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Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough

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Operator: Wetherspoon
22-24 Silver Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DP (View on Google Map)
(01427) 675000
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Situated next door but two to his son Canute. Typical fare from a Wetherspoon outlet. Gainsborough Camra Pub of the Year for 2018.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gainsborough Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Lindsey District
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
GAT/017
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Thursday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Friday
8:00am ‑ 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am ‑ 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Monday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am ‑ 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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 Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 10 times
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

East London - Foundation TasteMatch Prediction

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East London Foundation
East London - Foundation Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
East London Foundation
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
East London - Foundation

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bishop Nick - Divine TasteMatch Prediction

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Bishop Nick - Divine
Bishop Nick - Divine Premium Bitter • 5.1% Spotted twice
Bishop Nick - Divine
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bishop Nick - Divine

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 5.1%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harviestoun - Schiehallion TasteMatch Prediction

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Harviestoun - Schiehallion
Harviestoun - Schiehallion Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.8% Spotted 6 times
Harviestoun - Schiehallion
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Harviestoun - Schiehallion

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 4.8%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Windsor & Eton - Conqueror 1075 TasteMatch Prediction

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Windsor & Eton - Conqueror 1075
Windsor & Eton - Conqueror 1075 IPAs - Black • 7.4% Spotted twice
Windsor & Eton - Conqueror 1075
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Windsor & Eton - Conqueror 1075

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 7.4%
Style IPAs - Black
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot Reserve TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT RESERVE PUMP CLIP
Greene King - Abbot Reserve Strong Ale • 6.5% Spotted twice
ABBOT RESERVE PUMP CLIP
Greene King - Abbot Reserve

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 6.5%
Style Strong Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Camerons - Road Crew TasteMatch Prediction

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Camerons - Road Crew
Camerons - Road Crew Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Camerons - Road Crew
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Camerons - Road Crew

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step free access on ground floor.
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (500m)
Gainsborough Central

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