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THE PONTACANNA INN

pub, ROOMS, Restaurant & beer garden 

A modern-day meeting place & contemporary Inn, we're open all day & just a short stroll across the beautiful Midsummer Common from central Cambridge.
We like to think we have it all covered… craft beer, an eclectic range of wines and spirits, fresh, flavour driven food & even a bed for the night, should the stumble home feel too adventurous! Not only that, you can sample our wares in the sun-kissed courtyard during warmer months or snuggle up under a blanket and our heat lamps in the chillier months. Why don't you check out our event space, the ‘Potting Shed' whilst you're there.
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Join us for a hearty meal or a glass of something tall, cold and bubbly. Take a look at our menus here.
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ROOMS
Cosy, comfortable and relaxing. Find out more about our eight rooms sitting conveniently located above the pub.
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Spritz Season

Longer evenings and lazy afternoons are perfectly accompanied by our exciting new Spritz menu. Whether you are more of a Tom Collins or a Sparkling Marg fan, we have something for everyone. Grab your favourite and come and join us in our pub garden to soak up the season

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Spritz Season

Longer evenings and lazy afternoons are perfectly accompanied by our exciting new Spritz menu. Whether you are more of a Tom Collins or a Sparkling Marg fan, we have something for everyone. Grab your favourite and come and join us in our pub garden to soak up the season

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End of Summer Garden Party 29th August

Celebrate the season in true craft style at our End of Summer Party, dedicated to the bold, hoppy brilliance of Northern Monk Faith! Set in our sun-soaked beer garden, this event is all about good vibes, great beer, and saying farewell to summer with a pint in hand. Expect Faith flowing on tap and a mouthwatering selection of burgers to keep you fuelled all evening. Come raise a glass to Faith, friends, and the final rays of summer!

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End of Summer Garden Party 29th August

Celebrate the season in true craft style at our End of Summer Party, dedicated to the bold, hoppy brilliance of Northern Monk Faith! Set in our sun-soaked beer garden, this event is all about good vibes, great beer, and saying farewell to summer with a pint in hand. Expect Faith flowing on tap and a mouthwatering selection of burgers to keep you fuelled all evening. Come raise a glass to Faith, friends, and the final rays of summer!

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Women's Rugby World Cup

Catch every moment of the tournament as the Roses take to the world stage to fight for the ultimate trophy. We are offering Beer Munch boards full of your snacky favourites to fuel your cheers. All you need to do is grab your mates, grab a pint and some boards and enjoy the best atmosphere outside of the stadium. We're showing the matches in the pub as well as out in the beer garden so pick your favourite spot and settle in for some world class rugby.

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Women's Rugby World Cup

Catch every moment of the tournament as the Roses take to the world stage to fight for the ultimate trophy. We are offering Beer Munch boards full of your snacky favourites to fuel your cheers. All you need to do is grab your mates, grab a pint and some boards and enjoy the best atmosphere outside of the stadium. We're showing the matches in the pub as well as out in the beer garden so pick your favourite spot and settle in for some world class rugby.

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Sip, Supper & Snooze

We’ve packaged up the best bits so your two-nighter in Cambridge ticks all the boxes. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two Lillet Rhubarb Rosé spritz on us. Available for stays until 30th September 2025.

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Sip, Supper & Snooze

We’ve packaged up the best bits so your two-nighter in Cambridge ticks all the boxes. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two Lillet Rhubarb Rosé spritz on us. Available for stays until 30th September 2025.

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Food & Drinks

Whether it's a traditional fish & chips, pie and mash, or a Sunday roast, our menu features classic British fayre with a focus on quality and good ingredients.
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Well regarded in the Paddington area, we have 10 beer lines and 6 real ale cask lines, which allow us a fantastic range of beers that are always fresh and well-kept.

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LOCAL AREA

Our impressive restaurant and new terrace are open to both guests and the public.

We're passionate about fresh, local ingredients and are proud of our seasonally rotating menu.

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Opening hours

Monday – Thursday
8am – 11pm
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Friday – Saturday
8am – 11pm

Sunday
8am-10pm

KITCHEN HOURs

monday to Friday
8am- 3pm
5pm-9pm

Saturday
8am-9pm
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Sunday
8am - 8pm

Festive Hours

1st & 2nd January
12pm-6pm
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Summer of Sport

The sun’s out, the pints are cold, and the screens are locked on for a legendary summer of sport! As we celebrate the Lionesses victory it's time to get behind the ladies again but this time it's the Women's Rugby World Cup starting on 22nd August. Big screens. Bigger atmosphere. The biggest summer yet.

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