The Carlton Arms — Restaurant in Cambridge

We had booked a table for our family of four. Arrived and drinks were purchased within a reasonable time frame. Shown to our seats and when we tried to approach the carvery, we were abruptly told that there were take away meals which had to be priority. So we sat back down again and waited 20 minutes until we thought we had been beckoned to come for food, however, another table had just been seated next to us and at the carvery table we were told they were first. When we raised this as a problem, they finally allowed our family to get their food. Whilst sat waiting and during the entirety of our meal, we noticed the various staff keep pulling bits of meat off the carvery to eat. Dreadful and disgusting as no one wore gloves. Eventually there seemed to be a big plate of meat piled at the back for the staff to continually pick at. The chap putting together the various take away meals in cartons was dressed inappropriately, kept removing sweat from his non-gloved hands from his face, and then continuing to serve the food into the cartons, some by hand e.g. Yorkshire puddings. Would never order take away from this place! The food itself was a bit overpriced though not too bad. Some was overcooked, the roast potatoes were hard and some items were not available due to them being all given to the take away cartons. Overall we would never return due to the poor standard of hygiene...

Sadly the restaurant has a very limited menu. However, what food there was very tasty. I enjoyed Cajun chicken wrap with some spiced chips, I would have preferred plain but that's just me probably. My friend had the chicken wings with a dip of choice from several options. These were crispy with just bones left. That's a good sign. The bar lady was also the waitress and was very pleasant. An attempt was made to Halloween the place...I didn't like the look and the poorly attended restaurant suggested others were not excited. I attended between 6-7pm, normally a busy time for...

Haven't eaten in the actual pub as yet because of lockdown. Have had their takeaway Sunday lunches and they are really good. You get loads to eat, in fact too much The carvery meat has always been tender and the choice of vegetables is second to none. I counted at least 9 different veg last week.you can pick the lunches up yourself or have it delivered. Friendly staff. Will give it a try when pub opens properly but would imagine you would have to book in advance as I believe this...