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Prince Rupert, Newark


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Located between Newark Castle and the Market Square. This Grade II listed building dates back to c.1452 and was licensed shortly after. It was restored by the Thurlby group, now Knead pubs in 2010 to magnificent effect. It comprises of several rooms and snugs on two levels, where the beamed, vaulted ceiling of the original Wealden House can be seen. Voted 2011 CAMRA Newark Pub of the Year, four handpumps, with an ever-changing range of ales. A selection of traditional pub food is served including a Sunday roast. Private rooms are available for functions and meetings. Acquired by the RedCat Pub Company in August 2021.

Historic Interest

Reopened March 17th 2010 after being closed for four years and renamed the Prince Rupert. A magnificent resoration by the Mike Thurlby team, this surviving example of a Wealdon House dates back to around 1452.

Information for this venue is provided by the Newark Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Woolpack
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood District
Last updated
05/01/2024
Last surveyed
16/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
RedCat Pub Company
Pub ID
NEK/91
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

This Grade II-listed half-timbered building dates to 1400s and was licensed soon after being built. Lots of flair and imagination has gone into this magnificent restoration by Knead Pubs. It has several rooms and snugs on two levels, where the beamed, vaulted ceiling of the original house can be seen. Real ales and ciders, pub food and pizzas available.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Oakham (varies) , St Austell (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On lead in downstairs area only
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Participates in Newark Beermuda triangle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Stagecoach: 2, 28, 29; Marshalls: 37, 90, 91
Nearby Station (400m)
Newark Castle

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