Mill Road
Explore Mill Road with our handy guide
Cambridge’s best-kept secret!
Mill Road is the most vibrant and cosmopolitan street of Cambridge. It’s lined with quirky restaurants, cafes, bars, independent and spice shops. This quirky part of Cambridge is where the locals like to do their daily shops, sip cocktails and a bite to eat at one of the excellent restaurants. Mill Road is often referred to by residents as ‘The Mile’.
We thought it was about time to map out this hidden part of Cambridge. So why not head over to Mill Road this Bank Holiday weekend and explore Mill Road?
Walk the Mile
Once upon a time, Mill Road was a quiet country lane leading to the southeast out of the city of Cambridge, named after the windmill that stood at what is now the corner of Covent Garden. It’s now a bustling street lined with international spice shops and restaurants. Here are our favourites.
Winter Fair
Mill Road Winter Fair is one of our favourite events. Held on the first Saturday of December, it’s a celebration of the community. Bringing together local businesses and organisations, musicians, artists and dancers. The main event is food and drink. What is there not to like?
Dinky Doors
Life in Cambridge has become so much more fun since two local artists decided to go on a mission to save the world! You might wonder how these cute Dinky Doors could achieve this? In their own words, ‘dinky things, discovered unexpectedly, can deliver dollops of delight.’
Cemetery
One of our favourite open green spaces in Cambridge. This Victorian Cemetery is used by local residents to walk their dogs, relax and meet up with friends. You might find this a usual area to do this, but we can assure you that as soon as you set foot here, you fall in love with Mill Road Cemetery.
A Fish Butchery on Mill Road. The Fin Boys, aka Jay Scrimshaw and Richard Stokes, have created a unique fish concept. Fresh fish, Oyster bar and tasting menu.
Specialising in Eastern Mediterranean and Indian food. Spice Gate mainly stocks mainly dry food but has a good selection of vegetables and Halal meat too.
This lovely Spanish independent tapas restaurant is a must visit. It has an extensive tapas menu, delicious wine, excellent Sherry and beer, all imported from Spain.
Masterchef Alex Rushmer’s unique restaurant works directly with farmers, growers and producers to create seasonal ingredient-led plant-based menus.
This eclectic corner house coffee house serves an excellent cup of freshly ground coffee. Daily choice out of 5 blends, a good selection of Paninis and cakes.
This bookshop is a real treasure trove! It’s run by Amnesty International UK to raise money to help to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.
This tiny Chinese restaurant on Mill Road is specialising in Cantonese cuisine and hot pots. With the windows often steamed up, it’s easy to miss.
Small batch seasonal hand-made biscuits. Tom makes his products from scratch using only natural ingredients locally sourced ingredients.
Asian Ocean Supermarket offering a good selection of Asian products, including dry goods, spices, a selection of vegetables and frozen food.
Artisan coffee shop offering Italian specialities. All their pastries, cakes and desserts are freshly made every day by one of Modigliani chefs.
Carlos is one of Mill Road’s iconic restaurants. This understated restaurant serves delicious fresh, halal Turkish cuisine.
This wine god not only has a fine range of wines but specialises in craft beer too. Bacchanalia Wine Merchants has also a shop on Victoria Road.
A small family-run Jordanian restaurant serving traditional cuisine. Little Petra’s food is made for sharing, just like back at home in Jordan.
Independent free-range butcher based at the heart of this quirky road. Mill Road Butchers stock a fine range of fresh meat and cooked products.
Cho Mee Supermarket offers a huge range of Asian products from China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and other Asian cuisines.
This eco-friendly independent florist cycles bouquets and plants around Cambridge. The Flower Project sources most of its products locally.
Eclipse Artisan Bakery by Dulcedo is famous for its sourdough bread and fine Haute Patisserie. Take away coffee and sandwich also available.
Harvest Cambridge offers a wide selection of local and organically sourced products from all over the world. Offers take away coffee too.
Relevant Record Cafe
In the cool and vibrant cafe Relevant Record, you can have a bite to eat and in their basement, you can browse an eclectic range of pre-owned vinyl.
Informal Italian restaurant that loves to prepare food as their grandmothers taught them. Tradizoni serves authentic, simple and tasty cuisine.
Scott’s All Day is a popular local hang out, using bread from their own bakery, sourdough pizza toppings from local shops and Calverley’s beer.
Only Free-House on Mill Road, featuring 6 Ales, 8 Draught Belgian Beers and 35+ Bottled Belgian Beers. Greek Food served by Tzatziki.
This cool and quirky shop is filled to the brim with Vintage in Vogue, stamps and magazines and curious and quirky period clothing, accessories, furniture.
This Australian/New Zealand style cafe has been a local icon since the opening in 2005. It specialises in a variety of coffee, teas, smoothies, handmade cakes and savoury food.
One of the new kids on the block in Mill Road. Hilkarnas opened its doors in December 2020 and specialises in Mediterranean Mezes, fresh fish and sandwiches. ( and burgers!)
From the bustling food market in Tel Aviv, Moaz is now serving at the Kingston Arms. Hummus, wine, oysters and dishes from Tel Aviv.
Calverley’s brews a changing range of beers inspired by the world’s exciting and diverse beer styles. Their Tap Room is open 3 days per week.
Cambridge’s Real Ale institution! Along with a wide range of Belgium craft beers, gins and one of the largest whisky collections in Cambridge
The award-winning restaurant Prana Restaurant offers modern and traditional cuisine along with excellent wines and elegant surroundings.
Oriental food specialist on Mill Road offering a wide range of Korean, Japanese and Thai food and products including fresh products to Sushi.
One of the iconic restaurants and delis on Mill Road, stocking a fine selection of Italian delicatessen and wines. Lovely place for Alfresco dining.
Fancett’s
The newest edition to Mill Road is a small French-influenced bistro just before the bridge coming from the city centre. The setting of Fancett’s is relaxed, personal and intimate, with seasonal menus based on the best available produce. waffles. What is there not to like!
our tip – join a local pop up
choose from a mouth-watering selection of specially curated feasts
