The Tickell

4.1 (207)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

1 North Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for business meals

The Tickell Arms is the 5th pub/restaurant to join the Cambscuisine stable. A fantastic Grade 2 listed building with a new conservatory overlooking its iconic pond. The food is Modern British/European with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu changes every 2 months with a specific cut of meat, fish, fowl or game being the focus of each menu. The Tickell is also a traditional country pub with wood burning stoves, great real ales and a very well considered wine list.
The Tickell Arms is a former coaching inn which was transformed into a country pub/restaurant in the 1960's by the flamboyant Kim Tickell. With it's striking blue exterior, eclectic and eccentric decor and service it gained a level of notoriety. Kim Tickell passed away in 1991 and afterwards the building lost a lot of its lustre & appeal. It had been closed 2 years before we undertook a major refurbishment to restore it to something approaching its former glory.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, British, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Website
https://thetickellarms.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1 North Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ
Neighborhood
Whittlesford
Parking details
<br />There is space at the front of the pub/restaurant for approx. 20 cars. There is also off street parking.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup of the Day£6.00
Roasted Squash & Pear Salad£6.50
Caramelised Walnuts, Pickled Apple, Balsamic & Lemon Dressing
Broccoli & Blue Cheese Risotto£7.00
Seared Tenderstem
Seared Pigeon Breast£7.50
Truffled Pearl Barley, Kale, Apple Purée, Poached Apples, Crispy Pork Belly
Seared Squid£7.50
Clam Velouté, Roasted Shallots, Tarragon
Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket£8.00
Beef Consommé, Coriander
Braised Octopus & Mussels£8.00
Tomato Broth, Fragola

Sides

Rapini in Garlic & Herb Butter£4.00
Fragola Salad£4.00
Truffled Pearl Barley & Kale£4.00
Mixed Leaf Salad£3.50
Chips£3.50
Mash£3.50

Mains

Pan-Fried Polenta£12.00
Beetroot, Balsamic Caviar, Puy Lentils
Sausage & Mash£13.50
Steamed Greens, Onion Gravy
Pollock£16.50
Wilted Baby Gem, Beetroot Purée, Roasted Beetroot, Steamed Mussels, White Wine Sauce
Pork Tenderloin£17.50
Potato Fondants, Crispy Ham Hock, Black Pudding Crumb, Carrot Purée, Baby Onions, Tenderstem, Red Wine Gravy
Venison Haunch£19.00
Lamb Breast, Cauliflower Purée, Roasted Salsify, Rosemary & Potato Croquettes, Tapioca Crisp, Red Wine Sauce
Sea Trout£19.00
New Potatoes, Celery Heart, Crab Bisque, Tarragon Oil
9oz Sirloin Steak£21.50
Hand Cut Chips, Pan Fried Mushrooms, Peppercorn Sauce. Cambscuisine donates £0.25 from each Sirloin Steak purchased to a local charity, Wintercomfort
10 oz Rib-eye£24.00
Hand Cut Chips, Pan Fried Mushrooms, Peppercorn Sauce

Steak Night

Steak Night
Every Tuesday night at The Tickell we present a selection of Steaks and Chops at the table for you to choose. All are served with Chips or Mash and a Choice of Sauce

Set Menu

Available Monday-Friday Lunchtime & Sunday-Thursday Evening (Excludes Bank Holidays). £16 for 2 courses | £22 for 3 courses

Starters

Fried Polenta
Baba Ganoush Purée, Peperonata, Watercress
Ham Hock Croquettes
Watercress, Honey Mustard Mayonnaise
Smoked Haddock Tian
Pickled Cucumber & Carrots, Coriander Cress

Mains

Risotto of the Day
Pan Fried Coley
Marinated Courgettes, Red Pepper Purée
Slow Cooked Lamb Breast
Carrot Purée, Potato Terrine, Rapini, Red Wine Jus

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
Two Cheese Cheeseboard
Served with Biscuits, Chutney & Grapes

Sandwiches

Available Monday-Saturday Lunchtimes. Served with Chips & Mixed Leaves £9

Roasted Squash
Blue Cheese & Watercress
Braised Beef Brisket
Peperonata

Children's Menu

Main Course & Scoop of Ice Cream £7. All children's meals are served with the gravy on the side:

Pork Sausages, Mash & Peas
Broccoli & Parmesan Risotto
Fritto Misto, Lemon Mayo, Chips
Child's Roast (Sunday Lunch Only)

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Tickell.

