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The Portland Arms

Pub

  3 reviews  – 
129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BA –
West Chesterton, Cambridge
From £50
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 80
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Steve Pellegrini
Your Personal Event Manager from Portland Arms LLP
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Excellent communication - 5/5
3 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Bustling pub in Cambridge with a 200-capacity live music venue, a beer garden, and two bars near Midsummer Common. Perfect for casual parties, live gigs, or DJ-led celebrations.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Portland Arms

Small Snug Bar at The Portland Arms

Small Snug Bar
Bar
·
Private space
30 seats
45 standing
A small, snug-style bar with original features, including a real fireplace, makes it ideal for smaller gatherings, private events, or meetings. The venue features a licensed bar, retro arcade machines, and board games for added entertainment. It also includes a TV screen, a speaker system, and a vinyl record player, offering a cozy yet vibrant se...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 minimum spend
Enquire now
Main Venue at The Portland Arms

Main Venue
Event Space
·
Private space
80 seats
200 standing
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 utilitari...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £250 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0

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HB
Helen B.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great response time and very helpful- thanks Steve.

5.0
LF
Lydia F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very quick reply and great info provided.

5.0
CC
Chris C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Main Venue
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 min. spend
Small Snug Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 80
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Portland Arms

The Portland Arms is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Portland Arms is a pub and independent live-music venue centred on an on-site gig room and a courtyard beer garden.

Venue highlights: The Portland Arms operates two bars and a separate hireable, soundproof gig room that handles promoted and ticketed shows. The courtyard beer garden provides sunny and shaded outdoor seating for receptions and relaxed breaks between sets. The venue supports private hires with bar-served pizzas, arcade and board games, and experienced in-house sound support.

Best for: Live-music showcases, casual private parties and beer- or pizza-led social gatherings.

Location: Chesterton Road beside Jesus Green and Midsummer Common offers riverside green space and nearby cafés and pubs for guests to use before or after events.

What guests say: The venue's live-sound team provides reliable, well-managed support for ticketed and promoted shows. The pub offers a wide beer selection and friendly, responsive bar service during private hires.

FAQ

Yes, the arcade games are set to free-play.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Portland Arms, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Portland Arms is located at 129 Chesterton Road, in West Chesterton, Cambridge.

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