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Based on 413 opinions finded in 3 websites

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A great little restaurant which is very popular so you do need to book. Lovely ambience and great service. While the menu is not extensive it has something for everyone and the food is delicious and well presented.

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614lynnes . 2024-02-22

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Very disappointed starer. wrong order taken. had to wait 10 mins partner had all ready finished theres.. main course arrived cold. will not be returning.

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Harriett1000 . 2024-02-18

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This restaurant is within a hotel, away from the main roads of Lincoln. It is a lovely walk up Steep Hill, by the Water Tower. We opted for A La Carte menu, which we thought was reasonably priced. The blue cheese souffle was divine. I have a rating system for Sticky Toffee Pudding (STP), mainly based on the amount of sauce I get. No restaurant has yet managed a perfect 10. I've only given 4/5 as we weren't greeted on arrival. We ended up "hovering" around reception for about 5 minutes and it wasn't busy. After that the service was very good.

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helen c . 2023-12-05

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Having had a wonderful meal here before we returned ..expecting yet another great meal but sadly not. The restaurant was empty apart from one other couple…the staff were as friendly as previously. I had the burger and my wife had the duck but we both agreed on leaving how bland our food was…my burger was distinctly tasteless. It won’t put us off returning but we were disappointed …

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PklmAzs . 2023-10-26

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Had a wonderful meal at 38. The lamb is still a pleasant memory! Staff attentive and kind. Will definitely be back to sample more delights.

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jainelaine61 . 2023-09-27

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What a great team. Booked on phone with Holly wonderful smiley voice arranged appointment for 7.00. Place busy lovely welcome Holly remembered me. Ordered Salmon followed by Seabass. Both tasty and excellent quality. Look forward to breakfast tomorrow

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LippyBrentwood_Essex . 2023-09-14

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What has happened to the Tower? Living very nearby, this has been our favourite eatery for years. A friend and I dropped in for a drink and light lunch last Saturday. All day menu is now very basic. We both chose a prawn and salmon light bite. What arrived was a small table spoon size of pate with a teaspoon of savoury jam on the side. Nothing to spread it on or even a few leaves. The taste was bitter, unpleasant and not of the menu stated ingredients. The texture was like dry goats cheese. We both left it as it tasted barely edible. Thankfully, we had ordered fries on the side. We asked our young waitress to express our reviews to the chef, but didn't hear anything back. On leaving, we were asked in the corridor if everything was o.k and once again politely expressed our feelings to the more senior member of staff who offered no more than her apologies. I'm really hoping it's a one off, if not it will be time to find a new local

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CazzaLincoln . 2023-09-05

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We booked the restaurant for Sunday lunch. There was 14 of us, 6 of whom were children. The staff were excellent and very accommodating, the food was lovely and we all left very full. We really can’t recommend the Tower enough.

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VickiM1501 . 2023-07-09

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How terribly disappointing in every way I booked an a la carte dinner for 2 to celebrate our wedding anniversary this evening. The only times available when I booked were 6.00 or 6.15 pm . So l booked 6.15pm . I did receive a confirmation email but didn't open it for obvious reasons because it said CONFIRMATION!!. When we arrived the no 38 Restuarant was empty ( they said it was fully booked) but we were directed to a small table in the middle of a rowdy sports bar. We went along with this and then they said you have to order your food at the bar yourself. I tried to do so in a state of some bewilderment only to be given the all day menu. I went to No 38 where I had actually booked and they gave me the la carte menu. I went back to the bar with my order only to be told we don't do a la carte in the bar !! I'm now at a total loss . Thought I'd booked a nice meal in a nice restaurant only to be shoved into a roudy Saturday night bar with pub food and no service. ....what is their problem . The bar area is absolutely packed with drinkers on a Saturday evening. Who in their right mind would think to put a 70+ couple celebrating their Anniversary with an a la carte meal in the middle ,literally, of a crowded pub. No 38 needs to decide what it is and not try to con people into booking it and then just to be given some inferior alternative in a pub. If they didn't have table when I booked they should have said so and not just put us in the roudy bar....how rude and inconsiderate could that have been. We have patronised no 38 for some years and introduced many others to it . Sadly the Tower now is just a very successful boozer with grub ,trying to masquerade as a quality restaurant in a room called 38 alogngside, and misguidedy thinks the two are interchangeable. At my ripe old age I can honestly say I have never been treated as a customer in such a desicable manner. My only conclusion very simply is GREED !!!. Rather than tell me they're fully booked they thought they could book into their pub just to keep the booking . Well thank you for ruining that celebration surprise. I won't be coming back . What a shame just from being too greedy and/thoughtless and not considering your actual customers especially,y those who are here all the year round. BE CAREFUL IF YOU BOOK HERE TO CHECK WHAT YOU ARE ACTUALLY GOING GET ....IT'S NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU THINK OR EXPECTED SADLY, HOW VERY VERY DISAPPOINTING. Please Stop pretending No 38 is a high standard retuarant if its just a rowdy pub with an all day bar menu .

