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About The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes is a thatched-roof gastropub on High St in the village of Madingley, just outside Cambridge. The main dining space is a large conservatory, which gives the pub plenty of room for sit-down meals. The menu runs to a Sunday roast, a vegetarian wellington and a steak and ale pie, so there is a main for both meat eaters and vegetarians. A heated outhouse offers a further place to eat.
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Menu & Prices
73 dishes · mains £5–38- Tenderstem Broccoli£6.25
- Green Beans (V, N)£6.25
- Baby Gem Salad (V)£5.00
- Loaded New Potatoes (V)£6.25
- Fries / Chips (Vgo)£4.00
- Extra Roast Potatoes (Gf, V)£4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, garden seating, sticky toffee pudding and conservatory dining area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, garden seating, sticky toffee pudding and conservatory dining area.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most praise at The Three Horseshoes, with reviewers singling out the potatoes, the chicken with apricots, the Yorkshire pudding and a sticky toffee pudding big enough for two. Close behind are the halibut and the steak and ale pie, along with a pâté one diner found very nice. Reviewers describe the service as friendly and welcoming, and several mention a good atmosphere across the bar, conservatory and garden, including a conservatory with newly installed air conditioning during a heat wave. One diner was seated quickly without a booking, though several suggest booking ahead. The main caveat comes from a reviewer who found an expensive duck breast chewy, undercooked and lacking flavour, and another who found the vegetarian wellington delicious but too small. Others call the menu fairly limited yet well thought out. One birthday party was given an extra touch by the staff.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most praise at The Three Horseshoes, with reviewers singling out the potatoes, the chicken with apricots, the Yorkshire pudding and a sticky toffee pudding big enough for two. Close behind are the halibut and the steak and ale pie, along with a pâté one diner found very nice. Reviewers describe the service as friendly and welcoming, and several mention a good atmosphere across the bar, conservatory and garden, including a conservatory with newly installed air conditioning during a heat wave. One diner was seated quickly without a booking, though several suggest booking ahead. The main caveat comes from a reviewer who found an expensive duck breast chewy, undercooked and lacking flavour, and another who found the vegetarian wellington delicious but too small. Others call the menu fairly limited yet well thought out. One birthday party was given an extra touch by the staff.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“One of the loveliest pubs I’ve been to in a while. Complements to the chef who obviously cares a lot about the food they serve. All other staff also welcoming. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back”
- Google user
“Multiple lovely spaces to choose from inside and out. They recently installed air conditioning just in the conservatory area in the picture. All other spaces are ambient temp. Wonderful during the heat wave. Great food and drinks. Booking ahead recommended.”
- Google user
“We ordered the duck breast, which was quite expensive. Unfortunately, it was very chewy and felt undercooked. It also lacked flavour, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the pâté was very nice and enjoyable. The restaurant itself is lovely, and the service was good. Overall, while the atmosphere was pleasant, the main course did not live up to expectations, especially given the price.”
- Google user
“Sunday roast was lovely in the heated outhouse, busy but able to hear each other talk without shouting, good service. We didn’t book ahead and were fortunate to get a table for 2 and a baby as it did get quite busy.”
- Google user
“Best Sunday roast I ever had. Delicious potatoes, perfect chicken with abricots, amazing Yorkshire pudding, etc etc. Sticky toffee pudding was defo enough for 2 persons! Service and atmosphere just perfect. Only comment: the vegetarian wellington (again: delicious!) portion size was just too small.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Thatched inn with a conservatory restaurant serving British cuisine, a cosy bar and outdoor seating.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Three Horseshoes
- The Plough Coton4.31,5441.5 miWheelchair accessible
vegan options, chicken ballontine, cheese platter
- Old Crown Girton4.61,0502 miReservationsGood for kids
momos, veggie tarkari curry, himalayan lamb
- Carpenters Arms, Cambridge4.61,1083.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pizza, kids meals, allergy accommodations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three HorseshoesWheelchair accessible | 4.61,354 | — | sunday roast, garden seating, sticky toffee pudding |
| The Plough CotonWheelchair accessible | 4.31,544 | 1.5 mi | vegan options, chicken ballontine, cheese platter |
| Old Crown GirtonReservations · Good for kids | 4.61,050 | 2 mi | momos, veggie tarkari curry, himalayan lamb |
| Carpenters Arms, CambridgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,108 | 3.1 mi | pizza, kids meals, allergy accommodations |
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