Cambridge Edition April 2019

PR I VATE D INING

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, check out The Boat Room downstairs, which boasts panelled walls, vintage paintings and jazzy, botanic-inspired seating. It’s ideally suited to groups of between ten and 16, and makes for 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 Collection shepherd’s pie and truffle chicken sandwiches, as well as luxurious afternoon tea. theivycambridgebrasserie.com THE IVY

THE CROWN & PUNCHBOWL

Cocooned in the chocolate box village of Horningsea, The Crown & Punchbowl is a quaint country pub, restaurant and inn with an impeccable reputation. It’s part of the Cambscuisine group, a definitive kitemark of quality on the local dining scene, and serves indulgent, classic British and French fare: think sumptuous beef wellingtons, venison haunch smothered in red wine sauce, and sticky toffee puddings. The pub has a ‘semi-private’ dining option, which gives you your own space without being closed off from the ambience of the pub. The building, which dates back to the 17th century, offers a choice of the Oak Room, which can seat ten to 20 people, or the Front Room, which is slightly larger, accommodating between ten and 24 diners. If you’re after a crackling-fireplaces-and-timber-beamed bit of rural charm for your event – corporate or social, C&P could be just the place. thecrownandpunchbowl.co.uk

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