Ely Standard: Waterbeach celebrates Nepalese relaunch
Local coverage of the February 2025 reopening that kept the village pub alive with Himalayan cooking.
The White Horse Waterbeach
12 Greenside, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9HPThe White Horse, Waterbeach: village pub with a Nepalese kitchen
A village pub opposite the green in Waterbeach, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports on the screens, a beer garden and a customer car park. Children and dogs are welcome.
The kitchen is Nepalese, with pub classics alongside, and also cooks Indian favourites like korma and biryani.
Slide 1 of 5: Welcome to The White Horse
In the Press
Highlighting 2 recent features from our favourite publications.
Cambridge News: Village pub rescued from redevelopment
Reports on the coaching inn's revival, pairing Sky Sports and Nepalese cooking minutes from Cambridge.
About us
Welcome to The White Horse
A Waterbeach village hub reborn with Himalayan hospitality
Opposite Waterbeach village green, The White Horse is a relaxed, contemporary pub and restaurant saved from redevelopment and relaunched February 6, 2025 by Lapen Inns.
We blend the charm of a traditional British pub with a Nepalese kitchen: Bhutuwa chicken, Pokhareli fish curry and Rara king prawn sit beside British pub classics and live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Families, locals and visitors gather here for food, live sport and a welcome that extends to dogs, in the bar and in our beer garden.
House highlights
- A Nepalese kitchen, with British pub classics on the same menu
- Draught beer and cider, wine, cocktails, and no & low alcohol beer and cider
- Live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, and a beer garden
- Children and dogs welcome, with a customer car park
From the kitchen
Signature Nepalese Dishes
Lasun Kukhura Khursani (LKK) Chicken
Himali Lamb
Khasi Ko Masu (Goat Curry)
Small Mixed Grill
At the pub
Live sport
Watch Sky Sports, TNT Sports, DAZN and Prime Video on TVs around the pub, with a big screen or projector for the big matches. Book a table for big games.
Reviews
Guest reviews
Read what guests say about The White Horse, and leave your own review.
Sunday Roast
A traditional roast with all the trimmings. Made in limited numbers, so pre-book a day ahead.
Sunday Roast Details →Live Sport
Sky Sports, TNT Sports, DAZN and Prime Video, with a big screen or projector for the big matches. Book a table for big games.
Live Sport Details →Our Story
How a Waterbeach coaching inn from 1890 became a village pub with a Nepalese kitchen.
Read Our Story →Takeaway ready
Take the White Horse experience home
Enjoy our Nepalese favourites from the comfort of your sofa. Call ahead and we'll have everything boxed, hot, and ready when you arrive.
Call to order: +44 1223 375578- 10% off phone & bar orders
- Customer car park
- Call for today’s menu
Find us
Visit The White Horse Waterbeach
Opposite the village green in Waterbeach, near Cambridge, with a customer car park.
Address
The White Horse Waterbeach12 Greenside
Waterbeach, Cambridge
CB25 9HP
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1223 375578
- [email protected]
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Good to know
Questions about The White Horse
- Where is The White Horse?
- We're at 12 Greenside, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9HP, opposite the green in Waterbeach, north-east of Cambridge. Directions are on our contact page.
- Which White Horse is this?
- This is The White Horse in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HP: the village pub opposite the green, with a Nepalese kitchen. Other pubs share the name; this website is for the Waterbeach pub only.
- What food do you serve?
- We have a Nepalese kitchen, with Indian favourites and pub classics alongside, such as Momo (Veg/Chicken), Sherpali Chicken, Chicken Korma, Chicken Biryani and Fish & Chips. On Sundays there is a traditional Sunday roast, pre-booked only. See our full menu.
- Is Nepalese food like Indian food?
- There is some overlap, and our kitchen cooks both. The Nepalese dishes here include Momo (Veg/Chicken), Lamb Sekuwa, Sherpali Chicken and White Horse ko Namche Tiun; the Indian favourites include Chicken Korma and Chicken Biryani.
- Do you serve Indian dishes too?
- Yes. Our kitchen also cooks Indian favourites, including Chicken Korma, Chicken Biryani and Chicken Jalfrezi or Madras.
- Do you show live sport?
- Yes. We show Sky Sports, TNT Sports, DAZN and Prime Video, on TVs around the pub, with a big screen or projector for the big matches. Book a table for big games, and see our live sport page.
- Are dogs welcome?
- Yes, dogs are welcome.
- Are children welcome?
- Yes, children are welcome.
- Is there parking?
- Yes, there is a customer car park at the pub.
- Is the pub accessible?
- There is a step-free entrance and an accessible toilet. If you have other access needs, call us before you visit.
- Is there a beer garden?
- Yes, there is a beer garden.
- When are you open?
- We're open Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday to Saturday 12:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00. We're closed on Mondays. Kitchen hours are on our contact page.
- Can I order a takeaway?
- Yes, for collection only. Order by phone on +44 1223 375578, at the bar or online, and see our takeaway menu.
Plan your visit
Visit The White Horse - Your Waterbeach Community Hub
A village pub with a Nepalese kitchen, opposite the green. Call to book or to order for collection.