Royal William IV, Lincoln

The Royal William IV has an attractive curved stone right-hand side the abuts a brick and weatherboard section to the left. This pub is in a riverside location so expect it to be busy in clement weather. There is seating by the entrance and up the left-hand wall opposite the bar counter that runs up the right. In the right front is a sunken seating area where some very elaborate high backed banquettes are found. The rest of the furniture in here is very standard and it feels a bit like a dining area. More seating is found along the rear wall to the right, creating a split-level dimly lit U-shaped pub. No televisions, but there was some 1980’s background music. Three of the four hand pumps were in operation drawing TT Boltmaker alongside Ferry Ales Brewery’s Spirit of Jane and Lincoln Red, the latter being past its best. Premium and craft keg were also available. I found the service to be very friendly, but paying top end prices I expect a top end pint. This pub isn’t on my list to revisit, but it does get an extra point for the service.

Official site of Royal William IV - www.royalwilliamlincoln.com

Official site of Royal William IV - www.royalwilliamlincoln.com

Attractive pub at the west end of Brayford Pool which I have been meaning to visit for years. Given a semi-traditional refurbishment that some might see as bland, but it's quite well done in its own way. For the better weather, it also has a good number of tables right by the waterfront. Just three real ales at the moment: TT Boltmaker, Peleton Pale from Tiny Rebel and FAB Mosquito (£4.00).