{"id":137201,"date":"2026-06-27T14:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T19:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137201"},"modified":"2026-06-27T14:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T19:37:16","slug":"great-british-pubs-ritz-lincoln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137201","title":{"rendered":"Great British Pubs\u2026 Ritz (Lincoln)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137201\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=137201\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137202 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ritz-Wetherspoon-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ritz-Wetherspoon-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ritz-Wetherspoon-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ritz-Wetherspoon-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ritz-Wetherspoon-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Ritz-Wetherspoon.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exclusive Interview by Karen Beishuizen<br \/>\nPhotos courtesy of David Webb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ritz in Lincoln is a former cinema which was built in 1936. It became part of Wetherspoon in 1998. An interesting fact is that the building once had a plane on top for a film release. Guest ales are a favorite, together with chicken wings. With the building having previously had stage show appearances, you can find images on the pub\u2019s walls that show some of the acts. Whilst it was only the foyer and stalls on the ground floor, that became the Ritz Wetherspoon, the decor style has been kept. The walls are all the classic wood of an English pub, but Art-Deco details and designs are included throughout. Large staircases lead to the upper level, where you can get to the bar. Ritz is a landmark in Lincoln because of the Neon lights that run all around the outside brick work. Check it out when you are in the area! <!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Since when does the building exist and when did it become a Wetherspoon pub?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ritz Cinema in Lincoln was built in 1936. It became a Wetherspoon in 1998.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What is a fun fact about the pub not many people know?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>An interesting fact is that the building once had a plane on top for a film release.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What drink is a favorite and people must try?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Patrons should always try one of our Guest ales. We have been featured in the Good Beer Guide 3 years running!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What dish on the menu is a favorite and people must try?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We probably out sell on Chicken Wings most weeks, as people take advantage of the &#8216;3 plates&#8217; deal.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Which famous people have visited the pub over the years?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With the building having previously had stage show appearances, we&#8217;ve had a huge variety of famous faces walk the stage here. From Freddie Starr to Billy Connolly, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, to Lenny Henry. I&#8217;ve attached a couple of images we have on display around the pub, that show some of the acts.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: I step inside your pub. What do I see? Walk me through it.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whilst it was only the foyer and stalls on the ground floor, that became the Ritz Wetherspoon, the decor style has been kept. The walls are all the classic wood of an English pub, but Art-Deco details and designs are included throughout. Large staircases lead to the upper level, where you can get to the bar.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Why should people visit your pub?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>People should visit for the true authentic Wetherspoons experience. We are a landmark in Lincoln because of the Neon lights that run all around the outside brick work.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For more information, check out The Ritz\u2019s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdwetherspoon.com\/pubs\/ritz-lincoln\/\">HERE<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #808000;\"><a style=\"color: #808000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authorhouse.com\/en\/bookstore\/bookdetails\/232300-BOXING-INTERVIEWS-OF-A-LIFETIME\">Click Here to Order Boxing Interviews Of A Lifetime By &#8220;Bad&#8221; Brad Berkwitt<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full\" id=\"wpforms-126533\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-126533\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"126533\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F137201\" data-token=\"d6be30e4221e193bd22b6619b0a97bf6\" data-token-time=\"1782595745\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\">\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-126533-field_4-container\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-id=\"4\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-126533-field_4\" >Email Comment or<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-126533-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4]\" >\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-126533-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-medium\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-126533-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-first wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1][first]\" required><label for=\"wpforms-126533-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after\">First<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-126533-field_1-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-last wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1][last]\" required><label for=\"wpforms-126533-field_1-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after\">Last<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-126533-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-126533-field_2\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-126533-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" spellcheck=\"false\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-126533-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-126533-field_3\">Comment or Message<\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-126533-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" ><\/textarea><\/div><script>\n\t\t\t\t( function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tconst style = document.createElement( 'style' );\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle.appendChild( document.createTextNode( '#wpforms-126533-field_4-container { position: absolute !important; 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