About Us

Mal and Diane Gray are now into their 10th year running the Butcher and Beast but have been working with Batemans’ Brewery in Wainfleet for over 18 years. This is their 3rd pub with the same brewery and are now the longest serving couple with Batemans. Mal says when they were looking at other breweries to work with they liked the ethos of Batemans where, “we never felt we were just another number, in fact felt very much a part of the Batemans’ family.”

Mal runs the front of house and is very passionate about the beer and keeps it in an excellent condition, you can always find him behind the bar (unless he’s doing some jobs for Diane!). Always good for a chat about beer or to pass the time away. We stock a wide and diverse selection of spirts, so if you’re not sure of what you fancy then just talk to Mal or one of the team who will be more than happy to help you choose.

The Butcher and Beast has now been in the Camera Good Beer Guide since 2010 and the Good Pub Guide since 2012. Diane runs the kitchen and with the help of her team produce some good honest meals. We like to try and cater for most people and we are known for our steaks (being called the Butcher and Beast and all). We also like to source all our ingredients locally wherever possible.