The food is quite nice, but I really like the layout of this place! It's so quirky and cozy! Staff are very nice, although one of the guys was a bit above himself and made this mojito for me, and honestly it was probably the worst one I've ever had! I didn't have the heart to tell him tho- so I sucked it up! read more

Wig & Mitre - Mojito- he was a bit heavy handed with the lime tho! - Pubs Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

Super kind staff, delicious food, charming ambiance. A wonderful place to visit in Lincoln.

In looking at my notes and doing reviews, I found that I had failed to do some reviews from our recent UK visits. This is one. We did not eat here, so this review and score must be taken with that context. We went here each evening we were in Lincoln, however, because it is a nice place with excellent cask ale and right in the heart of the medieval city,where we were staying. The place is nice inside with nice, and comfortable traditional old decor. They had 4 cask pumps but one was out when we were there, so theyhad 3 excellent caks ales: the local, outstanding 49 Squadron, plus Black Sheep Bitter and another I can't remember. The cask 49 Squadron was in excellent condition. Service was great, very friendly and they were clearly doing their job well. The place was more quiet than some other places nearby and very laid back one evening. Unfortunately, I failed to get good pictures but this read more

Wig & Mitre - A Pint at the Wig & Mitre in Lincoln, England. - Pubs Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

Wonderful little restaurant in the oldest part of Lincoln. Very cute front room with small tables, stools and a wrap around couch. When you come in head back to the bar to place your order, they will bring it out to you. One great thing about this place is if you are local and have a let the front room is pet friendly! The food and drink selection is great. I found a great vegan spaghetti option on the menu with greatuahroom sauce. I also ordered the hummus which was spot on. The staff is wonderful also and they are resonably priced, for the quality of food you are getting. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Wig & Mitre - Vegan mushroom spaghetti - Pubs Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

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Wonderful food, great service, delicious vegan options available too, and fit us in without a reservation

I can't believe I have the honor of writing the 1st Review for a place like Wig & Mitre. Wig & Mitre, a family pub-restaurant is really what fine British dining is all about. There are cask ales, great food, and an old English atmosphere. It is located a few minutes away from Lincoln Cathedral, but on top a street literally named "Steep Hill." But don't fret, the uphill battle is worth the reward. They have an extremely hospitable and friendly staff. They are running around everywhere through the various parts of the house serving dinners, putting out cutlery, and serving bread. Yet, they are never too busy to fulfill a request. Though the a la carte menu is extremely tempting (£12-21 for a main), the set menu offers are just too good of a deal to resist. They are offered all day until 10pm. The prices are £12.75 for two courses and £15.25 for three courses. Everything on their menu is seasonal and local. Choosing from the three course set menu, I was having the chicken livers, salmon, with a ginger cake to finish. Everything tasted so freshly home-cooked it was like going home for dinner. I could not believe how delicious something as simple as chicken liver was--from the juicy liver to the gravy it was drizzled with. It literally melted in my mouth. I suppose I was being less adventurous by ordering the salmon, but I did not complain. It was flakey and juicy, and just a little undercooked in the middle. My ginger cake was warm and gooey, like it had just come out of the oven. The caramel sauce that topped it complimented it perfectly. I was so happily content at the end of my meal. All those stickers and awards in their windows do not lie. I'm not sure if I'd call this a gastro-pub, as I think it sounds a little pretentious, which W&M definitely isn't. So let's just say a pub with extremely good food. The food is definitely worth a day trip to Lincoln! P.S. Don't worry if you can't get a reservation. There are tables for people coming and going, and those that are for reservations. All of them have the same menu. read more

Wig & Mitre - Pubs Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

The Wig and Mitre is best approached by going to Bailgate or Castle Sqare and walking down as it is almost at the top of Steep Hill. it is close to the court in the castle and therefore gets frequented by barristers and lawyers. Tourists also like it so it can be quite crowded. Probably best to have a beer, in the bar, in the day as a pot of tea and a bikki can rush you £6-7. It does however have an excellent upstairs restaurant. I had one of my graduation dinners there. As well as a great range of food and wonderful breads they also printed us special little commemorative menus to keep. Lovely touch that. Not cheap but excellent food and polite, friendly service. read more

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What do I know about British fare? Not much. I had the opportunity to visit this pub on a business trip in December of 2011. I was very pleased with the service and the food. Of course, we may have gotten special treatment since we reserved the entire second floor. I can't comment on the prices, since I didn't pay for it and I don't know what's normal for the area. I had the cauliflower soup as a starter, the duck for a main, finishing with the chocolate and orange mousse. The portions were just right, and the salt was on the low side, which is the way I like it. I was happy to try some of the local beers, but the selection seemed limited. Being in a large party, I had the opportunity to see most of the items offered on the menu. Every plate was presented in a simple yet chic style. I like the fact that the menu is seasonal and the food is local. I look for that in any restaurant. I'll be living in the area in the near future for a 6 month stint and the Wig and Mitre will be on my list as a regular stop. I want to see their spring and summer offerings. read more

