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Eating in Cambridge
While picnicking is scenic and saves money, the weather may not always cooperate. Here
are a few ideas for fortifying yourself with a lunch in central Cambridge.
The Eagle, near the TI, is the oldest pub in town, and a Cambridge institution with a
history so rich that a visit here practically qualifies as sightseeing. Find your way into the
delightful courtyard, with outdoor seating and a good look at the place's past. The second-
floor windows once lit guest rooms, back when this was a coachmen's inn as well as a
pub. Notice that the window on the right end is open; any local will love to tell you why.
Follow the signs into the misnamed “RAF Bar,” where US Army Air Corps pilots signed
the ceiling while stationed here during World War II. Science fans can celebrate the dis-
covery of DNA—Francis Crick and James Watson first announced their findings here in
1953 ( £ 8-15 lunches, £ 10-18 dinners, food served daily 9:00-22:00, drinks until 23:00, 8
Benet Street, tel. [phone]).
The Michaelhouse Café is a heavenly respite from the crowds, tucked into the repur-
posed St. Michael's Church, just north of Great St. Mary's Church. At lunch, choose from
salads, soups, and sandwiches, as well as a few hot dishes and a variety of tasty baked
goods ( £ 6-10 lunches, Mon-Sat 8:00-17:00, breakfast served 8:00-11:00, lunch served