The Tivoli, Cambridge Travel Guide

4.3 (655)

Multi-level bar and games venue inside a restored 1925 cinema on the River Cam, offering crazy golf, shuffleboard and AR darts with river views.

The Tivoli occupies a 1925 art-deco cinema building on Chesterton Road beside the River Cam. Inside the four-floor venue are two neon-lit 9-hole crazy-golf courses, three 22-foot shuffleboard tables, AR darts, multiple bars and street-food counters serving pizza and burgers. Groups gather for games and drinks on the roof terrace or riverside deck, while the ground-floor hall hosts live sport. The site is a 15- to 25-minute walk or short bus ride from central Cambridge and stays busy from mid-afternoon into late evening, especially at weekends.

A brief summary to The Tivoli

16 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge, CB4 3AX, GB
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Duration: 1 to 4 hours
Mid ranged
Mixed
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Monday 12 pm-11 pm
Tuesday 12 pm-11 pm
Wednesday 12 pm-11 pm
Thursday 12 pm-11 pm
Friday 12 pm-12 am
Saturday 12 pm-12 am
Sunday 12 pm-10 pm

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Book golf or shuffleboard slots in advance, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings and during live-sport events.
Under-18s are not admitted after 17:00; arrive earlier with children for the Sunday Game Pass.
The roof terrace and riverside deck are weather-dependent; check conditions before planning outdoor seating.

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Getting There

Walk

15–25 minutes from Market Square or college area via riverside paths or Jesus Green.
Bus

Routes 1, 4 and 8 stop within 1–5 minutes’ walk; 10–15 minutes from city centre or station.
Taxi

5–10 minutes from central Cambridge or 10 minutes from the station.

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History inside a riverside cinema shell

The building opened as the Tivoli Cinema in 1925 on the site of an 1855 brewery. After the cinema closed in 1956 the structure served as a warehouse, then several pubs, before a 2015 fire destroyed the interior. City Pub Group restored the art-deco shell and reopened it in 2022 as a multi-level entertainment venue; Young’s now operates the site. The original foyer ticket booth remains visible, and the upper floors still look across the River Cam and Jesus Green.

Games spread across four floors

Electric Greens on the first floor contains two 9-hole indoor crazy-golf courses with neon scenery and river views. The basement Club Shuffle holds three full-size shuffleboard tables and its own bar plus a small riverside deck. ARRERS AR-darts lanes occupy another level. Visitors usually book 45- to 60-minute slots for golf or hourly shuffleboard sessions; many stay two to four hours combining games with food and terrace time. A Sunday Game Pass allows unlimited play.

Food, drink and vertical layout

Street-food kitchens on the ground floor serve pizzas and burgers. Separate bars operate on every level, including dedicated counters beside the golf and shuffle areas. The top-floor roof terrace and Lookout room offer open-air seating when weather permits. The atmosphere is lively and competitive in the evenings, shifting to a more relaxed pace during weekday lunchtimes. Live sport is screened throughout.

Practical access from central Cambridge

The venue sits 15–25 minutes’ walk from Market Square via riverside paths or Jesus Green. Frequent buses stop within a few minutes’ walk on Chesterton Road or Victoria Road. From Cambridge station the Number 1 bus or a short taxi ride covers the 2.4 miles. On-street parking is limited; spaces on Chesterton Road and Gilbert Road become free after 17:00. Lifts reach most floors, though the Lookout terrace requires stairs.

Who visits and when

Groups, couples on dates, after-work teams and sports fans form the core audience. Families with children under 18 are welcome until 17:00; after that the venue is adults only. Weekday afternoons are quieter, while Friday and Saturday evenings plus major sports fixtures can reach capacity. The indoor setting makes it a reliable choice in rain or winter, though the terraces are more comfortable in mild, dry weather.