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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 on the last Monday of the month. 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. Alternate Wednesdays they have pop-up kitchen takeover.

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
05/08/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2025
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
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 39 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 39 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted 51 times
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad
Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 51 times
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 89 times
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 89 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Abbeydale - Daily Bread
Abbeydale - Daily Bread Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Abbeydale - Daily Bread
Abbeydale - Daily Bread

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 7 hours ago
Entire Stout Pump Clip
Hop Back - Entire Stout Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted once
Entire Stout Pump Clip
Hop Back - Entire Stout

Session Stout

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 4 hours ago
Salopian - Lemon Dream
Salopian - Lemon Dream Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Salopian - Lemon Dream
Salopian - Lemon Dream

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Tring - Tea Kettle Stout
Tring - Tea Kettle Stout Session Stout • 4.7% Spotted 4 times
Tring - Tea Kettle Stout
Tring - Tea Kettle Stout

Session Stout

ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Batemans - Dark M
Batemans - Dark M Mild • 3.4% Spotted 21 times
Batemans - Dark M
Batemans - Dark M

Mild

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 21 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night last 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)
Cambridge

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