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Brewed in Cambridge — Local Breweries & Taprooms
Spotlight on Cambridge

Brewed in Cambridge — Local Breweries & Taprooms

Join your host, Terence Williams, on a tour of Cambridge’s craft beer and brewery scene. In this episode, we visit six local spots — from microbreweries and taprooms to lively beer pubs — each with active websites or social media so you can check out their latest beers, events, and opening hours. Places featured: 1. Calverley’s Brewery & Taproom Website: www.calverleys.com Address: 23A Hooper Street, Cambridge CB1 2NZ Highlights: A small‑batch brewery in the heart of Cambridge. Their taproom offers a rotating selection of beers inspired by global styles. It’s a cozy, intimate spot to sample unique brews and see the brewing process close up. 2. The Cambridge Brew House Website: www.thecambridgebrewhouse.com Address: 1 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1LH Highlights: A microbrewery + pub in central Cambridge. They brew on site, host a changing line‑up of their own ales and guest craft beers, and serve pub food and sharing boards. Great for combining good food and beer in the same visit. 3. BrewBoard Website: www.brewboard.co.uk Address: Button End Industrial Estate, Harston, Cambridge CB22 7GX Highlights: BrewBoard is a microbrewery just outside Cambridge. They have a taproom, run events, and offer a wide variety of styles (IPA, NEIPA, stouts, lagers). Their beers are bold, balanced, and built for both flavour and drinkability. 4. The Milton Brewery (and associated pubs) Website: www.miltonbrewery.co.uk Address: Pegasus House, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PY Highlights: Milton Brewery is one of the older names in the area. They distribute widely and run a network of pubs in and around Cambridge (such as Queen Edith, Rose & Crown, Devonshire Arms). It’s a good mix of brewery background and on‑the‑ground pub experiences. 5. Northstowe Tap & Social Website: www.northstowetapandsocial.com Address: Northstowe, Cambridgeshire (taproom address is on their site) Highlights: A newer taproom in the emerging town of Northstowe. They host up to 21 taps of craft beer, and also have an in‑house bakery and food offerings to pair with drinks. A promising spot combining beer, food, and community. 6. The Blue Moon Pub, Cambridge Website: cambridge.pub/blue-moon Address: 2 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LF Highlights: While not a brewery itself, this pub is a craft beer bar with a large and diverse selection — 20 keg lines and 4 cask, with a focus on local UK breweries. They host “tap takeovers,” events, live music, and pair their beer with creative food (notably sourdough pizzas).

Brunch & Breakfast Favourites Around Cambridge
Spotlight on Cambridge

Brunch & Breakfast Favourites Around Cambridge

Join your host, Terence Williams, for six wonderful stops across Cambridge (and nearby) exploring the city’s best brunch and breakfast cafés. From heritage settings to plant‑friendly menus to waterside charm, this episode features only places with full websites and active presence so you can check menus and opening times easily. Places featured: Michaelhouse Café Website: michaelhousecafe.com Address: St Michael’s Church, Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1SU Highlights: This café sits inside St Michael’s Church in the city centre. Their breakfast and brunch menus include pastries, cakes, loaded scrambled eggs, sourdough toast, and seasonal brunch dishes. They pride themselves on locally sourced ingredients. The Copper Kettle Website: copperkettlecambridge.co.uk Address: 4 Kings Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ Highlights: A long‑running café that opens early (8 am) with a full breakfast menu and all‑day dining. They blend a traditional tea‑room feel with modern touches. Their full breakfast, waffles, and daily specials are big favourites. The Sage of Cambridge Website: sageofcambridge.com Address: 33 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1UZ Highlights: A wellness‑inspired café with strong vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free options. Great for people seeking nourishing, clean brunch fare — think avocado toast, plant bowls, healthy pastries, creative seasonal menus. COFE!N Website: cofeincambridge.com Address: (in central Cambridge) — I didn’t find a full postal address publicly listed on their site, but their site states they are “in the heart of Cambridge.” Highlights: All‑day brunch + brunch boards, artisan coffee, baked goods, vibrant menu including both hearty and lighter brunch dishes, plus creative drinks (wellness lattes etc.). Thrive Café Website: thrivecambridge.com Address: 5‑7 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LD Highlights: A charitable/community café. Their kitchen serves breakfast through the day. It’s cozy, local, and a place with heart (supporting social enterprise). Bill’s Cambridge Website: bills-website.co.uk (Cambridge branch) Address: (Cambridge restaurant) — they have a location in Cambridge (menu page shows “Cambridge Breakfast Menu”) Highlights: A more polished brunch/restaurant setting. They offer classics: Eggs Benedict, pancakes, full breakfast choices. A good balance between local cafés and restaurant brunch.