The Oliver Twist Country Inn & Restaurant

Name: The Oliver Twist Country Inn & Restaurant
Address: High Road Guyhirn, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, PE13 4EA
Telephone: 01945 450523
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

38 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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Located in the village of Guyhirn in Cambridgeshire, The Oliver Twist Country Inn overlooks the River Nene and is close to the historic city of Cambridge and Ely Cathedral. The Oliver Twist Country Inn combines a restaurant with an excellent reputation and 4 star guest accommodation with the option of a twin room, disabled twin room or double room. All 6 bedrooms are en-suite and built to a high standard. The 50 seater restaurant serves excellent food, a superb wine list and award winning ales.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British, Steak, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
01945 450523
Website
http://theolivertwist.com/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
High Road Guyhirn Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 4EA
Area
Wisbech
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Potted Crab with Pickled Cucumber£6.00
British crab potted with butter and cream cheese served with pickled cucumber and crusty bread
Homemade Soup of the Day£5.00
A freshly prepared soup served piping hot, with freshly baked bread. Served with a side of bread a gluten free alternative is available please advise at time of order
Blanche Bait£5.00
Whitebait in a crispy coating, deep fried and served with Marie Rose sauce
Mushrooms on Toast£6.00
Mushrooms, shallots and garlic pan fried with truffle oil and fresh double cream served on a toasted sour dough and topped with parmesan cheese
Deep Fried Camembert£6.00
2 crispy coated baby camemberts, served with an apple and date chutney
Amuse Bouche£6.00
Mixed olives, pickled garlic, sun dried tomatoes, chorizo sausage, Feta cheese and fresh bread

Main Course

Sea Bass£12.99
Sea bass fillet rubbed with harissa spices to give a north African flavour, served on a bed of vegetable and chorizo risotto
Duck Breast£14.99
Tender duck breast cooked pink sliced and served on a bed of crushed new potatoes with a passion fruit sauce and fresh seasonal vegetables
Penne Pasta£11.99
Penne pasta tossed in a fresh tomato and basil sauce with vodka, shallots, garlic, drizzled with olive oil and topped with grated Parmesan
Salmon Fillet£14.99
Roasted with olive oil, gnocchi, wilted spinach and a tomato and basil dressing
Short Rib of Beef£14.99
Tender short rib of beef slow cooked on the bone and served in a tangy barbeque sauce, with homemade coleslaw, double cooked garlic chips and salad
Malay Prawn Curry£14.99
Black tiger prawns cooked in a Malayan curry sauce with butternut squash and coconut milk served with garlic flatbread

Side Dishes

Homemade Chips£2.95
Fresh Salad£2.95
Seasonal Vegetables£2.95
Homemade Coleslaw£2.95
Mozzarella Sticks£3.99
Garlic Bread£2.99
Garlic Bread with Cheese£3.99
Beer Battered Onion Rings£1.99

Bar Meals

Beef & Bacon Lasagne£12.99
Layers of pasta and our homemade Bolognaise sauce with smoked bacon topped with a cheese sauce, served with a cheese sauce, served with fresh salad and garlic bread
Fish 'N' Chips£12.99
Boneless Haddock fillet dipped in our own recipe beer batter, served with homemade chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce
Malay Chicken Curry£12.99
Corn fed chicken cooked in a Malayan sauce with butternut squash and coconut milk, served with sticky rice and a garlic flatbread. Gluten free Except for the flatbread
Steak and Ale Pie£12.99
Our home-made pie filled with tender beef and a rich ale gravy encased in a shortcrust pastry served with homemade chips and fresh vegetables
Corn Fed Chicken£14.99
Pan fried Chicken Breast, with wild mushrooms and leeks in a cream sauce and served with new potatoes and fresh vegetables
Navarin of Lamb£14.99
Slow cooked tender lamb, infused with the rich flavours of a bourguignon sauce, served with potato gratin dauphinoise
Vegetable & Stilton Hot Pot£12.99
A selection of seasonal vegetables, creamy stilton, topped with sliced potatoes, brushed with butter and baked in the oven served with a fresh salad

Steaks

All Steaks are gluten free except for the onion rings

8-10oz Sirloin£16.99
Chargrilled to your liking and served with homemade chips, garden peas, grilled tomato, mushrooms and beer battered onion rings
10oz Rump£14.99
Chargrilled to your liking and served with homemade chips, garden peas, grilled tomato, mushrooms and beer battered onion rings
10oz Ribeye£17.99
Chargrilled to your liking and served with homemade chips, garden peas, grilled tomato, mushrooms and beer battered onion rings
8oz Fillet£19.99
Chargrilled to your liking and served with homemade chips, garden peas, grilled tomato, mushrooms and beer battered onion rings
10oz Gammon Steak£13.99
Chargrilled and topped with a choice of 2 fried hen's eggs or pineapple and served with homemade chips, garden peas, grilled tomato, mushrooms and onion rings

Sauces

Add a sauce for just £1.50. Choice of:

