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Kingston Arms, Cambridge

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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 nights. Trad jazz sessions and occasional other live music. 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 Pale Ale • 3.6% Spotted 68 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 68 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
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 127 times
Ossett - White Rat
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 127 times recently. Last spotted 3 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 60 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 60 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

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

Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 8 times
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
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 26 times
New River - Blind Poet
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
New River - Blind Poet

Spotted 26 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

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

Castle Rock - Harvest Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Castle Rock - Harvest Pale
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin TasteMatch Prediction

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Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin Session Blond Ale • 4.3% Spotted 5 times
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin

Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Titanic - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 4 times
Plum Porter Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Titanic - Plum Porter

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.9%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hop Union - Scallywag TasteMatch Prediction

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Hop Union - Scallywag
Hop Union - Scallywag Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 4 times
Hop Union - Scallywag
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hop Union - Scallywag

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Kingston Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Trad jazz session last Wednesday of the month
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 second 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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