Live Music — Pubs in Hinckley

Re-opened May 2014 after nearly 5 years of closure. As the George Inn/Hotel it was originally a coaching inn in existence before 1671. In 1959 it was completely demolished and a new building erected on the site which was subsequently renamed The Bounty. It has now been completely refurbished using HMS Bounty, famous for its mutiny of 1789, as its theme. The bar is styled to represent the stern of the Bounty and benefits from dark oak panelling and re-covered seating. 1 or sometimes 2 ciders.

Elbow Room Ale & Cider House

26 Station Road, Hinckley LE10 1AW

Real Cider Available

Please check facebook page for current opening times. Run by the Arnold family, this friendly one roomed bar, decorated in an industrial style, offers a warm welcome and great atmosphere. The 6 real ales/ciders, sourced from across the UK, are gravity served directly from the cellar behind sliding glass doors, along with up to 8 changing craft beers. Also provided are high quality wines, 40+ specialty gins, whiskies, vodkas, world craft beers and lagers in bottles and cans plus a range of soft drinks. Super Chadwick’s pork pies, and homemade sausage rolls and Scotch eggs complement the drinks. There is no TV, jukebox or gaming machines as conversation is king. Dogs and children are welcome (children until 8pm). No garden but tables & chairs are available on the pavement outside front of pub, under an awning. Local branch Pub of Distinction 2017, Pub of the Year 2018.

Tarro Lounge

Unit 5, The Crescent, Hinckley LE10 0QQ

Lunchtime Meals

Evening Meals

New informal, food led café and bar open all-day everyday with a relaxed comfortable environment. Opened February 2016 as part of the Crescent development. 2 draught beers (not real ale) - Bath Ales Dark Side and Cruiser Atlantic Pale Ale 3 Bottled ciders - Cornish Orchards Blush, and made for loungers by Westons: Haze and Gold.

Hinckley Rugby Football Club

Leicester Road, Hinckley LE10 3DR

Disabled Access

Hinckley RFC has a welcoming, comfortable and fully licensed bar that is open to all. Senior matches are played on Saturday afternoon and Mini/Junior and Girls fixtures/training on Sundays from 9.30am. The new clubhouse has 2 rooms which are available for functions and can be joined together if needed to accommodate 500 people. The main room holds up to 100 people and the second up to 250 people. 10p per pint discount with camra card.

Bond Street Distillery

127 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley LE10 1RT

Parking

Live Music

Close to Railway Station

Hinckley’s first Gin Distillery. A gin distillery and bar in a renovated old hosiery factory in Hinckley, opened in December 2019 The Bond Street Social has a relaxed atmosphere, intimate with a touch of class, the ‘Crow’s Nest’ bar on the top floor offers sofas and booths, where you’ll find comfort with class. Gin menu, classic cocktail menu and self-service wine machines combined with table service. Music nights on a Thursday and all ticket special function nights. Please see our event pages for details. Booking a table is recommended - call 01455 459181 or use the table reservation system.

White Bear

Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0JT

One roomed pub on the edge of the town centre, near Lidl supermarket. Bought by Steamin' Billy from Marston's and refurbished in June 2016 with wooden floors and new seating inside. Outside there is a large beer garden with plenty of seating, a fire pit, outside bar and two covered 'bear pit' areas. Traditional pub food is from the 'Burgers and Brews' menu. Hosts live events including monthly quiz, open mic night and Beer and Burger festival.

Tin Hat

45 Trent Road, Hinckley LE10 0YA

Cask Marque Accredited

Modern Estate pub with 2 bars - Bar and lounge for food. Dogs allowed in the bar only. Sports TV in bar only. Children welcome in the lounge for dining. 2 beers - Banks Amber + guest from Marston's list. 1 cider. Following a change of landlords in February 2019, the Tin Hat is now a sister pub to the Royal Redgate on the A5.

