A great recommendation found us here on a rainy Monday night - so glad it did.
We ordered a mix of the snacks and starters for two - I highly recommend the peanut butter pate (yes, really), the shortrib croquette and the baba ghanoush. The cocktails were great too. Lots of the food seemed to have a twist, all was well prepared and fresh.
The building has a mix of spaces - bar, water wheel dinning room, communal table room, and another after that too. There is a mix of styles industrial brick walls and refurbed waterwheel, luxe banquettes and mirrors, and quirky buttons to call someone by tables. Plus great views of the river outside.
The standout was excellent service. Our charming waitress, Nell, hustled our food out super-quick when she heard we had limited time, but never made us feel rushed.
Apparently it's only been open three weeks, I recommend going before everyone knows and you can't get in.
5 by Nicole Mehta Review source
The place is fairly popular, next to the river, nicely furbished inside. The 'switch' service system works very well. I have been there three times. The shared desert was an interesting experience, high quality ice cream and brownies. :) The minimum of three people are recommended for you to stand a chance finishing it after your mains.
At my latest visit I had brunch (bacon pancake) there, the food was served really quickly, but only warm, I feel that they were probably precooked. I also ordered tuna steak, I can tell the chef is trying to be creative, but a mixure of cold sauce, cooked cucumber, raw radish, and warm tuna steak didn't really work out.
3 by Xiaguang Ni Review source
I was impressed with the ambience and decor/styling as soon as I entered the building. staff were very polite, and sat us quickly, taking drinks orders and advising that should we need anything to press the call button (novel but excellent idea) beside the table. food was delicious, fantastic sized portions and tasted beautiful. if we needed anything a quick button push and a member of waiting staff was there eager to assist, no need for hand waving or hunting for a waiter/ waitress. a most pleasant dining experience!
5 by Stuart Fisher-Thomson Review source
Great location by the river. Ok pub style food but expensive for what it was (especially kids menu which had £7 main meals without drink or desert included, and these were pretty standard, smallish kids dishes e.g. fish fingers and chips). Sevice on a moderately busy weekend lunchtime was very slow- we were there 2 hrs for shared starters and main courses (it took nearly 1h to receive the first dishes).
Would not necessarily recommend (not planning to return here) but not the worse meal I have had either.
3 by James Smith Review source
Recent refurbishment of the old mill is superb. Interior decor and atmosphere if excellent, and makes superb use of the old mill wheel (recommend trying to get a table where you can see it). The service was extremely attentive, and the food excellent. The 10oz flat iron steak was juicy and succulent. Would revisit as a often as I can afford!
5 by Daniel Bates Review source
The place looks great,
When I entered the host apologized and said they had some food groups and therefore will take time to get out ... I was very surprised when the food arrived quickly.
Wonderful service, I ordered pork on a bone, can be only was my problem, but dry like ages since I was really dry and problematic eating
3 by Review source
Really nice restaurant with good food, and the waterwheel going round and water under your feet is great to keep the kids distracted for a bit.
Not five stars because some mistakes were made with our order, all fixed with no issues but still it made people wait while others were eating and shouldn't be the case.
4 by Rob Simonis Review source
Food is great. Some of the waitresses are quite rude but I’m willing to overlook. Please not that the Sunday brunch ends promptly at noon. It would’ve been nice to have that explained on the phone when we made the reservation for 12:00. Instead I got a lecture that I should read their website. Not helpful to learn at 12:06
3 by David H Review source
I went here for my 25th birthday and it was great, staff were very friendly, food was fast and very nice. We had a couple of meat platters and a chicken platter between 6 of us and it was more than enough. The integrated water mill is great centrepiece and really stands out. Will definitely be recommending to others.
5 by Daniel Samuels Review source
The decor is nice and the staff are pleasant. The place feels commercial and potentially for tourists, e.g. not aiming for the repeat business market. The food that is served doesn't reflect its price tag, not looking the part or tasting the part. I'd say go somewhere else if looking for a good feed.
1 by George Pink Review source
The best features of this place are the location and the staff. BUT this is a restaurant, so at the end food is what counts.
Without being bad, the food was just OK, nothing out of the ordinary. Also, taking into consideration the small portions and the price of the dishes, this place is overpriced.
2 by Eduard Hernàndez Review source
Went there mainly to visit the building which has been recently converted, and they actually did a great job!
Food wise it's ok but not mine favourite steakhouse in the city.
Defenitively worth a try, they have interesting menu options and staff is welcoming and friendly.
3 by Patrick Bellasi Review source
Staff and service were good. I tjought it was cool that there,were switches at the tables that alerts the wait staff. The food was exceptional i had the salad with pumpkin and chicken it was delicious. There is an okd mill wheel that actuallt works encased in glass in the dining area.
