Lion & Snake

You'll find the Lion & Snake tucked right into Bailgate's cobbled stretch, where the medieval townscape makes everything feel a bit more substantial than your average pub. It's the kind of place where locals outnumber tourists, which says something in this part of Lincoln. The ale selection takes itself seriously without being snobby about it — they rotate proper cask beers and know their stuff, so if you're into that sort of thing, you'll be in good hands. It's got genuine character, the sort that comes from being a proper neighbourhood pub rather than trying to manufacture it.