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The Cambridge Blue
Gwydir Street,
Cambridge,
CB1 2LG
Tel: 01223 361382
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The Cambridge Blue is one of the city’s most famous pubs, and continues to attract a dedicated following amongst locals, students and tourists. As you may imagine, The Cambridge Blue has a pronounced Boat Race theme, with rowing memorabilia adorning the walls. There is always an exceptional selection of cask-conditioned ales and good pub grub, which may be enjoyed in the smoke-free bar or the pleasant beer garden.
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The Free Press
Prospect Row,
Cambridge,
CB1 1DU
Tel: 01223 368337
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The Free Press is a characterful old pub tucked away down an unassuming side street in Cambridge city centre. A goodly mix of students, locals and tourists flock to the Free Press to sample the excellent range of cask ales and home cooked meals. The pub has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and a wonderful garden.
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Champion of the Thames
King Street,
Cambridge,
CB1 1LN
Tel: 01223 352043
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Another of Cambridge’s decidedly ‘boaty’ pubs, the Champion of the Thames is an unspoilt gem of a pub with real character and tradition. The pub has a conventional ‘bar and lounge’ layout – both settings are comfortable places to sit and enjoy the well-kept ales, with air-conditioning a welcome bonus.
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The Anchor
Silver Street,
Cambridge,
CB3 9EL
Tel: 01223 353554
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The Anchor is a charismatic Cambridge pub, and its idyllic position on the banks of the River Cam go some way towards explaining its continued popularity. The outdoor patio is a real suntrap during the summer months, but The Anchor enjoys brisk trade throughout the year, thanks to the well-kept cask ales and good selection of home cooked food.
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The Eagle
Benet Street,
Cambridge,
CB2 3QN
Tel: 01223 505020
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The Eagle dates from the 17 th Century, and is full of character and charm; no wonder it is such a magnet for tourists. Not that The Eagle has become over-touristy – far from it – the pub has retained many original features, and still continues the tradition of offering excellent real ales and a selection of hearty meals.
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Carlton Arms
Carlton Way,
Arbury,
Cambridge,
CB4 2BY
Tel: 01223 355717
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The Carlton Arms is situated in Cambridge’s northern outskirts. The pub underwent a significant revamp a few years ago, and the result is impressive; The Carlton Arms was the CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year 2004. A friendly pub, with a pleasant garden and a menu of good value food, The Carlton Arms keeps an excellent range of cask ales and holds frequent beer festivals.
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Live and Let Live
Mawson Road,
Cambridge,
CB1 2EA
Tel: 01223 460261
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Hidden from the bustling throngs and the tourist trail of Cambridge, the Live and Let Live offers welcome respite within its relaxed, atmospheric confines. A traditional alehouse in every sense, with minimal attention paid to modern fads, The Live and Let Live is a great place to sample a diverse range of cask ales (particularly during the pub’s beer festival), bottled beers and lagers, and traditional pub fare.
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The Globe Ale House
Hills Road,
Cambridge,
CB2 1NW
Tel: 01223 353997
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Occupying a central location on Hills Road, not far from the University Cricket Ground, The Globe Ale House is deservedly popular, and continues to offer a good selection of cask ales and hearty bar meals.
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The Castle Inn
Castle Street,
Cambridge,
CB3 0RG
Tel: 01223 353194
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The Castle Inn can be found in the shadow of the mound of Cambridge’s long since gone castle. It is a splendid pub, having been renovated (but thankfully not spoiled) a few years ago. The interior is made up of several rooms, and the pub also features a pleasant patio garden. The Castle Inn keeps a diverse range of cask ales and offers a good selection of bar meals.
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The Kingston Arms
Kingston Street,
Cambridge,
CB1 2NU
Tel: 01223 319414
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The Kingston Arms is a real ale lover’s paradise; typically, ten cask ales are offered at any one time. It is somewhat off the beaten track, but definitely worth searching out, as many do, making this a particularly popular pub – due in no small part to the excellent home cooked food on offer.
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St Radegund
King Street,
Cambridge,
CB1 1LD
Tel: 01223 311794
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St Radegund on King Street in Cambridge city centre is a tiny pub with enormous character and charm. A genuine Free House, offering a good selection of local and national ales, St Radegund has a delightfully idiosyncratic feel to it and a cosmopolitan air, reflected in its mixed clientele of students and locals.
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The Empress
Thoday Street,
Cambridge,
CB1 3AX
Tel: 01223 247236
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A couple of miles out of the city centre and certainly away from the tourist trail, The Empress is nevertheless worthy of mention, due to its commendable philosophy of good beer and a friendly atmosphere.
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