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Strugglers Inn, Lincoln

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Opens at Noon
83 Westgate, Lincoln, LN1 3BG (View on Google Map)
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The multi-award-winning Struggs stands in the shadow of Lincoln Castle and is popular with locals and visitors alike. The walls of the two rooms are festooned with old photographs and the ceilings are covered with pump clips.

The sunken garden, with its splendid brewing process mural and floral displays, is a sun trap.

The numerous guest beers, listed on a chalkboard above one of the two fireplaces, offer a range of styles and strengths. Dark beers and local brews always feature, with some stronger beers tending to appear at weekends. Real cider is occasionally available plus a changing craft keg beer There is live music most weekends and the ‘Practice Christmas’ in September is always great fun.

Winner of many local CAMRA awards including Pub of the Year 2023 and 2025.

Please note: under 18s are not allowed anywhere on the premises.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lincoln Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lincoln City
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/02/2026
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
LIN/123
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Friday
Noon ‑ 12:30am
Saturday
Noon ‑ 12:30am
Sunday
Noon ‑ 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 6 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Little Critters - Spot-On TasteMatch Prediction

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Little Critters - Spot-On
Little Critters - Spot-On Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted 8 times
Little Critters - Spot-On
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Little Critters - Spot-On

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Horncastle - Pale Rider TasteMatch Prediction

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Horncastle - Pale Rider
Horncastle - Pale Rider Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 3 times
Horncastle - Pale Rider
Horncastle - Pale Rider

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hop Back - Calypso TasteMatch Prediction

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Calypso Pump Clip
Hop Back - Calypso Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Calypso Pump Clip
Hop Back - Calypso

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hop Back - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Citra Pump Clip
Hop Back - Citra Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 6 times
Citra Pump Clip
Hop Back - Citra

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Welbeck Abbey - Misaligned TasteMatch Prediction

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Welbeck Abbey - Misaligned
Welbeck Abbey - Misaligned Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted twice
Welbeck Abbey - Misaligned
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Welbeck Abbey - Misaligned

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Revolution - Ninkasi TasteMatch Prediction

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Revolution - Ninkasi
Revolution - Ninkasi New World IPA • 5.5% Spotted once
Revolution - Ninkasi
Revolution - Ninkasi

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 5.5%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brewster's (varies) , Ossett (varies) , Welbeck Abbey (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout, Porter, Strong Mild, Barley Wine, Weak Beer, Strong IPA.

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional Sunday teatimes and Saturday evenings
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Chess, cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
SIBA Indie Beer Supporter
SIBA Indie Beer Supporter
Transport
Close to bus routes (230m)
Stagecoach: 7, 8, 17, 18, 103; PC Coaches: 44; PC coaches: Walk & Ride (Can stop outside the pub)
Closest station (1200m)
Lincoln Central

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