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Eagle
Cambridge's most famous pub has loosened the tongues and pickled the grey cells of many an illustrious academic in its day; among them Nobel Prize-winning scientists Crick and Watson, who are thought to have discovered the form of DNA. It's a traditional 16th-century pub with five cluttered cosy rooms, the back one popular with WWII airmen, who left their signatures on the ceiling.
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Fort St George
The ideal English summertime pub sandwiched between the grassy expanse of Midsummer Common and the punt-littered River Cam and with lots of picnic tables to install yourself at. Dating from the 16th century, the fort is said to be the oldest pub on the river, and has a snug crookedly beamed interior to decamp when the sun's gone in.
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Granta
If the exterior of this picturesque waterside pub overhanging a pretty mill pond looks strangely familiar it could be because it's the darling of many a television director. Its terrace sits directly beside the water and when your Dutch courage has been sufficiently fuelled, there are punts for hire alongside.
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St Radegund
A quirky little one-off pub - the smallest in town - run by an endearing eccentric and pulling a superb selection of unusual real ales, St Radegund is hidden behind a bluff exterior and sackcloth curtains; the interior is hung with paraffin lamps and the ceiling burnt with graffiti.
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Po Na Na Souk Bar
Sipping your cocktail in the intimate atmosphere of a Moroccan kasbah and nodding along to an eclectic mix of Latin, house and hip hop music, it's easy to understand why this late-night bar has remained a local favourite for a decade. Monday is hip-twisting salsa night.
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Twentytwo
Tucked down a tight passageway is this funky club kitted out in '70s décor with hallucinogenic carpets and baby blue-pink backlights and playing mostly mainstream choons. On Tuesday nights it hosts the city's best-loved gay and lesbian night.
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Fez
The city's top club, popular with town and gown ever since the stone age, Moroccan-themed Fez plays everything from hip hop to Latin funk and scores the cream of visiting DJs. Come early or expect queues.
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ADC
Students' theatre and home to the university's Footlights comedy troupe, which jump-started the careers of scores of England's comedy legends.
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Corn Exchange
The city's main centre for arts and entertainment, attracting the top names in pop and rock to ballet.
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Arts Theatre
Cambridge's biggest bona fide theatre puts on everything from pantomime to drama fresh from London's West End.
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Soul Tree
Funk, disco, '80s classics and not-so-big-name DJs at this popular club.
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Portland Arms
The best spot in town to catch a gig and see the pick of up-and-coming bands, the Portland is a popular student haunt and music venue. Its wood-panelled interior, honest attitude and spacious terrace make it a good bet any day of the week.
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Kingston Arms
Down to earth and full of character, this bright blue pub is tucked away off Mill Rd. Real ales, decent pub grub, a walled garden, free wi-fi and a friendly attitude make it well worth the effort to get here. You can even challenge the regulars to a game of tiddlywinks. To get here follow Parker St past Parker's Piece onto Mill Rd, turning left onto Kingston St after about 600m.
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Junction
Theatre, dance, comedy, live music and club nights at Cambridge's youth venue near the railway station. To get here follow Regent St, then Hills Rd south out of the city for about a mile before turning left onto Clifton Way.
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Granta
If the exterior of this picturesque waterside pub, overhanging a pretty mill pond, looks strangely familiar, it could well be because it is the darling of many a TV director. Its terrace sits directly beside the water, and when your Dutch courage has been sufficiently fuelled, there are punts for hire alongside the terrace.
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Fez Nightclub
Hip-hop, dance, R&B, techno, funk, top-name DJs and club nights – you'll find it at Cambridge's most popular club, the Moroccan-themed Fez.
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Eagle
Cambridge's most famous pub has loosened the tongues and pickled the grey cells of many an illustrious academic in its day; among them are Nobel Prize–winning scientists Crick and Watson, who discussed their research into DNA here. It's a traditional 17th-century pub with five cluttered, cosy rooms, the back one once popular with WWII airmen, who left their signatures on the ceiling.
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