The Old Spring
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About The Old Spring
On Ferry Path in Cambridge, The Old Spring operates as a gastropub covering pub, dining and restaurant service under one roof. The kitchen runs a recurring roast dinner, built around a shared chicken roast platter served with sides, suited to a table splitting plates together. The room functions as both a pub and a restaurant, giving diners the choice of a full meal or a drink at the bar. Dogs are welcome inside, so the pub side of the room accommodates owners without requiring them to sit outside. Between the roast rotation and the combined pub and restaurant setup, The Old Spring covers a broad range of what a gastropub on this stretch of Cambridge is expected to offer, from casual pints to a seated meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken roast platter, yorkshire pudding, jazz band and 2-for-1 pizza deal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken roast platter, yorkshire pudding, jazz band and 2-for-1 pizza deal.
Customer Review Summary
The shared chicken roast platter draws praise for tender chicken and generous sides, with one reviewer separately calling their roast tasty. One reviewer found the food average, with expiring side veg and unenthusiastic, moody service, and had a service charge removed. Another nearly caught the 2-for-1 pizza deal, missing it by two minutes.
Customer Review Summary
The shared chicken roast platter draws praise for tender chicken and generous sides, with one reviewer separately calling their roast tasty. One reviewer found the food average, with expiring side veg and unenthusiastic, moody service, and had a service charge removed. Another nearly caught the 2-for-1 pizza deal, missing it by two minutes.
Featured reviews
- samantha j milne
“Beautiful hot day . Popped in with my baby . Staff were super friendly and helpful . No waiting time for a table . Nice and cozy sat by the piano . Had the shared chicken roast platter . Chicken was beautifully cooked melting in my mouth . Nice selection of veg ,carrots ,parsnips and cabbage .massive Yorkshire pudding . Side jug of gravy .well presented. The owners and staff are sof friendly.will pop back again. They had a jazz band on and it was lovely to see people dance and enjoy the atmosphere.”
- That Random Guy
“Food was average, side veg was expiring, price was too high for what it was. Service was unenthusiastic. Waitress was moody I had to remove service charge due to business card. Poor experience.”
- Hossein Safi
“I was waiting in line for the 2-for-1 pizza deal and missed it by just two minutes. Funny but unfortunate for 2 minutes.😂”
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 14
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 8
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 5
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Bars near The Old Spring
- The Artyst4.53630 mi£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
almond croissants, custom ice tea, interesting decor
- Thirsty Cambridge4.75060.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
natural wine, food truck, wine and beer
- The Waterman4.41330.1 miWheelchair accessible
fish pie, sunday roast, burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old SpringReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,021 | — | £10–30 | chicken roast platter, yorkshire pudding, jazz band |
| The ArtystReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.5363 | 0 mi | £1–10 | almond croissants, custom ice tea, interesting decor |
| Thirsty CambridgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7506 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | natural wine, food truck, wine and beer |
| The WatermanWheelchair accessible | 4.4133 | 0.1 mi | — | fish pie, sunday roast, burger |
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