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Cambridge Nightlife

The diversity of nightlife in Cambridge is matched by its eclectic population of students, academics, tourists and locals. Browse the hundreds of flyers and mini-posters which are attached to the railings along King's Parade and elsewhere, giving details of student productions and activities.

To find out what's on, see www.visitcambridge.org

Bars in Cambridge

B Cambridge

Known as the 'B' Bar, this modern, stylish watering hole is located in Cambridge's historical city centre, just a stone's throw from Market Square, and offers excellent food and drink.

Market Passage
Tel: (01223) 309 796.
Website: www.bcambridge.co.uk

La Raza

This is a classy bar and restaurant, also near Market Square, offering extensive wine and cocktail lists and tapas-style food.

4-6 The Basement, Rose Crescent
Tel: (01223) 464 550.
Website: www.laraza.co.uk

The Eagle

Of the many excellent pubs in the city, perhaps the most famous is the historic Eagle, featuring a ceiling scrawled with signatures of Second World War pilots (many of them Americans stationed nearby in World War II). Local lore claims this is also where university professors Crick and Watson famously drank, discussed and discovered the secrets of DNA.

Benet Street
Tel: (01223) 505 020.

Clubs in Cambridge

Ballare

There is no shortage of clubs aiming for the student market, including Ballare, named after the Italian word for 'dance'. It claims to have the best DJs in East Anglia and offers pre-bookable booths.

Heidelburg Gardens
Tel: (01223) 364 222.
Website: www.ballare.co.uk

Fez Club

This is an elegant Moroccan-styled nightclub with top DJs that draws mainly student crowds.

15 Market Passage
Tel: (01223) 519 224.
Website: www.cambridgefez.com

Live Music in Cambridge

Cambridge Corn Exchange

The biggest, best and most beautiful music venue in town is the Cambridge Corn Exchange. This historic building hosts big names from the music scene, as well as comedy.

Wheeler Street
Tel: (01223) 357 851.
Website: www.cornex.co.uk

Kambar

Kambar specialises in indie and alternative music.

Wheeler Street
Tel: (01223) 842 725.
Website: www.kambar.co.uk

Classical Music in Cambridge

West Road Concert Hall

This is one of Cambridge's premiere music venues. It is renowned for its excellent acoustics and is used for orchestral concerts, fully staged opera performances and smaller scale chamber concerts.

West Road
Tel: (01223) 335 184.
Website: www.westroad.org

Theatre in Cambridge

ADC Theatre

This is the oldest university playhouse in the country, staging a combination of high quality student and local drama. John Cleese, Peter Cook, Stephen Fry and Sacha Baron Cohen have all trodden the boards here.

Park Street
Tel: (01223) 503 333.
Website: www.adctheatre.com

Cambridge Arts Theatre

This is a traditional theatre, offering a wide variety of shows by professional theatre companies, amateur dramatic clubs and student groups. Also dance, music, comedy, pantomime and West End shows can be enjoyed here.

6 St Edward's Passage
Tel: (01223) 300 085.
Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

Mumford Theatre

Situated in the heart of the Anglia Ruskin University Campus, the Mumford Theatre is a university theatre presenting professional touring, local community and student theatre productions.

East Road
Tel: (01223) 352 932.
Website: http://web.apu.ac.uk/mumfordtheatre

Music and Dance in Cambridge

Cambridge Corn Exchange

This is the city's centre for performing arts and entertainment. The largest venue in Cambridge, it stages a wide variety of shows and performances, from cutting-edge European jazz, rock and pop, opera, comedy, classical music and kids' shows through to dance shows, new music, comedy and West End productions.

Wheeler Street
Tel: (01223) 357 851.
Website: www.cornex.co.uk

The Junction

This is an all-round performing arts venue embracing music, theatre, comedy, club nights, childrens and community events. It can hold up to 1,000 people in its main auditorium.

Clifton Road
Tel: (01223) 511 511.
Website: www.junction.co.uk

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