The Free Press

You'll find The Free Press tucked away on Prospect Row, just a short walk from the town centre—the kind of place where the barstaff know everyone's name and the crowd's a genuine mix of students, academics and lifelong Cambridge locals. It's got that reassuring, unpretentious vibe that's increasingly rare: no gimmicks, no gastropub posturing, just good beer, decent food and the sort of wood-panelled interior that feels like it's been doing its thing for decades. The riverside location is a genuine bonus, especially if you can grab a table outside on a decent evening.