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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 home cooked food in a cosy, friendly setting. Continue reading →

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 →

Book a table

Book a table

We will reopen on Tue 18th May and bookings are now being taken!
See here for details and to reserve your table. Continue reading →

Hiring the venue

Hiring the venue

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 click here for all the info. Continue reading →

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The Mardlers
The MardlersTuesday, May 11th, 2021 at 7:49pm

We’ve got a gig at The Portland Arms... 23rd July... get your tickets here:

http://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/event/the-mardlers/?instance_id=10491

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The Portland Arms
The Portland ArmsTuesday, May 11th, 2021 at 9:17am
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White Star Records
White Star RecordsSaturday, May 8th, 2021 at 12:50pm

Little did we know when this photo was taken that it would be the last gig for a long while for The Paradox Twin. It features Danny, Graham, Nicole & Diane from the band with Chris Hillman from the label and that fine DJ Garry...

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The Portland Arms
The Portland ArmsTuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 10:25am

Here at The Portland Arms it is full steam ahead to get ready to welcome you back. Garden furniture has been jet washed, benches and tables have been re varnished and operation deep clean is a go! Book your table now at

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The Portland Arms
The Portland ArmsMonday, May 3rd, 2021 at 9:53am

With optimism in our hearts, we are launching the The Portland Arms table booking system for when we open on the 18th of May. Bookings now being taken via our website at http://ow.ly/NW7h50ED8IJ
We very much look forward to seeing you...

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The Portland Arms
The Portland ArmsSaturday, May 1st, 2021 at 6:02pm
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Our Team

Hayley and Steve
The Guvnors and current custodians of Portland Towers
Sam
Our Bar manager and part time wrestler.
Nath
Nath makes Plates. Our head chef and creator of those (almost) world famous burgers and top dishes

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: The Selection Box

Takeaway and click & collect services have become more popular than ever. I took this mindset into consideration and put together a helluva deal: Sam’s Selection Box

Sam’s Beer Blog: 12 Beers of Christmas

When it comes to Christmas, I’m generally a bit of a Grinch. If I had it my way, crimbo decorations would go up Christmas Eve and be down on Boxing Day. I realised that I haven’t written a Beer Blog in a while, and with the C word rapidly approaching, what better subject to base a beer blog on? Here are 12 great tasting, somewhat festive beers that you can confidently order at the Portland while all the seasonal drinkers are taking forever to order. It might sound something like this: “A pint of beer, a… 1, 2, 3… 4 …

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.

For general enquiries you can use the contact form below.

    OPENING HOURS

    We are currently closed following the Government lockdown.
    We hope to reopen from
    Monday 17th May.

    See HERE for details.

    What3Words ADDRESS:

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    129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BA
    01223 357268