Calverley's Brewery in Cambridge

Best beer in Cambridge, served by friendly staff in an atmospheric tap room

Great find, worth finding. Lovely beers and food delivered to the venue

Yet another fantastic tasting at Calverleys Brewery! Five stars to Sam, Tom, Leo and Matt

Well, if there’s a brewery tap on the route of your crawl then you have to do it, if it was open, but its fair to say I didn’t warm to this one. It hasn’t got a great deal of pavement appeal to start with, more resembling a converted lock-up garage round the back of a seedy trading estate at the end of a cul-de-sac abutting the railway line. And there’s not a great deal of character to this place once your inside and it’s all a bit sterile. I was getting more hospital waiting room vibe than brewery tap vibe. And I actually feel better reading the previous review as my experience was exactly in keeping with Richard below. I also went for 2/3 of some high ABV stout which was pretty cold and didn’t have a lot of anything going on at first. Sadly, even by the time it had warmed up it still didn’t, and I finished up leaving the last 1/3. With so many decent ale pubs in close vicinity I too cannot see myself troubling this one again.

A year ago this was a great place to go for a drink. You used to get a nice range of beers, from session IPAs to stouts and perhaps one or two more eclectic options. That's all changed. There's little or nothing at a mainstream strength, and nothing that could be considered a normal cask ale. It's all fruit sours and lagers and stronger ales which (reasonably enough) are not sold by the pint. The last time I was there, I had a two-thirds pint of a 6.6% porter. That sounds like it ought to have a lot of flavour, but it really didn't. Despite being a Saturday afternoon, there was only one person there besides us. On the plus side, they still do nice pizzas from Scott's.

A lovely place, run by nice people. Beer tastes great. However without fail I have personally had a vicous hangover everytime I have been there. This has been from as little as one or two pints of their beer, regardless of the strength. I have not experienced this with any other pub or microbrewery locally or otherwise? Anyone else found this?

Easily the best beers I've ever tried and a nice selection of other drinks too. The staff are great too, friendly atmosphere.

Best beer in Cambridge, love this place. The Plonk sour beer is my favourite, but they have a huge variety of beers all really good quality that will cater for all tastes. Be sure to book in advance over weekends because it's small and very popular amongst locals.

Great brewery, great beer selection, and great prices at £5 per pint.

Love it here! Visited on a Friday early evening and had a great time. My husband loved trying a selection of hazy numbers. I enjoyed the raspberry lemonade and the great selection of fun games!! We ordered pizza, calamari and haloumi fries that comes over from Scott’s All Day - it was fresh and super tasty! Great knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. Nice atmosphere in a very well converted space. A great spot!

Love it here! My husband loved trying a selection of hazy numbers. I enjoyed the raspberry lemonade and the great selection of fun games!! We ordered pizza, calamari and haloumi fries that comes over from Scott’s All Day - it was fresh and super tasty! Great knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. Nice atmosphere in a well converted space. A great spot!

Really lovely space. Great selection of beer. You can get pizza ordered to the venue from a nearby pizzeria, which was incredibly tasty. Dog friendly. Highly recommend.

Another brewery that is new to me and the beers didn't disappoint either. The tap room is hidden away at the end of a road and if you didn't know where it was then you'd not find it quickly. But, once you do then it is well worth the visit. We popped in as it was on an ale trail around the Cambridge Brewery Quarter. When we got there the atmosphere was buzzing and the taproom was full. The brewery rap does food, such as pizzas cooked on site. Which looking at the menu were reasonably priced as well and they seemed to go down well with the punters. The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient given how busy it was and there were only 2 working the bar at the time. Again, it is around a 20-minute walk from the train station. But, it is well worth the walk. If you're in the area then go and pay them a visit.

Well done on their recent expansion and creating a bar. Keep up the good work and creating nice craft beers. I had not been to this place for about 3 years when it was more rustic but shall definately return soon.

Tried a 2/3 and didn’t like it, they gave me a whole other 2/3 of a different beer at no extra cost.

