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8 Sail Brewery Bar, Heckington

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Heckington Mill, Hale Road, Heckington, NG34 9JW (View on Google Map)
(01529) 469308
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Situated in part of the Heckington Windmill complex. A single room brewery bar featuring a restored Victorian bar, some church pew seating and Britannia style tables. A bank of handpulls offer changing 8 Sail Brewery beers and two German style 8 Sail brewed lagers are available. Ciders, bottled wine, bottled Belguim and German beers are usually available. Beer festivals are held, Easter, last weekend in July when Heckington Show is on, and in the autumn. Check the website for current hours as these vary depending on season, and for the full range of beers.

Historic Interest

Part of the 8 Sail windmill site

Information for this venue is provided by the Fenland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
North Kesteven District
Last updated
21/02/2025
Last surveyed
23/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
FEN/328
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 7:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 7:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 7:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 7:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 7:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch
8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch Session Pale Ale • 3.8%
8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch
8 Sail - Ploughman's Lunch

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
8 Sail - Fenman
8 Sail - Fenman Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
8 Sail - Fenman
8 Sail - Fenman

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
8 Sail - Windmill Bitter
8 Sail - Windmill Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
8 Sail - Windmill Bitter
8 Sail - Windmill Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
8 Sail - King John's Jewels
8 Sail - King John's Jewels Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
8 Sail - King John's Jewels
8 Sail - King John's Jewels

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
8 Sail - Froglet
8 Sail - Froglet Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 7 times
8 Sail - Froglet
8 Sail - Froglet

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Changing

8 Sail Beers

Changing beers typically include: 8 Sail - Damson Porter , 8 Sail - Fen Slodger , 8 Sail - Victorian Porter

Source: Local

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
occasional in the grounds
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
inc disabled toilet
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Easter, July, Aug B/h and September
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (100m)
Heckington

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