When it comes to pubs in the city centre, there is no shortage of places to go. However, it takes a truly great pub to not only draw drinks further out of the city centre but also up a hill but the Lincolnshire Poacher has managed to do just that since the late 1980s.
The pub, which can be found at the top of Mansfield Road, is a hidden gem as it manages to have a steady stream of visitors and regulars but despite this, remains a good spot for a quiet drink or live music. What are the secrets to its success that keep the crowds coming back for more?
The poacher which is affectionately referred to began life as the Old Grey Nag's Head and was a Shipstone's pub before it became a Castle Rock pub. Incredibly, the venue has been open for 33 years with many of the staff staying on for a few years at a time.
