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About Kingston Arms
Kingston Arms is a pub in Cambridge, on Kingston St, that centres on drinks rather than dining. Six hand pumps serve real ale, with about ten kegs and an array of bottles alongside, including Belgian beers and real ciders. Draught Bass and Wye Valley Stout are among the beers poured. There is no food menu, so guests can bring their own meal or order pizza at the bar, and pork pies and scotch eggs are sold as snacks. The L-shaped room has a wood floor, two open fires and brewery memorabilia on display. Dogs are welcome.
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- ReservationsAccepts reservations
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, pork pies, open fires and hand pumps.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, pork pies, open fires and hand pumps.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the real ale, with six hand pumps, ten kegs and a range of bottles, and one reviewer singles out the Wye Valley Stout and another the draught Bass served in the right glass. Belgian beers and real ciders get a mention too. Close behind are the pork pies and scotch eggs, which diners call huge and decent value. Reviewers also praise the two open fires, the brewery memorabilia and a friendly landlord and staff, with one visitor describing personalised drink recommendations. The pub has no kitchen of its own. One reviewer notes that diners can bring their own food or order pizzas to the bar for delivery, and another mentions Greek food with portions that are not small. A few describe the pub as a back street spot among residential streets with a rear beer garden, and several call it their favourite in Cambridge. One reviewer notes the prices are decent for the city.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the real ale, with six hand pumps, ten kegs and a range of bottles, and one reviewer singles out the Wye Valley Stout and another the draught Bass served in the right glass. Belgian beers and real ciders get a mention too. Close behind are the pork pies and scotch eggs, which diners call huge and decent value. Reviewers also praise the two open fires, the brewery memorabilia and a friendly landlord and staff, with one visitor describing personalised drink recommendations. The pub has no kitchen of its own. One reviewer notes that diners can bring their own food or order pizzas to the bar for delivery, and another mentions Greek food with portions that are not small. A few describe the pub as a back street spot among residential streets with a rear beer garden, and several call it their favourite in Cambridge. One reviewer notes the prices are decent for the city.
Featured reviews
- Kate Seal
“A really interesting pub among residential streets a good selection of real ales and drinks very friendly place”
- Ashleigh Bridges
“Excellent beer selection, terrific atmosphere. Pork pie snacks are huge and decent value too.”
- mark jenkins
“My fav pub in Cambridge they serve draught bass in the right glass pork pies and an excellent assortment of beers . Staff are so friendly and have a laugh with you and decent price for Cambridge”
- Alex Hall
“Fantastic pub. Really good selection of belgium bears, real ciders and your normal draught products! The food is Greek and the place was busy! Portions are not small, so don't order too much and they are properly priced too.”
- Christopher
“I was in Cambridge for just a few days and the bartender, John, absolutely made my trip. In addition to this being an amazing pub with phenomenal ales, he took a personal interest in my visit with personalized recommendations.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Wet-led local with cask-ales, craft beers, real ciders/perries, genuine brewed draft lagers and Belgian bottles. Our range of luxury snacks can be supplemented by ordering your own food to be delivered. Our food partners a couple of hundred yards away will deliver with no additional delivery charge. There is no charge for our friendly attentive service.”
- Great beer selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
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- Beer
- Free water refills
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near Kingston Arms
- The Petersfield4.41,2510.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, onion rings, fish and chips
- Devonshire Arms4.58390.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
jerk chicken, goat curry, cider selection
- The Cambridge Blue4.62,5280.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ale selection, belgian beers, whisky selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ArmsReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.7314 | — | £10–20 | real ale selection, pork pies, open fires |
| The PetersfieldReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,251 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, onion rings, fish and chips |
| Devonshire ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5839 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | jerk chicken, goat curry, cider selection |
| The Cambridge BlueReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,528 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | real ale selection, belgian beers, whisky selection |
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