Cambridge this weekend - what to do?
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There's a Cau branch that opened recently, bit on the expensive side but my family have been and say the food is excellent.
Depending on what you're interested in, the Fitzwilliam Museum is open at weekends and has some nice stuff on display, bonus points as it's indoors. Likewise some of the colleges are free to stroll around, the more famous ones (Kings, Trinity, Kings) all charge various rates to get through the doors.
You could go punting but you might freeze.
Try checking the Cambridge Corn Exchange and the Arts Theatre websites to see what's on this weekend.
Also how are you getting there? The train station is a good 25-30 minute walk from the city centre, and it is not a car-friendly city if you're driving in.
Depending on what you're interested in, the Fitzwilliam Museum is open at weekends and has some nice stuff on display, bonus points as it's indoors. Likewise some of the colleges are free to stroll around, the more famous ones (Kings, Trinity, Kings) all charge various rates to get through the doors.
You could go punting but you might freeze.
Try checking the Cambridge Corn Exchange and the Arts Theatre websites to see what's on this weekend.
Also how are you getting there? The train station is a good 25-30 minute walk from the city centre, and it is not a car-friendly city if you're driving in.
I can recommend De Luca restaurant on Regent Street - you may need to ring in advance and check for space though
Also the Galleria restaurant on Bridge Street. Pub called the Punter was good for food but again, it's very busy at weekends. For late night kebab action I recommend Gardenia in Rose Crescent.
I am a bit out of touch with pubs and clubs these days, as I moved 11 years ago. I am going back tonight to visit family for a couple of nights.
Also the Galleria restaurant on Bridge Street. Pub called the Punter was good for food but again, it's very busy at weekends. For late night kebab action I recommend Gardenia in Rose Crescent.
I am a bit out of touch with pubs and clubs these days, as I moved 11 years ago. I am going back tonight to visit family for a couple of nights.
MentalSarcasm said:
There's a Cau branch that opened recently, bit on the expensive side but my family have been and say the food is excellent.
Depending on what you're interested in, the Fitzwilliam Museum is open at weekends and has some nice stuff on display, bonus points as it's indoors. Likewise some of the colleges are free to stroll around, the more famous ones (Kings, Trinity, Kings) all charge various rates to get through the doors.
You could go punting but you might freeze.
Try checking the Cambridge Corn Exchange and the Arts Theatre websites to see what's on this weekend.
Also how are you getting there? The train station is a good 25-30 minute walk from the city centre, and it is not a car-friendly city if you're driving in.
Plenty of pubs on the walk in from the station though, also usually loads of taxis waiting at the station, and its only about £5 into the town centre. If you choose to go punting, plenty of pubs down by the river and walking into town from there, The Anchor, The Mill, The eagle, The Bath House...Depending on what you're interested in, the Fitzwilliam Museum is open at weekends and has some nice stuff on display, bonus points as it's indoors. Likewise some of the colleges are free to stroll around, the more famous ones (Kings, Trinity, Kings) all charge various rates to get through the doors.
You could go punting but you might freeze.
Try checking the Cambridge Corn Exchange and the Arts Theatre websites to see what's on this weekend.
Also how are you getting there? The train station is a good 25-30 minute walk from the city centre, and it is not a car-friendly city if you're driving in.
Ok, firstly 'NO PUNTING', I have a small nightmare doing this in Oxford, never again!! 
We're staying quite central (just a Premier Inn) and so can walk to most places by the look of it. It should be dry but cold this weekend according to the forecast.
We;re sure to end up drinking /eating quite a lot so thanks for the suggestions so far
We're staying quite central (just a Premier Inn) and so can walk to most places by the look of it. It should be dry but cold this weekend according to the forecast.
We;re sure to end up drinking /eating quite a lot so thanks for the suggestions so far
If you're staying at the premier inn on Newmarket road (I assume as its the only one walkable to the centre) this place does really good thai food and real ales Wrestlers Cambridge its on Newmarket road in front of the massive Tesco.
Get yourself to the Pint Shop http://pintshop.co.uk/
Great range of beers, awesome selection of gins, great food (deep froed pork belly was a particular favourite).