Stilton Sauce
Peppercorn Sauce
Diane Sauce

Burgers

Our half pound burgers are made from 100% beef and seasoned with salt and pepper before being chargrilled. Served in a brioche burger bun with crisp lettuce and sliced vine tomatoes, accompanied with homemade chips. Extra hungry ? Why not double up your burger for £3.99

Oliver Burger£9.99
An 8oz char grilled steak burger topped with a cheddar cheese
Fagin Burger£11.99
Our speciality burger topped with burger sauce, hash brown, 3 slices of bacon and cheddar cheese
The Artful Dodger£11.99
Our speciality burger topped with jalapenos, onions and peppers smothered with hot chilli sauce and cheddar cheese
Veggie Burger£9.99
Spiced butternut squash and quinoa burger

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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mickw
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined at the Oliver Twist last Saturday, 7 of us celebrating a birthday. Absolutely brilliant. Food, staff, ambience. Couldn't fault anything. Top marks
NH
NeilH
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff where outstanding and the food was better Will be back and bring our friends
J
Jools
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Food was delicious (Sunday roast) - maybe a few more veggie options could be considered 😊
MN
MackieNick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic hosts and the table was ready and waiting for us on arrival. It was our anniversary and our wonderful hosts had subtly decorated the table with twinkly lights and hearts. Food was simply perfect. The menu choice means anyone even with the fussiest taste would find a fabulous dish. If we could give 10 stars, we would.
MB
MichaelB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had a lovely Sunday dinner at the Oliver Twist with family. Easy to book via Open Table we were in and at our table straight away. Starters were good, the whitebait was plentiful and the Camembert and pate starters were very good. For mains two of us had beef and one chicken. The beef was nicely sliced, not too thin with nice roast potatoes and parsnips and tasty gravy all topped off with a giant Yorkshire pudding. Have to say it was all very tasty. Similarly the chicken was well received. Unfortunately we were too full for desserts so can't review those. It's just under £20 per head for two courses so reasonable enough for the quality. Service was good throughout and extremely friendly. Will definitely return.
RW
RebeccaW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2019
overall3food5service1ambience5
The food was absolutely gorgeous! But the service was shocking, didn’t offer deserts, didn’t take plates away and we ended up going to the bar to pay but waited 5 minutes until they stopped chit chatting. Absolute shame because the food is 10 out of 10
GH
GregH
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Desserts were enormous, not for the fain hearted, but very tasty.
RB
RichardB
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superb in all ways, a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended
RA
RAYH
Berkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
nice location decent food good value for moneyxxxx
S
Sallyannp
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoy coming here, the pub is lovely and the staff here are wonderful. The food is amazing and live that i can have a superb roast while my fussy teenager can have a burger. Excellent value for money and good quality ingredients used. I cannot wait to come again.
JB
JohnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent is how I describe our stay. 4 in the party so 2 rooms. Arrived and had a very friendly welcome. Check in very easy. Rooms were ideal. Very clean and all you need for your stay we’re available tea and coffee makings. We eat in the bar and the food was also very good. 2 of us had steaks and 1 the beef and 1 salmon and all plates were cleared. Breakfast was very good with a good choice. All staff very friendly and helpful would recommend this place to anyone. Excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely attentive staff, dealt with Our special requests with ease, would certainly go again and recommend. Good tasty food nicely presented, Many Thanks
PO
PatriciaO
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a friends birthday. the food was first class and the staff were excellent. because our friend is diabetic they were very kind and got her a sweet that she could eat. We found every thing about the place clean and tidy, there were nice linen tablecloths and serviettes. You could not fault the service, the food, or the staff. We will be going again.
RB
RichardB
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time visit and very pleased. All excellent and a really nice experience. We will be back
LP
LisaP
Cambridge
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 August 2019
overall3food4service2ambience2
Food was nice, service was very slow. We asked for the bill and after 30 minutes of waiting and no sign of any member of staff we ended up having to pay at the bar.
BM
BenM
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Only the second time that I have been to The Oliver twist. But the food was as good as the first time, delicious starter and mains all round and lovely deserts. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely make this a regular place for a meal out.
F
Freedom77
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 2 July 2019
overall1food2service1ambience1
Terrible customer service, would not recommend at all, was made to feel very un welcome, obviously they feel bad how poor we were tret to say they removed my bad review off trip advisor says it all really. Staff need training in how to treat people, when you visit somewhere you expect good service aswell as food, I can't fault the food, but the service was shocking, wasn't offered more drinks, plates just put down on the table heavy handed, not greeted with a smile I could go on.
PL
PaulL
Cambridge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2019
overall2food2service2ambience2
The meal overall was good , not to friendly service and a huge wait for dessert
JO
JOANNEK
Cambridge
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
We have been to the Oliver twist twice now, and each time the food and service have been excellent. Great choice, service not rushed, just right, all of the staff friendly
AM
AndyM
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
A pleasant pub restaurant with a good menu. Staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was enjoyable, though I felt the desserts were a little pricey. I would and have recommended this eaterie to a friend and will more than likely eat here again.
JT
JohnT
Cambridge
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very good meal, sirloin steak was lean, beautifully cooked and tender. Staff friendly and attentive all round.
PL
PhilL
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glad we found this, it was excellent, food and service was not to be faulted
ST
SallyT
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bianca was ace even if she couldn't charge us right!!! . Both ladies were very attentive. Bianca deserves special mention for the way she dealt with a large table with nut allergeries and at the same time served others with the same steady smile. Chef can cook as well!!!!! Go there
MA
MarkA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 May 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Really friendly and welcoming staff, took the time to put out happy birthday, banner and balloons. Food was home cooked and delicious. Would recommend.
SD
ShirleyD
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
A very nice Country Pub with accommodation. What makes this really lovely is the staff, they are so lovely. The food was lovely to, especially the Malay Chicken Curry, which is the bet curry I've had in a Restaurant. The room very very comfortable, we stayed in the annex located in the car park. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. The shower was excellent, really powerful, not like some of the weak showers we have experienced in the past. The only tiny downside were the lack of toiletries. There was just shampoo, soap and a shower gel unit attached to the wall in the shower. For the price of £90.00 per night for B&B, for two of us, I would have liked toiletries (shower cap, conditioner and maybe cotton buds) which is what we receive in other hotels of less a price per night. On the whole we had a lovely stay, for two nights, and would definitley go back again.
WB
WiliamB
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and well presented. The staff friendly and attentive
DB
DavidB
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent, we had Sunday roast we all enjoyed this and price was fair. My only complaint was the room was a little chilly.
KS
KSFeb2019
Yorkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
We booked for 7pm as it's ak system busy here. Great steak as usual. Good burgers and puddings.
DL
DavidL
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Four star restaurant with five star food and service.
CR
CharliiR
Cambridge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having been to The Oliver Twist restaurant before, I couldn’t wait to go back again! The food is absolutely outstanding, and so reasonably priced for the quality you receive. The staff are attentive and welcoming, with barely a 5 minute wait between finishing and your plates being cleared, even when the restaurant was full. The drinks are cheap and with a good variety, we were offered a drink upon arrival and this was brought to our table after being seated. The atmosphere is lovely and warm, and everything is impeccably clean and tidy! My partner is a 3 rosette chef and personally asked the chef to come out in order to thank him for such high quality food. Words simply cannot explain how incredible the whole experience of this restaurant was.
BM
BillM
Cambridge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice set menu for Valentines dinner well cooked and tastey
TB
TonyB
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent menu food exceptional good ambiance well worth vist
WP
WilliamP
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and extremely pleasant staff. Country ambience, in rustic atmosphere.
AS
AxelS
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a great night. Decided to try something different and was pleasantly surprised.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, despite it being our waitress Jane's, 1st ever shift, in the restaurant. She was very friendly and my 6 year old grand daughter liked her, as she listened to her and took her order (as if she was an adult).She took trouble to get the dessert for her just right although it was not a real choice on the menu. We had both chosen the Sunday roast and were not disappointed, Very tasty. We will of course visit again.
VP
VicnPaul
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place, amazing food, good ambiance and lovely staff. Will definitely return
ED
EricD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
All in a very enjoyable meal and the staff very friendly and polite. Would dine there again and would recommend it to anyone. Mr. & Mrs. E. Dalton
BS
BrendaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2018
overall4food5service4ambience3
Have been here before and the food is always good and staff friendly and efficient. The only disappointment of this visit was that we were seated in bar area rather than the restaurant. We booked Saturday as we know restaurant area is in use then. Perhaps I should have booked by phone rather than online and I could have asked about this.

