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Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley

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Operator: Independent
81 Castle Street, Hinckley, LE10 1DA (View on Google Map)
07715 106876
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One roomed micropub opened August 2015 in a former chemists shop.

Regular beer Draught Bass and up to 8 guests ales, between 15 and 22 ciders.

Selection of bottled beers.

Purity's 'Lawless' craft lager beer and Veltins German Pilsner.

Cobs and porkpies available.

Local Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2025 and previous 8 yrs

East Midlands Cider Pub of The Year 2016.

Branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020 and 2021, runner up 2025

Historic Interest

Previously Halsteads the Chemist

Information for this venue is provided by the Hinckley and Bosworth Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HIN/16819
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 76 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 76 times recently. Last spotted 23 hours ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 16 times
Theakston - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Best Bitter

Spotted 16 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

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

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 38 times
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Spotted 38 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

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

Phipps NBC - Red Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Phipps NBC - Red Star
Phipps NBC - Red Star Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 9 times
Phipps NBC - Red Star
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Phipps NBC - Red Star

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

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

Canterbury Ales - The Wife of Bath's Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Canterbury Ales - The Wife of Bath's Ale
Canterbury Ales - The Wife of Bath's Ale Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 8 times
Canterbury Ales - The Wife of Bath's Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Canterbury Ales - The Wife of Bath's Ale

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead TasteMatch Prediction

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Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 4 times
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead
Isle of Purbeck - Full Steam Ahead

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

AJ’s - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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AJ’s - Gold
AJ’s - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
AJ’s - Gold
AJ’s - Gold

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

AJ’s - Stuck on Blondes TasteMatch Prediction

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AJ’s - Stuck on Blondes
AJ’s - Stuck on Blondes Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 4 times
AJ’s - Stuck on Blondes
AJ’s - Stuck on Blondes

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome during the day
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
15 to 22 ciders
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
cider festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Hinckley Bus: 8 (Hinckley - Lutterworth)
Closest station (1000m)
Hinckley (Leics)

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