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Eat & Drink in Peterborough
From independent cafés and welcoming pubs to fine dining and flavours from around the world, Peterborough has something to suit every taste. Discover the best places to eat, drink and enjoy the city, whatever the occasion.
Indian & South Asian · Portuguese · Restaurants
1498 Spice Affair
Explore aromatic Indian and South Asian cooking in a welcoming city-centre setting, conveniently located on Priestgate close to Peterborough Cathedral, the museum and theatres.
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Chinese & East Asian · Dessert · Indian & South Asian · Italian · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
2020 World Buffet
An all-you-can-eat city-centre buffet bringing together Indian, Chinese, Italian and international favourites, with vegetarian and vegan choices for groups, families and diners who enjoy plenty of variety.
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Fast Food & Takeaways · Middle Eastern
Ali’s Kebab House
Find Ali’s Kebab House on Fitzwilliam Street for kebabs, wraps, burgers and other convenient takeaway favourites in Peterborough city centre.
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Coffee & Tea · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars · Vegetarian & Vegan
Argo Lounge
Loungers opened this two-floor café bar in the former Lawleys china shop on Bridge Street in December 2014. Open from breakfast to late, with tapas, board games, a…
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Fast Food & Takeaways · Indian & South Asian · Middle Eastern
Asia Restaurant
A city-centre choice for Chinese and East Asian food, tucked just off Broadway and within easy reach of Peterborough’s theatres, Cathedral Square and evening entertainment.
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European · Fast Food & Takeaways
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
Pick up freshly prepared sweet or savoury pretzels, pretzel bites and drinks from Auntie Anne’s in Queensgate Shopping Centre.
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Cafés · Dessert · Vegetarian & Vegan
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy familiar Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavours in the city centre, including plant-based choices, perfect for a sweet treat during a shopping trip, cinema visit or evening…
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Eastern European · European · Restaurants
Berneliu Uzeiga
A taste of Lithuania in central Peterborough, serving traditional Eastern European food in a relaxed setting close to Broadway, Queensgate and the city’s cultural attractions.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Bewiched Bridge Street
Enjoy artisan coffee, freshly prepared food, pastries and cakes at this welcoming Peterborough-born coffee shop on Bridge Street.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Bewiched Fletton Quays
Enjoy artisan coffee, freshly prepared food, pastries and cakes at this relaxed, dog-friendly Bewiched café beside the River Nene at Fletton Quays.
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Pubs & Bars
Bijou
A cocktail bar and café on Bridge Street, open since 2022 and relaunched under new ownership in 2025. Three spaces across the building: the main bar, the Snug…
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Vegetarian & Vegan
Black Sheep Coffee
Discover speciality Robusta coffee, Norwegian waffles, toasties, smoothies and sweet treats at Black Sheep Coffee inside Queensgate Peterborough.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants
Bombay Brasserie
A longstanding Broadway restaurant offering Indian and South Asian cooking in the heart of Peterborough, well placed for a meal before or after a theatre performance.
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British · Fast Food & Takeaways
Broadway Grill
Broadway Grill serves pizzas, kebabs, burgers, wings and grilled takeaway favourites from its Broadway location in Peterborough city centre.
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Pubs & Bars
Bumble Inn
Peterborough's first micropub opened in a former Westgate chemist's shop in 2016 and has taken the local CAMRA pub of the year title four times. Five handpumps of…
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Burger King Queensgate
Visit Burger King in Queensgate for flame-grilled burgers, chicken choices, fries, drinks and convenient fast-food meals in central Peterborough.
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Caffè Nero
Relax over Italian-inspired coffee, tea, pastries, cakes and light food at Caffè Nero on Long Causeway in Peterborough.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Vegetarian & Vegan
Cath
Stop for coffee, cake or lunch at CATH, a welcoming café situated within the historic precincts of Peterborough Cathedral.
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Indian & South Asian
Chaat & Chill
Colourful Indian street-food flavours, snacks and South Asian favourites on Bridge Street, offering a lively city-centre stop for lunch, dinner or something quick and informal.
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Chinese & East Asian · Indian & South Asian · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars
Charters
A Dutch barge built in 1907, moored at Town Bridge since 1991, with eight cask ales below deck, a pan-Asian kitchen above and the largest beer garden in…
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Chicken Palace
Chicken Palace on Park Road serves fried chicken, wings, burgers, wraps, sides and convenient takeaway meal combinations.
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Cafés · Chinese & East Asian · Fast Food & Takeaways
Chopstix Noodle Bar
Build a quick noodle or rice box with hot Asian-inspired toppings, sauces and sides at Chopstix on Long Causeway.
