Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Cambridge
We currently track 46 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in Cambridge, kept up to date by the community. None of them are in the sun right now — check the sun hours below.
Local favourites
The local mix stands out for 6 gardens, 6 beer gardens and 1 rooftop bars. Use the filters to find the kind of sunny spot you want.
City snapshot
1
rooftop bars
6
gardens
10h 31min
Daylight
Sunset is at 17:44 and golden hour starts at 17:05.
Find sunny terraces, rooftop bars and outdoor seating in Cambridge in real time. Sun Map is a community-driven guide where users mark where the sun hits outdoor terraces in Cambridge. Tap a spot for opening hours, reviews and directions.
Top 10 sunny terraces in Cambridge
The ten best sun spots in Cambridge right now, ranked from 46 mapped terraces.
Saigon Babylon
Main Street 907
Rooftop bar4
Sun score
1369 Coffee House
Massachusetts Avenue 757
2
Sun score
Amelia's Trattoria
Harvard Street 111
2
Sun score
Andala Coffee House
Franklin Street 286
2
Sun score
Area Four
Technology Square 500
2
Sun score
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
John F. Kennedy Street 56
2
Sun score
Cafe Beatrice
North First Street 100
2
Sun score
Cafe Zing
White Street 25
2
Sun score
Cambridge Common
Massachusetts Avenue 1667
GardenBeer garden2
Sun score
Charlie's Kitchen
Eliot Street 10
2
Sun score
The sun score is calculated automatically from sunlit hours, how late the evening sun lasts, community ratings and check-ins, photos and how complete the listing is.
Best chance of evening sun today
No sun right now — these spots have the best aspect until sunset at 17:44.
Saigon Babylon
Main Street 907
33%
chance
730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio
Massachusetts Avenue 730
26%
chance
Cambridge Common
Massachusetts Avenue 1667
26%
chance
Grendel's Den
Winthrop Street 89
26%
chance
Joe Sent Me
Massachusetts Avenue 2388
26%
chance
Lamplighter CX
North First Street 110
26%
chance
The Plough and Stars
Massachusetts Avenue 912
26%
chance
1369 Coffee House
Massachusetts Avenue 757
11%
chance
Ranked by sun path, sunset, open western aspect and shade from buildings.
The sun in Cambridge this week (week 44)
Here is the sun outlook for Cambridge, 26 Oct–1 Nov. We track 46 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in the city and keep the sun hours up to date.
The best day for evening sun is Monday, when the sun sets at 17:47 after 10h 36min of daylight.
Days get 15 minutes shorter this week — by the weekend the sun sets at 16:39.
Planning after-work drinks in the sun? Aim for Monday in Cambridge and pick a spot with sun until 17:47.
| Day | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 Oct Best evening | 17:47 | 10h 36min |
| Tuesday 27 Oct | 17:46 | 10h 34min |
| Wednesday 28 Oct | 17:44 | 10h 31min |
| Thursday 29 Oct | 17:43 | 10h 29min |
| Friday 30 Oct | 17:42 | 10h 26min |
| Saturday 31 Oct | 17:40 | 10h 23min |
| Sunday 1 Nov | 16:39 | 10h 21min |
The sun in Cambridge today
Sunrise
07:13
Sun highest
12:29
Sunset
17:44
Golden hour
17:05
Daylight
10h 31min
Explore by type
Pick what you're after in Cambridge – rooftop, beach club, waterfront or shade.
