The Strugglers inn
📍 1.2 miles from LNER Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Strugglers Inn is a popular pre-match venue for both home and away supporters, situated near Lincoln Castle and approximately 1.1 miles from LNER Stadium. It offers a lively atmosphere with live football shown on multiple large screens and live music on most weekends. The pub features a rotating selection of real ales and ciders, including local brews, and has been recognized with multiple CAMRA awards, including Pub of the Year in 2023 and 2025. Its central location and welcoming environment make it a favored spot for football fans on matchdays.
Recent Fan Reviews
A gorgeous, quirky, cosy, interesting, one of a kind bar. Very small, real lig fire, coat hangers found on the walls, sides of the bar and tall tables, filled with wonderful beer mats from floor to ceiling with plenty more other things to look at. This pub is like no other, with speciality beers and ciders too.
Top pub! Literally on the highest of Lincoln's trek to the cathedral....well worth the walk. Friendly service and a good crowd of folks to make you feel welcome 🙏🏻 Especially a local beer from Uddersfield...never herd of it 😀
Proper pub, drinks are the priority, limited food options. Well worth a visit.
Great little pub with excellent beers and atmosphere! Got chatting to the locals and had a real fire too.
Genuine real ale pub, best beer in Lincoln! Lovely friendly atmosphere and great prices!