Shops & Venues on Midsummer Common

Find out what people are saying about places on Midsummer Common.

• Utterly Superb - review of Midsummer House by Peter L

  Dined at Midsummer house yesterday evening. The restaurant is excellent in every way: ambience; decor; service; and most of all the food, which was stratospherically brilliant. However, be aware, it is not inexpensive.... More »

• Huge! - review of The Fort St George by Michael Feeney

  Nonsense! The servings were immense which is all I look for in a pub. the Fort St. George is excellent!... More »

• Not 2 star in my opinion... - review of Midsummer House by Concerned of Cambs

  I've been here twice in the last month and for me it doesn't feel like a Michelin starred place. No doubt the food is very nice, although the lunch menu is extremely limited for... More »

• Great pub, shame about the service! - review of The Fort St George by DL

  We've been going to the Fort for 20 years, but never again.. rude barmaids, rude managers, poor food - such a shame.... More »

• Fantastic Foody Experience - review of Midsummer House by Ivan

  Fantastic foody experience. We had the Tasting menu which is a nice mix of superbly blended and wow factor dishes. It is expensive but for me well worth it. The chef is an... More »

• Lazy Days Busy Days - review of Midsummer House by JohnHardy.co.uk

  Spent 3 hours over lunch with our son who later rowed for Jesus 1 in the May bumps 2009. Great food and comparable wine list. Good service and perfect for a walk... More »

• It is good - trust me! - review of The Fort St George by David Dickson Brown

  My dear wife and I have been there several times during 2008 - 2009 and have never been disappointed. the food is good and it's in a great location. It come hot and... More »

• Hi guys - review of The Fort St George by Chris adderley

  Pleasean sum1 tell me wot happened to rob and jackie. i went over there to see them and oh there not there? can anyone tell me wot happened to them,please? thanks scouse/chris ex... More »

• Please lets have decent food for vegeterians - review of The Fort St George by Pauline McDonald

  We love going to the Fort St George, its easy to walk there and back so all can enjoy their drinks. However as we like to have a meal there and some of... More »

• Props to the new manager - review of The Fort St George by Anon

  I used to work at the Fort St George and had a wonderful experience - it may have seemed poorly run at times but it was temporarily run by relief managers here and... More »

• Great view, food fab and atmosphere relaxing - review of The Fort St George by Jen McCarthy

  Great food really enjoyed it all three courses, good company always helps, wine ok but drank too much.. The duck as a starter was great and the salmon and brie fishcakes excellent, the... More »

• Where's the mad brazilian chef? - review of The Fort St George by Step

  Please let us know where's the crazy and passionate Brazilian chef,,, it was good fun to hear the shouts and F**** ,,F**** S*** sounds coming out of the kitchen and to see the... More »

• Dissapointing - review of The Fort St George by James

  Newly reopened with untrained and inexperienced bar staff. Service at the bar is remarkably slow with huge queues building up even when the place is empty, it will not cope on a sunny... More »

• Not the fort we love and know - review of The Fort St George by Adele

  It has turned into a trendy wine bar but I really don't think Cambridge needed another one of those and certainly not in this location - next to the river where it's nice... More »

• Shocking... - review of The Fort St George by Paul

  ... is the only word to describe my experience. Extremely poor service and management. Having frequently visited the fort over many years, i can only say that i'm more than disappointed by the... More »

• If you were excited about the Fort's facelift... - review of The Fort St George by Jacob P.

  Don't be any longer! Once quaint and cozy offering lovely food and great service, the change of management and new look have resulted in an drab, uninspired menu (without a single veg option), untrained... More »

• New Look, Awful burgers! - review of The Fort St George by Jimmy and folks

  Me and my folks used to go there for the burgers.. not cheap but tasty. It seems they have changed owner... or fired the cook! The burgers now suck... instead of the juicy... More »

• Service chaotic - review of Midsummer House by Joanna Munroe

  Last Friday evening, we returned to dine at the Midsummer House after a break of about 4 years. My partner and I had been frequent diners there, but following the introduction of new... More »

• Shocking experience - review of The Fort St George by Bob

  I am surprised this pub is still in business after witnessing first hand the way the landlord treats its patrons. A group of friends and I were just finishing off our conversations after... More »

• Anything within the last 3 years!!! - review of The Fort St George by Dave Roberts

  This pub has gone thru some dramatic changes in the last few years with the landlord Ronan taking the helm after a sucession of managers over 3 years previous.It recently had a full... More »

• Fantastic food - with a side order of foam ! - review of Midsummer House by Pwwt

  We ate at MC on a Saturday in July. Stylish modern setting, with friendly staff (mainly French) who warmed up as the evening progressed, describing where ingredients were sourced, and Daniel Clifford's efforts... More »

• Very disappointed. - review of Midsummer House by Tim H

  Hugely pretentious and over-compilcated food. Each dish awash with either cream or foie gras (often both) making them so rich they are verging on the inedible. We ate from the dinner menu, and judging... More »

• Good food, bad staff - review of Midsummer House by Anonymous

  I've tried Midsummer House many times over the past few years and each time I've liked the food but disliked the way the staff have treated me. Went there again in early... More »

• Great food, Great staff... - review of Midsummer House by Emma.

