Ely Reviews
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Marmalade & Jam – As Ely as it gets!
Marmalade & Jam is a cosy, independent family-run cafe tucked away on High Street in Ely. It is a place I walk past often but have struggled to get into thanks to its small size and immense popularity. Today, while on the hunt for a quick lunch, luck was on my side and I managed […]
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Ely’s newest restaurant: Grain Kitchen & Bar
I was genuinely disappointed when I heard that Mangiare over at Ely Leisure Park had closed down. Ely has always lacked an authentic Italian spot and it felt like a huge win for the local food scene when it first opened. So when the news broke that it was being replaced by a new spot […]
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The Beach at Ben’s Yard: Is the Controversial Price Tag Actually Worth It?
If you have been keeping an eye on local social media over the last couple of weeks, you will have seen a fair bit of noise surrounding the return of The Beach at Ben’s Yard near Ely. This is a pop-up event over the summer that runs for 6 weeks, aimed at offering a Great […]
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Cup of Coffee Bakery House: Bringing Independent Magic to Fore Hill
“ad” – Why is this here? After hearing about our fourth Costa Coffee opening in Ely, I was starting to lose hope. Ely has always been a great place for tea and coffee but sometimes it can feel like it is slowly turning into just another town filled with corporate chains. Then, out of the blue, […]
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Malabarikh Atelier’s new menu @ Fore Hill, Ely
“ad” – Why is this here? It has been exactly one year since I first stepped into Malabarikh Atelier on Forehill. When they opened, I described them as an exciting arrival in Ely, bringing something entirely different from the typical Bangladeshi-style Indian restaurants we all know and love, with their traditional Indian cuisine. Twelve months on, it is time to check back in. Last year, while I enjoyed the food, I had a lingering worry that…
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New breakfast menu @ The Three Pickerels, Mepal
I am lucky enough to have The Three Pickerels located along my daily dog-walking route. It is a spot I find myself visiting from time to time and is perfectly positioned on the river. It has become a regular enough stop for a quick pint or to catch the big games with my son. I have always enjoyed the pubs rustic look and feel but seeing it transform into a polished, contemporary destination has been…
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Ely Turkish & Meze Bar, Ely
“ad” – Why is this here? It is an exciting time for the Ely food scene, with new venues seemingly popping up across the city every other week. While it is easy to get swept up in the latest shiny new restaurant, we sometimes forget the quality institutions that are already here and have been serving us reliably for years. There is no better example of this than Ely Turkish & Meze Bar. Walking into Ely…
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Le Spice, Ely – Consistent quality.
After an absolutely exhausting day with the family, the last thing I wanted to do was face the kitchen. When you are that level of tired, you don’t want to take a gamble on somewhere new; you want consistency, quality, and familiarity. So, I fell back on a long-standing favourite of mine that has never steered me wrong – It was time for a well-overdue visit to Le Spice on Fore Hill. Regular readers of…
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My Experience @ Ely Eel Festival 2026
It is the May Bank Holiday again, so that only means one thing – the Ely Eel Festival is here! This is the biggest day of the year, where the entire city comes alive with colour and fun, and honestly, the atmosphere is just electric. If you are thinking of visiting Ely for the day then this is the time to arrive! The Eel Festival has been running for twenty years now, proving to be…
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Limora, Ely’s brand new restaurant!
Another day, another exciting restaurant opens up in Ely. Our city is truly becoming a foodie hotspot, with fresh and vibrant spots being added all the time. Today marked the grand opening of Limora, a Mediterranean restaurant on Chequer Lane, tucked away in the space formerly occupied by the old furniture shop behind the Hereward pub. I was buzzing to try this one because it’s a proper local family affair. The Ata family have been…