Lincoln Student City Guide
Lincoln is the perfect city to satisfy all your needs: not only does it have great history, but it also has plenty of green spaces and is a foodie’s paradise full of so many restaurants that it’s hard to know where to start.
Get social
As well as our top pick The Strugglers Inn, the city has plenty of options to hang out with friends, study or have dinner with your bestie:
Restaurants
Olé Olé
Olé Olé is a family-run tapas restaurant, it’s the perfect place to spend a night with friends! Don’t forget your sombrero.
Shanti Vegan
Shanti Vegan is an Indian-inspired Shanti restaurant, it’s stunning interior makes it a place for insta snaps!. If you’re looking for easy-going vegan lunch, this is the place for you.
La Trattoria da Vincenzo
La Trattoria da Vincenzo is a friendly Italian restaurant, why not try out their authentic, home-made Italian food, from different pasta dishes to delicious pizzas.Cafes
Stokes High Bridge Café
Stokes High Bridge Café is one of the most famous coffee shops in the city, here you can taste freshly roasted coffee, fillings breakfasts, or enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.
200 Degrees Coffee House
200 Degrees Coffee House is the place to go if you want the best coffee in the city. In fact, their coffee is prepared to the perfect temperature and is bursting with flavour, they even sell freshly prepared pastries and desserts. Yum!
Coffee Cats
If you are a cat lover, Coffee Cats is the place for you! Here you can grab a coffee while surrounded by cute cats, and the best thing is that they have all been adopted from rescue centres!Bars
The Beerheadz
The Beerheadz is a pub where beer is taken seriously! You’ll find a huge selection to choose from, they do sell wines and ciders too.
The Strait and Narrow
In the The Strait and Narrow you can try over 120+ different types of bottled beer from all over the world, an insanely large cocktail menu and a comprehensive and contemporary wine list.
The Victoria
The Victoria is one of the oldest pubs in the city. It has that old English pub feel, and their staff are just as nice as their beers!Be Entertained
In addition to our top pick, The Venue, Lincoln has loads of entertainment options. The most popular with students include:
Escape Lincoln
Escape Lincoln is surely not the place for the weak of heart! This venue has escape rooms with different themes, and the aim of the game is to get locked in the room, and then solve a series of puzzles and games to find the key to escape.
Lincoln Bowl
If you enjoy bowling, you will love Lincoln Bowl. This new and modern bowling venue also has a games arcade and a restaurant.
The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is stage to a wide range of events, from live music to club nights and live comedy. The best artists in the entertainment industry perform here, so make sure not to miss it!Go Shopping
In a city the size of Lincoln, the shopping-scene can’t be missed, especially if you’re student!
High Street
For the best retail experience, the High Street is the place to go! This street is in the city centre and is home to all you favourite fashion brands.
St. Marks
St. Marks is an open-air shopping centre with a wide variety of shops, from fashion to homeware, from gifts to toys, and from health to beauty it has everything you could want or need.
Lincoln Markets
In Lincoln Markets you’ll find fresh products coming from local farms, as well as handmade items at affordable prices. Lincolnshire produces some of the UK’s finest foods, so making a weekly trip to the market will ensure that all your meals are tasty and nutritious.Go Exploring
Lincoln, thanks to its rich history, has plenty of attractions to visit, and most of them are free!
Lincoln Castle
Lincoln Castle is a symbol of power and punishment though the ages and home to an original 1215 Magna Carta.
Doddington Hall
Doddington Hall is a privately owned late-Elizabethan mansion located just outside of Lincoln. Of particular interest are the mansion’s fine 17th-century Flemish tapestries, along with impressive collections of ceramics and paintings.
Tattershall Castle
Tattershall Castle is a magnificent 15th century red brick castle that was built for Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer of England. Maybe you’ll find some gold in the cellar!Get outdoors
Lincoln has big green spaces to explore for when city life feels too chaotic.
Birchwood Nature Park
Birchwood Nature Park is located outside of Lincoln making it a perfect day-trip. At 4.5 hectares big, the park is full of diverse flora and fauna, with wooden sculptures to enjoy as well.
Lincoln Arboretum
Lincoln Arboretum is an important historic park which was designed and developed from 1870 to 1872 by the famous gardener of the time Edward Miner. A perfect park to take an afternoon walk and stop by its café to grab a coffee.
Boultham Park
Boultham Park is a beautiful park located in the south of Lincoln which has something for everyone: a space to relax and recharge, games, and a picnic area. Go for a run or enjoy the wildlife on a lake or in the woodland walk.Earn money
Even though Lincoln is not as expensive as some other major cities in the UK, you might still consider getting a job or having a side hustle. Many students find a job within the university as student ambassadors or university application mentors: apart from gaining some relevant skills such as learning how to handle groups, working under pressure, and managing other students, you’ll gain some extra money that’ll help you to better enjoy your university experience.
Need a side-hustle with maximum flexibility? You could try part-time tutoring or becoming a web writer. Since the pandemic, opportunities to work remotely are now plentiful; the content creation and writing industry are always looking for people for just a few hours per week. According to The Balance (2022), the best platforms to find a job are Indeed (overall) and LinkedIn (best for connecting directly with recruiters). You can also check out StudentJob specifically for jobs suitable for students.
