The Lincoln Arms, Dorking

A pub/hotel close to both Dorking train stations, large and roomy inside with three areas, apart from a couple of pool tables and the aforementioned darts and TV screens there isn't much of note about the place. As BF describes below, four handpumps with two beers on, Harveys Sussex Best and Titsey Leverson Buck which although well kept was not a particularly interesting beer. I did call in twice on the day , the second time simply to wait for a train and avoid the rain, otherwise not a pub I'd choose on it's own merit.

A large pub with rooms close to Dorking Station,you enter into a lobby area with a seperate meeting room to the right,stairs and loos ahead then the main tap room to the left.A mix of furniture,some high tables opposite the bar and a far section with a pool table.Through an arch is a large back room with a darts board,flatscreens and more modern furniture.There aren't that many features and the pub feels functional. Four handpumps but only two serving Harvey's Sussex Best and Titsey Leverson Buck (good nick,NBSS 3.5) on my trip. A TT Boltmaker clip was reversed but the selection of low ABV brews won't set the pulse racing.The Dorking stations are a good walk from the next pub,so the Lincoln serves a purpose on arrival and before departure.

A handy pub for both Dorking and Dorking Deepdene stations, you enter into an unmanned reception area with doors leading off to the pub's accommodation before turning left, passing through a small lounge area into the main bar itself. This extends into a games area at the far end, where a pool table and the toilets can be found. Beyond that is an outdoor drinking area and a car park. Also, behind the bar, you can find another large room for drinkers. Staff were putting up Christmas decorations during my visit. There were also plenty of signs advertising the World Cup football tournament, including a notice stating that it would be a £10 entry fee with £10 worth of drinks vouchers for the next England game. So, there is clearly a strong focus on football here. Sharp's Doom Bar is a regular beer here. On my visit, it was accompanied by Timothy Taylor Landlord & Tillingbourne Falls Gold. My Falls Gold was quite insipid and not really my kind of beer.

Official site of The Lincoln Arms - lincolnarms.co.uk

Official site of The Lincoln Arms - lincolnarms.co.uk