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About The Blue Moon
The Blue Moon is a pub in Cambridge at 2 Norfolk St, where pizza from Oscar's, a separate business operating inside the pub, can be ordered to your table, including the garden. The bar runs four cask taps and about ten gastaps, with a rotating beer selection that includes sours and DIPAs, alongside a range of gins. A mini tiramisu sits on the dessert menu for anyone who wants something sweet after the pizza. The pub holds regular events, including live bands, karaoke, drag and a pub quiz. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, rotating beer selection, pub quiz and mini tiramisu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza, rotating beer selection, pub quiz and mini tiramisu.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the pizza, calling it genuinely good and tasty, and it can be ordered to the table in the pub garden. Close behind is the beer, with a broad, regularly changing range that includes sours and Dipas on tap, four cask taps and about ten gastaps. A mini tiramisu gets a mention too. Reviewers describe a friendly, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with a Wednesday pub quiz described as chaotic fun, plus karaoke and live bands. Several note it fills up with university students during term, and one says a seat can be hard to find on busy nights. The one sharply negative visit followed a beer takeover that left the choice limited and pricey, with a pint poured at a price the bartender never mentioned. That reviewer also found a pint sour from the lines and said the bartender would not swap it for a fresh one. Others praise the fast, friendly service and prices that are not absurd compared with other Cambridge pubs.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the pizza, calling it genuinely good and tasty, and it can be ordered to the table in the pub garden. Close behind is the beer, with a broad, regularly changing range that includes sours and Dipas on tap, four cask taps and about ten gastaps. A mini tiramisu gets a mention too. Reviewers describe a friendly, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with a Wednesday pub quiz described as chaotic fun, plus karaoke and live bands. Several note it fills up with university students during term, and one says a seat can be hard to find on busy nights. The one sharply negative visit followed a beer takeover that left the choice limited and pricey, with a pint poured at a price the bartender never mentioned. That reviewer also found a pint sour from the lines and said the bartender would not swap it for a fresh one. Others praise the fast, friendly service and prices that are not absurd compared with other Cambridge pubs.
Featured reviews
- Emily Rowe
“Usually love this inclusive and beer forward pub but had a bad time today! A takeover meant beers were limited and expensive — unfortunately paid £15 for a pint, not sure I’ve ever had a bartender not flag a price like that before pouring it. And the lines desperately need a clean. Had to take a pint back as the lines had turned it sour (it’s one I’ve drank in here before!) and bartender wouldn’t accept the problem or offer to swap it for a fresh pint — another new experience…”
- Sami A
“Nice pub, on this visit I just stopped in for a quick snack during a quiet period but I've been before and it's a lively night time destination for live bands and assorted entertainment. Their pizza absolutely slaps and is well priced considering the quality is very good. Nice range of beers from the UK and overseas.”
- Andrew
“Great range of beers including random sours and Dipas on tap rhat I wasn't brave enough to try! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and genuinely tasty pizza available to order to your table in their pub garden. Top notch”
- Zara Pender-Bare
“My favourite pub in Cambridge! One that goes above and beyond to make itself as welcoming and inclusive as possible. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Very good and broad selection of drinks, beyond your average pub fare. There always seems to be something on. The pub quiz on a Wednesday is such chaotic fun, that's highly recommended! (I know Oscar's pizza is a separate business, but shoutout to some of the best pizza in Cambridge!)”
- A. P.
“Lovely pub. The pizzas are great! They always have such a diversity of beers and the prices are not absurd like in other pubs in Cambridge! The pub is so LGBTQ+ friendly and open, hope it stays a wonderful and safe space!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Cosy tavern offering stone-baked pizzas, live gigs & outdoor seating, plus a selection of gins.”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Location
Bars near The Blue Moon
- The Alexandra Arms4.58110.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
celine dion burger, garden room karaoke, sunday roast
- The Cambridge Blue4.62,5280.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ale selection, belgian beers, whisky selection
- The Geldart4.67240.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ales selection, hot rock cooked dishes, pork belly Sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue MoonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,197 | — | £10–20 | pizza, rotating beer selection, pub quiz |
| The Alexandra ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5811 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | celine dion burger, garden room karaoke, sunday roast |
| The Cambridge BlueReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,528 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | real ale selection, belgian beers, whisky selection |
| The GeldartReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6724 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | real ales selection, hot rock cooked dishes, pork belly Sunday roast |
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