Eating Out & Drinking Up – Accessible Cambridge

Disability access information for restaurants, pubs and bars in Cambridge and the surrounding area.

Please scroll down the alphabetical list of restaurants, pubs and bars.

The Anchor

Type: Pub, serves food noon-9pm
Address: Silver Street Bridge, Cambridge, CB3 9EL
Tel: 01223 353 554
Website: www.cambridgeanchor.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Flat access via door to left of main entrance, but only a few tables accessible. Bars up or down several steps
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements. Beware steps and stairs and haphazard table arrangements. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Background music, and very noisy at weekends
Disabled toilets: Small accessible toilet near entrance. RADAR public toilet nearby
Parking: Lion Yard is the best bet. A few disabled bays on Silver street

B Bar

Type: Trendy over 21s bar and restaurant over several floors
Address: Market Passage, off Market Street and linking with Sidney Street
Tel: 01223 309 796
Website: www.baroosh.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes. Lift to all floors, most spacious on ground floor
Visual Impairments: Menus large and clear
Hearing Impairments: Background music. Noisy and busy at weekends
Disabled toilets: RADAR toilet (staff have key) on ground floor
Parking: Disabled bay on Market Hill or Lion Yard

Bella Italia

Type: Italian chain
Address: The Watermill, Newnham Road, Cambridge, CB3 9EY
Tel: 01223 367 507
Website: www.bellaitalia.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Two steps to main entrance, one to side entrance, ramp under consideration. Accessible once inside
Visual Impairments: Braille menu available on request. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Background music, noisy at weekends and if there’s a party booking
Disabled toilets: No. Other toilets small and rather swkward
Parking:

Big Buddha

Type: Thai
Address: 67a Bridge St, Cambridge, CB2 1UR
Tel: 01223 358 944
Website: www.thebigbuddha.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Ramp to entrance. Rather cramped inside but tables can be moved
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Quiet generally, although tables are close together
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Park Street or disabled bays on Jesus Lane

The Boathouse, Ely

Type: English/mediterranean restaurant
Address: 5-5A Annesdale, Ely, CB7 4BN. Next to the river
Tel: 01353 664 388
Website: www.cambscuisine.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes, to all areas. Plenty of space
Visual Impairments: Well-lit and airy. Clear menus
Hearing Impairments: Generally quiet. No music
Disabled toilets: Free parking immediately outside restaurant: 9 ordinary bays and three designated disabled bays
Parking: Yes
Other: Good view of the river

The Bridge

Type: Traditional upmarket English pub and restaurant
Address: Clayhithe Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB5 9HZ
Tel: 01223 860 622
Wheelchair Access: Yes, to almost all areas including garden.
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Quiet background music at times
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: Plenty of parking in car park. Three disabled bays
Other: Good for families and Sunday lunch

BrB at the Cow

Type: Bar/pizza restaurant with downstairs dance area
Address: Corn Exchange Street
Tel: 01223 308 071
Website: www.barroombar.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through corner door. Only a few tables accessible, most raised two steps
Visual Impairments: Very dark on stairs and downstairs
Hearing Impairments: Loud background music and very noisy in evenings
Disabled toilets: Basic accessible toilet left of bar. Other toilets downstairs
Parking: Lion Yard

Browns

Type: American style bar and restaurant, popular with groups of young people
Address: 23 Trumpington St, Cambridge, CB2 1QA
Tel: 01223 461 655
Website: www.browns-restaurants.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through alternative door next to revolving doors. Most areas accessible
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements, can be dimly lit at night
Hearing Impairments: Quite loud background music, can be turned down in your area on request
Disabled toilets: Yes, rather small
Parking: A few pay and display spaces in Trumpington Street outside the entrance, free after 5pm but usually busy. No other reliable parking in vicinity
Other: Winners of 2005 Cambridge Evening News award for most disabled friendly restaurant

Bun Shop

Type: Traditional pub, plus a wine bar downstairs and a tapas restuarant upstairs
Address: 1 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LH
Tel: 01223 366 866
Website: www.thebunshop.com
Wheelchair Access: To ground floor only
Visual Impairments: Rather dimly lit and confusing layout
Hearing Impairments: Noisy, music played
Disabled toilets: No. Ladies’ toilet upstairs
Parking: Park Street multi-storey is close by. Some disabled and pay and display bays on King Street

