- 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.
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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.
Modern hotel next to Cambridge Station offering stylish rooms, a café, and easy access to the city Centre, universities, and attractions.
Kingsway Cambridge Golf Centre has been a feature of the Cambridge sporting scene since 1995 and offers a well-maintained 9 hole par 3 course. It occupies a 20 acre site off Trumpington Road just two miles south of King’s College.
We are a restaurant with rooms situated in Fen Ditton, 3 miles from centre of Cambridge. we serve a selection of small and large plates and tasting menu in a 500 year old public house with beers on draft and an excellent selection of wines and cocktails
We invite you to join us here at our authentic Indian, family-run restaurant and sample some of the finest Indian food in Cambridge. Namaste Village is a traditional Indian restaurant, serving vegetarian and vegan food from different regions of India, which is both healthy and delicious. Our ethos is one of kindness; good food served with care, where our customers are treated like family. We source the very best fresh ingredients locally and are always developing new and exciting flavours with our dishes. Come, see for yourself and experience the spirit and spice of India in Cambridge. Namaste!
Pages Coffee House opened on Trumpington Street at the start of October 2023. Founder and Cambridge local Jasmine Jayyousi had a desire to add another independent spot to the mix with the hope it'd become a core part of the community and keep the city's unique spirit alive. Serving beans from London roastery Monmouth and baked goods from Borough Market, Pages provides a slice of the big city but served up in a more relaxing environment. Along with supplying a daily caffeine fix their menu also offers speciality lattes such as matcha, beetroot or turmeric which have added health benefits for those who are looking to try something a bit different.
Join us in our central Cambridge Bar which is located within Hilton Cambridge City Centre hotel.
PizzaExpress believes that dining out should be one of life’s highlights. It’s why every PizzaExpress pizzeria is packed with pizzazz and only the freshest and perfectly sourced ingredients will do. It’s why every dish is made with care—and flair. Because at PizzaExpress, a pizza doesn’t just mean dinnertime, it means showtime.
The Plough and Fleece is a beautiful country pub set in the delightful village of Horningsea. The timber framed public house and restaurant combines both a formal and informal atmosphere providing a fine modern dining room at the rear and a traditional rustic bar with informal eating tables at the front. We offer a large range of drinks to cater to all customers including cask and keg beers and a large spirits selection. Summer days and warm evenings can be spent in the large beer garden with views over fields to the river Cam, where children and dogs are welcome. If you are looking for a place to come for a few pints of good beer, a light lunch or evening meal, the Plough and Fleece will take care of you and provide a very warm welcome.
Welcome to Popeyes®! Founded in New Orleans in 1972. It all started with one small restaurant with a big idea that turned into a craze that swept America. Now we’re opening in the UK to serve a new nation of chicken lovers. We’re shaking up the UK chicken game, Louisiana style! Sure, we took our time getting here, but some things are worth the wait. Here in the UK, we use 100% Fresh British Chicken marinated for 12 hours in our signature blend of Louisiana herbs & spices. Then breaded and battered by hand to create that famous Popeyes® shatter crunch texture. So Cambridge, y’all ready for this?
Welcome to Raja Indian Restaurant Cambridge. Raja prides itself in using secret home recipes which have proven to be a huge hit with the Cambridge locals for many years. Recipes that have been passed down over many generations. Our Curry King in Cambridge has an unique menu that will surprise you…
Sole & Duck is a family-run, independent modern British restaurant in Trumpington, with ample customer parking and easily accessible by cycling or walking from Cambridge city centre, Grantchester along the River Cam, and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Addenbrooke's Hospital.
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.
A chained bubble tea shop serving high quality fresh tea. You can have milk tea, fruit tea, or milkshake.
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 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!
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.
One of Cambridge’s most beloved community events is the Mill Road Winter Fair, which takes place annually on the first Saturday in December. Offering stalls, entertainment and a parade, it’s been running since 2005 and attracts around 15,000 people a year.