Over the years many customers have asked us to recommend a good pub for lunch or to go for a few drinks after they have gone punting. We have selected nine Cambridge pubs and three Grantchester pubs which we have impressed us the most and with whom we have worked most closely. We may even have enjoyed the occasional drink in one or two of them ourselves. Cheers!
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With its location by the side of Newnham mill pond, and overlooking Coe Fen, the Granta is perhaps the most beautifully situated pub in Cambridge.
Although it is only a couple of minutes' walk from the bustle of Silver Street, the Granta itself is an oasis of calm, making it the ideal place to enjoy a relaxed lunch or an early evening drink.
Unlike the Anchor, the Boathouse was never actively involved in boat-related business. It gained its name because of its involvement with the nearby Cambridge rowing clubs in the late 19th century.
The Boathouse is on the Lower River, just beneath Jesus Lock, and is a 5 minute walk from our Jesus Green station. The pub has a tiered outdoor seating area which overlooks the river.
The Baron of Beef opened in 1752 as part of a coaching Inn known as the Cock and Magpie; the other part is now the Mitre next door. With its long bar and narrow saloon it has the most traditional feel of all of the city centre pubs.
The Baron is located a few minutes' walk from our Magdalene Bridge station, with the city centre only a short distance away. It is renowned for its Sunday lunches.
The Eagle is steeped in history. Once a great coaching inn, it still retains its galleried coaching yard, whilst the ceiling of the famous Air Force Bar bears the graffiti of WWII aircrew. In 1953, two Eagle regulars, Crick and Watson, chose to announce their discovery of DNA here.
With its fine range of menus and beautiful interior, the Eagle is popular both at lunchtime and during the evening.
The Prince Regent is a traditional pub, which fronts onto Regent Street, but has the hidden bonus of an attractive courtyard to the rear, which backs onto Parker's Piece.
Because it is slightly off the beaten track the Prince Regent is less busy than the Avery nearby, which makes it the ideal place to go for a quiet drink or a Sunday lunch.
The Bath House was once the private abode of John Mere, who was University Registrar in the mid-16th century. His tomb is nearby in St. Bene't's churchyard. The University still delivers an annual sermon in the church to commemorate his name.
This pub is quite a hit with the local student population and every Wednesday evening during term time it hosts the University Quiz Society.
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The striking looking Avery pub occupies a fine late Victorian building, which was once an Avery Scales factory. The airy interior retains many original features, including brick floors and wooden roof beams.
The Avery is located just off Regent Street, overlooking the green space of Parker's Piece. The downstairs bar offers traditional pub food in spacious surroundings; upstairs there is a sports bar.
The Cambridge Arms is on King Street, where it was once part of an old student logistics test called the "King Street Run", which combined athletics with beer in an unwise way.
In more recent times the manager of the Cambridge Arms has worked hard to make it one of the very best food pubs in Cambridge.
