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Operator: Independent
Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA (View on Google Map)
(01530) 413604
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This friendly local, dating back to the 19th century and a former Ind Coope pub, has been a privately-owned free house since 1985.

The busy main bar, with its beamed ceiling, is at the front of the pub, beyond which is a restaurant which features a popular carvery.

Pie night Wednesday. Live music some Friday evenings.

Multi-level beer garden at rear comprising patios (part covered) and lawn, with some comfy garden seating under cover, plus picnic tables elsewhere; barbeque facilities; enclosed children’s play area. A semi-permanent marquee houses a pool table and projector TV. Additional small patio, with picnic tables, at front.

Accommodation is in an adjacent "motel" under the same ownership, and breakfasts are available Tuesday-Saturday 7.30am-11am.

The Leatherbritches Brewery is situated in a corner of the same site and supplies house beers to the pub.

Historic Interest

Reportedly converted into a pub from 4 separate commercial premises in the 19th-century. Previously known as the Malt Shovel when an Ind Coope house, then Mother Hubbards (after mother of new owner) after being bought privately in 1985. Subsequently re-named the Annwell Inn in 2000 by a new lessee, then becoming the Tap House after being bought by the current owner in 2006.

Information for this venue is provided by the Burton-on-Trent & South Derbyshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Annwell Inn; Mother Hubbards; Malt Shovel
Local Authority
South Derbyshire District
Last updated
03/03/2024
Last surveyed
25/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BOT/1233
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm or later
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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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 once.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Tap House, Smisby.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted twice.
Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Tap House, Smisby.

ABV 5.6%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Usually Leatherbritches or Tap House house beers, latter being brewed on site by Leatherbritches.

Changing beers typically include: Leatherbritches , Tap House

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial only.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Not Monday. Sunday Carvery
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Monday.
Live Music Live Music
Some Friday evenings from 9pm.
Garden Garden
Enclosed, at rear.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome up to 9pm.
Parking Parking
Limited car parking at front, large car park to side/rear (main entrance further along Burton Road, ~110m towards Ashby).
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Main bar & Marquee only.
Accommodation Accommodation
Premises include an adjacent "motel".
Camping Camping
Ingles Hill Farm (600m)
Games Games
Cards, dominoes, pool, Shut-the-Box.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
On patio at rear (covered & heated).
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
From Seacider (Brighton).
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Spring and August Bank Holiday weekends.
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Diamond: 9
Ordnance Survey Reference
SK341182
Directions
On jct with Burton Road (~1km south-west of village).

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