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Snug, Messingham

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Cask Ale
Opens Thu at 5:00pm
Operator: Independent
46 High Street, Messingham, DN17 3NT (View on Google Map)
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The former Pooley's bar was reopened under new management as The Snug in April 2026 after a two year period of closure. It is an attractive pub, sympathetically refurbished and is now open three days a week. Popular with local drinkers and visitors alike. Has three rooms heated by log burning stoves in the colder months. The bar area stocks three changing real ales, keg beers quality wines and spirits. Family and dog friendly. The Stagecoach Scunthorpe to Kirton/Lincoln bus routes pass through the village.

Information for this venue is provided by the Scunthorpe & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pooley's
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
11/05/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SCU/057
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
Closed
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 22 hours ago at Snug, Messingham.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Batemans - XXXB TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - XXXB
Batemans - XXXB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted once
Batemans - XXXB
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Batemans - XXXB

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 22 hours ago at Snug, Messingham.

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

Theakston - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Theakston - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Best Bitter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 22 hours ago at Snug, Messingham.

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

Batemans - Combined Harvest TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - Combined Harvest
Batemans - Combined Harvest • 4.4% Spotted once
Batemans - Combined Harvest
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Batemans - Combined Harvest

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 22 hours ago at Snug, Messingham.

ABV 4.4%
Style
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Batemans (varies) , Oakham (varies)

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (10m)
100, 103

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