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Freshers' Guide to Cambridge!

1. King's College Chapel

Trinity Ln, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Church · 18 tips and reviews

James M.James McAulay: Choral services at 5.30pm from Monday to Saturday, and at 10.30am and 3.30pm on Sundays.

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2. ADC Theatre

5.9
Park Street, Cambridge (Jesus Lane), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Theater · 3 tips and reviews

Joe F.Joe Farish: Cheap drinks and snacks - often open late. Great if you want to grab some Ice Cream after midnight in Cambridge.

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3. Ballare

Heidelburg Gardens (Lion Yard), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Richard J.Richard Johnson: Better known as "Cindies", Ballare is the most popular nightclubbing spot for Cambridge students. So get there early. And watch for expensive drinks.

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4. West Road Concert Hall

7.1
West Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Concert Hall · 3 tips and reviews
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5. The Place

22 Sidney Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Night Club · 1 tip

James M.James McAulay: Most commonly known as "Life". Wouldn't advise using its official title - embarrassing!

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6. Gardenia

6.9
2 Rose Crescent, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Greek Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

James M.James McAulay: Most commonly known as "Gardi's", great for a post-club meal at 2am.

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7. Hidden Rooms

7.1
7B Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cocktail Bar · 4 tips and reviews

James M.James McAulay: Fantastic jazz events on Friday evenings. Most fun you'll have on a dancefloor, guaranteed.

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8. Lola Lo

5.8
1 Guildhall Chambers (Guildhall Pl), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Night Club · 5 tips and reviews

Rosie B.Rosie Broadley: Half price cocktails if you arrive early. Sign up on Facebook to be added to guest list for reduced/free entry.

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9. The Fez Club

5.7
15 Market Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Night Club · No tips or reviews

Sophie M.Sophie Mann: For guest list, VIP table reservations, tickets and listings: 01223 519224 / 07793 778136 / VIP@cambridgefez.com / www.cambridgefez.com

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10. Trinity College Chapel

Trinity Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Church · No tips or reviews
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11. Revolution

6.8
3-8 Downing St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cocktail Bar · 31 tips and reviews
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12. The Red Lion

7.7
33 High St, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire
Gastropub · 10 tips and reviews
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13. The Backs

8.1
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Park · 4 tips and reviews

14. Cambridge Union Society

9a Bridge St., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
College and University · 7 tips and reviews

Victoria H.Victoria Harman: Love the cocktail workshops on Mondays - learn how to make fancy drinks for your friends and end up getting 4 cocktails for your 7 GBP (members price).

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15. The Buttery (Churchill College Bar)

Churchill College (Storey's Way), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Bar · 1 tip

James M.James McAulay: The infamous "Pav" is held here every Friday night. Must be experienced at least once.

16. Cambridge University Library

West Rd., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
College Library · 10 tips and reviews
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17. Cambridge Market

8.4
Market Sq, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Market · 61 tips and reviews

18. Girton College

Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
University · 2 tips and reviews

James M.James McAulay: The most northerly College in Cambridge. Take a bike!

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19. Homerton College

Hills Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
University · 2 tips and reviews

James M.James McAulay: The most southerly College. Make sure you're well-rested before beginning the trek!