Pubs in Cambridge
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Cambridge Brew House
1 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1LH
Occupying the side of King Street that was subjected to the attentions of the Brutalist school of architecture. Recently refurbished with one large single bar downstairs, the right side being predominately for diners. There is further seating in two rooms upstairs, with a small bar in the one to the right, that can be reserved for functions. A brewery, the Cambridge Brewing Company, has been installed and can be seen through glass panels from the main bar. Six hand-pumps sell their own and other breweries' beers that are mainly sourced locally. "Craft" keg also features heavily. Weston's Old Rosie cider is also available.
King Street Run
86 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1LN
Self-confessedly quirky establishment whose name commemorates a Cambridge pastime which involves/involved drinking a pint in each pub along the street (there used to be lots). When owned by Whitbread many years ago it was refitted as a "fun pub" and it still bears the scars e.g. carpets and furniture on the ceiling. The upstairs is even more higgledy-piggledy than the ground floor; the latter has a bare-boarded U-shaped layout with unused fireplaces, a couple of telly screens and a table footy alcove. The clientele is largely of an alternative persusion and the atmosphere can get quite funky though it's also a friendly place. Happy hour 5 -7, Mon - Fri.
Baron of Beef
19 Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UF
The interior charm of this pub diminished some years back when the wall between the delightful front bar and the rest of the pub was removed. More recent refurbishments have resulted in a pleasant if corporate feel. Bare boards and tiled floor. There is a small courtyard garden hidden away at the back. A side door leads onto a narrow alleyway, Blackmoor Head Yard, on the other side of which is the neighbouring Mitre pub. Food is served from the standard GK managed house menu 11 - 10 every day.
Kingston Arms
33 Kingston Street, Cambridge CB1 2NU
A classic, cosy, side street pub, just off Mill Road. Windows and mirrors keep the interior light and welcoming. Simple tables and chairs cater for groups of many sizes while bar stools suit those who prefer to perch. The walled garden behind has canopies and heaters and is popular all year round. There are roadside cycle-racks in front. The Kingston Arms reopened in December 2020 under new licensees. It now styles itself as Kitchen, Hummus and Wine. Although real ale is still available it is less of a priority.
Bath House
3 Benet Street, Cambridge CB2 3QN
A genuinely old (17th century) inn which has had countless makeovers since being opened out into a single room. The present incarnation, with exposed timbers (mostly fake), wood panelling (some original) and open brickwork is one of the more attractive recent guises. Guest beers tend mostly to be non-Greene King, sometimes from local Milton brewery. Weston's Old Rosie cider is also available. Food served every day, 11am - 10pm and is the standard GK managed house menu though good value for the city centre.
Blue Moon
2 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LF
Since November 2013 the Blue Moon has been a sister pub to the Cambridge Blue, hence the name. As well as changing real ales, from smaller breweries, there are up to twenty craft keg beers. The pub usually has a tap takeover once a month. There are also 90+ gins available, and a good selection of rum. There are two bars, the brighter front bar contains pictures of old Cambridge pubs and an unusual wall clock. The larger, back bar is often used for events. There are colourful tables and flower tubs at the rear of the building in what was formerly a car park. Very popular pub quiz on Wednesdays. Live music mostly weekends, and frequent other events, check social media for details. Not open weekday lunchtimes, but late evening opening through the week. There is step-free access to the bar but no accessible WC. Cambridge & District CAMRA Young Members & Community (City) Pub of the Year 2020.
Maypole
20a Portugal Place, Cambridge CB5 8AF
2018 Cambridge & District CAMRA Pub of the Year. The Castiglione family, who have run this city centre pub since 1982, bought the freehold from Punch Taverns in 2009. It has since become a showcase for quality beers and won Vincent the Branch's first Real Ale Champion award in 2010. Up to sixteen ever changing beers are on offer including LocAles, with an emphasis on microbreweries. Its keg beers include several of interest. Weston's Old Rosie cider is available. Also on offer is a range of world bottled beers, canned beers, an extensive list of single malt whiskies and many gins. They have three beer festivals a year and frequent tap takeovers. The interior comprises a main room featuring a large mural of a village scene with maypole dancing. To the rear is a smaller room and upstairs is a function room. A pleasant sun-trap patio also provides covered space with heaters. Food focuses on home-cooked Italian dishes, though traditional pub food is also available. The metal fencing that separates the patio from Park Street car park includes a double helix in honour of Francis Crick who lived next door when he and James Watson worked out the structure of DNA. What now comprises the Maypole was at one time two pubs, the Maypole in Portugal Place and the Plume of Feathers in Park Street.
Dumpling Tree
59 Perne Road, Cambridge CB1 3RX
Former Tolly Cobbold pub built in the late 1950s (opened by Lord Tollemache in November 1959) when it was known as the Weathervane. Subsequently renamed the Master Mariner before becoming the Med "Mediterranean Bar & Grill" in 2010. One time home of Turpins microbrewery, which has since moved to larger premises in Pampisford. In 2019 it underwent renovations reopening in August as the Dumpling Tree Chinese restaurant and pub.
Mill
14 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RX
Situated in a honey pot riverside location across from Laundress Green, this smallish pub was carefully refurbished by the City Pub Company in summer 2012. The improvements include an especially attractive, newly created, wood paneled side room. The bar now sports a wood-block top with eight handpumps one of which is for cider. The pub has a strong commitment to locally brewed beers. The likes of Cambridge Moonshine, Crafty Beers, Three Blind Mice and Lord Conrad's make frequent appearances as well as beers brewed at its sister pub, the Cambridge Brew House, by the Cambridge Brewing Company. An Adnams beer is generally available. Tasty, cooked on the premises, food with locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. A vintage radiogram is used for playing vinyl records. Local CAMRA Young Members' Pub of the Year 2018 and Dog Friendly Pub of the Year 2019 & 2020.
Milton Arms
205 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1XG
Large, popular, family friendly pub in the Greene King owned Hungry Horse group. It specializes in value for money food and televised sport with lots of special offers. The already sizable ground floor has been supplemented with extensions but still it doesn't cramp the plot. Large decking and patio garden, including children's play area, to one side and in front. Occasional live music.
Mitre
17 Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UF
Standing on the site of two former inns, the pub has been known as the Mitre since 1881. The last vestiges of its former ale-house look were swept away during a refurbishment in 2011 and the interior now has a smart, contemporary style. The extended down-steps section is primarily for dining and full table service is available. A side door leads onto a narrow alleyway, Blackmoor Head Yard, across which is the neighbouring Baron of Beef pub. The Mitre is now part of the Nicholson's chain and the St Austell beer is their Pale Ale. Guests may be from small breweries.
Old Spring
1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB
Attractive, upmarket pub-cum-eatery. L-shaped low-ceilinged interior with a conservatory extension to the rear. Between this and the carpark is a sizeable decked area. Bare-boarded floors and pleasantly assorted tables and chairs mix well with the contemporary decor. Food served at all sessions. Its extensive, but not cheap, menu is supplemented by numerous specials. Guest ales are from the Greene King list. The Cambridge Bitter is thought to be rebadged Morlands Original. Beer expensive even for Cambridge.