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The Pub

The Pub

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.
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The Venue

The Venue

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 →

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Book a table

Book your table in our Saloon or Public bar for lunch, dinner or just drinks.
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Hiring the venue

Hiring the venue

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 →

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The Portland ArmsTuesday, January 14th, 2025 at 3:42pm
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?

Visit: https://strawberry-fair.org.uk/about/cambridge-band-competition/ to apply now or

Under 18s Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_WKhCc4mWOpW0EY-R9v6SjAZpKuQsSnovsFnOt0KpoyopKQ/viewform

Over 18s Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUg3GQcIYvoMMTh6US4Nu46FaEo1epVk3e-Z9lM-l7KQL-zw/viewform

We look forward to getting your application 😊

#Cambridge #bands #Under18s #over18s #livemusic #strawberryfair #strawberryfaircambridge #CambridgeBandCompetition #music #30miles #soloartist #femaleartist #maleartist #solosingingcompetition #solosinger #ThePortland #CambridgeJunction #cambridge105 #cambridgefestival #freefestival
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The Portland ArmsSaturday, January 11th, 2025 at 3:45pm
6 days until the next Commoners' Comedy Club @ The Portland!

Featuring headliner Celya AB. Listen to her on the Off Menu podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7D3JkYe0lt1EQiXb9BBVRW?si=12da289b8f00478b

Grab your tickets here: https://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/product/commoners-comedy-the-portland-17th-jan-25/

#ThePortland #Comedy #Cambridge
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The Portland ArmsSunday, January 5th, 2025 at 10:25pm
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?

Visit: https://strawberry-fair.org.uk/about/cambridge-band-competition/ to apply now or

Under 18s Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_WKhCc4mWOpW0EY-R9v6SjAZpKuQsSnovsFnOt0KpoyopKQ/viewform

Over 18s Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUg3GQcIYvoMMTh6US4Nu46FaEo1epVk3e-Z9lM-l7KQL-zw/viewform

We look forward to getting your application 😊

#Cambridge #bands #Under18s #over18s #livemusic #strawberryfair #strawberryfaircambridge #CambridgeBandCompetition #music #30miles #soloartist #femaleartist #maleartist #solosingingcompetition #solosinger #ThePortland #CambridgeJunction #cambridge105 #cambridgefestival #freefestival
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The Portland ArmsSaturday, December 28th, 2024 at 2:22pm
There's still a few NYE tickets left! Check out ThePortland.co.uk

#ChalkboardPuns
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The Portland ArmsTuesday, December 24th, 2024 at 7:27pm
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!

Tickets available here: https://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/product/one-wild-night-28th-dec-24/
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The Portland ArmsSaturday, December 21st, 2024 at 6:42pm
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!

Collection only.

#ThePortland #Merch #CraftBeer
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Get in touch

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.

    PLEASE NOTE: This form is for general pub enquiries, not gig venue hire requests.
    See above for links to venue hiring and pub table booking.

    OPENING HOURS

    Monday & Tuesday
    4.30pm – 11pm
    (No kitchen service)

    Wednesday
    4.30pm – 11pm
    Kitchen hours: 5pm – 9pm

    Thursday
    Midday – 11pm
    Kitchen hours: 5pm – 9pm

    Friday
    Midday – Midnight
    Kitchen hours: Midday – 2.30pm & 5pm – 9pm

    Saturday
    Midday – Midnight
    Kitchen hours: 4pm – 9pm

    Sunday
    Midday – 11pm
    Kitchen hours: 4pm – 9pm

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    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



    129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BA
    01223 357268