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Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln

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268 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW (View on Google Map)
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Named after Cardinal Wolsey, Bishop of Lincoln from 1514 to 1515, the Cardinals hat situated at the top of Lincoln High street is a great place to grab a drink either having descending the City’s Steep Hill or getting the courage to ascend it! Its’ mix of historic and modern decor reflects the history of this Grade II listed building dating back to the 15th century. There are many rooms in which to enjoy the multitude of drinks on offer.

Historic Interest

15th century building. Was an inn from 1521 until around 1800.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lincoln Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lincoln City
Last updated
Last surveyed
17/02/2026
Leasehold owner
CONON PROPERTIES LIMITED
Freehold owner
P. CREANE (CIVIL ENGINEERING) LIMITED
Pub ID
LIN/296
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 30 times
White Rat
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 30 times. at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 6 times
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Chevallier - Niksun Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Chevallier - Niksun Pale
Chevallier - Cardinal's Ale - House Beer Chevallier - Niksun Pale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Chevallier - Niksun Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Chevallier - Cardinal's Ale - House Beer
(Chevallier - Niksun Pale)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 12 times
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Cardinal's Hat, Lincoln.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Garden Garden
Roof Terrace
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
One step acces. Acessible WC by RADAR key behind the bar
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Check if any are real at <a href="https://producers.camra.org.uk/?producer_types%5B0%5D=1&producer_types%5B1%5D=2" target="_blank">Producer List</a>.<br>Find out about Real Cider and Perry and CAMRA’s #NotFromConcentrate criteria at <a href="https://camra.org.uk/beer-and-cider/cider/promoting-real-cider-and-perry" target="_blank">Real Cider and Perry</a>.
Transport
Nearby Station (650m)
Lincoln Central

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