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Kings Head, Horncastle

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16 Bull Ring, Horncastle, LN9 5HU (View on Google Map)
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A comfortable, cosy and friendly pub. Unusually for this locality the building has a thatched roof, hence its local name 'The Thatch'. Three beers from Batemans are generally available plus a guest. Reputedly the pub inspired an OO gauge Hornby model, an example of which is displayed behind the bar. Summertime sees the pub resplendent with hanging baskets and it has been the winner of Bateman's Floral Display competition. Try spotting the pub cat, Rufus. They serve pies and have various options including gluten free.

Information for this venue is provided by the Fenland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
East Lindsey District
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
22/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Batemans
Pub ID
FEN/141
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Batemans - XB TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - XB
Batemans - XB Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 6 times
Batemans - XB
Batemans - XB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times at Kings Head, Horncastle.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Batemans - XXXB TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - XXXB
Batemans - XXXB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 4 times
Batemans - XXXB
Batemans - XXXB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times at Kings Head, Horncastle.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Batemans - Gold (Also known as Yella Belly Gold) TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - Gold (Also known as Yella Belly Gold)
Batemans - Gold (Also known as Yella Belly Gold) Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted once
Batemans - Gold (Also known as Yella Belly Gold)
Batemans - Gold (Also known as Yella Belly Gold)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once at Kings Head, Horncastle.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
All Saturdays & every other Sunday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes

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