4 by Tara Gray Review source
Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff, the inside is superb, having a mill and water running under your feet. Food was decent, we tried the meat fest, however the ribs had to much glazing and to little meat on the bones. Desserts are brill. Would definitely come back at some point.
4 by Andrei Ungureanu Review source
For a £12 salad, one would expect a sizeable portion. We got 5 cubes of butternut squash with a similar amount of feta and some leaves, it was average. The £12 will go much further even in London! Although I must say, when we told the manager, he gave us another salad on the house.
3 by Lakshmi Balasubramanian Review source
Amazing interior and cozy atmosphere. The old water mill is used very well for this restaurant. The staff were friendly and polite. The food was cooked perfect and my husband and I left felling full and happy with our experience.
Thank you for a lovely evening
5 by Jannie Cummerou Review source
The decoration of the restaurant is really nice. They kept the old wooden wheel of the water mill. This restaurant is suitable for large groups. They are very well organise. Even for a big party everyone was served in time. There is not enough beer on the menu.
5 by Hadrien GLAUDE Review source
I have now been to Millworks four times, my food was only good once and on that occasion, a brunch, other people in my group had very disappointing experiences. The place has great ambience but otherwise not recommended. Best thing is the hot numbers coffee.
2 by Babsi Hebeis Review source
Came for lunch with my family and we had to wait more than 50mins for food despite arriving early at noon on the dot with only about 1/3 of the place filled. They are notoriously slow DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE 3 HOURS TO SPARE FOR A MEAL!!!!
1 by Hien Nguyen Review source
The place is super nice. The waiter very friendly and attentive. The delicious food. We have ordered the ribs and the truth is that they are delicious. For dessert we have ordered 2 cocktails and the truth is that very rich
5 by Iria Gonzalez Review source
Nice restaurant with superb surroundings! The turning watermill inside the restaurant adds a special touch to the interior. The prices on the expensive side, but probably worth the quality of the food, drinks and service.
4 by Tomas Van Pottelbergh Review source
Tried their American style pancakes and was very disappointed that they were stale, reheated and slightly burnt with a horrible chewy edge. Others had the smashed avo which was better. Hot Numbers coffee was good, though.
3 by Simon H Review source
Good meat, the half chicken and the mashed potatoes are delicious! Also really cool design and friendly staff. Haven't tried it but my friends had the burger and the full English breakfast and it looked amazing!
4 by Camille Chabloz Review source
Really tasty food. 2 courses for £23 pounds. We were celebrating a birthday party and we didn't realize they close at 10pm and we were there until 11:30pm But the staff didn't say anything. Very friendly.
5 by David Gavilan Review source
Fantastic! For the food, the staff and the decoration!
I have never seen a place with such a big windmill indoor.
I have a brunch with my boyfriend in this place and the mushroom on toast is delicious.
5 by Lailing Chan Review source
Lovely place for a bite to eat. Slow cooked smoked meat in various servings. Friendly personnel, a turning water wheel and windows in the floor to see the river flow. If possible we will visit here again.
5 by Jaap Overal Review source
Well cooked meats and great service thanks to the switch system that they use here similar to their sister restaurant Smokeworks. The food does come with a premium tag, but it's well worth the cost.
4 by Daryl Lord Review source
Brilliant service, great atmosphere, Food was amazing too - the brownie with ice-cream and salted caramel was the best part of the whole meal, will definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
5 by Imtiaz Ahmed Review source
Steak good; questionable smokey mash. Interesting decor, clean and welcoming. No issues with service when we've been; both as a couple and party of 8. Will happily come again.
4 by Amanda Pinkney Review source
Nicely decorated restaurant with plenty to look at. Food was of a good standard and service was excellent. I especially liked the light switches which are used to call over waiters.
4 by Samuel Macdonald-Walker Review source
Great food. Great service. Great staff. Wonderful conversion of the building. I'm pleased I don't live nearby or I would be tempted back to eat my way through the menu.
4 by Paul Curle Review source
Excellent gourmet British food, in a beautifully cozy place by the river. Decent prices, and pretty good selection of food if you're following a gluten or dairy free diet.
5 by Urvashie Pereira Review source
Nicely renovated, tasty grilled meats. The waterwheel is still visible, and they have a tribute dessert to Sweeney Todd's - the seminal restaurant which used to be here.
4 by Derek Law Review source
The food was excellent, especially the chicken wings. Very nice and friendly service. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very appealing. Nice restaurant highly recommended.
5 by Camila Hernandez Review source
I only used this for a drink but I found the staff pleasant and helpful. The menu was very tempting and the working mill wheel in the restaurant is quite spectacular!
