The Wig & Mitre
Wig & Mitre
A long-standing pub at the top of Steep Hill, between the castle and the cathedral, run by the same family since 1976 and known for its cheese soufflé and Sunday roast.
The Wig & Mitre is at the top of Steep Hill, a minute or two from both the castle and the cathedral. Its small rooms have old timber beams and stone walls. The bar is downstairs, and the upstairs restaurant is quieter. The same family has run it since 1976, and dogs are welcome. Signature dishes include twice-baked cheese soufflé, ham hock starter, steak, chicken pie, lamb shank, sticky toffee pudding and Sunday roast. Two- or three-course set menus offer better value than à la carte, and afternoon tea is also served. The beer includes the pub's own Wig & Mitre Ale. It is very busy in peak season and at weekends, and reviews mention slow service and inconsistent food at times.
Opening hours
Open daily, with food served all day (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Bailgate
- Steep Hill
- Jew's House
- Lincoln Castle
- Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace
- The Collection Museum
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Usher Gallery