The Eagle in Cambridge

We popped in for a few drinks and were almost immediately swayed by the specials board and ended up staying for a delicious early dinner. Highly recommended.

The pub where the discovery of DNA was announced and where the RAF used to drink in WW2 - what more could you want? However this gem offers even more - beautiful wood panelling, great choice of ales and one of the best steak pies I’ve ever had . Very busy but a must do visit .

Read some of the other reviews and was very surprised at the low score. Went on a busy Sunday and it was very good. The staff were brilliant and very welcoming and the food was very nice. The peas were cold and it was a bit expensive in comparison to other local pubs, but it’s famous and in the centre of Cambridge, so what you can expect. I would recommend you go and try the food for yourself.

En hyggelig pub i Cambridge. Deres lokaltbryggede øl var lidt for tynd til min smag, men maden kom hurtigt og var velsmagende. Priserne var i den høje ende, men stedet har en god atmosfære

Been here many times before. Menu today was exactly the same as every other Greene King pub sadly. The food we were served was basic. I had one noticeable piece of beef in my steak & ale pie. Chips were soggy & slapped on the plate. My husband’s fish & chips were also slapped on a plate & his fish was tasteless & insipid. I had a glass of bog standard rose wine, he had a pint. £47 for my birthday lunch & left us feeling we’d been robbed! Our dogs didn’t enjoy it either! No dog water out in a dog friendly pub!

The pub has a nice historic vibe and the bar staff were pleasant and welcoming. However, the food was awful. First, the Chicken Kiev wasn't available, well fine that happens. We then opted for two steak and ale pies. They consisted solely of pastry and gravy. Neither of us found a single piece of meat in our pies. A really poor meal which impacted on our visit to Cambridge. A pub trading on its history and catering to tourists, here today gone tomorrow?

The menu is identical to other Green King pubs. The building is interesting, with so much history. The staff, however, ruined the experience. The young woman behind the bar so clearly didn’t want to be there.

Went for family Sunday lunch. Not impressed. The food on all 4 plates was cold when served. The cabbage on the roast dinner plates was undercooked and inedible. Only one cauliflower floret on my plate. The chips with my daughter’s steak were undercooked and inedible. So disappointed because we had been looking forward to it.

We had the chicken roast dinner. Not impressed. The roast potatoes are frozen, the cabbage wedge was greasy and the cauliflower cheese was cold. We had been here earlier in the day and chose to come back for the roast. Wish we hadn't to be honest. I've had better roast dinners for much less.

We went to the Eagle for lunch which turned out to be one of the worst meals we have ever had. Curiously the people adjacent to us heard us giving feedback requested by the waitress and subsequently told us that they had eaten there once before but it had been so awful they had never eaten there again. OK for a drink but eat elsewhere.

Called in for food and found a table immediately. Food arrived very quickly. We had Steak and ale pie with mash which was really nice and filling.

The service was very good the pub was clean and had a good atmosphere The manager was outstanding in attitude and organisation Well done to her

My husband stumbled across The Eagle when looking for recommended places to eat in Cambridge. It is definitely worth a visit. It's located in the city centre and seems popular with both locals and tourists. There is a lot of history attached to this place. Make sure you go and see the RAF bar where the ceiling is covered in the graffiti of WWII pilots. I also like the fact that there are leaflets telling you more about the history of the pub, should you wish to know more. In terms of the food, the menu is not the biggest you'll ever see. They have a few vegan and vegetarian options and a separate gluten-free menu. The mains are around £12-£20. We went for a burger and fish and chips. Hubby said the burger was really good, but the chips with my fish were nicer than the fries he got with the burger. The only negative with mine was the tartare sauce, which was some of the worst tartare sauce I've had. They have a small selection of desserts which are £5.95. We enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding and the chocolate and caramel torte. Whereas the food is reasonably priced, the drinks were really expensive, but we soon learnt that this could be said for much of Cambridge.

Fantastic historic pub.. But way too expensive. Pint of there local ale 6.00 . That's too much money even for a town centre pup in Cambridge.

Great pub, good choice of beers and ales and good food but lets not forget what this bar is about. RAF and USAF crew stood here perhaps enjoying a drink before going off on their last mission. Definitely worth a visit

Although I've not eaten here yet, everything else about this pub is great.

Good selection of drinks, great atmosphere. Didn't try the food, but it looked delicious.

Great historic public worth a visit excellent value food

Excellent pub with good food and efficient staff!

Had lunch here with the family. The fish and chips was average. Great service, great atmosphere. The place is spacious and has lots of notable historical moments attached to it. Would recommend for the experience!

Great pub, nice food, good staff

We came on Friday evening to have some chilled beer and just to try a new place. Very friendly bar staff and very knowledgable about the history of this unique pub. The Eagle is one of Cambridge’s oldest inns, it was built around 14th century and has lots of cool stories. DNA discovery, ghost stories and many more. The pub had very good selection of drinks and food. And there is lot of space for sitting inside and there is also garden area with tables outside. Very nice beer, will come back to try some other draught beers and try some delicious food.

Un pub histórico y con ambiente a mucha historia, el sitio de mantiene como en antaño en tiempos de guerra y la cantidad de cervezas 🍺 disponibles son para pasar un buen rato degustando

Loved the food. Beautiful space and vivid Environment.

Excellent atmosphere and a building steeped in history. Highly recommend!

An old cozy place, beside all the history its carrying. Food is good, we got fish and chips and steak sandwich, love the mulled wine.

Incredible piece of history and atmosphere. The food is great. A special mention for the steak and ale pie. The staff is also very warm and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Lovely pub, fantastic ambiance. Highly recommend it for a drink with some friends.

Awesome Pub with great stories and history

Um dos pontos altos da viagem!! Imperdível ir em Cambridge e visitar o Pub cheio de histórias, especialmente para os que são da área de saúde , pois nesse lugar foi revelado a descoberta do DNA por Watson e Crick … Voltaremos sem dúvidas !!

Nice decent pub with a lot of history and aircraft memrobelia. Expensive for a pint though… and the gents loos Just make sure you don’t get seated anywhere near that. The smell is like nothing I’ve ever witnessed before 😮‍💨.

Amazing place and environment, must see.

The service and atmosphere is amazing but the burger I ordered was terrible. The patty was so dry I couldn’t even chew. Had to waste the food in the end. Just don’t order the signature festive burger if you plan to come.

Great food and drinks, portions were decent!

We ordered via the app, but they didn't even care about us. We waited 40 minutes but no one came. We reminded them and then they started to prepare it. You can go for the atmosphere.

Great pub , nice atmosphere, RAF bar is a must to visit.

An excellent interior, cozy ambiance, friendly staffs, scrumptious food options. At a stone-throwing distance from the Kings college and most importantly has been famous for centuries by the Cavendish lab guys and specially the pub for Watson and Crick’s DNA discovery announcement. What ele do you need to stop by when in Cambridge?

Good traditional character filled pub with history. Nice oak panelling decor & smart bar. Enjoyable food & drinks with good service.

PUB WHERE DNA annoucement Feb , 1953 by Francis Crick , added to tour

Loved it. Shared table 4 with Captain Sam. A wonderful place.

Great pub with lots of character, especially the RAF bar. Great food.

Amazing pork belly and Mac n cheese. Intimate environment, great experience !

One of the greatest meeting points in Cambridge. The place witnessed great moments in history and the wallsöand ceilings are just proof. Due to popularity the place is mostly quite crowded. If you manage to find a spot, definitely go for a beer and some snacks.

Un lugar famoso y tranquilo donde poder tomar algo y o comer. Pese a su historia tan famosa, como a los fantasmas que habitan en la planta de arriba (según cuentan), es un lugar asequible y tranquilo donde encontrarás una mesa para poder tomar unas cervezas y comer un plato típico inglés a un precio asequible. Es una franquicia de restaurantes que hemos ido encontrando por Inglaterra, pero se come genial. Recomendado en tu paso por Cambridge.

Krásna historická budova ako všetko v cambridge ktorá vám doplní dobru atmosféru pri vychutnávaní dobrého pivka a jedla

Classic Pub, good mood, service and food. Their "Eagle" beer is OK, quite a regular red ale, good but nothing special apart from its history.

