Such a popular place right outside King's college. Nice ambiance surrounding the place. Food is ok. read more

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Such a vibe. One of the oldest pubs in the world although obviously the history is debated. Also allegedly the place where DNA was discovered. Definitely a significant stop for RAF soldiers during World War II. Current days - a cosy pub with plenty of seating and a decent food menu. Friend had a steak and ale pie and she said it was good. I was content with water enjoying the crowd etc. You can order either via the app or at the bar with your table number. Toilets were limited and not the cleanest. Overall a must see while in Cambridge although I'm not sure the experience warrants a return visit. read more

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We went to the famous Eagle in Cambridge for a early dinner and our experience was mixed. They had my favorite English ale, Neck Oil which was a plus. The fish was lightly battered and crisp but the chips were a bit soggy. The duck hash was a disappointment as the potatoes were not crispy, as promised but a broken up baked potato. Mush peas were a bit undercooked. read more

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Good food, great atmosphere, and you're literally eating in a museum! Seat yourself and order at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and helped suggest the duck hash, which was delicious. There is a vast drink selection and indoor or outdoor seating, including outdoor heaters in the cold. A must see while in Cambridge. read more

The Eagle - Duck hash, after a few bites - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, CAM

On our 2 week stay in Cambridge we really looked forward to the Eagle's Sunday roast. It drastically fell short. It was tough to even cut the beef let alone eat it. Someone or somebody needs to step up your game in the kitchen. I'm sure we were not the only disappointed guests. Another Greene King pub that relies more on traffic than providing a great dining experience to keep you coming back. Too many other great pubs to choose from in Cambridge. Sorry will not be back!! read more

Pretty cool spot rich in history and where DNA was first discussed. Definitely worth a visit to say, "I've been there." Order at the bar and find a spot to sit, which can be difficult as this place always seems busy. There was inside and outside seating so that was a plus. Great spot to grab a drink! read more

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We have been twice. The service is friendly, the food is good & the environment is fun. The pie was delicious. The back room has fun WWII memorabilia theme. read more

Wonderful, must-see pub while in Cambridge. We came late at night for drinks. Waited around 10 minutes for a table, and sat in the outdoor area. Although very historical, this place gets POPPIN! Tons of young folx in this place, tons of students. Hard to believe they could concentrate to discover the structure of DNA in here lol. read more

This place is full of history and a great atmosphere. I have a severe nut and fish allergy and they were extremely cautious and made me feel very comfortable. Would come here again! read more

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Loveddd coming to this place after church whether it be for drinks, food, socializing, or all of the above! The fish & chips with smashed peas is amazing!!! Smashed Peas you may ask???! Well, the only options you have for peas are steamed or smashed, so I'll get em over with (smashed) loll This restaurant/pub is not only delicious, but also historic!! If you are a biochem major like my friend or anything of the sort, you might thrill at the idea that this was the exact place where Watson & Crick discovered the DNA and all that fun stuff :) which makes a great spot for touristy photos too (if ur into that)! read more

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We came for the food, but stayed for the amazing history! This pub was a favorite for troops stationed nearby during the Second World War to mark their insignias on the ceiling and was later where the discovery of the structure of DNA was announced! I ordered the chicken and bacon sandwich on ciabatta, which was pretty basic. Friends of mine ordered the Mac and cheese, the risotto, and the fish cakes. All in all, the food was basic, but the drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere was amazing. read more

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Love the pub and the pump spigots, great atmosphere and the food was good for a pub. Would like to come back on a Sunday to see if the Sunday roast is good. Lots of little nooks for seating areas. Will definitely come back. read more

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The food is very average, we ordered the hot halloumi fries and they were excessively oily. Additionally, the batter on the halloumi was very thick and difficult to bite into. The sauce was not very well seasoned either. The vegan burger was alright, missed seasoning too. However, the beer collection is great and the 2 lagers I tried were yummy!! The place is worth visiting for its history. The double helix DNA was discovered over lunch here and the RAF bar from world war 2 air troop is very intriguing. read more

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This place has so much history... memorabilia on the walls, famous patrons and located in a community of higher learning. Yet all I can take from this experience is... "I should have came here for the beers". To this day, I can name where I had the worst burger experience. What was I thinking? Was it real meat? The Mac and cheese was decent and a safe choice. I read in previous reviews about how good the fish and chip were. Maybe next time. The atmosphere was friendly and lively. Its basically a college bar with a lot of history. It's well worth the visit. read more

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As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I experienced: + The Barmaid was very effective and efficient with impeccable situational awareness. + Extremely comfortable atmosphere. + Quality of the fish and chips was excellent. If you are in the area and don't take the time to dine here, you missed out on a superb experience. read more

Decent food amazing history. Well worth the trip. Food is typical pub food but good enjoy the experience. read more

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This was a cool spot. Pretty chill atmosphere. We ducked in for a quick drink. A few folks had desert others just a beer or cider. If I had more time I would definitely go back. read more

The food was great and ambiance historically cool. My IPA was on the flat side otherwise it's a 5 star for me.