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barbaramaryl . 2023-07-01

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Oh dear, what a great shame. We used to like dining here, but on our last two previous visits we were so disappointed. Family came over from the USA to see us and we took them to No 38 for a family get together. On that last visit on Fathers day, it was a complete disaster. The Sunday roast was inedible and the Yorkshire puddings were all but cremated. This was followed by ice cream served on warm plates. After complaining they reduced the bill, but I would have been happy to have paid the full amount or a little bit more if the meal was acceptable. The staff were very nice, but the food was as poor as it gets and most of it was left on the plates (x6). Unfortunately this experience has meant we will never dine here again. A complete waste of money. Sorry for this review, but it’s true!

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thomasfrancis2018 . 2023-06-19

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We went here for Sunday lunch and because the restaurant was full we were put in the bar next to an open door out onto the terrace. Prices were the same in bar and restaurant. We soon had people from the terrace using the door as a short cut despite a chair blocking use. Yhis key to people's backsides in our faces as they squeezed past. When Sunday lunch came it was cold and yorkshire puddings like dough. We sent it back and tired of waiting told staff we were leaving. We were nit charged for drinks or starters

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John B . 2023-05-27

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Fabulously creative menu , had a lovely goats cheese starter followed by chunky piece of halibut. Service extremely friendly too. Great find away from chains and beef burgers!

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Wendyanne21 . 2023-04-14

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We ate in the very pleasant ambience of the bar. Candles on the tables were a nice touch. A TV was showing sport but not intrusively and the bar was welcoming and felt comfortable for all kinds of folk including workmen. The service was excellent and there was a wide choice of dishes. We chose from the very reasonably priced menu offering 2 courses for £18 and were impressed by the presentation and quality of the food. This was our first time in Lincoln but will certainly eat here again if / when we return. Got to mention the real ales eg Ossett Brewery White Rat. Spot on. The bill was ver reasonable.

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MerlinwizardYork . 2023-03-15

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We stayed in hotel that sadly didn't have a particularly specialmenu. So i looked around for fine didning in Licoln, and came up with No. THIRTY 8. It did nt disappoint. The surroundings were pleasant the staff lovely and attentive, and the meal was superb.

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Pat Y . 2023-03-06

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I love this restaurant ! Go frequently, went to the steak night, good value, a lovely meal, staff as always very polite and give a good service. I suppose this could be considered fine dining (but perhaps not all the time), the bar meals are great value and tasty.

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Lincoln1950 . 2023-02-22

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Another great experience and the value of the Table d’hote menu is outstanding. The kitchen produces beautiful and delicious food, the sea bream and the sauce were superb this visit. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere make this our go-to place to eat.

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Freedom39439988841 . 2023-01-20

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We found this restaurant when we stayed at the hotel last year. Unfortunately we couldn’t get a room this time because of the Christmas market, but we did go back to eat. Once again, the food was perfect and the service friendly and efficient. We’ll certainly go back next time we’re in Lincoln.

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SallY S . 2022-12-02

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We went for our 30th anniversary meal. We had been looking for a fine dining restaurant and the images of food on here looked like that. We had the roast pigeon and goat’s cheese starters followed by the roast celeriac and lamb mains, then sticky toffee pudding and chocolate desserts.. The food was indeed excellent - delicious, and beautifully presented. Sadly the rest of the experience didn’t match. No tablecloths, tacky plastic flowers and ‘special offer’ signs on tables, new cutlery stuck in the middle of the table not set properly, friendly waitress but no fine dining treatment (we were not invited to taste the wine, when we asked for something she said ‘no problem’, we were not ‘allowed’ to mix table d’hote and a la carte courses…). There was another menu of pub grub (fish & chips, steak pie etc) which seemed incongruous, and the diners who chose from that seemed to be hotel guests wanting a regular dinner. Which is fine, but doesn’t create a fine dining vibe! I suggest divide the space into two and have a regular dining room and a fine dining restaurant (which you could charge much more for!) to do justice to your excellent chef.

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KayWesley . 2022-10-11

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My partner and I ate here on Saturday evening. The menu choice was small but each one sounded fabulous. We both had 3 courses that I can only describe as absolutely wonderful! There was a slight problem with my main course which was dealt with...

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mangotrifle1 . 2022-09-25

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Recently stayed in Lincoln and booked this restaurant that was near our hotel. There was a great atmosphere, the staff were very friendly, and the food was delicious.

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BobS1000 . 2022-09-23

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The restaurant is located on the other side of the castle and is also a hotel which is very good. When we arrived we were greeted by Louisa who is a dynamic host and showed us to a table which thankfully was near open doors....

