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Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln

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Opens at 12:00pm
268 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW (View on Google Map)
(01522) 527084
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Refurbished as a pub in 2015, 500 years after its name’s sake Cardinal Wolsey, who was Bishop of Lincoln from 1514 to 1515. Housed in a Grade II listed building dating back to the 15th century, the refurb showcases some original features. With an extensive drinks menu this multi-roomed building makes it ideal for a quiet drink for couples, with friends, or larger groups, including its regular art class sessions.

Historic Interest

15th century building. Was an inn from 1521 until around 1800.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lincoln Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lincoln City
Last updated
12/09/2025
Last surveyed
02/03/2025
Leasehold owner
CONON PROPERTIES LIMITED
Freehold owner
P. CREANE (CIVIL ENGINEERING) LIMITED
Pub ID
LIN/296
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

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

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 16 times.
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times. at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

BRUHA - Niksun Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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BRUHA - Niksun Pale
BRUHA - Cardinal's Ale - House Beer BRUHA - Niksun Pale Session Pale Ale • 4%
BRUHA - Niksun Pale
BRUHA - Cardinal's Ale - House Beer
(BRUHA - Niksun Pale)

This beer is served regularly at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Abbeydale - Absolution TasteMatch Prediction

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Abbeydale - Absolution
Abbeydale - Absolution Premium Pale Ale • 5.3% Spotted once.
Abbeydale - Absolution
Abbeydale - Absolution

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 5.3%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout Strong Stout • 6% Spotted 3 times.
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout
Bronze Award
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 6%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kelham Island - Pale Rider TasteMatch Prediction

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Kelham Island - Pale Rider
Kelham Island - Pale Rider Premium Pale Ale • 5.2% Spotted once.
Kelham Island - Pale Rider
Kelham Island - Pale Rider

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 5.2%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 8 times.
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

Spotted 8 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Roof Terrace
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Nearby Station (650m)
Lincoln Central

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