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Heckington Mill, Hale Road, Heckington, NG34 9JW (View on Google Map)

(01529) 469308

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8 Sail Brewery, Heckington. (Pub, Brewery, External, Key). Published on 02-02-2025

(Pub, Brewery, External). Published on 02-02-2025

Situated in part of the Heckington Windmill complex. A single room brewery bar featuring a restored Victorian bar, some church pew seating and Britannia style tables. A bank of handpulls offer changing 8 Sail Brewery beers and two German style 8 Sail brewed lagers are available. Ciders, bottled wine, bottled Belguim and German beers are usually available. Beer festivals are held, Easter, last weekend in July when Heckington Show is on, and in the autumn. Check the website for current hours as these vary depending on season, and for the full range of beers.

Historic Interest

Part of the 8 Sail windmill site

Information for this venue is provided by the Fenland Branch of CAMRA

Previous Names
Local Authority: North Kesteven District
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Last surveyed: 23/01/2024
Leasehold owner: unknown
Freehold owner: individual
Pub ID: FEN/328
Asset of Community Value

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Monday

Noon - 8:00pm

Tuesday

Noon - 8:00pm

Wednesday

Noon - 8:00pm

Thursday

Noon - 8:00pm

Friday

Noon - 10:00pm

Saturday

Noon - 8:00pm

Sunday

Noon - 7:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

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8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch TasteMatch Prediction

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8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.8%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 6 times.

8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 6 times.

8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at 8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington.

ABV	3.8%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

8 Sail - Fenman TasteMatch Prediction

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8 Sail - Fenman

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4.1%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once.

8 Sail - Fenman Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once.

8 Sail - Fenman

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at 8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington.

ABV	4.1%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

8 Sail - Windmill Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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8 Sail - Windmill Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 3.8%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times.

8 Sail - Windmill Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 8 times.

8 Sail - Windmill Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at 8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington.

ABV	3.8%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

8 Sail - King John's Jewels TasteMatch Prediction

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8 Sail - King John's Jewels

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4.5%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once.

8 Sail - King John's Jewels Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.

8 Sail - King John's Jewels

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at 8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington.

ABV	4.5%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

8 Sail - Froglet TasteMatch Prediction

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8 Sail - Froglet

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump

ABV: 4.2%

Vegan: No

Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times.

8 Sail - Froglet Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 8 times.

8 Sail - Froglet

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at 8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington.

ABV	4.2%
Dispense	Handpump
Style	Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan	No
Gluten Free	No

Changing

8 Sail Beers

Changing beers typically include: 8 Sail - Damson Porter , 8 Sail - Fen Slodger , 8 Sail - Victorian Porter

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