Interactive map: 12 perfect places to eat, drink and stay in Cambridge
We have teamed up with Cambridge BID to celebrate a dozen brilliant venues to enjoy throughout the city.
You can find details of them all on this map, or find out more about each of them below.
Simply click on an icon to learn what they have to offer.
1. Tram Depot
- Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY - opposite Anglia Ruskin University
- Contact: tramdepotcambs@gmail.com
The Tram Depot in Cambridge is a pub serving traditional and craft ales and ciders, fine wines, fresh cocktails and an extensive range of spirits! We have ever changing lunch and dinner menus, designed to cater to all.
2. Butch Annie's
- 23 Market Street, Cambridge CB2 3PA
- Visit: butchannies.com
- Contact: 01223 361792 / info@butchannies.com
Butch Annie’s is the ultimate burger bar, created by food lovers for food lovers. Burgers made with the finest grass-fed beef sourced from Scotland, craft beers on tap from Cambridge’s best brewer, funky cocktails and new to Butch…Detroit pizzas. Uncomplicated. Flavoursome. Hopelessly satisfying. What’s not to love!
3. Tabanco Tapas & Wine
- 38 Green Street, Cambridge CB2 3JX
- Visit: tabanco.co.uk
- Contact: 01223 751551 / info@tabanco.co.uk
Tabanco Tapas & Wine is a buzzy Spanish restaurant serving an ingredient-led menu of freshly-prepared modern tapas alongside an extensive wine list, sourced from many of Spain’s best small-scale wineries. Set on picturesque Green Street, it’s a place where you can unwind, enjoy the food, the wine and ultimately, feel looked after. A warm Spanish welcome awaits.
4. Regent Hotel
- 41 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AB
- Visit: regentbycitystay.co.uk
Historic and central, the Regent by Citystay offers the perfect base for Cambridge explorers. Tour the colleges, punt, or perhaps sample the great bars the city has to offer, and unwind from the hustle and bustle in our range of comfortable rooms – the ones overlooking Parker’s Piece are particularly special.
5. The Maypole
- 20a Portugal Place, Cambridge CB5 8AF
- Visit: maypolefreehouse.co.uk
Here at The Maypole, we believe our customers deserve the best from their pub. And it’s our job to give you just that. Based in the heart of historic Cambridge, The Maypole is a family-run traditional freehouse that prides itself on giving the warmest of welcomes. Enjoy our large outdoor heated area in your favourite family-run Cambridge pub. We are excited to share with you our new menu which is inspired by Italian street food.
We open Monday-Friday and Sunday from noon to 2.30pm and 5.30-11pm, and on Saturdays from noon to 11pm.
6. Tiffin Truck
- 22 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DB
- Visit: thetiffintruck.co.uk
- Contact: 01223 366111
A fast and funky bar and restaurant where you can enjoy Indian market food dishes alongside Indian craft beers and cocktails. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere of an Indian bazaar for a speedy lunch or delicious evening meal, to eat in or take away. Our menus have been inspired by Indian street food favourites and home-style tiffin lunches enjoyed by workers across India.
7. Jack’s Gelato
- 6 Bene’t Street, Cambridge CB2 3QN
- Visit: jacksgelato.com
- Instagram: @gelatojack
Offering the finest handmade ice creams and sorbets, with bold flavours and strong ethics.
8. The Locker
- 54 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1LN
- Visit: thelockercafe.co.uk
- Contact: 07566 216042
- Instagram: @thelockercafe
The Locker Cafe is family-run offering great coffee and teas, homemade cakes, locally sourced food. Brunch is served daily until 3pm. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. We use and sell pottery made by owner John. The cafe is dog friendly and we have outside seating. There is a 10 per cent discount for students.
9. Abantu
- 42 Hobson Street, Cambridge CB1 1NL
- Visit: cafe-abantu.co.uk
We are a family-run cafe located in the heart of Cambridge. We pride ourselves on using fair-trade or locally sourced ingredients in our food and drinks. Our environmentally-friendly ethos includes using green products for our takeaways and ensuring recycling is part of this.
10. Fitzbillies
- 51-52 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RG
- 36 Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UW
- Visit: fitzbillies.com
Fitzbillies is a 100-year-old bakery and café with two branches: the original in Trumpington Street and a smaller branch in Bridge Street. Both sell a huge variety of cakes, bread and of course the famous, ultra-sticky Chelsea buns, along with artisan coffee, ice cream and cold drinks. Visit Trumpington Street for brunch or a traditional afternoon tea with waiter service in the café/tearooms.
11. Bread & Meat
- 4 Bene’t St, Cambridge CB2 3QN
- Visit: breadandmeat.co.uk
Owned and run by Simon and Michelle in the heart of Cambridge since 2014, serving the finest British roast meats on sourdough ciabatta, our house bowls and poutine. Oven every day 11.30am until 8pm.
12. Gonville Hotel
- Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1LY
- Visit: gonvillehotel.co.uk
Located directly opposite Parker’s Piece, The Gonville Hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring Cambridge. It offer two delicious dining options - a fine-dining restaurant with a British seasonal menu, perfect for special occasions, and a relaxed, al fresco garden restaurant which offers a safe indoor/outdoor experience in an upscale casual environment. Private gardens, wellness rooms, live jazz, a love of dogs and a true sense of individuality make Gonville Hotel the perfect destination.
