David and Gillian Turner are determined to return local boozer The Lincoln Arms back to the community.
The couple took on the troubled pub back in January 2014 are already starting to win over the locals as they stamp their own mark on the place and reinforce the fact it is a family-friendly pub.
Gillian said;
“For us it is really important that we can build this place back up and get the locals using it again.”
“The feedback we have had so far has been amazing with customers already saying they do not want us to go.”
At the weekend they ensure, there is some form of live entertainment, including live music, comedians or Dave’s favourite Karaoke.
Every Tuesday between 1 and 2.45 the Lincoln Arms also host soft play sessions Let’s Tumble something that Gillian feel’s is an important part to their quest to be a family pub, she said;
“Having Let’s Tumble in the pub works well for us as, with this activity happening here it means we get mums with their children inside the pub.”
“It has had a bad reputation in the past so getting women through the door is important, so they can see first-hand that this is warm and welcoming place and safe for their family.”
Claire Raper of Let’s Tumble Said;
“The Lincoln Arms is a Great venue for parties of all ages, friendly staff, great food, car parking, lots of events and up and coming family fun to be had. Gillian really wants to make it into a family pub and have a place for the community to use.”
Dave and Gillian are under no illusions that the Lincoln Arms has had a troubled past. They have stepped up security, installed a brand-new kitchen and made improvements to the decoration.
Gillian said;
“We have years of experience of working in the hospitality business, taking on the Lincoln Arms presents us will a real challenge. We will turn this pub around.”
Open seven days a week the Lincoln Arms is serving lunch between 12-2.30 and dinner between 5-8 every day except Monday’s. They are able to offer function room hire complete with catering for all occasions.
They show all the major sporting events that are both Sky Sports and BT Sports and there is plenty of parking and dogs are welcome.
I have avoided this pub for a long time because of the awful previous landlady but I look forward to returning to this pub now it has new management.
Good luck xx
i went to this pub for birthday party and it is truly an amazing pub david and gillain have done really well the food that they put on for the party was delicious and enormous and we were really pleased the bar staff were also amazing
keep up the good work everyone hope to see u all very soon
best wishes Leanne xx
We’ve been to the Lincoln Arms a few times now since Dave & Jill took it over, we saw it just after they took it over and to see it now! What a transformation! They have done a fantastic job… just wish we weren’t so far away!
Good luck and all the best for the future. XX