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The Empress, Romsey Town, Cambridge
Cambridge
CB1 3AX
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Empress
Semi-traditional side-street pub, thankfully still doing reasonable business on a Thursday evening despite limited visibility to anybody apart from the locals who know where it is. Anyway, it retains a separate bar and lounge on either side of the entrance, but only the entrance to the former is in use. However, the largest seating and games area spans across the back. Three cask beers available from a bank of six handpumps: Doom Bar, Landlord and (thankfully) the Ripchord from BrewBoard (£5.60) as something a bit different.
On 8th April 2024
- rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about The Empress
Really nice back street local, probably finding it's way after a new team had to take over after the death of a former landlord, as I was told locally. Half a dozen hand pumps, with a cider, two nationally available beers (Landlord and Hophead) and a local beer from NVB. I went for the Dark Star, which was in very good condition. It was just after opening time when I was here, but I expect it gets busy later, as this looks like just the sort of inner city area that would embrace a pub like this.
On 29th February 2024
- rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Empress
A well-feted back street pub on the end of Victorian terrace. The pub appears to have spread from its original curtilage into the adjacent house, making it a large and very functional community hub. The interior is much as described by Malden Man, below, though part of the circuit – presumably the lounge to which he refers – is now laid out as a dining area. Pizzas are on offer but we didn’t eat so can’t comment on the quality. There is bar billiards, pool, darts, TV screens and an array of gaming machines to entertain people, but it’s real strength is as a boozer. Ales on were Landlord and Spring Knowle from Timothy Taylor, WB Manhatten Project, Nene Valley Egyptian Cream and Adnam’s Broadside, plus a cider on draught. The locals were reasonably friendly, though it was a bit annoying to be drowned out by gangs of unruly children whose parents’ petitions for proper behaviour went unnoticed. Screaming brats aside it was a pretty enjoyable visit, and I’d be happy to come back as part of a crawl or just for a few beers.
On 24th February 2020
- rating: 7
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Cambridge North, 2.52 miles, 48 min walk (show)
Shelford (Cambs), 4.31 miles, 1 hr 23 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : Yes last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 18 April 2010 by hondo .
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Car Park : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Darts : Yes last updated 18 April 2010 by hondo .
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Function Room : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes - Occasional pizzas - last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 08 April 2024 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 18 April 2010 by hondo .
- Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesdays 20.00. - last updated 08 April 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 April 2009 by Alan Hurdle
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
- WiFi : Yes last updated 05 December 2019 by E TA
