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Dambusters Inn, Lincoln
Scampton
Postal town: Lincoln
LN1 2SD
Served areas
Reviews of Dambusters Inn (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Will Larter left this review about Dambusters Inn
A strange looking pub with extensions, including a roof garden with glass surround, tacked onto the front - how did they ever get planning permission for that? (See my photo and one from 2013 for contrast.) Inside there are lots of beams and pillars in old wood, and the bar is also made of similar materials, though it seems to be of more recent construction. Many RAF memorabilia are to be seen, including a chunk of fuselage in a display case; a very large tyre and a propeller (both off a Lancaster, I believe); and part of a wooden prop from a Wellington that was recovered from the sea near Skegness and donated to the pub.
Our visit here was prompted by the news that it had won Lincoln Camra's country pub of the year, and some justification for this was the choice of seven real ales and several ciders (the latter presumably boxed polypins, as they weren't present on the bar). One of the beers ran out while we were here and was replaced promptly, but the barman noted that it was frothing when he poured it, and my half did seem to be a little too fresh and could have done with a day or two more before coming on. The licensee was very welcoming, friendly and informative and this is clearly a bit of a destination pub. There's nothing wrong with having six beers rather than seven on the bar, though.
On 19th April 2022
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Dambusters Inn
The only pub in the village of Scampton is named after 617 Squadron, which is/was based at the nearby RAF base from which the Dambusters launched their raid during World War II. The base is also home to the Red Arrows.
There was no sign of any aircraft activity on our Saturday lunchtime visit. But the interior of the pub has many exhibits to admire. It feels very much like drinking in a museum.
We were greeted on arrival and directed to a table to the right-hand side of the entrance, where much of the memorabilia is on display, including various pieces of equipment from the base and old pictures of the Lancasters. A Lancaster tyre can also be found in the centre of the pub.
Greg's Dambuster Ale, brewed at the pub is the regular ale. It was supplemented by 3 guests - Pheasantry Best Bitter, Brewster's Decadence & Welbeck Abbey Nightingale. 3 ciders were all from Abrahall's - AM, Slack Alice & Thundering Molly.
A 10% discount is offered on halves and pints of real ale and cider for CAMRA card holders.
The car park at the front is currently closed and is being used for additional seating.
A decent pub that is well worth the trip out of Lincoln to visit.
On 23rd September 2020
- rating: 7
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Old Blue left this review about Dambusters Inn
My revisit to the Dambusters last weekend found friendly landlord and locals, and an expanded line of eight handpulls, two with real ciders, one with a perry, and five ales – two from Kelham Island, one Cottage, and Dukeries IPA and Thwaites Lancaster Bomber (obviously). The two ales I tried were on good form. The menu offered traditional pub food with mains at around £8, and we ate here this time, on the decked area to the front which was something of a sun trap on an unusually warm April day in Lincolnshire. Our meals were really tasty and generously portioned. I was a tad disappointed to see the bar billiards table on its side, replaced by a dining table and waiting to be put on eBay. On the other hand, good news that the pub now has strong enough trade to need the extra table, and my missus seemed relieved not to have to give me a game. Still an excellent pub, and I will certainly return when in the area
Below review was from my first visit in January 2013 -
This multi-roomed pub on the main road through the village near RAF Scampton is almost a museum to WWII flying, with memorabilia all around, including a memorial to 617 squadron in the entrance, the instrument panel, a wheel and part of a wing from a Lancaster bomber in a side room, uniforms, pictures, etc, etc. I was surprised to discover it used to be a village store and post office, as it is very much a proper pub. Despite the cold day it had a very warm atmosphere, with a log fire and also a bar billiards table in a side room and a bar skittles game in a rear room.
The excellent ale range from five hand pumps included Oakham JHB, Thornbridge Jaipur, Thwaites Lancaster Bomber (obviously!), Bateman’s Miss Lapland, and a Titanic brew. Unfortunately we just missed the end of lunch service, and we needed to move on after a pint and a game of bar billiards, It was easily my favourite pub from last week’s Lincolnshire visit, and I’ll certainly do my best to return for a more leisurely session here, as I could happily have stayed all day.
On 26th April 2014
- rating: 10
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 19 April 2022 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : Yes - May - last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% includes real cider - last updated 19 April 2022 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 22 March 2017 by ROB Camra
