- There are eight Michelin Restaurants in Cambridge.
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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
Discover places to wine and dine in Cambridge
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.
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24 Hours Exploring Quintessential Cambridge
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.
Top six things to see and do in Cambridge this Autumn / Winter
Explore boutique shops, experience calming wellness treatments and indulge in delicious food in local restaurants celebrating seasonal produce.
10 Of The Best Cafes In Cambridge
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.
Where to Eat in Cambridge
From refined restaurants to fantastic food trucks, the Cambridge food scene is thriving – here are some unmissable eateries to try during your visit.
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The Cambridge Chop House
The Cambridge Chop House sits in the heart of Cambridge, just 50 yards from King’s College Chapel.
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Pint Shop
Creative chargrilled meat dishes and real ales in bar with parquet floor and industrial-chic decor.
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Mercado Central Limited
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.
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Street Food
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Bread & Meat
Bene't Street
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Navadhanya
Newmarket Road
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De Luca Cucina & Bar
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Millworks
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.
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Cambridgeshire Wine School
Wine tastings & wine courses, private events and birthday parties. Gift vouchers that last 2 years. WSET exam courses. 5-star reviews.
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Charcoal Grill
Hill's Road
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Charlie’s Coffee Company & Pizzeria
Burleigh Street
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Chill#2 Cafe & Bar
With speciality coffee from Climpson & Sons and proper teas & hot chocolate, this is the perfect place to relax within reach of Cambridge rail station.
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Chinese Canteen
Bridge Street
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City Kebab
Regent Street
Gym
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Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Clayton Hotel Cambridge is a luxurious and contemporary hotel situated in the heart of Cambridge, offering guests a perfect blend of comfort and style. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, our hotel provides an ideal base for exploring this historic city.
Côte Cambridge
Open seven days a week, from brunch to dinner, to enjoy cocktails and the finest French wines, Côte is the perfect setting to share special moments with your friends or family. Fresh, delicious and thoughtfully sourced, Côte is an affordable taste of French luxury right here in Cambridge. Côte is already looking forward to welcoming local and tourists and delight them with their delicious Summer Specials and Prix Fix menu, with 2 courses for just £17.95.
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Museums & Galleries
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Courtyard Kitchen
Combining food and culture, our modern eatery is the perfect spot to enjoy freshly prepared, homemade food whilst being able to peruse the contemporary exhibitions, art and antiquities within the museum walls.
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Gift Shops
Creative Grounds Café
More than a café – enjoy coffee, cake, creative experiences, workshops, handmade gifts and craft kits in the heart of Willingham.
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Crosstown Doughnuts
Crosstown Cambridge located at 8 Bridge Street, CB2 1UA, offers our full range of award-winning doughnuts, small-batch ice cream, and specialty coffee with indoor seating.
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De Luca Cucina & Bar
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Devonshire Arms
Traditional Real Ale pub in Cambridge.
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Dishoom Permit Room
Arched into the cobbled lane of Trinity Street, behind a mustard yellow door, an all-day bar-café cuts loose. Crowds of regulars turn up, drink, snack, kick back, relax, decide to stay for a meal. A full-on feast or just a good old knees-up. On the menu, knock-out cocktails rub up against Snacks, Savouries, Curries and some. Special collabs with local breweries join in. On the decks, resident DJs bounce beats. Feet tap, spirits lift, Aunties groove. Permit Room Cambridge, step inside. The vibe never dims.
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Dulcedo Patisserie
Hill's Road
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Espresso Lane
At Espresso Lane, we love good food and love cooking it even more.
Did you know?
The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).