  Had dinner again last week, restaurant was full, great ambiance and the tasting menu was a fantastic experience. Unlike some previous reviews, found the staff helpful, friendly and relaxed. The manager made us... More »

• Service charge on wime - review of Midsummer House by A. recent diner

  Great experieince and stylish setting and food Over priced wine and to much choice unless you are a wine critic! Service charge was added which we declined to pay, as we would like to offer... More »

• A foodie experience - review of Midsummer House by A Greenwood

  Ate at Midsummer House 28.4.07 Unsual but nice location, nice decor, excellent food with lots of additional courses to the starter, main and dessert you choose, a lovely experience. However the staff seem... More »

• Stunning Gastro-Theatre - review of Midsummer House by Alex Lake

  If you just want a really well cooked meal, then this place is probably not for you. Also, if you want to leave by midnight, then go for lunch. We had the tasting menu... More »

• Tasting Menu to Die For - review of Midsummer House by Robin Saunders

  We had the tasting menu for my son's 21st birthday in August and the food was excellent, superb and any other adjectives that say this is worth £75. Obviously we would not... More »

• Out dated reviews and issues - review of Midsummer House by Commuting foodie

  In my experience this restaurant keeps moving forwards, in comfort & design, welcome and passionate knowledge from staff, and most importantly, quietly creative food & wine that shows an independent bent. Taking credit cards... More »

• Absolutely perfect - review of Midsummer House by Nicolas

  I went there with my wife to enjoy a nice evening while the kids were babysitted. The location is pleasant although the parking is not easy to find. The decoration is nice, although... More »

• Never had Problems with Credit Cards - review of Midsummer House by DEBRA

  My husband and I have eaten at Midsummer House at least half a dozen times and have never had a problem with using our Credit Cards. It is a destination restaurant a real... More »

• Best food in Cambridge - review of Midsummer House by Paul

  Without a doubt this is the best restaurant in Cambridge, the food is amazing both. The ala carte menu has a good and changing selection of starters, main courses and desserts. ... More »

• CHANGED STAFF - review of Midsummer House by Debra

  We've dine here many times in the last few years, the most recent being -June 2005. The food is superb as ever, but the staff have changed and instead of very interested articulate French... More »

• A TREAT - review of Midsummer House by Debra Bailey

  My husband and I have been to Midsummer House now 4 or 5 times and each time have loved it, the staff are 'just' right, not over friendly or blase and the way... More »

• Very good food, pricey wine list... - review of Midsummer House by Carina

  Went here for dinner recently. The food and service is top-notch. Lots of extras too. However the wine list is just too expensive, even compared to London standards.... More »

• culinary excellence - review of Midsummer House by w.proudfoot

  We went to Midsummer House on Saturday 14th feb. Valentines day. From the moment we entered until we left the whole experience was excellent. Our champagne that we had previously ordered was chilling... More »

• Credit Card is not always a problem - review of Midsummer House by george

  Midsummer House tells me that they only ask for credit card numbers when taking reservations for the weekend. I still think it is a cynical way to run a restaurant; we shall see...if... More »

• A MIDSUMMERS DREAM IN CAMBRIDGE - review of Midsummer House by Peter Smith

  Midsummer House restaurant is Cambridge's best kept secret. As a client of the finest restaurants in London, I normally do not venture into the countryside however having been invited by friends I... More »

• Fair Play at Midsummer - review of Midsummer House by Sarah Staggs

  I ate at Midsummer with my husband not long ago and the service charge was not put on the bill. I was told it was left to our disgression which I thought was... More »

• Credit card use - review of Midsummer House by Hnery

  To answer one of your other reviewers I think the 'fuss' about credit cards is justified. When a restaurant or business undercharges by mistake they don't usually claim the money back later... More »

• Grim again - review of The Fort St George by Chris L

  Each time we go it is a triumph of hope over experience. My roast lamb looked like mechanically reclaimed pulp and the roast potatoes had seen better days. I don't know how, but the french... More »

• Great pub - when not too busy - review of The Fort St George by Jacko

  The Fort St George is a pleasant pub overlooking the river Cam. Outside, it has a very large beer garden with beautiful views over the river. Inside, it is quite a large pub... More »

• Review of The Fort St George - review of The Fort St George by Amy

  Perhaps it's just me then, but I seem to have stumbled upon another pub with an 'un-smiling' barmaid. Just my luck, eh! The barmen are fine though!... More »

• Review of Midsummer House - review of Midsummer House by anonymous

  What all this fuss about credit card in the reviews here: many other restaurants do the same!! Certainly the best restaurant in Cambridge. Not overpriced compared to restaurants of the same category. Very good... More »

• Review of Midsummer House - review of Midsummer House by Lidia

  The food is good, if not spectacular - almost tries too hard to be 'different'. Main comment is that the service is far too intrusive. I went to lunch with a friend I had... More »

• Review of Midsummer House - review of Midsummer House by Kate Janssens

  My husband and I ate at Midsummer House this weekend and were utterly impressed. Although the a la carte menu is quite pricey at £45 per person the food was extremely creative, cooked to... More »

• food - Review of The Fort St George - review of The Fort St George by steph

  the best there is!... More »

• food - Review of The Fort St George - review of The Fort St George by jimmy landy

  the best i have ever eton... More »

• The best and oldest pub on the River Cam - Review of The Fort St George - review of The Fort St George by Justin

  This is a great pub with a great atmosphere. It has lovely food and two excellent views one over Midsummer common, and one of the river. They also have a website with menus... More »