Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
Stir is an award-winning, independent and locally owned coffee shop in the CB4 neighbourhood of Cambridge. It is the social hub of the neighbourhood – a place for people to meet, connect, re-charge but also a place where you can escape and unwind.
58 residents recomanen
Stir
253 Chesterton RdStir is an award-winning, independent and locally owned coffee shop in the CB4 neighbourhood of Cambridge. It is the social hub of the neighbourhood – a place for people to meet, connect, re-charge but also a place where you can escape and unwind.
The Old Spring is a neighbourhood Pub in the heart of this area of Cambridge just a short walk from the River Cam. It is a lovely pub that offers great service, real ales and food in a traditional environment, daytime and evening.
29 residents recomanen
The Old Spring
1 Ferry PathThe Old Spring is a neighbourhood Pub in the heart of this area of Cambridge just a short walk from the River Cam. It is a lovely pub that offers great service, real ales and food in a traditional environment, daytime and evening.
Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA. Traditional pub with Inglenook fireplaces, oak beams and views over the River Cam, open 11am-11pm everyday.
31 residents recomanen
Fort St George
Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA. Traditional pub with Inglenook fireplaces, oak beams and views over the River Cam, open 11am-11pm everyday.
Award-winning, Victorian-era, riverside house serving elegant French meals at smart tables. Amongst the finest table service and food drama in the world, with prices to match.
46 residents recomanen
Midsummer House
Award-winning, Victorian-era, riverside house serving elegant French meals at smart tables. Amongst the finest table service and food drama in the world, with prices to match.
A historic, rustic-chic steakhouse is on-site, while cocktails, tea and light bites are served on the roof terrace.
For those wishing to do a lazy tour of Cambridge most University Colleges can be viewed from the roof garden. Enjoy a glass of champagne from our extensive champagne menu, or a cooling glass of Pimms and lemonade from our drinks list lounging on one of the sofas, relaxing, as the world passes by below.
In the late afternoon/early evening The Varsity rooftop becomes the most romantic spot in the city, watching the sun set whilst enjoying a champagne cocktail, or a gin and tonic.
Rooftop opening hours:
Monday - Thursday
(14.00 to sunset)
Friday - Sunday
(12.00 to sunset)
52 residents recomanen
The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Cambridge City Centre
Thompsons LaneA historic, rustic-chic steakhouse is on-site, while cocktails, tea and light bites are served on the roof terrace.
For those wishing to do a lazy tour of Cambridge most University Colleges can be viewed from the roof garden. Enjoy a glass of champagne from our extensive champagne menu, or a cooling glass of Pimms and lemonade from our drinks list lounging on one of the sofas, relaxing, as the world passes by below.
In the late afternoon/early evening The Varsity rooftop becomes the most romantic spot in the city, watching the sun set whilst enjoying a champagne cocktail, or a gin and tonic.
Rooftop opening hours:
Monday - Thursday
(14.00 to sunset)
Friday - Sunday
(12.00 to sunset)
Parks & Nature
Midsummer Common
Jesus Green
Jesus GreenEssentials
Local convenience, great value food and ethical trading are what The Co-operative Food is all about.
38 residents recomanen
The Co-operative Food
179-185 Chesterton RdLocal convenience, great value food and ethical trading are what The Co-operative Food is all about.
Sightseeing
King's College Chapel is a splendid example of late Gothic (Perpendicular) architecture. It was built as a place of daily worship for the College scholars, and today the Choir still sings Evensong daily during term time.
202 residents recomanen
Capella del King's College
King's ParadeKing's College Chapel is a splendid example of late Gothic (Perpendicular) architecture. It was built as a place of daily worship for the College scholars, and today the Choir still sings Evensong daily during term time.
See the panoramic views of Cambridge and the colleges from the tower at Great St Mary's, Cambridge, visit the gift shop, do brass rubbings too!
New opening times 10.00 - 5.30 each weekday and 12.30 - 5.30 on Sundays; last entry to the tower at 5.00 pm.
This beautiful church has a rich history and heritage and unique features. It has played a significant role in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years.
Great St, Mary's Church was the first home of the University for 200 hundred years from 1209. Here lectures were given, degrees conferred and celebrations held.
26 residents recomanen
Gran Església de Santa Maria (Església d'Anglaterra)
Senate House HillSee the panoramic views of Cambridge and the colleges from the tower at Great St Mary's, Cambridge, visit the gift shop, do brass rubbings too!
New opening times 10.00 - 5.30 each weekday and 12.30 - 5.30 on Sundays; last entry to the tower at 5.00 pm.
This beautiful church has a rich history and heritage and unique features. It has played a significant role in the history of the University and City of Cambridge over 800 years.
Great St, Mary's Church was the first home of the University for 200 hundred years from 1209. Here lectures were given, degrees conferred and celebrations held.