Typical pub experience. The pub is in the old town and famous for its past famous customers who discount DNA. Food not memorable but the hot chocolate divine. read more

The Eagle is a famous pub in Cambridge, due to the fact that the discovery of the double helix (DNA) was announced by Drs Crick and Watson in the 50s. One can only image if this was their watering hole and they partook of the food here, what further discoveries and enlightenments they may have offered the world if they ate elsewhere. I've had two meals here, both of which I would rate as poor (why did I come back a second time?) First was the steak and ale pie, with mash and veggies. The pie was anaemic, with very little content. The pastry was good but thick. The meat (what there was) inside was average. The mash was rock-like and had been prepared a long time prior to service (the thick crust gave it away). The veggies, like any other place in the UK had been triple boiled, then microwaved to make sure they were done. God forbid that you have to use your teeth to start the digestion process. 1/5 is generous for this one. The second meal was the Eagle Burger. Burger itself was average, served tepid, but with flavour. The chips with the meal were pretty bad, heavily salted but fortunately since the salt crystals were so big it was easy to bat them off. 2/5. Seems that if you fake it by carrying the plates with a tea towel then it looks like the meal just came from the kitchen. My rating of 3/5 is simply due to the history of the place. The RAF bar in the back is wonderful. Real modern history there, and the writings on the wall make you stop and think about the poor buggers who spent their last night in that bar. Avoid if you don't like tourists, the place is full of them. Me included. Expensive beer, great staff. read more

The Eagle - Artist photo done badly (like the food) showing an old table with beetle damage and the funky laser cut logo in the sauce holder. - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, CAM

A must see in Cambridge. The eagle is divided into a few different areas including normal indoor seating, bar seating, an outdoor patio, and the RAF bar. The RAF bar is living history, kept alive by signatures and patches from WW2 to today. I had the fish and chips, and loved it. The beer selection was good, including a handful of local beers. There was also a good desert menu. I had the bread pudding and thought it was great. read more

The Eagle - Fish and chips, and bread pudding - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, CAM

Cool pub with awesome history. Beers were cold and service was great. If you're touring Cambridge and want to have a brew with a little taste of some of the history with an aviation theme- hit up the Eagle! read more

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Great historic pub. The steak and kidney pie was very good and the DNA bitters was outstanding. I go here every time I'm in town

Iconic, come for the history and pints, leave happy. Special place for biologists. DNA!

Steak pie was good enough to order two times. I tried the mash, but the chips are much better. Fun enough. Husband tried different things on the pie menu and had a satisfied expression. Service is OK, but not the best. Quite frankly, we had a coupon for 10% off which was given to us on a tour, and the only thing that prevents me from giving more stars is that we forgot to present the coupon when ordering and they did not do anything to help us out to make up for that. I mean, it's part of the reason why we decided to go back. 10% isn't really worth arguing for - even if I do have a talk-to-the-manager haircut at the present moment. We left it on the table so someone else can get the benefit since we won't be back in town anytime soon being from the USA and all. The deserts are divine. When there in a group we tried both the chocolate cake and the sticky toffee pudding with the clotted cream ice cream. read more

Good basic food! Beer on tap! Friendly bartender and fast service. So much history was made here, that is is worth a stop just to absorb it all! Nice pub food selections and relaxing atmosphere read more

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The Eagle is a very famous pub in Cam with a popular story of Cambridge researchers who discovered DNA while they were in the pub (correct me if I am wrong because I vaguely remember the story, haha). And thus, the pub often appears or is recommended as a tourist attraction. I've tried it once since it is famous. The space inside the pub is quite huge. The food was not that impressive but not bad as well. So I have mixed feeling (i.e., I would like to give 3.5 points, haha). If I recommend it to my friends, I would say, "try it if you are a tourist." FYI, the food I tried was a burger. read more

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A historic must-see if you're a nerd like me (: This is where Watson & Crick announced the discovery of DNA! The burger and fish& chips were very good. There was plenty of seating inside the pub, with some tables outside too. Tip: place your order at the bar with your table number. read more

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Quintessential English pub dating back a few hundred years. Great service awesome ambiance solid food.

