The Cambridge Blue on Gwydir Street

Victorian Origins and Street Setting

The building dates from the 1860s–1870s when the Dew Drop Inn served workers housed in the new terraces around Cambridge station. Two cottages were later combined; the present name was adopted in the mid-1980s after the property became a freehouse. The frontage remains modest, set within a narrow residential terrace just off Mill Road, while the interior extends deep into a single bar with two real fires and a rear extension leading directly to the garden.

Rotating Cask Range and Bar Service

Up to fourteen cask pumps feature constantly changing ales from British microbreweries, supplemented by several ciders, keg options and bottled beers from further afield. A whisky shelf runs behind the bar. Service is from a single counter; staff provide tasting notes on request. Pump clips and historic beer-festival posters line the walls, reinforcing the pub’s long-standing CAMRA recognition and regular appearances in the Good Beer Guide.

Garden, Marquee and Seasonal Use

The rear garden holds the majority of seating capacity with picnic tables and a covered, heated marquee that operates through winter and on cooler evenings. In fine weather the space fills quickly; indoor tables remain available year-round. The garden’s scale allows groups to spread out, while the marquee maintains usable outdoor space when rain or cold arrives.

Food Service and Ordering

Wonky Kitchens operates the kitchen, offering locally sourced snacks, sharing boards, mains and Sunday roasts. Orders are placed via QR codes at the tables; allergen information is supplied on request. Weekend food bookings are advisable. The menu changes with supply but consistently includes vegetarian and gluten-free choices alongside the beer list.

Access, Parking and Transport Links

Cambridge station lies 950 metres away on flat streets, a twelve-to-fifteen-minute walk. Buses stop within 300 metres; the journey from the city centre takes five to fifteen minutes. The council car park on Gwydir Street provides 38 paid spaces with a four-hour maximum; street parking is restricted. A portable ramp and double doors can be requested for step-free access to the bar and accessible toilet.