The Castle Inn in Cambridge lets groups book its whole upper floor privately for 40 to 100 guests, with mixed seating and standing, or one of two snug areas that take about 15 people each. It is an independent pub at 36 Castle Street, and the team accepts bookings for gatherings, meetings and celebrations.
Seminars and company events
The upper floor is the space to look at for a team meeting, a client gathering or an after-work event. It can be made private for groups of at least 40 and up to 100, with mixed seating and standing. The room has original lofty ceilings, a fireplace and an outside terrace area. Its split levels let you zone the space, for example a buffet area on the upper level and seating on the lower one. The pub describes it as suited to gatherings, meetings and celebration events. It is a pub rather than a conference venue, so ask the team what presentation or audio-visual equipment you can bring.
Weddings and receptions
The official site does not list weddings. It does say the upper floor suits celebration events, and the garden and terraces can extend a party outdoors. If you plan a reception, a birthday or a similar celebration within the 40 to 100 guest range, send the team your date and format and ask how they handle it.
Rooms and capacities
The ground floor bar has two snug areas that each accommodate around 15 people, plus booths and tables of various sizes for smaller groups. The upper floor holds 40 to 100 as a private hire. Outside, the extensive garden includes a covered area with a mural, a private terrace and a couple of beach huts that can be reserved. A single table, a snug, the whole upper floor or a garden area can all be booked through the pub's booking page, and the team asks you to get in touch about hiring the upper floor or any special requirement.
Catering
The kitchen serves home-cooked pub food, including steaks cooked on a Black-Rock, and the bar pours beers, wines and spirits. Kitchen hours are noon to 2:30 pm and 5 to 9 pm on weekdays, noon to 9 pm on Saturday and noon to 3 pm on Sunday. The site does not describe set menus or buffets for private groups, though it mentions a buffet area as a layout idea. Ask about food for your numbers when you enquire.
History and setting
There has been a pub on this site since the 1740s. The home page says it is independently run by its licensees. It sits in the heart of Cambridge on Castle Street, and in 2026 the pub supports the Museum of Cambridge as its house charity. Regular events include a monthly paint and sip night.
Getting there
The pub is at 36 Castle Street, Cambridge. A pay and display car park on Castle Street is right next door, and there are cycle bays and a Voi e-bike station just opposite. The nearest bus station is opposite Shire Hall. For enquiries, call 01223 353194.
