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Ale Taster, St Neots

Operator: Independent
25 Russell Street, St Neots, PE19 1BA (View on Google Map)
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A traditional, small back-street pub which reopened on the 24th February. It is operated in the style of a micro pub. Renamed by the enthusiastic new owners, was previously the Hog & Partridge. It features up to six changing beers, which are served from stillage behind the bar. Also available are upto nine real ciders and a perry. The owners source beer and cider from local producers as much as possible.

Three large fridges display a wide selection of bottled beers from around the world.

The pub encourages conversation, with quiet background music and no electronic machines. Traditional bar games can be played here. The owners are happy to chat about their beers.

Sunday closing time may vary depending on business.

Directions - from St Neots High Street take New Road and Russell Street is on the right, around 5 minutes walk. If arriving by car use Tebbutts Road car park, the pub being accessed by using the passageway at the rear of the car park.

Awards

  • Huntingdonshire CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2022
  • Huntingdonshire CAMRA Urban Pub of the Year 2022 & 2019 & 2018
  • Huntingdonshire CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2019 & 2018
  • Huntingdonshire CAMRA Most Improved Urban Pub of the Year 2017

Historic Interest

The Lord John Russell was a Paines Brewery tied pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Huntingdonshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hog & Partridge; Lord John Russell
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire District
Last updated
10/08/2024
Last surveyed
12/01/2022
Pub ID
STN/189
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Covered outdoor drinking area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Accompanied children permitted until 7pm
Parking Parking
Tebbutts Road car park is nearby
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Bar skittles
Smoking Smoking
Covered outdoor drinking area
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Mainly Cambridge Cider Co.
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 905
Closest station (1400m)
St Neots
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