Steve and Hayley Pellegrini are celebrating 20 years running Greene King pub The Portland Arms, on Chesterton Road in Cambridge.
The pub is famous in Cambridge and beyond as an iconic grassroots music venue. Steve and Hayley (pictured) have built its reputation over the years, winning numerous industry awards along the way.
With its 200-capacity gig room, complete with PA stage and bar facilities, the pub has hosted the likes of Ellie Goulding, Paulo Nutini, Mumford and Sons, Wolf Alice, and Two Door Cinema Club over the years, on their journeys to stardom.
Most recently they hosted breakthrough acts such as The Last Dinner Party, who shortly after won the BBC Sounds of 2024 poll.
But the pub also provides a welcoming space for all kinds of groups and activities, from theatre productions, comedy, and dance to working with groups such as Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge University School of Music, and Perse School to give young performers their first steps onto a live stage. They also host numerous charity and fundraising events and shows for local good causes throughout the year.
In recognition of Steve and Hayley’s 20 years at The Portland Arms, Greene King Pub Partners managing director Dan Robinson, alongside business development manager Andy Swift, and operations director Phil Arnold, presented them with a specially-made plaque and certificate.
“We are delighted to receive this plaque in recognition of our 20 years at The Portland Arms!” said Steve and Hayley in a joint statement.
“From day one, our vision has been to make The Portland the place to go in Cambridge for grassroots live music, and over the years we have been so proud to build a loyal following and growing reputation, both in Cambridge and across the country.”
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