FOOD EDITION
A royal makeover
In the face of declining pub fortunes post-pandemic, Subodh Gautam – along with his partners Ravi Acharya and Purna Man Bajrachaya – have turned around several pubs by blending traditional pub culture with unique Nepalese cuisine. Following The Railway in Whittlesey (September 2022) and The Bell in Sawtry (June 2023), the talented trio have now turned their attention to The Old Crown in Girton. Their pubs are known for their friendly, community-centric atmosphere, quality ales and diverse Nepalese menu. If you haven’t already, take a trip to Girton to give it a try!
Later in September, the Old Bicycle Shop will be serving up specials, alongside beverages straight from Munich, in honour of iconic beer-quaffing event Oktoberfest. Fill your stein with some great Benediktiner beer at this Regent Street venue. The specials run until 6 October. Visit oldbicycleshop.com now! STEIN AND DELIVER!
COMING SOON...
Grantchester local The Rupert Brooke is entering a new era under different ownership. The gastropub is now the home of Pasquale Benedetto, the former owner of The Plough Coton, which he ran alongside his cousin. If The Plough’s numerous accolades are anything to go by – such as being named one of the top 50 gastropubs in the UK in the 2022 Estrella Damm awards, then the pub has an exciting future in store! Keep your eyes peeled on @therupertbrookeuk for further developments and exciting updates.
Independent hotel The Varsity has submitted a planning proposal to install an all-weather, retractable roof canopy complete with Cambridge’s first vertical garden. Made using UK wildflower seeds, the roof cover will introduce year-round biodiversity, providing a haven for pollinators, insects and birds while reducing CO2 levels. If approved, it will make 24 full- and part-time jobs on the rooftop alone and 22 new jobs within the hotel to meet increased hospitality demands. Reaching new heights
Local events and openings to whet your appetite
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