Cafe Adriatic

Type: Italian
Address: 66 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AS
Tel: 01223 352 836
Website: www.cafeadriatic.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Two small steps to entrance. One large step to main seating area, but a few small tables at upper level
Visual Impairments: Dimly lit. Beware unexpected step into toilets
Hearing Impairments: Generally quiet except at weekends
Disabled toilets: No
Parking:

CB2

Type: Restaurant/bar/cafe, with internet access upstairs and live music and readings
Address: 5-7 Norfolk Street, just off East Road opposite Burleigh Street
Tel: 01223 508 503
Website: www.cb2bistro.com
Wheelchair Access: One step to enter. Some tables accessible. Six steps to mid-level and more to upper level
Visual Impairments: Well lit, especially near big windows. Rather haphazard table arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Noisy when busy, especially when live music is playing upstairs
Disabled toilets: No. Other toilets upstairs, and rather small
Parking: Difficult. Grafton centre car parks are easiest, or try the road just outside

Champion of the Thames

Type: Pub. No food served
Address: 68 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LN
Tel: 01223 352 043
Wheelchair Access: Difficult. Small step to entrance with narrow door. Cramped inside
Visual Impairments: Dimly lit and haphazard furniture
Hearing Impairments: Quiet background music
Disabled toilets: No. Other toilets have small step – be careful
Parking: A few disabled bays on King Street. Nearest car park is Park Street

Dojo Noodle Bar

Type: Oriental noodle bar
Address: 1-2 Millers Lane, off Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RQ
Tel: 01223 363 471
Website: www.dojonoodlebar.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: One step to entrance. Ramp available. Cramped inside and fixed tables. Best to go in summer and sit outside
Visual Impairments: Guide dogs discouraged
Hearing Impairments: Tends to be noisy when busy. Tables very close together and often shared
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Difficult. Lion Yard or disabled bays on King’s Parade
Other: Good for a quick, filling meal or take-away

Eagle

Type: Traditional pub, pub food served
Address: Bene’t St, corner of King’s Parade, Cambridge, CB2 3QN
Tel: 01223 505 020
Wheelchair Access: Yes. For main bar area, enter via courtyard entrance (left of main entrance). For RAF bar, go past courtyard, through gates and turn left, entering through back entrance. Rather cramped inside
Visual Impairments: Rather confusing layout and haphazard table arrangement. Careful of stairs to toilets. No large menus
Hearing Impairments: No music, but often busy and noisy. RAF bar usually quieter
Disabled toilets: RADAR toilet and two small toilets at back of RAF bar. Other toilets down tiny winding staircase
Parking: Disabled bays on King’s Parade

Efes

Type: Turkish
Address: 78 King St, Cambridge, CB1 1LN
Tel: 01223 500 005
Wheelchair Access: Yes, although rather cramped inside
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements. Dimly lit and small print menus
Hearing Impairments: Noisy when busy as tables are close together
Disabled toilets: No. Usual toilet is ground floor and large
Parking: Some pay and display spaces in King Street, free after 6.30pm. A few disabled bays. Nearest multi storey is Park Street

Fez Club

Type: Over 18s nightclub and cocktail bar
Address: Market Passage, 15 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX
Tel: 01223 519 224
Website: www.barclub.com/cambridgefez
Wheelchair Access: Possible but difficult. Small lift up to first floor. About half club area accessible, but some down one step
Visual Impairments: Very dark, with dark walls and large mirrors. Beware unexpected step in middle
Hearing Impairments: Loud music when open
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Disabled bay in Market Square or Lion Yard

Fitzbillies

Type: Upmarket English restaurant
Address: 52 Trumpington Street, corner of Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RG
Tel: 01223 352 500
Website: www.fitzbillies.com
Wheelchair Access: Entrance up one step. Ramp available on request. Rather cramped, and tables may need rearranging
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Quiet
Disabled toilets: No. Large toilet available on request
Parking: Difficult. Lion Yard is closest, or disabled bays on King’s Parade.

