February 28, 2019 3.38 pm This story is over 61 months old

Historic Lincoln pub put up for sale

The Jolly Brewer dates back to the 1800s
The Jolly Brewer is popular among locals.

A Lincoln pub dating back to the 1800s has been put up for sale.

The Jolly Brewer, on Broadgate, is a favourite among locals but is now looking for a new owner.

The freehold has been listed online asking for offers in the region of £395,000, sparking some fears about its future.

Mark Siddy has run The Jolly Brewer for the past six years and told a reporter from The Lincolnite that he hopes it can stay as a pub.

The current tenant’s lease is coming to an end in June, when he moves back to Nottingham, so it’s unclear if the business will continue with a new tenant.

Punters have rated The Jolly Brewer very highly on the TripAdvisor website and described it as a “great little pub.”

It’s a “great little pub.”

An open plan bar, traditional seating and decorations, a feature fireplace and a cinema room can all be found on the ground floor of the pub.

It also boasts a large beer garden to the rear of the property with plenty of picnic bench seating.

It boasts a large beer garden.

The listing for the sale states: “The Jolly Brewer is a well known idiosyncratic pub that attracts a diverse clientele.

“We have live music, quizzes, spoken word nights and other entertainment a major feature.

“The pub has a good reputation for beers and regularly garners very favourable reviews.”

Find more details about the pub and its listing on the everard col website.