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Petersfield, Cambridge

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2 Sturton Street, Cambridge, CB1 2QA (View on Google Map)
(01223) 306306
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The former White Hart became the acclaimed Backstreet Bistro in 2004 but returned to being a pub in February 2017 when City Pub Company bought it and renamed it as the Petersfield. City Pub Company was subsequently purchased by Youngs. In April 2026 the Petersfield was sold by Youngs to Trust Inns.

The entrance leads into a large L-shaped main bar, decorated in a fairly traditional manner with modern touches. There is also a more intimate smaller room behind the bar. There are five handpumps (not all are used) and several keg lines. Modern food menu.

The terrace outside has separate non-smoking and smoking areas.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Backstreet Bistro; White Hart
Local Authority
Cambridge District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/03/2018
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
CAM/302
Asset of Community Value
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 - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 7 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Petersfield, Cambridge.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nethergate - Wild Fox TasteMatch Prediction

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Nethergate - Wild Fox
Nethergate - Wild Fox Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Nethergate - Wild Fox
Nethergate - Wild Fox

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Petersfield, Cambridge.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Small step at entrance. Accessible WC
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Sunday Quiz
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Cambridge Beer Quarter
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off handpumps
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Stagecoach: Citi2
Closest station (1000m)
Cambridge

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