Cambridge bars are where Watson and Crick announced DNA's structure — the 10 below show why they still earn their place.
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The 10 best bars in Cambridge
01 · Cambridge
Bene't Street
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Iconic 1667 · DNA
Iconic 1667 pub where Watson and Crick announced DNA's structure.
Order: A pint of cask ale in the RAF bar
02 · Cambridge
Magdalene Street
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Iconic 1432 · Historic
Iconic 1432 — Cambridge's oldest pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
03 · Cambridge
Mill Lane
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Iconic · Riverside
Iconic riverside pub on the Cam.
Order: A pint by the river
04 · Cambridge
Jesus Lane
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic Jesus Lane hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
05 · Cambridge
Gwydir Street
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic real-ale pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
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06 · Cambridge
Peas Hill
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Iconic · Craft beer
Iconic Peas Hill craft beer pub.
Order: A pint of local IPA
07 · Cambridge
Newnham Road
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Iconic · Riverside
Iconic Newnham Road riverside pub.
Order: A pint by the river
08 · Cambridge
Magdalene Street
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Iconic · Italian
Iconic Magdalene Street Italian wine bar.
Order: A glass of Barolo
09 · Cambridge
Silver Street
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Iconic · Riverside
Iconic Silver Street riverside pub.
Order: A pint by the punts
10 · Cambridge
Prospect Row
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic Prospect Row real-ale pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
How Cambridge drinks
The 10 above are where Cambridge actually drinks — cocktail rooms, hidden speakeasies, and pubs that earn the word. The full Cambridge bar index covers all of them.
