I originally wrote a "Cambridge pub guide" when living in Cambridge between 1999–2003. The disclaimer at the top of the original guide, which is as relevant today as it was then, was:
My opinions are primarily based on the quality of cask ales on offer and the atmosphere of each pub, and not on its distance from the town centre, availability of Sky TV, range of lagers on offer or number of flavours of Bacardi Breezer sold. I would love to hear alternative opinions, though, so please feel free to contact me.
(Those interested in history may wish to see the guide as it was in 2003.)
The current version of the pub guide consists of a Google Map together with brief comments on individual pubs. I (still) welcome any comments or suggestions of pubs to be added to the guide.
Note: Pubs marked with blue markers serve food in the evenings. Pubs marked with red markers do not.
The pub descriptions are a work in progress. Lack of detail, particularly in the 'food' column, should not be taken to imply lack of quality!
| Pub | Beer | Food | Description |
| The Castle Inn (Castle Hill) | Adnams with one or two guests. | Yes. | |
| The Cambridge Blue | Wide range of varying real ales. | Yes. | Beer garden. |
| The Devonshire Arms | Milton + guests | Yes. | |
| The Elm Tree | Wide range of varying real ales. Large selection of bottled continental beers. | No food. | |
| The Free Press | Greene King. Usually has XX Dark. | Yes. | |
| The Kingston Arms | Wide range of varying real ales. | Good. | Beer garden. |
| Live & Let Live | Wide range of varying real ales. | No food (?) | |
| The Old Spring | Greene King. | Good. | Modern interior. Outdoor patio area. |
| The Salisbury Arms | Real ales, one or two guest ales. | Basic but filling. |
If you're interested in pubs in Cambridge, you might also like to read the Fenland rides blog, which covers cycle rides in the Cambridge/Ely area and also mentions country pubs.