Nightlife in Lincoln
Lincoln is a cathedral city on a hill, with its nightlife mostly at the bottom and quieter pubs at the top. Here is how a night out here divides.
The Brayford Waterfront
The Brayford Waterfront, around the old inland harbour at the foot of the hill, has bars and restaurants by the water, with a student crowd in term time.
The Brayford Waterfront, around the old inland harbour at the foot of the hill, has bars and restaurants by the water, with a student crowd in term time.
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The city centre
The High Street and the streets around it carry more bars and later venues. They are busiest from Thursday to Saturday.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Lincoln itself.
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Bailgate and uphill
At the top of the hill, Bailgate and the streets by the cathedral have older pubs and a much calmer evening.
At the top of the hill, Bailgate and the streets by the cathedral have older pubs and a much calmer evening.
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Theatre and live music
The Theatre Royal brings drama and touring shows, and the Drill Hall and the Engine Shed bring music and comedy. An evening built around a show is calmer than a night on the bars.
The Theatre Royal brings drama and touring shows, and the Drill Hall and the Engine Shed bring music and comedy.
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Getting home safely, and planning around a booking
Use a licensed taxi from a rank or booked in advance, check the badge and the plate, and share the journey with a friend. Steep Hill is hard work after dark, so plan the route up. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Use a licensed taxi from a rank or booked in advance, check the badge and the plate, and share the journey with a friend.
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Lincoln areas worth knowing
- Brayford WaterfrontBars by the old inland harbour
- The High StreetThe city centre at the foot of the hill
- BailgateOlder, calmer pubs uphill
- Theatre RoyalDrama and touring shows
- The Engine ShedLive music and comedy
Frequently asked questions
In term time the student crowd keeps the Brayford busy midweek. Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights.
Bailgate, at the top of the hill by the cathedral, is much calmer than the waterfront.
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