Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 511 reviews

What Tom Clark doesn't like about Kingston Arms:
Great to have The Kingston Arms as a real pub again. Superb choice of ales and lager (not your run of the mill rubbish either) They don't do food but not a problem as you can order from the excellent Scott's all day delivered to the pub for no extra cost. Lovely little sun trap courtyard out the back. View all feedback. What dezrobi likes about Kingston Arms:
Super wine list (albeit at about 3x shop price), good food and atmosphere. Service overall a bit slow and inattentive, as a result of big variation among stuff: some are wonderful (e.g. the somelier and front of house waiter), some never look towards the client to see what they need. Food also a bit variable in quality (do NOT take the oysters they came in some leaking ice, nothing compared to how Fin Boys offer them... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 57 reviews
Mark
29.12.2023 - 17:49

I had read several recent reviews suggesting this pub hadn’t quite found their sea legs yet, so I rounded up a few friends and made a Friday night of it. Indeed...

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halfwaydargo
29.12.2023 - 17:49

Had a table booked but when we turned up we were told that the booking didn't exist. The staff seemed to suggest that we were trying it on to get a table when i...

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VLP
29.12.2023 - 17:49

What used to be a wonderful, busy, friendly pub is now an overpriced, confused venue that prices itself as if an elite venue, yet the service, decor and furnish...

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BlueLola34556779
29.12.2023 - 17:49

We were a group of 7 of family adults that went to try out the Kingston Arms after recommendation. Our booking was for 6pm. We were met by a friendly team and t...

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dezrobi
29.12.2023 - 17:49

Super wine list (albeit at about 3x shop price), good food and atmosphere. Service overall a bit slow and inattentive, as a result of big variation among stuff:...

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The Kingston Arms pub has undergone some changes that have left customers feeling disappointed and confused. Some diners were disappointed with the food options and prices, as well as the lack of clarity on the menu. However, others appreciated the wine list, fresh produce, and Mediterranean-focused menu. While some reviewers found the service slow and inattentive, others praised certain staff members and the overall atmosphere of the pub. Despite differing opinions, it seems that the Kingston Arms is still a popular destination for those seeking a unique dining experience in Cambridge.

Google
4.6 ★ from 201 reviews
Legend
23.02.2024 - 07:12

Best backstreet pub in Cambridge and well worth seeking out if you are a visitor. Well kept ales and absolutely Devine Pork Pies.. I challenge you to eat a larg...

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Dylan
23.02.2024 - 07:12

Nice place, but I'm not a big fan of the craft beer

Andrew
23.02.2024 - 07:12

Always a great place to meet friends and choose something to sup from a good selection of well kept ales

Joshua
23.02.2024 - 07:12

Really lovely pub, staff are lovely and the beer is too. Nice little beer garden, partially covered, so you can avoid the elements but still sit outside. Great...

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Suzy
23.02.2024 - 07:12

My dad had this pub when I was about 8, nearly 30 years ago, then the greyhound (since demolished) he passed away a few years ago, came to Cambridge to visit my...

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 6 reviews
Liam
27.06.2022 - 05:55

1. Night ever in Britain and I'm happy to find this beautiful pub. Great atmosphere, good beer, nice hosts, good food... perfect!

Sienna
12.04.2023 - 10:42

This is one of several big pubs scattered over the small streets on both sides of Mill Road. While the selection of the Ales here is good, it's not quite like.....

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Kamaria
12.04.2023 - 10:42

Duh! Observer Food Monthly voted the Kingston Arms (i) best pub (ii) best food, and (iii) binds best real ales for the entire East Anglia. That's 3...

Yasmine
22.12.2017 - 13:48

A cozy local pub - not gussied up but well worn and comfyCame by on a recent Fri for late lunch and the place was not busy.

Lilly
22.12.2017 - 13:48

Probably the best pub I have tried in Cambridge so far Nice comfortable pub with plenty of character.

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 14 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 233 reviews

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