Fancy a bite

One of the best restaurants in Lincoln 

After a rousing day roaming the Lincolnshire Wolds or exploring the famous Lincoln Cathedral, take the weight off your legs at one of the top restaurants in Lincoln. We invite you to uncork a fruity number, and cosy-up for a delicious dinner.

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Dining Room

With beautiful sash windows and pretty views across the lawns, the Dining Room is sophisticated and heart-warming, making it one of the best restaurants in Lincoln. It is the perfect backdrop for great-to-eat treats, complemented by an excellent wine list.

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Dishes like twice-baked cheese soufflé, Lincolnshire fillet steak and orange macaroon torte are just what the heart desires after a day out gallivanting.

Guest Reviews "Food Excellent"

Didn't stay only had a meal very nice staff friendly and food excellent

Mark Phillips - 17/10/2025
Guest Reviews "The food was a taste sensation so fresh and delightful"

Enjoyed Afternoon Tea with my Sister in law. The service provided by friendly polite staff was timed to perfection, being attentive but not overly intrusive. The food was a taste sensation so fresh and delightful. The table setting was perfect with fine bone china.
Beautiful country building well maintained and sympathetically set, with a pleasant calming atmosphere which was welcoming. Highly recommend.

Angie Bainbridge - Google Review - 08/04/2025
Guest Reviews "The food was delicious"

So glad we stayed here! The staff are lovely and welcoming, & so dog-friendly!
The food was delicious. The beef was perfectly cooked & so tender. Breakfast was also delicious with excellent bacon & sausage in the full English. I look forward to staying there again.

Paul Sciberras - Google Review - 07/04/2025
Guest Reviews 'The food was out of this world'

I can't say enough good things about this fantastic hotel. Every member of staff was so lovely and helpful and the food was out of this world. Our room was superb.
The grounds are gorgeous and well kept. We had two evening meals and two breakfasts and they were faultless.
We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and couldn't have made a better choice. Thank you to all of the staff who made it such a memorable two days.

Lisa Cutts - Google Review - 17/04/2025
Guest Reviews "The Sunday dinner was possibly the best I have ever tasted"

I have just enjoyed a lovely special birthday/ Sunday Dinner at Washingborough Hall Hotel. The Sunday dinner was possibly the best I have ever tasted.The staff are excellent with plenty of room around the tables and lovely atmosphere to match. 😊

Paul Dunham - Google Review - 08/06/2025
Guest Reviews "I've not been to a better place for Sunday lunch in Lincolnshire"

Lovely Sunday dinner with my parents and uncle in a beautiful setting. The food is superb but in addition the service is fantastic.

Such a great staff team, all so polite and friendly. My uncle & his guide dog were made so welcome too. I've not been to a better place for Sunday lunch in Lincolnshire. Thank you 😊

Adam Butler - Google Review - 12/11/2024
Guest Reviews "The meal was superb, service fantastic and the setting was absolutely stunning"

Absolutely fantastic. My sister and her husband booked a room for a family meal to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary.

The meal was superb, service fantastic and the setting was absolutely stunning. Never been to Washingborough Hall before as we are new to Lincoln but we will certainly be back!! Thank you very much

Kate CG - 04/11/2024
Guest Reviews This is a beautiful little family run hotel near Lincoln.

This is a beautiful little family run hotel near Lincoln. The grounds are lovely, the room we had was delightful and also had a little shared courtyard area, we reserved dining in the evening and the meal was delicious as was the breakfast the following day. All the staff were delightful, all said they were happy working for the family and it showed. We would live to stay there again.

Google Review - Annie Singh - 13/08/2025
Guest Reviews A superb venue for a quiet luxurious meal

Dined, didnt stay. A superb venue for a quiet luxurious meal. The twice baked souffle starter is exquisite. Good wine list. Reasonable value for high end dining.

Google Review - Peter Kelson - 28/10/2025
Guest Reviews Perfect

We had bed breakfast & evening meal at this Beautiful hotel, all the food was cooked to perfection, one of the best evening meals I’ve had, all the staff were attentive nothing was too much trouble, from the moment we walked through the door.

Tripadvisor review - 07/04/2023
Guest Reviews Such an amazing hotel

We had a really delicious breakfast in the morning, the poached egg was cooked to perfection and had the best sausages. They had a really good selection of foods so everyone can find their favourite.

Tripadvisor review - 18/02/2023
Guest Reviews excellent restaurant

Enjoyed dinner in the restaurant - the best meal of our short break (mains were very tender venison and vegetables cooked to perfection). Breakfast was freshly cooked with high quality ingredients - loved the sausage.