46 spots
1369 Coffee House
Massachusetts Avenue 757
730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio
Massachusetts Avenue 730
GardenBeer gardenAmelia's Trattoria
Harvard Street 111
Andala Coffee House
Franklin Street 286
Area Four
Technology Square 500
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
John F. Kennedy Street 56
Cafe Beatrice
North First Street 100
Cafe Zing
White Street 25
Cambridge Common
Massachusetts Avenue 1667
GardenBeer gardenCharlie's Kitchen
Eliot Street 10
Clover HFI
Massachusetts Avenue 496
CSCA Cafe
Massachusetts Avenue 1995
Dado Tea
Massachusetts Avenue 955
Daedalus
Mount Auburn Street 45.5
Faro Cafe
Arrow Street 5
Felipe's Taqueria
Brattle Street 21
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Massachusetts Avenue 190
Fuji at Kendall
Third Street 300
Gato Exotico
Cambridgeside Place 100
Glass House
Kendall Street 450
Grendel's Den
Winthrop Street 89
GardenBeer gardenGypsy Place Coffee and Juice Bar
Hampshire Street 90
Helmand
First Street 143
Joe Sent Me
Massachusetts Avenue 2388
GardenBeer gardenLamplighter CX
North First Street 110
GardenBeer gardenLife Alive
Massachusetts Avenue 765
Naco Taco
Massachusetts Avenue 297
Nirvana: A Taste Of India
Massachusetts Avenue 1680
Pavement Coffeehouse
Massachusetts Avenue 1350
Ripple Cafe
Main Street 314
Saigon Babylon
Main Street 907
Rooftop barsShays Pub and Wine Bar
John F. Kennedy Street 58
Simon's Coffee Shop
Massachusetts Avenue 1736
Starbucks
Broadway 120
Sugar and Spice
Massachusetts Avenue 1933
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Third Street 318
The Abbey
Massachusetts Avenue 1755
The Friendly Toast
Massachusetts Avenue 1230
The Lexington
North First Street 100
The Mad Monkfish
Massachusetts Avenue 524
The Middle East Upstairs
Massachusetts Avenue 472
The Plough and Stars
Massachusetts Avenue 912
GardenBeer gardenThird Time Together
Binney Street 399
Veggie Galaxy
Massachusetts Avenue 450
Vester
Ames Street 73
Zuzu
Massachusetts Avenue 474
Sunset in Cambridge month by month
How long the evening sun lasts on terraces in Cambridge across the year.
| Month | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16:37 | 9h 25min |
| February | 17:17 | 10h 35min |
| March | 18:51 | 11h 54min |
| April | 19:26 | 13h 22min |
| May | 19:59 | 14h 35min |
| June | 20:24 | 15h 16min |
| July | 20:20 | 14h 59min |
| August | 19:47 | 13h 55min |
| September | 18:56 | 12h 31min |
| October | 18:04 | 11h 6min |
| November | 16:24 | 9h 48min |
| December | 16:13 | 9h 6min |
Updated automatically
Guide: sun and terraces in Cambridge
Sun Map maps 46 outdoor spots in Cambridge, including 1 rooftop bars and 0 beach clubs. Sun status is calculated from the real-time position of the sun and topped up with sun hours flagged by guests and owners. You see where the sun actually is right now – not just where there are outdoor tables.
Good to know
- Narrow streets lose the sun earlier – rooftop bars in Cambridge keep it longest.
- Prefer shade? Filter on Shade for umbrellas, pergolas and awnings.
- Opening and sun hours are kept up to date by the community – flag any changes.
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FAQ – Cambridge
- Which terraces in Cambridge are in the sun right now?
- Sun Map calculates the sun's position in real time and shows which of the 46 terraces, rooftop bars and beach clubs in Cambridge are sunny right now – and how long the sun lasts.
- Where can I find rooftop bars in Cambridge?
- Filter by rooftop bar, roof terrace or beach club in Cambridge and sort by sun right now, distance or reviews from real guests.
- Is Sun Map free?
- Yes. Search, sun hours, opening hours and directions are free – no account needed.
- Can I find terraces with shade in Cambridge?
- Yes. Filter by Shade for parasols, pergolas, awnings or natural shade – and by Wind shelter on breezy days. Sun and shade can be selected together.
- Which quick filters are available in Cambridge?
- Last sun after 7pm, beer & after work, coffee, rooftop bar, beach club, waterfront, pool bar, garden, live music, dog friendly, sidewalk seating, wind shelter and shade – combine several at once.
- How is the Top 10 in Cambridge ranked?
- By SunScore, which weighs sun quality, ratings (both Sun Map and Google Maps), community activity and how complete a listing is. Placement cannot be bought.
- How do I know if the sun is out right now?
- Guests report ☀️, ⛅ or 🌧️ with one tap, and reports from the last two hours show the live conditions. The week forecast also blends sun hours, temperature and clear skies into the best day.
- Do I need an account?
- No. As a guest you can browse every terrace, the map and the city guides. An account is only needed for favourites, check-ins, reviews and friends.
- How do we decide where the crew goes for after work in Cambridge?
- Start an AW poll in Sun Map: pick 2–3 sunny spots, set a time and share the link via WhatsApp, SMS or any chat app. Everyone votes without an account and sees the result live – the winner gets a trophy.
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