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Maypole, Cambridge

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Operator: Independent
20A Portugal Place, Cambridge, CB5 8AF (View on Google Map)

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. The family has won two Branch Real Ale Champion awards, first Vincent on his own in 2010 and then the whole family in 2024. The eight cask beers on the main bar are conveniently arranged from pale to dark. They include LocAles, with an emphasis on microbreweries. The fifteen or so keg beers include several of interest. Weston's Old Rosie cider is available. There is also a range of world bottled beers, including Belgian and Dutch, canned beers, an extensive list of single malt whiskies and many gins. They have three beer festivals a year - one of which coincides with the nearby Cambridge Beer Festival in May.

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 a function room upstairs. 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. There is step-free access to the front bar but no accessible WC.

Awards

  • Cambridge & District Branch City Dark Beer Pub 2025

Historic Interest

What now comprises the Maypole was at one time two pubs, the Maypole in Portugal Place and the Plume of Feathers in Park Street. The pub history timeline is displayed through the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cambridge District (B)
Last updated
14/07/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAM/121
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves many changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Milton - Justinian TasteMatch Prediction

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Milton - Justinian
Milton - Justinian Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted twice.
Milton - Justinian
Milton - Justinian

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Maypole, Cambridge.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nene Valley - Bible Black TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Bible Black
Nene Valley - Bible Black Strong Porter • 6.5% Spotted 10 times.
Nene Valley - Bible Black
Nene Valley - Bible Black

Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Maypole, Cambridge.

ABV 6.5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Grain - Blackwood Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Grain - Blackwood Stout
Grain - Blackwood Stout Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 5 times.
Grain - Blackwood Stout
Grain - Blackwood Stout

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

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Function Room Function Room
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
February, May & October
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p a pint off
Transport
Close to bus routes
Citi 5, Citi 6

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