# The Cambridge Blue, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > A Gwydir Street free house celebrated for changing cask beer, Belgian bottles, cider and the lived-in atmosphere of Cambridge's railway-side neighbourhoods. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/cambridge-blue - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/cambridge/ai/pages/things-to-do/cambridge-blue.json) - Content updated: 2026-07-28 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **The Castle Inn**]() ## 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. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free to visit** Time to allow **45–90 minutes** Pace **Easy** Place **Gwydir Street, Petersfield** Best time **Year 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 1. 01 CAMRA records the operator and freehold as independent. 2. 02 The building previously traded as the Dew Drop. 3. 03 The pub specialises in changing cask beer from smaller breweries. 4. 04 Its drinks range includes Belgian and other international bottled beers. 5. 05 A large rear garden extends the otherwise compact street-front pub. 6. 06 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. Continue exploring / Cambridge ### More things to do *in Cambridge* Explore Cambridge activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around The Cambridge Blue The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### The Cambridge Blue: frequently asked questions 01 Is the Cambridge Blue independent? Yes. CAMRA records it as independently operated with an individual freehold. 02 Is it mainly a real-ale pub? Cask beer is central, but it also carries substantial keg, bottled Belgian beer, cider, whisky and other drinks. 03 Does it have a garden? Yes. The rear garden is considerably larger than the narrow street frontage suggests. 04 Does it serve food? Yes, through its resident kitchen. Check the official page for current service times and booking arrangements. Before you visit ### Check hours, tickets and access. Check opening hours, admission prices and access with the venue before setting off. 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Filed under independent pub / free house / real ale / Belgian beer / beer garden ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | The Cambridge Blue | | Category Slug | food\_drink | | Location | Gwydir Street, Petersfield | | Address | 85–87 Gwydir Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LG | | City | Cambridge | | Region | Cambridgeshire | | Country | United Kingdom | | Latitude | 52.202301025391 | | Longitude | 0.1392530053854 | | Operator Name | Cambridge Blue Management | | Website Url | [https://cambridge.pub/the-blue/]() | | Price Amount | 0 | | Price Currency | GBP | | Duration Text | 45–90 minutes | | Activity Level | easy | | Excitement Level | moderate | | Seasonality | year\_round | ### Tags - independent pub - free house - real ale - Belgian beer - beer garden ### Seasons - spring - summer - autumn - winter ### Facts | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Style | Traditional neighbourhood public house | | Area | Petersfield | ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | Is the Cambridge Blue independent? | Yes. CAMRA records it as independently operated with an individual freehold. | | Is it mainly a real-ale pub? | Cask beer is central, but it also carries substantial keg, bottled Belgian beer, cider, whisky and other drinks. | | Does it have a garden? | Yes. The rear garden is considerably larger than the narrow street frontage suggests. | | Does it serve food? | Yes, through its resident kitchen. Check the official page for current service times and booking arrangements. | ### Requirements | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Booking | Not normally required for drinks. | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-07-28T15:37:43.654854+00:00 ## Guide and hub links - [Cambridge Visitor Guide: Colleges & River | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge) - [Things to Do in Cambridge | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do) ### Related pages linked from this page - [The Castle Inn, Cambridge: 1740s Pub on Castle Hill | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/castle-inn.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/castle-inn) - [Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge: Free Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fitzwilliam-museum.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fitzwilliam-museum) - [Kettle’s Yard Cambridge: House Tickets & Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kettles-yard.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kettles-yard) - [King’s College Cambridge: Chapel Tickets & Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kings-college.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kings-college) - [Fort St George, Cambridge: 16th-Century Riverside Pub | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fort-st-george.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/fort-st-george) - [The Blue Ball, Grantchester, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/blue-ball-grantchester.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/blue-ball-grantchester) - [The Devonshire Arms, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/devonshire-arms.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/devonshire-arms) - [The Eagle, Cambridge: DNA Pub, RAF Bar & History | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/the-eagle.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/the-eagle) - [The Green Dragon, Chesterton: Cambridge's Oldest Pub Building | Above Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/green-dragon.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/green-dragon) - [The Haymakers, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/haymakers.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/haymakers) - [The Kingston Arms, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kingston-arms.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kingston-arms) - [The Live & Let Live, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/live-and-let-live.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/live-and-let-live) - [The Maypole, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/maypole.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/maypole) - [The Mitre, Cambridge: 1752 or 1754? 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