4.1

(207)

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

207 Reviews

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Heidelbergredwoods
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a very nice meal with fantastic service in a lovely setting. We drove 1.5 hours to meet relatives "halfway" at the Tickell and we will definitely be back.
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Britinnc Gold
Raleigh40 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 9, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dynamic fresh fish oriented menu with specials now dumbed down in line with most local gastro pubs. Now no longer special, but as good as any in the area. Thankfully still has selection of good local draught beers but otherwise the opportunity to be different has been squandered.
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HilaryM
Cambridge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent birthday dinner, service friendly and professional. Great seasonal food with range to suit most tastes. One pudding not quite right and we were offered a reduction on bill with no fuss. Wine list good and reasonably priced. Conservatory dining room works well with lovely views of the garden. We have visited a few times. Quality and service consistently good.
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PenelopeW
Cambridge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food (including for two vegetarians - peas with attitude), excellent service, atmosphere full of character, and altogether very enjoyable evening. Chose to be inside, but garden also looks lovely.
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gavinm
Cambridge1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent setting and service. A few mains missing off menu so had to change choice but an excellent venue and place to dine
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OpenTable Diner
Cambridge6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Arrived early but made very welcome. Staff were attentive but not obvious. Food was excellent
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Welbeck
Cambridge5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great quirky place to visit for a nice lunch or evening meal. Good choice of food on the menu, and exceptionally fresh and tasty well presented food. The only let down on this occasion was the service from start to finish was incredibly slow, hence why we didn't bother waiting any longer ordering deserts. Hopefully this was a one off and will return again one day.
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Jade
Cambridge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location and absolutely stunning, but not extortionate, good English food. I also love the addition of Blackadder in the lavatories - much better than ambient music!
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere at the Tickell is a balance between being contemporary and steeped in history. Lovely building with odd shaped windows. Bar was welcoming and the restaurant was lit which made the evening ambiance just right to lose yourself. It felt as if we were there in out own private restaurant. No music playing just the hum of people enjoying good food and company. We had a memorable experience.
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PaulB
Cambridge4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a lovely setting and great location convenient for where I live near Saffron Walden. Food and service really good, lovely wine and reasonable wine list in terms of choice and cost. We ate in the orangery, which was lovely as Saturday was a hot day. Only one negative was that the doors were all closed up on request of a rather selfish diner that sat by the door, wearing hardly any clothes then complained she was cold. The room was however very hot and as it filled up with people, had candles on every table, heat retained in the walls from a very hot day and the sun still coming through then glass, the temperature soon became unbearable. The manager should have challenged the other diners, but he offered to move us outside for dessert, but as it was warm outside and the garden was very pleasant, we agreed and this was a nice way to end the meal. Full marks to the manager for pleasing all of his customers! I will definitely be back, but I will sit by the open door next time!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European, British, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Website
https://thetickellarms.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1 North Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4NZ
Neighborhood
Whittlesford
Parking details
<br />There is space at the front of the pub/restaurant for approx. 20 cars. There is also off street parking.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Tickell

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To Kick Off

Tickell Cocktail

Glass of Sparkling Rosé from Limoux (125ml)£7.75

Glass of Joseph Perrier Champagne (125ml)£8.90

Pork Crackling with Apple Sauce£3.00

Olives£2.50

Starters

Soup of the Day£6.00

Roasted Squash & Pear Salad£6.50

Broccoli & Blue Cheese Risotto£7.00

Seared Pigeon Breast£7.50

Seared Squid£7.50

Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket£8.00

Braised Octopus & Mussels£8.00

Sides

Rapini in Garlic & Herb Butter£4.00

Fragola Salad£4.00

Truffled Pearl Barley & Kale£4.00

Mixed Leaf Salad£3.50

Chips£3.50

Mash£3.50

Mains

Pan-Fried Polenta£12.00

Sausage & Mash£13.50

Pollock£16.50

Pork Tenderloin£17.50

Venison Haunch£19.00

Sea Trout£19.00

9oz Sirloin Steak£21.50

10 oz Rib-eye£24.00

Steak Night

Steak Night

Set Menu

Starters

Fried Polenta

Ham Hock Croquettes

Smoked Haddock Tian

Mains

Risotto of the Day

Pan Fried Coley

Slow Cooked Lamb Breast

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Two Cheese Cheeseboard

Sandwiches

Roasted Squash

Blue Cheese & Watercress

Braised Beef Brisket

Peperonata

Children's Menu

Pork Sausages, Mash & Peas

Broccoli & Parmesan Risotto

Fritto Misto, Lemon Mayo, Chips

Child's Roast (Sunday Lunch Only)

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable