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The Eagle
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Cambridge
Ranked #5 for pubs in Cambridge
"where Watson"(5 Tips)"The birthplace of DNA where Watson and Crick changed the world"(3 Tips)
"Lovely historic pub, great beer, seriously off-hand staff."(3 Tips)
"ties to the USAF and the discovery of DNA."(2 Tips)
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Sravanti TekumallaJune 7, 2018This is where Watson announced that he and Crick “discovered” the double helix. Other than that, pretty standard. Good Mac & Cheese!
PeteJuly 13, 2012V.busy on the weekends. Head to the RAF room for the best tables (where James Watson used to sit). The fish and chips are excellent value.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Beth SylvesterDecember 31, 2018Walk through the archway, through the outside seating and in a side door. You’ll end up in the RAG Bar with some very historic graffiti
Adrian FlintoftNovember 1, 2013Good pub grub, not cheap but not too bad foe Cambridge. Gets very busy so avoid peak times, worth the visit & other options close by if it's too busy.
YAugust 22, 2019I have mixed feeling (i.e., I would like to give 3.5 points, haha). If I recommend it to my friends, I would say, "try it if you are a tourist." FYI, the food I tried was a burger.
Fast CompanyFebruary 14, 2011ARM's microprocessors are in almost all the world’s smartphones, so its employees have a lot to accomplish every day. But after work, they relax at this local pub, which is more than 300 years old.
Carl GriffinDecember 16, 2015Where Crick & Watson announced their discovery of DNA. Great real ales.
Brian T.April 21, 2022Touristy, but for legitimate reasons. As a result, it can get annoyingly busy, but it's worth a visit for it's history
- Krystel JusticeDecember 27, 2016Fantastic historic pub, with ties to the USAF and the discovery of DNA. Food was yummy!
Rebecca BrownSeptember 27, 2018Nice pub inside. Wooden walls with old pictures. Few ciders on tap. Lots of tables in little hidden bits. Nice touch.
Erika RobbinsJuly 19, 2016Cozy pub with lots of history. Good beer selection, decent food, friendly atmosphere.
Gloria ChaconAugust 4, 2019I live this pub, I think it has so kuch history that you can almost feel it
John HydeJune 21, 2015The Memphis Belle memorabilia and WW2 artefacts are really nice to see here.... And a good pint too
Esra AltınayarFebruary 14, 2014I think,this is the best bar at cambridge and ıt has the most beatiful ale beer.!
If you can find a seat outside in the courtyard in a sunny day, you're a winner...- A Cambridge institution. Often full and good atmosphere.
Sebastiano M.August 7, 2014Great for a pint in the little alcoves or outdoors! Food is run-of-the-mill pub fare, a touch bland
Ian McCleaveJune 5, 2015A good place to visit but not to stay. Wonderful history but a standard pub offering
Cyndie Da RochaJuly 26, 2015Mythical pub in Cambridge with a true spirit though overcrowded with tourists.
JuliaJanuary 14, 2011walk down the alley to the RAF bar and spot the open window above and to the left.. its for the ghost to come and go as she pleases!
İlke GüntanJune 17, 2013If you have a special connection with DNA, you should visit here and have a DNA ale ;)
- Annika SeppäläJanuary 12, 2017Where famous scientist went for drinks. Famous pub. Will be expensive...
- Justin DaviesOctober 12, 2010This is where Watson exclaimed "we have discovered the meaning of life", great bar steeped in history and good ale to boot!
Víctor B.April 6, 2013Good food and beautiful girls.DON'T ASK for The Eagle Platter: it isn't worth it.
AndreaSeptember 13, 2015Sunday lunch was served really quickly... Although the food was likely pre cooked, not that tasty.
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- 11:00 AM–Midnight
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