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Red Lion, Histon; signboard. (Pub, Sign, Key). Published on 21-04-2015

Red Lion, Histon

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27 High Street, Histon, CB24 9JD (Directions)
(01223) 564437
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The two bars of this free house are adorned with a wonderful collection of bottles, breweriana and historical photos. The left-hand bar has recently been extended and features the TV. The nine hand-pumps are in the right-hand bar which is quieter and child-free. Its ceiling is hung with pump-clips, jugs and hops. The guest beers often includes a mild. Belgian and German beers are on draught and there is a range of continental bottled beers. A regular cider and a perry plus a guest cider are also available. Large beer garden with accommodation block at the rear of the premises. Outside pizza shed. There are two beer festivals each year, an Easter aperitif then the main event in September, which raise money for local charitable causes.

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Operator
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
25/02/2024
Last surveyed
26/02/2023
Pub ID
CAM/160
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 17:00-21:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-15:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Accessible WC
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 room accommodation block
Events Events
Twice monthly
Games Games
Darts, crib, chess
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Three
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Easter and September
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Citi 8
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