In no particular order here are our hand-picked top ten places to eat in Cambridge with outside dining, perfect for the summer.
SIX & Roof Terrace at Varsity Hotel
Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AQ
With a BBQ menu available for weekend lunches and stunning views SIX is perfect for a summery meal out when the weather’s right. After lunch head to the roof terrace for cocktails in the sun shine and 360 degree views of the city. www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk/roof-garden.php
The Oak Bistro
6 Lensfield Rd, Cambridge CB2 1EG
A great place to eat, with a relaxed atmosphere and sophisticated food, this restaurant has a walled garden which makes it perfect for a late lunch on a sunny August day. www.theoakbistro.co.uk
The Punt Yard
6-8 Quayside, Cambridge CB5 8AB
For a quirky feel and retro décor go to the Punt Yard on the Quayside. With an eccentric list of cocktails this is a great place to go on a warm summers evening. www.puntyard.com
Riverside Terrace at the Anchor
A Riverside Terrace with gorgeous unadulterated views of the River Cam, this is a fantastic place to go people watching and enjoy your lunch. www.anchorcambridge.com
The Boathouse
A popular waterfront watering hole, this pub is great to relax and watch the river. Even better, just in time for summer The Boathouse has new summer special burgers for you to try. www.boathouse-cambridge.co.uk/
La Mimosa
Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AQ
This is a favourite on the Cambridge restaurant scene and this riverside restaurant is family run too so check out their traditional Italian cuisine.
The Granta
14 Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EX
An expansive beer garden and free wifi makes this family friendly pub a great place to spend your lunch time in Cambridge. www.granta-cambridge.co.uk
Don Pasquale
12 Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3NJ
Italian family dining at its finest Don Pasquale has been open for decades, so stop by if you’re shopping in the city centre and need a milkshake but don’t want to get out of the sun. donpasquale.co.uk
Hotel Felix
Whitehouse Ln, Huntingdon Rd, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0LX
If the weather behaves the Hotel Felix has beautiful gardens for eating, but should the weather turn a little English there’s seating in the orangery; perfect for a evening dinner. www.hotelfelix.co.uk
The Senate Bar and Bistro
1 St Mary’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PQ
Central to Cambridge with sheltered seating, this is the perfect place to stop for lunch if you’re shopping for some new summer clothes. thesenatebistro.com
