The Pickerel Inn has a decadent past that started in 1608 and includes being a former gin palace. Our ghosts, flamboyant past and malting house legacies make us a passport stamp when visiting Cambridgeshire.
New year energy? Post-Christmas fatigue? Just miss us? Pop in between 5th-31st January, say “cheers to zero” at the bar, and we’ll treat you to a free Lucky Saint! It's the perfect way to start 2026!
Payday’s dropped, and we’re not wasting it. This Weekend Takeover means loud laughs, cracking competitions, and £3 pints of Guinness on the GK app.
Textbooks are pricey, pub trips don’t have to be. Fancy a proper meal (or a proper pint) without blowing the budget? Get 20% off food and drink with Student Beans at our pub!
January just got tastier. Check your inbox, Blue Light Card holders, as you can tuck into an upgraded 25% discount all month long at Pickerel Inn. Hero status: confirmed.
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Pickerel Inn:
Disabled Facilities
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Beer Garden
WiFi
Delivery
Historic Pub
Fancy a FREEbie?
Yes, you read that right - free food and drink is up for grabs for all you newcomers. Download the Greene King app & register, spin the wheel, and you might land yourself a main, pud or pint. No catch, just pure joy (and maybe some gravy).
Free dessert? Tick. Free pub classic? Oh yes. Free pint? Don’t mind if we do. And hey, even if you don’t win, you’ll still have our app now, so you can skip the queue like the legend you are.
Recycle your clean and empty confectionery and biscuits tubs by dropping them off at any Greene King Pub between 1 January - 15 February 2026 and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Step in with our seasonal specials menu. Our carefully selected dishes are crafted with quality for a symphony of freshness and flavour in every bite. What are you in the mood for?
From iconic classics to bold new pours, there’s a pint with your name on it. Explore our own beers like Flint Eye, Prior Life, Greene King IPA, plus loads more!
Debated locally as one of the oldest pubs in the Cambridge area, The Pickerel Inn has been serving patrons since the 16th century with the building itself dating back to the 15th century. The pub is now modernly presented with large windows and a comfortable courtyard garden. Dotted throughout the pub is some historic brickwork, beams and a fireplace as part of its original charm. Staff at the Pickerel pride themselves on high standards of hospitality and will be happy to assist you with any bookings or queries. Book your visit today.
A pub for all
We’re family and dog-friendly at The Pickerel Inn and have disabled access and facilities to make everyone’s experience with us as smooth as possible.
Delicious food and drink for any occasion
We’re proud to say our menu is packed with Great British pub food classics, including iconic dishes like our hand-battered fish and chips, pie and mash and succulent burgers for vegetarians and meat-eaters. Vegan and non-gluten options are also available.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of a cold pint on a hot day, a family catch up, the perfect place to watch the winning goal, and even more, with the Greene King gift card.
