The Black Bull Inn

Many thanks to Luke and his colleagues for making the six of us so comfortable and welcome at The Black Bull last week. My wife had spotted a review of this pub in 'Country Living' and we decided to use it as a base for exploring Cambridge. Definitely an excellent choice. Great breakfast and dinner for the six of us over three nights. Thanks to the ladies who cooked our breakfasts and the chef for the dinners! Luke was full of good advice as to where to park our cars when travelling into Cambridge - on his advice the Park and Ride at Babraham was a wise choice (parking is free and the bus fare a very modest few £s to get into the centre of the town). Many thanks from the Bath Six!

On a dark December evening, in a filthy mood and with rain lashing down, to walk into the Black Bull was a life saver. The bar was bright, cosy, and buzzing with locals (a good sign); and there were reassuring smells of woodsmoke and cooking somewhere in the background. We settled into a warm room - plain, but spacious and spotlessly clean, then made straight for our table. Service was friendly and attentive, the menu fairly short (another good sign) but imaginative, and the food when it came was perfectly cooked. We retired to our room and a restfully quiet night in a comfortable bed. Breakfast next morning was excellent. Will we go back? Yes, in September, which is when we when expect to be next in the area. By the way, Balsham is perfectly placed for outings to Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Audley End, etc etc.

Lovely country pub. Log fire to warm you up after a chilly walk. The food is exceptional. On our first night I had venison cooked to perfection, my wife had fish and chips, similarly very good. We had pheasant last night of Michelin star quality. The staff we super friendly with particular thanks to Luke and Rob. They have a small number of rooms which are basic but comfortable. Only very minor problem was the towels were a little small. A hearty recommendation.

Amazing food - spectacular starters, Goat’s cheese and pear, and grilled watermelon with a chilli pineapple jam and avocado - followed by delicious beef burgers and the best fries. I never photograph my food, but I did this time! Great beer too.

Four of us booked for a meal to celebrate my wife's birthday and we had a lovely time. All the staff were friendly and professional. Food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Well worth the fairly lengthy drive - shame we don't live nearer :-) Thank you!

Been here years ago and went back over the weekend. Delicious mains in a lovely setting. The best pannacotta I have had in a restaurant in the UK- perfect texture. Highly recommend their Spring menu if you get the chance to go soon!