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About Thirsty Cambridge
Thirsty Cambridge sits on Chesterton Road and operates as a bar, beer store, and wine shop under one roof, pairing the retail side with on-site pouring. The team sources natural, biodynamic, and niche wines alongside a wide beer selection, and customers can taste before buying at the counter. Drink recommendations come from the staff, and a food truck parks outside for those wanting to eat on site. Dogs are welcome inside, and a quieter seating area sits toward the back of the room for anyone looking to settle in away from the front. The format blends shop and bar in a single Cambridge stop, letting visitors browse, sample, and stay for a glass without moving on.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Menu & Prices
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention natural wine, food truck, wine and beer and cosy back area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention natural wine, food truck, wine and beer and cosy back area.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the natural and biodynamic wines, with several calling out the pours and pairings as the main draw, alongside a beer selection they describe as excellent. Staff earn consistent praise for friendly, easygoing service, including drink recommendations. Many also mention the outdoor food truck as a key part of the experience, with one noting the cosy back seating area. A few describe it as a small, laid-back spot.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the natural and biodynamic wines, with several calling out the pours and pairings as the main draw, alongside a beer selection they describe as excellent. Staff earn consistent praise for friendly, easygoing service, including drink recommendations. Many also mention the outdoor food truck as a key part of the experience, with one noting the cosy back seating area. A few describe it as a small, laid-back spot.
Featured reviews
- Conor Bifulco
“Great wine and beer, wonderful staff, with an excellent variety in their food trucks.”
- Canadian sommelier and foodie
“Nice little wine shop and wine pairing place serving biodinamic and niche wines.”
- Callum
“Incredible bar with an amazing selection of drinks and lovely cosy area at the back. Staff are very friendly and helpful, giving recommendations and letting you try drinks. My new favourite drinking spot in Cambridge!”
- Miquel G.
“good natural wine, better atmosphere, and staff who make it all look easy. + the food truck outside somehow makes the whole thing feel complete. 💆🏻♂️”
- Lee Donovan
“Loved it here, good size and loads of drinks on offer”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 5
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
Bars near Thirsty Cambridge
- The Artyst4.53630 mi£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
almond croissants, custom ice tea, interesting decor
- The Waterman4.41330 miWheelchair accessible
fish pie, sunday roast, watching sports matches
- The Old Spring4.21,0240.1 mi£10–40ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
chicken roast platter, yorkshire pudding, jazz band
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsty CambridgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7506 | — | £10–20 | natural wine, food truck, wine and beer |
| The ArtystReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.5363 | 0 mi | £1–10 | almond croissants, custom ice tea, interesting decor |
| The WatermanWheelchair accessible | 4.4133 | 0 mi | — | fish pie, sunday roast, watching sports matches |
| The Old SpringReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,024 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | chicken roast platter, yorkshire pudding, jazz band |
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