- 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
Find out moreCambridge 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.
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.
Emmanuel Street
Sun Street
Station Road
Wheeler Street
King Street
Gonville Palce
Magdalene Street
Hill's Road
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.
Burleigh Street
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.
Regent Street
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.
King Street
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.
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world, having launched in 1965. It takes place each summer at Cherry Hinton Hall park, and features an eclectic line-up of traditional and modern folk, as well blues, country and roots acts.