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Victoria, Lincoln

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The Victoria has been a public house as far back as the 1840's. Residing by the west gate of the historic Lincoln Castle, this Batemans public house is popular with locals and tourists alike. Re-opened after major refit with new management Feb. 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lincoln Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cross Keys Inn
Local Authority
Lincoln City Council
Last updated
29/09/2023
Last surveyed
04/03/2023
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Batemans
Pub ID
LIN/130
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Batemans - XB TasteMatch Prediction

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Batemans - XB
Batemans - XB Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 19 times.
Batemans - XB
Batemans - XB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 19 times. at Victoria, Lincoln.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times.
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This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Victoria, Lincoln.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Batemans (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 7, 8, 17, 18; PC Coaches: Walk & Ride
Closest station (1200m)
Lincoln Central

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