The Devonshire Arms, Cambridge - pub details
Address: 1, Devonshire Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2BH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 19461)
Cambridge (0.3 miles), Shelford (3.7 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.0/10 (rated by 14 users)
> Local guides: Cambridge pub guide, Cambridgeshire pub guide
other pubs nearby:
White Swan, Cambridge (0.1 miles), Salisbury Arms, Cambridge (0.1 miles), Kingston Arms, Cambridge (0.2 miles), Live and Let Live, Cambridge (0.2 miles), Locomotive, Cambridge (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Devonshire Arms, Cambridge
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| A very welcoming and authentic real ale pub. Although MIlton reigns supreme here (5 of 8 ale pumps plus a token Cassels cider - yuk!) the guest ales are always well kept and well chosen. The most obvious advantage over other local alehouses this place has is the attitude of the management/staff which is far more relaxed, and less business-like. I have enjoyed everything from Milton's standards Dionysus, Sparta and more impressively, Nero, to Bank's and Taylor's produce but more importantly Buntingford's 5.9% porter which sold remarkably quickly while I was there. I poked my head around the door on opeing night and the local enthusiasm has not depleted since then. There is a quirky system operating the till which tells staff or customers precisely how much beer remains in the cask so if you see fit you can choose a beer based on its freshness. Full marks for creating a worthy addition to the Cambridge Beer Quarter's appeal. Instantly rivalling such established names as the Kingston, Live, Blue and now Elvis' revamped Geldart, the Dev (as it was once known) is totally unpretentious and focuses purely on ale. Food and a small smoking area hopefully to follow. A fresh competitor for the Blue and Kingston to consider as rail-ale rivals.. oakhamsbeermonster - 24 Feb 2010 14:13 |
| A fantastic start, especially on the beer front. The dark mild at 3.3% was as good a pint as I've had in ages. Tables taken by 7pm, with the youngish crowd you see around the Mill Road real ale pub much in evidence. Like Manchester's recent openings, it lacks the lived-in character of the Blue or the Kingston, but time will only improve that aspect, as will simple food. mtaylor40 - 4 Feb 2010 22:11 |
| I think the Milton brewery have done a great job on this pub - it is a fantastic addition to the real ale circuit in the Mill Road area. Already it can get very busy, and they haven't even started doing food yet... moufflon - 2 Feb 2010 19:32 |
| Read this.. http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/cn_news_home/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=479002 hogshead - 25 Jan 2010 14:49 |
| This is now a great real ale pub. Last night (Friday 22nd Jan) it reopened after a 6 week refurbishment and is now a real gem of a pub. Five Milton and three guest ales on handpump and in excellent condition. si_camb - 23 Jan 2010 11:25 |
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