The Lincoln Arms Hotel, Dorking - pub details
Address: Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 30553) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Dorking (0 miles), Dorking Deepdene (0.2 miles), Dorking West (0.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
Pub suggested by rpadam on 22 Nov 2006
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> Current user rating: 4.9/10 (rated by 9 users)
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user reviews of the Lincoln Arms Hotel, Dorking
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| I was really hoping this pub would rise above it's 'next to the station and bound to be mediocre' tag. I'd like to say it did, but i'd be lying. Different TV's and music conflicting with each other, chavvy, and just not comfortable or homely. Sure it's been given a lick of paint but really it just feels like one of those 'passing trade' places. On the plus side, the pool tables are in good nick. The jukebox is the most convoluted i've ever come across, but then it also has more music on it than is in most peoples' entire collection. Bar staff nice enough, just a mediocre pub unlikley to ever rise above its position. properpublover - 17 Mar 2011 17:13 |
| Last time I was there (and actually yes, I hope it was the LAST time) it was full of pissy chavs with funny eyes, talking backwards and eyeing up the pool table as if they were about to stuff the balls into socks and start skulling people. Like many "next to the railway" type pubs it's a dive. The owners know they're going to get a certain amount of custom just because of the convenience (it's right between Dorking Main and Dorking Deepdene stations) so why should they even bother. Best avoided. followedthrough - 31 Jul 2010 10:46 |
| A quick half whilst waiting for the train found this was as long as id really want to spend in here. Its not a pub to meet your mates in and get plastered in its more of a convenience stop than anything and at £3.10 a pint it can damage the wallet as well. superseagulls - 14 Feb 2010 10:31 |
| Well, I've not had a poor pint in the Lincoln (though in fairness I am seldom in there). The last visit at the end of Nov found a pint of Spitfire in good nick, and the usual friendly attitude from the barman. The interior is now fairly traditional, though it attracts a broad mix of clientele, and by and large it is a decent hostelry. It certainly is an improvement on some of the previous incarnations. Whilst the Lincoln is never likely to reach up to excellence, or retain sufficient interest to make one want to remain there for a prolonged visit, it is a useful venue to stop off at for a quick one from the main station, either en route home or towards the town's more central pubs. My only criticism from the last visit was the clash of 2 jukeboxes and a big screen all blaring out simultaneously - the rugby was on in one room, music in the back and a different song playing in the bar, and all quite loud. The effect was jarring to say the least and even though the beer was on form, it was enough to drive one away after a while. TWG - 23 Dec 2008 13:28 |
| Had a swift half while waiting for a train. Spitfire and Pride, Spit was a bit murky. Couple of pool tables and a reasonable beer garden. Just about ok if meting people or waiting for trains but not a place for a session. GuideDogSaint - 24 May 2008 19:48 |
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