Byron's Bear
A riverside pub on Thompson's Lane with views across Jesus Green.
Byron's Bear sits on Thompson's Lane beside the River Cam, looking out over Jesus Green. The pub describes itself as Cambridge's newest riverside pub, and its pitch is simple: good beer, proper pub food and a view.
Food and drink
The kitchen serves pub classics, and Sunday roasts are made with seasonal and local produce. The bar pours local ales alongside Guinness, which the pub singles out on its homepage. A separate takeaway window, the Bear Hatch, handles morning coffee; its weekday daytime hours (10:00 to 17:00) are listed as returning in March 2027, so check before relying on it over winter.
Small, well-behaved pets are welcome inside. The pub says so explicitly, and it makes a point of the fact that a dog would have been welcome here.
Events
The pub keeps a regular rhythm of nights out. A pub quiz, the Quizzly Bear, runs every Sunday evening, and there are one-off themed quizzes and live music. The pub's website has a booking form for tables.
Practical notes
The pub is open from midday to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. The phone number is 01223 776969.
Nearby
Within a few minutes' walk
