Regan & Clay’s rec's for Cambridge
City/town information
A lovely little city just a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge north station. Great riverside walks through the fens with stunning views of the cathedral
64 locals recommend
Ely
A lovely little city just a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge north station. Great riverside walks through the fens with stunning views of the cathedral
Saint Ives
The cutest little town. A 20km bike ride away, or just hop on the bus.
Food scene
Barbarella
39 High StreetA lovely cafe with amazing coffee, cakes, and sandwiches (vegan friendly).
The best Chinese takeout in Cambridge. Cash only. Call ahead to order, usually ready within 15-25 minutes.
Four Seasons Take Away (Chinese Food)Cambridge
8 Milton RdThe best Chinese takeout in Cambridge. Cash only. Call ahead to order, usually ready within 15-25 minutes.
Stir
253 Chesterton RdA Chesterton staple, especially if you're looking to sit in for a coffee.
A classic riverside pub, a bit overpriced, but can be worth it for the view of the river, Midsummer's common, and the rowers
31 locals recommend
Fort St George
A classic riverside pub, a bit overpriced, but can be worth it for the view of the river, Midsummer's common, and the rowers
Amazing and authentic polish food, incredibly reasonable pricing.
10 locals recommend
Polonia Club Cambridge
231 Chesterton RdAmazing and authentic polish food, incredibly reasonable pricing.
The Cambridge Brew House
1 King StA fresh take on British pub food and vibes
A two Michelin star restaurant in a Victorian-era, riverside cottage Naturally, very expensive but we've never been disappointed. The food, service, and setting are all exceptional.
46 locals recommend
Midsummer House
A two Michelin star restaurant in a Victorian-era, riverside cottage Naturally, very expensive but we've never been disappointed. The food, service, and setting are all exceptional.
The best sushi in town (reasonably priced for what it is). If you're on a budget, I'd suggest sushi mania.
8 locals recommend
Sticks'n'Sushi Cambridge
2 Wheeler StThe best sushi in town (reasonably priced for what it is). If you're on a budget, I'd suggest sushi mania.
Delicious food and drinks for any time of day - amazing brunch, amazing dinner. Super cute interior. Very good if you have dietary requirements
23 locals recommend
The Old Bicycle Shop
104 Regent StDelicious food and drinks for any time of day - amazing brunch, amazing dinner. Super cute interior. Very good if you have dietary requirements
The cutest pub in Cambridge. Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. A modest selection of beers, but really nice and well-priced food (vegan friendly).
34 locals recommend
The Punter
3 Pound HillThe cutest pub in Cambridge. Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. A modest selection of beers, but really nice and well-priced food (vegan friendly).
Another fabulous coffee shop. They do some nice Friday night gigs as well.
50 locals recommend
Hot Numbers Coffee (Dale's Brewery)
5/6 Gwydir StAnother fabulous coffee shop. They do some nice Friday night gigs as well.
Amazing beer selection - slightly pricy. A classic local pub where students and locals enjoy a nice pint.
32 locals recommend
The Cambridge Blue
85-87 Gwydir StAmazing beer selection - slightly pricy. A classic local pub where students and locals enjoy a nice pint.
Noodles Plus + 八方小厨
24A Mill RoadOne of the best chinese noodle places. Often a line, but worth it
Cafe Oriental Dumpling Bar
9 Burleigh StIncredible dumplings. Very fast. Cash only
The best ice cream in town. If it's cold, check out their hot chocolate (including the vegan option).
12 locals recommend
Jack's Gelato
6 Bene't StThe best ice cream in town. If it's cold, check out their hot chocolate (including the vegan option).
Great little cafe for excellent espresso-based coffees and delicious yet affordable breakfast (full English or Turkish)
Cafe Camtown
Great little cafe for excellent espresso-based coffees and delicious yet affordable breakfast (full English or Turkish)
Sightseeing
A university-owned art gallery and house with a lovely backstory. Very unique, really a must-see. It's free, but book ahead (online) as spaces fill up, especially on the weekends
106 locals recommend
Kettle's Yard
Castle StreetA university-owned art gallery and house with a lovely backstory. Very unique, really a must-see. It's free, but book ahead (online) as spaces fill up, especially on the weekends
The real heart of Cambridge. The colleges are lovely, and definitely check them out, but Mill Road is where those who truly know Cambridge go to eat, shop, and people watch.
19 locals recommend
Mill Road
The real heart of Cambridge. The colleges are lovely, and definitely check them out, but Mill Road is where those who truly know Cambridge go to eat, shop, and people watch.
A lovely place to wander with views of the meadows and the river. Check out the towpath on the north side, or brave the mud on the south side. Check out the nearby pub, the Plough - a bit over priced, but very scenic.
Ditton Meadows
6 Wadloes RdA lovely place to wander with views of the meadows and the river. Check out the towpath on the north side, or brave the mud on the south side. Check out the nearby pub, the Plough - a bit over priced, but very scenic.
The Snug Bar Lensfield Road
67 Lensfield RdA cool venue to see some indie artists
Lovely green space. Keep heading south and you'll find Granchester, another beautiful meadow walk with plenty of pub stop options.
12 locals recommend
Lammas Land
61 Newnham RdLovely green space. Keep heading south and you'll find Granchester, another beautiful meadow walk with plenty of pub stop options.