Guidebook for Cambridgeshire
Food Scene
My pick of the Italian restaurants in Cambridge. Delicious authentic Italian food, family run and a fantastic position right next to the river. If you fancy Italian food, this is the place to go!
20 locals recommend
La Mimosa
3 Thompsons LnMy pick of the Italian restaurants in Cambridge. Delicious authentic Italian food, family run and a fantastic position right next to the river. If you fancy Italian food, this is the place to go!
This still holds the spot as the best quality burger in the City. I have yet to find better and i've tried a lot! Their milkshakes are delicious too!
Byron
12 Bridge StThis still holds the spot as the best quality burger in the City. I have yet to find better and i've tried a lot! Their milkshakes are delicious too!
My personal favourite place to eat in Cambridge. Traditional Algerian food set in an amazing atmospheric setting. This is a family run restaurant, the service and quality of food is outstanding!
Worth making a reservation as can get busy.
28 locals recommend
Bedouin
98-100 Mill RdMy personal favourite place to eat in Cambridge. Traditional Algerian food set in an amazing atmospheric setting. This is a family run restaurant, the service and quality of food is outstanding!
Worth making a reservation as can get busy.
For some authentic English food head to the Chop House.
A bit pricey but worth it! They do an amazing Sunday roast.
18 locals recommend
The Cambridge Chop House
1 King's ParadeFor some authentic English food head to the Chop House.
A bit pricey but worth it! They do an amazing Sunday roast.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is actually the best coffeeshop in town but they also have amazing live music nights too every week. It's a great place to hang out and enjoy the Cambridge vibes.
50 locals recommend
Hot Numbers Coffee (Dale's Brewery)
5/6 Gwydir StThis is actually the best coffeeshop in town but they also have amazing live music nights too every week. It's a great place to hang out and enjoy the Cambridge vibes.
Possibly the most quintessentially English pub in existence. If you are a beer lover then this is a must on your Cambridge itinerary. There is a beautiful beer garden and hundreds of beers to choose from!
32 locals recommend
The Cambridge Blue
85-87 Gwydir StPossibly the most quintessentially English pub in existence. If you are a beer lover then this is a must on your Cambridge itinerary. There is a beautiful beer garden and hundreds of beers to choose from!
The views from the rooftop bar are some of the best you will find in the city. Drinks are a little more pricey than average but worth it for the wonderful sophisticated location.
52 locals recommend
The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Cambridge City Centre
Thompsons LaneThe views from the rooftop bar are some of the best you will find in the city. Drinks are a little more pricey than average but worth it for the wonderful sophisticated location.
This is actually a Hotel but downstairs in their basement they have a beautiful romantic wine bar. Lots of little rooms to cosy up in and an excellent choice of wines. A local secret ;)
6 locals recommend
Hotel du Vin Cambridge
15-19 Trumpington StThis is actually a Hotel but downstairs in their basement they have a beautiful romantic wine bar. Lots of little rooms to cosy up in and an excellent choice of wines. A local secret ;)
Darry's Liquor Loft is one of the cooler night time spots in the city. Recently renovated, great cocktail menu and eclectic live music. What more can you ask for!
Stolen and Liquor Loft
2-4 King StreetDarry's Liquor Loft is one of the cooler night time spots in the city. Recently renovated, great cocktail menu and eclectic live music. What more can you ask for!
Sightseeing
Take a punt up the river Cam! There is no activity more Cambridge than punting and is a must try experience during the warmer months. Trinity punts is the cheapest. £16 an hour for self hire. Watch the pros before you try! Or sit back and relax and have a local guide do the punting.
Top tip: Take a bottle with you to enjoy on the journey!
39 locals recommend
Trinity College
Take a punt up the river Cam! There is no activity more Cambridge than punting and is a must try experience during the warmer months. Trinity punts is the cheapest. £16 an hour for self hire. Watch the pros before you try! Or sit back and relax and have a local guide do the punting.
Top tip: Take a bottle with you to enjoy on the journey!
Parks & Nature
Take a stroll through the beautiful Cambridge University Botanical Gardens. A lovely place of peace and quiet in the city centre. Take a picnic and enjoy the wonderful surroundings!
38 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens station
Take a stroll through the beautiful Cambridge University Botanical Gardens. A lovely place of peace and quiet in the city centre. Take a picnic and enjoy the wonderful surroundings!
If you want to see some more of the countryside around Cambridge then take a walk or bike ride out to Grantchester. You can follow the river Cam starting in town the walk is about 1.5 miles. It takes you along the meadows to the picturesque village.
41 locals recommend
Grantchester Meadows
If you want to see some more of the countryside around Cambridge then take a walk or bike ride out to Grantchester. You can follow the river Cam starting in town the walk is about 1.5 miles. It takes you along the meadows to the picturesque village.
Essentials
Right across the street from the flat you will find a Sainsbury's local that will have most everything you need for everyday.
18 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
Clifton WayRight across the street from the flat you will find a Sainsbury's local that will have most everything you need for everyday.
Shopping
Shopping Mall in the centre of town. Has all the big name shops, John Lewis, Apple etc to cater for all your retail therapy needs.
9 locals recommend
Lion Yard
Saint Tibb's RowShopping Mall in the centre of town. Has all the big name shops, John Lewis, Apple etc to cater for all your retail therapy needs.
Budget version of lions yard. This is where you can find primark, poundland etc.
35 locals recommend
The Grafton Centre
46 Grafton CentreBudget version of lions yard. This is where you can find primark, poundland etc.
Arts & Culture
The fitzwilliam museum is a magnificent building on Trumpington street. Well worth a visit. It houses a fantastic collection of ancient artefacts, including knights armour and swords.
Fitzwilliam Museum station
The fitzwilliam museum is a magnificent building on Trumpington street. Well worth a visit. It houses a fantastic collection of ancient artefacts, including knights armour and swords.