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Red Lion, Histon

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27 High Street, Histon, CB24 9JD (View on Google Map)
(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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Pub ID
CAM/160
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Histon.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
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
Cask Ale Cask 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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