4 by Linda Bee Review source
Lovely brunch . Very accommodating. Friendly staff. The waterwheel is working and looks great and very important, the bathrooms are beautiful in design and very clean.
4 by binnie binnie Review source
A great new addition to the already impressive family of businesses. Non-typical, creative pub food. If you like the Cambridge Chop House you will love this as well.
5 by Nevena Zorova Review source
Great great place for dinner. Family friendly. Tasty steak and professional staff. Clean toilets with automated bins and baby changing table provided. We loved it.
5 by Dace Tinagbedia Review source
Amazing food! Went for my birthday and mum called in early to put candles on the brownie I ordered. They went along with it as if they didn't know! So kind!
5 by Milou Ottolini Review source
Excellent food, nice atmosphere and very good service. We were in a large group and were looked after really well we never had to worry about anything
5 by Robert Pinsker Review source
Nice concept to this pub, with mill workings visible within. Food is nice, price is a bit hefty but not astronomical. Would come back now and then.
4 by Veera Mirdavoudi Review source
Quick service and decent food. Mill wheel still turning in this old water mill building is a nice touch. Unspectacular cuisine but a lovely spot.
4 by Cab Davidson Review source
One of the best meals that we have ever had. The BBQ burger was just divine a must try and as for the rupture rapture did 6 of us for dessert.
5 by Caroline Milne Review source
For some reason I really loved sitting on a piece of glass looking at a torrent of water go by whole eating. The working wheel was also great.
5 by Edward Carter Review source
Such a lovely place to be. Consistently delicious food, today I enjoyed a decadent pancake brunch. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
5 by Jules Wix Review source
Nicely refurbished, family restaurant. Service was a bit slow, and food was expensive. The water wheel has been retored and is now working.
3 by Trevor Lye Review source
Had brunch on a Saturday which was very tasty. Nice venue, service was good though they missed a couple of things but was quickly rectified.
4 by Scott Sanderson Review source
Great food in stylish surroundings. Chicken liver peanut butter is my fave starter & the sea trout is amazing. Good cocktails too!
5 by PAULA FREEMAN Review source
Brunch is delicious, good portion sizes and not too expensive. We really enjoyed the view of the water wheel from our table.
4 by Lolly Wells Review source
The mill has been transformed again into a lovely venue with the wheel running and the race visible. The food is lovely.
4 by Steven Wilson Review source
Went for a works outing at lunch time. The food, beer and service were excellent. The medium rare steak we really good.
5 by Geoff Floyd Review source
Excellent location and decor, food and service definently up to scratch. Especially impressed by the table bell system
4 by Joe Gooderham Review source
Average food for the price but lovely venue! Most items menu items could be modified or were already gluten free.
3 by Emma Joseph Review source
Top class full English, with not a lake of grease in sight, nor whiff of Heinz beans. A great place for breakfast!
5 by Kieron Taylor Review source
One of my favourite restaurants in Cambridge! The meat platter is literally to die for, I have it every time.
5 by Cane armitage Review source
Very good food the red meat is a delight. She melts under the tongue. The personal very nice and attentive.
5 by Review source
Excellent menu, great service and food prepared and cooked to perfection. Will definitely be coming back!
4 by Matt Graves Review source
Good food in quirky building. Staff super helpful, and good selections for dairy/gluten free customers.
4 by Jane Carter Review source
Good mid priced restaurant with good food and friendly staff in a trendy post industrial environment
4 by Lee Metters Review source
Fabulous food and beer in a great setting. Would expect nothing less from the Cambscuisine group.
5 by Edric Ellis Review source
Had some great BBQ ribs here. The button to call table service is a bit wierd but works well!
5 by David Solan Review source
Lovely venue and the 28 day aged sirloin is the best steak I've had in a very long time.
5 by Mark S Review source
Comfortable dining environment, the service staff feel warm and happy, fast meal, meal well
4 by Dom Curry Review source
Last time I went there I was very disappointed by the food and the price was incredibly high
2 by Marco Troncone Review source
Nice bar type atmosphere and food was quite good....not outstanding. Service was very good.
3 by Armistead Browning Review source
Great staff, very helpful. Excellent food ( smoky mashed potatoes amazing!!!!), warm place
5 by Vas Iliou Review source
Great atmosphere, delicious food, instantly one of my favourite restaurants in Cambridge.
5 by Sarah Bosman Review source
Very nice to sit next to the pool an enjoy your lunch. Good (healthy) food, nice people.
4 by Maurice Heijnen Review source
Inexpensive and pretty tasty food which arrives about ten seconds after you order it.
4 by Charles Reese Review source
Great food, interesting venue, friendly service, plenty to keep children entertained
5 by Katie Stevens Review source
Great staff, great food and loved the smoked cocktail , will definitely go again.
