The Alma Public House - Cambridge

We stayed in a hotel around the corner and needed somewhere local to eat. We called the ALMA and they said they had free tables but as they dont take bookings and only do table service we needed to arrive early. We took their advice...and went to the pub and were lucky enough to get a good table. The place was full at pm on a Friday. The staff who provided table service were fantastic, really attentive and looking out for tables that needed service. they were all friendly and really looked after us. I had rump steak and it was very tender and tasty and reasonably priced. The beer was very good also.

We really enjoyed watching the Scotland v Wales and Italy v England on October at the Alma. Great food and attentive and friendly table service kept us refreshed throughout the afternoon in what was a vibrant atmosphere well managed in accordance with guidelines.

As a removal company, we were in town for a night and wanted a bite to eat and to catch the rugby on tv. We asked google where the best place to watch rugby is in Cambridge and immediately The Alma was the recommendation. I...phoned ahead as in these covid times, I wasn’t sure if we may need to book. No need. We arrived at the pub and sure enough two games were being screened. I can highly recommend the steak and Guinness pie as well as the burger. Excellent service from Justin at the bar and also a pleasure to watch the game with a very learned and pleasant Kiwi lady. Thank you to The Alma for reinforcing the notion that the rugby family looks after its own and is alive and well far and wide. A shame the Gloucester result wasn’t in our favour but good things come to those who wait. Thanks to the landlord (Dave, I think) for a wonderful experience.

Best Rugby pub in Cambridge. Great beers, hearty pub grub and a brilliant atmosphere make this a classic pub and well worth a visit.

The Alma is a gem of a pub in Cambridge. It’s tucked away down a quiet street and caters more to locals than tourists, which is how you know it’s good. The Alma is a traditional neighbourhood pub with a friendly atmosphere and emphasis on...showing sports on TV especially Rugby. (They are opening early to show all the Rugby World Cup matches There is wide selection of real ales on sale including some local favourites. Whilst the home-cooked food is excellent with pub classics like fish and chips and an award-winning range of hearty pies and mash which are perfect for the colder months. (Full disclosure: David the manager is a distant relation. Although we’d never met in person before, he gave us such a warm welcome to The Alma I would definitely return, if in the Cambridge area.