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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-06-2014
Image: (Pub, External, Key). Published on 14-06-2014

Organ Grinder, Newark

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21 Portland Street, Newark, NG24 4XF (View on Google Map)
(01636) 671768
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Opened as the Organ Grinder in 2014, this no-nonsense beer-drinking pub offers six or seven real ales from Blue Monkey and often a couple of guests. Real cider and a range of bottled beers are also stocked along with an extensive range of spirits. Bar snacks are served to accompany the ales. Hosts a popular quiz every other Wednesday. The Monkey Room has a dartboard and a large TV screen. Books, games and a piano are available for customer use. A covered smoking area is to the rear. Town Pub of the Year 2022 and Cider Pub of the Year 2023,2024 & 2025.

Information for this venue is provided by the Newark Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Horse & Gears
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood District
Last updated
20/01/2025
Last surveyed
20/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Blue Monkey
Pub ID
NEK/39
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Blue Monkey - Ape Ale
Blue Monkey - Ape Ale

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 5.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Blue Monkey - BG Sips
Blue Monkey - BG Sips

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 30 times

Blue Monkey - Guerrilla
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla

Session Stout

ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 7 times

Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 17 times

Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1

British IPA

ABV: 5.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 13 times

Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 16 times

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional local artists and open-mic night
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Regular quiz nights
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Ploughmans, Pork pies and cheese boards available
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
8 Ciders often available
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Usually part of the Newark Beermuda Festival in January
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Stagecoach: 3, 3a; Marshalls: 90, 91
Nearby Station (650m)
Newark Castle

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