Cambridge Working Mens Club
A friendly, no-frills social club on East Road offering Motown nights, pool leagues and intimate live-music evenings in a classic community setting.
A long-established social club on East Road serving Cambridge locals with live music nights, club socials and a friendly bar atmosphere. Housed in a modest brick-front building near the city centre, the club is known for themed evenings — from Motown and soul nights to pool and quiz nights — and a calendar of community-focused events that attract students, locals and regulars alike.
A brief summary to Cambridge Working Mens Club
- 125 East Rd, Cambridge, CB1 2TX, GB
- +441223353786
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Tuesday 6:30 pm-11 pm
- Friday 6:30 pm-11:30 pm
- Saturday 11 am-6 pm
- Sunday 11 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Check the club’s event listings before you go — evenings are event-led and opening hours change for specific nights.
- Bring cash as well as cards: smaller clubs sometimes prefer or request cash for table games and the bar.
- If you enjoy live music, arrive early for a spot near the stage; late arrivals may find seating limited.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Seating Areas
- Information Boards
- Trash Bins
Getting There
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Bus from Cambridge city centre
Local bus services from central stops to East Road usually take 10–20 minutes depending on route and traffic; services run frequently during daytime and early evening but may reduce late at night. Single-trip fares typically range £1.70–£3.00 per person depending on operator and ticket type; buses are subject to standard accessibility constraints and occasional evening service reductions.
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Taxi or rideshare
A taxi or rideshare from central Cambridge takes about 6–12 minutes in normal traffic; fares typically range £6–£12 depending on demand and time of day. Taxis provide direct, accessible drop-off but can be more expensive at peak times and late evenings.
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Cycle from central Cambridge
Cycling from the city centre takes roughly 8–15 minutes depending on your pace and route; the area offers city streets with moderate traffic and some cycle lanes. Secure cycle parking is often available nearby but may fill during busy events; helmet and lights recommended for after-dark rides.
Cambridge Working Mens Club location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Cambridge Working Mens Club
Everyday character and setting
The Cambridge Working Mens Club sits on a straight stretch of East Road in a brick-fronted, down-to-earth building that reads as much community hub as music venue. Inside, the scale is intimate: a low ceilinged bar room gives way to a small stage and a scattering of tables and chairs, while the lighting and décor favour functional comfort over flash, producing a quietly familiar atmosphere that shifts easily between relaxed daytime chatter and more charged evening music sessions.What happens here — nights and neighbourhood life
The club’s programme is eclectic and locally oriented, with themed Motown nights, live bands, pool and cue sports events, occasional DJ sets and community evenings; weekend sessions tend to be the liveliest, while Sunday afternoons are calmer and social. The club doubles as a meeting place for local leagues and hobby groups, so you may encounter amateur musicians, pool players and long-standing members sharing banter and local knowledge.Interior details and senses
Step inside and you’ll notice the smell of polished wood and well-kept carpets, a hum of conversation and the clink of glasses. The bar pours standard pub-style drinks and the sound is close and present — voices rise easily over music, and the room’s modest size makes performances immediate and immersive. Furnishings are practical: a scattering of framed photos and event posters on the walls offer a lived-in, community-club feel.History and local role
Long established as part of Cambridge’s social-club tradition, this venue has served generations of locals as a place for affordable entertainment and organised social life. Its identity is rooted in that tradition: a community-run sensibility, weekly fixtures and an openness to small-scale live music. That civic continuity makes it part of the city’s network of grassroots cultural spaces rather than a single-purpose commercial venue.Who comes and why it works
The membership and regular crowd mix students, nearby residents and people attached to local clubs and sports teams. The club’s modest scale and programme make it especially suited to anyone after a less formal night out — a friendly bar quiz, a themed music evening or a pool match. The pace is relaxed: there’s more social familiarity here than spectacle, which is part of the venue’s ongoing appeal.Practical notes about the experience
Expect variable opening times and event-specific hours; daytime and early-evening sessions are quieter and more suited to conversation, while late-evening performances bring a denser, louder energy. The venue’s compact footprint means live acts feel immediate but sound levels can feel close; conversely, social gatherings and sports meet-ups feel comfortably contained. Overall it’s a neighbourhood club that preserves a direct, unpretentious form of social life in central Cambridge.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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