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Darwin Bar

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Darwin Bar is the best college bar in Cambridge! Follow us on instagram . Members only. Barcomm loves you xx

Fully student-run, it offers great prices and an amazing selection of drinks from around the world, particularly whisky and beers! Darwin College Bar - aka Darbar - is one of the most popular, and in our humble opinion, the best of all Cambridge college bars! We’ve got a great selection of beers, the widest range of malt whiskies and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Add to that some great music, pool, foosball and ping-pong tables and (mainly) lovely, exclusively student bar staff, and you can see where we get our rep! Get in touch if you'd like to join your fellow Darwin students behind the bar, and 'like' our page or follow us on Instagram () for updates on events, special offers and generally what’s going on.

12/11/2025

🥃 DarBar Wh**ky – Batch 01 Launch 🥃
We’ve been hard at work in secret, crafting our very own branded and sourced wh**ky. Months of cask-hunting, tasting, label design, and navigating the labyrinth of alcohol legislation. A rabbit hole of discovery, and now, we’re ready.🥃

Our DarBar Wh**ky, Batch 01, is unapologetically:
🔥 Cask strength
🛢 Single cask
🎨 Natural colour
❄ Non-chill filtered
💥 Fiercely flavourful

👀 Batch 01 features a trio of distinct single malts:
🏔 Highland – 11 Years Old
🌿 Speyside – 13 Years Old
🌊 Islay – 18 Years Old

📅 Join us for a celebratory tasting
🗓 Saturday, 29th November
📍 The Old Library, Tickets released soon
Let’s raise a glass to the launch of DarBar Wh**ky!

🎁 Limited bottles available for purchase from the bar - perfect to gift, share, or savour at home. Prices TBC
🥃 From Sunday, 30th November, Batch 01 will be stocked on our fabulous wh**ky shelf!

Barcom ❤ U

15/10/2024

IT’S HERE: THE BIGGEST EVENT OF 2024!
🇩🇪💃🏽🕺🏼🥨🌭🍺🍻🍺🌭🥨🕺🏼💃🏽🇩🇪

DarBar Oktoberfest is happening on 19th October, and tickets are on sale NOW! 🎟 https://buy.stripe.com/dR6fZA3Lv9Pu4N24h3

Tickets are £16.50, which includes:
- 1 free drink 🍺
- A Darwin Branded Stein 🏆
- Food 🍴

Tickets are for Darwin members only, but you can bring up to three guests! Limited numbers, so grab them early to avoid disappointment!

What’s happening?
We’ve imported 6 Oktoberfestbiers from Munich, which will be sold for £3.95 (after your free b**r) in the dining hall. The space will be decked out with festive decor and a brass band 🎶. Enjoy sausages, buns, sauerkraut, and pretzels, all included with your ticket, to keep you fueled for dancing and merriment all night long! 🍻💃🕺

Looking forward to seeing you there! 🥨

Barcomm ❤ U

06/03/2024

Experience intrigue with our Blind Wh***ey Tasting! Uncover mystery pours, engage senses, and relish the exhilarating journey of discovery. A unique event where every sip is an adventure, inviting you to savor the unexpected complexities in each glass. Join us for a night of sensory surprises! https://buy.stripe.com/eVa00Cdm5f9O4N29Ba

06/02/2024

Wh***ey Alert! Buy your wh***ey tasting ticket for this Thursday February 15th @8:15pm! Experience the alchemy of wh***ey at Darwin. Explore ABV's impact on flavor, aroma, and character. A tasting journey from low to high alcohol content, unveiling the artistry in every pour. Join us for an immersive evening.
https://buy.stripe.com/bIYbJk81Le5K4N24gM

04/12/2023

Wh***ey Alert! Buy your wh**ky tasting ticket for this Thursday December 7th ! We have a selection of 5 amazing whiskies from all over the world (but not Scotland) for you to try, including Irish, Japanese, and American. Make sure to not miss this in depth dive into some rare, exceptional, and expensive bottles.
Ticket link: https://buy.stripe.com/6oEfZAa9T9Pu5R6fZn

