The Free Press

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

Such a vibe. One of the oldest pubs in the world although obviously the history is debated. Also…read moreallegedly 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.

Pint of Neck Oil, My favorite ale in England

Sunday roast chicken. Blackcurrant cordial.

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Pint Shop

4.4(71 reviews)

Brilliant Pub! Excellent ever evolving beer selection including delicious Black IPAs. The Sausge…read moreRolls and Scotch Eggs are in my opinion "Best in Britian" I have eaten at the Pint Shop dozens of times.

This pub has a relaxed, laid back vibe and a great selection of beers and ciders. The Scotch eggs…read moreare a must order, and the meat dishes are juicy and tender. The fish were okay but not as stand out as the rest.

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The Fort St. George

4.0(14 reviews)

I'll preface this review by stating that we are Americans visiting friends in Cambridge. We had…read morehigh expectations for the Sunday Roast at The Fort St. George. It is known for being the old pub in the river in Cambridge and has a nice atmosphere inside. The outside looked amazing as well but the sun was (unusually) shining. Our reservations were for 3:30 and we came hungry. We ordered using the Greene King app which was very simple and the food came quickly. I will say that the servers were nice and seemed attentive. My wife got the sirloin Sunday Roast and I had fish and chips with a Guinness. The Sunday Roast came with a fair amount of beef, barely-cooked carrots, semi-cooked Cauliflower, a cup of gravy (very good), potatoes, and cooked cabbage. The star of the show was the gravy and everything else was average. However the fish and chips were quite nice- the fish was perfectly fried with a nice and crispy skin. We both ended with Sticky Toffee Pudding with custard which was quite nice although our Cambridge friends thought it could have been better. I can't say that the overall meal and experience met expectations. I'm glad that we went but probably would not go again.

Had a really lovely evening meal there the food was tasty and our drinks poured by Zara were spot…read moreon. We will be back when the sun is shining

Sunday Road

Fish and chips

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Champion Of The Thames

4.3(6 reviews)

0.3 mi

Like Nathan said the owner is extremely friendly. It's not very large but very nice pub to visit…read more I like their back garden patio, which is just one little table off to the side which adds to the character of the whole place. The history fact of this pub is that it used to be a house lived in by a guy who was the rowing champion of the Thames. The paddle is hung up right over the bar which adds to the special nature of the whole place.

This is a very cosy feeling pub, probably better suited for a drink on a cold winter's day, but…read morestill worth a look in the summer (especially if it is raining on you like it was on us at the time!). Has a lot of different alcoves and seating areas. There is even a small part of the bar that serves a separate section. The pub is much loved by locals and is also the name of a local rowing team who meet here apparently. Kindly helped us book a taxi when it came the time to leave.

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Bath House

3.3(8 reviews)

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Came in to pub for a quick dinner. You must order food and drinks from the bar...so do not sit and…read moreexpect someone to ask for your order. You'll see it's busy and this approach is more efficient as servers will deliver your order table side. Servers were kind and polite. The ambiance is wonderful.

Stopped for a quick lunch. It was a bit busy, but food came out within 30 minutes. The prices were…read moredecent considering the location. Can bring children in, but place probably gets more rowdy at night.

Rhubarb & Raspberry

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The Regal

3.4(36 reviews)

0.3 mi

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Came at 9:15, still standing outside in the line at 9:50. It's freezing cold, many people are…read moreleaving the pub and the bouncers are just chilling having a laugh not paying attention. I like wether-spoons but this establishment needs to up their security management. 0 stars.

One of my favorite spots during my study abroad experience!…read more During my time there they had a special for steak, one side order, and a drink on Tuesdays. All the beer on tap were relatively cheap considering the currency exchange rate with the states. Besides that, the dj and dance floor always kept the mood up during 'college' night and I wouldn't expect anything less if I'm ever in the area again!

