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Organ Grinder, Newark

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21 Portland Street, Newark, NG24 4XF (View on Google Map)
(01636) 671768
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Opened as the Organ Grinder in 2014, this no-nonsense beer-drinking pub offers six or seven real ales from Blue Monkey and often a couple of guests. Real cider and a range of bottled beers are also stocked along with an extensive range of spirits. Bar snacks are served to accompany the ales. Hosts a popular quiz every other Wednesday. The Monkey Room has a dartboard and a large TV screen. Books, games and a piano are available for customer use. A covered smoking area is to the rear. Town Pub of the Year 2022 and Cider Pub of the Year 2023,2024 & 2025.

Information for this venue is provided by the Newark Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Horse & Gears
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood District
Last updated
14/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Blue Monkey
Pub ID
NEK/39
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 5 regular beers.

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Blue Monkey - BG Sips TasteMatch Prediction

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Blue Monkey - BG Sips
Blue Monkey - BG Sips Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 53 times.
Blue Monkey - BG Sips
Blue Monkey - BG Sips

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 53 times. at Organ Grinder, Newark.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blue Monkey - Guerrilla TasteMatch Prediction

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Blue Monkey - Guerrilla
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla Session Stout • 4.9% Spotted 10 times.
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla
Blue Monkey - Guerrilla

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Organ Grinder, Newark.

ABV 4.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.6% Spotted 21 times.
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA
Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times. at Organ Grinder, Newark.

ABV 4.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1 TasteMatch Prediction

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Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1 British IPA • 5.6% Spotted 18 times.
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1
Blue Monkey - Infinity Plus 1

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 18 times. at Organ Grinder, Newark.

ABV 5.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style British IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 29 times.
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter
Blue Monkey - Primate Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 29 times. at Organ Grinder, Newark.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Ploughmans, Pork pies and cheese boards available
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Ploughmans, Pork pies and cheese boards available
Live Music Live Music
Occasional local artists and open-mic night
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Regular quiz nights
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
8 Ciders often available
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Usually part of the Newark Beermuda Festival in January
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Stagecoach: 3, 3a; Marshalls: 90, 91
Nearby Station (650m)
Newark Castle

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