Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
Overlooking the Senate House, Aunties is a delightful spot for a light lunch or cream tea.
Aunties Tea Shop
1 St Mary's PassageOverlooking the Senate House, Aunties is a delightful spot for a light lunch or cream tea.
A real Cambridge institution, famous for its sticky Chelsea buns.
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Fitzbillies
51-53 Trumpington StA real Cambridge institution, famous for its sticky Chelsea buns.
A unique independent café tucked away off Kings Parade. Really great coffee and delicious food.
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Indigo Coffee House
8 St Edward's PassageA unique independent café tucked away off Kings Parade. Really great coffee and delicious food.
Thaikhun
3-5 QuaysideGood fusion cuisine
Aromi
1 Bene't StIndependent Sicilian café with excellent coffee.
The Riverbar Steakhouse and Grill
3 Thompsons LnSteak/general menu. Nice views of river
Holds two Michelin stars. Great for a special occasion however quite expensive.
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Midsummer House
Holds two Michelin stars. Great for a special occasion however quite expensive.
Cotto
Set menu, relaxed atmosphere and excellent food
Maharajah
9-13 Castle StIndian tandoori restaurant
The Cambridge Brew House
1 King StHigh quality British food with micro brewery
Great fresh food from a daily changing menu, in the medieval surroundings of St Michael’s church.
The Michael House Cafe
Trinity StreetGreat fresh food from a daily changing menu, in the medieval surroundings of St Michael’s church.
The café with the best view in Cambridge! Have a coffee whilst looking out at King’s College. We also recommend the breakfasts.
Agora at The Copper Kettle
4 King's ParadeThe café with the best view in Cambridge! Have a coffee whilst looking out at King’s College. We also recommend the breakfasts.
The most famous pub, this is where Watson and Crick announced the discover of DNA. The ceiling and walls of the so-called RAF bar at the rear of the pub is covered in graffiti of WW II airman.
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The Eagle
6 Bene't StreetThe most famous pub, this is where Watson and Crick announced the discover of DNA. The ceiling and walls of the so-called RAF bar at the rear of the pub is covered in graffiti of WW II airman.
Bill's Cambridge Restaurant
34-35 Green StGreat place to go, very nice atmosphere
Stickybeaks Café
42 Hobson StreetVery nice cafe, good coffee
Situated in the historic building of the Pitt Club, this will be unlike any Pizza Express you’ve been in before. The outside looks like a museum.
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Pizza Express
7a Jesus LnSituated in the historic building of the Pitt Club, this will be unlike any Pizza Express you’ve been in before. The outside looks like a museum.
The Mitre
17 Bridge StreetTraditional pub.
French brassiere, high quality food, recommended for breakfast!
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Côte Brasserie - Cambridge
21-24 Bridge StFrench brassiere, high quality food, recommended for breakfast!
Wildwood
6A Cathedral SquareVery nice interiors, good food.
Amazing atmosphere. Chose the balcony when it is warm, great view on the River Cam.
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Galleria Restaurant Cambridge
33 Bridge StAmazing atmosphere. Chose the balcony when it is warm, great view on the River Cam.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Cambridge
32 Bridge StModern Italian cuisine
La Margherita
15 Magdalene StVery good Italian Restaurant
Renu's
26 Milton RdIndian takeaway
The Old Spring
1 Ferry PathVery good pub.
Polonia Club Cambridge
231 Chesterton RdTraditional Polish cuisine
Royal Spice
12B Victoria AveVery good Indian takeaway.
Very conveniently located pub. Reasonable food at reasonable prices. Really nice veggie burgers
The Boathouse
14 Chesterton RoadVery conveniently located pub. Reasonable food at reasonable prices. Really nice veggie burgers
Restaurant Twenty Two
22 Chesterton RdCosy place to go out in the evening.
Everything Else
Haunted Bookshop Specialising in children’s and illustrated books, you’re sure to find something interesting, and you may even spot a ghost…
Sarah Key The Haunted Bookshop
9 St Edward's PassageHaunted Bookshop Specialising in children’s and illustrated books, you’re sure to find something interesting, and you may even spot a ghost…
Market Square. Locally produced fruit and veg, international food, souvenirs etc.
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Market Street
Market StreetMarket Square. Locally produced fruit and veg, international food, souvenirs etc.
The Wacky Hair Co.
14 Milton RdHairdressers
House of Beauty
52 Victoria RdBeauty studio
Salon At Number 5 Cambridge
7 Milton RdBeauty studio
The Co-operative Food
179-185 Chesterton RdThe Co-operative Food
Punting- a must-do in Cambridge! Punting bays are just 10 minutes walk along the river from The Coach House.
