THE ALMONRY RESTAURANT

Please note that The Almonry Restaurant is temporarily closed.

We hope to welcome back customers mid May 2021 in line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions around hospitality.  Please check our website and social media platforms for up to date information.

Usual Opening Times

Main Menu | Sunday Menu

For bookings and enquiries please ring 01353 666360. 

Almonry Undercroft

The Almonry Restaurant is a truly unique location nestled amongst the medieval precinct of Ely Cathedral in the centre of the beautiful riverside city of Ely. The main restaurant is located in the 13^th century Undercroft and has recently been refurbished creating a stunning yet informal space for lunches and private hire. The Tea Room overlooks the gardens and is the perfect setting for morning coffee with a piece of homemade cake - the date and walnut is legendary - or an Almonry Cream Tea with freshly baked scones and locally produced jam. The gardens are extensive and overlook the magnificent east end of the Cathedral with tables, chairs and parasols for alfresco dining during the summer months.

The Almonry has an excellent reputation for its local sourced, home cooked food. The lunch trade is extremely popular offering a choice of freshly made sandwich or salad platters, soups, fresh quiches, home baked chicken and asparagus pie plus daily specials such as sautéed chicken breast with leeks and bacon or a pan fried fish with prawn butter. You cannot leave the Almonry without tasting one of their speciality puddings - the delicious home-made lemon meringue pie or warm treacle tart with freshly prepared vanilla custard are firm favourites.

Alfresco Dining

Private Hire - Please note we are currently unable to take private bookings

The Almonry's magnificent Undercroft can seat up to 70 diners and is one of the most beautiful and versatile spaces for a private party, dinner or reception. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment including extensive redecoration and new lighting. The result is a beautifully lit space with dining tables and chairs positioned under the medieval vaulted ceiling. Various artefacts from the Cathedral stores including a pew bench and prayer stands have been up cycled and included as part of the decor to echo the heritage of the space and the on-going historic relationship with Ely's medieval Cathedral.

The space is equally versatile. The lower Undercroft provides an excellent space for pre-dinner drinks, dancing or as a bar area. During the summer months your guests can enjoy cocktails or an aperitif in the beautiful enclosed private gardens overlooking the Cathedral. If you are looking for a smaller venue 'The Blue Room' can comfortably seat up to 20 for a sit down dinner. The Almonry prides itself on English bistro dining at its best and the menu can be specific to your requirements whether sit down formal dining or a buffet supper.

All profits made from Ely Cathedral Enterprises Ltd sales help fund the life and work of Ely Cathedral.