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Independent bars in Cambridge

There are 60 independent bars in and around Cambridge, none of them chains or franchises. The nearest to the town centre are Thirsty & Hungry Cambridge, Sidney Bar and The Graduate.

Listed nearest the town centre first, with owner-confirmed listings at the top. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Independent bars listed
60 in Cambridge, 60 within 10 miles
Owner-confirmed
None yet

Questions about bars in Cambridge

How many independent bars are there in Cambridge?

We list 60 independent bars in Cambridge itself, and 60 within 10 miles. Each is run by its owners and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent bar is closest to the centre of Cambridge?

Thirsty & Hungry Cambridge, under ¼ mile from the town centre.

Can a bar pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a bar in Cambridge. How do I get listed?

If you're independent, it's free, even if you only have a Facebook page or a phone number: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every bar here is run by its owners, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website, page or phone number with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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Find independent bars in or near Cambridge. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Include ones with only a Facebook or Instagram page or a phone number, too. For each, give the name, area, website or social page or phone, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/cambridge-cambridgeshire/bar

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