Historic Pubs & Their Stories in Cambridge

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.