Greyhound

9 New Buildings, Hinckley LE10 1HN

Cask Marque Accredited

Lunchtime Meals

A traditional three roomed town centre wet house, a pub since at least 1815 Listed by CAMRA as an interior of some regional historic interest, see http://www.heritagepubs.org.uk/pubs/pubguide.asp Re-opened October 2013 under the management of Louise Lavender, who is also the Landlady of the New Plough Inn round the corner. Purchased from Marston's by Louise in August 2014 and now a Free House. Front bars refurbished Spring 2017 - new seating, lights, carpets. 2 regular beers Marston's Pedigree and Saddle Tank. 1-2 guests - often Elliswood. Function room and meeting rooms available. Dining room/function room refurbished Spring 2020. Please book for Sunday Carvery. Jazz Club - 3rd Wednesday of the month. A blue plaque is outside commemorating William Butler (of M&B)

Union

14-20 Stockwell Head, Hinckley LE10 1RE

Large town centre pub, originally many rooms, now several divided areas. Popular at weekends. A pub from at least 1835, it was largely rebuilt by Marston's in 1989-90 New landlord Spring 2017.

Ashby Road Sports Club

Hangmans Lane, Hinckley LE10 3DA

Members are very welcome, as are accompanied non-CAMRA members on payment of a £1 signing-in fee. New Steward January 2019 The large bar has a pool table, dartboard and dominoes available. Refurbished January 2020. There is also weekly entertainment on a Friday night within the bar area and Bingo is played every Saturday from 9pm. The club also has a large function room which is available for hire and sits on six acres of land where our football and cricket teams play. Cask Marque beers include Doom Bar all week and at least one guest beer available. Easily accessible, the club has a large car park and is on three bus routes.

Weavers Arms

Derby Road, Hinckley LE10 1QE

Cask Marque Accredited

Refurbished in the 1930s with a black-and-white, half-timbered façade, the Weavers is a busy, popular pub within easy walking distance of the town center. It has been serving real ales since 1874 and offers a good selection of at least 5 and 3 real ciders all on handpumps. There are tables at the front and a patio, beer garden with children's play area to the rear - refurbished Spring 2020. TV sports are available and the pub is home to several darts, dominoes and football teams. There is a regular monthly quiz and occasional live music. Branch Pub of the Month Feb 2011 Free of Tie from early 2018.

Wharf

318 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NQ

Traditional Pub Games

Pub with mock Tudor exterior retaining a close to original floor plan and many original fittings, oak panelled, real fires, warm and comfortable. A traditional drinking pub with 4 rooms and centre bar. Outside seating to front and rear. Virtually level with very small step from side entrance. 3 beers - Pedigree, Out the Cut (brewed by Marston's) and 1 or 2 guests, often Saddletank. August Pig & Apple festival (cider). Golf Society, dominoes and crib teams

Holywell Inn

56a London Road, Hinckley LE10 1HL

Real Fire

New landlords June 2021. Opened 1835, although the present building dates from 1927.The original Holy Well is under the pub. It originally had several small rooms but was opened up into one large room by Marston's. Permanent marquee for functions. A family friendly pub serving food. events listed on Facebook page. Tuesday Quiz night

Railway Inn

Station Road, Hinckley LE10 1AP

Real Cider Available

Change of landlord October 2021 Bought by Steamin' Billy from Marston's in early 2013. More rooms have been added to the public area and the whole pub has been refurbished inside and out. Customers can benefit from discounts through the Steamin' Billy Loyalty Card. All Steamin' Billy beers are contract brewed at Shipstones, Nottingham. 2015 Local Branch Joint Pub of the Year. Quiz on Sunday.

Ashby Tavern

62 Ashby Road, Hinckley LE10 1SL

Formerly called The Mineral Baths. Very much a locals/regulars pub - friendly atmosphere. Large amount of space. Pool and soccer teams. Large TV screens. Food served lunchtimes and evenings. large beer garden darts and pool available Refurbished September 2015.

Revival

Regent Street, Hinckley LE10 0AZ