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THE DYKE'S END
Reach, in days gone by, had many pubs. Now only one remains - but it is a pub the village is rightly proud of. Just two miles from Angelsey Abbey, 10 minutes from Cambridge and close to Newmarket, the Dyke's End Inn faces the Reach village green and sits at the end of the ancient Devil's Dyke earthwork. This defensive wall built in the 6th century is a popular hiking route and a historic background for a fine traditional pub with excellent food and ale. Under new owners since 2003, the pub has been building a name for quality - and as a refuge from modern distractions. Tables are lit by candles, a fire burns in the hearth and the staff really do care about making the guests feel at home - they provide service that is second to none. It's a proper pub, with proper food - from pub favourites to gourmet provencale all with local ingredients - and proper beer. In July 2007, The Dyke's End opened its own microbrewery. Devil's Dyke No 7 Pale Ale was one of the most highly rated bitters at the CAMRA 2007 beer festival in Cambridge. The pub is also the heart of the village of Reach, whose villagers not long ago saved it from closure by buying it themselves, before selling it to the current owners, with a covenant which guarantees it will remain a pub until at least the 22nd century. The Dyke's End |
