Kingston Arms
A compact, community-minded Cambridge pub with seasonal small plates, rotating ales and a sheltered beer garden for relaxed drinks.
A friendly, characterful pub on Kingston Street in Cambridge, the Kingston Arms blends a traditional boozer atmosphere with a changing, market-driven food offering and a well-stocked bar; it has an enclosed beer garden and a relaxed interior ideal for drinks, casual meals and lingering conversation.
A brief summary to Kingston Arms
- 33 Kingston St, Cambridge, CB1 2NU, GB
- +441223323962
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 11:30 am-11 pm
- Tuesday 11:30 am-11 pm
- Wednesday 11:30 am-11 pm
- Thursday 11:30 am-11 pm
- Friday 11:30 am-11:30 pm
- Saturday 11:30 am-11 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-10:30 pm
Local tips
- If a seasonal food menu is running, ask staff for daily small-plate recommendations — dishes often change with market produce.
- The beer garden is sheltered and often heated; it’s worth requesting a table there on mild evenings.
- Real-ale options are frequently rotated at the bar — speak to the bar team for tasting notes and pump-primer advice.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Kingston Arms location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Kingston Arms
Origins and local role
The Kingston Arms occupies a tidy corner building on Kingston Street and has long been part of the Mill Road/central Cambridge pub scene. It functions as a neighbourhood watering hole where the interiors lean toward the familiar: a compact bar, timber tables and an easygoing layout that encourages lingering. The pub’s timeline includes periods as a food-focused venue and as a wet‑led community boozer, reflecting local demand and the changing character of the area.Interior character and atmosphere
Inside you’ll find a modest, warmly lit room with an honest, unpretentious feel — room for bar seating, small tables and a few window seats that catch the street life outside. The fit-out favours comfort over flourish: wooden surfaces, classic pub fixtures and beer pumps on the counter create a tactile, congenial atmosphere. On busier evenings voices, glasses and the low hiss of the bar form a background hum rather than an intrusive clatter.Drinks, beer selection and wine focus
The bar offers a rotating selection of ales and keg beers alongside bottled options; several hand pumps mean real-ale choices are often on the menu. At times the Kingston Arms has leaned into wine and small-plate pairings, with staff able to recommend matches when food is being served. Whether you prefer a session ale or a carefully chosen glass of wine, the emphasis is on straightforward, well-kept pours rather than elaborate cocktails.Food and the seasonal kitchen
The Kingston Arms’ food offering has evolved: some periods have emphasised a market-driven kitchen with small plates, breads and seasonal produce, while at other times the venue operates primarily as a wet-led pub. When a food menu is in place it typically highlights produce from nearby markets, simple sharing plates and freshly baked breads, designed to complement the drink list rather than compete with it.Garden, layout and practical details
A walled, sheltered beer garden lies to the rear and provides an all-weather place to sit when heaters are available; it’s a useful extension of the pub in fine weather or quieter times. The footprint of the building keeps the pub compact, so seating feels intimate and social. Lighting and sheltered areas help the garden function outside summer months, and the design keeps conversation areas discrete from the bar.Local flavor and why it matters
The Kingston Arms reads as a pragmatic, community-minded pub: it adapts to local needs, switching emphasis between food and drinks according to the prevailing concept and ownership. Its proximity to market stalls and neighbourhood streets gives it a practical advantage for seasonal produce and spontaneous visits. For those who appreciate an unassuming pub with an attentive bar and occasional seasonal cooking, the Kingston Arms offers a genuine local experience.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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