Magna Carta
“Classic pub with an old English feel, opposite the cathedral, with grill specials and live jazz.”
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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.
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Menu & Prices
78 dishes · mains £6–9- Piri Piri Chicken Melt Baguette£8.79
- Philly Cheese Steak Baguette£9.29
- Chicken & Bacon Club£8.29
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Baguette£8.79
- Hunter's Chicken Melt£8.29
- Jacket Potato£7.29
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating with cathedral views, draught beers and ales, busker playing guitar and Monday night quiz.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating with cathedral views, draught beers and ales, busker playing guitar and Monday night quiz.
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
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the staff, describing them as friendly, helpful and quick. One server answered plenty of questions about Lincoln, another is praised for good banter, and a third for going above and beyond. Food comes next, and diners name the cheeseburger, the mac and cheese, loaded fries, garlic bread with cheese and wings. One calls the chicken among the tastiest British dishes they have had. A cracking pint of Guinness and a good choice of beers and ales also come up. Outside seating with a view of the cathedral is a frequent draw for people watching in the sun, and one reviewer calls the pub clean and very dog friendly. Several describe the food as good value, though one found the lunch ultra small and another thought it a bit expensive. Reviewers also mention a Monday night quiz and a local busker playing guitar outside.
Location
Bars near Magna Carta
- Wig & Mitre4.31,3460 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kidsWi-Fi
fish finger sandwich, sunday roast potatoes, beef & ale pie
- Widow Cullens Well4.35060 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
liver and mash, fish and chips, board games and puzzles
- Prince of Wales4.51,3350.1 mi£10–40ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
bottomless brunch, cocktails, pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Carta | 4.42,954 | — | £15–30 | outdoor seating with cathedral views, draught beers and ales, busker playing guitar |
| Wig & MitreReservations · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.31,346 | 0 mi | £20–30 | fish finger sandwich, sunday roast potatoes, beef & ale pie |
| Widow Cullens WellWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3506 | 0 mi | £10–20 | liver and mash, fish and chips, board games and puzzles |
| Prince of WalesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,335 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | bottomless brunch, cocktails, pizza |
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