Eagle
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Why go
- Allied airmen’s names, squadron numbers and doodles survive on the RAF Bar ceiling.
- On 28 February 1953, Francis Crick announced here that he and James Watson had proposed a structure for DNA.
- Plaques in the middle room mark the table where Crick and Watson regularly ate lunch.
- The pub serves Eagle’s DNA, a special ale commemorating the discovery.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 00:00Show all
Good to know
Good for
- Families Children are welcome, and highchairs are available.
- Dog owners Dogs are welcome in the pub.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian options are available.
Booking a table
- Book a table through the pub’s website.
Atmosphere
- The characterful interior occupies a building with a front dating to around 1600 and a galleried 19th-century wing behind it.
- There is a beer garden and outdoor seating.
Shorts
History
The Eagle was a regular haunt of Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick while they worked on DNA. It was also a popular lunch spot for staff at the nearby Cavendish Laboratory.
- 1667The Eagle opened as a coaching inn.
- 1953Watson and Crick drew up a list of the 20 canonical amino acids over lunch at the pub.
- early 1990sFormer RAF Chief Technician James Chainey uncovered, deciphered and preserved the ceiling graffiti.
- 2003An exterior blue plaque was unveiled.
- 2023The plaque was replaced with one mentioning Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins.
How to get there
- On foot8 Bene’t Street, on the north side of the street in Cambridge city centre.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access The pub has wheelchair access.
Sources: The Eagle, Cambridge - Wikipedia · Cambridge - Wikivoyage (drink) · The Eagle Pub Restaurant in Cambridge, · Eagle: booking (its own site) · Eagle: menu (its own site) · checked 6 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +441223505020
Questions and answers
What are The Eagle’s opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday, 11:00–23:00; Thursday to Saturday, 11:00–midnight; Sunday, 12:00–22:30.
Which payment methods does The Eagle accept?
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and digital payments.
Does The Eagle have table service?
Yes. The pub offers table service and has a full bar serving wine and beer.
Where is the original blue plaque connected with The Eagle?
At the Whipple Museum of the History of Science on Free School Lane.
Where is The Eagle in Cambridge?
At 8 Bene’t Street, on the north side of the street in the city centre.
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