Wig & Mitre

Reviews

• Ian B.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  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!

• Robert M.

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  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.

• Aromy X.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  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.

• Nicole N.

  star star star star_border star_border 28 May 2026

  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.

• Joel F.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  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.