I too had the privilege to sample the Fullers Brewers Reserve No. 2 and to quote what Mr Michael Winner says it was "historic!"

A rare treat served in the Tobie. Could not be served in a better pub, in tip-top condition for a pint ( or half if 8% strengh is too much).

There is now a new conservatory, very tastefully constructed (The Oxo Room or The Waiting Room?) for those people not been in for the last few weeks. No hot cups of steaming Oxo for sale though.

I look forward to the good ales and good conversations with friends, staff fellow customers in 2011 in a drinking establishment as it should be.

Cheers.

p.s. Hope the chilli burgers are on the menu well into February.This comment is for all the ale drinkers who complain about the high prices (I'm not paying that for a pint) in the Tobie. Quality has its price!
Sadly over the Christmas period you missed the bargain of the year,Fullers Brewers Reserve No 2 at £3 50 a pint.This shining example of the true art of brewing is normally only available in 500 ml bottles at £7 50 each.
Being served from the cask was a delight and proved a real favourite with the Tobie faithfull.
Hope you had a sample Sime 1977.I remember this place from 50+ years ago when it was the RAFA club and my dad took me in occasionally for a glass of Dandelion & Burdock. It has undergone an excellent (and very expensive) conversion and deserves the awards and plaudits it has won. One or more of Mick Thurlby's Ufford Ales normally available together with 2 or 3 ever-changing guest beers. Last time I called they were also offering Stamford-produced and bottled cider! Pricy, but never disappoints. If visiting for the first time, it is worth checking out all the drinking areas, including those upstairs, to appreciate the building's finer points.

Still serves an excellent range of ales and decent ciders. All in excellent condition. Friendly pleasent bar staff. The interior could do with a good clean and a lick of paint though.Based on one visit, I would agree with Stamfordian - for a 'Spoons boozer this one is not too bad. Bit of a shock (and smell) on entry - piles of used plates and glasses making it hard to find a place to put your glass and a number of elderly locals clearly dug in for the day and not shifting - but it all got cleared up quickly. Obviously very popular with all ages and circumstances, singles, old geezers, women taking a break from shopping and masses of families. The great pull is clearly the pricing - a range of beers for a couple of quid and a large glass of house plonk for £2.95. Not for the fastidious but fine for a couple of midday pints.ok for a cheap meal on curry night beers pretty good but a little pricey compared to the goose,the place does seriously need a re-fit though

I went in for the first time this lunchtime and was pleasantly surprised. Not as crowded as the 'Spoons place down the road normally is and, unlike said 'Spoons, enough staff to serve the customers without too long a wait. I stuck to red wine, which was perfectly drinkable and dead cheap, and had the Rib Eye steak. One day I will learn not to have steak in Britain outside a really top specialist place. This was OK but no more, bit on the chilly side and straight from the fridge to the pan. But with a good helping of chips and peas it filled a gap and, like the wine, it was good value. As always, you pays your money and you takes your choice. If I wanted to take my wife out for a quiet drink and a smart meal I wouldn't be coming here but if what I wanted was a table and chair, a couple of cheap drinks and a bit of peace to read the paper The Goose would certainly pass muster. visit here a lot good value for money ,foods not bad either for the price ,usually 3 real ales big selection of lagers aswellA very large and spacious Goose chain pub. A lot better and cleaner than other Goose pubs that I have visited thats for sure. 3 Cask ales available were J Smiths Cask,Marstons EPA,and Everards Sunchaser all @ just £2.05 pint. I opted for the latter that was fine. Preferred this place to the spoons,well done ;) 8/10

A new couple have taken over the Treaty of Commerce just a few days ago and a warm and friendly welcome is always offered. The pub has been thoroughly cleaned, and needless clutter has been removed. The whole place is looking and smelling a hundred times better. There is a good choice of well-kept real ale and bottled beers from the Bateman's range and other breweries.

This is one of the most attractive pubs on Lincoln's High Street, dating from the 1860s. The black and white mock Tudor appearance is enhanced by traditional red and gold Bateman's signage. The pub itself is narrow, but long with a sizeable beer garden to the rear. Old photos and drawings of Lincoln adorn the walls. This is a no-nonsense pub free from most modern entertainment like Sky TV, etc. Subtle background music, conversation and the hustle and bustle of the busy High Street compliment this gem of a traditional city pub.I went into this pub around noon. Totally empty except for one woman on the phone in front of the bar and one woman behind the bar. I went up to the bar - no reaction: Woman 1 carried on speaking into the phone and Woman 2 carried on talking to her. Thinking that perhaps they imagined I had come to read the gas meter I walked along the bar and took out my wallet whilst looking at the beer pumps. Zero reaction. Finally, I walked out and neither could even be bothered to call out "Good riddance", or whatever. I had a quick look into the next shop window to make sure I had not vanished from sight. Why do people like this even think of working in the pub trade?Long, narrow traditional pub on the 'wrong' side of the level crossing- not much history here, just drab shops-this pub aside. It has an attractive frontage with black and white timber giving a mock-tudor effect. The one narrow room stretches back to a dartboard area, with the bar on the right hand side in the centre. As noted, the seating is of particular note, well-carved and traditional throughout.
3 Batemans beers available on my visit, XB and XXXB both in good nick. The friendly owners and even friendler pub dog made for a memorable visit.
One to head to if in town, I enjoyed it here and would return.

Excellent pub, a real fire and a decent selection of Ales. The Oldershaws Alchamy was superb last night.The pub has recently changed hands and on paper should only get better. Good luck to John and Linda.Great little pub nice on a winters night sat in-front of the fire good selection of beers and very nice beer garden

I expected more from a town centre pub! Mucky carpets, poor decor,dirty glasses- all put me in no mood to eat!! On enquiring about food was told that they were not doing any(1.00pm-tuesday lunch!). having narrowly escaped eating there we were directed to the local chipshop- the landlord neglected to tell us there were two other pubs well within walking distance. the Red Lion was unfortunately closed, The Royal Oak was open and serving food. the welcome was much better, food and beer great- most importantly it was CLEAN!! shall not return to the woolpack.We went here Sunday evening 18/7/10 and took a while to get served even though they weren't busy.The Batemans XB was very nice.The barman seemed miserable and only had Prawn Cocktail or Steak and Onion crisps which were chucked on the bar in passing after we paid.No food so we left after one drink.Hundreds of cigarette ends outside the front door gave it a shabby appearance.Interesting how 'stingray12' has only reviewed the one pub, methinks I smell a rat here!