The Eagle, Cambridge

Name: The Eagle
Address: 8 Bene't Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 505020

#90 among attractions in Cambridge

Lunch, Drinks, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

The Eagle is a Grade II listed public house in Cambridge, England which opened in 1667 as a coaching inn. It is the second oldest pub in Cambridge, after the Pickerell Inn. The street frontage, located on the north side of Bene't Street in the centre of the city, is of circa 1600, with a galleried 19th-century wing behind, facing the courtyard. The site is owned by Corpus Christi College and is managed by Greene King brewery. ()

Coordinates: 52°12'14"N, 0°7'5"E

Address

8 Bene't StreetMarketCambridge United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1223 505020

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Day trips

The Eagle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: King's College Chapel, Church of St Mary the Great, Corpus Clock, Market Hill.

~440 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Education
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
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~480 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of St Mary the Great, Cambridge
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~110 ftSW
Handless timepiece with a unique design
Corpus Clock, Cambridge
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~660 ftN
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Market Hill, Cambridge
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~160 ftN
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Primavera, Cambridge
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~520 ftSE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Cambridge
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~540 ftS
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
St Botolph's Church, Cambridge
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, St Botolph's Church stands as a serene sanctuary of spirituality and history. This Anglican church, dedicated to St Botolph, who is the patron saint of travelers, has been serving the faithful and the community for centuries.
~420 ftE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
3 min walk • Cambridge Corn Exchange is a concert venue located in Cambridge, England with a capacity up to 1,681 people.
~340 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge
2 min walk • Cambridge Arts Theatre is a 666-seat theatre on Peas Hill and St Edward's Passage in central Cambridge, England. The theatre presents a varied mix of drama, dance, opera and pantomime.
~590 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Museum of Zoology, Cambridge
3 min walk • The University Museum of Zoology is a museum of the University of Cambridge and part of the research community of the Department of Zoology. The public is welcome and admission is free.
~380 ftNE
City hall
Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Eagle?

Nearby attractions include Bene't Street, Cambridge (1 min walk), Parker Library, Cambridge (1 min walk), Corpus Clock, Cambridge (1 min walk), St Bene't's Church, Cambridge (1 min walk).

How to get to The Eagle by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Eagle:

Bus

Corpus Christi Col • Lines: 199 (3 min walk)
Pembroke Street • Lines: 199, U (5 min walk)

Train

Cambridge (28 min walk)