A traditional pub with a brick exterior and corner turret, set on a street at The Castle Inn.
A function room in a pub with exposed beams, patterned wallpaper, and wooden tables at The Castle Inn.
A function room in a pub with large windows, mixed seating, framed photos, and a wooden bench at The Castle Inn.
A function room with exposed brick chimney, beamed ceiling, and patterned wallpaper at The Castle Inn.

The Castle Inn

Pub

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The Castle Inn, 38 Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AJ –
Castle, Cambridge
From £50
hire fee
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Castle Inn

Upper Level at The Castle Inn
Upper Level
Function Room
·
Semi-private area
70 seats
100 standing
Our upper floor can be made private for groups of at least 40 people up to 100 with mixed seating/standing. Features original lofty ceilings, a fireplace and outside terrace area. It's split levels can be used to zone the space, such as buffet area in the top and seating area to the lower. Ideal for gatherings, meetings and celebration events.
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
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Reviews and ratings

2.0
Communication
2.0
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Martin C.
Verified review
Poor communication
Tried to call the number given but was for a different venue
2.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee
Sunday
12:00 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee
Upper Level
12:00 – 18:00
from £50 hire fee

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 100
standing
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Castle Inn

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

The Castle Inn is a traditional pub with an illuminated split-level patio garden.

Venue highlights: The interior combines wooden furniture, period pictures and adaptable seating that suits both seated meals and mingling. The kitchen operates in-house catering centred on grilled dishes and burgers while providing extensive vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free options.

Best for: Private seated dinners centred on grilled food; informal drinks-and-food socials; inclusive community meet-ups that require accommodating service.

Location: Castle Street sits on the approach to Cambridge's historic core and places guests close to other restaurants, pubs and riverside spots for post-event plans.

What guests say: The service is attentive and accommodating for group bookings, including support for guests with sensory needs. The catering consistently delivers hearty, grill-centred dishes and standout burgers while maintaining wide vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free choices.

FAQ

Yes — guests can order individual meals, possibly in advance.

Yes — the upstairs is split-level so guests would not all be able to sit together, but it is mostly open-plan and could still work for a quiz.

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 Castle Inn, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Castle Inn is located at The Castle Inn, in Castle, Cambridge.

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