The Strait and Narrow

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  Chris Johnson

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Great bar with a massive selection of drinks. Didn't have food so cant rate that. Definitely recommend and will go again”

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  EviePeaches

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Drinks are great, but really disappointed in the use of Ai for the menus. For somewhere that prides themselves on the craftsmanship of cocktails, you'd think they'd know better than to fuel something that nonconsensually uses artists work. How can you expect people to trust that you care about your menu if you can't be bothered to design it yourself, or better yet, pay an artist? Somewhere I've been telling people about for years. Really hope you sort it out, would love to come back Update in response to your response: I can see no justification for ever using Ai in the design world, and your response actually made me even more sad. This isn't ignorance for the impact of artificial intelligence, it's being complicit and fully aware. Incredibly disappointed, but we each have our own morals and our own justifications. Your history of going above and beyond in your concepts and supporting artists really only makes me more sad, and scared for the future. I'm also a bit confused that you would dismiss how much I recommended this place to people just because I didn't use Google to do it. Oh well. It's good to know if you ever change your mind on this issue, you have a full directory of artists and graphic designers ready. And if you do ever change your stance on Ai, I am excited to return.”

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  Adora Drew

  ·1 month ago

  “The service and drinks were great!! However, the abundance of gnats was ridiculous. Clearly, there needs to be a little more cleaning around the bar area. Oh yeah, the music was great too!!”

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  Melissa Ingram

  ·2 months ago

  “Came in for a few drinks, managed to find a table. It was a busy Saturday afternoon, but the atmosphere was great. What I loved was the music wasn't too loud, so could enjoy it but have a conversation too. Great selection of drinks, friendly staff.”

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  Stuart Fisk

  ·3 months ago

  “Drink heaven!! The best selection of beers I've seen in a very long time. Loads of amazing spirits. Brilliant cocktails. Fantastic shots. Prices incredibly fair. Brilliant location. Well run bar. Toilets kept clean throughout the day/evening. Team super helpful and nice. If only we had something this good in London! Wonderful”

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  Odudu Udeme

  ·5 months ago

  “This is one of the best bars I have visited in Lincoln. A blend of live music and dj. Different bands play live music and DJ plays very good danceable music during breaks from each band. They have good Irish beer and the place have an Irish vibe. Very packed up and lively.”

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  Mike Thompson

  ·9 months ago

  “Tucked right at the bottom of Lincoln’s legendary Steep Hill like a reward for surviving the climb, the Strait and Narrow is the kind of pub that instantly makes you think, “Yes… this is my sort of chaos.” It’s a popular little bar with a proper cozy, atmospheric vibe, the kind of place where the lighting is low, the decor is cool, and you immediately feel like you’re in a film scene. The cocktail menu deserves its own round of applause – styled like Grand Theft Auto artwork, which already has you feeling like you’re about to pull off a heist… on your own dignity. The range of cocktails and shots is massive, but the real star is the legendary “Infinity Shot,” boldly advertised as being made from every drop of alcohol that has ever existed. The instructions are simple: snap your fingers, down the shot, and congratulations – you’ve just deleted half your weekend. It could taste amazing. It could taste… “interesting.” Either way, you’re doing it, because that advert is pure peer pressure in graphic design form. Each table has an old-school telephone on the wall connected to the “Strait Exchange,” presumably for ordering drinks. I did, however, witness some very confident (and very drunk) lads attempting to call ladies on another table, despite there being no numbers on the phones. Optimism is a beautiful thing. The decor is fantastic, warm, quirky, and full of character. Sadly, the aforementioned lads got a bit too loud and rowdy and were given a firm warning by the doorman, which was our cue to make a tactical retreat before the evening turned into a reality TV episode. All in all, it’s stylish, fun, slightly unhinged in the best way, and absolutely one of my top ten pubs. Great drinks, great atmosphere, great stories… and possibly the most dangerous shot in Lincoln.”

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  Scotts Honest Reviews

  ·11 months ago

  “The Straight & Narrow in Lincoln is a fantastic spot with a great variety of drinks, all of excellent quality. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations, which really adds to the experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it a perfect place to enjoy a night out with friends.”

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  ScratchN Sniff

  ·1 year ago

  “Best, by a country mile, place we visited for drinks in Lincoln. Bar staff are absolutely lovely, had a good chinwag with them whilst they were serving. Knowledgeable about allergens, which mattered to us. Nathan and Daisy make some wicked cocktails! Would come back here in a heatbeat, utterly jealous we don't have a place like this closer to home.”

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  Matt Wallace

  ·2 years ago

  “Great music. The cocktails and service was the best on my trip to Lincoln. So good, I went again the night after. Price of the drinks was very good too! Also for a bit of fun, there are telephones dotted around the venue which you can call and talk to random people!”