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Red Lion Histon, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JD

  • 4 bedrooms

Beer-house heritage and peaceful stays near Cambridge

The Red Lion is proper village pub with plenty of personality just outside Cambridge. It has been a beer house since 1836, and that grain-led heritage is still very much alive today, with several handpumps, a strong selection of cask ales and real cider, regular beer festivals and a genuine community-pub atmosphere. Add four comfortable en-suite bedrooms, freshly cooked food and a large beer garden, and it becomes a particularly appealing choice. Histon provides a quieter alternative to staying in central Cambridge, with regular buses into the city and Cambridge railway station a short bus or taxi ride away. Spend the day discovering university colleges, museums, gardens and the River Cam, then retreat to Histon for dinner, a well-kept pint and a peaceful night away from the city-centre bustle.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

Enjoy a stay in one of four double en-suite bedrooms housed in a quiet annexe a short stroll across the garden (twin occupancy on request). Each room comes with complimentary toiletries, a Smart TV, tea & coffee making facilities, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms.

Food & Drink

Expect hearty portions, freshly prepared & served with a smile! Enjoy comforting pub classics, a few other rotating dishes, and a roast on Sundays. Behind the bar you will find numerous cask ales, ciders, authentic European lagers, and a carefully selected range of wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.

Nearby

Histon – Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this well-connected Cambridgeshire village, with local shops, cafés and village walks right outside the pub (on the doorstep).

River Cam – Follow riverside paths or take to the water for one of Cambridge’s famous punting trips (3.5 miles).

Cambridge city centre – Explore historic streets, independent shops, university buildings and one of England’s most characterful small cities (4 miles).

King’s College and King’s College Chapel – Discover one of Cambridge University’s most recognisable colleges and its magnificent late-Gothic chapel (4 miles).

The Fitzwilliam Museum – Explore a world-renowned collection of art and antiquities numbering more than half a million objects (4.5 miles).

Cambridge University Botanic Garden – Wander through gardens and glasshouses containing more than 8,000 plant species from around the world (5 miles).

Cambridge Distillery – Discover locally produced gin through tastings and masterclasses at this innovative Cambridge distillery (5 miles).