
Our Favourite Places
City
An alternative guide to Cambridge.
We asked our students to share the best bits of Cambridge with you. Some of them are hidden gems and some of the actually hidden. Some will have you queuing round the block but trust us – it'll be worth it.


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The Empress
72 Thoday StreetCambridge CB1 3AX
The Empress If you live near, on or just off Mill Road this place should be your Cambridge local, in fact even if you don't live within walking distance this should still be your local!
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Calverley's Brewery & Taproom
23A Hooper StCambridge CB1 2NZ
Calverley's Brewery is a beer lovers hidden gem, based just off Mill Road in the heart of Cambridge.
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The Maypole
20A Portugal PlCambridge CB5 8AF
For a great list of ales and craft beer and good sized pub garden, look no further than The Maypole!
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Walks
Dinky Doors
VariousYou might have tried Geocaching but Dinky Doors are Cambridge through and through. Why? Because frankly they’re a bit weird...
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Food & Drink
Hot Numbers
Dales Brewery, 5/6 Gwydir StCambridge CB1 2LJ
Hot Numbers has a cult status in Cambridge and it is well deserved. They serve the best coffee in town, play/showcase some great music and have really tasty food as well.
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Food & Drink
Espresso Library
210 East RoadCambridge CB1 1BG
Espresso Library is a airy, glass-fronted cafe with bikes hanging from ceiling, with a delicious range of artisan coffees and tasty homemade food.
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Food & Drink
5 blends coffee shop
42 Mill Rd, PetersfieldCambridge CB1 2AD
Amazing and unique artwork on the walls giving you modern yet rustic vibe. It's the perfect spot for getting some work down, having some down time alone or having a catchup with your mates.
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Arjuna Wholefoods
12 Mill Rd, PetersfieldCambridge CB1 2AD
A Cambridge staple, a wholefood shop with heritage offering ethically sourced and high quality organic artisan food and daily vegan meals to take-away, a must visit!
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Food & Drink
Jack's Gelato
6 Benet StCambridge CB2 3QN
If you’re looking for some amazing gelato (and even if you’re not!) then Jack’s Gelato is the place to go. Jack’s is so good, and loved by so many, that I was once stood in a queue for an ice cream there at 10pm on Wednesday in February!
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Food & Drink
Vegan Vice
170 East RdCambridge CB1 1DB
It's probably the best fast-food place in Cambridge and caters to all diets so if you're going with friends everybody will find something they want. If your thinking you'll be eating dry tofu burgers or flavourless Quorn nuggets, you are dead wrong.
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Shopping
24 Hour Club
39A St Andrew's SCambridge CB2 3AR
This designer clothes shop sources the newest urban fashion from places such as France, New York, London, and Japan. It has 2 floors of clothing and a cool interior using ladders as clothing rails and led lights for a relaxed vibe while shopping.
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Shopping
Jemporium Vintage
6A Burleigh StCambridge CB1 1DG
A wonderful breath of individuality and the home of alternative fashion in Cambridge. You'll find a carefully curated range of band t shirts, comfortable denim, genuine American high school varsity wear and some unique sportswear.
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Food & Drink
Full Circle Cafe
9 Norfolk StCambridge CB1 2LD
Zero waste & ethical shop on 9 Norfolk street. Lovely little shop, and quite affordable considering they are completely plastic-free and mostly organic. They also offer a discount for students. (Jay Wright, BA Illustration).
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Food & Drink
Doppelganger
59 Regent St,Cambridge CB2 1AB
Vegan burger restaurant. Funky interior and some of the best vegan burgers out there! (Jay Wright, BA Illustration).
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Food & Drink
Thrive Cafe
5-7 Norfolk St,Cambridge CB1 2LD
My favourite place to hang out and chat with some tea and cake is Thrive Cambridge Cafe, next to the university. (Alice Setti, BA Fine Art).
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Christ’s Pieces
15 Emmanuel RdCambridge CB1 1JW
My favourite park instead is Christ’s pieces to go read or draw or just walk. (Alice Setti, BA Fine Art).
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