Blue Ball Inn
57 Broadway
Grantchester
CB3 9NQ
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Opening Times
| Monday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | Midday - 11.30 pm |
| Saturday | Midday - 11.30 pm |
| Sunday | Midday - 8.00 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 2.30, 6 - 8.30 Mon - Fri
12 - 8.30 Sat
12 - 4 Sun
Owner
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About the Pub
This small, authentic local retains its original two-bar layout and many old fittings. No TV, no games machines: good beer, good conversation and old pub games are the order of the day. Try your hand at ringing the bull. Live music every Thursday. At the back is a small walled garden with a heated 'smokeatorium' complete with a piano. Dogs welcome. "HQ" of Grantchester Cricket Club.
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. Recent refurbishment 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. A third hand pump was added in January 2016. Adnam's dry-hopped larger is the first lager to be available here for many years. Aspall's Harry Sparrow cider is on draught. Soup, sandwiches and hearty, home-cooked food are available all day. Children welcome. Credit cards are now 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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Heritage Pub
Regionally Important Historic Interior
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub 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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Live Music
Thursday.
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Newspapers
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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
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Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (20m)
Route 18
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