The worst 4 plates of food I have ever experienced. The chef should feel ashamed. The fish was so burnt that it had been turned over to hide the damage, as were the potatoes. Sent back and a 5/10 burger replaced it. The Chicken Kiev had been fried so much that any juice had dried out and the breadcrumbs were solid and couldn’t be eaten. Two safe options of the Christmas dinner were also 5/10 with dried out potatoes, rubbery vegetables and gravy that hadn’t dissolved. The manager did her best to placate us but no self respecting chef should have let such a bad meal out of the kitchen. A real shocker.

Lovely historic, deceptively large welcoming pub with nooks and crannies and a traditional menu. We ate the burgers - beef and chicken - and macaroni cheese. Good value and excellent quality. Best thing was the hispi cabbage - absolutely delicious. Would recommend for a cold winter’s evening of cosy drinking and comforting food that won’t break the bank.

I love this place! Very authentic English style, excellent food and drinks! You won't be disappointed, promise you!

Ordered steak sandwich which was unimaginatively served and lots of gristle. Complained when they came to clear plates and showed the gristle on plate and asked the waiter to feed it back and received a shrug and nothing after that. Disappointing.

The Eagle is a historical cosy pub in Cambridge with great atmosphere. It was very busy for a Thursday lunch time and the vibe was buzzing. An interesting pub with tons of history. Food was delicious and delivered promptly..I had the fish and chips which was a good size and cooked well and my husband had The Special of Pulled Beef Cottage pie which he said was very tasty. Our waitress Chelsi was attentive and efficient and retold us stories about the resident ghosts. All in all it was a very pleasant experience and we will be visiting again.

A well known historic and nostalgic pub worth a visit for a drink but the FOOD IS TERRIBLE! Visited for early lunch to beat the crowd. Sharing starter of Chicken wings and goujons was dry and over cooked. Replacement after complaining was the same so did not eat. Main course of 'Crispy Pork Belly'has no crisp just soggy fat. Questioned and was told in was the batch of pork -Hello?? Special chicken and mushroom pie had one tiny piece of chicken. Manager said was down to supplier.Pork Belly was refunded. Spoiled our morning/day out. Tourist and Visitors please don't think all British food is this bad. The pub is famous for the discovery of DNA and RAF/USAFpilots from second world war and onwards. The pub obvioulsy relies on tourists and visitors for this reason and the interior does have a nostalgic feel. Well worth a visit for a pint or drink but please do yourself a favour and AVOID THE FOOD!

Have been many times. Staff very good atmosphere nice but the food was terrible risotto had three prawns incorrect rice and the eagle burger had been burnt. Never again

Great history, interesting pub. Really good vibe. Worth trying if not too crowded. For drinks only draught and shots, basics drinks, no cocktails.

Interesting pub, but our drinks took 20 minutes to come and when the sharing platter came everything was burnt. Staff were running around and impossible to speak to anyone. A shame for a pub with so much history

A great pub with lots of history. We got in just before the teatime rush. Had a few pints of guinness and some nice food. Not superb but better than average. The history of the pace is interesting and you do feel like it is somewhere that has to be done when in Cambridge. Perfect place for a pre match pint and easy to get a cab to the football stadium for kick off.

Fui por indicação e amei esse pub. Pedi o tradicional fish and chips e estava bem sequinho, crocante e saboroso. O local estava bem cheio e bem apertado num sábado as 13h. Importante saber q o pedido é feito no balcão e os garçons não vem à mesa. Preço justo.

Came here whilst visiting Cambridge with some friends. Had a great selection of drinks and the food we saw being brought out looked great! Staff were friendly and loved the pubs history! Will be back on our next visit to Cambridge!

Great place for food and drinks, with a small or large group. From opening it seemed to be packed busy all the time but is worth the effort to work your way inside and find a table, then order drinks at the bar. The back rooms are of especial interest to military aviation fans as the walls and ceilings are covered with names and squadron numbers from WWII and right up to present day, along with framed photographs, badges and caps.

