The Jolly Brewer

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  paul savage

  ·1 month ago

  “Went in on Sunday evening on my way back from town. Had had 3 pints elsewhere maybe, but it's next to the hotel so I thought I would drop in. Ordered a stout in the first bar. Got told it was cash only. Pint was three quarter pulled, didn't want to walk out and leave it so went over the road to an off licence and got a tenner. Came back, paid cash. . Beer was fine. Change was fine.Pub was quiet. Only stayed for one. Have read the pub accepts card, maybe there is a minimum?. That wasn't explained. Hope that's the case as I would rather support an independent pub than drinking in big chain pubs really.”

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  Lisa Smith

  ·3 months ago

  “Great first visit for Bruno/Olly tribute. Great atmosphere, friendly crowd. Enjoyed the artist, he got the audience involved. My only gripe...the very uncomfortable seating. You have to arrive at 6pm to get a table, act is on 8-10. Way too long to sit on a wooden bench 😂. Next time I'm bringing a cushion 😜. Looking forward to booking another event and this time booking a hotel so I don't have to drive home x”

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  Shirley Gale

  ·3 months ago

  “Came today, 25th July specifically for Northern Soul as advertised. Arrived about 2.30pm. Lovely barmaid Lisa and nice Manager. Drinks reasonably priced. Venue outside. Few people already there. Shared a table with really nice couple. Nobody on the floor. Eventually I got up with the chap at our table. I go to a lot of venues and a sign of a good DJ is as to how many people are on the floor. There are two NS records guaranteed to get people up. I went to DJ and asked him to play them. Oh no, he couldn’t play them yet, he would be building up to them😲. His music was not getting people up onto the floor, he was clearly playing what he personally liked. I again went and spoke to him, told him people were starting to leave but got nowhere. Eventually, his wife took over who definitely had better taste than him. I asked her to play Dobie Gray’s Out on the Floor and Frank Wilson’s Do I Love you (indeed I do). She didn’t have Do I Love you? but put on Out on the Floor. Immediately, most people got up. Then another ?DJ started playing Ska and Reggae. We had come for Northern Soul. I had enough of Ska at the Blues Festival last week at Upton Upon Severn. We then left. Such a shame, a nice venue, nice bar staff but a DJ should play what the punters want not what he wants and, importantly, if you advertise a genre of music, that is what you play!”

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  Calum Shaw

  ·3 months ago

  “Can't comment on the food cos didn't have any. But went to watch a Johnny Cash tribute there at the weekend. I was drinking in there 40 years ago, and it was a rough old place, but wow what a transformation. Still got the character but improved tenfold. The atmosphere was jumping, the singer (in his 80s!!!) Was superb. Took me son with me who has some medical needs and really needed to be sat down where he couldn't fall. All the seats were taken, but, who i assume was, the gaffer and the staff there, bought him out a comfy living room chair. Far above and beyond. A true act of kindness, of which I'm eternally grateful, which also made my day really enjoyable, not having to be stood waiting for him to fall. A great afternoon out had by all.”

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  Andrew McIlmoyle

  ·5 months ago

  “Went to see a band but queued for 30 mins for a drink, no outside bar open. Never bothered for 2nd drink as wasn't queuing again for 20+ mins”

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  Wendy Griffiths

  ·7 months ago

  “Wonderful find, great atmosphere, lovely pint, friendly pub, great music 🍻👍”

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  Jim Butler-Fleming

  ·2 years ago

  “The team from The Victoria have completely hit a winner with their latest project at The Jolly Brewer. The refurb is without a doubt one of the best and most transformational I am yet to see. I have a feeling that they might serve Camden here (the pics will show you what I mean). I popped in on Jam Night (Wednesday's from 7ish) and the place was packed. An electric atmosphere with (obviously) live music. They have an amazing beer and spirit selection... Rattler ciders on tap (the only place in Lincoln) Camden (IPA, Lager AND Stout), among others, all the Whitley Neill gins, decent vodka selection, loads of Dead Man's Fingers and other rums and a decent selection of whiskeys too. Prices are very reasonable too. I can't wait for my next visit.”

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  Neil Bird

  ·2 years ago

  “Great music venue well done to the lads from the Sherlocks for taking on the pub and for doing what they've done with the place. It really embodies the music scene over the ages. Great quotes from iconic bands and musicians dotted around the place. The art work is really cool and we especially loved the Abbey Road corridor. As for the bar, the beer and drinks selection is great vast and will suit anyone's taste.”

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  Michael Hall

  ·2 years ago

  “Great atmosphere in here, loved the decor and live music. We went in on a quieter wednesday evening and they still had the football on out the back and music going on inside. Nice to see the amount of effort put in for the regulars. Bet it's bouncing on a weekend. Get yourselves down for a pint or two. I'll certainly be back when next in the area.”

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  Christopher Stewart

  ·5 years ago

  “Lush pub. Good food, wonderful service and great selection of drinks! Owners are very friendly and accommodating to customers needs and wants. Highly rate the skittle bombs (5x for 12 quid!) Wonderful atmosphere!”