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 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

 

Website: caffenero.com/uk/stores/cambridge-the-square-691/

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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

Website: bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/Cambridge

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Chain restaurants set on or near the riverside location of Quayside/Bridge Street include (with phone numbers):

  • Las Iguanas  01223 460540

  • Café Rouge 01223 364961

  • Wildwood 01223 358575

  • Prezzo 01223 314954

  • Byron 01223 462927

  • Bella Italia 01223 462927

  • 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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