Cambridge New Year's Eve 2026

• Location: 2 Sturton Street, Cambridge City Centre, CB1 2QA
• Time: TBC
• Price: TBC
• Why we recommend: this charming pub is a great place to ring in 2026 with your friends, family and loved ones, thanks to its cosy atmosphere and plenty of bubbles 

If you're looking for things to do in Cambridge on New Year's Eve, The Petersfield in the city centre is ideal for those who fancy celebrating with their nearest and dearest in a stylish pub. You'll be able to dive into elevated British grub, not to mention tasty cocktails and plenty of craft beer.

On the menu? Delicious classics such as crispy 'salt & pepper' squid to start, followed by lamb cutlets with a yoghurt and mint sauce, chicken and hamhock pie, or pork and leek sausages to name a few. Desserts are worth saving room for, especially the Eton mess. 

• Location: 1 King's Parade, Cambridge City Centre, CB2 1SJ
• Price: starters from £8.75, mains from £16.50 
• Why we recommend: treat yourself to a delicious steak with gorgeous views on the 31st of December by booking a table here

Celebrate the end of the year at The Cambridge Chophouse, found right in the city centre overlooking the beautiful King's College Chapel. Settle into the rustic-chic space, illuminated by atmospheric candlelight, then delve into the menu of premium steaks (think ribeye and wagyu) complemented by French wine.

You'll also be able to start with the likes of deep-fried brie bites or seared scallops with crispy bacon, parsley crumb, and a butter sauce, followed by chicken supreme, or pressed short rib of beef.

• Location: High Street, Madingley, CB23 8AB
• Price: from two courses for £34 per person, or three for £40 
• Why we recommend: we think that The Three Horseshoes near Cambridge is a charming pub that offers a cool and cosy chance to snuggle up in an igloo with your favourite people as you ring in 2026

Looking for New Year's Eve restaurants near Cambridge? Found just outside of the city, The Three Horseshoes offers a relaxed setting for a celebratory feast, whether you decide to dine in one of the stylish igloos or by the roaring fireplace.

The food here is superb, with plates that have earned two AA Rosettes, as well as delicious real ales to wash them down with. On the menu, find dishes like chalk stream trout with lemongrass and coconut velouté, and steak and ale pie.

• Location: 16 Trinity Street, Cambridge City Centre, CB2 1TB
• Time: from 7pm onwards
• Price: £87.50 per person, including a glass of Ivy Guest Champagne
• Why we recommend: elegant, indulgent, and effortlessly stylish - The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie offers a luxurious way to ring in 2026 with a refined menu, sparkling Champagne, and a touch of timeless glamour

New Year's Eve dinner in Cambridge doesn't come any better than this. On the 31st, head to The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie, where a special four-course menu and a glass of Ivy Guest Champagne set the tone for an unforgettable evening. From starters like the twice-baked cheese soufflé and oak-smoked beef tartare to indulgent mains such as sea bass with caviar velouté, fillet of beef, and lobster linguine, every dish is crafted to impress.

Finish the year on a sweet note with decadent desserts like The Ivy New Year Bombe, celebration crème brûlée, or a Champagne float topped with Sicilian lemon sorbet. Surrounded by The Ivy's signature Art Deco interiors and lively ambience, it's the perfect setting to toast to new beginnings and welcome 2026 in true Ivy fashion.