An insiders' small essential list of food and drink venues in Cambridge 2010

If you are looking for a pub that is historically fascinating, beautiful, conveniently placed and large, then this is the one for you. Just do not expect good beer or good food. Quite the opposite in my experience and I am not the only one, read this linked article.

The Eagle is owned by Corpus Christi College, with Green King managing it. Due to its landmark history (Watson and Crick first announcing their discovery of the structure of DNA over a pint, for example) and stature it is always packed out, much to the detriment of the customers, as it gives the impression of being an 'easy buck'. In my eyes the minimum effort is required to pull in the maximum capacity of paying public.

Whilst it is most pleasant sitting down with a 'soft drink and crisps', soaking up the atmosphere in this extraordinary former coaching inn dating back to the Tudors, it is a real shame that such a gem of a place does not fully deliver.

Verdict

I often pop in as it is close to my work. But I can assure you that convenience is the only draw.

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