Stunning restaurant revealed at revamped University Arms hotel
The most hotly-anticipated local restaurant launch of the year is finally upon us, as Parker’s Tavern, the in-house eaterie at the newly revamped University Arms hotel, has officially opened its doors. Helmed by chef Tristan Welch, the food on offer will feature locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with a menu of British dishes imbued with playful flourishes.
Traditional comfort food is celebrated too, with dishes like the Parker’s Tavern Spag Bol, a two-day slow-cooked recipe using top-quality ingredients generously. Sweet teeth will be sated with indulgent desserts including rice pudding soufflé and a classic Duke of Cambridge Tart. The Sunday roast, with a roast beef trolley and ‘pyramid of Yorkshire puddings’ looks to be well worth sampling too.
The interior, created by renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki and legendary architect John Simpson, draws on the history of the building and Cambridge’s heritage, while adding a luxe, contemporary spin. Decked out in classic brasserie style, the restaurant has its own entrance from the street, and inside gives a nod to the university’s grand dining halls with its wall panelling and stained glass windows, contrasted with pops of vibrant colour from contemporary artworks. Chairs in burnt orange and blue velvet, chandeliers and bold carpets complete the impressively glamorous scene.
