The 10 Best Pubs in Bourne, Lincolnshire

Fresh reviews:

Beer excellent, nice friendly barman; not obviously hostile to gay couples. £1.95 for a pint of Tribute (wuuuuw!), 3 real ales to choose from. The lighting could be dimmed a little, but the music was unobtrusive. Nice buzz and a good atmosphere. Comfy seating and fairly quiet. Can’t understand why more people…

Tipthe

Firkin Ale

This was the first pub I ever got served in. About 33 years ago now I think. I have a drink here whenever I visit my parents and friends. You still have to bend your head when you walk in. Fantastic old pub. Great beer. One of the only pubs in Bourne that has kept it’s original charm and character.

Paul g.

Masons Arms

I’d not been in the Nags Head for more than 20 years, so it was surprising to see the complete transformation of the premises since it was a traditional 2 bar pub of old. The décor and layout is as a large dining area, with lots of tables and chairs, and rather orange, but not so much space to just sit and…

Sarymc

The Nags Head

The only pub in the village, and really it is in the wrong place. It is on the main road, but a bit far to be a true village pub.It’s an easy place to meet, and the current landlord is really making improvements — heater outside, quiz machine, and food I have heard good things about. There is also a range of…

Wooste

The Horseshoe

Expensive and pretentious, city prices for a pint. We paid £3.05 for a pint of Black Sheep. Good selection of ales. The kind of place everyone dresses up to come to. Felt a bit out of place in jeans and a t-shirt.

Tipthe

Smiths Of Bourne

This is one of the pubs that followed Smiths in bringing Bourne’s pubs into the 21st century. The bar downstairs is popular for lunch (although not threatening to the larger Smiths), and upstairs gets packed on weekend nights, with live DJ and late drinking.The mix of people is diversealways a good mix of…