The Mitre
The Mitre
17 Bridge Street
CAMBRIDGE
CB2 1UF
Tel: +44 (0)1223 358403
E mail: denise@themitrecambridge.com
Situated in the center of the old town, The Mitre pub stands on the site of two former inns and dates back to 1752. Original known as Blackmoor’s Head, The Mitre has seen Cambridge students come and go over the last 250 years.
The first inn derived its name from Robert Blackmoor, a medieval chantry priest of nearby St. Clements Church and the earliest recorded licensee was Robert Clarke in 1752. Next door in the Cock & Magpie, Ann Lawrence, a widow and wine merchant, ran this establishment ably assisted by her eight daughters.
At this time, the parish supported 15 public houses, but in 1856 the Blackmoor’s Head pub, amongst others, closed and this number dropped to just 4. The businesses were affected by the coming of the railway, which had taken away much of the river trade upon which the inns of the parish depended.
In 1874 the Cock & Magpie was the only remaining pub on the site. William Headdy was the licensee at this time, as well as being the proprietor of the Mitre Brewery in Blackmoor’s Yard.
In 1878 the premises were known as the Mitre Billiard Rooms and it was not until 1881 that the Mitre became so named when Elizabeth Mays was the publican.
Ales and Malts
The Mitre serves a variety of cask ales including; Timothy Taylor, London Pride and 6X together with six guest ales. They also offer fine malt whiskeys such as Glenfiddich, the popular cask cider Addlestones as well as a range of four red and four white wines.
Food
The Mitre serves traditional British pub food including the famous Mitre Steak Pie, which is a favourite for new and old customers, and Chicken & Bacon Salad.