Welcome to part 3 of the quest to find Cambridge’s best Guinness. Over the last month or so I’ve enjoyed quite a few pints of Ireland’s finest. I’ve also enjoyed making my way around pubs I don’t often visit. Here’s what I got up to between the FA Cup first and second rounds. Let’s get to it.
Saturday 4th November saw the return of the FA Cup, post match my friends and I headed to The Corner House.
The Corner House:
Situated on Newmarket Road, The Corner House is another pub I often just walk past. I’m glad we decided to call in, it’s a cracking pub. The welcome was friendly and the all important Guinness was a strong effort. It was a solid 3.5 out of 5. Bonus points for the awesome retro glass!
The Mill:
I’ve been a fan of The Mill for years; here’s a photo of me presenting the previous team from The Mill an award:
I adore sitting outside The Mill (even in winter) having a pint or two. Below is one of my favourites places in Cambridge to have a pint.
I love hearing the soothing sound of the river. The Guinness quality was a real surprise! It was a very impressive 4 out of 5.
Chesterton Working Man’s Club:
Another skittles away day! I thought twice about even entering this place, it’s not my vibe. However, the people were friendly and surprisingly the Guinness was a respectable 2.75 out of 5. It had a strange, sweet aftertaste that I haven’t come across before.
The Alexandra Arms:
A strong contender for the best pub food on Mill Road, The Alex is a pub that I usually pop into after football.
A solid 3.5 for The Alex. I would certainly have a Guinness there again, however they usually have a more interesting beer on!
The Red Lion (Cherry Hinton):
The closest pub to my house and one that I tend to avoid. The Red Lion is very much a locals pub, but they’re my problem with it. Obnoxiously loud people who don’t create an enjoyable drinking experience. It’s been like that for years. On this visit, one customer was shouting (no attempt at singing) along to the music. I sat as far away as possible but still wished I was anywhere else. I thought, what did I do? Why do I deserve this? Those are lyrics from the Disturbed song used in the title of this blog.
Guinness was a poor 1 out of 5.
The Alma:
The Alma is a pub I must visit more. Great atmosphere, good beer selection and tasty looking food! The Guinness was a very strong 4.25 out of 5.
The Panton Arms:
A literal stones throw from The Alma, The Panton is another nice pub. I always used to prefer The Panton over The Alma, but I’ve changed my mind. The Guinness was an average 2.5 out of 5.
The Tivoli:
I’m honestly fed up of City Pub Co pubs. They’re bland, repetitive and expensive. I’m not sad that Youngs have taken them over, I hope they improve. Average Guinness, 2.5 out of 5, at above average prices. At least I won the crazy golf, which is the only good thing about this pub.
The Green Dragon:
A riverside pub, which I hadn’t visited in a while. It’s a lovely pub and the staff were exceptionally friendly. An above average 3 out of 5, to celebrate a 4-0 Cambridge FA second round win!
That’s all for part 3! Let’s see where part 4 takes me!
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