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April 2025. (Sign, Key). Published on 28-03-2025

Byron's Bear, Cambridge

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Opens Thu at 12:00pm
Operator: Mongoose Hospitality
3 Thompson's Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ (View on Google Map)
(01223) 776969
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Dating from 1850 this riverside pub was originally the Spade & Beckett before becoming the George, then the George & Dragon. In the early 1970's it returned to being the Spade & Beckett. It appeared in the 1979 Good Beer Guide and also in six of the following seven editions. It later became the Rat & Parrot. In 2004 it became La Mimosa pizza restaurant and remained so for over 20 years.

In spring 2025, after extensive refurbishment, it reopened as Byron's Bear, a free of tie pub. Central bar with several distinct, comfortably furnished areas surrounding it. Its cellar is visible though windows. Five handpumps two of which offer locally brewed beers, often Papworth and Milton. Outdoor seating in large patio garden. Burgers, basket meals, pub classics and sandwiches available inside. Kids portions available. Sunday roasts. Pizzas and keg beer available from the Bear Hatch outside which also offers a breakfast menu from 9 until noon.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Spade & Becket, George & Dragon, George
Local Authority
Last updated
28/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CAM/341
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

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This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Piano
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Boardgames
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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