PRIVATE DINING
THE IVY
Overlooking Parker’s Piece, the four- star Gonville is another Cambridge hotel that’s undergone an impressive refashioning in recent years. There are stylish bedrooms, the light-filled, colourfully furnished Atrium Brasserie, plus fine-dining restaurant Cotto to enjoy, not to mention the secluded spa in the hotel’s walled garden. There are THE GONVILLE
The Ivy brand’s design nous transformed this Trinity Street building from humdrum high street shop to exceptionally good- looking restaurant, decking out the space with marble flooring, a glittering onyx bar and a profusion of colourful artworks. Pretty as it all is, if you want to escape the hubbub of the 160-cover restaurant upstairs, check out The Boat Room downstairs, which boasts panelled walling, vintage paintings and jazzy botanical- inspired seating. It’s ideally suited to groups of between 10 and 16, and makes a great location for a business meeting or special meal. There’s no minimum spend or room hire fee, and it’s available from breakfast through to dinner (with no need to pre-order food). The menu is all about modern British classics, with signature dishes such as The Ivy shepherd’s pie and truffle chicken sandwiches. There’s a luxurious afternoon tea menu, too. theivycambridgebrasserie.com
a variety of options for private dining, with two function rooms (seating 14 and 28, respectively), plus the Atrium can be hired out on a semi-private basis. There’s a range of menus to choose between, all created and prepared by the acclaimed Cotto chefs. Expect inventive fine dining fare served with flair. gonvillehotel.co.uk
If you want to escape the hubbub of the restaurant upstairs, check out The Boat Room downstairs, for between 10 and 16"
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