MillWorks

You'll find yourself in one of Cambridge's more atmospheric spots the moment you walk into this converted watermill on Newnham Road. There's something genuinely appealing about eating somewhere with actual history—the bones of the building matter here, and they've resisted the urge to sterilise it. The Cam runs alongside, and you get that rare thing in Cambridge: a restaurant that feels grown-up but doesn't take itself too seriously. The kitchen does honest, seasonal food without the pretension that can sometimes creep into the city's dining scene. It's the kind of place you'd genuinely want to bring friends who are visiting, and equally the kind where locals keep coming back.