The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

The room

The refurbished Jaeger building was given the full Ivy treatment: marble floors, leather banquettes and a glittering onyx bar. The restaurant seats around 160, so it handles everything from a solo coffee to a family celebration, and there is space for private dining. The look is polished but relaxed, and dressing up is optional rather than expected.

When to go

Because it runs from breakfast to dinner, it works at almost any point in a day in the city centre. A morning visit fits before touring the colleges, brunch suits a slow weekend, and dinner is a smart option for a special occasion. There are vegetarian choices across the menu. A cocktail at the onyx bar is a good way to see the room without committing to a full meal.

On the doorstep

Trinity Street is one of Cambridge's most handsome streets. Trinity College's Great Gate and Newton's apple tree are almost next door, and St John's College and the Round Church are a short stroll north. It is an easy base for a day exploring the colleges and the Backs on foot. Dishoom's Permit Room is next door if you fancy a change on another night.

Highlights

• Opened 2018, first Ivy brasserie in East Anglia
• In the refurbished former Jaeger building
• Onyx bar, marble floors and leather banquettes
• British classics served from breakfast to dinner

Good to know

• Private dining is available.
• Vegetarian options are offered.

Frequently asked questions