# The Haymakers, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > A Chesterton local revived by Milton Brewery, with several distinct drinking rooms, a snug, local cask beer and a large cycle-friendly garden. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/haymakers - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/cambridge/ai/pages/things-to-do/haymakers.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 Kingston Arms**]() ## The Haymakers A Chesterton local revived by Milton Brewery, with several distinct drinking rooms, a snug, local cask beer and a large cycle-friendly garden. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free to visit** Time to allow **45–90 minutes** Pace **Easy** Place **Chesterton High Street** Best time **Year round** 01 / The experience ### The Haymakers The Haymakers earns its place as a revived village local with separate drinking rooms, local beer and a strong connection to Cambridge's cycling culture. The Haymakers serves the historic village core of Chesterton rather than the visitor centre. After a two-year closure, Milton Brewery reopened it in 2013 and restored a pub layout of separate drinking spaces, a snug, dark timber and warm colours. Its raised rafters and glass-and-wood entrance enclosure retain traces of earlier arrangements without pretending the interior is untouched. Local beer, real cider, stone-baked pizza and unusually generous cycle parking make it a useful destination on a north Cambridge or riverside route. 02 / The essentials ### The Haymakers: visit essentials 1. 01 The pub reopened under Milton Brewery in April 2013 after a two-year closure. 2. 02 It was Milton Brewery's second pub in Cambridge. 3. 03 The interior retains several separate drinking areas and a snug. 4. 04 The principal cask range is brewed locally by Milton Brewery. 5. 05 The former car park has become substantial cycle parking. 6. 06 CAMRA named it Cambridge city Pub of the Year in 2021. 03 / The place ### The building in context. A story written in stone since **2013**. Built Historic Chesterton pub; reopened in 2013 Style Multi-room neighbourhood public house 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit #### Prices & admission No admission charge; drinks and food are individually priced. #### Opening hours Currently noon–23:00 Monday–Saturday and noon–22:00 Sunday. Kitchen hours and occasional maintenance closures are published separately on the official site. #### Plan your experience The pub principally keeps space for walk-ins and generally accepts bookings only for larger groups. [Visit the official site]() #### Accessibility CAMRA records ramp access at the rear but no accessible WC. Confirm directly before travel. #### Participation requirements Easy approach, with rear ramp access recorded. Walk-ins preferred; larger groups should contact the pub. Continue exploring / Cambridge ### More things to do *in Cambridge* Explore Cambridge activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around The Haymakers The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### The Haymakers: frequently asked questions 01 Is the Haymakers independent? It is owned and operated by Individual Pubs, associated with the small local Milton Brewery rather than a national chain. 02 Is it in central Cambridge? No. It is on Chesterton High Street, north-east of the historic centre. 03 Is it suitable for cyclists? Yes. The pub has converted its former car park into extensive cycle parking. 04 Can I book a table? The pub prioritises walk-ins and generally takes bookings for larger groups; check the official policy. 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 historic pub / local brewery / Chesterton / real ale / cycling ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | The Haymakers | | Category Slug | food\_drink | | Location | Chesterton High Street | | Address | 54 High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NG | | City | Cambridge | | Region | Cambridgeshire | | Country | United Kingdom | | Latitude | 52.217498779297 | | Longitude | 0.13936799764633 | | Operator Name | Individual Pubs / Milton Brewery | | Price Amount | 0 | | Price Currency | GBP | | Duration Text | 45–90 minutes | | Activity Level | easy | | Excitement Level | moderate | | Seasonality | year\_round | ### Tags - historic pub - local brewery - Chesterton - real ale - cycling ### Seasons - spring - summer - autumn - winter ### Facts | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Style | Multi-room neighbourhood public house | | Area | Chesterton | ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | Is the Haymakers independent? | It is owned and operated by Individual Pubs, associated with the small local Milton Brewery rather than a national chain. | | Is it in central Cambridge? | No. It is on Chesterton High Street, north-east of the historic centre. | | Is it suitable for cyclists? | Yes. 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