The Old Vic

Freshly brought back to life, The Old Vic in Cleethorpes is one of those pubs that's gone from "remember when…" to "okay, this is actually a bit of a moment." After a full refurb, it's now a big, lively, anything-can-happen kind of place that leans hard into fun, and dogs are welcome inside too.

Inside, it's open, modern and buzzing. You've got big screens showing live sport, music in the background, and that steady hum of groups, laughter and "we'll just stay for one more." There's even a dedicated karaoke room if the night takes a turn into main-character territory, plus a few unexpected quirks (yes, the disco toilets are real). It's firmly drinks-led, with a wide range of options at easy-going prices.

It's ideal for a casual stop that quietly turns into a full evening, with a proper community pub feel underneath it all. Friendly, welcoming, and busy in that reassuring way where you know you've picked somewhere with a bit of life to it—and nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while the humans have all the fun.