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New location for 1815 Bar
Dining Room, which was traditionally used as the location for dinners before debates – consequently it’s had a number of impressive visitors including Professor Stephen Hawking and the Dalai Lama, to name just a couple. The new bar lets customers immerse themselves in the rich history of the Union by opening this space to the public for first time ever. The claret walls are lined with photos of former debaters, observing you as you sip on beers, wines, great gin and tonics and tasty cocktails. There’s fair trade Union hand-roasted Peruvian coffee too, plus savoury snacks and sweet treats. 1815-bar.co.uk
Slap bang in the middle of the city centre but completely concealed from view, there’s every chance you’ve not come across 1815, a vintage- feel bar tucked behind the historic Round Church on Bridge Street. It’s housed in a rather spectacular Victorian Gothic building which dates back around 160 years, and is open all day every day, serving coffees, alcoholic drinks and light bites. Originally open only to the Cambridge Union Society and its members, the bar opened its doors to the public in 2016, becoming popular for its cheap pints of beer, music events and good coffee. 1815 is now entering a new era, having moved into the building’s historic
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