4 by Review source
Fine. Hasn't quite found it's identity between their other restaurants
3 by Harry Bullivant Review source
Value every time in an interesting setting. Well worth leaving the beaten track.
5 by J.Petroc MacKenzie-Williams Review source
Good range of food, and good guest beer. The Meat Fest to share was really good.
5 by Andrew Bennett Review source
Excellent food and excellent service. The flat-iron steak was cooked perfectly.
5 by Will Manson Review source
Salad was chilled having been stored in a fridge and plate was close to 2-4C...
2 by Stuart Bond Review source
Best food in Cambridge, meat is served to melt in mouth. Service is amazing.
5 by Richard Pearson Review source
Delicious bbq and smoked food. Good beer selection, even better cocktails.
5 by John Brushett Review source
Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff..nice to see a working water wheel.
4 by Chris Carlton Review source
Great atmosphere, beautiful location and excellent food & service!
5 by Heather Davies Review source
Great brunch, lovely place, nice staff! We'll come back for sure.
5 by Antonio de Angelis Review source
Great food - basically smokeworks food in a more upclass, airier venue
4 by Mark Danson Review source
Excellent for UK standards. From home-made lemonades to great dishes.
5 by joris minten Review source
Great location, Good ‘Mill’ atmosphere, good range of menu options.
5 by Damon Clark Review source
Good-ish. Food overpriced but decent. Service friendly but patchy.
3 by Review source
This is a carnivores paradise... Generous portions of quality food
5 by Tom Kington Review source
Really good food. Great service and superb location. Loved it.
5 by Stuart Humphrey Review source
Great find. Friendliness and delicious breakfast Full Inglés.
5 by Francisco José Bernal Review source
Great location, good quality food. Better for smaller groups.
4 by David Thompson Review source
Great staff. Fab meat sharing platter. Interesting cocktails.
5 by Claire Hannon Review source
Service leaves something to be desired but the food is great
4 by Tak W Ho Review source
Wonderful interior and good food. Staff were very friendly.
5 by James Martin Review source
Great place for any day off the week. Also child friendly.
5 by Bram Weerts Review source
Good food. Marrow Melt Burger is a must try. Bad service.
4 by Neetha Lenka Review source
Really good food and great service too ! Very satisfied.
5 by Haitian Beauty Review source
Delicious meals and lovely sight. Watch out for the mill
4 by Tobi Omokungbe Review source
Trendy nice place, but the food is not worth the price.
3 by Pier C Review source
Good atmosphere however vegetarian option was not good.
3 by luzdluar Review source
One of the best steak I had in last few months..Bravo
5 by Martin Rimsky Review source
Great food and fantastic service!
Huge sundae
4 by Ashley Bennison Review source
Small portions for the price. Chop house is better.
4 by David Ward Review source
One of my favourite places to eat out in Cambridge
5 by Mark Inskip Review source
Lovely location for a relaxed lunch with friends
4 by T Malik Review source
Beautiful place with great views and ace drinks
5 by James Page Review source
Food did not live up to the great sounding menu
2 by Carl Reeder Review source
The best burger I've ever had in my life.
5 by Jordána Eszter Kelemen Review source
Great food get the Mac n cheese side dish!!!!
5 by Gareth Reeman Review source
Nice atmosphere. And really good sticky ribs
4 by Daniel Palmer Review source
Great food, lovely service and a nice venue.
5 by Iggy B Review source
Great food and service. I'll be back.
5 by Mike Dowling Review source
Super location. Very smart.... good food.
4 by Mohit Gupta Review source
Very nice atmosphere and excellent meal.
5 by Catherine Sadry Review source
Nice decor with OK food. Xenophobic staff
3 by Your Mom Review source
Great food, quirky interior and good menu
5 by Neil Mayo Review source
Came just for dessert but what a dessert.
5 by Barry Cobb Review source
Nice food, great service and environment
4 by Gabriel Tang Review source
Great for family meals and celebrations
5 by Harriet Harthan Review source
Nicely refurbished, modern, good food.
4 by Vladimir Oka Review source
You might spot Steven Hawkins there...
5 by Corinne Martin Review source
The meat sharing platter is well nice.
5 by Sam Maddrell Review source
Amazing food! Had a great lunch here.
5 by Louise Suttie Review source
Excellent meat, not that expensive
5 by Richard Shepherd Review source
Always good service and good food!
5 by Kellie Annand Review source
Superb food,good friendly service
5 by paul crossman Review source
Amazing food and great service.
5 by Johnny Pickthorn Review source
A good place to have a meal
5 by Trevor Cullington-Norris Review source