A recent addition to the meat-eater’s map arrived earlier this year in the form of Smokeworks. Owned by Cambscuisine (who also have the Chop House further down the road), Smokeworks is a super- trendy dining spot with industrial interiors and a menu filled with slow-cooked, smoky feasts. If you’re in the mood for winter barbecue flavours, look no further. Read our review of Smokeworks here.
Charcoal-grilled steaks, slow-cooked lamb and spit-roasts are the name of the game at The Pint Shop on Peas Hill, always packed to bursting with good food and beer connoisseurs. Their vision on opening in 2013 was to recreate the original beer houses of old, where you could grab a proper pint and some rustic, hearty grub – and we think you’ll agree it’s succeeded.
In 2013 the old Lloyds Bank was put out to grass to make way for CAU, the ultra-modern Argentinian steakhouse, whose modern vision of the traditional steakhouse has already given it a good name amongst the carnivores of Cambridge. The vibe is decidedly South American – think sharing plates, bottled beers and specialty cuts to suit all appetites – while the décor incorporates eye-catching blue skies and clouds to create a sunny escape from the chilly street outside.
The latest addition to Meat Street, which opened its doors in October, is Bread & Meat. It’s located in the old Bene’t’s Café on Bene’t Street, and serves up mouth-watering roast meat sandwiches in a vintage-inspired setting. It’s run by Simon and Michelle Cheney who are already delighted with the response to their venture. “We are loving Bene’t street; we have great neighbours and a real sense of community,” says Simon. Specialities include traditional porchetta (“a rolled middle of pork, served with fantastic crackling and a fresh salsa verde”), rare topside and excellent brunch offerings. “For our vegetarian customers, we make focaccia every day and create an amazing roasted vegetable sandwich with rocket pesto – far from ordinary! Our slaw is pretty amazing too!”
