The Rad, Cambridge

Facebook page of The Rad - www.facebook.com

Official site of The Rad - radegund.co.uk

Official site of The Rad - radegund.co.uk

Facebook page of The Rad - www.facebook.com

This is apparently the smallest bar in Cambridge. 6 pumps for cask, one of which was off at the time of my visit. On offer were Jay IPA by Magpie, London Pride, Saffron Porter by Saffron, Trawlerboys Best Bitter, and Zeppelin by Billericay. Lovely old fashioned feeling pub and not busy at the time I was in. All cask ales £2 a pint or £1 for a half during the month of May. Absolute bargain and much better beer and pricing than the Greene King place down the road. I had the Jay IPA which was very nice, and was tempted to stay for another, this time the Saffron Porter. This unfortunately was slightly less impressive, just got some of the flavours coming through but a slight hint of that off vinegar taste too which makes me think it was probably on the turn. I managed to drink it though and for £1 was certainly not going to grumble. Definitely worth a visit.

Only one other customer on Sat afternoon so no queuing system to negotiate. Small single roomed pub playing background jazz. The infamous Terry was not in situ but the barman and the other punter were happy to chat about the pub's name & social angles - they have rowing & cricket teams and run an annual drinking (or drunken?)race. Apparently Jesus college was founded on the site of the 12c nunnery of St Mary & St Radegund. On handpump Thwaites, Pride, Milton Nero & Milton Sackcloth. Wall of shame is for those who fail to finish their drink - they are invited to sign a chitty stating "Terry's beer was too strong for me".