The Geldart, Cambridge

If navigating to this pub using a map on your phone, make sure it hasn't sent you to Geldart Street instead. Using your glasses even though it's raining might save you an extra half mile walk. I had arranged to meet a friend here, a GBG completist, and when I arrived - only 10 minutes late - and said in reply to his question that I would have a half of Hanlon's Yellow Hammer, he failed to mention that he had drunk this beer before and it is pretty boring. So much for revenge being a dish best served cold. To be fair, I scored it NBSS 3.5 because it was in very good condition, but if a friend said he was thinking of drinking it I would certainly advise against. Despite all this I had a good time in this pub, with its quirky hand pumps fashioned from musical instruments distinguishing it from any other pub I have visited or been told about. Unfortunately I had reached the point in this day's pub research where making notes had become beyond me, so that's all you get. Date of visit: 29th February 2024

Yet another street corner pub in these back streets north away from the station ,but larger than several others and with a strong music themed interior worthy of inspection.There is even an opening window for off sales but no sign that drinking in this residential street is tolerated. Entering via a side door,the rear room has a series of dining tables ,each with a candle and a bit poncey.A back room has an upright piano with assosiated skeleton and then a mini grand piano picked out in lights.The larger tap room has fewer tables than usual,a bit bare,a real firplace and any number of guitars around the picture shelf.Four beer engines have musical instruments as pulls,while bakelite radios and tv's can also be spotted.THe wooden floor gives an ale house feel.It is clear that booking is essential ,although empty at 5.15pm,my table and lots of others were needed by 6pm.Food may well be a draw here,home cooking at work. There were 4 ales to choose from Moonshine Cellermans Stout,Adnams Ghost Ship,New River London Tap and Oakham Citra (NBSS 3.5),justifying it's 2021 GBG listing. One not to miss,I enjoyed my visit and would happily reappear.There is a good sized garden to boot.