The Blue Moon, Cambridge Travel Guide
Independent Petersfield pub known for twenty craft-keg lines, monthly tap takeovers and an inclusive late-night events programme.
The Blue Moon occupies a long-standing pub site on Norfolk Street in Cambridge's Petersfield district. It stands out for a rotating selection of around twenty craft keg lines and changing cask ales, monthly brewery takeovers, and an events calendar that includes quizzes, comedy, drag nights and live music. The two-bar layout offers a brighter front room with local photographs and a larger rear space used for events, plus a small rear yard of colourful tables. Opening hours run late on weekends, drawing a mixed local and student crowd for extended evening sessions rather than quick tourist stops. The venue operates as a sister pub to The Cambridge Blue and functions as an inclusive community space with a late licence uncommon in central Cambridge.
A brief summary to The Blue Moon
- 2 Norfolk St, Cambridge, CB1 2LF, GB
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- Duration: 1 to 4 hours
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 4 pm-12 am
- Tuesday 4 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 4 pm-12 am
- Thursday 4 pm-1 am
- Friday 4 pm-2 am
- Saturday 2 pm-2 am
- Sunday 2 pm-10:30 pm
Know before you go
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- Book tables by email for Wednesday quizzes and weekend events as spaces fill quickly.
- Carry a payment card; cash is not accepted at the bar.
- Plan visits after 7pm without children; they are not permitted after that hour.
- Check social media for the current events list and tap takeover schedule.
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Getting There
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Walking
Fifteen to twenty minutes flat walk from Market Square across Parker's Piece or from the station via Mill Road.
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Bus
Alight at East Road or Grafton stops within two hundred metres; last buses may finish before weekend closing.
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Taxi
Short inner-city ride from centre or station, typically under ten pounds depending on time and traffic.
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Craft Beer Focus and Drink List
The Blue Moon maintains one of the larger rotating craft-keg selections in Cambridge, typically twenty lines alongside several cask ales that change frequently. Monthly brewery tap takeovers bring guest brewers and new releases. A wide gin and spirits list supplements the beer range. Pizza from Carmen's kitchen provides the main food option, served in the evening. The pricing sits in the moderate band, above basic chain pints but accessible for a specialist list.Events Programme and Atmosphere
Regular events include Wednesday quizzes, open-mic nights, comedy, drag performances, goth nights and weekend live music. The front bar suits conversation while the back room hosts larger gatherings. The tone is informal, youthful to mixed ages, and community-oriented. The venue promotes itself as an explicitly inclusive safe space. Late closing on Friday and Saturday allows sessions to continue after many central pubs have shut.Physical Layout and Setting
Two indoor bars occupy a typical neighbourhood pub footprint on a low-rise residential street. The front room displays old Cambridge pub photographs and an unusual wall clock. The rear bar expands for events. A converted former car park now holds outdoor tables and planters used mainly in mild weather. The surrounding Petersfield and Mill Road area is a Victorian working-class neighbourhood now known for independent shops and nightlife, distinct from the university tourist core.Access and Transport Options
The flat walk from the historic centre across Parker's Piece takes fifteen to twenty minutes. Cambridge station is a similar distance via Mill Road. Multiple bus stops lie within two hundred metres on East Road and Grafton routes. Taxis and rideshare provide quick hops after midnight when buses finish. Norfolk Street is one-way; the former rear car park is now seating, so street parking is limited and permit-controlled in the area.Practical Details for Visitors
Card payment is required; cash is not accepted. Toilets are standard but no accessible WC is provided. Step-free access reaches the bar with a slope and small entrance step. Dogs are welcome on leads. Children are permitted only until 7pm. Table booking by email helps on quiz and event nights. The venue operates year-round indoors; the yard is weather-dependent.More to explore near The Blue Moon
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