Lawson's Bar & Bistro — Restaurant in Lincoln

Passing by, I had never until a few weeks ago, found Lawson’s open. An A-board in the street with the lunchtime menu.

First impressions, an old stone building, as are most of the buildings in the street, the restaurant had empathy with the building.

The first floor opens out onto a courtyard. No shade, and a high wall blocks the view of the surroundings.

I was directed to a table for two.

A menu was brought, I decided upon soup of the day and slow roast belly pork, and cold water.

The vegetable soup was excellent, with two large chunks of bread and a tiny pat of butter.

Followed by slow roast belly pork with vegetables. The spices in the mash was overdone. I would have appreciated an additional slice of belly pork, on the other hand, it was lunchtime and probably would have been too much

A short cocktail list on a board by the bar.

I was brought a dessert menu. Nothing I fancied.

In the evening it closes quite early at nine. Maybe due to the binge drinking bars nearby, it would not be safe for diners or staff.

Staff pleasant...

This is probably the best restaurant in Lincoln. All the dishes were cooked to an exceptional standard. The 10oz ribeye with an outstanding serving of pepper corn sauce was spot on, Forget the small pots you get else where, having the extra to mop up with your chips juts hits the spot for me. The beef blade simply could of not been cooked better it was so tender you only need a fork to eat it. Not one of our party of four could find any issue at all with the top quality of the food served. The kitchen here knows how to cook food. The staff were very polite and help full. The place it self is nice and provides a good dining experience. I think the price is a fair match for the quality of food. If you are looking for somewhere special to take a partner for a good night out this is the venue, You will not be disappointed. I guess the best review statement is we are going...

Our first visit, staff were so helpful and attentive as soon as we arrived, lovely surroundings a great atmosphere. Meals and drinks arrived quickly, starters were very nice. Main meals arrived after a short break and looked very nice I had chicken strips cooked in a creamy Tarragon sauce with potoato and a decent bowl of mixed summer vegetables all nice and hot. Was very very tasty and decent portions. There were 5 of us together and all meals were delivered together and enjoyed by everyone. Deserts were very nice and once again decent portions. The service by the waiter and waitress was spot on very polite and attentive. Venue choices were varied and fantastic choices available. We all agreed we would visit again very soon to try something different off the venue. Nothing to fault at all from any of us which is unusual. Highly...