The Alma

Head down Russell Court and you'll find yourself in the kind of place that's been serving Cambridge for decades without needing to reinvent itself every five minutes. The Alma pulls a solid crowd of regulars, students, and anyone else who appreciates a decent pint and actual conversation over background music. The space feels lived-in rather than designed—wooden beams, mismatched charm, the kind of pub where you might bump into the same faces week after week. Food is straightforward: proper pub standards done well, priced fairly, nothing fancy or pretentious. It's the sort of place you stumble upon and keep coming back to.