LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
where you can expect a lively atmosphere and huge selection of beers from around the world – and The Kingston Arms, a friendly, much-loved watering hole where you can order in pizza from Scott’s All Day. Speaking of Scott’s, this buzzy brunch and pizza joint became an instant hit with locals when it opened in 2019, and has only grown in popularity in the years since. Inspired by owner Scott’s travels across the pond, there’s an American influence on the menu – which offers pancakes, wings and irresistible ice cream sundaes. It’s most famous for its pizzas, though, with Scott himself recommending the award-winning pepperoni and hot honey Detroit – a pan pizza with a crispy, chewy, cheesy crust topped with mangalica from Culinaris over the road. For breakfast, he recommends The Lumberjack, an indulgent stack of pancakes with crispy bacon, a sausage patty from Mill Road Butchers, crispy potatoes, eggs and lashings of maple syrup. “Mill Road is such a collaborative community; the other restaurants are always keen to lend a hand, like with our recent Vanderlyle collaboration. The shops stock everything you might ever need,” he comments. We couldn’t agree more! Shop about Music lovers should make a beeline for Relevant Record Cafe, a retro record store stocking both new and pre-owned vinyls ranging from recent releases to rare collectors’ editions. There’s often live music in the cafe upstairs, and don’t miss the Record Store Day festivities each April, when you can enjoy bands, a great atmosphere and a chance to pick up covetable rare releases. For an edible purchase, grab pastries and freshly baked bread from Eclipse Bakery, Italian deli delights from Limoncello, and all kinds of artisanal treats from Culinaris. For something completely unique, check out The Old Chemist Shop,
Run by friends Sukh and Nikos, Tzatziki began as a takeaway-only service and has grown a following through its kitchen takeover of Mill Road’s Royal Standard pub. The souvlaki is a speciality, but the feta meli – feta pies with delicate pastry and Greek truffle honey – are also a must-try. Don’t miss the loukoumades doughnut balls, filled with honey and cinnamon, Biscoff cream, Nutella or Bueno cream. TZATZIKI
which stocks an amazing range of vintage clothing, collectibles and homeware. From retro barware to one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery and quirky period clothing, it’s fun to explore – plus, you can hire outfits for costume parties. Sometimes missed on the Mill Road trail, but well worth a visit, is Bacchanalia. This friendly wine merchant stocks a dizzying choice of vino, artisan spirits and beers from all over the world – not to mention cask-conditioned local draught beer which customers can enjoy straight from the tap. Not to be missed at number 82 is one of our absolute favourite Mill Road shops: Small & Green – a treasure trove of houseplants, cacti and succulents, as well as beautiful pots to house them in. It’s run by Janet Fox, who worked as a professional gardener for over 20 years before opening the store three years ago. “We are a small business that, as an independent, wants to showcase and support other independent businesses,” she explains. “We sell pots for our houseplants often handmade in the UK by a variety of unique suppliers, including hand-thrown ceramic ones made nearby in Gamlingay. Our compost is mixed and supplied by a British company, and all of the cards we sell are made in the UK. We think this makes us stand out as a business with a purpose – not only to sell a selection of easy-care houseplants (most of which are grown locally in peat-free compost), but also use suppliers who can guarantee a low carbon footprint by not having to send their products overseas.”
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