Amazing historical venue! The fish and chips are excellent and the peas fresh and delicious! Great beer! The pudding for desert was truly special! read more

Awful accommodation, found a cockroach in my room. Do NOT go to The Eagle, as it is an awful hotel and the staff were disrespectful. It's overpriced and I was yelled at for walking in without wiping my feet on the mat. read more

I've been to Eagle a couple of times now and I absolutely love it for it's history and also because it's a great spot to hang out! There's plenty of seating both inside and outside (for the warm days!). Each table has a set of menus and a table number attached to it. There's no waiters that take your order, but instead you pick what you want, order/pay at the bar, and then they bring the food to your table. In case you haven't frequented other pubs in the area, this is a pretty common theme in terms of service style. My most recent visit was during the day on a weekday. It wasn't packed like my previous weekend visit, but it definitely wasn't dead either! We ordered a chicken sandwich and the fried chicken bites to split between two people. Both dishes were really good, but the chicken bites were a favorite! The chicken itself was perfectly cooked and was tender/juicy. The breading was very well seasoned as well! Even if you aren't looking to have something to eat or drink, if you're in Cambridge, Eagle is a must visit spot for it's history alone! read more

Very disappointing - looking forward to the traditional Sunday roast. We had an 8pm booking and already they had sold out all of their roasts. Plus the toilets were out of service. The food when it came was ok (although a mushroom pie had clearly been popped in the microwave but the middle of it was still cold) but overall a disappointing experience read more

Only fitting to visit a pub while in Cambridge! The Eagle was jam packed when we initially arrived (a good sign), but after about 15 min we were able to snag a table as another crowd left. The atmosphere is awesome, very lively! The history of the bar itself is also a great touch. The food was your typical bar food: not amazing but definitely hits the spot and leaves you stuffed. All our plates were clean by the end of the visit. read more

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If you enjoy a good pint and history.. this is the place for you. It has a wonderful Pub atmosphere and the lunch fare was great for a family of 5 and very reasonable... especially with the pints!! I am biased though... I came here decades ago as a pilot and I have fond memories of this place. There is so much RAF and US Air Force History it drips from the walls. Just take a look around.. when we walked in there was a promotion ceremony going on for a pilot from the local base... great to see the camaraderie and good times...the beer and the food... all made for a great new memory for me and my kids. Good times. read more

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It wa OK. Fish and chips were good. Well, the fish was, the chips were from a package. The scampi was barely edible. But, that's what I get for eating right in the heart of the tourist area read more

DNA helix was figured out here they say. RAF pilots from WWII left their messages on roof. Warm. Lovely. Packed. Heart of old Cambridge. The food that chilly night took very long as the place was jammed. But so what. They warned us. We sat snug with pint after pint. But they bloody ran out of draught Cider! read more

Conveniently located right across the street from King's College, this was my go-to spot after a long day of classes. Actually, that's a lie.. this is my go-to spot in between classes too! I love how the British have such a rich drinking culture. Even my professors would have their Office Hours here!! Do you ever see that here in the U.S.??? This place holds so many fond memories of my study abroad experience. I had my first pint of Old Speckled Hen here.. it's probably the most disgusting ale I've ever tried.. but it still has a special place in my heart. Old Speckled Hen side story: A bunch of my friends decided to come to The Eagle after a class. It had been a long day, and we were looking to relieve some stress. After several rounds of beer, one of my girl friends yelled as loud as she could (yes, she was drunk).. "Who wants another Old Speckled MAN?!" That was seriously the funniest thing ever because the entire pub just stared at us and a couple of the elderly men sitting at the bar said.. "We're old speckled men!!!!" Oh man.. what a great time.... With all silliness aside, the staff members here are really friendly. I'm sure they get a lot of drunk college students all the time, but they are still always cheery and helpful. It also gets pretty crowded in the evenings and on the weekends... Oh, and Watson & Crick discovered DNA here.. just saying.. it's no biggie.. :) read more

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Such a fun and bustling atmosphere where Watson and Crick supposedly discovered the structure of DNA. Came here on a Tuesday evening with a very large group and it was extremely busy! I ordered The Big Fish & Chips (Battered cod, devilled whitebait, crushed peas, pickled onion, tartare sauce, bread & butter, triple cooked chips; £14.25) and it took such a long time to arrive, but it was worth the wait! The portion size of The Big Fish & Chips is huge and could easily be shared between 2! It is absolutely delicious! The battered cod was perfectly golden, crisp, firm but flaky and succulent! Their chips were also cooked very nicely! I enjoyed their devilled whitebait, which I've never had before! A must visit if you are in Cambridge! read more

This place has excellent fish and chips. I've missed fish and chips very much from the time I studied abroad in the UK, and was looking forward to checking it out. In this restaurant, the fish is smaller than what you get in other pubs, but very succulent and tasty. Many locals go here even though it's a tourist spot as well. Would highly recommend. read more

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