Editor’s picks Upcoming Events April 2016 THE BEST OF BRITISH: ST. GEORGE’S DAY & SHAKESPEARE DAY SAT, 23 APRIL Celebrating the best of British isn’t a hard feat when St. George’s Day and Shakespeare Day fall in the same 24 hours. We’ve got loads going on in our pubs, as well as our special brew Shakespeare 400. Visit www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/event/ the-best-of-british
AN EVENING WITH THE WEMBLEY WINNERS THU, 28 APRIL @19:30, POPPY & PINT Brought to you by Football in the Community in association with Trap6 Events, this night celebrates 25 years since back-to-back promotions. Tickets are just £10 available from gigantic.com
May 2016 OPENING THE GARDEN PARTY SUN, 01 MAY @14:00, THE GOLDEN EAGLE There’s a BBQ, jugs of Pimms and pitchers of ale, bottled beer available from the terrace, and live music. Entry is free.
MAY DAY BBQ MON, 02 MAY 2016 @12:00-19:00, THE WILLOWBROOK Celebrate the start of summer (and a day off) at the Willowbrook, with a flamin’ BBQ and offers on bottled beers.
STRATFORD HAVEN TURNS 17! WED, 18 MAY @17:00, STRATFORD HAVEN The Strat is turning 17 this May! Our celebrations fall on a Wednesday, our Steak night! Pre-book for our 2 for 1 offer, and enjoy live music from 6pm.
POPPY & PINT TURNS 5! FRI, 20 MAY 2016, Poppy & Pint 5 years of the Poppy! We’re celebrating with live music, a charity raffle and supper specials from head chef Vanessa. Enjoy a one off birthday beer at just £2 a pint, and 50p off all other real ales!
AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK MON, 16 MAY - SUN, 22 MAY The Canalhouse will have a special menu, USA burgers and 10% discounts on USA craft beers. The Embankment serves up 2 half pints of American craft and 2 American tapas dishes for £10. Over in Lincoln the Golden Eagle will be showcasing a selection of beers, and serving American
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style dogs and burgers in the evenings. Meal deals, discounts, and special American dishes will be available at the Lincolnshire Poacher, the Poppy & Pint, the Swan in the Rushes, the Willowbrook and the Vat & Fiddle.
80s BANK HOLIDAY FRI, 27 MAY @21:00, THE WILLOWBROOK Remember the 80s? Kick start the bank holiday with a trip down memory lane, puffball skirts, stonewashed denim and mullets a must! If you’re dressed in your 80s best, we’ll give you a free drink! (t&cs apply)
POACHER GARDEN PARTY Sun, 29 May, @18:00, LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER An oasis in the city! Join us in the Poacher’s walled beer garden for an evening of live music, with an outside bar for the thirsty and a BBQ for the peckish. (Weather permitting!)
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY GARDEN PARTY Sun, 29 May 2016, @14:00, GOLDEN EAGLE A family friendly party to make the most out of the bank holiday! With a BBQ on the terrace, music, and a bouncy castle to keep the kids entertained.
MILD IN MAY 2016 SUN, 01 MAY 2016 - TUE, 31 MAY 2016 An excellent one for real ale drinkers who get to explore and enjoy the world’s oldest beer style, the traditional mild. As always, Castle Rock pubs will be supporting CAMRA’s campaign to protect this style of beer.
June 2016 WORLD GIN DAY SAT, 11 JUNE It’s World Gin Day! One of our favourite chilled beverages is being celebrated across the globe and of course in Castle Rock pubs. Whether you’re a slimliner, a juicer, ice and a slice, or neat for full-flavoured juniper berries, there’s a way to celebrate World Gin Day this year… visit www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/event/ world-gin-day to find all the info!
CANARY GIRLS WED, 15 JUNE @19:30, POPPY & PINT Heroes come in all shapes and sizes! It’s summer 1914 and war breaks. Funny, heartfelt and tender, Mikron presents a tale of two sisters whose dreams are pulling them in opposite directions. Visit mikron.org to book your tickets.
BEER DAY BRITAIN WED, 15 JUNE 2016 2015 saw the first national beer day, created by beer sommelier and author Jane Peyton. We had a splendid day celebrating our favourite drink, and intend to do the same for 2016. Visit the Castle Rock website to stay in the loop and join us! Cheers!
FATHER’S DAY SUN, 19 JUNE 2016 It’s Dad’s day! We’re celebrating across our pubs, find out more on our website!
BIRTHDAY BEER FESTIVAL WED, 22 JUNE - SUN, 26 JUNE, GOLDEN EAGLE It’s the Golden Eagle’s birthday! With up to thirty real ales and ciders, a BBQ, live music on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th, and charity fundraising for Help for Heroes on Saturday 25th.
Regulars MONDAYS Bread & Bitter: Curry & Quiz Night. Curry, rice, naan and a drink for just £8.95, from 5pm. NEW: Horse & Plough: Burger and Beer Night, £9.90 from 5pm Kean’s Head: Homemade Pie & Pint Night. £10.95 from 5pm Stratford Haven: Curry & Pie Night, £7.95 from 5pm Willowbrook: Pie & Pint Night, £10 from 5pm. TUESDAYS Poppy & Pint: Curry & Quiz Night, £7.95 from 5pm (Quiz £1 from 9pm) Stratford Haven: Pie & Pint Night, £9.95 from 5pm NEW: Vat & Fiddle: Curry & Pint Tuesdays, £7.95 from 12noon-8pm Willowbrook: Quiz Night from 9pm, free.
THE POACHER TURNS 27!
WEDNESDAYS: NEW: Embankment: Pizza Night, 2 pizzas and a bottle of house wine, £24.95 from 5pm. (Live acoustic music from 7pm) NEW: Stratford Haven: Steak & Blues Night, a new menu each week (with veggies catered for) and live Blues. From 5pm.
SUN, 12 JUNE @17:00, LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER There’s little we like more than the opportunity to celebrate. Join the team at the Poacher for a fun night of live music, party food, drinks offers and cake! Hip hip hooray!
THURSDAYS Swan in the Rushes: Charnwood Brewery Tap Takeover on the last Thursday of the month, and Funhouse Comedy on the first Thursday of the month Willowbrook: Curry & Pint Night, £10 from 5pm.
www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/event