Harden's survey result
Summary
The “British classics (whitebait, Barnsley chop etc)” are “all fine” – and “given its prime tourist location, much better than you might expect” – at this “pleasant” spot opposite King’s College Chapel. But do try to grab a street-level table, rather than heading “downstairs to the dark and pokey basement”.
Summary
This “always reliable” outfit in a prime tourist location pleases carnivores with its selection of classic British cuts of meat – while the “midweek early evening short menu is very reasonable”. “The ambience is much better if you can get a ground-level table” with views of King’s College Chapel – (“but usually you can’t!”).
Summary
“Despite its tourist-trap location” on the Cambridge main drag, this steakhouse excels – for its “enormous slabs of decent meat, which has been properly cooked”, “fair prices” and a “good-value lunch menu”. It’s “essential” to eat in the “lovely atmosphere downstairs”, with “street-level views of King’s College Chapel”.
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Have you eaten at The Cambridge Chop House?
1 Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ
Restaurant details
The Cambridge Chop House Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Enjoyable brasserie. Well located. Friendly service and good food. No surprises."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.00 | £29.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £10.50 | £19.50 | £8.90 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £4.75 |
| Service | 10.00% |
1 Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑8 pm |
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