The Old Fire Engine House
550 Reviews
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- Friday10:30 am–9 pm
- Saturday10:30 am–9 pm
- Sunday12:15–5:15 pm
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:30 am–9 pm
- Wednesday10:30 am–9 pm
- Thursday10:30 am–9 pm
About the Business
The Old Fire Engine House - Restaurant & Gallery (since 1968) | The Old Fire Engine House is a family owned restaurant and art gallery near Ely cathedral, set in a Georgian house with a large English walled garden.
Contacts
Call Us
01353662582
25 St Mary's St, Ely CB7 4ER
Hours
- Friday10:30 am–9 pm
- Saturday10:30 am–9 pm
- Sunday12:15–5:15 pm
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:30 am–9 pm
- Wednesday10:30 am–9 pm
- Thursday10:30 am–9 pm
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Fireplace
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- High chairs
- Lunch
- Great tea selection
- Upmarket
- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Recommended Reviews
Deb Rimmington
18.03.2024
The Old Fire Engine House
Always wanted to eat here. So booked a university reunion meal several months ago for yesterday at lunch time. The staff were very understanding when our group number got reduced from 10 to 8 at the beginning of the week, and then finally to 6 diners due to train strike. No booking deposit was required to secure our table. Really good home cooking, the crab starter was thoroughly enjoyed by those who chose it. We were delighted they offered us seconds of the main course but only one diner took up this offer whilst the rest of us saved ourselves for dessert. The dishes may have been a couple £ dearer than most places (£21.50 for mains, £8.80 for starters & desserts) but we were not rushed and overall we had a lovely experience.My husband and I would definitely come again. I can't speak on behalf of the other diners as they came from afar.
kat achtelik
29.02.2024
The Old Fire Engine House
What a gem of a place! Considering it’s run by a very small team of superwomen - with just two cooks - it’s mindblowing how extensive and interesting the menu is. Food is delicious, with a homemade feel. It’s more of a Talented Mum’s Cooking type of a place than a hipster-deconstructed-dishes restaurant. Very extensive wine list, too. Stunning garden. A must visit if you’re in Ely - better book ahead, although we were lucky to catch the last table as a walk-in.
Alexandra van Heeswijk
20.02.2024
The Old Fire Engine House
Delightful place in Ely. I felt immediately welcomd by friendly staff that seated me in a nice table in the corner, I was on my own so perfect for being tucked away but I had a good view of everything going on to keep me occupied. The place isn't what I'd call 'instagrammble'. You won't find any young fashionable people here and it's all the better for it. It's nicely decorated, crisp and fresh and feels welcoming, more like visiting a friends house than a stuffy restaurant. The people visiting are here to enjoy their evenings with good food and friends, not take pictures for likes. I really enjoyed my roast pork with veggies. Very moist with plenty of crispy crackling. Loads of gravy too which is always a worry in the south. Wine selection lovely. My chocolate mousse was amazing, not had one like that since Bruges. Loads of it too. Washed down with a nice coffee. The only let down was the starter. Just a handful of bagged salad with some tiny bits of goats cheese and two walnuts. There was a vague drizzling of some kind of dressing. Certainly not worth the price, initially very let down. But everything else was marvelous, plus the soups I saw going out to other tables looked and smelt tasty. I need to mention the pacing of the evening. I never felt rushed, every course had a good break in between, but not so long I was waiting. I hate these days how everything is so rushed, in and out. It was nice to be able to relax and savour my food and wine. Thank you for a proper dining experience. Hopefully when I'm in the area I'll visit again and this time with friends.
Barry Benton
17.01.2024
The Old Fire Engine House
We were recommended this restaurant and it has taken us some time to finally get here.The building is historic and well maintained, bare floor boards add to the character but do little to dampen the background noise from a full restaurant.The food is traditionally English, in season and well cooked and presented.You have a choice between a 2/3 fixed price menu (3 choices for each course) and an A la Carte I had tomato and onion soup, a great dish, along with Sea Bass, with prawns, hasselback potatoes, whilst my partner had haddock with a dill and cream sauce, followed by rice pudding with maple apples (brilliant).So why 4 rather than 5 stars, the service, was friendly but the one server was rushed, covering the whole restaurant (it appeared which had a number of different rooms). A couple of time things were promised , water, which never appeared, a wine list arriving 15 or so minutes later long pauses between courses, with empty plates. We felt sorry for the waitress.
Pen A
09.01.2024
The Old Fire Engine House
Brilliant food, service and atmosphere. We visited for my partner's 50th Birthday celebration. The staff were fantastic... they set the table up with decorations and were wonderful at accommodating us. Delicious food, huge portions and they also were great at making a special gluten free vegan meal. 5 stars all round!
Stefano Frullini
03.01.2024
The Old Fire Engine House
Quite literally one of my favourite restaurants in the world – I’d give it a 6/5 if I could. Their dishes are generally quite simple (and absolutely delicious), which highlights the quality and freshness of their seasonal ingredients. I didn’t think I liked horseradish until I tried theirs, and I still dream of their trifle. The house itself is just so beautiful; in the cold season you might sit by the fire, and when it’s warm outside you can sit in the garden for tea. Great, friendly, expert service. And they offer second helpings!
Anna Collins
31.12.2023
The Old Fire Engine House
Lovely warm welcome on arrival. Our food was delicious (I'm not vegetarian but tried the vegetarian roulade - amazing).
Mel Newby
21.12.2023
The Old Fire Engine House
Have had a delicious meal today, and you are asked if you want seconds of the main meal! Pudding was delicious to. Absolutely yummy, thank you. Lady waiter on our table, she was great, definitely come again.
Michael and Denise Bayes
19.12.2023
The Old Fire Engine House
After sales service is not normally a concept associated with restaurants. However, in my case, I would like to focus upon the excellent way they helped me. Foolishly I left my mobile phone in the restaurant at around 10.15pm. By 10.30 pm, they had taken the care and initiative, to ring my landlines to say We have found your phone. You can collect tomorrow from the office ". I arrived at 8.30am the following morning
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25 St Mary's St, Ely CB7 4ER
The Old Fire Engine House