- 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.
A home for the culturally curious… Music, art, education & conversation in a beautiful 19th century farm complex with outstanding facilities, situated at the foot of the Gog Magog Downs and just 5 miles from the centre of Cambridge.
This comfortable restaurant & bar with exposed-brick walls offers a classic English menu & pints.
Wheeler Street
King Street
Sticks'n'Sushi is a restaurant and take-away chain specialising in sushi and yakitori sticks.
Stir is an independent and locally owned social space made for locals but welcoming everyone, serving speciality coffee, freshly baked goods, seasonal brunches and takeaway lunches.
Located in the neighbourhood of Histon, Stir is the perfect social space to enjoy expertly prepared speciality coffee, seasonal brunches and handcrafted breads, pastries, cakes and treats.
This is our first cafe in the south of Cambridge and is located in the iconic Old Swiss Laundry building on Cherry Hinton Road.
A chained bubble tea shop serving high quality fresh tea. You can have milk tea, fruit tea, or milkshake.
Gonville Palce
Nestled away down on the Quayside in Cambridge, Thaikhun transports you from the River Cam to the streets of Koh San road in Thailand. With booth seating and two small private dining rooms we make the perfect place to celebrate or relax with friends! The menu features classic Thai dishes, vegan options and some modern twists.
Magdalene Street
The Architect is Cambridge's first dedicated Fish and Chip and Pie and Mash bar, offering these traditional British favourites.
Discover the delights of The Black horse Inn in Swaffham Bulbeck offers a locally sourced menu and cosy rooms. Perfect for exploring nearby Cambridge and the countryside.
The Burleigh Arms is a delightful local pub with a courtyard garden offering a fantastic selection of drinks including cocktails, craft beers and ales
The Cambridge Brew House is the perfect pub in Cambridge to meet friends, enjoy fine beers, kick back and watch the game.
Not many pubs can claim to have served a man a pint just after he’d discovered the secret of life itself, but The Eagle can! It was in this city centre pub that scientists Francis Crick and James Watson announced their discovery of DNA in the 1953.