Footlights

Address: 71 Grafton Centre, top of Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1PS
Tel: 01223 323 434
Website: www.footlights-restaurant.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes, via lift inside Cafe Carrington in Grafton Centre. Bar area raised up several steps
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Music plays. Noisy at weekends
Disabled toilets: No. Nearest are in Grafton Centre
Parking: Grafton Centre

Fountain Inn

Type: Newly refurbished city centre pub, serves food
Address: 12 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DB
Tel: 01223 366 540
Website: www.fountaincambridge.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: One step up to enter, all on one level inside
Visual Impairments: Lighting better than most pubs
Hearing Impairments: DJ on Monday, Friday and Saturday. Quieter area at rear
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Some disabled bays on Regent Street

India House

Type: Indian
Address: 31 Newnham Rd, Cambridge, CB3 9EY
Tel: 01223 461 661
Wheelchair Access: Step up to entrance. Ramp available on request Inside accessible
Visual Impairments: Clear menu. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Soft background music. Can be turned down on request
Disabled toilets: No. Other toilets small and cramped
Parking: Difficult. Sometimes possible to park behind India House

La Margherita

Type: Italian
Address: 15 Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AF
Tel: 01223 315232
Wheelchair Access: Level access through main entrance, but one step down into the main dining area. Upstairs and toilets accessed only by stairs
Visual Impairments: Well lit, with a fairly clear menu
Hearing Impairments: Light background music. Tables fairly well spaced, but furnishings are harsh and hearing can be difficult when busy
Disabled toilets: No. Nearest are RADAR public toilets on Quayside
Parking: Park Street multi-storey

La Mimosa

Type: Italian riverside restaurant and pub
Address: Thompson’s Lane, next to Jesus Green, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ
Tel: 01223 362 525
Wheelchair Access: Yes. All areas accessible
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Fairly quiet
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: Park Street car park or disabled bays on Jesus Lane

La Tasca

Type: Spanish tapas and paella retaurant
Address: 14-16 Bridge St, Cambridge, CB2 1UF
Tel: 01223 464 630
Website: www.latasca.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes. Use main entrance for upper level, and side entrance down passageway for lower lever.
Visual Impairments: Large print menu available on request. Rather dimly lit
Hearing Impairments: Background music and noisy at weekends. Book tables 55 or 56 for quieter spot
Disabled toilets: Yes, on lower level
Parking: Park Street multi-storey

Lawyers Wine and Oyster Bar

Type: Upmarket restaurant and wine bar
Address: 6 Lensfield Road (corner of Regent Street), Cambridge, CB2 1EG
Tel: 01223 566 887
Wheelchair Access: One step up, rather cramped inside
Visual Impairments: Dark and candle-lit, small menus
Hearing Impairments: Background music, noisy at weekends as tables close together
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Difficult. Queen Anne is the nearest car park, just over Parker’s Piece
Other: One of the few places in the area that serves oysters

Loch Fyne

Type: Fish and seafood restaurant
Address: 7 Trumpington St, Cambridge, CB2 1QY
Tel: 01223 362 433
Website: www.lochfyne.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes. Spacious inside
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Quiet during day, can be noisy when busy
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Difficult. A few disabled bays on Trumpington Street. Lion Yard is closes
Other: Meat and vegetarian options are available

The Maltings, Ely

Type: Bar, cafe and restaurant
Address: Ship Lane, Ely, CB7 4BB
Tel: 01353 662 633
Website: www.themaltingsely.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes. All areas accessible, and very spacious
Visual Impairments: Bright and airy, with large windows. Large menus
Hearing Impairments: Generally fairly quiet. No music
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: Free parking in Ship Lane car park, 50m from door
Other: Good view of river and grass area for playing outside

Mama Amalfi

Type: Italian
Address: Food court, Grafton Centre, Cambridge, CB2 1PS
Tel: 01223 462 464
Wheelchair Access: Yes, via Grafton Centre lift. Rather cramped and small tables
Visual Impairments: Dimly lit
Hearing Impairments: Background music. Tables close together, so noisy when busy
Disabled toilets: Yes, with automatic doors. More inside Grafton Centre
Parking: Grafton Centre
Other: Good if you’re going to the Vue cinema

Maypole

Type: Pub, serves food, popular with students, good for cocktails
Address: 20a Portugal Place, Cambridge, CB5 8AF
Tel: 01223 352 999
Wheelchair Access: Possible. Area divided by step in middle. For front section, main entrance is up one step, ramp available on request. For rear section, back entrance is up one small step and narrow
Visual Impairments: Rather dimly lit with cluttered decor
Hearing Impairments: Occasional background music, but never too loud
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Park Street car park