Bouncers slacking on the clock

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The Clarendon Arms

4.6(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

The meat eaters in ou group loved the Sunday roast at Clarendon. They had either smoked brisket or…read morepork belly on offer. The brisket was tender and flavorful and the sides were amazing. The veggie option was a Wellington but it was mostly potatoes wrapped in a pastry crust, carb-o-rama. Unfortunately they are now closed as they transition to new management (not our fault). Hopefully they will be open and making great Sunday roasts again soon.

Small British Pub with wonderful food. Off the beaten path. Definitely a favorite with the…read morelocals. There is also a back outside seating area. Love the bartenders behind the bar, especially Amber.

A sign of great food

Le menu

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Brisket Sunday roast

The Cambridge Brew House

3.5(31 reviews)

0.4 mi

I hang here whenever I'm in Cambridge - it's the only real Craft joint in the town - but I can…read morenever get a handle on it. So I went to their 'Craft festival' a few weeks back and, um, um? There, was, ummmmmm nothing. I did have a draught carrot Saison - a first even for Craft Jesus! - which was seriously nasty in a bad/good way. Still, if you remember it, somethings going on, right? They have some weird taps and the occasional DIPA, still a rare Craft horse in the UK. It just doesn't come together for me. You have to be 'eating' to sit in the booth area - most unCrafty - and too much hipster dust has settled into the floorboards. My Craft Jesus rating a confused PA/IBA 52 IBU

I could easily spend a few hours in The Cambridge Brewhouse. In fact, I think we did!…read more It's good to see somewhere balance between pub and bar, and Cambridge is lucky to have somewhere like the Brew House as opposed to the usual chain suspects. The interior is very light and there's plenty of seating, with a 'restaurant' section towards the back and more upstairs. We headed straight to the bar when we arrived and looked over the different options. As usual, there were cask and keg available, which you can choose either from looking at the different labels (so sue me, I often choose my drinks based on the design!) or at the large blackboard. They also have some cans and bottles in the fridges, plus wines and spirits are also available. I tried some of the Cambridge Brewhouse's own pale ale - when in Rome and all that - and stuck with it for a couple of pints. It was nice and light, and a great session beer. Service was friendly and reminded me very much of drinking in Manchester; they're more than willing to let you taste a few of the beers and talk you through their favourites on that day. Worth a visit if you're a beer fan.

Squash fritters

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Comfy booths

Flying Pig

4.7(10 reviews)

0.7 mi

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Okay, if I'm finally getting to review in the UK after 2 years of waiting where do I start? How…read moreabout the pub at the end of my street? YESSS Because my local is amazing. Truly. It's got strange live music, a pool table, a beer garden, free newspapers, a small but decent selection of beers, seating on the street, bar billiards (sometimes) and... thousands of pigs. That's right - this dark but warm little pub is brimful of random pig toys, pig posters and pig sculptures. It adds a unique atmosphere to an already well-known atmospheric pub. Being only about 20 houses away, you can trust me that this is a true local gem. After 5 on most nights you'll find this place packed with drinkers who can't be bothered to go home just yet or catch the train home to the villages. Even if it's near-freezing out you'll still see us taking our beers out and sitting on the grass by the BBC next door so that the smokers can smoke away. And on a hot summer night - it's just perfect. No need to go home until I get thrown out.

It's nice enough. A bit on the pretentious side a small English style pub with an intimate manner…read more Good beer but missing the pub classics. Musicians followed poets and etc on the tiny area for performing. None rated above a 'meh' but better than a sports crowd glued to the glowing grinning eye of the government.

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The Maypole

3.9(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere.. don't miss it!! Yummy!! Great Italian cuisine with a pub…read moreflare. Loved it!

This place was recommended by an acquaintance of mine who lived while studying in Cambridge. The…read moreplace itself is small but the beer garden is twice as big and since we happened to be visiting on an unusually warm day in the beginning of April, we enjoyed several refreshing drinks outside. We had a chat with the friendly owners who are Italian immigrants and the wines (tangy with a bitter finish) and beers (hoppy) they recommended were just as they described them. We shared an aubergine bake (delicious) and chips (small and nothing special). Luckily they weren't t showing any matches and the garden wasn't packed.