FOOD & DRINK
Cambridge is busy at weekends so we encourage you to book dinner in advance.
Cambridge has an extensive number of places to eat and the below is just a starting point. When booking, please keep in mind that all walks should be back in Cambridge by 5pm on Saturday (but may be later for the long walks).
All walks on the Saturday morning start from Cambridge train station so we have also provided some suggestions for breakfast in this area too.
Breakfast
Pret a Manger
Location: Opposite train station
Telephone number: 01223357641
Opening hours:
Friday 07:00 - 20:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Menu: Soups, sandwiches, baguettes, wraps, hot drinks, snacks…
Website: www.pret.co.uk/en-gb/find-a-pret/cb1%202ga
Please note; there are other Pret a Manger cafes in Cambridge too.
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Simply Food, Marks & Spencer
Location: Cambridge station
Opening hours:
Fri & Sat 7am-10pm
Sun 9am-10pm
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Michaelhouse cafe
Location: Trinity Street, Saint Michaels Church, Cambridge CB2 1SU
Distance from train station: Approx 1.5 miles from the station
Telephone number: 01223 309147
Opening hours: Fri & Sat 8am-5pm, closed Sunday
Cost rating: Up to £9, depending on the menu on the day
Menu: Simple, handmade food, menu changes daily
Website: www.michaelhousecafe.co.uk
Note; this is the venue for Saturday night’s entertainment
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Caffe Nero
Location: Opposite the station
Telephone number: 01223 355309
Opening hours: Daily 7am-8pm
Menu; Baked pastries, breakfast pots and ciabatta rolls. Most dietary requirements catered for
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Station Tavern
Location: Next to train station
Telephone number: 01223 489 570
Opening hours:
Breakfast served 9am-2pm
Cost rating: A range up to £10
Menu: Breakfast baps, full English, pancakes etc
Website www.thestationtavern.co.uk
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Dinner
Old Ticket Office
Locatio:n Next to train station
Telephone number: 01223 859 017
Opening hours:
Fri & Sat – Midday-Midnight (Food 12-10pm),
Sun – 10am-11pm (Food 10-9pm)
Cost rating Approx. £10 for a main
How to pre book Online: www.oldticketoffice.com/#bookatable or call.
Menu: Vegan options available. Pub food
Website: www.oldticketoffice.com
Takeaway available
They also serve brunch from 10am
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Tradizioni
Location: 18 The Broadway, Cambridge CB1 3AH
Distance from train station: 0.6 mile walk
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:00
Cost rating: Up to £15
How to pre book: www.tradizionirestaurant.com/reserve-a-table
Menu: Italian
Website www.tradizionirestaurant.com
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All Bar One
Location: 36 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AR
Distance from train station: 1 mile walk
Telephone number: 01223 371081
Opening hours:
Friday 10am - 1am
Saturday 9am - 1am
Sunday 9am - 10.30pm
Cost rating: Approx £10-13 for a main
How to pre book: Online www.allbarone.co.uk/national-search/east-england/all-bar-one-cambridge/bookings or call 01223 371081.
Menu: A range including Tapas, burgers, salmon. Vegetarian and vegan options available
Website www.allbarone.co.uk/national-search/east-england/all-bar-one-cambridge
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Steak and Honour
Location: 4 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 3QB
Distance from train station: 1.4 mile walk
Opening hours:
Fri: 12:00pm - 3.00pm 5:00pm - 9.30pm
Sat: 12:00pm- 10:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Unable to pre book
Menu: Burgers (vegetarian available)
Website: www.steakandhonour.co.uk
Please note, they also have vans at the below locations on Friday:
12-2 foodPark, West Cambridge
6-9 Calverley’s Brewery, Hooper St.
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Bill’s
Location: 34-35 Green St, Cambridge, CB2 3JX
Distance from train station: 1.5 mile walk
Telephone number: 0122 332 9638
Opening hours:
Friday & Saturday: 8am - 11pm
Sunday: 8am - 10:30pm
Cost rating: Approx £12-15 for a main
How to pre book Online: bills-website.co.uk/booking-process/cambridge
Menu: Variety of food including risotto, chicken dishes, curry, mac & cheese
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Chain restaurants set on or near the riverside location of Quayside/Bridge Street include (with phone numbers):
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Las Iguanas 01223 460540
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Café Rouge 01223 364961
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Wildwood 01223 358575
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Prezzo 01223 314954
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Byron 01223 462927
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Bella Italia 01223 462927
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And more….
These restaurants are less than half a mile walk from Michaelhouse, the Saturday night venue.
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Stem and Glory
Location: 13 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LH
Distance from train station: 1.5 mile walk
Telephone number: 01223 314331
Opening hours: 5:30pm-11pm
Cost rating: Approx £10-12 for a main
How to pre book: Call 01223 314331 or info@stemandglory.uk or online: www.stemandglory.uk/book-a-table
Menu: Vegan
Website: www.stemandglory.uk/cambridge
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The Free Press
Location: 7 Prospect Row, Cambridge CB1 1DU
Distance from train station: 1 mile walk
Telephone number: 01223 368337
Opening hours
Bar: 12am
Kitchen: 6-9pm, sun 12-4pm
Cost rating: Mains £8-13
How to pre book: They take lunch and dinner reservations for all party sizes. For same day bookings please call 01223 368 337. For advance bookings please email contact@freepresscambridge.com
Menu: Pub food including burgers, salads, their famous scotch eggs.
Website: www.freepresscambridge.com
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The Earl of Derby
Location: 129 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1PG
Distance from train station: Less than half a mile walk
Telephone number: 01223 352785
Opening hours/food serving times:
Friday & Saturday 12 noon - 3.00pm / 6.00pm - 10.00pm
Sunday 12 noon - 10.00pm
Cost rating: Most mains under £10
How to pre book: Call 01223 352785
Menu: Pub food – fish and chips, pie, Sausage and mash, lasagne etc
Website www.theearlofderby.com/
Please note, breakfast also served here from 7:30am
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Millworks
Location: MillWorks, The Watermill, Newnham Road, Cambridge CB3 9EY
Distance from train station: 1.4 mile walk
Telephone number: 01223 367507
Opening hours:
Friday 11am - 10.30pm
Saturday 10am - 10.30pm
Sunday 10am - 9.30pm
Cost rating: Mains from £14
How to pre book Email info@themillworks.co.uk or call 01223 367507
Menu: Chicken breast, pork belly, lamb chops, spiced aubergine etc
Website www.themillworks.co.uk
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Navadhanya
Location: 73 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8EG
Distance from train station: 1.3 mile walk
Telephone numbe:r 01223 300583
Opening hours:
Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00
Sun 12:30–21:00
Cost rating: Likely to be over £20 per head
How to pre book: Online bookings can be made for up to 24 hours ahead of your visit, and bookings within 24 hours can be made by telephone.
‘Walk in’ tables are also available outside of the busier times. www.navadhanya.co.uk/book-reservation
Menu: Indian
Website: navadhanya.co.uk
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