Pubs & Bars in Lincoln

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Highstreett lists 28 pubs and bars in Lincoln, 5 of them verified independent. These are the 8 its search ranks highest, starting with The Royal William IV. 16 are chains, labelled and listed after the rest.

  1. The Royal William IV, pub and bar in Lincoln
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    The Royal William IV

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Lincoln, rated 4.3 from 2,263 Google reviews.

    Traditional pub on Brayford Wharf North in Lincoln serving classic pub food, run by the Ever So Sensible Group, a small East Midlands restaurant company.

    • Open today 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    • Price ££
  2. The Jolly Brewer, pub and bar in Lincoln
    2.

    The Jolly Brewer

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Lincoln, rated 4.4 from 645 Google reviews.

    The Jolly Brewer is an independent pub in Lincoln built around live music, football and events. It hosts a jam night every Wednesday and live music every weekend, along with tribute shows and outdoor events. It serves pints at its bar.

    • Closed today
    • Price ££
  3. Red Five, pub and bar in Lincoln
    3.

    Red Five

    ✓ Verified independent

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Lincoln.

    Independent Lincoln bar with cocktails, music, and a strong evening crowd on Guildhall Street.

    • Hours on the listing
    • Price ££
  4. The Birdcage, pub and bar in Lincoln
    4.

    The Birdcage

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Lincoln.

    Real ale pub on Baggholme Road with Timothy Taylor Landlord and three changing guest ales, boxed ciders and over twenty gins. It welcomes dogs, has a beer garden, and hosts live music, quizzes and open mic nights.

    • Hours not listed
    • Price not listed
  5. The Ferry Boat - Pub & Kitchen, pub and bar in Washingborough
    5.

    The Ferry Boat - Pub & Kitchen

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Washingborough, rated 4.5 from 708 Google reviews.

    A pub and kitchen on the High Street in Washingborough, part of the Ever So Sensible Group. It serves roasts every Sunday from noon and breakfast at weekends.

    • Open today 12:00 – 11:00 PM
    • Price ££
  6. Dambusters Inn, pub and bar in Scampton
    6.

    Dambusters Inn

    ✓ Verified independent

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Scampton, rated 4.7 from 1,577 Google reviews.

    A village pub and restaurant in Scampton with a collection of 617 Squadron memorabilia. It serves Sunday lunch with a choice of roasts.

    • Closed today
    • Price ££
  7. The White Hart, pub and bar in Carlton-le-Moorland
    7.

    The White Hart

    ✓ Verified independent

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Carlton-le-Moorland, rated 4.8 from 123 Google reviews.

    A village pub in Carlton-le-Moorland serving freshly prepared food and pizzas. It has a Sunday roast menu on Sundays.

    • Closed today
    • Price ££
  8. The Railway Inn, pub and bar in Lincoln
    8.

    The Railway Inn

    Why it fits A pub and bar in Lincoln, rated 4.7 from 694 Google reviews.

    Village pub and restaurant on Station Road in Thorpe on the Hill, with large beer gardens, a heated marquee, a campsite and en-suite rooms. Food is served Wednesday to Sunday, with set sittings for Sunday lunch.

    • Open today 3:00 – 11:00 PM
    • Price ££

Built on a Highstreett search for “Pubs & Bars in Lincoln”, run 26 October 2026.

The search ranks the businesses we list the same way the live search does. Known chains appear after other results, and some big national chains, about 120 brands, are left out entirely. The live search also checks Google Places for places we have not listed yet.

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Pubs not owned by a pub company

15 of the 28 pubs and bars listed here belong to, or are leased from, a pub company, pub group or brewery, and their cards name it. The free houses and the pubs of family and independent breweries are in our guide to Lincoln pubs not owned by a pubco.

Dog-friendly pubs in Lincoln

Pubs that say dogs are welcome, and whether that means the bar, the garden or both, are in our guide to dog-friendly pubs and cafés.

Browse pubs & bars in Lincoln, with addresses and ownership status. The verified independent badge identifies our positive ownership findings.

Explore places around Guildhall Street, Heighington, Broadgate. Open a listing for its recorded address and ownership status.

About this list

28 listed places in Lincoln. Coverage is incomplete.

Listing and ownership verification are separate. No badge is neutral: ownership may be unchecked, unresolved or non-independent.

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Listed places in Lincoln

28 places
Pub/Bar
The White Hart
12 Church St, Carlton-le-Moorland, Lincoln LN5 9HR
££Verified indie
Pub/Bar
Dambusters Inn
The Dambusters, 23 High St, Scampton, Lincoln LN1 2SD
££Verified indie
Pub/Bar
The Inn On The Green
34 The Green, Ingham, Lincoln LN1 2XT
££Verified indie
Pub/Bar
The Plough
15 High St, Swinderby, Lincoln LN6 9LW
££Verified indie
Pub/Bar
Red Five
Guildhall Street
££Verified indie
Pub/Bar
The Railway Inn
Station Rd, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BS
££
Pub/Bar
The George Inn, Langworth
The George Inn, 15 Main Rd, Langworth, Lincoln LN3 5BJ
££
Pub/Bar
The Swan Holme
Doddington Rd, Lincoln LN6 3RX
££Mitchells & Butlers pub
Pub/Bar
The Ferry Boat - Pub & Kitchen
Ferry Boat Inn, High St, Washingborough, Lincoln LN4 1AZ
££
Pub/Bar
Butcher & Beast
Heighington
££Batemans pub
Pub/Bar
Blacksmiths Arms
Sleaford Rd, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2NA
££Advocate Group pub
Pub/Bar
The Jolly Brewer
Broadgate
££
Pub/Bar
Windmill Farm - Dining & Carvery
Off Runcorn Rd, Whisby Rd, Lincoln LN6 3QZ
££Greene King pub
Pub/Bar
The Royal William IV
1 Brayford Wharf N, Lincoln LN1 1YX
££
Pub/Bar
Crown & Arrows
Moorland Ave, Lincoln LN6 7JJ
£Greene King pub
Pub/Bar
The Centurion
The Centurion, Newark Rd, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 8LB
££Mitchells & Butlers pub
Pub/Bar
Wig & Mitre
30-32 Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LU
££
Pub/Bar
Nosey Parker
1 Crusader Rd, Lincoln LN6 7AS
£Greene King pub
Pub/Bar
The Homestead
Canwick Ave, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2RS
££Greene King pub
Pub/Bar
The Bull
London Rd, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2LA
££The Pub People Company pub
Pub/Bar
Harrows Inn
271 Lincoln Rd, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 8NH
£Stonegate pub
Pub/Bar
The Horse & Jockey
High St, Waddington, Lincoln LN5 9RF
££Star Pubs (Heineken) pub
Pub/Bar
Bottle & Glass
14 Main Street, Scothern, Lincoln, LN2 2UG
Pub/Bar
Gatehouse Inn
178 Newark Road, Bracebridge, Lincoln, LN5 8QJ
Stonegate pub
Pub/Bar
Millers Arms
88 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QW
The Pub People Company pub
Pub/Bar
The Anchor
133 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PJ
Stonegate pub
Pub/Bar
The Birdcage
Lincoln, LN2 5BQ
Pub/Bar
The Mailbox
19-20 Guildhall Street, Lincoln, LN1 1TR
Stonegate pub