The Cambridge Blue

A Gwydir Street free house celebrated for changing cask beer, Belgian bottles, cider and the lived-in atmosphere of Cambridge's railway-side neighbourhoods.

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CostFree to visit

Time to allow45–90 minutes

PaceEasy

PlaceGwydir Street, Petersfield

Best timeYear round

01 / The experience

The Cambridge Blue

The Cambridge Blue is one of the city's defining independent beer pubs: broad in range, rooted in its neighbourhood and free from a national managed-house formula.

The Cambridge Blue is a destination pub without feeling manufactured as one. Its single-bar interior, breweriana, historic beer-festival posters and extensive garden have grown around a serious independent drinks offer. The emphasis is on changing cask beer from smaller breweries, international bottled beer and cider rather than a fixed national range. It is especially useful for visitors exploring Mill Road, the Petersfield streets and the city's less ceremonial side.

02 / The essentials

The Cambridge Blue: visit essentials

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CAMRA records the operator and freehold as independent.
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The building previously traded as the Dew Drop.
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The pub specialises in changing cask beer from smaller breweries.
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Its drinks range includes Belgian and other international bottled beers.
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A large rear garden extends the otherwise compact street-front pub.
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CAMRA named it Young Members Pub of the Year for Cambridge in 2026.

03 / The place

The building in context.

Style: Traditional neighbourhood public house

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

Prices & admission

No admission charge; drinks and food are individually priced.

Opening hours

Currently open from noon daily, generally until 23:00 Monday–Saturday and 22:30 Sunday. Food hours are shorter; verify on the official website.

Plan your experience

Walk-ins are normal. Contact the pub directly for groups, events or Sunday dining.

Visit the official site

Accessibility

Confirm the current step-free route and accessible-toilet provision directly with the pub before visiting.

Participation requirements

Level neighbourhood streets; standard pub seating.

Not normally required for drinks.

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