Lincolnshire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Lincolnshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
Smiths of Bourne, Bourne
Address: 25 North Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9AE [map]
Phone: 01778 426819
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The Tobie Norris, Stamford
Address: 12 St Pauls Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE [map]
Phone: 01780753800
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Nearest train station: Stamford (0.4 miles)
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This is a fantastic old pub, from around the 14th century I believe. Many of the original features have been retained following a sympathetic refurbishment. The good sized front bar had wood panelling on the walls, boards on the floor, leather arm chairs and a real fire, there are more traditional stone walled bars further back and more seating upstairs where you can see some of the original, and very old looking, rafters.
The main bar area seemed very busy with lot’s of people milling around, although the front bar was quieter. It’s certainly not cheap at £5.30 for a pint and a half, but I guess this is a classy pub in an upmarket area.
It’s owned by the small, local Ufford brewery so they had their White Hart on the bar, but surprisingly the other four beers were all from other breweries – Adnams Broadside and Champion Pale Ale plus Hopback Summer Lightning and something from the Nottingham brewery. There was also Aspall’s Suffolk cider.
Welcoming staff,relaxed surroundings,mature clientele,which is nice, and a outstanding guest beer policy,(especially the ones from the little brewery by the Thames). Nice one Mr Fry!
The main bar area seemed very busy with lot’s of people milling around, although the front bar was quieter. It’s certainly not cheap at £5.30 for a pint and a half, but I guess this is a classy pub in an upmarket area.
It’s owned by the small, local Ufford brewery so they had their White Hart on the bar, but surprisingly the other four beers were all from other breweries – Adnams Broadside and Champion Pale Ale plus Hopback Summer Lightning and something from the Nottingham brewery. There was also Aspall’s Suffolk cider.
18 Jan 2010 10:41
Having lived in Stamford for longer than I care to remember and have used most of the pubs over varying periods of time.The Tobie has gone from a passing friend to a best mate.Welcoming staff,relaxed surroundings,mature clientele,which is nice, and a outstanding guest beer policy,(especially the ones from the little brewery by the Thames). Nice one Mr Fry!
30 Oct 2009 19:03
Can't agree more about recent reviews. Was recommended that I visit this pub by a volunteer at last year's Pigs Ear Festival. Therefore passing through Stamford last month made a point of calling here. Difficult to believe it only became a pub fairly recently. Excellent Ufford Ale [White Hart I think], at the end of the bar a history of the place available. Not a place to miss.2 Sep 2009 20:52
Ye Olde White Horse, Spalding
Address: Churchgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2RA [map]
Phone: 01775 766740
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Nearest train station: Spalding (0.3 miles)
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Loved this pub when I was a kid! My aunt and uncle run it for 25+ years. Was back recently and the old place has not changed much. A good solid local with friendly folks.
True, OBB was the only real ale offered on handpump but I understand the management of the pub is in transition. There is also a range of bottled ales at high prices (£3), as is the custom in Sam Smith houses.
Worth a visit, and only a step away from the market square and all the other pubs in the town. 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the railway station.
17 Oct 2009 01:51
This is indeed a friendly pub, and it sells Old Brewery Bitter on handpump for £1.48 and in good nick too.True, OBB was the only real ale offered on handpump but I understand the management of the pub is in transition. There is also a range of bottled ales at high prices (£3), as is the custom in Sam Smith houses.
Worth a visit, and only a step away from the market square and all the other pubs in the town. 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the railway station.
10 Sep 2009 18:30
This is a great pub with a friendly atmosphere but for some reason the brewery seem intent on ruining it?! They have just taken out the Alpine lager and just left some undrinkable rubbish called Taddy. I, like others, am very disapointed.25 Mar 2009 15:54
The Green Dragon, Lincoln
Address: 31 Waterside North / Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5DH [map]
Phone: 01522 567155
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Nearest train stations: Lincoln Central (0.2 miles), Hykeham (3.7 miles)
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12 hand pumps and 3 from the wood in the cellar. I wish we'd gone there earlier and not just before we had to leave for the train. All beers we tried were top notch including the beer from their own micro brewery next door - Cathedral. The downstairs bar had a stone floor and barrel tables with stools and a few tables and chairs. The upstairs was full and loud with Xmas revellers so we avoided it, but it looked promising with views out over the water. Definately a re-match needed in the new year.
