The Geldart is a large two-bar backstreet corner pub at 1 Ainsworth Street in Cambridge, specialising in real ales, innovative 'hot rock' food, exotic meats and regular live music. It's decorated throughout with film and music memorabilia (including a glass piano) and has an enclosed patio garden. A long-standing local live-music venue, it programmes regular gigs across the week; the bar is closed Mondays and open evenings Tuesday to Sunday. Contact: 01223 314264 / admin@the-geldart.co.uk.
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The Geldart Open Mic
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The Geldart is a large two-bar backstreet corner pub at 1 Ainsworth Street in Cambridge, specialising in real ales, innovative 'hot rock' food, exotic meats and regular live music. It's decorated throughout with film and music memorabilia (including a glass piano) and has an enclosed patio garden. A long-standing local live-music venue, it programmes regular gigs across the week; the bar is closed Mondays and open evenings Tuesday to Sunday. Contact: 01223 314264 / admin@the-geldart.co.uk.
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1 Ainsworth St,
Cambridge CB1 2PF
Cambridge CB1 2PF
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1 Ainsworth St, Cambridge CB1 2PF
Address1 Ainsworth St
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