For pub grub at a decent price, make your way to The Waterman on Chesterton Road. You can dine in their cosy interiors, filled with comfy bench seating and a fireplace, or in their sun-soaked courtyard outside - with main courses coming in at £15 or less. Expect dishes like chicken schnitzel, sweetcorn and red onion pakora or steak and ale pie, or nab six chicken wings for just £7.50. Pair your meal with a wide range of craft beers, wines to top it all off - what's not to like?

Looking for the best cheap eats in Cambridge city centre? Bar, restaurant and darts hotspot, Smokeworks on Station Road really has got it all. These guys are all about American-inspired barbecue fare, whether it's loaded pork fries, chilli con carne burgers or smoked cauliflower wings - with most dishes coming in at under £15. And if you're looking for lunch deals in Cambridge? Then check out their weekday offer of burgers and hot dogs for just £10. To finish up your trip, play a few rounds of darts with your pals in this trendy, neon-lit venue.

After the cheapest places to eat in Cambridge city centre? 100% British, grass-fed beef is used in GBK Cambridge's 6oz beef patties, with all cuts hand-selected from chuck, brisket, flank and 30-day dry-aged steak. They're then chargrilled and made with toppings like blue cheese and the spicy Rocket Man, with prices starting at just £8. Plus, you can get 3 sides for £10 and you can choose chicken or veggie options is beef isn't your thing.

An ode to Naples with its checkered tablecloths and hanging baskets of flowers, Pizza Pilgrims are dishing up some of the most delicious slices in the city. Their pizzas start from as little as £10.95, with tasty toppings like smoky aubergine, spicy nduja or mushroom and truffle to choose from. Even better? You can enjoy their feasting menu for just £29.50, which includes four mouthwatering courses that are designed to share.

Found just outside the city in Ely, The Hereward is a laidback pub and restaurant that's also one of the cheapest around. Expect a colourful tiled bar surrounded by quirky lampshades and cosy leather booths, with regular quizzes and live music for entertainment. As for the menu? Think three small plates for £11.99, as well as steaks for under £15 and a range of burgers for just £9.99 - including the vegan Bombay.

Not only is YO! one of the best affordable restaurants in Cambridge city centre, but it's also one of the most fun. Snap up plates of sushi from their conveyor belt, with dishes ranging from sesame cucumber maki to salmon sashimi - the cheapest of which cost just £3.50 each. There are lots of hot meals for under a tenner here as well, including pumpkin katsu curry, Korean fried chicken and popcorn shrimp.

If you're after the best cheap restaurants in Cambridge city centre, Butch Annie's is always a winner. This casual, graffiti-covered spot is all about great burgers and beer, using 28-day dry aged beef and specialty Iberian black pigs for their patties, with several plant-based options available too. Their burgers range from £9.50 to £12, with highlights of the menu including the Truffle Hunter topped with caramelised onions and a crispy chicken pesto offering.

The Alex is a friendly pub on Gwydir Street that boasts an extensive and affordable menu. Interiors here are simple and traditional, with white tiles walls and wooden furnishings, and you'll also find a spacious beer garden out back. Everything on their menu is £15 or less, including falafel gyros or mac 'n' cheese, and if you visit between 12 and 2:30pm Monday to Friday then you can nab any burger for just £8 when you purchase a drink - from the chilli-topped Tex Mex to a French Canadian-inspired Celine Dion.