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Coffee Friends
Visit Coffee Friends on Broadway for coffee, Turkish tea, breakfast dishes, sandwiches, crêpes and milkshakes in a relaxed café setting.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Costa Coffee
Enjoy handcrafted coffee, iced drinks, sandwiches, pastries and cakes at Costa Coffee on Bridge Street in Peterborough city centre.
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European · Restaurants
Côte Brasserie
French-inspired brasserie dining overlooking Cathedral Square, with classic dishes, drinks and an inviting setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a relaxed meal in the city centre.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Dessert · Vegetarian & Vegan
Creams Cafe Peterborough
Indulge in waffles, crêpes, sundaes, gelato, cakes and milkshakes at Creams Cafe Peterborough on North Street.
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Fast Food & Takeaways · Italian
doMuk
Explore pizzas, calzones, kebabs, burgers, wraps and other takeaway favourites at doMuk on Westgate in central Peterborough.
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Cafés · Chinese & East Asian · Coffee & Tea
Double Bubble Tea House
Create your own fruit or milk tea with tapioca, jellies and popping bubbles at this colourful independent café in Rivergate.
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Chinese & East Asian · Restaurants
East
A distinctive floating restaurant beside Town Bridge, serving Pan-Asian food and drinks on the River Nene, with waterside views and easy access to the city centre.
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Chinese & East Asian · Restaurants
Fire & Wok
Fire & Wok on Cowgate offers Chinese stir-fries, rice, noodles, dim sum and other dishes for an informal meal or takeaway.
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Fast Food & Takeaways · Italian
Fireaway Pizza
Create a fast-fired pizza with your preferred toppings at Fireaway Pizza on Broadway, with sides, desserts and drinks also available.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Five Guys
Enjoy a made-to-order burger with custom toppings, hand-cut fries and a milkshake at Five Guys on Church Street.
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Italian · Restaurants
Fratelli Tavola Calda
Independent Italian dining in Rivergate Arcade, offering a convenient city-centre setting for freshly prepared food, coffee or a relaxed break between shopping and sightseeing.
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European · Fast Food & Takeaways
German Doner Kebab
Find doner kebabs, wraps, burgers, meal boxes, signature sauces and sides at German Doner Kebab on Bridge Street.
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Cafés · Fast Food & Takeaways · Middle Eastern
Gossip
Discover Turkish pastries, sweet treats, light meals and coffee at Gossip Ltd on Midgate in Peterborough city centre.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Fast Food & Takeaways
Greggs Bridge Street
Visit Greggs on Bridge Street for sausage rolls, savoury bakes, sandwiches, breakfast choices, cakes and drinks.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Fast Food & Takeaways
Greggs Long Causeway
Find savoury bakes, sandwiches, breakfast food, cakes, doughnuts and drinks at Greggs on Long Causeway.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Fast Food & Takeaways
Greggs Queensgate
Pick up savoury bakes, sandwiches, cakes, doughnuts and drinks from Greggs in Queensgate Shopping Centre.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants
Gurkha Taste
Nepalese and South Asian flavours in the heart of Peterborough, with a central location close to Queensgate, Cathedral Square and the city’s main shopping streets.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Dessert · Vegetarian & Vegan
Heavenly Desserts
Enjoy beautifully presented waffles, croffles, cakes, sundaes, brunch dishes and speciality drinks at Heavenly Desserts on Cowgate.
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Fast Food & Takeaways · Restaurants
Higgsy’s
A casual Cowgate spot specialising in generously filled burgers, loaded fries and comfort food, ideal for a quick city-centre lunch or an informal meal with friends.
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British · Cafés · Fast Food & Takeaways
Hook’d
A city-centre destination for fish and chips and British takeaway favourites, conveniently located in Hereward Cross near Queensgate and Peterborough’s main shopping area.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Hot n Spice
Hot n Spice serves pizzas, kebabs, burgers, calzones, chicken and spiced grilled takeaway favourites from Broadway.
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African & Caribbean · Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Vegetarian & Vegan
Jamaica Blue
Enjoy speciality coffee, freshly prepared brunch dishes, gourmet sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats at Jamaica Blue inside Queensgate.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants
Jenas
A traditional Indian restaurant on Brook Street, serving curries, tandoori dishes and South Asian favourites within easy walking distance of Broadway and the city centre.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Dessert · Vegetarian & Vegan
Kaspa’s
Treat yourself to waffles, crêpes, gelato, sundaes, cakes and shakes at Kaspa’s dessert parlour on Bridge Street.
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Japanese · Restaurants
Katana
Contemporary Japanese and East Asian dining on Broadway, offering a stylish city-centre setting for sushi, grilled dishes and an evening meal close to Peterborough’s theatres.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Kathmandu Lounge
Kathmandu Lounge combines traditional Nepalese and Indian flavours with contemporary presentation, using carefully selected ingredients across its curries, grills, momos and small plates.
