The Devonshire Arms
A revived former railway-side tavern operated by local Milton Brewery, known for Cambridge-brewed cask ale and one of the county's strongest real-cider selections.
01 / The experience
The Devonshire Arms
The Devonshire demonstrates how a local brewery can rescue an ordinary neighbourhood pub without converting it into a national formula.
Previously known as the Midland Tavern, the Devonshire Arms was rescued from decline and reopened by Milton Brewery in 2010. The renovation retained the proportions of a substantial neighbourhood pub: tall windows, high ceilings, front and rear drinking areas and wooden booths. Its importance is less about untouched historic fittings than successful continuity—an older local returned to serious pub use by a Cambridge-area brewery. The drinks range centres on Milton cask beer, guest ales and an unusually extensive cider selection.
02 / The essentials
The Devonshire Arms: visit essentials
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The pub previously traded as the Midland Tavern.
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Milton Brewery rescued and reopened it in 2010.
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It was Milton Brewery's first Cambridge pub.
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The interior retains high ceilings, tall windows and distinct front and rear drinking areas.
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Its cask range strongly features locally brewed Milton beer.
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CAMRA named it Cambridgeshire Cider Pub of the Year in 2025.
03 / The place
The building in context.
A story written in stone since 2010.
- Built
- Historic public house; reopened by Milton Brewery in 2010
- Style
- Railway-side neighbourhood public house
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Prices & admission
No admission charge; drinks and food are individually priced.
Opening hours
Currently opens at 16:00 Monday–Wednesday, noon Thursday–Sunday, closing around 23:00 or midnight. Food hours differ; verify before visiting.
Plan your experience
Walk-ins are normal; contact the pub or resident kitchen for dining arrangements.
Accessibility
Confirm the present step-free entrance and accessible-toilet arrangements directly with the pub.
Participation requirements
Level neighbourhood approach.
Not normally required for drinks.
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05 / Good to know
The Devonshire Arms: frequently asked questions
01Is the Devonshire Arms a chain pub?
It is operated by Individual Pubs, the small pub-owning sister company of local Milton Brewery, rather than a national managed chain.
02What was the pub called before?
It previously traded as the Midland Tavern.
03What is it best known for?
Locally brewed cask beer and a particularly extensive real-cider range.
04Does it serve food?
Yes, through a resident kitchen. Check current food hours separately from bar opening.