Wining, dining and nightlife
Brayford Waterfront offers a diverse range of both formal and informal restaurants all offering food at very reasonable prices. British, Italian, Indian, Mexican, American and Thai food - you can find something on the Waterfront to cater for your tastes.
Barge on the Brayford
- Brayford Wharf North
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 511488)
- Website
The Barge on the Brayford is a popular destination among locals and tourists. This floating restaurant offers a range of food, including Mediterranean and seafood dishes as the specialities of the house. Sunday lunches are also served to a high standard and make a great day out for the family.
Music and entertainment are often featured on the barge which creates a fantastic dining experience. The wood panelled floor and friendly staff make the barge a pleasurable dining experience and a first choice when deciding where to eat around the Brayford waterfront.
ASK
- Brayford waterfront
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 545321)
- website
ASK Restaurant is located on the Brayford Waterfront and offers a quality Italian menu. Starting as one ASK restaurant built in 1993 by Adam and Samuel Kaye, (their initials form the restaurants name) it then formed ASK Central in 2004. Now it boasts over 180 pizza and pasta restaurants across the UK. Each restaurant has a unique design layout, with individual charm and character present in each establishment. This is a restaurant for young and old who want to enjoy a traditional Italian night out.
Holiday Inn Brasserie
- Brayford Wharf North
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 544244)
- website
The Courtyard by Marriott Brassiere is located on the Brayford and has been getting rave reviews. Dining is to a high standard while offering great value, and its family orientated approach is a plus among families.
Food is served all day in the Café Bar. The restaurant has a large full height window that gives a nice view of the Brayford Waterfront. The Courtyard Brassiere is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Courtyard Café Bar is open for lunch and dinner.
Lloyds (Square Sail)
- Brayford Wharf
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 559920)
- Lloyds website : Wetherspoons website
Lloyds, Square Sail (Wetherspoon's) offers a range of food from light snacks to main meals served from noon till 10pm Monday to Saturday and noon till 9pm on Sundays.
Located on the Brayford waterfront, its competitive prices and special offers draw in many punters including a lot of students. Unlike most Wetherspoons the Square Sail plays music that makes the place a lot livelier. This friendly establishment is also suitable for children.
Thai One On
Thai One On provides authentic Thai cuisine and is located by the Brayford Waterfront on the upper level above the Indian restaurant Planet Masala. It has top quality chefs from Bangkok working for the restaurant, prices range from just £7.99 at lunchtime to around £15 for a main meal in the evening. The restaurant is fully air conditioned.
This classy eatery offers a waiter service and disabled facilities feature within the restaurant. A lunch menu is also on offer with the usual evening meals in service every day throughout the year.
Planet Masala
- Brayford Wharf
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 511511)
Planet Masala offers authentic Indian cuisine and can be found on the newly regenerated Brayford Waterfront. It serves lunch and dinner from an extensive menu at typical restaurant prices ranging from £5-£10. The restaurant caters for large parties in its large upper seating area. They also offer great student deals with an all you can eat buffet lunch for under £6. They are open seven days a week throughout the year.
Nando's
- Brayford Wharf
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 511511)
- website
This Portuguese restaurant was introduced to the UK in 1993 and is famed for its flame-grilled peri-peri chicken which originates from Mozambique in Africa. This is a fiery chilli which means pepper-pepper in the African language of Swahili.
The concepts of pride, passion, courage, integrity and a family orientated feel are the basic elements that Nando's abides to and it also prides itself on its unique relaxed informal service.
Royal William IV
- Brayford Waterfront
- Lincoln
- LN1 1YW
- (01522 528159)
Royal William IV is a traditional public house located on the Brayford waterfront and offers its customers a good range of food such as fish, steaks and vegetarian options with a wider selection also available on their specialities and continental menu. Freshly made sandwiches are available at lunch time for those of you after a light lunch.
The Royal William also offers the perfect atmosphere to sit out by the Brayford enjoying a drink, catching up with friends and enjoying the great atmosphere of the Brayford Waterfront.
Look out for the special meal deals on the board outside the pub for some great money saving offers. It has a welcoming environment, the staff are informative and helpful and the food is of a high standard.
Tootsies
- Unit C
- The Glassmill
- Brayford Waterfront
- Lincoln
- website
Tootsies offers a typically American menu of burgers, chips and milkshakes and a breakfast option. Tootsies are known for their mouth-watering food and customer service, prices tend to average at £7 per meal. Tootsies are also a great alternative for children as it offers organic and fresh foods as well as entertainment including balloons and other activities throughout the school holidays. The restaurant and its staff will go all out to live up to their motto: “Tootsies, the best burger you've ever eaten.”
