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Kingston Arms, Cambridge

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Opens at 11:30am
Operator: Independent
33 Kingston Street, Cambridge, CB1 2NU (View on Google Map)
(01223) 323962
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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. Real fires in cold weather. 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 March 2023 under new licensees as a proper wet led pub following an ill-fated spell as a Mediterranean restaurant. Old local photos, Historic Cambridge Beer Festival posters and breweriana decorate the walls. Pumpclips increasingly cover the ceiling. Up to seven cask beer including at least one dark one. Four still ciders including real ciders. Cribbage and skittles on Tuesday. Pub quiz on the last Monday of the month. The pub runs bi-monthly minibus pub tours.

Pork pies and snacks. Plates and cutlery available for drinkers who order in pizzas or other food from local restaurants. Occasional pop-up kitchen takeovers.

In summer 2025 the Kingston Arms became the first pub in the city of Cambridge to be listed as an Asset of Community Value.

Awards

  • Cambridge & District Branch Most Improved Pub 2024
  • Cambridge & District Branch Dark Beer Pub 2024
  • Cambridge & District Branch Pub of the Year 2025
  • Cambridgeshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cambridge District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAM/115
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 62 times
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 62 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 118 times
Ossett - White Rat
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 118 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 51 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 51 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Batemans - Dark M TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - Dark M
Batemans - Dark M Mild • 3.4% Spotted 51 times
Batemans - Dark M
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Batemans - Dark M

Spotted 51 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 3.4%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

New River - Blind Poet TasteMatch Prediction

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New River - Blind Poet
New River - Blind Poet Session Porter • 4.5% Spotted 19 times
New River - Blind Poet
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
New River - Blind Poet

Spotted 19 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wily Fox - Dublin' Up TasteMatch Prediction

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Wily Fox - Dublin' Up
Wily Fox - Dublin' Up Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Wily Fox - Dublin' Up
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wily Fox - Dublin' Up

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

New River - Chadwell TasteMatch Prediction

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New River - Chadwell
New River - Chadwell Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
New River - Chadwell
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
New River - Chadwell

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vale - Black Beauty TasteMatch Prediction

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Vale - Black Beauty
Vale - Black Beauty Session Porter • 4.4% Spotted twice
Vale - Black Beauty
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Vale - Black Beauty

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Very deep step at the entrance, but there is a grab rail. Step free within the pub. No accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night last Monday of the month
Games Games
Board games, skittles, crib
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Cambridge Beer Quarter
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Citi 2
Nearby Station (750m)
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