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The Kingston Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tydd Steam - Scoundrel |  | 2 |
| Tydd Steam - Neanderthal | | 1 |
| Crafty Beers - Carpenter's Cask | | 2 |
| New River - Blind Poet | | 1 |
| New River - First Snow Ale | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | | 1 |
| Tydd Steam - Barn Ale |  | 1 |
| Hellhound - Black Shuck | | 1 |
| Axholme - Eastoft Elderberry Stout | | 1 |
| Great Yarmouth - Wilbur Wood Finger Print | | 1 |
| Nene Valley - BSA | | 1 |
| Moonshine (see also Cambridge Moonshine) - Nightwatch Porter | | 1 |
| Northumberland - Fog on the Tyne |  | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Bass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - White Rat | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Silver Dollar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Dark M | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pin-Up - Autumn Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elland - Nettlethrasher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O12 Thai-Bo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hunter's - Pheasant Plucker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Joule's - Slumbering Monk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Pica Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | Not Tried | 0 |
| Boudicca - Prasto's Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wolf - Straw Dogs | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tydd Steam - Armageddon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Jan 2026 (Magnus Greel)
This pub never fails to bring a smile to my face, as does the beer choice and quality. A couple of real coal fires bringing welcome warmth and comfort on a chilly January day, subtle lighting and soft background blues music playing added to the joy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River - Blind Poet | 4.50 | | A rich plummy pruny porter with a slight hint of smokiness reminded me of the celebrated Schlenkerla Märzen, Bamberg. |
| New River - First Snow Ale | 4.00 | | Creamy dry mellow fare with hints of marshmallow and a lingering hoppy subtle maltiness. |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - White Rat | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Dark M | 3.40 | Not Tried |
14 Oct 2018 (Stephen Harris)
There is a lull in the rain and I risk the short dash here from the Petersfield. Other customers look like they are holed-up for the duration. I make friends with a very large pub cat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Beers - Carpenter's Cask | 3.80 | | A very acceptable, light Bitter with Goldings hop character. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
07 Oct 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Our group of a dozen or so arrived mid morning and already busy so we found a couple of free tables in the patio area outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Beers - Carpenter's Cask | 3.80 | | Top notch condition, fruity light and refreshing. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Boudicca - Prasto's Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2016 (HSB)
11:55 The ten of us stood outside looking hopeful so the barman let us in. It was one of our party's 60th birthday and beer was bought.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tydd Steam - Neanderthal | 4.50 | | Usual Tydd Steam standard |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hunter's - Pheasant Plucker | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Joule's - Slumbering Monk | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Pica Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
12 Sep 2015 (Stephen Harris)
I’m in a large group which takes over half of the rear garden within a few minutes of 11am opening. Forgot to claim my CAMRA discount.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | | Ever-reliable pint. |
| Tydd Steam - Barn Ale | 3.90 | | Golden and hoppy. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Elland - Nettlethrasher | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O12 Thai-Bo | 4.60 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening visit. As always when I come here, the pub is very busy. Some classic beers to chose from, although I went with a couple of the more unusual ones. CAMRA discount claimed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axholme - Eastoft Elderberry Stout | 4.50 | | Dark. Very fruity and not very stout. But nice. |
| Nene Valley - BSA | 3.80 | | The beer name Blonde Session Ale is sometimes abbreviated to BSA. Golden, with ‘perfumed’ hop tastes. Served just a touch too warm losing crispness. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Silver Dollar | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Pin-Up - Autumn Ale | 4.70 | Not Tried |
05 Dec 2013 (HSB)
18:30 Very busy. Had to stand at the bar. Met an interesting beer and pub enthusiast.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellhound - Black Shuck | 3.90 | | |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Straw Dogs | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tydd Steam - Armageddon | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2013 (HSB)
12:25 Garden busy pub interior quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tydd Steam - Scoundrel | 4.00 | | Second pint, much better. |
| Moonshine (see also Cambridge Moonshine) - Nightwatch Porter | 4.50 | | Too sweet |
| Tydd Steam - Scoundrel | 4.00 | | First pint out of the pipe. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Mar 2013 (HSB)
20:00 Heaving had to stand.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth - Wilbur Wood Finger Print | 4.40 | |
29 Jan 2013 (HSB)
Not as busy as it can be.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland - Fog on the Tyne | 4.10 | |
About The Kingston Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 7 |
| 10 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2NU.
Back street pub just off the busy Mill Road heading east out of the city. L shaped pub with a bar with 11 handpulls, 10 beers on and one for cleaning through, no keg so no lager and no keg stout (e.g. Guinness or Murphys). Food is good quality simple pub fayre. Lots of pale wood furniture, yellow and green walls. Patio at the back for better weather. No smoking area at front with good windows that let in natural light. Gem of a pub. Also has 2 free internet terminals for customers. One of the best pubs in the city of Cambridge - little changed over last few years.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 48 different beers and tried 18 of them.
Postcode: CB1 2NU