25 Dec 2009 10:37
I forgot to say that the guy who served us was very helpful and made us feel welcome being as though we weren't regulars.19 May 2009 15:18
Went in this pub for the first time a month or so ago mainly because I'd heard about the microbrewery and decent real ale. Real ale didn't let me down plenty to choose from mainly from Cathedral on site range and Milestone brewery in Notts. Good beer, kind of cosy pub, but just lacked a bit of atmosphere in the basement bar. Nice area to sit outside near nearby Prezzo's restaurant and river views (although not spectacular!). Well worth a vist to try the real ale.19 May 2009 15:16
St Marys Vaults, Stamford
Address: 19, St. Marys St, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DG [map]
Phone: 01780 764305
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Nearest train station: Stamford (0.2 miles)
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Popped in here for a beer the other evening. Very quiet, but then it was quite early. Can't say I'm a huge fan of Sam Smiths, but it was in good condition, and can't knock it at £1.60 odd a pint.
Prices were very reasonable. There’s an upstairs games room with three pool tables, although this was almost deserted even on a Saturday night.
10 Feb 2010 21:34
Traditional, quiet pub located near the town centre. It’s got quite a dated feel to it, but nothing at all wrong with it. It’s a Samuel Smith’s pub, so the range of beers was a little disappointing (unless you like their offerings) with their Old Brewery Bitter on hand pump, plus two more of their beers on tap. Also SS cider.Prices were very reasonable. There’s an upstairs games room with three pool tables, although this was almost deserted even on a Saturday night.
18 Jan 2010 11:00
Although a Sam Smith's house with predictable beers, found this to be a pleasant place which should be visited on any trip to Stamford.2 Sep 2009 20:55
The Victoria, Lincoln
Address: 6 Union Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3BJ [map]
Phone: 01522 536048
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Nearest train stations: Lincoln Central (0.7 miles), Hykeham (3.9 miles)
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A Victorian brick-built local behind the castle and with plenty of car-parking nearby, including the Lawns opposite. Keeps a very good range of real ales, which are always of high quality. The interior is pleasant and a lot of outside drinking space too. The food is not especially imaginative but of fairly good quality, and not exorbitant. Has been the pub of choice for visitors to the Castle and Cathderal for a decade or more - to my mind the Victoria isn't quite as special as it once was, but is still very worthwhile.
7 Feb 2010 16:54
A bit of a shock - I was expecting Tynemills and got Batemans but the beer is still kept very well and the food seems to be of the same quality and choice. Another great Lincoln pub.25 Dec 2009 10:29
Two roomed pub with a small snug to the left as you enter with a few settles and tables. Straight ahead is the main room which is long and narrow with the bar on the left. There’s a large outside drinking area directly under the walls of the castle. This used to be a Tynemill house, but is now owned by Batemans. They still sell the Castle Rock Harvest Pale though on one of their 10 handpumps over the 2 rooms. Other regular beers are Batemans XB and Timothy Taylor Landlord alongside a range of changing guests. Both pints I had were excellent, I’ve been coming in here for years whenever I’ve been in Lincoln and the beer has always been top notch. They also sell good value quality food, including hand cut chunky chips, none of your frozen chip rubbish here. The best pub at the top end of Lincoln.4 Dec 2009 13:59
White Hart, Stamford
Address: Main Street, Ufford, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3BH [map]
Phone: 01780740250
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Great beer range. Light., hoppy and fresh tasting. Cleary a very well kept cellar. And the food was exceptionally good. The Lincoln Red beef from a local farm has pride of place on the menu and deservedly so. Staff pleasant enough but not very well trained or professional. Well worth a visit all the same
The staff are excellent, especially Ben and Germaine. There are also 6 letting rooms. I have only seen a couple of them but they are a very high standard and they have a 4 star AA rating, which means they can't be bad.