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Cafés · Chinese & East Asian · Coffee & Tea · Japanese
Kiko Sushi & Bubble Tea
A bright city-centre stop for freshly prepared sushi and bubble tea, ideal for a quick lunch, takeaway treat or relaxed break close to Cathedral Square.
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Cafés · Chinese & East Asian · Coffee & Tea
KOKORO
Choose fresh sushi, kimbap, curries, noodles and hot rice dishes at KOKORO’s Korean and Japanese-inspired Peterborough restaurant.
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Central & South American · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Las Iguanas Peterborough
Lively Latin American-inspired dining on Church Street, with colourful dishes, cocktails and plant-based choices in a central setting close to Cathedral Square and the city’s nightlife.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Lotus
Lotus combines authentic Indian and Nepalese flavours with contemporary cooking and presentation, offering carefully composed dishes in stylish surroundings.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
McDonalds Queensgate
Visit McDonald’s in Queensgate for burgers, chicken, fries, Happy Meals, desserts and drinks in central Peterborough.
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea
MD Coffee
Enjoy coffee, homemade cakes and light lunches while browsing a curated gift selection at independent MD Coffee on Westgate.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Megabite
Megabite on Westgate serves kebabs, fried chicken, burgers, sides and takeaway meal combinations for individuals and groups.
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Central & South American · Fast Food & Takeaways
Mexi Bean Express
Build a Mexican-inspired meal from burritos, tacos, quesadillas, rice bowls and loaded nachos at Mexi Bean Express.
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British · Restaurants
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill
A relaxed steakhouse and grill on Bridge Street, serving British favourites in a central location convenient for Cathedral Square, the river and Peterborough’s cultural venues.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants
Momoz & More
Nepalese street food and South Asian flavours on Westgate, with dumplings and informal dishes served close to Queensgate, Broadway and the heart of the city.
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African & Caribbean · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Nando’s
Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, sides and plant-based choices overlooking Cathedral Square, providing an easy, informal dining option at the centre of Peterborough’s shopping and cultural heart.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Portuguese
Nata & Papa
Experience Portuguese coffee, pastéis de nata, savoury pastries and casual meals at the welcoming Nata & Papa café on Midgate.
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Pubs & Bars
O’Neill’s
An Irish-themed chain pub in the old Embassy Theatre, which opened on Broadway in 1937 and hosted The Beatles and Laurel and Hardy before becoming a cinema and…
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Pubs & Bars
Old Station Quarter
Opened in June 2026 inside Peterborough's original station building at Unex House, this members' hub combines a gym, boxing club, tattoo studio, barbershop and co-working space with a…
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Cafés · Chinese & East Asian
Oodles Chinese
Build a customised noodle or rice box with bold Indo-Chinese dishes at Oodles Chinese on Bridge Street in Peterborough.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea · Dessert
Pancakery
Build your perfect American pancake stack, mini Dutch pancakes or crêpes with sweet and savoury toppings at Pancakery in Rivergate.
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Italian · Restaurants
Pizza Expres
Enjoy Pizza Express pizzas, Dough Balls, pasta, salads and desserts in a characterful restaurant overlooking Cathedral Square.
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Italian · Restaurants
Pizza House
Pizza House is a longstanding Cowgate restaurant serving pizza, pasta, Italian starters, salads and meat-free choices.
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Portuguese · Restaurants
Ponto de Amigos
A relaxed Portuguese restaurant on Lincoln Road, bringing Mediterranean flavours to a convenient central location close to Westgate, Broadway and the city’s evening attractions.
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Italian · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Prezzo
Italian favourites in a characterful Cowgate setting, with pasta, pizza and plant-based choices close to Queensgate, Cathedral Square and Peterborough’s main visitor attractions.
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Italian · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars · Vegetarian & Vegan
Queens Head
Reopened as a pub in 2017 after spells as the Grapevine and as Clarkes Restaurant. Wood-fired pizza is the draw, alongside Brewpoint cask beers from Bedford, open mic…
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Rico’s Coffee Shop
Enjoy traditional breakfasts, home-style lunches, sandwiches, cakes and freshly prepared coffee at independent Rico’s Coffee Shop in Rivergate.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Sam’s Chicken
Sam’s Chicken on Westgate serves fried chicken, wings, strips, burgers, nuggets, fries and takeaway meal combinations.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Sizzlers Pizza & Grill
Sizzlers Pizza & Grill offers pizzas, burgers, kebabs, chicken, grilled dishes and sides from its Broadway takeaway.