Mitre Pub

Type: Pub in city centre, serves basic pub food
Address: 17 Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UF
Tel: 01223 358 403
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through main entrance. Spacious inside
Visual Impairments: Light and airy
Hearing Impairments: Quiet background music
Disabled toilets: Yes. Other toilets down two steps
Parking: Park Street car park

The Old Fire Engine House, Ely

Type: Traditional upmarket English restaurant, with a small menu of fresh and local ingredients
Address: 25 St. Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. Opposite the tourist information office, near to St. Mary’s Church and the Cathedral. The entrance is not obvious – look for the large white house on the corner
Tel: 01353 662 482
Website: www.theoldfireenginehouse.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Possible but difficult. Two steps to main entrance. Ramp available on request. Access to larger dining room at rear via back door, but rather cramped and difficult. No access to upper lever, where picture gallery is
Visual Impairments: Ask staff for menu, as always small and freshly prepared
Hearing Impairments: Generally quiet. No music
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Private free parking in the back yard immediately to the left of the main entrance
Other: Rather pricey and old-fashioned, but maintains a good reputation. Try the eel. Also picture gallery on first floor

Pizza Express

Type: Italian chain
Address: 26-28 Regent St, Cambridge, CB2 1DB (other Pizza Express on Jesus Lane)
Tel: 01223 306 777
Website: www.pizzaexpressclub.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes, to ground floor. Bell for assistance at door. Spacious.
Visual Impairments: Braille menus available. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Quiet, no music played
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: A few disabled and pay and display bays on Regent Street, but usually full. Best to park in Lion Yard

Pizza Hut

Type: Italian/American chain
Address: 19-21 Regent St, Cambridge, CB2 1AB
Tel: 01223 323 737
Wheelchair Access: Yes. Rather cramped inside
Visual Impairments: Braille and large print menus available on request. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Background pop music plays. Noisy at weekends
Disabled toilets: Yes, at ground level. Other toilets upstairs
Parking: Lion Yard or Queen Anne

The Regal (Weatherspoons)

Type: Huge typical Weatherspoons pub. Serves food
Address: 38 St. Andrews St, Cambridge, CB2 3AR, below Arts Picturehouse cinema
Tel: 01223 366 459
Wheelchair Access: Yes, via ramp to right of main entrance. Spacious inside, and most areas accessible
Visual Impairments: Brightly lit
Hearing Impairments: Background music, and especially noisy at weekends
Disabled toilets: RADAR toilet. Bar staff have key
Parking: Some disabled bays on Regent Street

Restaurant 17

Type: Upmarket English/mediterranean
Address: 17 Regent Street (inside University Arms Hotel), Cambridge, CB2 1AD
Tel: 01223 273 007
Wheelchair Access: Yes, via ramp in car park
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Quiet, no music
Disabled toilets: Yes, ask for directions. Other toilets upstairs
Parking: Hotel car park costs £6 for those dining. Some disabled bays on Regent Street, or park in Lion Yard or Queen Anne

Rice Boat

Type: Kerala Indian
Address: 37 Newnham Rd, Cambridge, CB3 9EY
Tel: 01223 302 800
Website: www.riceboat.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through separate side door, ask for assistance
Visual Impairments: Clear large menus. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Quiet background music occasionally
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: Difficult. Sometimes possible to park behind India House

River Bar and Kitchen

Type: Trendy restaurant/cocktail bar overlooking river
Address: Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AB
Tel: 01223 307 030
Website: www.riverbarkitchen.com
Wheelchair Access: No. Entrance up long flight of stairs
Visual Impairments: No special arrangements
Hearing Impairments: Music and noisy atmosphere at weekends
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Park Street or disabled bays on Jesus Lane

Riverside Restaurant

Type: University Centre restaurant, with quality English/mediterranean food
Address: First floor of the University Centre, Granta Place (left at the end of Mill Lane, overlooking the river), CB2 1RU
Tel: 01223 337 759
Website: www.unicen.cam.ac.uk/catering/riverside.html
Wheelchair Access: Yes, via small lift in University Centre. Spacious inside
Visual Impairments: Large clear menus. Well lit, especially in day time due to large windows
Hearing Impairments: Quiet, no music
Disabled toilets: Yes, on ground and first floors
Parking: Difficult. Ask at reception for help finding parking
Other: Granta Bar also located in University Centre, on ground floor, accessible

