Lincoln Restaurants and Dining

(Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK)

If you enjoy food made with local produce, then the traditional wholesome cuisine favoured by many restaurants in Lincoln is sure to be a treat for visitors who are dining out. A staggering 20 percent of the nation's food actually originates from Lincolnshire, and therefore with so much choice literally at their doorsteps, the restaurants and eateries of Lincoln generally reflect the changing seasons in their menus.

The Lincolnshire sausage is especially famous in the city, so much so in fact that the humble banger is celebrated with great affection by restaurants in Lincoln and now has its very own festival each October, which attracts around 10,000 people annually. Dining establishments and pubs throughout the city serve hearty portions of Lincolnshire bangers and mash (sausage and mashed potato), which usually comes with a rich onion gravy.

What to Eat

Apart from the much-loved Lincolnshire sausages, other local specialities include Grimsby haddock, which comes deep-fried in beer batter.

You may also like to try salt pork with herbs (Lincolnshire Stuffed Chine) or a venison steak from the nearby Fen Farm. Other favourites include the very fruity Lincolnshire Plumbread, as well as the award-winning Poacher cheese.

Where to Eat

Many of the most popular dining venues in Lincoln stand in the historic part of the city, close to the cathedral and often housed within traditional black and white Tudor buildings. On the Bailgate, the Lion and Snake Hotel is the most historic pub in Lincoln, dating make to the mid-17th century, and comes with its own restaurant serving homemade pub grub at its very best.

The Jew's House on Steep Hill is particularly characterful and occupies a beautiful 12th-century building. A very upmarket restaurant with affordable meals, the Jew's House now ranks amongst the best restaurants that Lincoln has to offer. Close by, Browns Restaurant Pie Shop is a must, serving traditional chicken, rabbit and pigeon pies, along with Dorset scrumpy cider.

Plenty of inexpensive cafes, bakeries and eateries are spread around Lincoln, with the High Bridge Cafe on the High Street being a dependable choice and known for its English afternoon teas. Cheap dining is also available in the various bars in the city, which are to be found on the High Street and lining the trendy waterfront. Wherever you choose to eat out, look out for the 'Taste of Lincolnshire' logo, which indicates that you will be supporting locally sourced produce.