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Cambridge Blue, Cambridge

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Operator: Independent
85-87 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG (View on Google Map)
(01223) 471680
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Ever popular, single bar, side street pub with large extension leading to the garden; there is a heated marquee in winter and at some other times. A collection of breweriana, historic Cambridge Beer Festival posters and pump clips provide the decoration. Up to 12 changing beers sourced from micro breweries nationally served by hand pump or gravity from the tap room. Regular beers, Manhattan Project and Blonde Session Ale from Nene Valley are gluten free. There are several taps for interesting keg beers. Up to ten ciders and perries some of which are real, others include nationally available sweetened ones. Large fridges hold an impressive selection of international bottled beers. Its main beer festival is held in summer.

The kitchen is run by Wonky Kitchens offering a menu ranging from bar snacks and sharing board to main courses all made in house from locally sourced produce.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dew Drop
Local Authority
Cambridge District (B)
Last updated
21/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAM/38
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 - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:45pm
Friday
Noon - 9:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves many changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Nene Valley - Blonde Session Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Blonde Session Ale
Nene Valley - Blonde Session Ale Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Nene Valley - Blonde Session Ale
Nene Valley - Blonde Session Ale

This beer is served regularly at Cambridge Blue, Cambridge.

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

Nene Valley - Manhattan Project TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Manhattan Project
Nene Valley - Manhattan Project Session Bitter • 4%
Nene Valley - Manhattan Project
Nene Valley - Manhattan Project

This beer is served regularly at Cambridge Blue, Cambridge.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures TasteMatch Prediction

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Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures
Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures Session Golden Ale • 3.6% Spotted 3 times.
Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures
Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Cambridge Blue, Cambridge.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Barsham - Norfolk Topper TasteMatch Prediction

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Barsham - Norfolk Topper
Barsham - Norfolk Topper Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Barsham - Norfolk Topper
Barsham - Norfolk Topper

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cambridge Blue, Cambridge.

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

Three Acre - Skylark Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Three Acre - Skylark Stout
Three Acre - Skylark Stout Session Stout • 4.6% Spotted 10 times.
Three Acre - Skylark Stout
Three Acre - Skylark Stout

Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cambridge Blue, Cambridge.

ABV 4.6%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Portable ramp
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Board games, cribbage
Newspapers Newspapers
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
At least three
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Cambridge Beer Quarter plus another
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Citi 2
Nearby Station (950m)
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