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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. 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.

Closed Monday 2nd until Wednesday 4th March

Information for this venue is provided by the Lincoln Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lincoln City
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/03/2025
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 twice.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. 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 once.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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

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

Castle Rock - Harvest Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Castle Rock - Harvest Pale
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 4 times.
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Crafty Monkey - Reward IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Crafty Monkey - Reward IPA
Crafty Monkey - Reward IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.7% Spotted once.
Crafty Monkey - Reward IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Crafty Monkey - Reward IPA

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 4.7%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

BOA - Peace Out TasteMatch Prediction

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BOA - Peace Out
BOA - Peace Out Session Golden Ale • 3.6% Spotted once.
BOA - Peace Out
BOA - Peace Out

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 11 hours ago at Strugglers Inn, Lincoln.

ABV 3.6%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brewster's (varies) , Pheasantry (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
Most Sunday teatimes and occasional Saturday evenings
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Chess, cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
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 (300m)
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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