Great bar at the brewery, really good selection of quality craft beer brewed on the premises. Wide range of beer styles on offer, the staff were very knowledgable and interested in serving the beer in perfect condition. The best craft bar in Cambridge by far.

So happy to have a local brewery like Calverley's near me, great beer, same or next day free delivery in the vicinity, extremely friendly staff. Keep it up guys, we love you!

One of the best places to drink in Cambridge. The guys who work here are clearly passionate about what they do. And the new building is a pleasure to drink in!

YES. open from Tuesday. very good.

This was an excellent place to sample various types of beer and Sam and his team are very friendly and welcoming

Great Beers, Matt is a gentleman and sorted us out with some good beers and even helped us to get home! Excited to see where Calverleys goes as it has a bright future ahead of it

Small size, LARGE QUALITY! A true neighborhood brewery that prides itself on quality and offers a variety of custom ales. The Farmhouse Trip Ale is the best ale I’ve had in the UK, by far! Delicious! The brewery site itself is located in a small neighborhood off the beaten path of the Cambridge city center but a close walk from the eclectic stores of Mill Road and worth the walk! The brewery is tucked up against the train tracks which allows you to feel the authentic UK experience of trains passing by in a low rumble that you notice occasionally but isn’t loud or annoying (part of the fun experience). The experience inside is very simple and focuses on the beer inside. The site does offer good food but gooses to limit its offerings as the focus is meant to reside on the brews. I left feeling like I stumbled upon a secret, local gem of Cambridge that few knew about but all should experience! Almost as if I’d walked up to a neighbor brewing delicious brew and he tapped into it to share a sample just for me. Fun experience and I can’t wait to go back.

Typical microbrewery - nice selection of beer and friendly atmosphere :)

WOW! Fantastic food, delicious drinks, great service and an altogether authentic vibe ☺️☺️☺️

Nice guys. Great beer and service. Would recommend

Amazing small brewery. The new building with a log burner is lovely. Also great addition of Scott’s pizza to the menu

What an amazing local brewery! Lovely ale & lager, friendly staff, great service & delivery too. A real find! I have tried a few of their ales & lagers now, all have been nice, with different styles & hops, and some have been fantastic. I really like the Farmhouse ale & the Neipa is so good it's dangerous. Their customer service & delivery are second to none, with my pre 10am orders arriving same day.

Great local brewery. Really special feel and great beer!

Booked a table and visited the new Taproom during COVID restrictions. Felt safe with table service. Nice fire. Very good beer. We ordered burgers from the street vendor food truck located just outside and were allowed to eat at our table.

This place is awesome. Great beers, lovely guys.

Great little brewery, friendly staff

Placed my order at 10.39, beer delivered to my doorstep by 3pm - cannot ask for a better service. I look forward to visiting the Tap room when social distancing allows.

Really nice brewey quaint and simplistically different place to drink This is a must to visit when drinking in Cambridge

Great place. Wonderful people. Fantastic beers

Such a wicked idea, nice staff and can usually get a seat, lovely selection of beers. Looking forward to ruining my liver here this summer

Relaxed vibes and great beer. Try their award winning porter!

Amazing beer and vibes. Would highly recommend this brewery!

Great little pub, amazing beer 👍

Top tier beers and a friendly environment

This place would be amazing anywhere. Must visit if you want beer.

This place is awesome. Every time we went there they gave us sample their entire menu. For aspiring brewers this is great as the staff really enjoys talking about how they make their beers and what makes them special. The garden is amazing and they normally have some good quality food trucks parked outside. Great option for Cambridge and only 10 minutes walking from the train station.

Best beer made in Cambridgeshire and best sold here too.

If you enjoy interesting beer and a rustic ambience this is the place for you. No pretences or frill, just good beer and friendly staff. A little out of the way and poor toilet facilities but definately worth a visit.

Really friendly and knowledgeable staff and beautiful beer to drink. What could be better than that?

Came across this place during my first ever visit to Cambridge (from Cornwall). Cracking little brewery run by a cracking bunch of lads who love what they do....funloving with no frills and no egos. Clearly they have a loyal following as demonstrated by good numbers on Taproom nights. Thanks for your company - hopefully there will be another time.

