Places to Eat in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire's dining scene runs from cathedral-city restaurants in Lincoln to no-nonsense seaside fare in Skegness, Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe, where fish and chips and family-friendly cafes are the order of the day. Grimsby and Scunthorpe offer a working-town mix of pubs and casual eateries, while smaller places like Louth, Sleaford and Barton-upon-Humber tend towards traditional pubs and tearooms with a slower pace.

What suits best depends on the trip. Coastal towns are geared up for day-trippers and holidaymakers wanting a quick, hearty meal, while Lincoln has more choice for an evening out, with a broader spread of cuisines and settings. Elsewhere across the county, village pubs and garden centre cafes fill the gaps, useful for a stop between market towns or a break from touring the Wolds and coastline.