# The Kingston Arms, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > An independently run 1870s neighbourhood beer house restored to wet-led pub use, with a strong community identity and an important place in Cambridge's Mill… - Canonical page: https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/kingston-arms - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/cambridge/ai/pages/things-to-do/kingston-arms.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 Live & Let Live**]() ## The Kingston Arms An independently run 1870s neighbourhood beer house restored to wet-led pub use, with a strong community identity and an important place in Cambridge's Mill Road story. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Free to visit** Time to allow **45–90 minutes** Pace **Easy** Place **Kingston Street, Petersfield** Best time **Year round** 01 / The experience ### The Kingston Arms The Kingston is both a serious independent beer pub and a living piece of Mill Road social history, recovered as a community local rather than converted into a dining brand. Beer was sold on the Kingston Street site from the early 1870s, serving the rapidly expanding streets beyond the railway. The pub's history also intersects with Cambridge's Black and Caribbean social history: it became part of the Mill Road music scene remembered by Windrush-generation residents. After a short restaurant phase, independent custodians reopened it in 2023 as a drink-led local. Cask beer, real cider, fires, pub games, traditional jazz and a walled garden now define the visit. It became Cambridge city's first listed Asset of Community Value in 2025. 02 / The essentials ### The Kingston Arms: visit essentials 1. 01 A brewery and off-licence occupied the site in 1871–72. 2. 02 An on-sales beer licence followed in 1873 and a full licence in 1876. 3. 03 The pub formed part of the Black music and social scene around Mill Road. 4. 04 Independent custodians restored wet-led pub use in 2023. 5. 05 It became Cambridge city's first Asset of Community Value pub in 2025. 6. 06 CAMRA named it Cambridgeshire Pub of the Year in 2025. 03 / The place ### The building in context. A story written in stone since **1871**. Built Beer house established 1871–73 Style Victorian neighbourhood beer house Listing Asset of Community Value 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit #### Prices & admission No admission charge; drinks are individually priced. #### Opening hours Currently open from 11:30 Monday–Saturday and noon Sunday, generally closing around 23:00, slightly later Friday and earlier Sunday. Verify before visiting. #### Plan your experience A walk-in, wet-led pub. Food is generally limited to snacks and occasional pop-ups. [Visit the official site]() #### Accessibility CAMRA records a deep entrance step with a grab rail, step-free circulation inside and no accessible toilet. #### Participation requirements A deep step is present at the entrance. Not normally required. Continue exploring / Cambridge ### More things to do *in Cambridge* Explore Cambridge activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around The Kingston Arms The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### The Kingston Arms: frequently asked questions 01 Is the Kingston Arms independent? Yes. CAMRA records the current operator as independent. 02 Does it serve full meals? It is primarily a drinking pub. Expect snacks and occasional pop-up kitchens rather than a permanent full menu. 03 Why is it historically important? Its pub use dates from the 1870s, and oral histories connect it to the Black and Caribbean music scene around Mill Road. 04 Does it have a garden? Yes. A walled garden sits behind the pub. 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 / independent / community pub / real ale / Mill Road ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | The Kingston Arms | | Category Slug | food\_drink | | Location | Kingston Street, Petersfield | | Address | 33 Kingston Street, Cambridge, CB1 2NU | | City | Cambridge | | Region | Cambridgeshire | | Country | United Kingdom | | Latitude | 52.200359 | | Longitude | 0.13977 | | Operator Name | Independent custodians | | Website Url | [https://thekingstonarms.co.uk/]() | | Price Amount | 0 | | Price Currency | GBP | | Duration Text | 45–90 minutes | | Activity Level | easy | | Excitement Level | moderate | | Seasonality | year\_round | ### Tags - historic pub - independent - community pub - real ale - Mill Road ### Seasons - spring - summer - autumn - winter ### Facts | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Built | Beer house established 1871–73 | | Style | Victorian neighbourhood beer house | | Listing Grade | Asset of Community Value | | Area | Petersfield | ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | Is the Kingston Arms independent? | Yes. CAMRA records the current operator as independent. | | Does it serve full meals? | It is primarily a drinking pub. Expect snacks and occasional pop-up kitchens rather than a permanent full menu. | | Why is it historically important? | Its pub use dates from the 1870s, and oral histories connect it to the Black and Caribbean music scene around Mill Road. | | Does it have a garden? | Yes. A walled garden sits behind the pub. | ### Requirements | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Booking | Not normally required. | | Fitness | A deep step is present at the entrance. | ## 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 — Source Urls]() - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-07-28T15:37:45.133804+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 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) - [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 Cambridge Blue, Cambridge: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/cambridge-blue.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge/things-to-do/cambridge-blue) - [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) - [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 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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