Clown's
Clowns has, over many, many years, established the kind of community feel that would have Harold off Neighbours creaming his slacks. During the day, sixth-formers yap incessantly over hot chocolates and Marlboros about the "spiritual importance" of their gap year, while impoverished students and itchy writers alike nurse red wine and secretly hope the ungrateful little bastards get trampled by heffalumps as soon as they arrive in Nepal. As night falls, a steady stream of regulars keep the owner occupied with banter, while his charmingly pneumatic daughters keep the pasta hot and the cheesecake cold with zen composure. Parents of psychologically fragile children might want to head upstairs, away from the creepy clown paintings. Handily, the top floor is also secluded enough to teach little Jimmy how to smoke. Click here to buy itchyCambridge, the UK's best-selling guide to what's on in Cambridge, including hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, and shopping.

