The Green Dragon, Lincoln

The Waterside Bar downstairs is the place to head for an ale in here. It's a lower floor, dark and cosy bar with flagstoned floor, exposed beams and small, raised windows all complemented by heavy, gothic, dark wood furniture. Just the sort of place to disappear into on a cold, rainy day. Beer available on our visit was: North Yorkshire Hunny Bunny, Cotswold Spring Codger, Milestone American Pale Ale, Classic Dark Mild and Lions Pride. I'm not a huge fan of Milestone beers so for me this wasn't a top selection but my American Pale Ale was more than palatable and 5 handpumps is a solid effort. Right next to the canal and moorings are available so it's one I'd certainly take advantage of if passing again.

The Waterside Bar is the place to head for real ale and it is now open from noon everyday,with later than 11pm closings on Friday and Saturday.Not all 12 handpumps were working,and the options were dominated by Milestone beers,but nothing wrong with their condition.The interior shows the age of the building with impressive timbers and I like the upturned tuns acting as high tables in a rustic fashion.We didn't try the upstairs lounge eatery bar but that doesn't sound like a schoolboy error.I would pop back for a decent pint.