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Blue Ball Inn
57 Broadway
Grantchester
CB3 9NQ
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Opening Times
Regular
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
Thursday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
Friday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
Saturday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
Sunday | Noon - 7.00 pm |
Meal Times
Mon & Tue No Service
Wed - Fri noon - 2.30pm, 5pm - 8.30pm
Sat noon - 8.30pm
Sun noon - 4pm
Operator
Independent
About the Pub
Long term regular, Toby Joseph, having purchased it from a pubco, has carried out some essential repairs and sympathetic redecoration that retains the pub's charm. Refurbishments include B&B accommodation and new toilets, allowing a modest expansion of the bar area. The garden has also been extended with additional terrace and seating.
Real ales are from Adnam's, Woodforde's, Elgood's and other East Anglian brewers, served from three hand pumps. Adnam's dry-hopped larger is the first lager to be available here for many years. Cranes local cider is on draught. Soup, sandwiches and hearty, home-cooked food available lunch and evening. Children welcome. Credit cards accepted.
Historic Interest
Built in 1893 over the cellar of the 1767 original that was lost in a fire. It is listed on the National Inventory as having a historic pub interior of regional importance. The pub name is believed to commemorate the landing of a hot air balloon nearby in 1785. This being celebrated on pictures inside the pub.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 1 regular beer.
- Adnams Southwold Bitter
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 2 changing beers.
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Quiet Pub
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Historic Pub Interior
Regionally Historic Pub Interior
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Garden
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Accommodation
2 Double en-suite rooms.
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Traditional Pub Games
Ring the Bull, Shove Ha'penny.
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Real Fire
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Separate Bar
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Smoking Area
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Wifi
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Blue Ball Inn
57 Broadway
Grantchester
CB3 9NQ
Sat Nav Reference
OS Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (20m)
Route 18
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