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Unique Cambridge
From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Ben’s Yard
Launching Spring 2023, Ben's Yard is a rural retail village on the edge of Ely welcoming your new go-to café/restaurant, fashion and lifestyle boutiques, head-to-toe spa services, artisan food hall, playground and a 6 acre event space all beautifully landscaped on the Stuntney Estate with marked trails through woodland, fenland and wildflower meadows.
BOOM BATTLE BAR Cambridge
BOOM BATTLE BAR is landing in Cambridge! Open from 6 December and located on St. Andrews Street, this epic new venue is spread over two floors and is set to be the ultimate destination for immersive games, thrilling competition, and unforgettable nights out with friends, family, and colleagues. Whether you're looking to blow off some steam with axe throwing, show off your skills at shuffleboard, or get strategic with augmented reality darts, BOOM BATTLE BAR Cambridge is set to deliver fun for all and that's not all! As well as adrenaline pumping games to keep you entertained there's banging drinks and cocktails plus a BOOM Bites street food menu. You’ve never had a night like this one. This is the place to be for any and every occasion in Cambridge.
Cambridge Cheese Company
Exceptional and unforgettable artisanal food, from producers who are passionate, dedicated and share our key values regarding sustainability, fantastic animal welfare and high quality produce.
Cambridge Gin Laboratory
Voted Trip Advisor #1 Thing To Do in Cambridge, The Gin Laboratory is an interactive space dedicated to the appreciation of gin.
Cambridge Local
Cambridge Local is an off-licence selling a range of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks.
Cambridge Wine Merchants
One of the biggest independent wine merchants in the country, ‘we’re only as good as the last bottle we sold’, so we buy with love, dedication and flair.
Cambridgeshire Wine School
Wine tastings & wine courses, private events and birthday parties. Gift vouchers that last 2 years. WSET exam courses. 5-star reviews.
Florey – Cafe & Gardens
Florey is a laid-back café tucked into the gardens of Harvey Court, serving good coffee, cakes, and simple savoury bits. Grab a table outside when the sun's out, or head inside. Open to everyone.
Gutter & Stars
Gutter&Stars is proud to be Cambridge’s first winery. From the basement of the Grade II-listed Chesterton Mill winemaker Chris Wilson makes award-winning English wines from grapes grown locally. "Gutter & Stars should be on every wine lover's radar," says Olive Magazine.
Jia Mart
An Oriental Supermarket selling mainly Chinese and Japanese foods and brands.
John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis and Partners is a department store, we're more than employees, we're owners. That's why we're all called Partners. And that's why we all go above and beyond to offer quality products and outstanding service to the people who matter most - you, our customers.
King Street Newsagent
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Kings News
A newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
Piano Bar
Join us in our central Cambridge Bar which is located within Hilton Cambridge City Centre hotel.
Sticks’n’Sushi
Just steps from King's College, Sticks'n'Sushi Cambridge serves sushi, grilled sticks and cocktails in a stylish setting at the heart of the historic city.
Sweet Home Supermarket
Sweet Home Chinese Supermarket is a food store selling a variety of Chinese and other Oriental food products.
Did you know?
Cambridge is home to one of the most famous student theatre troupes in the world: the Footlights. Founded in the 1880s, some of the UK’s biggest stars were part of it, including John Cleese, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Rowan Atkinson.