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Scudamore's Quayside Puntverhuur
Magdalene StreetPunting- a must-do in Cambridge! Punting bays are just 10 minutes walk along the river from The Coach House.
Great place to have a picnic with your family and friends- great atmosphere. Tennis courts are available.
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Jesus Green
Jesus GreenGreat place to have a picnic with your family and friends- great atmosphere. Tennis courts are available.
Arts & Culture
Arts venue offering a wide range of live entertainment. Whether you’re into comedy, theatre, music, dance, there’s something for everyone.
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Cambridge Junction
Clifton WayArts venue offering a wide range of live entertainment. Whether you’re into comedy, theatre, music, dance, there’s something for everyone.
A popular music and arts venue hosting world-famous artists and acts.
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Cambridge Corn Exchange
2 Wheeler StA popular music and arts venue hosting world-famous artists and acts.
The oldest University playhouse in the country, the ADC Theatre is run almost entirely by students offering professional standard shows.
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ADC Theatre
Park StreetThe oldest University playhouse in the country, the ADC Theatre is run almost entirely by students offering professional standard shows.
Free museum housing over half a million artworks and antiquities dating as far back as 2500 BC.
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetFree museum housing over half a million artworks and antiquities dating as far back as 2500 BC.
Sightseeing
Punt, row or walk to Grantchester for a picnic in the meadows. Take a look at “The Old Vicarage” of Rupert Brooke’s poem, or Byron’s Pool, where Lord Byron used to swim.
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Grantchester
Punt, row or walk to Grantchester for a picnic in the meadows. Take a look at “The Old Vicarage” of Rupert Brooke’s poem, or Byron’s Pool, where Lord Byron used to swim.
Overlooking the market place in the centre of Cambridge, this beautiful church dates back to 1205 - even older than the University of Cambridge!
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Grote St. Mary's Church (Kerk van Engeland)
Senate House HillOverlooking the market place in the centre of Cambridge, this beautiful church dates back to 1205 - even older than the University of Cambridge!
Before Newton and Darwin, Milton and Lewis, before the Colleges and the University... the Round Church in Cambridge was built.Start at the second oldest building in the city to learn about the history
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The Round Church
Bridge StreetBefore Newton and Darwin, Milton and Lewis, before the Colleges and the University... the Round Church in Cambridge was built.Start at the second oldest building in the city to learn about the history
Downing College
My favourite. Founded in 1800, this college’s architecture has a very romantic feel.
Arguably the most famous site in Cambridge, King’s College Chapel took almost 100 years to complete and is home to the King’s College Choir. Beautiful both outside and in.
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King's College Chapel
King's ParadeArguably the most famous site in Cambridge, King’s College Chapel took almost 100 years to complete and is home to the King’s College Choir. Beautiful both outside and in.
Shopping
Boots
28 Petty CuryHealth and Beauty store
Superdrug
59 Sidney StHealth and Beauty store
Grafton Centre
Grafton CentreShopping Centre
Grand Arcade
Saint Andrew's StreetShopping Centre
Boots Pharmacy
68 Chesterton RdPharmacy.
Chesterton Road Newsagents
40 Chesterton RdChesterton Road Newsagents
Entertainment & Activities
Contain plants from all over the world in 40 acres of gardens and glasshouses. We recommend having lunch in the café too.
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 BrooksideContain plants from all over the world in 40 acres of gardens and glasshouses. We recommend having lunch in the café too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel du Vin Cambridge
15-19 Trumpington StAmazing bar in old wine cellars
Great for either a quick drink or a night out. At the weekend, locally famous DJs turn this venue into an essential part of Cambridge Nightlife
The Castle Bar
37 Saint Andrew's StreetGreat for either a quick drink or a night out. At the weekend, locally famous DJs turn this venue into an essential part of Cambridge Nightlife
The Oak Bistro
6 Lensfield RoadBistro food in relaxed atmosphere with good service
Nice pub, with a great selection of real ales and local beers from smaller breweries. Prides itself on being “the friendliest welcome in Cambridge”!
15 locals raden deze aan
The Maypole
20A Portugal PlNice pub, with a great selection of real ales and local beers from smaller breweries. Prides itself on being “the friendliest welcome in Cambridge”!
Las Iguanas Cambridge
Bridge StreetVery good Latin- American cuisine
Varsity Restaurant
35 St Andrew's StFantastic Roof terrace with amazing view of Cambridge.
Arundel House Hotel
Chesterton RoadHigh quality.
The Portland Arms
129 Chesterton RdLocal bands are often playing live music. Good atmosphere.
Riverside traditional British pub with excellent tasty food and fine ales.
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The Waterman
32 Chesterton RdRiverside traditional British pub with excellent tasty food and fine ales.