Max’s guidebook
My favourite places to eat, drink and see in Lincoln
Amazing coffee and quirky atmosphere. They have a great selection of light food (think sandwiches, wraps, cakes etc.) with vegan and GF options available too!
200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School, Lincoln
34 & 35 Sincil StAmazing coffee and quirky atmosphere. They have a great selection of light food (think sandwiches, wraps, cakes etc.) with vegan and GF options available too!
A family run business since 1902, Stokes has a vast range of teas and coffees all of which are sourced, blended, roasted and packed in Lincoln!
They are famous for their afternoon tea in Lincoln - the High Bridge site is a beautiful tudor building (you can't miss it) and worth the visit alone!
9 locals recommend
Stokes High Bridge Café
207-209 High StA family run business since 1902, Stokes has a vast range of teas and coffees all of which are sourced, blended, roasted and packed in Lincoln!
They are famous for their afternoon tea in Lincoln - the High Bridge site is a beautiful tudor building (you can't miss it) and worth the visit alone!
The estate, situated just a 10 minute outside of the city comprises of a beautiful Elizabethan mansion with manicured gardens along with a farm shop, café, restaurant and even an interiors and gift shop!
The farm shop itself has a vast range of fresh fruit and veg, a deli counter, butchers, baked section and a great selection of fine wines and spirits.
The café and restaurant offers light bites, lunch and afternoon tea.
A great afternoon out in the countryside!
63 locals recommend
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Main StreetThe estate, situated just a 10 minute outside of the city comprises of a beautiful Elizabethan mansion with manicured gardens along with a farm shop, café, restaurant and even an interiors and gift shop!
The farm shop itself has a vast range of fresh fruit and veg, a deli counter, butchers, baked section and a great selection of fine wines and spirits.
The café and restaurant offers light bites, lunch and afternoon tea.
A great afternoon out in the countryside!
Situated in the historic Bailgate part of Lincoln, Bunty's is a delightfully nostalgic tea rooms serving afternoon tea, cakes, scones and light lunches paired with vintage tea pot, mismatched china and big band music.
Bunty's Tea Room
18 Steep HillSituated in the historic Bailgate part of Lincoln, Bunty's is a delightfully nostalgic tea rooms serving afternoon tea, cakes, scones and light lunches paired with vintage tea pot, mismatched china and big band music.
The Cheese Society
1 St Martin's LnCheese and wine... do we need to say anymore?!
Authentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails and generous portions! The staff are super friendly too - a Friday night favourite of mine!
Tequilas Mexican
77B BailgateAuthentic Mexican food, delicious cocktails and generous portions! The staff are super friendly too - a Friday night favourite of mine!
As soon as you step in the door of this family run, Spanish tapas restaurant, you are instantly transported to a buzzing bar in Seville!
Beautiful, authentic Spanish food and a great atmosphere!
30 locals recommend
Olé Olé Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Union RoadAs soon as you step in the door of this family run, Spanish tapas restaurant, you are instantly transported to a buzzing bar in Seville!
Beautiful, authentic Spanish food and a great atmosphere!
The longest established Italian restaurant in Lincoln - Gino's offers superb, traditional Italian cuisine and good, old fashioned Italian hospitality!
6 locals recommend
Gino's
7 Gordon RdThe longest established Italian restaurant in Lincoln - Gino's offers superb, traditional Italian cuisine and good, old fashioned Italian hospitality!
The second best Old Bakery in Lincoln... The Old Bakery restaurant is the only restaurant in Lincoln to hold two AA Rosette Awards. Offering the finest A La Carte dining and tasting menus - The Old Bakery is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something a little fancy!
8 locals recommend
The Old Bakery Restaurant with Rooms
26/28 Burton RdThe second best Old Bakery in Lincoln... The Old Bakery restaurant is the only restaurant in Lincoln to hold two AA Rosette Awards. Offering the finest A La Carte dining and tasting menus - The Old Bakery is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something a little fancy!
Classis and authentic Thai food! The food here not only tastes great but it also looks beautiful too!
They do also offer a take out service if you fancy eating at home!
13 locals recommend
Thailand No 1
80-81 BailgateClassis and authentic Thai food! The food here not only tastes great but it also looks beautiful too!
They do also offer a take out service if you fancy eating at home!
Quirky cocktail bar specialising in all things gin! The bar is also filled with curious antiques available to purchase (just ask to speak to the shop keeper).
We recommend trying the "Pick Me Up" if you're feeling a little fatigued from exploring the city all day!
Not a fan of gin? No problem, the bar also stocks various lagers, craft beers, rum, whisky, tequila and vodka.
The Curiosity Shop
266 High StQuirky cocktail bar specialising in all things gin! The bar is also filled with curious antiques available to purchase (just ask to speak to the shop keeper).
We recommend trying the "Pick Me Up" if you're feeling a little fatigued from exploring the city all day!
Not a fan of gin? No problem, the bar also stocks various lagers, craft beers, rum, whisky, tequila and vodka.
This buzzing bar features delicious cocktails, a large beer garden, live music and some perfect spots for Instagram photos (look out for the neon angel wings).
Great for a (semi) quiet drink in the afternoon or a dance in the evening!
Craft lincoln
272 High StThis buzzing bar features delicious cocktails, a large beer garden, live music and some perfect spots for Instagram photos (look out for the neon angel wings).
Great for a (semi) quiet drink in the afternoon or a dance in the evening!
A trip to Lincoln isn't complete without a visit to the Castle and it's historic grounds. Home of the 1215 Magna Carta (one of the only four surviving copies), the castle was constructed in the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress.
Enjoy a guided tour, wall walk or a trip to the Georgian and Victorian prison. We also recommend checking the Visit Lincoln website prior to your visit to see "what's on" - events such as open air cinemas, concerts and markets are held here throughout the year!
163 locals recommend
Lincoln Castle
Castle HillA trip to Lincoln isn't complete without a visit to the Castle and it's historic grounds. Home of the 1215 Magna Carta (one of the only four surviving copies), the castle was constructed in the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress.
Enjoy a guided tour, wall walk or a trip to the Georgian and Victorian prison. We also recommend checking the Visit Lincoln website prior to your visit to see "what's on" - events such as open air cinemas, concerts and markets are held here throughout the year!
One of Europe's finest gothic cathedrals, once the tallest in the world, towers over the city and has stunning views from the rooftop.
Visitors can climb to the top of the tower to take in the stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
We also recommend taking a walk to the cathedral at night time when the building is illuminated in golden lights - it's truly breath taking.
186 locals recommend
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster YardOne of Europe's finest gothic cathedrals, once the tallest in the world, towers over the city and has stunning views from the rooftop.
Visitors can climb to the top of the tower to take in the stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
We also recommend taking a walk to the cathedral at night time when the building is illuminated in golden lights - it's truly breath taking.