Orchard Pig 0623
Orchard Pig 0623

About us

This small, two-room city-centre pub has a truly friendly atmosphere. It's one of the four remaining pubs on the infamous King Street Run pub crawl, which involved a pint in each of the eight pubs. The oarsman in the pub's name is commemorated in the fine etched windows. Both bars are wood-panelled with Victorian counters and bar backs, fixed benches and a part-glazed partition between the rooms. It is on the National Inventory as having a historic pub interior of regional importance. Opening hours may vary in winter.

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Beer gardenDogs allowedReal aleReal fireSmoking areaQuiz nights
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Reviews

4.6/5

Thomas D

2 months ago

Thanks for having me. What a pleasure. I was coming by myself, seating near the tab. You can have a nice evening enjoying yourself, meeting alot of people and just having A great time. Summing it up for you: great people, awesome ales.

Jacob Hougie

4 months ago

A proper pub - no food, just good alcohol and a nice space. A nice wood burning stove completes the atmosphere. Also do a fantastic pub quiz on Tuesdays at 8pm.

M. Dinkel

4 months ago

This pub is a gem with the cleanest pipes in Cambridge. Barkeeper Frank is a true legend, works for two, and makes sure you never stay thirsty for too long. It is a place full of character and authenticity; a place where you find yourself in the paradoxical situation that time seems to stand still but you'll end up asking yourself where it has gone so quickly in the end of the night... always worth a visit!

MADDOGLEP

1 year ago

Delightful pub with lots of charm and wood. A proper pub (cannot remember how to spell quint.....!) Greene King pub but I went with Wolf Brewery Sirius Dog Star. A SIBA Gold star winner. Smallest beer garden ever .2 seats! Well worth a visit..

Jiaqi Guo

1 year ago

Cambridge Pub Tour – No. 7: Champion of the Thames is now my favourite pub in Cambridge. It is located on King Street behind Jesus College, and although it is only four or five minutes away from King's College, tourists rarely find it. As a result, most of the patrons are residents and regulars who live nearby. The pub is named after a rower who lived there more than 200 years ago. It’s quite small, but it retains the character of a traditional English pub. Upon entering, the barman, Adrian, greeted us like old friends. He makes drinks for the regulars without them telling him what they want. Such a small space provides everyone the opportunity to have a drink whilst having a chat with the bartender or with the guests next to them. In the era of social distancing, this natural and communal social atmosphere is really rare. The pub is too small to serve hot food, but Adrian told me that they have a range of bar snacks sourced from a farm three miles away in Cambridge. So, I ordered a quiche and it really tasted good. Adrian also asked me to try their 3-year-old pickled onions to go with the quiche! Later, when we were unsure about what to drink next, Adrian gave us a free blind beer taste. I was already half drunk after the first round. If you want to experience the atmosphere of a traditional English pub and meet locals and residents, this bar is definitely the place to go.

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Orchard Pig 0623
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Opening Times

Mon12:00 – 23:00
Tue12:00 – 23:00
Wed12:00 – 23:00
Thur12:00 – 23:00
Fri12:00 – 00:00
Sat12:00 – 00:00
Sun12:00 – 22:30
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Orchard Pig 0623
Orchard Pig 0623