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New Baron Hinckley (also known as Crafty Baron), Hinckley

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Opens at 9:00am
Operator: Independent
5-7 Regent Street, Hinckley, LE10 0QA (View on Google Map)
(01455) 890169
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Opened October 2019 by Crafty Pub Group (Elmesthorpe Brewery Co), in the former Wetherspoons premises. Please note CAMRA vouchers are NOT accepted in this pub.

A large modern pub, open-plan but split in to three levels, the bar is at street level. The middle level has comfortable seating and some dining tables. The top level is at the back of the building, it provides the main dining area and has period timbers in the walls.

Dogs welcome in the front bar area.

Beers usually include 2 from Elmesthorpe Brewery and several guests. Also available is 'Brewery Conditioned' Hobgoblin IPA.

Disabled access: level from street to the front bar, disabled toilet, stair lift to middle section.

The name of this pub recalls the office created by William the Conqueror. The Baron of Hinckley was also Lord High Steward of England.

Information for this venue is provided by the Hinckley and Bosworth Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Crafty Baron of Hinckley; Baron of Hinckley
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth District (B)
Last updated
14/08/2025
Last surveyed
04/01/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Crafty Pub Group (Elmesthorpe Brewery Co)
Pub ID
HIN/8641
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Elmesthorpe - Barons Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Elmesthorpe - Barons Best Bitter
Elmesthorpe - Barons Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 10 times.
Elmesthorpe - Barons Best Bitter
Elmesthorpe - Barons Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at New Baron Hinckley (also known as Crafty Baron), Hinckley.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Elmesthorpe - Hansom Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Elmesthorpe - Hansom Ale
Elmesthorpe - Hansom Ale Premium Golden Ale • 4.4%
Elmesthorpe - Hansom Ale
Elmesthorpe - Hansom Ale

This beer is served regularly at New Baron Hinckley (also known as Crafty Baron), Hinckley.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sports
Garden Garden
Outside drinking area, also for smokers
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Including toilets
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
front bar only
Events Events
weekly Drag Queen Bingo nights on Thursday/DJ and Karaoke on Friday and DJ on Saturday
Games Games
pool
Smoking Smoking
at front
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Bus Station 150yds (many local services stop outside)
Nearby Station (700m)
Hinckley (Leics)

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