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Carpenters Arms, Cambridge
Proper neighbourhood pub on Victoria Road where locals actually drink, with decent food and a real community feel that beats the chains.
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Head up Victoria Road towards Arbury and you'll find yourself in proper Cambridge—away from the tourist crush around the colleges. The Carpenters Arms is the kind of place where regulars know the staff's names and the bar staff know what everyone drinks. It's got that warm, lived-in feeling of a pub that's genuinely part of its neighbourhood rather than trying too hard. The sort of spot where you can pop in for a quiet pint on a Tuesday or find yourself in the middle of something buzzy on a Friday night.
Known for
- ★Genuine local crowd, no pretence
- ★Well-kept ales and proper beer selection
- ★Solid pub food done right
- ★Real community atmosphere
- ★Cosy interior with character
4.6(1,091 reviews)
184-186 Victoria Rd, Arbury, Cambridge CB4 3DZ, UK