150+ Beers & Ciders
Across 5 Great venues

THE PICKEREL

30 Magdalene St, CB3 0AF
01223 355068

The Pickerel Inn has a decadent past that started in 1608 and includes being a former gin palace. Our ghosts, flamboyant past and malting house legacies make us a passport stamp when visiting Cambridge.

THE CASTLE INN

36 Castle St, CB3 0AJ
01223 353194

Independent pub serving fine Adnam's beers, wines and spirits a short walk from the river and city centre. Split level pub with snug areas and massive beer garden to the rear.

THE ARCHITECT

43 Castle St, CB3 0AH
01223 563779

Cambridge’s first dedicated Fish and Chip and Pie and Mash bar.

We offer these British classics with a modern twist.

A wide range of real ales craft beers and over
20 gins to choose from.

SIR ISAAC NEWTON

84 Castle St, CB3 0AJ
01223 305555

A large airy pub with homemade food and a great selection of drinks. Check out the mezzanine level with a mural of apple trees. We have many screens to show the big games and are very dog friendly.

THE GRAPES

19 Histon Rd, CB4 3JB
01223 511974

Renowned pub with live music, real ales and pool tables.
Classic British menu open for breakfast and with regular steak nights.

About the Castle Hill Crawl

The Castle Hill Crawl is a beer festival held across 5 pubs in the Castle Hill area of Cambridge beginning on Magdalene Street with The Pickerel and ending on the edge of Histon Road with The Grapes.
As well as over 150 Craft beers, Ales and ciders and delicious food offerings we will be hosting various events throughout the week.

Scroll down to see THE LIST OF EVENTS and when and where they will be happening.

What’s more, with your help we will be raising money for our chosen charity
The East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)

10p from each festival pint will be going to the charity and there will be opportunities for you to enter raffles and competitions to win great prizes with proceeds also going to help the important work EACH does.

For the full list of beers and ciders that will be available check out the BEER LIST below.

Keep an eye on this website for updates and on the individual pubs websites and social media.

If you have a question drop us a note in the contact form below or message us on socials.

Our Charity

We're here to support families - EACH and every step of the way
We support families and care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk

The Pubs and where to find them:

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Events

All the events taking place across the venues over the course of the weekend.

August 2023

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Thursday

SIR ISAAC: National Burger day at 12:00pm for 9 hours

We will have some speciality burgers on. Come and sample, maybe tell us which wins! Kitchen hours 11.30 - 2pm and 5-9pm

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Thursday

ARCHITECT: Live Music Vij Prakash & Phil Stevenson at 7:30pm for 3 hours

Vij Prakash and Phil Stevenson are long-time musical collaborators who have worked extensively in the jazz, funk and pop worlds alongside artists such as Myles Sanko, Yolanda Brown and All Saints. They will be bringing a mix of Jazz, Funk, Samba and Original Music to the Architect in an intimate duo setting.

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Friday

THE GRAPES: Full English Breakfast from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Breakfast at the Grapes Every Friday morning 10-12 Saturday 12-5 #breakfast #fridaymorning #cambridgepub

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Friday

CASTLE INN: Beer & Slider matching paddles at 12:00pm

Try a special selection of beers served on a paddle of 3x 1/3rds with matching burger sliders. Available every day of the festival: Fri 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm Sat/Sun Midday to 9pm Mon 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm

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Friday

CASTLE INN: Summer Garden Party at 5:00pm for 6 hours

Join us for a chilled bank holiday in our extensive beer garden. Summer tunes, garden games and food and drink specials including our new cocktail range and beer and slider matching paddles.

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Saturday

CASTLE INN: Beer & Slider matching paddles at 12:00pm

Try a special selection of beers served on a paddle of 3x 1/3rds with matching burger sliders. Available every day of the festival: Fri 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm Sat/Sun Midday to 9pm Mon 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm

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Saturday

GRAPES: BBQ & Disco at 2:00pm for 9 hours

Saturday BBQ, 2-6pm in the garden followed with a disco till late.

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Saturday

CASTLE INN: Summer Garden Party at 5:00pm for 6 hours

Join us for a chilled bank holiday in our extensive beer garden. Summer tunes, garden games and food and drink specials including our new cocktail range and beer and slider matching paddles.

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Saturday

SIR ISAAC: Cocktails and Karaoke at 9:00pm for 3 hours

Sing and dance to any song you want. Cocktails at a discount and a complimentary shot with your first song!

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Sunday

GRAPES: Sunday Roasts at 12:00pm for 4 hours

Our Traditional Sunday roast offers a variety of veg including homemade cauliflower cheese, broccoli, peas, carrots and swede with sandys twist making it taste divine. Homemade roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding (no cutting corners here) A choice of meats, chicken or beef Please book in advance to save any disappointment

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Sunday

CASTLE INN: Beer & Slider matching paddles at 12:00pm

Try a special selection of beers served on a paddle of 3x 1/3rds with matching burger sliders. Available every day of the festival: Fri 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm Sat/Sun Midday to 9pm Mon 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm

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Sunday

ARCHITECT: BARKitect Doggo Day! at 12:00pm for 6 hours

Bring your pedigree Chums and treat them along with yourself. Gourmet treats, Doggy Beer, Puppers Menu, Doggo Ice Cream. Best dressed dog wins his owner a £20 bar tab!

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Monday

CASTLE INN: Beer & Slider matching paddles at 12:00pm

Try a special selection of beers served on a paddle of 3x 1/3rds with matching burger sliders. Available every day of the festival: Fri 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm Sat/Sun Midday to 9pm Mon 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm

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Monday

GRAPES: Live music with The Rising Blues from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Free live music from The Rising Blues band. Blues, Rock n Roll and good times!

THE BEER LIST

A list of what will be on tap at every venue during the festival, Sorted by Venue:
1=The Grapes, 2=Sir Isaac Newton, 3=The Architect, 4=The Castle Inn, 5=The Pickerel
Check back for updates and additions.
Please note: not all beers will be available at all sessions