The Lincolnshire Poacher

Walk into The Lincolnshire Poacher and you'll immediately clock the worn wood, real ale taps, and the kind of crowd that's been propping up this bar since Castle Rock started brewing. It's the sort of place where regulars actually know the bar staff's names—and the bar staff know exactly what they're drinking. You're on Mansfield Road, properly in the heart of things, where the pub feels less like a destination and more like where you'd naturally end up after work or before heading into town. The beer selection is outstanding because, well, it's Castle Rock's own pub, and they take that seriously.