The Lion & Snake

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Welcome to The Lion & Snake, Lincoln's Historic Pub

Established as one of Lincoln's oldest trading pubs, The Lion & Snake has built a reputation for welcoming hospitality and quality service. Our venue combines historic charm with modern comforts, offering a diverse menu of pub classics, steaks, burgers, and seasonal dishes served daily. With dedicated food service hours and nightly special offers, we cater to both casual diners and those seeking vibrant social experiences. Our accessible premises feature a beer garden, high chairs, and baby-changing facilities, ensuring comfort for all guests including four-legged companions. The pub maintains traditional cask ale offerings alongside contemporary beverages, complemented by free Wi-Fi and sports viewing options.

Our team prioritises creating memorable experiences through consistent service standards developed over decades of operation. Regular patrons appreciate our commitment to maintaining a relaxed atmosphere while delivering value through weekly deals and seasonal promotions. The venue's central location at 79 Bailgate positions us as a convenient meeting point for locals and visitors alike. Our operational history demonstrates enduring relevance in Lincoln's hospitality scene, adapting to modern expectations while preserving core values of warmth and authenticity.

Services

Pub Food Beer Garden Dog-Friendly Sports Viewing Seasonal Menus Accessible Facilities Free Wi-Fi Baby Changing High Chairs Cask Ales

Highlights and features

We serve fresh seasonal menus daily with nightly special offers
Our beer garden provides outdoor seating for relaxed dining
Dog-friendly policy welcomes pets in designated areas
Accessible facilities including baby changing and high chairs
Sports fans enjoy live matches on multiple indoor screens

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Pub Food

We serve freshly prepared pub classics and modern dishes daily from 12pm-9pm weekdays and 12pm-8pm Sundays. Our menu features steaks, burgers, curries, and seasonal specials. All meals are cooked to order using quality ingredients, with options available for vegetarians and children.

Beer Garden

Our spacious beer garden provides comfortable outdoor dining and drinking space. Perfect for sunny days, it features seating areas that accommodate groups and individual guests. The garden maintains a relaxed atmosphere while remaining conveniently accessible from our main bar area.

Dog-Friendly Policy

We welcome well-behaved dogs in designated areas of our pub. Owners can enjoy meals and drinks with their pets nearby, with water bowls and cleaning facilities provided. Our staff ensures both human and animal guests receive appropriate attention during visits.

Sports Viewing

Multiple screens broadcast major sporting events throughout our venue. We show football, rugby, and cricket matches with optimal viewing positions from all areas. Sound levels are carefully managed to maintain comfortable conversation while following live action.

Seasonal Menus

Our menus change with the seasons to feature fresh, locally available ingredients. We offer 40% off main courses during promotional periods, with Christmas menus showcasing traditional festive dishes. Specials are clearly marked on digital displays and printed menus.

Questions

What food service times do you have?

We serve food daily from 12pm-9pm weekdays, 12pm-9pm Saturdays, and 12pm-8pm Sundays.

Can I bring my dog to the pub?

Yes, we welcome well-behaved dogs in designated areas of our venue.

Do you show live sports events?

Yes, we broadcast major football, rugby, and cricket matches on multiple screens.

Are there special offers available?

We currently offer 40% off main courses with code available via email sign-up.

Is the pub accessible for disabled visitors?

Yes, we have accessible facilities including wheelchair access and baby-changing stations.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday 11am-12am, Saturday 11am-12am, and Sunday 12pm-11pm.

Reviews (6)

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J. J.

Jan 24, 2022 Report

A visit to historic Lincoln on a crisp cold but sunny day might for some be a roll of the dice or clutching at straws in an attempt to wish away the winter and focus on the harbingers of spring.
And, there is no ground hog called Phil to soothsay and hasten that process. However, let's not get ahead of ourselves, The clear skies, sunshine at an angle unseen in main season and semi dry cobblestones are a magic to behold in themselves. And... Seeing the Dickensian style buildings in the twilight and the sun, blanket the sides of a huge multi faceted piece of medieval artwork in the form of a cathedral

Ian Grice

Dec 23, 2021 Report

Visited 2 years ago in summer and had some food . Had a few beers on new years eve here and still a good pub

Mark Carnell

Dec 14, 2021 Report

We only stopped in for a snack lunch and a couple of drinks but they were very helpful and pleasant even though we weren't spending a lot of money. Seemed to have quite a few locals in so must be ok. Their chicken strips were particularly nice and appeared to actually be home made.

Glenys Newton

Nov 26, 2021 Report

Looked a nice old fashioned pub so we decided to try the food. They had a lunch time special on the menu and we ordered at the bar. Expected the discount to apply when the till totalled but it didn't. We queried it and were told the discount only applied between 2-4pm. When we checked the menu again we saw a rectangular box had been drawn around the time in the menu to obliterate the 1 in the number 12. I photographed it. Hmm. Not nice. All the menus were marked the same. We talked about it, feeling stitched up, but having arranged to meet in the Bailgate and on time constraints we decided to stick

Neil Hobbs

Nov 23, 2021 Report

Excellent food and ale! Atmosphere was busy music was good. Will return especially as the have a megga mixed grill as opposed to the standard one I had. Staff were efficient and perfect hosts.

Paul Dransfield

Oct 24, 2021 Report

Nice little pub at the top of step hill in Lincoln. Staff are very engaging. Traditional pub food is ok