So after a disappointing visit to the Wig & Mitre last year, this visit brought it back to the standard I know and love. After looking at the menu and the specials board... I had trouble narrowing down the decision... the duck breast sounded amazing, but I went with the two course special for £12.95. I went with the soup of the day... now when I read the board, I saw 'Creamed Parsnip Soup'. That's not what it actually was. Apparently the squiggle on the board was 'Curried Parsnip Soup'. You can imagine my horror when this dark yellow liquid was placed in front of me. To make a long story short... I had a very bad experience with curry when I was a child. It involved a very spicy, extremely strong tasting, and neon looking curry and a tall glass of milk. Did I mention I'm a lactard (for those of you not current on the lingo that means lactose intolerant)???? I don't think I need to say anymore, but just the smell of curry makes me a bit nauseous. The smell wasn't too strong, so I decide I will take a taste of it. It was not too strong and I did make myself have a few spoonfuls. I will say that it was really salty, in fact I think that is more the reason that I stopped, rather than the curry. That's why this visit received four stars instead of the five that the next dish earned! I had a half pint of the Winter Wellie to wash it down. For my main, I went with the smoked haddock with poached egg, potatoes, and a wholegrain mustard sauce. This dish was wonderful!!!! The smoked haddock was beautiful, the sauce with the yolk from the poached egg was creamy and delicious, and the potatoes were wonderful as well! This is, hands down, the best dish I have had at the Wig & Mitre. Everything about it was just right! Moral of the story: skip the curried parsnip soup and go straight for the smoked haddock! read more

Wig & Mitre - Smoked haddock - Pubs Near Me - Lincoln, LIN

I always head to the Wig and Mitre when in Lincoln. It is a foodie pub (I would hesitate to tar it with the epithet 'gastropub'). Its name gives a clue to its location, near the courts in Lincoln. There are different menus ('sandwich', 'breakfast' etc etc.) These are all available on the website. It is perhaps notable for having the most expensive pub starter I have ever seen - Iranian Sevruga Caviar with Blinis and Creme Fraiche which will set you back a cool £68.70! Happily the rest of the food is a little more reasonable than that. read more

We were in Lincoln for the weekend and hadn't booked a restaurant. We looked up the Wig & Mitre on Yelp and it had some good reviews so we thought we'd give it a shot. As long as you can find a table you are sorted; you then order your food and wine from the bar. Modern British menu with lots of specials. Great menu and we were both spoilt for choose. The service was quick, friendly and efficient. The food was excellent, and we had two mains and a bottle of wine, and still got change from £50. We would definitely come back again. read more

Food here is pretty darn good. They usually have a decent variety of specials. Service is quick and friendly, but they seem to be a little stingy with the ketchup. read more

I admit it is quite a few years now since I lived in Lincoln, but when I did I visited the Wig as often as possible! It was, quite simply, an outstandingly good pub-cum-restaurant; the food was consistently exquisite and the beer was good too. It was a little pricey, it's true, but then as with most things in life you get what you pay for. I have been back more then once since and it has never disappointed. The only word of advice I'd offer if you're planning a visit is to approach the pub from the top of the Steep Hill; it's about 80% of the way up, so if you approach it from the bottom you may struggle to get there if you're as unfit as me! read more

This place is amazing! An absolute must go when in Lincoln!!!! Get the blade of beef, though a bit pricey it was so... delicious I would pay for it again and again. Also, get the cheese plate and no meal is complete without a beer or glass of wine. read more

Impressed, good service, well cooked food. Definately recomended.

Excellent side wine shop! Pub is huge and loads of lovely seating. Service is excellent! Food is great.

Like everyone these days, you're only as good as your last job / meal. The Wig and Mitre has a sister, The Bottle and Glass at Harby; my wife and i have spent much time and money at both and have loved the whole experience and value for money. HOWEVER, over the past year we have gone with friends to both and there has been an unacceptable change; the prices have risen and the food has fallen; four of us went to both places recently, the Wig i ordered pan fried red mullet for starters, it was lost in the centre of a large plate as the mullet, set on cooked peppers was two pieces of about an inch long, which for £7.50 did nothing for my appetite, it tasted OK, but it probable cost 50p to make. My wife had twice cooked soufflé, a much larger and very tasty dish, albeit a little too salty. Our friends? the lady is gluten intolerable which is easily catered for in a local Chinese take away, the Wig, none of it, from starters to pudding there was very little available which in today's day and age is unacceptable. And now for my main course, my wife and i ordered steak which was a medium for my wife and rare for me, my wife's was about right, mine was over done, i sent it back and was presented with a better looking piece, however, neither my wife or me could cut it despite having sharp steak knives and it was impossible to eat. The bill, £144, the last bill for four of us at the Bottle and Glass? £180, i inspected the bill and found we were overcharged by 30 quid. Oh dear, small portions, too expensive and poor quality produce. The world is a greedy place and customers who can still afford to go out to eat should expect the best. read more

Went for a wine tasting and followed with a dinner. Food was first rate and the service was very good.

Situated on steep hill, very touristy but excellent food and drink

Generally a nice meal - poor service as I ended up waiting ages for my desert to be cleared and an equally long time to pay my bill. I had to leave the table to do so. All diners beware of the disclaimer they have about their food. Luckily I escaped unscathed. read more