The Rupert Brooke

Type: Upmarket English pub and restaurant in Grantchester
Address: 2 Broadway, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NQ
Tel: 01223 840 295
Website: www.therupertbrooke.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through main entrance. Most areas accessible, although some tables are raised a step so tell staff when booking
Visual Impairments: Well lit with fairly clear menus. Staff will help
Hearing Impairments: Quiet and peaceful atmosphere, with light background music. Can be turned down on request
Disabled toilets: Large disabled toilet and baby change near main entrance
Parking: Large car park with disabled parking spaces
Other: Great for Sunday lunch and special occasions

Sala Thong

Type: Thai
Address: 35 Newnham Road, Cambridge, CB3 9EY
Tel: 01223 323 178
Wheelchair Access: One step to main entrance. Level side entrance on request
Visual Impairments: Guide dogs discouraged. Menus small and unclear
Hearing Impairments: Generally quiet
Disabled toilets: No. Other toilets up a long flight of stairs
Parking: Difficult. Sometimes parking is possible behind the India House

Slug and Lettuce

Type: City centre bar/pub, popular with a young crowd. Food served
Address: 34-5 Green Street, Cambridge, CB2 3JX
Tel: 01223 306 051
Website: www.slugandlettuce.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes. Most areas inside accessible
Visual Impairments: Light better near front, with big windows. Small menus
Hearing Impairments: Quiet background music during day, louder in evenings
Disabled toilets: Yes. Other toilets upstairs
Parking: Disabled bay on Market Square, or use Park Street car park

Soul Tree

Type: Cafe bar by day, nightclub by night over four floors
Address: 1-6 Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QF. Down alley towards public toilets in Lion Yard
Tel: 01223 477 900
Website: www.soultree.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through automatic ramped doors. Spacious inside. Lift to all floors
Visual Impairments: Bright during day due to large windows. Club lighting at night
Hearing Impairments: Quiet during day, loud music and live gigs at night
Disabled toilets: Yes, on first floor
Parking: Lion Yard

Ta Bouche

Type: Bar/cafe, serves food, popular with young crowd
Address: 10-15 Market Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PF
Tel: 01223 462 277
Wheelchair Access: Yes, through heavy manual doors. Can be crowded at night
Visual Impairments: Well lit generally, even at night
Hearing Impairments: Background music, and noisy in evenings
Disabled toilets: No. Other toilets downstairs
Parking: Disabled bay on Market Square, or Lion Yard

Teri-aki

Type: Japanese sushi and noodle restaurant
Address: 6-8 Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AB
Tel: 01223 88 22 88
Website: www.teri-aki.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Visual Impairments: Well lit with big windows
Hearing Impairments: Generally busy and noisy. Tables close together and often shared
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: Park Street multi-storey
Other: Highly recommended by me if you like Japanese and friendly service

Three Horsehoes at Madingley

Type: Traditional upmarket English pub and restaurant
Address: Madingley, Cambridgeshire, CB3 8AB
Tel: 01954 210 221
Wheelchair Access: Yes, up one small step through side door. Rather cramped inside with moveable tables
Visual Impairments: Menus can be printed larger on advance request
Hearing Impairments: Generally quiet, with no music
Disabled toilets: No
Parking: Private car park for clients right outside, heavy gravel surface
Other: Good for Sunday lunch and special occasions

Venue

Type: Arts Theatre restaurant, English/mediterranean. Offers pre-theatre set menus
Address: Top floor of the Arts Theatre, entrance on 6, St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ
Tel: 01223 367 333
Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Wheelchair Access: Yes, via lift in Arts Theatre. Spacious inside
Visual Impairments: Large and clear menus. Well lit
Hearing Impairments: Quiet except for live music nights
Disabled toilets: Yes
Parking: Four disabled bays right outside on Peas Hill, or Lion Yard

Vine Bar and Kitchen

Type: Trendy bar/restaurant, popular with young crowds
Address: 170 East Road (at the end of Burleigh Street), Cambridge, CB1 1DB
Tel: 01223 367 888
Website: www.thevinecambridge.co.uk
Wheelchair Access: Yes, to all areas including courtyard
Visual Impairments: Menus can be printed larger on advance request. Rather dimly lit at night
Hearing Impairments: Quiet during day, noisy with loud music in evening
Disabled toilets: RADAR key toilet
Parking: Grafton centre car parks