SAVOUR & SIP
Christmas Pub Grub HEAD TO ONE OF CAMBRIDGE’S LANDMARK PUBS FOR FESTIVITIES WHICH ARE HARD TO BEAT
Four Fireside Feasts THE EAGLE gingerbread cheesecake, The Eagle boasts a grazing board, perfect for sharing. THE GRANTA With drinks packages, canape boards – including an intriguing mince pie samosa – and a festive As well as its prized Christmas menu of Camembert fondant, turkey dinner and party menu to boot, head on down to the river for a truly jolly celebration. ROBIN HOOD At the Robin Hood in Cherry Hinton, tuck in to a tasty ‘Grillmas’ menu from 23 November to 31 December, or ring in the new year with a glittering three-course feast. THE BOATHOUSE On Christmas day, start off with ham hock and pea terrine, followed by hand-carved turkey and a chocolate bauble – that is, an air-light frozen cherry mousse on a biscuit base.
THE CARPENTERS ARMS KNOCK ON WOOD
This historic pub on the north side of the River Cam has a Christmas table crammed with good old traditional fare. Choose from celeriac velouté with truffle, apple and chestnut, Shelford turkey and the classic Carpenters Christmas pudding.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE THE RUPERT BROOKE
Few things are more festive than the return of ITV series Grantchester , and if you fancy getting even more into the spirit, a trip to the village itself is a must. Local watering hole The Rupert Brooke is not to be missed, with this year’s menu featuring a bounty of seasonal produce cooked to perfection. Confit Suffolk pork with apple and sage terrine, roast local partridge and spiced plum pavlova are our top picks!
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