Join your host, Terence Williams, for a tour of six of Cambridge’s most storied pubs — places where history, community, and good food & drink combine. Every pub here has an active web presence or is well recognized locally, so listeners can find them easily.
Places featured:
The Eagle
Website: theeaglepubcambridge.co.uk
Address: Bene’t Street, Cambridge CB2 3QN
Highlights: One of Cambridge’s most famous pubs, The Eagle is known not just for pints but for historic moments — it’s claimed to be where Watson & Crick first announced the structure of DNA.
The Maypole Freehouse
Website: maypolefreehouse.co.uk
Address: 20a Portugal Place, Cambridge, CB5 8AF
Highlights: A family-run, award‑winning pub with a large rotating selection of ales from independent breweries, plus Italian‑style food influences in their kitchen.
The Free Press
Website: freepresscambridge.com
Address: 7 Prospect Row, Cambridge CB1 1DU
Highlights: A “cosy backstreet” pub with a literary twist — walls lined with newspaper pages, snug interior, strong seasonal menu and a good beer selection.
The Castle Inn
Website: thecastleinn.pub
Address: 36 Castle Street Cambridge
Highlights: A pub with roots going back centuries. Their current incarnation offers home‑cooked meals, craft beers, and a warm, unpretentious vibe.
The Burleigh Arms
Website: burleigharmscambridge.co.uk
Address: 9-11 Newmarket Rd, Cambridge CB5 8EG
Highlights: Built originally as a brewery tap in the 1820s, this pub embraces its heritage while offering a modern gastro pub feel.
The Anchor
Website: www.anchorcambridge.com
Address: Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9EL
Highlights: A riverside classic — overlooks the Mill Pond and close to Queens’ College’s Mathematical Bridge. A great spot for pub food with a view.
