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Elm Tree, Cambridge

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at Noon
16A Orchard Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JT (View on Google Map)
(01223) 583091
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This relaxed backstreet pub is decorated with brewery memorabilia, quirky bric-a-brac and photos of regulars. The flags and crests on the ceiling are of Belgian towns and regions. It has a short bar near the entrance with a narrow seating area stretching from front to back. Tables outside.

Of the seven hand-pumps one dispenses the current Brewpoint special. The remainder, including up to three free-of-tie, being used for guest ales, often from small breweries including local ones. There's always a dark and a golden ale. To complement these there is a printed menu of about 40 bottled Belgian beers with additional season specials in winter. As well as a Weston's Rosie cider through a hand-pump they also offer a locally produced real cider. Regular live music especially on Sundays.

There is step-free access to the bar but no wheelchair accessible WC.

The pub changed licensee in January 2026 with a long running barman becoming the new landlord.

Awards

  • Cambridge & District CAMRA City Community Pub 2022
  • Cambridge & District CAMRA City Locale Pub 2023

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cambridge District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wells & Co
Pub ID
CAM/68
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Colchester - Metropolis TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Metropolis
Colchester - Metropolis Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 3 times
Colchester - Metropolis
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Colchester - Metropolis

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Elm Tree, Cambridge.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde TasteMatch Prediction

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Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild • 3.7% Spotted 14 times
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde

Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Elm Tree, Cambridge.

ABV 3.7%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brewpoint (varies) , Roughacre - Nighthawker Coffee Porter

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Sunday evening folk, country and blues
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Board games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Usually locally produced
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)

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