The food is overpriced and disappointing. Their version of nachos came out as a plate of fried greasy triangle dough bits that were covered with globs of sour cream, avocado, and unidentifiable cheese. The Korean chicken burger was a fried chicken thigh slathered in some kind of sweet sauce. There's nothing Korean about that! Both were sad versions of what could've been better food fare elsewhere. Forgo the food and instead, gather for a drink or two. Maybe you too can make a life altering discovery at the second oldest pub in Cambridge!

Wonderful, historical place with a very nice service. Food is delicious, especially mussels and steaks, however when we asked for an extra bread to go with the sauce ( at 2£) we were given one slice of toast bread as seen on a photo.

Visited twice on consecutive days - Saturday evening for a drink before a theatre show and Sunday lunch. Once you download the app is easy to order but a bit of a bother having to pass ones phone around for other people to select their food and drinks. The food was generally good, although my steak kidney pudding saw better days. Still a very pleasant experience.

Had to be done in the oldest pub in Cambridge steeped in history. Thanks so much to the front of house man for getting us a great table at short notice. Would have been a 5 if not for the painful app to order from at the table. A real human taking orders would have been better.

I visited this historic pub for a short break and a pint, my first draught pint in 14 months. The pub was very COVID aware. I was met at the door and shown to a seat in the RAF Bar where a QR code card was offered for scanning into the NHS app. Orders could be made on the Greene King app. but could also be made directly to the waiter. I noted, after guests left, the tables were thoroughly wiped down. Although I chose Greene King IPA there was a huge range of draught ales and lagers. The RAF Bar is a must for anyone interested in WWII, don`t forget to look at the ceiling with the names and squadron numbers written in candle soot.

Visited The Eagle twice in last 2 weeks. First visit I felt unwell in my stomach and sick afterwards, thought of it as a one off as have visited and been fine many times before. The second visit I ate something different and it has caused me to feel extremely ill again, with all symptoms of food poisoning and friend I was with has the same problem. Coincidence seems unlikely. Would NOT recommend eating at this establishment.

Competitively priced and good tasting lager, would go again for sure. Friendly staff and wait to be seated was only short.

Friendly service and lovely location but food was terrible. Food arrived burnt, we then had to wait ages for replacement dishes. They did knock some money off the bill but it was my daughters birthday so it was a bit disappointing.

Very fun pub to grab lunch! RAF bar in the back. Food was great! Husband had fish and chips, son had burger and I had chicken and mushroom pie. We were all very happy with our meals. Loads of fun history throughout the pub and very close to kings college

Popped in for lunch, decent pub grub in a lovely bar, the RAF bar at the back has a stunning ceiling. Sorry for mixing up my order!!!! It was all my fault not yours

Fast, careful service, great food and fun ambience - staff were all efficient and welcoming - we pups defin

rude and not competent staff. the girl at the door really doesn't know what customer service means and she let us in as if we had entered a lager. the blond boy really rude in his speech. i am disappointed with this pub which has a history but the staff are unable to accommodate customers

No volvería aquí de nuevo. Nos recibieron muy groseramente a la llegada. La mayoría del personal tenía una actitud terrible. El hombre que atendió nuestro pedido y la señora que nos trajo la comida parecían ser los únicos empleados agradables. Gracias a ellos. La comida era normal, pero el servicio al cliente fue el peor que recibimos mientras estábamos en Cambridge.

Tuvimos una gran comida en The Eagle y nos sentamos en el bar RAF, que es muy interesante. Te dan un pequeño folleto sobre la historia de los pubs, que es un pequeño toque agradable. Descubrimos que este es el pub más antiguo de Cambridge por nuestro guía turístico, así que ya sabíamos que era un lugar que queríamos visitar.La comida fue muy agradable y el personal muy amable y servicial

Very disappointing menu but limited options as we were eating late lunch. The food, when it eventually arrived, reached down to expectations

The Eagle is a lovely old cosy pub that's full of character and has a very good real ale selection on offer.

