The Joiners Arms, Lincoln

Well, where shall I begin?....10 weeks ago, to the day in fact, my fiancee and I were forced to consider the prospect of me working away from home for the first time. Consequently here I am. Being my first time away from home (Runcorn, Cheshire) and being 41 years my primary concerns were how I would settle, and how the good people of the area would receive me. My fears were soon dispelled within days of my arrival when I discovered how pleasant the pubs of Lincoln are, in particular The Joiner's Arms. If you don't know The Joiner's Arms I suggest you visit with little trepidation and a warm heart. It is clean, homely, and welcoming and unlike many other pubs never pretends to be anything other than it is. I have happily walked 3 miles most days to visit The Joiner's Arms for nothing more than the good ale, friendly atmosphere and in Jo and Terry two of the nicest people I've met. All this makes the comments of the previous critic, personally, flabbergasting and I can only assume the lady has an agenda of some kind to be so vindictive following one visit and one unfortunately 'bad pint'. I was there that evening sat next to Chris, who had been drinking the said 'problem' ale and I actually tasted it myself. And while I'm not a real ale drinker it was by no means the 'vinegar' our disgruntled reviewer professes. And to storm out leaving the innocent barmaid a little shaken was, in my opinion, less than dignified. I shall finish (FINALLY) with a simple message...The Joiner's Arms may not be the greatest pub in Lincoln, but you will do well to find a nicer one. Come along and see for yourself.

24 Jul 2010 19:30