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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
14/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Blue Monkey
Pub ID
NEK/39
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Blue Monkey - BG Sips
Blue Monkey - BG Sips Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 42 times
Blue Monkey - BG Sips
Blue Monkey - BG Sips

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 42 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Session Stout • 4.9% Spotted 7 times
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla

Session Stout

Dispense: Handpump
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 • 4.6% Spotted 17 times
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
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 • 5.6% Spotted 17 times
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1

British IPA

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 17 times
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 24 times
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 24 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Source: Regional

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

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