Main Venue at The Portland Arms

Event Space in a Pub
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Private space
129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BA –
West Chesterton, Cambridge

About this space

The Main Venue is an Event Space in The Portland Arms serving as a club-style performance room defined by its focus on amplified live music.

Design: The room presents a low-ceilinged, compact layout with dark finishes and coloured theatrical lighting that draws attention to the performance end. A clear standing area and simple timber and utilitarian surfaces create an unadorned, concert-oriented interior.

Features: The space includes a raised stage, a house PA and speaker setup and a dedicated lighting rig for bands and DJs. The room also has Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access and permits own music or external DJs.

Ideal for: Local bands, promoters and DJs seeking a compact, standing-room music night with an informal, high-energy atmosphere.

What guests say: The room delivers strong live sound and a lively performance atmosphere, and the venue staff are consistently described as friendly and supportive of performers.


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Theatre
    up to 70
  • Cabaret
    up to 60
  • Classroom
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Licensed Bar
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

No smoking in the building (smoking area in courtyard garden)
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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HB
Helen B.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great response time and very helpful- thanks Steve.

5.0

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Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £200
minimum spend / per session

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Steve Pellegrini
Member of Tagvenue since May 2024
3 Reviews
5 Rating
5h Response time
96% Response rate

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