20/11/2023

Make sure to buy your wh**ky tasting ticket for this Thursday November 23rd ! We have a great selection of 6 whiskies from all over Scotland for you to try, including Springbank (Cambeltown), Ardbeg (Islay), and Clynelish (Highland). Its been a while since our last wh**ky tasting so make sure to not miss this one!! Ticket link: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa3cO4Pz7Hm7Ze28v

12/10/2023

IT’S HERE: THE BIGGEST EVENT OF 2023
🇩🇪💃🏽🕺🏼🥨🌭🍺🍻🍺🌭🥨🕺🏼💃🏽🇩🇪
DarBar Oktoberfest is happening on the 21st October. Tickets go on sale at 12pm tomorrow. https://buy.stripe.com/00g5kWgyhaTy6Va6oH

Tickets are £10 which includes one free drink and food! Darwin branded steins can be bought at the door on a first come first serve basis.

Tickets are only available to Darwin members and you can buy for up to three guest. Numbers are limited so please buy early to avoid disappointment!

What’s happening?
We’ve imported 6 Oktoberfestbiers from Munich and we’ll be selling them for £3.50 (after your free b**r) in the dining hall, which will be decorated with a brass band playing. Sausages and buns, as well as sauerkraut and pretzels are included with your ticket to help fuel your dancing and merriment all evening.

Look forward to seeing you there 🥨🍻

22/09/2023

FRESHERS FORTNIGHT AT DARBAR!

We’re so excited to welcome new and old faces back to DarBar over the next two weeks and we have a series of events that we know you’ll love!

25/09 - Secession Session #1 ❌🇪🇺✅ - Big discount on select spirits and b**rs! (£1.5 Beck’s!!)
26/09 – Reggaeton Salsa Party
27/09 - Drink and Draw
29/09 - International B**r Night – enjoy b**rs from Japan, Belgium, Mexico, Germany and more!
30/09 - Pub Crawl ending at DarBar! (sign up information via the DCSA link!)

02/10 - Secession Session #2 ❌🇪🇺✅
03/10 - Ode to the Qu**rs- lowkey LGBTQ+ night with themed drinks based on q***r media.
04/10 - Derek Scott Bar Games and Meet the Boat Club
05/10 - Karaoke night
06/10 – Gin Night – G(indie) night! Try our brand-new specialty gins while listening to all your favorite indie tunes from the 90s and 2000s to get your Friday night going.
07/10 – BOP 🎉🎉
8/10 - Open Mic Night

Barcomm ♥️ you

19/06/2023

Huge shoutout to this amazing committee for their relentless work and effort. DarBar wouldn’t be the same without you guys. Barcomm ❤️ u

09/05/2023

Make sure to buy your wh***ey tasting ticket for this Thursday May 11th! + 1 are very welcome :) We have a lovely selection of whiskies from Japan (Nikka), US (Michters) and Scotland (Port Askaig). If you liked our last wh***ey tasting make sure to not miss this one!! Ticket link : https://checkout.stripe.com/c/pay/cs_live_a1VlYRQ1s94IzsBrLUdaS9MiHvFbVmP1q9T6OPnep1pT8DY651YDQ8CnsV %2FSjFQMlFqfHxrf3dsZ31JNDBrfW92PD1QcEZXa1VGVH1qTkFAYWt%2FQlxRT3JQdn1ddGZHN212XG5OU05AQ2R2cn1RNTVMZH1CM0tuUycpJ3VpbGtuQH11anZgYUxhJz8nNDFuPEdmNEFrPFVwNERUYVc3Jyknd2BjYHd3YHdKd2xibGsnPydtcXF1dj8qKmZtYGZuanBxK3Zxd2x1YCtmamgqJ3gl

Address

Darwin College, Silver Street
Cambridge
CB39EU

Opening Hours

Monday	9pm - 12am
Tuesday	9pm - 12am
Wednesday	9pm - 12am
Thursday	9pm - 12am
Friday	9pm - 12am
Saturday	9pm - 12am
Sunday	9pm - 12am

Telephone

+441223335699

Website

http://bar.dar.cam.ac.uk/

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