About Us
The Portland Arms is a traditional English pub serving fine real ales, speciality beers from around the world and home cooked food in a cosy, friendly setting.
There has been an Inn on this site since the 1880’s, the current building dates from the 1930’s and was designed by renowned architect Basil Oliver
Hayley and Steve Pellegrini are the licencees and have been running The Portland since 2004.
The pub has four distinct areas; the Saloon bar with it’s original wood panelling, Public bar with pool table and sports, a Courtyard with our Tiki themed hut and not forgetting our 200 capacity venue space.
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Latest News
Last year, Steve and Hayley Pellegrini from The Portland Arms walked away with the Best Small Venue trophy. Who will it be this year? Could it be a double or will another small venue in the area get enough votes?
Nominations for Best Small Venue (under 250 capacity) close on THURSDAY
After this, the top nominations will go up for a public vote.
Last year, Dan J Lambert of Valhalla Studios walked away with the NMG Award for Best Studio. Who have you recorded with this year and do they deserve recognition?
Nominations for Best Studio close on THURSDAY
And in 2017, Lauren Deakin-davies was voted Best Producer. Have you worked with anyone who's made a real difference to your sound this year? If so, nominate them!
Nominations for Best Producer close on THURSDAY
Voting for all 3 categories will open on 24th August and close on 7th September at midday.
To submit your nominations, email tim@nmgawards.com
Sam's Beer Blog
Muses from our bar manager, part-time wrestler and beer enthusiast Sam on all things hops and barley related.
Sam’s Beer Blog: Vegan Beers
Sam’s Beer Blog: Stouts and Porters
The Venue
For decades the Portland has been an essential part of the Cambridge live music scene welcoming local, national and international acts of all genres and backgrounds to play in our dedicated 200 capacity venue space.
Whether you are in a band and are looking for a venue to hold your own gig or are looking for a modern space to hold a meeting or gathering we can cater for groups of all sizes and requirements.
We have a full in house PA system and lighting with experienced sound technicians available to make sure your event sounds and looks great. The venue also has it’s own full-service bar, air conditioning and ‘green room’ space.
For smaller events we have 2 separate bars and a courtyard garden that can be hired independently.
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Meet The Team
STEVE & HAYLEY: The Landlord and Lady who have been running the good ship Portland since 2004. In that time they have formed a pub company which also run The Hopbine on Fair Street and The Alex on Gwydir Street."Who needs sleep anyway?"
SAM: Our part-time wrestler, full-time pub managerAlter ego: Peter Nixon
KIAN: Our flamed-haired assistant manager
SEB: Bar supervisor and teller of the longest stories ever.
SARA: -Yes without the 'h'. Our northern shift supervisor with the dirty laugh.QUOTE: "I'm not being funny right, but..."
ALASDAIR: Shift supervisor and beard enthusiast.
Tickets and Merch
Tickets for The Portland hosted events can be purchased online.
Cant see the ticket for the show you want? Check the individual event on the calendar for full info.
Get In Touch
If you are an individual, group, band, promoter, club or organisation wanting to play at the venue please go to the VENUE -HOW TO HIRE section. We do not book individual bands ourselves.
Many answers to common questions like parking, age restrictions and letting rooms can be found on our FAQ pages
For all other non-gig inquires you can phone us or fill in the contact form below.
Call us
01223 357268
Visit us
The Portland Arms
129 Chesterton Road
Cambridge
CB4 3BA
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