The Needle & Pin

22/06/2026

It's our occasional Poetry and Prose night tomorrow.

We know it will be hot, but the pub will be lovely and cool with the aircon on.

Our4 next evening of Poetry and Prose is on Tuesday 23rd June at 7pm.

We will have readings from local writers Ambrose Musywiwa and Abida Akram, as well as our open mic session as well.

Copies of our poetry and anthology will be available to buy on the night as well.

22/06/2026

22nd June, quite a momentous day!
Look what happened 😍

20/06/2026

Just a reminder for anyone interested in our vacancy later in the summer, closing date for applications is approaching.

We.have a busy week ahead, so won't be reviewing the applications received so far until next weekend, so will accept any applications for another week. Details in our original post.

19/06/2026

Coming soon, probably tonight.

Twisted Barrel White Witch Gluten Free Lager, 4.4%.

If its too hot for you, the aircon is on, and we had it serviced this morning, so it will be nice and cool.

18/06/2026

A lovely new fresh batch of Cheese and Onion and Cheese and Tomato cobs today. Both soft and crusty cobs from Birds.

When they are gone they are gone.

Lovely fresh batch of Cheese and Onion and Cheese and Tomato Cobs today.

Crusty and soft cobs.

When they're gone, they're gone!

18/06/2026

These are our favourite Vault City releases so far this year!

We only have 6 of each, in the fridge today.

£14.50 for the pair. Comment below or message us to reserve a set, When they are gone, they are gone. Also a restock of Iron Brew today

Peach and Apricot Pastel de Nata 4.8%

Imperial Peach and Apricot Pastel de Nata 8.0%

Both beers are inspired by the iconic Portuguese custard tart, this decadent pastry sour layers creamy vanilla with caramelised sugar and a delicate touch of cinnamon. A juicy peach & apricot twist adds a fresh fruitiness to round out each sip. Brewed in collaboration with our Portuguese importer Beer Freaks and Lisbon legends Dois Corvos, this sour beer is sweet, spiced, and packed with flavour.

18/06/2026

Three fabulous casks of lovely cask ale on now or very soon!

Marble Pint 3.9%
A beautiful session pale that has set the standard for a long time now.

Thornbridge Present 3.8%
A wonderful coffee mild, our 96th mild of recent years. Rich fresh coffee!

Cotswold Lion Top Notch 4%
One of our favourite bitters.

17/06/2026

Cheese Club Update
Please note that the Italian beers are arriving later than anticipated, so we are switching the June and July Cheese club Schedule.
So, June 25th will now be Free Cheese, and July 23rd will be the pre order Italian platter to match the Italian beers 🙂

17/06/2026

Book Club
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The July meeting of The Loughborough Book Club will now take place a week later than usual, Wednesday July 8th, and not a week earlier as previously advertised, due to a diary clash.

17/06/2026

More than half of these have gone.

You know it makes sense to be drinking one of these at 9pm tonight while you're watching the England game at home?

Get them while you can, we open at 5pm and as always, its 6 for 5 on take outs.

Coming soon to a bar near you, and your living room!

The Hope That Kills. From the geniuses at Pentrich.

Available from next week. Stock limited.

Who wants some? Comment below or message and let us know how many you want reserving.