Hidden away in what looks like a garage at the end of a dead end street this is a little gem. The brewery has a couple of rooms and you sit amongst the brewing vessels. A range of beers are served of varying strengths. There is often a pizza wagon outside to provide food.

Lovers of beer and atmosphere need look no further. Cosy indoor section houses snug seating, the vats themselves and staff who are as genial as they are urbane. Outside, benched seating is makeshift but comfortable. In the summer months, the exterior is a glorious sun-trap. Food trucks on rotation line the stomach: Pizza Mondo is top-drawer.

Good selection of beers and staff do seem to know their trade, bit of a walk out of the centre of Cambridge but a nice sociable place that's tucked away.

This was a great find! Tucked away down a side street but we'll worth finding. Fun atmosphere and excellent beers. Street food from a van outside looked fab although we didn't try it.

Great beer. Truly great beer. We found this place on a craft beer tour and have been back several times since. Beer made with love. Plenty of choice, be careful with the stronger ones...

Great microbrewery with a good range of beers to try.

Best IPAs I've ever tasted. Definitely would recommend it.

Only open a few evenings a week but has an amazing atmosphere (better on warm nights). A food van is available outside - tonight it was Mexican food. 2 weeks ago it was a blend of African and Caribbean cuisine. Well worth a visit.

There is a bar within the brewery situated in an old workshop out near the railway line. There is a great election of beer brewed on the premises which can be consumed seated at tables either in a room with some fermenting tanks or in a covered area outside. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It might not be terribly warm in winter and the opening hours are limited, but if you are a beer lover, this is a place well worth visiting.

Very good beer for a reasonable price in a nice location with plenty of sits outside. Highly recommended

Friendly staff, outside bench seating and food vans where you can grab a bite to eat as well

Wonderful micro brewery, delicious beers, relaxed atmosphere. A real hidden gem. Outdoor courtyard and indoor spaces for when it rains. Visit now!

I'm reluctant to write a review of Calverley's Brewery..... I feel selfish enough to keep this ego to myself. The beer they produce is just about the best I have ever tasted. The organic IPA and the stout/porter is exceptional. I truly hope they can keep up the quality as more and more people find their way to Calverley's and the pressure is on for them to produce in larger quantities. Probably the BEST artisan brewery.... in the World.

Fantastic selection of every rotating beer brewed in house.

Local independent Cambridge microbrewery serving a range of its own craft beer. Resident food truck out the front supplying good food most days. Only open Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday.

Perhaps this is one of the problems with Tripadvisor (and I am adding to them!). The beer is brewed on-site by a group of enthusiasts is excellent and varied. And the guys serving know their stuff. Sitting in a garage or a driveway has a certain charm but large groups of non locals can sometimes take over who don't realise the strength of some of the beers. I wish it was a better kept local secret!

Had a great night drinking the locally brewed beer at Calverley's. Enjoyed pizza from the street food available outside, we'll be back!

The range of beers is very diverse and rotated frequently so their is often something new to try. The porters and stouts are particularly good, the Belgian lagers and weissbiers are very easy to drink too. Staff are great (always happy for you to test the beers before committing to your pint) and the main bar/seating area is rustic but cosy. It is also nice seeing the fermentation tanks and casks at the bar bubbling away the next brew!

The formula is simple: great beer + great food, but Calverley’s is really something special. Situated at the end of Hooper Street by the railway track (just follow the large chalkboard marked ‘Beer’) - you’ll find a no-frills tap room serving, in my opinion, the best beer in Cambridge. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and won’t hesitate to offer you advice and tasters. There’s a varying beer menu and option for wine by the glass, alongside an excellent selection of visiting street food vans. Highly recommended!

