The Alexandra Arms, Cambridge  rated1 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Cambridge

address:

22-24 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LL

phone:

01223 366161

nearest station:

Cambridge Railway station
(970m)

how to find it:

From Cambridge Station take the first right turn into Tenison Avenue, then after the traffic lights turn right into St. Barnabas Road. Follow this into Gywdir Road until you reach the traffic barrier.

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sorry no picture of this pubIt is never a good idea to judge a book by its cover and the Alexandra Arms is one such example. What appears like it'd be a cosy, traditional pub lacks any real character inside and could almost pass for a coffee shop. Students are clearly the intended target and the entertainment provided for them came from a music TV channel on our visit, though it was barely audible despite one punter's best efforts to turn it up. Before writing this off as one to avoid it is worth noting that its quiet backstreet location makes the tables at the front a pleasant spot to stop off for a pint, or for an even more secluded option, check out the tiny beer garden at the rear.

reviewed:
18/4/2007
reviewed by squirrel

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationreal ale
TVs - click for explanationTV
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationtiny beer garden
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