Lincolnshire produces 20% of the food consumed in the UK, so it’s no surprise that the county’s biggest city, Lincoln, has some amazing places to eat and drink. Whether you’re looking for the best of local cuisine, a traditional tea room or coffee house, some international flavours, a good real ale pub or a fine-dining experience, you’ll find it here in spades.
Take a look through our feed of posts below to find some food and drink inspiration for your next trip to Lincoln.
Where to find the best pizza in Lincoln
We try out some of Lincoln's finest pizza places to find the best in town for different occasions.
Sep
Where to find the best breakfasts in Lincoln
We have been on a mission to find the best breakfasts in Lincoln, from posh brunches to greasy spoon cafés.
Sep
Lincolnshire Show 2024: essential guide
All you need to know about attending the Lincolnshire Show 2023, including our top entertainment picks.
Jun
Where to find the best Sunday roast dinner in Lincoln
We tried several Sunday roast dinners in Lincoln to find the best the city has to offer.
Mar
The Vintage Tearooms, Tealby: afternoon tea in the Lincolnshire Wolds
We went for afternoon tea in the Lincolnshire Wolds at the lovely Vintage Tearooms in Tealby.
Jan
Lincoln Farmers’ Market: stall guide and dates
Lincoln Farmers’ Market brings together some of the finest vendors of fresh produce from across Lincolnshire.
Jan
Sunday carvery at The Railway Inn, Thorpe on the Hill: our review
We tried the Sunday carvery at The Railway Inn in Thorpe on the Hill, just outside Lincoln.
Oct
Late at the Lawn review: dining and drinks experience in uphill Lincoln
Our review of Late at the Lawn, a new evening dinner and cocktails experience at Stokes Lawn Café.
Mar
Crust restaurant, Lincoln: a rare treasure from a fading era
Victor Vella has run the characterful Crust restaurant in Lincoln for more than four decades.
Nov
La Trattoria Da Vincenzo, Lincoln: our review
We tried the lunch menu La Trattoria Da Vincenzo, a homely Italian restaurant in Lincoln.
Oct
Lincoln Christmas Market 2022: the ultimate guide
Our city's biggest event is back for December 2022! Here's our complete guide to Lincoln Christmas Market.
Oct
9 charming tea rooms in Lincoln for an authentic experience
Lincoln has a charming collection of traditional English tea rooms for a light lunch or afternoon break from sightseeing.
Aug
T Lounge: how a healthcare support worker created a Lincoln tea room
NHS worker Anne Reeves tells how she opened a new tea room in Lincoln in the middle of a global pandemic.
Aug
Lincoln Cathedral shop and café set to open in beautifully restored space
A sneak peek inside the new shop, café and community meeting room complex opening at Lincoln Cathedral.
Jun
Lincolnshire sausage guide & where to buy them in Lincoln
Lincolnshire sausages are the county’s most famous export. We try samples from Lincoln’s best butchers.
Jun
The Tiny Tavern: how Lincoln’s newest micropub has survived the pandemic
The Tiny Tavern, a new micropub on Lincoln High Street, opened a week before the country first went into lockdown.
May
The Kings Head Tealby: Lincolnshire’s oldest Thatched pub
We tried the Kings Head Tealby, Lincolnshire's oldest thatched pub situated in one of the county's picturesque rural villages.
May
The Ferry Boat, Washingborough: lunch at a 17th-century village pub
The Ferry Boat in Washingborough is a charming old village pub with origins in the 17th century. We tried it out for lunch.
Apr
13 brilliant beer gardens in Lincoln
We’ve all been missing afternoon drinks in the sunshine! Here are some awesome beer gardens in Lincoln to enjoy this summer.
Apr
A guide to the best coffee shops in Lincoln
Lincoln is fast emerging on the scene as an outstanding coffee destinations. These are some of the best places to try it.
Mar
The Pyewipe Inn: a scenic Lincoln pub walk along the Fossdyke Canal
The Pyewipe Inn in Lincoln is a classic British waterside pub that can be reached by a gentle walk along the Fossdyke Canal.
Feb
Coffee Cats: how a Lincoln cat café has supported rescue animals through a crisis
As a new business with animals to care for, Lincoln’s first cat café faced multiple challenges through the pandemic.
Jan
Reinventing The Birdcage: behind the scenes at a Lincoln community pub
Rachael Brooke, manager at The Birdcage, discusses how the pub has harnessed creativity to get through tough times.
Jan
12 brilliant real ale pubs in Lincoln for a welcoming pint
From wooden-beamed taverns to trendy microbreweries, Lincoln has some of the UK’s best real ale pubs.
Dec
Join us for the Big Lincolnshire Night In!
We invite you a free virtual evening of fun celebrating our county at the Big Lincolnshire Night In on Thursday 3 December.
Nov
The best of Lincolnshire in your living room: plan your own Lincolnshire night in
When it’s not possible to go out, you can bring Lincolnshire into your home instead. Here’s how to host a Lincolnshire night in.
Nov