Cambridge pubs 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 pubs in Cambridge
01 · Cambridge
Bene't Street
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Iconic 1667 · DNA
Iconic 1667 Bene't Street 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 Magdalene Street pub — Cambridge's oldest.
Order: A pint of cask ale
03 · Cambridge
Mill Lane
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Iconic · Riverside
Iconic Mill Lane riverside pub on the Cam.
Order: A pint by the river
04 · Cambridge
Gwydir Street
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic Gwydir Street real-ale pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
05 · Cambridge
Prospect Row
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic Prospect Row 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
King Street
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Iconic · Old guard
Iconic King Street old-guard pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
08 · Cambridge
Silver Street
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Iconic · Riverside
Iconic Silver Street riverside pub.
Order: A pint by the punts
09 · Cambridge
Bridge Street
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic Bridge Street real-ale pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
10 · Cambridge
Regent Street
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic Regent Street real-ale pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
How Cambridge drinks in a pub
The 10 above are where Cambridge actually drinks in pubs — proper cask ale, regulars who know the staff, the kind of room that earns the word.