Al llegar al pub, tuvimos que escanear el código de barras para abrir la aplicación de seguimiento y rastreo del NHS, después de completar los detalles, nos llevaron a nuestra mesa. Fue bueno ver que Track and Trace se estaba implementando en el pub.Estábamos muy contentos de que nos hubieran dado una mesa lo suficientemente cerca del bar y en la sala histórica con el techo, ya que no habíamos reservado.El servicio de mesa era bueno, no había aires y gracias y no era necesario ver la aplicación (que también está disponible para descargar) si el servicio de mesa no está en oferta.La comida llegó rápidamente al igual que las bebidas y volveríamos a este lugar, sin embargo, diría que la comida es adecuada. No iría aquí si está buscando comida mejor que la normal, las porciones no son enormes y el pastel estaba bien, pero nada especial. La hamburguesa de pollo era adecuada, pero si vuelvo, intentaré encontrar algo más sustancial.

Reservamos una mesa aquí porque teníamos que traer a nuestro perro en este viaje a Cambridge. El sitio web decía "apto para perros", pero mi marido me llamó varias veces y me envió un correo electrónico para asegurarse de ello con días de antelación. No hubo respuesta a ninguna llamada telefónica ni al correo electrónico, así que decidimos acercarnos después de mudar a nuestro hijo a su nueva residencia, ya que no teníamos otras opciones de comida.Esto estaba destinado a ser una comida de celebración, y el pub se veía acogedor cuando entramos. El gerente nos confrontó y dijo de repente que solo podíamos sentarnos afuera con nuestro perro, aunque hacía frío, ventoso y lúgubre. Estaba devastada porque habíamos estado esperando una noche especial y estábamos cansados y hambrientos.Este tipo era inflexible y sin encanto, realmente le importaba un comino. Dijeron que estaban demasiado ocupados para contestar los teléfonos o contestar correos electrónicos. Estábamos destrozados, tan decepcionados y molestos.Como mi primera introducción a Cambridge, salí pensando en el lugar frío y hostil que era. Qué comienzo tan horrible para los próximos 3 años.Este es un pub hostil para perros, solo quieren agarrar clientes y al diablo con el resto.

Reservé una mesa y llegué a tiempo, al registrarse por la 1 hora en la calle, lo desviaron a una habitación vacía sin ambiente y con un servicio deficiente. Fui al baño y encontré este fantástico jardín de cerveza al que no se le ofreció un asiento ni una opción. ¡Desafié por qué no nos ofrecieron la taberna al aire libre y se puso de pie que llegara tarde! ! ! ! . El gerente me dijo que no le gustaba que lo desafiaran, momento en el que pedí la factura. Gran edificio de mala gestión.

Relaxed pub full of history with a great bar menu and friendly staff. The back bar area is breathtaking with the war details. Definitely a must visit pub when visiting Cambridge

Visit yesterday for lunch - shocked by just how good everything was. The food was 9/10 and service/ staff attitude not far behind. An overall excellent ++ experience.

Terrific pub. Quaint. Good drinks with very good food. Staff friendly. Very historic and interesting but due to COVID-19 restrictions not really possible to look at all the displays etc especially in the RAF bar. Still well worth a visit

Mi esposa y yo llamamos al águila hace varios días quedamos satisfechos con el almuerzo y las bebidas disponibles, pero decidimos sentarnos en el área exterior, pero poco después se le pidió a otra pareja que se sentara en la mesa de al lado, estaban a solo dos pies de distancia de nuestra mesa. mesa nos sentimos incómodos ya que otras personas también se colocaron muy cerca de otras mesas y se podía ver que no estaban contentas con este arreglo.

Así que, aunque queríamos un buen almuerzo, no queríamos uno largo. Luca se apresuró a atender nuestra mesa tan pronto como nos sentamos. Las bebidas llegaron rápidamente y un fabuloso almuerzo de pescado y patatas fritas apareció en 10 minutos. Mientras estaba atento, Luca nos dejó en paz hasta que vio que era necesario reponer nuestras bebidas, lo que hizo sin demora.Las medidas de DE estaban en su lugar, aunque las mesas estaban demasiado juntas, aunque como estábamos afuera esto eramenos preocupación.Todos lo pasamos genial.¡Estaremos de vuelta!

Spent a few hours in this pub yesterday with friends. We sat in the RAF room and it was amazing. The memorabilia around the room was fantastic. Staff were great and adhered to COVID-19 guidelines. Would certainly recommend.

