Eat and drink

Alconbury Weald is a great place to catch up with friends, or just enjoy a coffee and pastry watching the Weald go by. Find out about some of the amenities you can enjoy on your doorstep. Meet with friends or colleagues at the Café Bistro or pick up your weekly shop from one of our local shops. Why not try out the selection of weekly food trucks on the Boulevard outside the Co-op.

Watch Office Bar and Kitchen

Plans are afoot for a bespoke new eatery in Alconbury Weald’s historic Watch Office.

The listed Nissen Hut was extensively refurbished in 2020 to bring it up to modern standards whilst preserving the historic fabric of the building.

Formerly used for briefing aircrew before wartime missions, the Watch Office was transformed into a unique place for family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to meet up for drinks and a bite to eat while soaking up the atmosphere.

The Watch Office’s new proprietors, David Senior and Vicky Pryce, are busy transforming the cellar, bar area, kitchen and seating area to bring a well-stocked bar, tempting dishes made from locally sourced, seasonal produce and a warm welcome when they open their doors to customers later in the year.

The couple has extensive experience gained from running The White Hart in Alconbury Weston. David will continue in his role as landlord there and Vicky will be bringing a bespoke new offer to Alconbury Weald, with some friendly rivalry already brewing.

Places to shop at Alconbury Weald

Choose from Swyford Stores or Central Co-op – our anchor store in The Glade, Alconbury Weald's first local centre. The Glade will also provide a nursery, public square and open space for events, stalls and markets.

Co-op

Central Co-op has launched its brand new store at Alconbury Weald. The store features InPost parcel delivery lockers and a variety of ranges to suit all tastes, including Food to Go and Meal Deals, Fairtrade goods ranging from chocolate to coffee and bananas, a fresh bakery, COOK frozen ranges, and much more. There is also an Insomnia Coffee machine for takeaway coffees and beverages.

A free water refill station can be found in store, electric vehicles are catered for with charging points, and Smartcool refrigeration is included too, saving 25% in terms of kWh consumption and being more energy efficient as a part of Central Co-op’s mission to create a sustainable Society for all.

Find directions and opening times on the Central Co-op Alconbury Weald website 

Swynford Stores

Our local shop, Swynford Stores (on Swynford Road next to the primary school) is open from 8am-5pm, Monday to Saturday and has a great range of day-to-day essentials, local produce and specialist products that cater for different dietary requirements.

With fresh bread daily as well as a selection of freshly made sandwiches, hot sausage rolls and pies/pasties, cakes, cold drinks and takeaway coffees, Swynford Stores is a great place to stop on your way to/from work or whilst out and about with family and friends.

If you are planning a chilled-out Saturday morning, stroll over and pick up a newspaper and a selection of freshly baked pastries for a leisurely start to the day.

The shop is closed Sunday and Bank Holidays. To find out more about its products and services, visit  Swynford Stores Facebook page or call 01480 431555.