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Pestle & Mortar, Hinckley

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
81 Castle Street, Hinckley, LE10 1DA (View on Google Map)
07715 106876
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One roomed micropub opened August 2015 in a former chemists shop.

Regular beer Draught Bass and up to 8 guests ales, between 15 and 22 ciders.

Selection of bottled beers.

Purity's 'Lawless' craft lager beer and Veltins German Pilsner.

Cobs and porkpies available.

Local Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2025 and previous 8 yrs

East Midlands Cider Pub of The Year 2016.

Branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020 and 2021, runner up 2025

Historic Interest

Previously Halsteads the Chemist

Information for this venue is provided by the Hinckley and Bosworth Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth District (B)
Last updated
20/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/04/2021
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HIN/16819
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 31 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 31 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 10 times
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Marston's - 61 Deep
Marston's - 61 Deep Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted once
Marston's - 61 Deep
Marston's - 61 Deep

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Ossett - Jet
Ossett - Jet Session Stout • 4% Spotted 5 times
Ossett - Jet
Ossett - Jet

Session Stout

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Source: National

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome during the day
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
15 to 22 ciders
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
cider festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Hinckley Bus: 8 (Hinckley - Lutterworth)
Closest station (1000m)
Hinckley (Leics)

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