Pubs in Peterborough

Portuguese Social Club

124-126 Gladstone Street, Peterborough PE1 2BL

Built in the 1800s and closed in 1972. Reopened in 1977 as a free house called the Gladstone Arms, a popular venue for live music. Now a private club with Cosmopolitan clientele.

Gordon Arms

527 Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 7DH

17th century coaching inn physically moved to its present location in the early 1800s. Elaborate mock Tudor facade. The original design of the pub was based on a drawing by the tenth Marquis of Huntley of the Queen Elizabeth pub in Sevenoaks. Refurbished in 2007 and converted to a family friendly pub/restaurant, serving good value food. TV showing Sky News. Beer garden and patio area.

Granary

Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU

Large Beefeater steak house built in 1983 with adjoining Travel Lodge (now Premier Inn) hotel built ten years later. Large, comfortable bar/lounge and separate, multi-level restaurant. Good value food from the Beefeater Grill menu. Disabled access and toilet. Patio area. TV with Freeview. Next to Orton Meadows golf course and close to Ferry Meadows Country Park. Renovation in September 2009.

Great Northern Hotel

Station Approach, Peterborough PE1 1QL

Opened on April 1, 1852 at a cost of £2,500. It was designed by architect Henry Goddard. Its ownership at the time was linked with that of the Great Northern Railway (GNR). In 1857 the American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne stayed at the hotel. In 1893 the author Charles Dickens visited the hotel. In 1904 the Prince and Princess of Prussia had breakfast at the hotel. The hotel was closed to the public during the war and occupied by staff from the railway company's King's Cross office and the two main bedroom wings are thought to have been reserved for VIPs. The hotel re-opened in November 1949. In 1952 Laurel and Hardy stayed at the Hotel for 2 weeks at the start of their UK tour. There is a picture in restaurant. In 1953 Ernie Wise had his wedding at the hotel. There is a picture in restaurant. The hotel was sold by British Rail in 1982 as part of the de-nationalising process. The front bar is now called the "Sleeper's" after railways not drinkers who have imbided too much and the restaurant is open to non-residents. Strong relationship with Grainstore Brewery so expect to see their beers on offer.

Woodman

Thorpe Wood, Peterborough PE3 6SQ

Large, modern Greene King pub built in 1975, that serves as the club house for the adjacent Thorpe Wood golf course. Was called the Greenkeeper. Major refurbishment in 2003 that transformed the pub from traditional, dark decor to a light, airy feel. Comfortable seating areas around the main L-shaped bar. Conservatory restaurant and large beer garden both overlook the golf course. Another dining area can also be hired as a function room. Pool played. Quiz on Sunday evenings. Good value food served daily from 12-10 (breakfast 9-12).

Halcyon

Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough PE3 9TT

Large, open-plan pub built in 1961. Has a modern look with new fixtures and fittings, furniture and decor following a £400,000 refurbishment in 2008. Part of the Hungry Horse pub/restaurant chain, offering an extensive, value for money menu. Pool table room at one end. Was called Spikes for a while. Quiz nights on Wednesday, Friday karaoke, live music some Saturdays. Meat raffle and poker nights on Sunday. Sky Sports on several screens, including plasmas in restaurant booths. Children welcome until 9pm. Three handpumps, only one in use.

Hand & Heart

12 Highbury Street, Peterborough PE1 3BE

A late Art-Deco pub built in 1938 by Warwicks, this back street community local is one of the Real Heritage Pubs of Britain. A drinking corridor connects the rear room, with a serving hatch, to the main public bar, with its war memorial and real fire. Crib, darts and dominoes are played in both rooms. Six real ales are available on hand pump or direct from the cellar, the range is eclectic and forever changing, featuring all possible styles. Beer festivals with live music are held in the large restored garden around St George's Day in April, and at the end of September, with occasional mini fests through the summer. A GBG regular for over 10 years, and a former local branch and Cambridgeshire PoTY. Cash only.

Harrier

184 Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough PE4 7DS

Modern architect designed pub that won CAMRA pub design award. Large, modern, L-shaped pub/restaurant, part of Hungry Horse chain. Photos of aircraft and old Peterborough adorn the walls. Pool table and dartboard at one end. Live sports on big screens. Regular weekend entertainment. Heated smoking area with TV and sound system.

Yard of Ale

72 Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9PA

120 year old pub that was built on land that was part of the nearby Palmerston Arms stable yard. Originally called the New Inn. Refurbished and reopened as the Yard of Ale on 7th July 2017 by the team from the nearby Swiss cottage. Tastefully decorated in three shades of grey with a warm wooden bar and surround, the large open plan single room is split into four distinct areas by the central supporting structure. Live sports TV, dartboard, pool table, beer garden and outside woodfired stonebaked pizza oven (April - October). Live music at weekends. Filled rolls usually available. Branch LocAle PotY 2019.

Key Theatre

Embankment, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Lime Tree

Paston Lane, Peterborough PE4 6HA

Large pub dating from 1935. Long, comfortable bar/lounge with two fireplaces. Live music most Friday and Saturday nights. Quiz on Sunday nights. Sky Sports. Two pool tables. Large function room is used for live music, discos and private functions. Beer gardens at front and rear. Real ale sometimes available.

Holiday Inn

Thorpe Wood, Peterborough PE3 6SG

Large, modern hotel near Thorpe Wood Golf Course. Was called the Moat House. Long hotel bar with comfortable seating areas and widescreen TV.