Where To Eat In Lincoln: 5 Best Places | [UPDATED 2025]
The medieval city of Lincoln is deffo Insta-worthy, brimming with long winding historical streets, pretty buildings and totally scrumptious eateries. The city itself is easily walkable with plenty of independent boutique shopping and a wealth of activities for you and your pals enjoy.
When living and studying in Lincoln, you’ll definitely learn that this is one of the best cities to stuff your face in!
Lincolnshire is one of the country’s prime agricultural areas, with plenty of delicious fresh veg to go around. Why not try one of the nations favourite bangers? The Lincolnshire sausage, famous for its unique flavours and moreish taste.
Wherever you decide to eat in Lincoln, whether it be a posh Italian or a classic pie shop, trust us when we say, you won’t be disappointed.
We hope you’re feeling peckish, because we’ve compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit for some grub in Lincoln, bibs at the ready!
1. Ole Ole Tapas Bar
Olé Olé Tapas Bar & Restaurant is a fantastic spot in Lincoln for delicious, authentic Spanish food. It’s tucked away in The Lawns complex, just behind Lincoln Castle, making it a great place to grab a bite after a day out.
The restaurant has a cosy, Mediterranean vibe, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends. The prices are student-friendly, so you won’t have to spend too much to enjoy some tasty tapas.
We’d recommend trying the croquetas de salmón for a creamy, smoky bite or the Spanish almond cheesecake for a sweet treat. If you’re craving flavor-packed tapas in a warm and welcoming setting, this is the place to be!
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Address :The Lawn 3 Ingleman Place, Union Rd, Lincoln, LN1 3BU
2. Castle View Indian Cuisine
How about an idyllic castle view whilst nomming on a curry? Castle View Indian Cuisine on Union Road serves up plenty of some moreish Indian cuisine for you to sink your teeth into.
This particular cuisine restaurant and takeaway only opened in 2016, but has quickly established itself as one of the most popular eating spots in Lincoln.
Their menu is absolutely brimming with scrumptious options, you’re pretty much spoilt for choice whatever your food preferences!
For starters, the salmon tikka or the mixed tandoori kebab are a must try, as well as the highly rated chef’s special curries.
If you like sticking with what you know, Castle View Indian Cuisine have a whole menu dedicated to traditional dishes such as the chicken korma or Balti.
Address: 11 Union Rd, Lincoln LN1 3BJ
3. The Cheese Society
Everybody loves a bit of cheese! The Cheese Society on St Martin’s Lane is a cute small 12-seater Cheese Café, serving classic cheese dishes with wine, what’s not to love?
Their scrumptious menu consists of dishes such as double baked cheese souffle, macaroni cheese, baked camembert and plenty of cheese boards to get stuck into!
Everything is prepared and cooked in-house, sourced as locally as possible! If you have any dietary requirements The Cheese Society will do their very best to accommodate.
Along with scrumptious lunches, they also offer morning and afternoon snacky treats of homemade cheese scones and toasted Lincolnshire plumbread!
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Address: 1 St Martin’s Ln, Lincoln LN2 1HY
4. Bailgate Deli
This vegan and vegetarian café is based in Lincoln’s Insta-worthy Cathedral Quarter, providing a delicious range of coffee, cake, brunch and lunch.
The Deli stocks sourdough and other breads from Wellbeck Bakehouse, plumbread from Welbourn and daily basics like free range eggs.
Bailgate Deli has a straightforward yet delicious menu, with dishes like a full vegan breakfast, poached eggs on toast, mezze and falafels and salad. As well as offering delicious drinks like fresh fruit smoothies, iced coffees, speciality teas and soft drinks!
This hidden gem is a perfect spot for you and your mates to grab some yummy food, we’d urge you to try the curry which has sterling reviews!
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Address: 4 Gordon Rd, Lincoln LN1 3AJ
5. Browns Pie Shop
Established in the late 80’s, Browns Pie Shop & Restaurant is a must visit when studying in Lincoln, because everybody loves pie, right?
No 33 Steep Hill is known for Browns Pie Shop, owned by Daniel & Carly Gill, who took over this family business in 2016.
Their menu is absolutely stuffed with tasty treats, whether you fancy À la carte, a set menu, something sweet to tickle your taste buds, or a chef’s special.
As well as pies, Browns Pie shop have plenty of other options on offer to tempt your taste-buds, such as scotched eggs, pate, fishcakes, belly pork, and many more!
The traditional pies are super delicious, whether it’s stuffed with chicken leek & mushroom, cheese, or pork, black pudding and apple, you really are spoilt for choice.
If you’re not a lover of a traditional meaty pie, fear not, Browns Pie Shop have various ‘not a pie’ options, such as portobello mushroom or lightly smoked hake with garlic butter. They also do amazing drinks such as their famous hot chocolates like S’mores hot chocolate, Salted Caramel hot chocolate and Rocky Road hot chocolate – mmm!
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Address: 33 Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LU
There we go everyone, our guide to the best places to go for a bite to eat in Lincoln – grab your mates and go for a meal out!
You should read our blog on: What Is Lincoln Nightlife Like? The Top Bars & Clubs To Visit.