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The Flying Circus (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit |  | 1 |
| Dancing Duck - Nice Weather (was Nice Weather 4 Ducks) | | 1 |
| Oakham - Blue Skies IPA | | 1 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - The Bounder | | 1 |
| Lenton Lane - Pugwash Pale | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - Ashbourne Ale | | 1 |
| Falstaff - Edison | | 1 |
| Beer Monkey Brew - Uncle Monk's IPA | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Flying Circus | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - Raspberry Belter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strangers - Lone Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magpie - Wanderers | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ashover - Coffin Lane Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lenton Lane - Atlas Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lenton Lane - Richard II | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Sunshine | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Mad Ruby | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Quencher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Newark - Pure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
03 Oct 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Fairly busy for a mid afternoon town centre pub with friendly and welcoming curious locals interested in today's 'tour'.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | | Dry and fruity with a gentle bitterness, making it a great session beer. |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Strangers - Lone Goose | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Jun 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Quietgetting ready for a music gig.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Blue Skies IPA | 6.00 | | Nitrous, subtle flavours for a strong ale |
| Theakston - Quencher | 3.40 | Not Tried |
26 May 2021 (Jack William)
A wet Wednesday evening. Another ticked off my hit list. Good background music, not as much Python memorabilia as I expected. Good beer choice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing Duck - Nice Weather (was Nice Weather 4 Ducks) | 4.10 | | Top quality amber ale. |
| Leatherbritches - Ashbourne Ale | 4.00 | | Very smooth. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Mad Ruby | 4.40 | Not Tried |
09 Jul 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. With Led Zep playing over PA got the landlord to view the superb Filmfinders video for Trampled Under Foot on his mini screen.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenton Lane - Pugwash Pale | 4.50 | | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Lenton Lane - Atlas Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Lenton Lane - Richard II | 5.90 | Not Tried |
01 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Prices on the up here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | £4.10 pp |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ashover - Coffin Lane Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. A local band was jamming and learning its trade!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | Smooth and creamy |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Magpie - Wanderers | 3.90 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Quiet mid-week here and much talk of the gin and tonic ranges.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff - Edison | 4.00 | | |
| Beer Monkey Brew - Uncle Monk's IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Newark - Pure Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit after a journey on the new LNER.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbritches - Raspberry Belter | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Loud band playing but not one that made me want to dally. Another pub pushing keg fizz beers against real ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbritches - The Bounder | 3.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Fresh on just as I left |
| Newark - Pure Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Even with a roaring fire and a good group playing I still could not settle so the visit was brief.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Flying Circus | 4.50 | | Good condition but bland on taste |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | A Fuller's company beer |
| Brass Castle - Sunshine | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Session Mini-IPA (was 3.5%) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About The Flying Circus
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 24 |
| 21 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BE.
Formerly the Crown & Mitre in Castle Gate. Opened in its new incarnation on Monday 14th April 2014. Pub themes include Monty Python, early flight and circuses. The refurbishment has created quite a lot of space and the chance has been taken to add an internal balcony. There is an extensive outside paved area to the side of the pub. 6 handpumps on the bar counter for real ale and cider. Lined glasses in use here. Furnishings are an eclectic mix and decoration includes Monty Python's Flying Circus references and model planes hanging from the ceiling. Food offerings are in a pre-prepared charcuterie range. There is a large "gig" / function room on the 1st floor and a recently added "Barrel House" bar in the outside yard from which beers and ciders, served on gravity, may be ordered from the main bar too. Outside the pub advertises craft ales and currently has a number of "specialist" fizz fonts.
We have visited this pub 43 times, seen 118 different beers and tried 46 of them.
Postcode: NG24 1BE