Real ale wise, with Ufford Ales literally in the grounds it is not suprising that they have 3 of their own beers on at any one time, all kept to a very high standard. The guest hand pump was given over to Adnams at the time of my visit.
Brilliant little pub!
22 Feb 2010 23:36
Not maybe a pub for a crawl or a boisterous night out - but then that's not always one's goal. For a really civilised atmosphere, irreproachable beer (from the house brewery) and good English food, this is a place to make for. Very pleasant bar (mixture of old and new) and staff who do make one feel welcome. Lunchtime break or dinner - excellent.3 Oct 2009 20:01
This pub/Inn is a real gem of a find! You can choose to eat in the restaurant or the newly refurbished Oranagery which is light and airy. For a less formal meal you can comfortably sit in the bar to enjoy some heart warming home cooked food.The staff are excellent, especially Ben and Germaine. There are also 6 letting rooms. I have only seen a couple of them but they are a very high standard and they have a 4 star AA rating, which means they can't be bad.
Real ale wise, with Ufford Ales literally in the grounds it is not suprising that they have 3 of their own beers on at any one time, all kept to a very high standard. The guest hand pump was given over to Adnams at the time of my visit.
Brilliant little pub!
6 Aug 2009 16:39
Willy's Pub and Brewery, Cleethorpes
Address: 17, Highcliff Road, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 8RQ [map]
Phone: 01472 602145
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Nearest train stations: Cleethorpes (0.5 miles), New Clee (2.2 miles), Grimsby Docks (2.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
One of the rare pubs that brews its on beer. It is located at the far end of the promenade. It was selling its "Original" for only 99p - how zat Wetherspoons! I tried the Last Resort which was a sweet golden beer that was very palatable. The pub itself was very basic with pipes and tubes showing everywhere. Seating was limited to hard dining room type furniture. It was doing a roaring trade in food was very reasonably priced.
The pub has furniture and the feel of a cafe, yet balances this with two guest ales and a very nice pint of Willy's Original which they brew in a microbrewery on site - you can see the equipment through a small window at the rear of the premises.
Good beer, equally decent prices and friendly bar staff.
Different to your average pub but certainly worth a stop.
25 Nov 2009 19:40
Willy's was my local for years before I moved away from the area. It hasn't changed much and is still one of the best places to go in Cleethorpes. It's full of friendly locals and has decent sea views. Real ale is good although I've never been a massive fan of their own brewed Willy's original, but it's still a good pint. All in all a good pub to visit if you're in the area. Gets very busy at night and around teatime. 3 Jun 2009 15:31
Visited this pub over the Easter weekend - a good find.The pub has furniture and the feel of a cafe, yet balances this with two guest ales and a very nice pint of Willy's Original which they brew in a microbrewery on site - you can see the equipment through a small window at the rear of the premises.
Good beer, equally decent prices and friendly bar staff.
Different to your average pub but certainly worth a stop.
12 Apr 2009 21:16
The Beehive, Grantham
Address: 10-11 Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SE [map]
Phone: 01476404555
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Nearest train station: Grantham (0.4 miles)
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Superb pub, visited recently on a very quiet Friday night. One real ale on, Newby Wyke Bear Island. This pub deserves more support from the folk of Grantham methinks
29 Sep 2009 19:28
Fantastic Pub with excellent Jukebox full of Characters, Beer is always well kept and lovily beer Garden. Only pub with it's own Living sign.. Nice Bed and Breakfast all on-suite with coffee and tea and tv. Also good Value for money!!!!10 Jul 2009 21:49
I had a very quick pint (of Newby Wyke) in here between trains yesterday and it certainly is a real gem, Granthams oldest building I beleive, and the living sign, a real beehive with real bees is still there too, beer was fine, I think there were about 4 on. I would certainly head here next time for a pint. Worth searching out.7 Jun 2009 10:12
The No 2 Refreshment Rooms (Under the Clock), Cleethorpes
Address: Station Approach, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 8AX [map]
Phone: 0790 5375587
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Nearest train stations: Cleethorpes (0 miles), New Clee (1.8 miles), Grimsby Docks (2.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Named so because it is under the clock on Cleethorpes rail station. It is extremely compact with the bar on the left and the seating on the right. Despite its size, it had 6 handpumps for real ale but only 5 were on. A rather uninspiring collection but acceptable. Seating was comfortable butof course due its size did not sell food on any kind. Despite its location it was full of locals.
