The Roof Terrace At The Varsity

The Roof Top Bar is a top end establishment, yet recently it is anything but, broken and dirty toilets, dirty tables, untidy chairs, staff talking rather than making the place tidy and acceptable.

You can’t really fault the views. The building interior is beautifully designed (cool, if you like) and very clean. The staff quite simply must receive zero training whatsoever. We were 1 of maybe 5 tables in the entire building and there were 8 members of staff grouped together chatting around the entrance, they were literally being paid to socialise with each other. I had to help myself to menus. We then had to awkwardly try and attract the attention of anyone working there to get 2 drinks and a couple of snacks. Service was incredibly slow and 0 stars for attentiveness. The snacks are poor in choice and quality and hilariously over priced. £4.50 for a “bowl” of crisps… said bowl was the equivalent to half a pack of crisps. Worth popping in to take in the views, then leaving without ordering anything.

My husband and I a lovely couple of hours here on Sunday with friends, the cocktails were delicious especially the Gin Cucumber one and the Vodka Blush . . . both FAR too drinkable!! The staff were perfectly attentive and friendly but we never felt rushed. (I'm not sure whether they have sharpened up because of previous reviews but our experience was really enjoyable. The rooftop is a lovely space and the views are fantastic, a 360 degree view of Cambridge's city centre. I was worried because it was a little chilly on Sunday but blankets were laid out on the sofas and it was great to spend some time outside before we went to dinner. I would definitely recommend and will be back whenever the sun comes out!

Overpriced and flavourless drinks. They serve you supermarket juice and call it a mocktail.

Lived in Cambridge for over two years now, and IF you’re lucky enough to be present when it’s open, you’ll be received by staff that you could swear are paid more to dislike you, and a drink that’s double what it should cost.