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Alexandra Arms, Cambridge (Alex)

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22 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LL (View on Google Map)
(01223) 324441
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Traditional backstreet corner pub that has been refurbished in a modern, kitchen style. Since 2015 it has been run by the same team as the Portland Arms. Inside there are three distinct areas on two levels. Wooden flooring with tables. The wood fronted bar faces the windows onto the street and has an additional small serving counter for the back area. Enclosed garden to the rear with a recently built garden room that doubles as a function room.

A Greene King pub that is mainly free of tie allowing beers from micros to be served, including from local Buntingford brewery. There's usually a dark beer. Weston's cider. Food is home made and includes a range of burgers with bread from a local bakery. £8 a burger Monday to Friday lunch. Sunday roasts.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cambridge District (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
CAM/2
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 - 5:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Oakham - JHB TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - JHB
Oakham - JHB Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Oakham - JHB
Oakham - JHB

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 hour ago at Alexandra Arms, Cambridge.

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

Colchester - Old King Coel London Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Old King Coel London Porter
Colchester - Old King Coel London Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted once.
Colchester - Old King Coel London Porter
Colchester - Old King Coel London Porter

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Alexandra Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Colchester - Barbarian TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Barbarian
Colchester - Barbarian Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted once.
Colchester - Barbarian
Colchester - Barbarian

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 hour ago at Alexandra Arms, Cambridge.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Bitter
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
Accesss via standard garden gate
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Cambridge Beer Quarter plus another
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p off pint of real ale or cider
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Citi 2

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