Very organised friendly helpful staff I sat in the yard my drink and my food it was very relaxed,Very clean and tidy the regulations were good signage was good

This pub had clearly organised its social distancing well with one way systems and plastic shields. The beer selection was good and the at table service efficient and friendly.

Este es un lugar popular para los turistas, pero sigo pensando que es divertido y perfecto para cenar. Fuimos con dos chicos y lo disfrutamos mucho. En primer lugar, lo hacen muy bien teniendo en cuenta a Covid. Todos con máscaras, tenían una cierta manera de caminar por el pub y diseños para saber si había otros en los baños, etc. Bien diseñado.Tomamos algunas pintas, el pescado grande con patatas fritas, salchichas y puré y una hamburguesa. Comida estándar, pero el ambiente es excelente y vale la pena visitarlo.

Interesting pub to visit lots of history worth calling in for a drink and look round - though hard to see all the pub due to COVID restrictions but will try again next time in Cambridge

Really lovely place with its history. But I’m afraid one of the girls behind the bar extremely rude could not have made it more obvious she really did not want to be there. Just no pleasant smile or hello or anything this was in the bottom bar staff in RAF bar were very nice especially the young man with the beard he was completely different. Food I’m afraid I had bangers and mash the gravy was lovely but I’m afraid they need to get good quality sausages they looked like they had been microwaved no colour or taste to them.

We arrived at the pub this was our first time in Cambridge and was celebrating our anniversary social distancing was in place and all staff wearing masks and visors Luca in particular was very good and very polite when serving us at the table would definitely recommend thank you Luca for a lovely evening 5*

Me and my friend visited the pub on Monday, taking advantage of the Eat Out scheme. I ordered a steak, my friend got some garlic bread with cheese and a couple of ciders each. The food is AMAZING, compliments to the chefs! But what’s even better is the atmosphere there. All the team was so friendly and chatty, I really felt like I’m in my friends house more than a pub the guy with blue eyes who seems to be a manager looked like he has a great contact with his colleagues. Overall a lovely experience and we are coming back soon!

Like lots of space, outdoor seating as well, friendly staff. Menu popular like in any pub. Good atmosphere

Beautiful pub in Cambridge, that is definitely worth visiting. Went there for a family lunch - good lunch options for meat-eaters, sadly poor options for veggies.

This summer we visited The Eagle Bar in Cambridge to see their famous and historic RAF Bar. As it was dog friendly, we decided to stay for a bite of dinner. The first thing we noticed as the regimental procedures put in place to keep their customers and staff safe. Upon arrival we were politely shown the one way system around the bar and outdoor courtyard and given clear instructions on how to order drinks and dinner. The staff were wonderful. We experienced excellent customer service, the quality of food was first class but most importantly at this time, the bar was spotlessly clean.We returned the following afternoon for a beverage before leaving Cambridge. Well done, great management and professional friendly staff. 10/10

Really impressed with The Eagle’s Covid measures, very thorough with one way systems, can see staff wiping down tables thoroughly as soon as customers leave, staff in visors/masks, lovely outdoor area thats covered, just really impressed and felt safe - we went back for drinks twice during our two night stay!

Lovely pub wonderful back room full of RAF memorabilia! Great social distancing and lovely choice of drinks, warm welcome and very friendly. Def worth a visit!

Very suggestive location and friendly staff. Scott was amazing with us, professional and very kind! ☺️

Terrible safety measures being put in place against Covid, and the men at the door were extremely condescending and rude. I will not be coming back.

Such a lovely pub that does a nice selection of food and drink and is beautiful inside and out with a great history! Also the staff were very friendly and welcoming and all safety procedures were followed and clearly explained

I visited The Eagle for Sunday lunch yesterday and found myself to be highly disappointed by the lackadaisical approach the designated "Pub Safe Monitor" took to his cleaning duties. I observed him "cleaning" after a table was vacated and prior to the next group being seated; it was an almost pointless exercise leaving many, if not most, surfaces unwiped. Any virus would certainly remain present from one group to the next. Greene King has publicised their "Pub Safe" policy but it is not being well implemented here. The Eagle is currently not a safe pub to visit. I hope they can up their game for the benefit of patrons and their staff. Keep away for the moment should you have concerns.