Had a pint of stout (think it was from the Yorkshire Brewery??)
Out of the 3 pubs in Cleethorpes and Grimsby I visited this was the only one I found serving real ale. Was a good find.
25 Nov 2009 19:45
Came here prior to the Grimsby v Bath City game (2-0 to City - get in there! ;) )Had a pint of stout (think it was from the Yorkshire Brewery??)
Out of the 3 pubs in Cleethorpes and Grimsby I visited this was the only one I found serving real ale. Was a good find.
24 Nov 2009 00:12
Interesting little place. Welcoming, clean and busy with locals around the bar. Surprising amount of real ales available for such a small pub. The small fenced 'beer garden' area on the station concourse was busy too. Beer quality good and service quick and friendly. Ideal for a pint while you wait to escape from Cleethorpes!22 Aug 2008 09:08
The Berkeley Hotel, Scunthorpe
Address: Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 7DS [map]
Phone: 01724 842333
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Nearest train stations: Scunthorpe (1.6 miles), Crowle (3.2 miles), Althorpe (3.2 miles)
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Six of us drove up from Leicester last season for Scunny away... Great location (for motorway/football ground), great pub, great beer, great prices, 90% away fans in bar prior to match (no trouble), comfortable rooms at a great rate.
Friendly, helpful staff. Booking again today, for this seasons tie!
Friendly, helpful staff. Booking again today, for this seasons tie!
29 Oct 2009 11:25
new managers now everything ok, extremely nice couple, very helpful17 Jul 2009 23:29
Very pleasing Art Deco inspired basic hotel, with some very good Sam Smiths (£1.38) and a decent relaxed atmosphere. Bet the main room was unpleasant before the smoking ban, though !28 Mar 2009 07:02
Tollemache Inn, Grantham
Address: 17 St Peters Hill, 28 Catherines Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6PY [map]
Phone: 01476 594696
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Nearest train station: Grantham (0.3 miles)
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W*nkerspoons is W*nkerspoons really, although this one is a cut above the others, six local brewery beers available and clean and pleasent surroundings. They seemed to have missed the delivery of drunken irishmen, dole scroungers, single mothers and na'er do wells that normally frequent the front of these pubs, perhaps the delivery lorry got lost?
7 Jun 2009 10:15
An excellent range of beers available. Usually some from Oldershaws and Brewsters which are brewed in town. Friendly bar staff. A great place to drink and only 5 mins walk from the railway station.7 Jun 2009 08:48
Nice pints of Theakstons XB and Gourmet Burger. Good selection of cask ales, spoit for choice, Nice place lunchtime!1 Jun 2009 13:27
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What a pity other children present had not been given the same instructions.
I find it very annoying when thoughtless parents forego responsibility for their offspring,with total disregard for others and use the pub as a child minder.
Our well earned relaxing visit was was truly spoilt.
Setting the above complaint aside,all other aspects were fine including an excellent London Pride.
Did notice the landlord was not present!
The quality and service was as I would expect from a pub that already does lunchtime food to such a good standard.
The real ale is always kept brilliantly in this pub, and is a real credit to Pat and his team.
I always look forward to visiting this pub and I am never disappointed.
I recommend Smith's if you're in Bourne.
Regards and thanks to Andrew for his hospitality.
Antoinette.