Another new arrival on the Cambridge pub scene, this time a reboot of the White Hart on the corner of Sturton Street, more recently an eaterie called the Backstreet Bistro and now back to a pub again. It is an attractive renovation; it has a surprisingly large light and airy main room with central bar. The courtyard to one end has a slightly surreal mural of Cambridge life, with an emphasis on the terraced houses originally occupied by industrial workers in this part of the city.
There were five prominent handpumps, with a 10% CAMRA member discount on only two of these; we could have done with some discount too on the £4.30 paid for a pint of Nene Valley Bitter (New Age Chestnut 4.1%), very palatable (and gluten free). There is an emphasis on food and the gourmet fish and chips that were brought to an adjoining table looked good.
It seemed quite busy for the time of day, the staff were very friendly and efficient, there were some individual touches such as the blankets sitting on a rack ready to put around your legs on a cold evening on the terrace (how old does that make me sound?) and the distinctive feature of a ceiling area made of wine bottles?!
With the Kingston and Geldart just around the corners there are even more reasons to visit this area and seek out these neighbourhood gems….
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