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The Geldart

Two-bar backstreet pub for live music, real ale and exotic eats.

Venue at a glance The Geldart · Cambridge
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed Genres
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Geldart — Quick Facts

Two-bar backstreet pub for live music, real ale and exotic eats.

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Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Geldart 1 Ainsworth St
Cambridge
Cambridge CB1 2PF

Genres

Mixed Genres Acoustic Blues

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About The Geldart

The Geldart is a grassroots music venue in Cambridge, Cambridge. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Geldart books Mixed Genres, Acoustic, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.

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, Cambridge, CB1 2PF

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