Tripadvisor review - 17/09/2023
Guest Reviews Autumn's here......wellingtons on the menu!

Aside the fabulous staff, the great room and night's sleep, and the wonderful ambiance throughout the hotel, I'd like to lord praise here on the restaurant staff both kitchen and front-of-house. The menu is dizzy with choice, but I settled on the Stilton soufflé, and for main the venison wellington. Both were utterly dazzling.....my compliments to the chef, and the waiting staff who looked after me so well.

Tripadvisor review - 20/10/2024
Guest Reviews Nothing stuffy about this little gem of a Grade II listed house!

We have been to Washingborough Hall a few times for Sunday Lunch, Evening meals, wakes, etc., over the years, but decided to have an evening meal and stay overnight.
Hotel full of character, very welcoming, and comfortable, and the whole ambience just encourages you to relax.

TripAdvisor - Vacation44398225405 - 13/03/2024
Guest Reviews Fantastic Meal

Hats off to the brigade in the kitchen as we had a fantastic meal. Fine dining is often 'anything but', however, these guys really know their stuff and place emphasis on great local produce cooked to perfection.

Tripadvisor Review - 15/09/2020
Guest Reviews Lovely Afternoon Tea

We had a great visit today, my husbands work colleagues had treated us to afternoon tea for his 50th birthday, it was just lovely, soft relaxing music playing in the background and the food was delicious.

Claire S - 23/07/2019
Guest Reviews Fantastic Sunday Lunch

Went with my wife and another couple for Sunday lunch having previously visited and been impressed then. I have to say the standards are still very high and food and service first class. Special mention to the chefs as the food was some of the best I have tasted. Cannot wait to book again and will be back next year for my daughters wedding.

14/02/2019
Guest Reviews Superb Sunday Lunch

When we arrived we were ushered to a table in the bar and were allowed to make select our menu choices at leisure. The table in the dining room was spacious and service was excellent. I had the roast beef which was delicious. I will definately return.

Julie C - 26/03/2019
Guest Reviews Utterly Divine

Stunning surroundings and a well presented dining room. We were made to feel welcome from start to finish. Requests for our 4 year old were accommodated wonderfully. The food was utterly divine! Thank you to the chef. We enjoyed 3 courses and coffee. (The 4 year old didn’t want to leave!) The canapés to start were an added bonus. Thanks to all at Washy Hall, we can’t wait to visit again soon 

Tripadvisor Review - 12/10/2020
Guest Reviews Beautifully Presented

A wonderful relaxed afternoon tea which was beautifully presented with gorgeous vintage china. The food was absolutely scrumptious and plenty of it!! The waitress/ waiter service was highly professional & we did not feel rushed at all. Social distancing if the tables made you feel safe & comfortable. Thank you!

Tripadvisor Review - 05/10/2020
Guest Reviews Cooked to Perfection

I've stayed in hotels all around the world and tasted food from Michelin star chefs but this was ALOT better. The souffle was mouth watering and the steaks were cooked to perfection.

Tripadvisor Review - 30/08/2020
Guest Reviews Another visit

This is our home from home, comfortable accommodation, gorgeous food, friendly staff, perfect for meeting friends for dinner, rooms downstairs are perfect for the dog too. Which is why we have been coming back for over 20 years ….and counting

TRIPADVISOR REVIEW
Traditional hotel bar with wood paneling, tartan carpet, mirror, armchairs, and shelves stocked with spirits. Bartender pours white wine into glass at hotel bar, surrounded by spirits, champagne bucket, and soft warm light. Close-up of bartender garnishing red cocktail with lemon wedge, hands mid-motion over wood bar counter.

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The Lounge-Bar

Our low-key-lovely bar is the perfect spot to sit back and tuck into a menu of hearty but elegant dishes. With its country-chic décor and friendly ambience, this really is relaxed fine dining in Lincolnshire at its very best.

Feeling Tempted?

 Experience two AA rosette dining at one of the best restaurants in Lincoln. Washingborough Hall has a history of fine dining and fun frolics under its belt! Booking is strongly recommended, call us on 01522 790 340. Deposit required.

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The Good Hotel Guide
AA-2-Rosette-2025
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025
Lincolnshire Life Magazine Award 2025 for Winning Best Hotel
Washy Hall Best Hotel 2024
Lincolnshire Life Magazine Award 2025 for Finalist of Best Wedding Venue
Washy Hall Best Hotel 2024
Lincolnshire Life Magazine Award 2025 for Gold Citation for Best Restaurant
Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
Lincolnshire Pride Best Restaurant With Rooms
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