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Wig & Pen, Northampton

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19 St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JA (View on Google Map)
(01604) 622178
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Three hundred year old town centre pub, although the long L-shaped bar was only added 150 years ago. This oak-beamed bar offers four frequently changing guest beers and locally brewed beers. Live bands perform every Sunday. Good home-cooked food features local ingredients. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2012. CAMRA members receive a 10% discount on beer.

Information for this venue is provided by the Northamptonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Black Lion
Local Authority
Northampton District (B)
Last updated
25/04/2024
Last surveyed
03/08/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
McManus Pub Company
Pub ID
NTH/234
Asset of Community Value
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4%
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Phipps NBC - Midsummer Meadow
Phipps NBC - Midsummer Meadow Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted once
Phipps NBC - Midsummer Meadow
Phipps NBC - Midsummer Meadow

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Elgood's (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Rugby only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Every Sunday
Garden Garden
Rear covered patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
DJs Friday & Saturday, Sunday 4pm
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Phipps NBC
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
(All bus routes using Bus Station)
Nearby Station (900m)
Northampton

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