The Castle Inn, Cambridge

This is an Adnams' corner pub, which has a beer garden - taking its name from the fact it lies under the Castle mound. It is, in fact, spread over two buildings - a three storey, and at least Victorian, pub, along with a smaller, and what looks like, a former cottage. The old pub has sash windows and is in undressed brick excepting the lower frontage, which is in white brick. The oriel window on the side is interesting. The lower windows and surrounds appear modern. The cottage is in white brick with a dog-tooth cornice. The interior has a straight, open room, clearly once divided-up. The decor seemed to be light green, with dark green wood panel, although the small snug, with its fire grate, was in red and the lower end, part divided by a hearth feature seemed to be in blue. Old wood bench seats, tables stools and chairs a wood floor, give a traditional feel, as do the exposed beams. The mixed pictures on the walls give both a traditional and modern look. There is no TV that i saw and the music was mixed and at a decent level. The service was friendly and the clientele seemed mixed, many eating - though i didn't so i can't comment on that. Beer; usual taps stuff with Adnam's Southwold, Lighthouse, Explorer, Gunhill, Broadside and Oyster Stout (served flat, but tasted fine), with Purity UBU and Kite's Thunderbird on handpull. A great pub, with something for everyone. I will return when hopefully i pop back to Cambridge.