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The Hole In The Wall, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Hole In The Wall

4.4
4.4
221 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
Top tags:
Gastro Quality Food in a Beautiful Setting
If you’re looking for delicious, hearty, gastro pub food served in a traditional rustic setting, then you’ve come to the right place. Our little country pub, situated in the picturesque parish of Little Wilbraham, Cambridge has been serving famished farmers and thirsty villagers since the 16th century.




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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01223 848616
  • Website
    https://www.holeinthewalldining.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Walter Dcunha
  • Location
    2 High Street, Little Wilbraham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 5JY
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Cross Street
    The Hole in the Wall is located in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge. CB21 5JY
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Food

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Service

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Healthy

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Cambridge

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge

    Best Food

  • Cambridge

    Best Service

  • Cambridge

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge

    Best Value

  • Cambridge

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge

    Healthy

  • Cambridge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge

    Vegetarian-friendly

221 Reviews

  1. CVB721

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We meet family usually once a month at the Hole in the Wall. Food is very good, although on our last visit the room was rather cold.

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  2. GDav

    Oxford

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit the Hole in the Wall regularly and are always impressed by the efficient and friendly service and the excellent food

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  3. Cecilia

    Cambridge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten here on several occasions and each time the food & service have been excellent. The menu is varied and on this occasion it was hard to chose as there was more than one dish which appealed! This pub is a real gem and I highly recommend it.

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  4. TracyC

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent service. We will be back for more.

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  5. M11W

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    VERY subdued lighting ( extra lamp switched on when asked ). Menus varied but not good value. Longer than expected to wait -

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  6. IanC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    We went for Sunday lunch. The food was very good although I would have preferred the beef to be medium-rare rather than well done. Desserts were very good. Unfortunately the service wasn't great.

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  7. MartinE

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    Only 5 people were dining, which is a great shame as many others are missing out on good food at a reasonable price. The only fault? The waiter could not answer any of our questions regarding the food itself and seemed uninterested in my severe white fish allergy. But he was pleasant enough!

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  8. TrickyD

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    I think for £20 per head for Sunday lunch I would expect very good quality beef but some was quite tough. HOLW (much like many others) go to the effort to make crispy potatoes/etc but serve it already drowning in gravy - just let me add my own!! Waiter served lunch then sprinted off - no questions about whether we wanted any sauces. Is horse radish with beef really that unusual? Drinks menu out of date and zero apology for that, just a blank looking face. Crumble is not a crumble, this is the biggest crime.

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  9. ColinM

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A lovely meal in a quaint village pub. Good food and excellent service A cosy, friendly Pub with a varied menu to suit all needs Thank you for a most enjoyable evening Colin

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  10. AnneK

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service excellent. A lovely little gastro pub out in the country. Would definitely recommend.

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  11. SusanW

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very good pub come restaurant. Staff friendly. Food excellent. Definitely would recommend and return if in the area.

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  12. TonyB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    The room was very cold and the heating was off. Staff were good and the food was good

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  13. TerenceC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious, well prepared and cooked Sunday roast. Pleasant and efficient service. We ate in the Snug which was cosy if somewhat dim lit. Would definitely eat there again.

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  14. JaneA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I prefer home made Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes not Aunt Bessies Scampi was supposed to be served with chunky chips, they wern't just skinny ones We only go there for convenience when we are visiting friends as you are open later than most restaurants on Sundays as we live 2 hours drive away

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  15. RichardS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great evening with lovely food. We'd have to say our score is more a 4.5 than 4.

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  16. Pumpkin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed lunch. The staff were very accommodating as we did not realise that we had to let them know we were bringing our dog. We were well looked after attentive and pleasant. Good atmosphere and lovely setting. Thank you.

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  17. vickif

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Service was very good but the beef roast was not up to scratch. It was much better when we were there over summer

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  18. JSEB

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely venue. Very welcoming staff. The menu has lots of wonderful options, we found it difficult to choose! The main courses we chose were outstanding, so beautifully cooked and presented- delicious! We saved room for dessert and weren’t disappointed- the cheesecake was gorgeous. Definitely recommend and we will be making a return visit.

