Hereward Ely

#2 - Vegetarian - Ely, International, British
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Hereward Ely

Hereward Ely
3.7 / 5 (1920 reviews)

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Nestled in a vibrant setting, this affordable pub strikes a balance between charm and value, offering an impressive selection of vegan options alongside classic pub fare. Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, although service can lag during busy weekends. While the food quality varies—some dishes delightfully surprising, like the soy burger and meat-free tikka masala—others fall short in preparation. The atmosphere is inviting, with appealing decor and engaging music. Ideal for families and sports fans alike, the establishment also accommodates dietary restrictions well, ensuring a pleasant experience for all patrons in search of quality dining at a reasonable price.

Last update: 04.07.2026 from: Anonym

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★ 3.7 / 5 from 1920 reviews

This pub has gone seriously downhill from having decent food to having atrocious food, coupled with atrocious service and very rude, complacent, lacklustre, staff. The chef is the most lazy and terrible cook I have come across. I waited an hour for a fry up when I asked how long it would be after I had finished my pint, they said it shouldn 't be too long.We 've had to have an electrician out as the chef tripped out the electricity , so your egg was only half cooked!! In addition to this, my glass was disgustingly dirty.The whole place is a mess and needs sorting out from the top down. My suggestion would be the head office start again.

Came in for a quick drink as we were early for Sunday lunch booked somewhere else. There are so many options for places to sit and watch football and the staff were accommodating when we wanted to watch a different game and apologised that they couldn't also change the sound. Lots of tables and not crowded. We actually ended up going back for another drink and I decided to go for apple crumble and custard as a dessert. It came quickly, was reasonably priced, and nice and hot.

Firstly, i only gave it a one star because it wouldn’t let me do no stars. Manager clearly needs customer service training and potentially anger management. Sunday morning, empty pub, me and my dad paid for pool and the manager came over and said this is for over 18s only, my dad said oh ok well i have already paid for it so just give my money back. The manager got very excited and shouted calm down sir, there is no need to get all aggressive about it. The only raised voice was his, we think he may have had a difficult evening the night before as his reaction was extreme and unnecessary. If you’re after a family friendly pub this is not the place. Do not visit.

brian-bairnsfather-1
05.06.2026

Excellent all round,especially the staff. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: £10–20

matthew-minzghor
05.06.2026

Hereward Ely offers a pleasant pub experience. The spicy chicken burger was delicious, and the drinks were well-crafted, even if the staff on duty were unfamiliar with a Bloody Mary (though they gamely made one! . Prices were reasonable, making it good value for money. The only drawback was the excessively loud music, which unfortunately made conversation across the table quite challenging. Despite this, Hereward Ely is still worth a visit for its tasty food and drinks. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Pint of Beer, Chicken Burger with Waffle Fries

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The restaurant offers free WLAN for its guests.

The restaurant offers the opportunity to view sporting events on a TV / screen.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

You can also pay for your meals with various credit cards.

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