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Prince Rupert, Newark

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46 Stodman Street, Newark, NG24 1AW (View on Google Map)
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

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, five 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
15/09/2025
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. Flair and imagination have 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.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 7 times.
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Prince Rupert, Newark.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Milestone - Black Pearl TasteMatch Prediction

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Milestone - Black Pearl
Milestone - Black Pearl Session Stout • 4.3% Spotted once.
Milestone - Black Pearl
Milestone - Black Pearl

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Prince Rupert, Newark.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Elephant School - Aussie Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Elephant School - Aussie Blonde
Elephant School - Aussie Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Elephant School - Aussie Blonde
Elephant School - Aussie Blonde

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Prince Rupert, Newark.

ABV 4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

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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
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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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