The Castle Bar, Cambridge Travel Guide

Free Guide: Central Cambridge bar with Thursday-to-Sunday hours on St Andrew's Street.

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Central Cambridge bar with Thursday-to-Sunday hours on St Andrew's Street.

The Castle Bar stands on St Andrew's Street in central Cambridge. Limited opening hours focus on Thursday through Sunday evenings and afternoons. The venue draws a steady local crowd alongside passing visitors seeking a straightforward city-centre bar.

1–3 hrsTime to spend
$$Mid-range
IndoorSetting
4 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

  • Drink options
3.8 Good · 186 Google reviews
Plan your visit

Opening hours

  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • WedClosed
  • Thu5 pm–2 am
  • Fri5 pm–3 am
  • Sat12 pm–3 am
  • Sun12 pm–8 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address
The Castle, 37 St Andrew's St Cambridge
Phone
Website

Getting there

On Foot

Five-minute walk from Cambridge bus station via St Andrew's Street.

Public Transport

Multiple bus stops within 200 metres; rail station is a 15-minute walk.

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Setting and Location

The Castle Bar occupies premises at 37 St Andrew's Street in Cambridge CB2 3AR. Its position places it within easy walking distance of the city centre shops, colleges and the main bus station.

Opening Pattern

Service runs on a restricted timetable. Sunday hours cover midday to 8 pm. Thursday opens at 5 pm and closes at 2 am. Friday extends until 3 am. Saturday begins at midday and finishes at 3 am. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday remain closed.

Interior and Atmosphere

The bar provides standard indoor seating with typical pub fittings. Lighting and music levels suit conversation during quieter periods and rise later in the evening on busier nights.

Practical Access

Street-level entry offers straightforward access. Central location means frequent bus routes and short walks from rail station or car parks reach the door without difficulty.

Visitor Experience

Patrons arrive mainly in the evenings from Thursday onward. Drink service forms the core offering. Space accommodates both individuals and small groups without advance booking.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Feb & Mar · before 3pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated
  1. Jan: 57% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  2. Feb: 57% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  3. Mar: 71% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  4. Apr: 71% of the busiest month
  5. May: 86% of the busiest month
  6. Jun: 100% of the busiest month
  7. Jul: 100% of the busiest month
  8. Aug: 86% of the busiest month
  9. Sep: 86% of the busiest month
  10. Oct: 71% of the busiest month
  11. Nov: 71% of the busiest month
  12. Dec: 86% of the busiest month
How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated
  1. 12pm: 50% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  2. 1pm: 63% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  3. 2pm: 63% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  4. 3pm: 63% of the busiest hour
  5. 4pm: 63% of the busiest hour
  6. 5pm: 88% of the busiest hour
  7. 6pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  8. 7pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  9. 8pm: 88% of the busiest hour
  10. 9pm: 88% of the busiest hour
  11. 10pm: 75% of the busiest hour
  12. 11pm: 63% of the busiest hour

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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