Very pleasant brewery; staff are very friendly and helpful on the tough choice of choosing the first beer of the day, considering the broad variety that they brew on location - this meant sampling a few beers, on which the staff are eager to help. Participating food trucks show up from Thursday to Saturday to complement the experience, ranging from Italian pizzas to kebabs. Outdoor seating is available whenever possible; the location has polite notices to be mindful of the neighbours, but the crowd that the brewery attracts should not be a concern - the atmosphere is very friendly and calm. Overall very good experience for drinks and a bite whenever possible, thanks to the offer from the participating food trucks. The concept is a success and they have earned my return.

Cada semana tienen cervezas distintas. Muy ricas todas. Lo único que no tiene más que patatas fritas para comer.

A ten minute walk from my train I found this place easily

Easily the best beer in Cambridge with an ever changing line up. The rolling array of food vans are all excellent. A great night out- friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable owners. Personal favourites- the neipa IPA, porter and the Amarillo mosaic are all superb :-)

A really enjoyable visit to somewhere that’s just a little bit different. A wide range of interesting beers, and friendly staff make this a highly recommended venue for a weekend drink

Great beer, atmosphere, and people in general. Highly Recommended!

☆beers ☆ Calverley’s team ☆ street food vans ☆ location ☆ people (& dogs) the brewery attracts

Great beer and great people! Highly recommended

Down a cul-de-sac by the railway track is this small brewery, serving beers straight from the barrel on Thursday and Friday nights, and all day Saturday. In good weather, it's a real pleasure to sit at the trestle tables outside, and I'm sure if you stay long enough you'll make new friends. The beers vary from the sublime to the decidedly odd, but you're urged to try before you buy, so you should find something you like. Food is available from vans that park in the street next door, if you feel like settling down for a serious session. Coming here really makes you feel like a Cambridge insider!

Fantastic range of beer and street food consistently excellent

This place is going from strength to strength; great beer, great food trucks and lovely friendly brothers who run the place. Support your local brewers this place is fabulous!

I had to come back and edit my review, because this place has improved so much in the past six months. The beer is now very tasty and quite interesting, and the place really shines when you can sit outside in the beer garden. The staff are an absolute delight and the place has a friendly and community atmosphere which you rarely see in this city. Loses a star because it's not the most comfortable experience in the wintertime, when you have to sit in a cold room on wooden benches.

Great beer and street food in a alternative setting.

Good beer, nice staff. Would be five stars but sometimes they don't always have lots of beers on.

Tucked away down Hooper St, this is an interesting place, which I believe opened fairly recently (?2016). it's pretty basic, but you don't come here for that, you come for the beer. I had the Rye Blonde and it was a good pint. Will come back again

Great place with excellent beer offer. Love it chilled (literally and figuratively). Try their AltBeir (at your own risk).... fabulous.

Amazing beer brewed in Cambridge, good atmosphere, street food always available. Altbier is my favourite, but IPA and Belgian blonde are to try as well.

Nice beers and atmosphere! I highly recommend it.

Great alternative place for beer lovers, nice atmosphere, nice street food that change every weekend and nice people! IPA locally produced is highly recommended.

Great alternative place for beer lovers, street food and nice people around! IPA highly recommended

I'm not a beer buff my friends (who I suspect are closet hipsters) were very impressed with the choice and quality of beer. I has some very good wine which is not a given in a beer place. The brewery is open as a pub at the weekends. It's rustic with benches outside. If you're hungry you can buy some dosas which are freshly cooked outside in street food style. I didn't eat there but they smelled very nice and people who ordered them seemed pretty pleased with them.

Visited for the first time recently. Beer was great, atmosphere was lovely and the Slow cooled Porter Beef Tacos were next level good.

Fantastic beers, cool venue. Limited seating so be prepared if you bring a large group.

Very nice beer - they have a wider range than their website says. I tried two of their three own brews and both were delicious. They were also doing simple but good food, with one meat and one veggie (I think vegan) option.

Great beer, regular visits by the best local food vans, nice people who run it.

Small but perfectly formed. Good beers and friendly people, there's no food other than the van outside (I didn't try it) but the beers are good. Space is small with a few picnic benches but that just makes it cosy.

Run by passionate brewers, producing a good range of delicious beers, served in a more than down-to-earth setting.

Some very tasty beers and friendly people. The porter is highly recommended.