A pub with a brick facade, illuminated signage, and trees wrapped in string lights outside The Portland Arms.

The Portland Arms

Pub

  1 review  – 
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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Venue overview

Traditional pub in Cambridge with wood paneling, real fireplaces, and a separate venue space featuring a stage, full PA, and lighting. Great for live music events, gatherings, and private parties, suiting relaxed celebrations with a cozy vibe.

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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
This versatile venue space, separate from the main pub bars, is equipped with a full PA system, lighting, stage, projector, screen, green room, and box office. While commonly used for live music events, it's also ideal for theatre, comedy, cabaret, meetings, and video shoots. The venue has a standing capacity of 200 for concert-style events and c...
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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Lydia F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very quick reply and great info provided.
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
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: External catering allowed
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.

Traditional pub and 200 cap live venue in Cambridge. Pub features two bars with real fire places and wood paneling. Either of which could be hired for a private event, meeting or gathering.

Venue is a separate space with full PA, lighting, stage and green room area for concerts, video shoots or gatherings.

FAQ

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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