Maypole

Cambridge


A dozen pumps dispensing real ale, 50 gins, a roomy beer garden and a friendly, unreconstructed vibe make this red-brick pub popular with the locals. That and hearty, homemade Italian food, plus festivals championing regional and microbrewery beers.


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