Discover The Pike & Eel
About The Pike & Eel in St Ives, Cambridgeshire
About
Large riverside hotel and restaurant based around an old building dating from the 1700's but with many modern extensions. The oak panelled bar and cosy snug with large inglenook fireplace is at the heart of the original building, and an adjoining period room served as a function room and is available for meetings. A lounge next to the bar is divided into a number of intimate areas with sofas. The Restaurant looks out over the river, and meals are served from 12-9pm. A comfortable conservatory is a non-smoking area. The hotel offers 13 rooms all en-suite. There is a large garden, 17.5 acres to be precise, and mooring for up to 220 boats with a popular marina.
Whether you arrive by car, tie your boat up at the private moorings or reach Pike & Eel by foot after a long walk in rural Cambridgeshire, this relaxing, quiet establishment in pretty surroundings is bound to please. Situated on the water’s edge and steeped in history, it’s a place that champions tradition and strives to make all guests feel welcome.
Recently Refurbished
The recent refurbishment has retained many of the building’s traditional features, such as wooden beams and original doors; the interior has been respectfully updated, giving it a pleasant feel.
Food & Drink
Bar snacks and dishes from the à la carte menu and specials board can be taken in the bar area, spacious restaurant terrace or in the garden when the sun appears. All menus incorporate fresh, local fare that’s sourced nearby – an ethos that results in seasonal menus and attractively priced dishes. Outside, the picnic area allows guests to soak up the great river views while enjoying food al fresco; you’ll soon be swooning over the traditional charm of this wonderful establishment. The food is complemented by a collection of beer, wine and spirits, including a wide range of gin. Breakfast is also available from 7am to 9am on Monday - Friday, and on weekends breakfast is available from 8am to 10am.
Bedrooms
There are 13 bedrooms, which include 8 newly refurbished bespoke boutique rooms in the main building and 5 chalet rooms within easy reach of the main building, which affords guests both privacy and comfort.
This Parish, which includes both villages, extends east from St. Ives along the north bank of the River Great Ouse. Residential development has been extensive in recent years and in 1995, a by-pass around Needingworth was completed.
The village of Needingworth, which developed along the former Turnpike Road from St. Ives to Ely, was largely rebuilt following a major fire in September 1847 when all but a few 17th and 18th Century houses survived, notably "The Chestnuts" which dates from 1710.
This is now a private house. Ancient fire hooks displayed in the High Street, commemorate this sad event. In Overcote Ferry stands the Pike and Eel, a 300 year old inn beside the River Great Ouse with its own moorings and marina. The Village Lock-up or Cage, for the short-term imprisonment of local drunks or felons before they could be moved to larger accommodation, was built in 1838 and is situated in the centre of the village near the War Memorial.
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"We visited for an evening meal and pint, when you got to the end of the long lane we were impressed with the location set by the river Ouse. The bar is cosy and has been sympathetically renovated recently with out losing any character. We had a choice of 3 real ales that we love and enjoyed a meal of BBQ chicken wings and a main of fish and chips. No complaints, we will certainly be revisiting soon."
Geoff, August 2019
"We're moored at nearby GOBA moorings and went to hotel for menu and find out if dog friendly. Staff very helpful let us take menu and said dogs very welcome. Went for evening meal, uncomplicated menu just few dishes but good variety, very spacious restaurant with lovely views of river. Food good and staff friendly will definitely go again."
Michael, August 2019