two garden spaces! The beautifully tended main garden has an impressive feature pond with ornamental fountain, alongside terrace tables and chairs – the perfect place to sit with friends or family, soaking up the sun, surrounded by the colours of summer… and indulging in a delicious alfresco meal. The food here is fresh, seasonal and, where possible, locally sourced, with evolving menus featuring modern dishes and an especially popular Sunday roast. If you’re just after drinks or lighter bites, take a seat in the beer garden. thetickellarms.co.uk
TABLE TALK Riverside bliss at Midsummer House (above); summer fayre at The Tickell Arms (below)
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