The Earl of Derby

You'll find The Earl of Derby tucked away on Hills Road, that stretch between the city centre and the south side where actual Cambridge residents live rather than tourists. It's the kind of place where regulars have their spots at the bar, the landlord knows what you're drinking before you order, and nobody's worried about Instagram potential. The pub does good, straightforward food—proper pub classics that don't pretend to be anything they're not—and the ales are well-kept. It's got enough character in its bones that you can sense the decades of Friday nights and Sunday lunches soaked into the walls.