- There are eight Michelin Restaurants in 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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Cambridge is a fabulous destination for foodies! From local pubs to lavish eateries, the city caters to every gastronomic taste. Grab a drink, tuck into a delicious meal, and enjoy the culinary delights of one of the UK’s finest cities.
Enjoy a luxurious 24 hours in Cambridge with a stay at the elegant University Arms. From punting on the River Cam and exploring historic landmarks to vibrant dining, cocktails and boutique shopping, this itinerary blends culture, cuisine and charm — a stylish city break you’ll want to repeat.
Explore boutique shops, experience calming wellness treatments and indulge in delicious food in local restaurants celebrating seasonal produce.
Cambridge’s café culture is thriving. From specialist coffee shops to old-school bakeries, these are some of the best bets for a hot drink and a bite to eat.
From refined restaurants to fantastic food trucks, the Cambridge food scene is thriving – here are some unmissable eateries to try during your visit.
The Cambridge Chop House sits in the heart of Cambridge, just 50 yards from King’s College Chapel.
Creative chargrilled meat dishes and real ales in bar with parquet floor and industrial-chic decor.
Mercado Central is inspired by Spain’s historic markets and restaurants. With a focus on our Galician and Basque heritage, we source high quality, seasonal ingredients. Set in an historic, Cambridge townhouse, you can enjoy a casual lunch at the open kitchen or a special dinner in the upstairs dining rooms. Our suppliers are specialist, small scale operations, whose good practices ensure sustainable and high welfare produce.
Bene't Street
Newmarket Road
Us in a Nut Shell…Modern Brasserie, Charcoal oven, Wonderful steaks, Sunday Roast, Fresh Fish, Local provenance, Ice cream hatch, Saturday Brunch, Riverside dining, Party venue, Cocktails, Local Draught beer, Spinning Millwheel, Silver Sustainable award, Lovely team.
Hill's Road
Burleigh Street
The Champion of the Thames, aka The Champ, is a traditional old boozer in the heart of Cambridge, frequented by students (most notably on quiz nights), locals (most notably every other night but quiz night), and by visitors to the city, who are more than likely being toured around King Street by the locals who know where all the city's best kept, off-the-beaten-track, secret gems are, and that's how YOU will more than likely find your way to us. You could also just google it or ask your friendly BID / Visit Cambridge Ambassador usually based around Market Square!
At the Clarendon Arms we pride ourselves on being one of the top-ranked restaurants in the city centre.
Come and enjoy a coffee, tea, breakfast, light lunches and freshly made rolls at the Coffee house in Cambridge.
The Dumpling Tree is an independent, family-run Chinese restaurant in Cambridge, specialising in bold flavours from Yunnan and South-Western China. Known for handmade dumplings, vibrant small plates and a carefully curated drinks list, we offer a relaxed but refined space to eat, drink and gather. By day, we’re a warm neighbourhood restaurant focused on great food and thoughtful hospitality. By night, we evolve into a lively dining and bar tell-spot, hosting seasonal events, late-night socials and cultural celebrations.
Drinking and thinking hub where Watson and Crick announced they had discovered 'the secret of life'
The Earl of Derby in Cambridge offers excellent-value rooms just minutes away from the City Centre. Conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Train Station and 100 yards from the nearest bus stop, it provides easy access to major tourist attractions and surrounding areas. Fenders Cricket ground and Kings College are also within a short walking distance. The rooms in this Traditional Public House are equipped with TV, Wifi, tea and coffee-making facilities, bathrooms with baths and/or power showers, and complimentary toiletries. Overnight stay rooms are booked on a room-only basis, but guests can opt for a traditional cooked or continental breakfast served from 7:30 to 11:00 am, which can be booked on arrival. Additionally, the pub offers various home-cooked meals throughout the day at an extra charge.
In our fridges, we stock a fantastic range of specialist Belgian beers, carefully selected to reflect the diversity of Belgian brewing styles.
Our independent museum tells the 850-year old story of farming and life in the Cambridgeshire Fens. We also manage Denny Abbey, the former Benedictine monastery, on behalf of English Heritage.
Opened May 2021, Fin Boys is a Fish Butchery and Restaurant at No.2 Mill Road, in Cambridge.
The Folio Bar & Kitchen adds a new and exciting chapter to the pages of dining and drinking in Cambridge.
The Free Press is a traditional backstreet public house within walking distance of the heart of Cambridge.
Boutique apartment hotel in the heart of Cambridge, blending heritage charm with contemporary Adina comfort and style.
Regent Street
Lord Byron, the famous Romantic poet, is said to have kept a bear while he was a student at Trinity College in the 1800s.