The Elm Tree

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  Kate Seal

  ·1 month ago

  “A lovely pub a bit tricky to locate but well worth the effort set round reidential streets agood welcome and a good selection of real ales”

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  Danny Mercy

  ·2 months ago

  “Sweet staff, friendly, Sara especially. She's really fun to chat with. Other staff, and I believe the owner are also really really nice. The place also has board games that you can play at your leisure. Me and my friend play scrabble and have a great time.”

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  Ray Bennett

  ·5 months ago

  “A very traditional pub with a good variety of tied and independent beers plus bottled continental. A great find just off a city centre park. Very worth a visit if you like your beer.”

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  Freddie ANCLIFF

  ·7 months ago

  “Standout of this pub is a wide and varied selection of Belgian beers, many of which are not found in other pubs in town. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful with drink choices and there are handy tasting descriptions for each of the Belgian beers they stock. Also a good selection of standard soft drinks, draught beers and ciders, so if Belgian beers are not to your liking that's no reason not to visit this nice pub for a drink.”

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  dimitrios st

  ·2 years ago

  “04/03/2024 - 20:00 pm. I have traveled all around Europe and this is the first time this has happened to me. I was having a really good time with a friend of mine when the really rude barman told us off because we used our mobile phone speaker for literally one minute. That was totally inappropriate! Was that really a problem? I have been to this pub many times, but I'm never going back. My suggestion is to hire staff that has good communication skills, respects the customers and don't insult them. We were using our native language, Greek, when the incident happened and I suspect that the behavior of the staff meets the definition of racism.”

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  Raymond Valiant

  ·2 years ago

  “A pub that is worth visiting when coming to Cambridge, because it offers the classic concept of a drinking establishment that is part of British culture. It is located in an urban residential area but the vibe it offers is a unique situation from a typical British drinking place. There is no food for sale, only drinks –whether containing alcohol such as beer, spirits or wine– or non-alcoholic drinks. This pub has had some positive reviews and when I visited it certainly was. A pleasant conversation with the bartender and the atmosphere typical of a British drinking establishment make for an unforgettable impression. The pub also serves a wide range of Belgian beers, beside British local and general ales. Greetings from Indonesia.”

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  Ekaterina Zaytseva

  ·3 years ago

  “My first time at The Elm Tree but certainly not the last. My friends and I walked around the center for a bit before going to The Elm Tree; it wasn’t a particularly warm evening and I was feeling rather chill. Was not in the mood for beers and really really wanted something hot to drink. So while my friends were ordering their ales, I asked a bar keeper if they could maybe make me a cup of tea — and what do you think? They kindly prepared one for me even though it was clear it’s not something they usually serve. It was genuinely nice and kind thing to do. In addition to that, I got asked if I would like to have a piece of lemon in my tea after I mentioned I didn’t usually drink my tea with milk. Never got asked something like that in all my time spent in the UK and was both happy and nostalgic since that’s how we drink tea in my home country. It was such a small thing but it meant a lot. I am looking forward to trying the impressive selection of their Belgian ales — and thank you again for your kindness, The Elm Tree!”

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  MADDOGLEP

  ·4 years ago

  “Quirky back street local well worth visiting. Good selection of real ale. Had a Stout from Papworth brewery, a new brewery for me. Very friendly. Lots of pubs in the area. First place ever seen fsirfields farms crisps.”

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  Maria Magdalena Balos

  ·5 years ago

  “I was fascinated by this place and I love it. The treatment was amazing, the guy was super nice to us, the people it is super kind, and seems to be like a big family. They have a huge variety of Belgian-style beers starting with delirium and finishing with lambic ones, so if you love Belgian beer this is the place for you. I really recommend you some Christmas beer 🍺, they are amazing 🤩🤩. We will definitely repeat the experience 🥰🤩. They have some events in August so don't miss them!”

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  Rob G

  ·8 years ago

  “Proper old school pub. Decorated with old real ale signs so looks good and has a good beer selection that changes regularly. Make sure you visit if you're in Cambridge and fancy a proper beer. Got some board games if you fancy it but don't expect all the pieces to be there though.”