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  19. JuliaH

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lovely rural pub with an interesting and varied menu. I found the chairs a little uncomfortable for a long lunch with friends and the food took a while to arrive. However we are returning again to meet our friends as it hs a good atmosphere.

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  20. JohnW

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Staff were excellent. Food was excellent. Thanks for a great meal

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  21. Lindyloo

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This is the best Sunday lunch in cambridge.. Will certainly go back.

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  22. Fran

    Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unusual building, atmospheric restaurant. Charming staff, interesting menu and delicious meal

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  23. DINER

    Dorset

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Friendly service. Clean and good environment. Food well presented

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  24. ShonaA

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fab place. Food was fantastic. Can’t wait to go again. Great service and value for money too

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  25. KatyB

    Cambridge

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food at the Hole in the Wall was amazing, more than happy to accommodate me with a Gluten intolerance. The staff are lovley.

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  26. AllanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The roast Sunday lunch was excellent. It was reasonably priced at £20. There was a good selection of starters. The portions were a good size. Wine was a typical price for this level of restaurant.

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  27. GDav

    Oxford

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and efficient, friendly service as always

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  28. StephenB

    Cambridge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A perfect stop off on our way home from Newmarket races, if in the area again would definitely return

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  29. RichardC

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A very pleasant experience. We were shown to our table and orders for drinks were taken by a very polite young man. We ordered our food which,I thought, took quite a while to arrive and so if this wait is the norm I suggest you do not visit the Hole in the wall if you are in a hurry! The food was very well presented and extremely tasty, no complaints there. The overall charge was very reasonable and I would recommend a visit very soon.

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  30. DanielC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful 16th century building in a picturesque village. The staff were attentive and friendly. The food itself was delicious and professionally presented. I can highly recommend The Hole in the Wall.

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  31. DawnK

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Food is so good..all very tasty. Unfortunately on this visit the service was shocking.

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  32. Xander

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We visited for my partners birthday who wanted to go out for a roast. The beef was superb but the rest of it below par. Roasties were almost like boiled potatoes with no crunch what so ever, parsnips were boiled and lacked flavour. One small ball of paxo stuffing, again with no texture on the outside. Staff were polite.

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  33. Chez

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very welcoming, restaurant charming spacious between tables felt very comfortable and looked after by staff. Food delicious and beautifully presented and very much enjoyed by all five of us.

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  34. LauraA

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Hole is the Wall is one of my favourite pubs for excellent meals. Their a-la-carte menu and wine list is great and I have never been disappointed. I am pescatarian but the rest of my family finds their steaks superb and we often go on a a Thursday/Steak Night to take advantage of 20% of all steaks. I have been for Sunday lunch only once - the roasts were average and we would not return on Sundays, unless they start offering a-la-carte menu in addition to the roasts, like they did a few years ago... Highly recommended.

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  35. Citadel

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A reasonable choice of main meals for vegetarians like us and very tasty too. The service was good and the location was nice too.

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  36. AugustaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food! Outstanding service and very friendly helpful team. I will be back

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  37. Local

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasant restaurant-meal was excellent, nicely displayed on the plate, service was excellent and attentive too, all in attractive surroundings.

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  38. NizfromFNiz

    Cambridge

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, excellent food - couldn’t have been better

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As it was 20th wedding anniversary we wanted something special. We certainly had that, thank you.

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  40. nixy

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The outside garden is the best bit of hole in the wall. But service was very poor despite there being a lot of staff. Food was good but wasn’t very warm. Won’t return for food.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Hole In The Wall offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01223 848616.

The Hole In The Wall is rated 4.4 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for The Hole In The Wall

2 High Street, Little Wilbraham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 5JY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Hole in the Wall is located in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge. CB21 5JY
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Gastro Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Walter Dcunha
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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