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Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
81 Castle Street, Hinckley, LE10 1DA (View on Google Map)
07715 106876
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One roomed micropub opened August 2015 in a former chemists shop.

Regular beer Draught Bass and up to 8 guests ales, between 15 and 22 ciders.

Selection of bottled beers.

Purity's 'Lawless' craft lager beer and Veltins German Pilsner.

Cobs and porkpies available.

Local Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2025 and previous 8 yrs

East Midlands Cider Pub of The Year 2016.

Branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020 and 2021, runner up 2025

Historic Interest

Previously Halsteads the Chemist

Information for this venue is provided by the Hinckley and Bosworth Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HIN/16819
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 67 times.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 67 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 28 times.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Spotted 28 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grainstore - Daniel Lambert TasteMatch Prediction

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Grainstore - Daniel Lambert
Grainstore - Daniel Lambert Session Stout • 4.3% Spotted 4 times.
Grainstore - Daniel Lambert
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Grainstore - Daniel Lambert

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

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

Abbeydale - Ruby Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Abbeydale - Ruby Mild
Abbeydale - Ruby Mild Strong Mild • 4.8% Spotted twice.
Abbeydale - Ruby Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Abbeydale - Ruby Mild

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 4.8%
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Hobsons - Town Crier TasteMatch Prediction

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Hobsons - Town Crier
Hobsons - Town Crier Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.
Hobsons - Town Crier
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hobsons - Town Crier

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome during the day
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
15 to 22 ciders
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
cider festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Hinckley Bus: 8 (Hinckley - Lutterworth)
Closest station (1000m)
Hinckley (Leics)

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