The Joiners Arms, Lincoln

I must echo the comments of Roger69. I have regularly visited the Joiners Arms for severalyears, and have seen a number of licencees come and go. The present economic climate, I would suggest, was partly to blame for Alec and Gill having to leave the pub, but when is all said and done, they did keep a good pint of ale. Terry and Jo have re-opened the Joiners, and all I can say is 'hats off to them'. The trade at the moment is suffering generally, and non constructive critisism by someone who thinks they know all about beers, is not helpful. O.K. You thought the beer was like vinigar, you have complained on this site, but you did not comment at the time, I am sure that the young lady behind the bar would have gladly changed it for you, if you asked. She is only young, and learning the trade, and has probably never encounterd this problem before. Unfortunately, when real ale get near to the end of the barrell, it is not always a good pint. I have always found the pub, the staff, and the customers of the Joiners to be cheerful, polite and good humoured. I agree, the premisis could do with a bit of a makeover, but such an investment would be foolhardy at this early stage. Promotion of pubs should be our main aim, not giving them bad press by negative comments, which could jepordise another 'local' pub.

25 Jul 2010 13:59