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The Oliver Twist Country Inn & Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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Area
Wisbech
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Cuisines
British, Steak, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theolivertwist.com/
Phone number
01945 450523

The Oliver Twist Country Inn & Restaurant

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Featured Item

Freshly Baked Bread£0.95

Starters

Potted Crab with Pickled Cucumber£6.00

Homemade Soup of the Day£5.00

Blanche Bait£5.00

Mushrooms on Toast£6.00

Deep Fried Camembert£6.00

Amuse Bouche£6.00

Main Course

Sea Bass£12.99

Duck Breast£14.99

Penne Pasta£11.99

Salmon Fillet£14.99

Short Rib of Beef£14.99

Malay Prawn Curry£14.99

Side Dishes

Homemade Chips£2.95

Fresh Salad£2.95

Seasonal Vegetables£2.95

Homemade Coleslaw£2.95

Mozzarella Sticks£3.99

Garlic Bread£2.99

Garlic Bread with Cheese£3.99

Beer Battered Onion Rings£1.99

Bar Meals

Beef & Bacon Lasagne£12.99

Fish 'N' Chips£12.99

Malay Chicken Curry£12.99

Steak and Ale Pie£12.99

Corn Fed Chicken£14.99

Navarin of Lamb£14.99

Vegetable & Stilton Hot Pot£12.99

Steaks

8-10oz Sirloin£16.99

10oz Rump£14.99

10oz Ribeye£17.99

8oz Fillet£19.99

10oz Gammon Steak£13.99

Sauces

Stilton Sauce

Peppercorn Sauce

Diane Sauce

Burgers

Oliver Burger£9.99

Fagin Burger£11.99

The Artful Dodger£11.99

Veggie Burger£9.99

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