
Magna Carta
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About Magna Carta
On Exchequer Gate in Lincoln, between the Cathedral and the Castle, Magna Carta is a pub with seating spread over multiple levels and a stretch of outside seating for watching passers-by. Live jazz plays nightly, running alongside a grill menu that includes loaded fries, garlic bread with cheese, wings, cheeseburger and mac and cheese. Orders go in via an app at the table or at the bar, and the pub takes walk-ins with no reservations. Mondays bring cut price deals on draught beers and a quiz night. It opens daily, and dogs are welcome inside. An occasional busker plays guitar outside, and the cathedral sits directly opposite the door.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cathedral view seating, loaded fries, cheeseburger and monday pint deals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cathedral view seating, loaded fries, cheeseburger and monday pint deals.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the cheeseburger and the loaded fries with garlic bread and wings as standout orders, alongside a cracking pint of Guinness and cheap Monday draught beer deals. Close behind, the mac and cheese draws praise, and the chicken lunch surprises one visitor with how tasty it is despite a small portion. Several reviewers highlight the outside seating opposite the cathedral, with views, people watching, and an occasional busker adding to the draw, plus a Monday Night Quiz called great fun. Friendly, quick service comes up consistently, and food is repeatedly described as well priced for the area, though one reviewer found drinks a bit expensive. Seating spans multiple levels and the pub is noted as dog friendly with app or bar ordering. The recurring close is diners returning specifically for the cheeseburger and planning repeat visits after enjoying the mac and cheese.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the cheeseburger and the loaded fries with garlic bread and wings as standout orders, alongside a cracking pint of Guinness and cheap Monday draught beer deals. Close behind, the mac and cheese draws praise, and the chicken lunch surprises one visitor with how tasty it is despite a small portion. Several reviewers highlight the outside seating opposite the cathedral, with views, people watching, and an occasional busker adding to the draw, plus a Monday Night Quiz called great fun. Friendly, quick service comes up consistently, and food is repeatedly described as well priced for the area, though one reviewer found drinks a bit expensive. Seating spans multiple levels and the pub is noted as dog friendly with app or bar ordering. The recurring close is diners returning specifically for the cheeseburger and planning repeat visits after enjoying the mac and cheese.
Featured reviews
- Fabian Haverbeke
“Ultra cheap, although also ultra small lunch with a view in scenic Lincoln. The chicken was surprisingly good though; one of the most tasty dishes I've had in the UK in terms of British cuisine!”
- Steve Grant
“Sade was very attentive, friendly and humorous. A credit to your establishment. Very good engagement with patrons. Good banter. Steve is her favourite customer at table 62. Thank you for ensuring we enjoyed ourselves.”
- Paul Westney
“We ate and drank in this pub for the 2 days that we stayed in Lincoln. (not the full 2 days !!!) It has a great selection of beers/wines and good hearty pub food and snacks/sharers. The outside seating area is great for people watching and listening to the occasional busker. We also did a Monday Night Quiz which was great fun. The location and views are great. The prices for food are pretty reasonable and the service is generally quick. There is plenty of seating over 3 levels.The staff are friendly and attentive. There are also cut price deals on draught beers on a Monday, so at £2.80 a pint that's pretty good by any standards. I'd highly recommend this pub to anyone on a short visit to Lincoln”
- Lee “Spike” Clarke
“Great pub in a fantastic location between Lincoln Cathedral and the Castle. Friendly staff, quick service, tasty food, and good value for money. A great place to stop while exploring Lincoln. Would definitely visit again!”
- DJ Slaney
“Very nice clean pub, very dog friendly, the food was very well priced for the area that it is in. Nice size servings, Well cooked with a good menu to choose from. Easily order on the app via your table or at the bar. Give it a go you will be presently surprised.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Classic pub with an old English feel, opposite the cathedral, with grill specials and live jazz.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Bars near Magna Carta
- Stags Head Lincoln4.26210.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak, beer garden, quiz nights
- The Pyewipe Inn4.42,4081.7 mi$124ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
dog breakfast bowl, beef ale and mushroom pie, river view
- Plough4.28332.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
friendly and welcoming staff, sunday dinner, sausage and mash
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Carta | 4.42,954 | — | — | cathedral view seating, loaded fries, cheeseburger |
| Stags Head LincolnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2621 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | steak, beer garden, quiz nights |
| The Pyewipe InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,408 | 1.7 mi | $124 | dog breakfast bowl, beef ale and mushroom pie, river view |
| PloughReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2833 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | friendly and welcoming staff, sunday dinner, sausage and mash |
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