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Red Lion, Histon

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27 High Street, Histon, CB24 9JD (View on Google Map)
(01223) 564437
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The two bars of this pub are adorned with a wonderful collection of bottles, breweriana and historical photos. The family friendly left hand bar has recently been extended and features the TV. The nine handpumps are in the quieter right hand bar. Its ceiling is hung with pump clips. A regular cider and a perry plus a guest cider are also available. Large beer garden with accommodation block at the rear of the premises. Outside pizza shed. There are two beer festivals each year, an Easter aperitif then the main event in September, which raise money for local charitable causes.

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  • Cambridge & District Branch Rural LocAle Pub 2024

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
30/04/2025
Last surveyed
03/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Pub ID
CAM/160
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

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Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7%
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 12 times.
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 4 times.
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream
Nene Valley - Egyptian Cream

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Lacons - Encore TasteMatch Prediction

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Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Lacons - Encore
Lacons - Encore

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Lacons - Legacy TasteMatch Prediction

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Lacons - Legacy
Lacons - Legacy Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted twice.
Lacons - Legacy
Lacons - Legacy

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Accessible WC
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 room accommodation block
Events Events
Twice monthly
Games Games
Darts, crib, chess
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Three
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Easter and September
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Citi 8

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