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2018. (Pub, Sign, Key). Published on 12-03-2019
Image: 2018. (Pub, Sign, Key). Published on 12-03-2019
March 2018. (Pub, Key). Published on 03-05-2018
Image: March 2018. (Pub, Key). Published on 03-05-2018
Pestle & Mortar interior + Sue the owner in 2016. (Bar, Publican, Key). Published on 17-02-2017
Image: Pestle & Mortar interior + Sue the owner in 2016. (Bar, Publican, Key). Published on 17-02-2017
Cider PotY and PotY 2019. (Publican, Award). Published on 03-05-2019
Image: Cider PotY and PotY 2019. (Publican, Award). Published on 03-05-2019
Published on 03-05-2018
Image: Published on 03-05-2018
(Bar, Publican). Published on 03-05-2018
Image: (Bar, Publican). Published on 03-05-2018
Presentation of East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2016. (Publican, Award). Published on 17-02-2017
Image: Presentation of East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2016. (Publican, Award). Published on 17-02-2017

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
20/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HIN/16819
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 26 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago

Castle Rock - Elsie Mo
Castle Rock - Elsie Mo

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Milestone - Lion Heart
Milestone - Lion Heart

Old Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Castle Rock - Elsie Mo
Castle Rock - Elsie Mo

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Nethergate - Stour Valley Gold
Nethergate - Stour Valley Gold

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Broadtown - Daisy Belle
Broadtown - Daisy Belle

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Purple Moose - Hiraeth
Purple Moose - Hiraeth

Red Ale

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago

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
Real Ale Real 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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