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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
Inn in Lincoln with a bar

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
The Red Lion welcomes travelers with its inviting garden and bar. Guests enjoy WiFi, daily housekeeping, and express check-out. The billiards table offers a perfect spot for friendly competition after a day of exploring.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Middle Street, Dunston, Lincoln, England, LN4 2EW

What's nearby

  • Nocton Village Green - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Blankney Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Lincoln - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Metheringham Station - 3 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carpenters Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ripon Arms Nocton - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪By The Beck Coffee & Gift Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Property highlights
The Red Lion provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and wedding services
  • A billiards/pool table and smoke-free premises
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1700
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

Red Lion Driffield
Red Lion Inn Driffield
Red Lion Inn Lincoln
Red Lion Lincoln
The Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Lincoln
The Red Lion Inn Lincoln

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Red Lion?

The Red Lion doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Lincoln, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nocton Village Green and Grounds of Nocton Hall. Blankney Golf Club and Martin Moor Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Red Lion Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome upon arrival, the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, very accommodating with late check in. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, excellent dinner and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

This is a lovely place opposite the pub. Not noisy at all and the room was nicely decorated and equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, welcoming pub with lodges

Really friendly & welcoming pub with lodges. Room was very comfortable with everything we needed. Breakfast was lovely and we had dinner both nights, plenty of choice & reasonably priced. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness and quality of the evening meal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. John and Sam were welcoming, friendly, as were the locals. The room was immaculate and had everything we needed and the breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golf Trip - Lincolnshire

Away for golf trip. Staff excellent, rooms all appeared new so nice and comfortable. Breakfast really good. Next time I’m in the area and need a room I’ll go again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Return to an old stamping ground

Excellent short break. Host was charming & caring. Rooms are comfortable & noise free
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lord Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Wonderful car park. Wonderful pub, Wonderful hosts in Sam & John. Wonderful beer, Wonderful food. Wonderful accommodation. Wonderful beer mats. Wonderful everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two old Aussies travellers

staff extremely friendly went out of their way to make sure everything is ok no noise I'm usually a early morning person but slept in for once so peaceful will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay, but lacking in food options

Comfortable stay, but surprised to find out only do food on Fridays and Sunday lunchtime. No other meal options locally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cracking stay

A totally relaxing experience from arrival to departure. We stayed for 2 nights in November and enjoyed every moment. The food and service was fantastic. John and his staff made us feel like locals with terrific banter. He even let me win at darts (lol). I will definitely stay there again whenever I am in the Lincoln area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glad to have seen other review sayin no food on Sunday night, very convenient ground floor if you have luggage that can’t be left in car. Very helpful reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent 2 night stay!

Excellent stay at the Red Lion. John, the landlord, is a lovely bloke and nothing was too much trouble for him. Breakfast was freshly cooked and lovely. The room was airy, bright and warm. Very comfortable. Lovely big shower room with fluffy towels and nice toiletries. Had a couple of pints in the pub on the evenings-definitely a pub you’d want as your local. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing little hotel

I honestly cannot recommend this place highly enough. The room was lovely and clean with superb attention to little touches. The staff were genuinely friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. I was also pleasantly surprised by the cost of the room. Seriously, this is a superb hotel to stay in :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHUI YUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Accommodation was clean and a very high standard. Owner was friendly and helpful and breakfast was great. Will definitely stay here again if in these parts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hosts…

I will definitely be back at the Red Lion when I’m next in the area, it’s a lovely pub and the rooms which are located just across the car park are excellent. They’re clean, comfy and small touches like crisps and biscuits top off a lovely place. The hosts are very nice and they’re very welcoming within the pub aswell which serves outstanding food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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