If you want a Chinese, Charlie Chans on Regent Street is good - good food, tables with lazy susans, and a cheesey house band.
The Chop House on Kings Parade is also good for a solid feed, and just up from there is The Eagle, where Crick and Watson went for a pint to celebrate discovering DNA and at the back is the RAF Bar where the airmen based in the area on World War 2 burned all sorts of things into the ceiling. Oh, and there's a patch of wall signed by the original Memphis Belle crew.
Things to do? Obviously there's the colleges to stroll around, there's the Fitzwilliam Museum, there's a temporary ice rink on Parker's Piece at the moment. If you've access to a car, Duxford is just down the road.
Great range of beers, awesome selection of gins, great food (deep froed pork belly was a particular favourite).
If you want a Chinese, Charlie Chans on Regent Street is good - good food, tables with lazy susans, and a cheesey house band.
The Chop House on Kings Parade is also good for a solid feed, and just up from there is The Eagle, where Crick and Watson went for a pint to celebrate discovering DNA and at the back is the RAF Bar where the airmen based in the area on World War 2 burned all sorts of things into the ceiling. Oh, and there's a patch of wall signed by the original Memphis Belle crew.
Things to do? Obviously there's the colleges to stroll around, there's the Fitzwilliam Museum, there's a temporary ice rink on Parker's Piece at the moment. If you've access to a car, Duxford is just down the road.
tobinen said:
I can recommend De Luca restaurant on Regent Street - you may need to ring in advance and check for space though
Also the Galleria restaurant on Bridge Street. Pub called the Punter was good for food but again, it's very busy at weekends. For late night kebab action I recommend Gardenia in Rose Crescent.
I am a bit out of touch with pubs and clubs these days, as I moved 11 years ago. I am going back tonight to visit family for a couple of nights.
Good shout on Gardenia for kebab action. You can even dine in and they have a booze licence. The alternative for late night kebab action is The Trailer of Life on Market Square.Also the Galleria restaurant on Bridge Street. Pub called the Punter was good for food but again, it's very busy at weekends. For late night kebab action I recommend Gardenia in Rose Crescent.
I am a bit out of touch with pubs and clubs these days, as I moved 11 years ago. I am going back tonight to visit family for a couple of nights.
Europa1 said:
The Eagle, where Crick and Watson went for a pint to celebrate discovering DNA and at the back is the RAF Bar where the airmen based in the area on World War 2 burned all sorts of things into the ceiling. Oh, and there's a patch of wall signed by the original Memphis Belle crew.
OP - you must absolutely, unequivocally go to The Eagle. It just reeks of history - absolutely dripping with it. Remarkable place. Vocal Minority said:
Europa1 said:
The Eagle, where Crick and Watson went for a pint to celebrate discovering DNA and at the back is the RAF Bar where the airmen based in the area on World War 2 burned all sorts of things into the ceiling. Oh, and there's a patch of wall signed by the original Memphis Belle crew.
OP - you must absolutely, unequivocally go to The Eagle. It just reeks of history - absolutely dripping with it. Remarkable place. Undirection said:
Vocal Minority said:
Europa1 said:
The Eagle, where Crick and Watson went for a pint to celebrate discovering DNA and at the back is the RAF Bar where the airmen based in the area on World War 2 burned all sorts of things into the ceiling. Oh, and there's a patch of wall signed by the original Memphis Belle crew.
OP - you must absolutely, unequivocally go to The Eagle. It just reeks of history - absolutely dripping with it. Remarkable place. Ok, had a good weekend. Stayed in the Premier Inn East just 5-10 mins walk from town. Went to The Eagle pub which was nice and historic, did the bus tour too which was good but cold and worth it for the info about Cambridge and stopped off at Botanic Gardens (which were ok but nothing great). Lots of eating and drinking in various cosy pubs. Overall a nice place to visit. Thanks for all the tips guys!
Europa1 said:
Good shout on Gardenia for kebab action. You can even dine in and they have a booze licence. The alternative for late night kebab action is The Trailer of Life on Market Square.
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