Cambridge & District

Campaign for Real Ale

Maypole

20A Portugal Place
Cambridge
CB5 8AF
Emailku.oc.esuoheerfelopyam@ofni Telephone(01223) 352999
Real AleGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsSeparate BarSmokingFunction RoomWiFiServes LocAleMember Discount SchemeBeer Festivals
Opening times: Mon–Fri 12:00-14:30, 17:30-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-14:30, 17:30-23:00

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

The Castiglione family, who have run this city centre pub since 1982, bought the freehold from Punch Taverns in 2009. It has since become a showcase for quality beers and won Vincent the Branch's first Real Ale Champion award in 2010. Up to sixteen ever-changing beers are on offer including LocAles, with an emphasis on microbreweries. Its keg beers include several of interest. Weston's Old Rosie cider is available. Also on offer is a range of world bottled beers, canned beers, an extensive list of single malt whiskies and many gins. They have three beer festivals a year and frequent tap takeovers. The interior comprises a main room featuring a large mural of a village scene with maypole dancing. To the rear is a smaller room and upstairs is a function room. A pleasant sun-trap patio also provides covered space with heaters. Food focuses on home-cooked Italian dishes, though traditional pub food is also available. There is step-free access to the front bar but no accessible WC.