The Haymakers in Cambridge: photos, reviews, menu

About

The Haymakers in Cambridge's Chesterton area is a lively pub that's become a favorite among locals and students alike. Known for its affordable pricing and an impressive 4.5 average rating on Google, this spot boasts a cozy yet fashionable atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends or enjoying a solo dining experience. With a menu that offers tasty Italian dishes like calzones and burgers, alongside an excellent selection of drinks, including cocktails, wine, and renowned beers from Milton Brewery, patrons have plenty of good food and drink choices. The Haymakers also features free Wi-Fi and live performances, making it an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertainment. Whether dining in or taking advantage of the outdoor seating, visitors find themselves in a friendly environment that's welcoming to all, including the LGBTQ community. Reservations are available for those planning a more organized visit, ensuring your night out is as seamless as it is enjoyable.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Cuisines

Italian

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Casual, Cozy

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Union Lane

Bus stop 498 m walk

Chesterton Road

Bus stop 221 m walk

Chapel Street

Bus stop 50 m walk

Water Lane

Bus stop 496 m walk

4.5

based on 1,514 reviews

Google

4.5/5 1,196 reviews

Facebook

4.5/5 318 reviews

Edward Macnaghten

Good beer (Milton Brewery). Good food (I had the burger).

Ronny Jacob

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great pizza, Milton beers. Best pub in the neighbourhood.

Ola

Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

This was my review from a couple of year ago: Fantastic pizza that is made to order and customized. I frequently ask for no cheese. Good selection of ciders and Milton Brewry beers. Recently they also have belgian beers including fruit beers! 👍 This is a review from 30.07.2025: this is my local pub and would love to love it, but there are two aspects that make me not want to go there. Firstly, the kitchen staff repeatedly try to feed my dog ham without asking me for permission, and sometimes do it behind my back without asking. This is unacceptable. You cannot feed dogs without owners permission, because there are dogs with dietary requirements (for example some dogs are allergic to pork, and dogs with liver problems can't eat fatty meat, not to mention that ham is way too salty for dogs in general and should not be in their diet at all). Secondly, the staff is unfriendly and unwelcoming. They don't smile, don't greet me at the bar, they often sit and chat together at the end of the bar and make it look very onerous when they need so serve. Please work on your staff's attitude towards both customers, and their dogs.

The Haymakers in Cambridge