Cambridge Cabin Guidebook
Drinks
Oldest pub on the river Cam with pretty views over Midsummer Common and the river.
Oldest pub on the River Cam dating back to 16th century. Lovely position in Midsummer Common next to the river.
Lovely place for drinks although food is quite basic so recommend you head elsewhere for eating out.
31 locals recommend
Fort St George
Oldest pub on the River Cam dating back to 16th century. Lovely position in Midsummer Common next to the river.
Lovely place for drinks although food is quite basic so recommend you head elsewhere for eating out.
Scenic spot in the centre of Cambridge to enjoy a drink alongside the River Cam. Why not combine with a trip out on a punt on the river? 😊
16 locals recommend
The Anchor
Silver StreetScenic spot in the centre of Cambridge to enjoy a drink alongside the River Cam. Why not combine with a trip out on a punt on the river? 😊
The Orator
Round Church StreetFancy bar with great cocktails. Also nice outdoor area.
Our local pub, a 3 minute walk from the cabin. Lovely atmosphere and staff are really friendly. They do good food too.
29 locals recommend
The Old Spring
1 Ferry PathOur local pub, a 3 minute walk from the cabin. Lovely atmosphere and staff are really friendly. They do good food too.
Food scene
The Punter
3 Pound HillCharacterful pub with really good food. Highly recommend!
Sticks'n'Sushi Cambridge
2 Wheeler StDelicious sushi in cool setting
Great food and quite trendy. Book in the front bar for a casual meal and the restaurant at the back for a slightly more special/ smarter setting (my favourite bit).
35 locals recommend
Pint Shop
10 Peas HillGreat food and quite trendy. Book in the front bar for a casual meal and the restaurant at the back for a slightly more special/ smarter setting (my favourite bit).
Beautiful spot in an orchard to enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea - Scones are our favourite! Walk or cycle through the scenic grantchester meadows to get there.
72 locals recommend
The Orchard Tea Garden
47 Mill WayBeautiful spot in an orchard to enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea - Scones are our favourite! Walk or cycle through the scenic grantchester meadows to get there.
Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge. Sushi and sashimi sharing platters, ramen, tempura, katsu curries and much more!
KIBOU Japanese Restaurant & Bar Cambridge
Award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar in Cambridge. Sushi and sashimi sharing platters, ramen, tempura, katsu curries and much more!
Breakfast
Local cafe with delicious food and coffee. There is a great Stir bakery next door too!
58 locals recommend
Stir
253 Chesterton RdLocal cafe with delicious food and coffee. There is a great Stir bakery next door too!
Coffee
Characterful cafe with tasty cakes and pastries, only a 10 minute walk from the Cabin.
11 locals recommend
The Locker Cafe
54 King StCharacterful cafe with tasty cakes and pastries, only a 10 minute walk from the Cabin.
Best coffee in central Cambridge. We like to sit in the Round Church’s garden opposite.
12 locals recommend
Bould Brothers Coffee
16 Round Church StBest coffee in central Cambridge. We like to sit in the Round Church’s garden opposite.
Sightseeing
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetWonderful museum with great ancient Egyptian section
Beautiful landmark to explore. Tickets give you access to the grounds and the chapel. Kings college recommends you buy tickets in advance as they are limited but they do sell on the door too if available.
80 locals recommend
King's College
King's ParadeBeautiful landmark to explore. Tickets give you access to the grounds and the chapel. Kings college recommends you buy tickets in advance as they are limited but they do sell on the door too if available.
Beautiful walk or cycle along river to Grantchester (head to the Orchard Tea Garden or Red Lion pub)
41 locals recommend
Grantchester Meadows
Beautiful walk or cycle along river to Grantchester (head to the Orchard Tea Garden or Red Lion pub)
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 BrooksideLovely gardens to wander around.
Arts Picturehouse
38-39 St Andrew's StCharacterful cinema and cool bar
Cambridge Arts Theatre
6 St Edward's PassageGreat theatre with lots of good stuff on
Brilliant museum/ gallery and cafe. I love the tour of the house (separate to the gallery exhibition) - some incredible modern art and a beautiful space. You need to book a house tour slot in advance and it is free.
106 locals recommend
Kettle's Yard
Castle StreetBrilliant museum/ gallery and cafe. I love the tour of the house (separate to the gallery exhibition) - some incredible modern art and a beautiful space. You need to book a house tour slot in advance and it is free.
Lovely outdoor swimming pool on Jesus Green - definitely worth a dip. It is the longest swimming pool in the UK!
95 locals recommend
Jesus Green
Jesus GreenLovely outdoor swimming pool on Jesus Green - definitely worth a dip. It is the longest swimming pool in the UK!
Great tours passing some beautiful landmarks - Magdalane College Gardens, St John’s College, Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Clare College, Kings’ and Queens’ Colleges. Starting point is a short walk from the Cabin at Jesus Lock.
8 locals recommend
Cambridge Punt Company
Thompsons LaneGreat tours passing some beautiful landmarks - Magdalane College Gardens, St John’s College, Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Clare College, Kings’ and Queens’ Colleges. Starting point is a short walk from the Cabin at Jesus Lock.
Primo Cycles
Good place for renting bikes. Cambridge is perfect for getting about by bike.
Supermarket
The Co-operative Food
179-185 Chesterton RdNearest supermarket, 5 minute walk away.