The Dining Room at Poets House

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  Peter Leeson

  ·1 month ago

  “Great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. 5 stars all around.”

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  JB

  ·3 months ago

  “We have had a few meals here now and always had a pretty good experience.”

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  Benji S

  ·4 months ago

  “Had an evening meal. Food, drinks and service all excellent.”

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  D P

  ·7 months ago

  “A nice restaurant with friendly staff,will definitely revisit when in Elly again”

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  Matt Webb

  ·10 months ago

  “Beautifully clean, luxurious decor. Great service, attentive staff and all with a smile. Great choice on the menu, catering for vegetarians and quick to check for any allergies or food intolerances. Beautifully presented food, delicious and not too shabby portions. A good selection of wines, spirits and cocktails. Alcohol free options for the duty drivers. A delightful dining experience, would highly recommend.”

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  Andrew Lawrence

  ·1 year ago

  “We had an afternoon tea for two and sat in the lovely courtyard garden area in the sunshine, under the shade of a tree. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and made us feel right at home. The tea was lovely and although it didn't look like a lot, there was too much for us to finish, but no problem they provided a box to bring it home. As an afternoon tea should be (in my opinion) everything was a sensible size, elegant and dare I say dainty. We have been to The Poets House for different meals since it opened and have always come away completely satisfied with the meal, the service and the price paid. I am more than happy to recommend them to anyone looking for a wonderful meal in a great setting”

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  Rolf Wietlisbach-Kobayashi

  ·1 year ago

  “Entering the Dining Room at Poet's House sets you up for a first class dining experience, which feels very intimate in the tastefully decorated dining room, almost as if you had been invited to a close friend's house for dinner. The service was excellent, as you would expect in an establishment of this kind. Now for the food: As a starter, I ordered the "chargrilled asparagus spears with a lightly poached egg and bacon with a drizzle of hollandaise". For the main, I settled on the "seared duck breast, served with black berry and red wine sauce, dauphinoise potatoes and glazed rainbow carrots." The menu items are descriptive enough not to leave you guessing what you're in for, and they roll off the tongue almost like a poem. The presentation on the plate is perfection in itself. Not pretentious, but carefully arranged, with each single item perfectly in its place. The taste? Simply sublime, with each item keeping its distinct flavour, but creating a harmonious ensemble in your mouth. And to my surprise, the meal offered a good sized portion that left me fully satisfied - so much so that I didn't even have room for dessert. I make it a rule never to visit fine dining restaurants, because I don't like the stuffiness, and the often elaborate creations that don't fill your stomach, but empty your wallet. Poet's House offers a first class dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere, with good portions and at a price that is affordable. What more could one wish for?”

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  Rich Smith

  ·2 years ago

  “Fabulous afternoon tea at the Poets House in Ely. We arrived early, no problem, table was sorted quickly and we were seated with some drinks. Afternoon tea is delicious with traditional finger sandwiches of cheese/chutney, smoked salmon, and egg mayo/cucumber. Also a selection of fresh scones with clotted cream and jam and delicious 2 (or 1 in some cases) bite cakes to finish off. Enough to fill you up if you're hungry and a takeaway box for any leftovers as we did. Great for couples of family's as kids are welcome, some were present at the time we visited and they seemed to indulge(!)”

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  Adam Snuggs

  ·2 years ago

  “First time visit. DEFINITELY go again! Beautiful surroundings, inviting environment, very nice, hot, tasty food, good selection of drinks and lovely attentive servers who made you feel welcome. Prices are unusually very competitive to other dining experiences considering the building you're in and the way you are looked after. An oasis in the desert! You'll not be disappointed! This visit was our first of many to come! 👏👏👏”

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  Chrystal Mason

  ·2 years ago

  “Dinning with you was a truly magical experience ✨ I hope you adore these pictures as I do, nestled under the cherry blossom 🌸 Thank you 😊 Chrystal Elizabeth 🌙”