The Portland Arms is a traditional English pub serving fine real ales, specialty beers from around the world and great live entertainment in a cosy, friendly setting. Continue reading →
For decades the Portland has been an essential part of the Cambridge live music scene welcoming local, national and international acts to our dedicated 200 capacity venue. Continue reading →
Whether you are in a band looking for a venue to hold your own show, or are looking for a modern space to hold a meeting or gathering our venue is available for hire. Click here for all the info. Continue reading →
LAST DAY to Enter the Cambridge Band Competition 2025 🎙
Are you are in a Band?
Are you a Solo Singer/ Artist?
Do you write your own original music?
Do you live within 30 Miles of Cambridge?
Are you ANY Age? Yes we accept under 18s & over 18s
If you said Yes to this Cambridge Band Competition are looking for you. Please apply for the Cambridge Band Competition NOW as closing date is on the 14th January 2025 ❤️🎙
Have you applied for next year's Cambridge Band Competition yet?
Open for 10 more Days - Cambridge Band Competition 2025 🎙
Are you are in a Band?
Are you a Solo Singer/ Artist?
Do you write your own original music?
Do you live within 30 Miles of Cambridge?
Are you ANY Age? Yes we accept under 18s & over 18s
If you said Yes to this Cambridge Band Competition are looking for you. Please apply for the Cambridge Band Competition NOW as closing date is on the 14th January 2025 ❤️🎙
Have you applied for next year's Cambridge Band Competition yet?
The ultimate party band come to The Portland this Saturday!
One Wild Night bring the party to Cambridge for the first time, for a night filled with classic dance floor fillers and sing alongs from the 80s and beyond.
Whether you prefer dancing in the dark, in the street or on the ceiling, this is the night for you!
Looking for last minute Christmas presents or stocking stuffers?
Grab a selection box of 4 amazing craft beers for only £15! Now available for selection are two new Pump Up The Jam variants: Chocolate, and Strawberry & Cream!
Also, we have two Portland t-shirt designs. £20 each or grab 2 for £35!
If you are an individual, group, band, promoter, club or organisation wanting to play at or hire the venue please go to the VENUE-HOW TO HIRE section. We do not book individual bands ourselves.
For table bookings in the pub you can do that online HERE
For all other enquiries you can use the contact form below.
OPENING HOURS
Monday & Tuesday
4.30pm – 11pm
(No kitchen service)
TRANSPORT Nearest Bus stops: Milton Road and Chesterton Road Stagecoach Park and Ride info Train stations: Cambridge North (2 mile) or Cambridge (2.5 mile)
Check and book tickets: Trainline
VOI E-bikes and Scooters: 2 stations opposite pub Bike Parking: We have two racks outside of both bars Car Parking: We have no parking on site. CLICK HERE for nearest parking
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