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
Find out moreWith something for even the most discerning palate, the selection of restaurants in Cambridge makes choosing somewhere to dine a difficult decision to make. Offering something for all occasions, the choices range from Michelin Star European cuisine to the best tastes of the Orient.
Magdalene Street
The Architect is Cambridge's first dedicated Fish and Chip and Pie and Mash bar, offering these traditional British favourites.
The Cambridge Chop House sits in the heart of Cambridge, just 50 yards from King’s College Chapel.
The Captain’s Table is an Art Deco-inspired cruising restaurant. Perfect for Hen Do's, Celebrations Dinners, Reunions and Indulgent Tours of the local countryside. We also have the Captain’s Launch a fully refurbished 1920s river cruiser. Perfect for river trips and afternoon tea.
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.
Regent Street
The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie offers relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining with an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international classics.
The LAB Cocktail Bar and Kitchen is a 1920s themed bar with a twist of science. The LAB boasts a menu that is both classy and playful, including unique signature cocktails as well as all the classics. At The LAB you’ll feel special. Full table service means you can sit back and enjoy the unique décor, which offers 1920s luxury with a twist of science.
Regent Street
Stylish British bar and brasserie in a beautiful Victorian building, offering cocktails, classic small and large plates & one of Cambridge's largest beer garden's. The Orator is part of The Cambridge Union, a charity owned members club which is home to the world's oldest debating society.
The Steakhouse and Grill is located on Quayside in a beautifully restored exposed brick 18th century bonded warehouse with breathtaking views of river Cam.
Enjoy 100% plant-based small plates and punchy cocktails in the heart of Cambridge.
The Tipsy Vegan Cambridge is a riverside restaurant in the heart of Cambridge focusing on world inspired small plates & handcrafted cocktails. We also serve weekend brunch , Sunday Roasts and mid afternoon light bites & boards. There is live Jazz every Friday & Saturday evening and we have 2 outdoors terraces in the summer months.
The Tivoli, a unique social experience. 2 street food stalls, 4 bars, two 9-hole indoor crazy golf courses, a shuffleboard basement, numerous event spaces & a roof terrace!
Located on bustling Bridge Street, Three Joes is a proudly independent group of local pizza restaurants serving seriously tasty sourdough pizzas, craft beers, cocktails, hand-spun shakes and a tasty Mini Joes menu for under 8's. We make our sourdough from scratch everyday using the finest Caputo flour and all our pizzas are cooked from fresh using high quality ingredients. Whether you're a meat-eater, vegan, veggie or gluten-free, we've got you covered.
Bringing the river to life in raucous style each June, ‘The Bumps’ are a chaotic series of rowing races. In this Cambridge tradition, which dates back to the early 19th Century, boats set out in single file and must catch and touch, or ‘bump’, the boat ahead without being caught by the rowers on their tail.