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Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Squires Coffee House
Pause for coffee, speciality tea, cakes and freshly prepared sandwiches at Squires Coffee House inside Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea
Starbucks
Enjoy signature coffee, iced drinks, Frappuccino blends, pastries and light food at Starbucks near Cathedral Square in Peterborough.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Subway Cowgate
Create a made-to-order sub, wrap or salad with your preferred fillings, vegetables and sauces at Subway on Cowgate.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Subway Westgate
Build a sub, wrap or salad with your preferred fillings, vegetables and sauces at Subway on Westgate.
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Central & South American · Fast Food & Takeaways
Taco Bell
Enjoy Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos at Taco Bell in Queensgate, with customisable fillings, vegetarian choices and convenient eat-in or takeaway service.
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Indian & South Asian · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Taj Mahal Restaurant
A long-established Lincoln Road restaurant serving traditional Indian and South Asian dishes, conveniently located between the city centre, Broadway and Peterborough’s evening venues.
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Indian & South Asian · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars
Tap & Tandoor
Indian street food, tandoori cooking and craft drinks come together at this modern gastropub in Queensgate, ideal for sociable meals, pre-event dining and relaxed city-centre evenings.
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea
The Bean Around
Enjoy locally roasted speciality coffee, breakfast, light lunches and cakes at family-owned The Bean Around in Cathedral Square.
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Chinese & East Asian · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
The Brewery Tap
Oakham Ales built its brewpub inside Westgate's former labour exchange in 1998, and the brewing kit is still visible behind glass. Expect Oakham beers on cask, Belgian bottles…
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Bakery & Patisserie · Cafés · Coffee & Tea
The Chalkboard
Create your own afternoon tea or enjoy brunch, lunch, homemade cakes and drinks beside the River Nene at The Chalkboard.
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British · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars
The College Arms
Wetherspoon's second city pub, open since 1996 in the former County Technical College of 1903, which gave it its name. An £809,000 refurbishment in 2020 added a rear…
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British · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars
The Drapers Arms
Wetherspoon's city centre pub occupies Charles Armstrong's 1899 drapery, which traded until 1996. A 2020 refurbishment added a rear extension, a lift and a roof terrace. Twelve handpumps,…
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Dessert · Middle Eastern · Pubs & Bars
The Genie Lounge
Turkish grills, mezze and shisha in the former Beehive pub on Albert Place, which closed in 2020. Charcoal-cooked mixed grills and lamb shish are the signatures, with a…
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African & Caribbean · Cafés · Fast Food & Takeaways
The Ladz
Peri-peri chicken, burgers, wraps and grilled dishes on Cowgate, offering generous, informal food close to Queensgate, Cathedral Square and the city’s entertainment venues.
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Italian · Pub Food · Pubs & Bars
The Shed – Tap Room & Deli
Set in one of the last surviving buildings of Peterborough East station, a 19th century engine shed that was most recently a Greggs. Real ales, craft beer and…
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Pubs & Bars
Tipsy Cow
An independent bar that opened on Cowgate at Easter 2026, in the premises Blind Tiger left when it moved to Nene Park. Cocktails and premium keg beers upstairs,…
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Fast Food & Takeaways · Italian
Tops Pizza
Order pizzas with classic or custom toppings, chicken sides, dips, desserts and drinks from Tops Pizza on Broadway.
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Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Restaurants
Turkish Kitchen
Turkish and Mediterranean cooking on New Road, with grilled meats, mezze and traditional flavours served in a welcoming city-centre setting close to the Cathedral.
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African & Caribbean · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Turtle Bay
Caribbean-inspired food, tropical cocktails and plant-based choices in Queensgate, bringing lively flavours and a relaxed atmosphere to city-centre lunches, dinners and evenings with friends.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
UK Fried Chicken & Pizza
UK Fried Chicken & Pizza serves chicken, pizza, burgers, kebabs, sides and larger takeaway meal combinations from Geneva Street.
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Chinese & East Asian · Japanese · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Wagamama
Japanese-inspired bowls, noodles, curries and plant-based dishes on Long Causeway, offering fast, informal dining beside Queensgate, Cathedral Square and the city’s shopping streets.
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Italian · Mediterranean · Restaurants · Vegetarian & Vegan
Wildwood
Italian and Mediterranean favourites overlooking Cathedral Square, with pizza, pasta and plant-based choices in a relaxed setting at the heart of Peterborough.
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Fast Food & Takeaways
Wingstop
Choose flavour-coated chicken wings, boneless tenders or burgers with seasoned fries, dips and sides at Wingstop on Long Causeway.
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Restaurants
XOXO Grill House
A city-centre grill house on King Street, serving Middle Eastern-inspired grilled food in an informal setting close to Cathedral Square, Queensgate and Peterborough’s nightlife.
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