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garyparker231 . 2022-08-27

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Had an amazing Sunday at the tower hotel. We come regularly but first time having roast. It was Absolutely amazing. Meat was tender and beef served pink. Fantastic Yorkshire puddings and the gravy was lovely. Hopefully the photos speak for them self

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AmyAdamF . 2022-08-18

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Ate twice at this restaurant when on mini-break - really liked it. Couldn't fault it. Wish we lived nearer!

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janbrad . 2022-08-11

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4 of us went for lunch and everything was great. Very well presented with 5* staff. The price for the food and drink was also very reasonable. We will definitely be going again.

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keith_roe6 . 2022-07-30

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We eat at the restaurant during our two night stay and could not fault the food or service. It is a busy popular place with a separate bar area. Enjoyable evening thank you.

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Kascrofton . 2022-07-23

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I honestly feel bad for writing this review, this over the past year or so has been one of our favorite places to eat lunch, dinner and Sunday lunch and have always been 10/10. I'm not sure what has changed the food quality has gone...

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adamlZ7829EA . 2022-07-20

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Came here for our wedding anniversary and disappointed they didn’t decorate our dessert. Ordered the fish but had to send back as found four large bones in the first two mouthfuls. Shame as the rest of the dish was lovely

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yorkieshavingfun . 2022-07-09

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Came here for a family dinner. Food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient. Dining room is comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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NickSt71 . 2022-06-17

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We visited the restaurant at the Tower Hotel (NoThirty8) one evening in February 2022. The restaurant was jam packed – a surprise since we were there mid week, so there was a lot of atmosphere. The food was good, as was the friendly service, and...

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dom1708 . 2022-04-15

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After two years of not celebrating key events with friends and family, we approached the Tower Hotel to see if they could accommodate us and they exceeded all expectations. At No Thirty 8, every single member of staff knows what they are doing and does...

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E5548UKlauras . 2022-03-14

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the food was first class and excellent. One of the best meals I've had in years. Better than a number of over rated places I've been to including Michellen starred ones. My wife and 2 daughters all felt the same

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Swynford . 2022-02-28

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Visited here to celebrate a birthday. The place was rammed which was a good sign. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. There are two menus and you can mix and match. Without exception the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Service was good and...

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JohnUK . 2022-02-22

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We ate here on 30th December 2021. The waiting staff were attentive and friendly. We had the a la carte menu and chose the pork and beef. Both were well cooked and presented with great style. The desserts were delicious. Probably the best meal we've...

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colint174 . 2021-12-30

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This was a very pleasurable dining experience. An interesting menu with food beautifully presented and a wide wine menu to complement. Prices were consistent in the area. The staff were very experienced and friendly and helpful. If I have a gripe it’s a small one,...

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LincolnBest . 2021-12-26

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Outstanding place. Food was delicious and affordable. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Highly recommended!

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AviD1990 . 2021-12-06

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This restaurant was recommended by friends who live locally. Without that recommendation we would not have visited, largely due to the external appearance of premises. Don't let this put you off- for me boring and bland- that cannot be said for the food. The food...

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Kingpaul100 . 2021-10-27

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Within easy walking distance of the Cathedral. Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely wine. Would thoroughly recommend it and will return there again.

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Constablefamily33 . 2021-10-12

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An early supper in Lincoln, with No THIRTY 8 being a short stroll from our hotel, through cobbled streets and the daytime city winding down and night time taking over. A slight mix up over our having telephoned to book a table but, luckily being...

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FiftyFifty5050 . 2021-10-10

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Small but tasteful hotel restaurant serving the most amazing food and drink! The staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive and the food really is not to be missed!

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AndyF1632 . 2021-10-02

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Fabulous food, very accommodating as we were eating at 3.00pm andcwere 15 minutes late and one of us was circuit so needed Gluten Free. Service was excellent. Absolutely delighted with the whole experience. Thank you No. 38.

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gillalbanyward . 2021-09-23

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Where do I start! Absolutely fantastic meal from start to finish and great value as well!!! Started the meal with a lovely bottle of wine. All very reasonably priced in fact the most expensive bottle of wine on the menu was £38. We opted for...

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Victoria M . 2021-09-17

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Yesterday evening me and my partner followed the advice of a close friend and booked into No.Thirty8! Our expectations of food quality, quantity and a professional service were exceeded. The atmosphere was perfect so much so I felt comfortable to get down on one knee...

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W7152OZcraigf . 2021-08-29

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We had an excellent lunch today which was my third recent visit. Could not fault it. My husband rated our food as being 11 out of 10! We will be returning and also recommending the restaurant to friends.

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Mole50 . 2021-08-26

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This is a comfortable restaurant with good staff. The wine list is quite limited but we had good bottles and the mark-up was not exorbitant. As starter I had scotch egg with black pudding and a mustard mayonnaise which was good and just the right...

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Ashfield531 . 2021-07-06

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This restaurant is in the Tower Hotel. My partner had the lamb which he said was delcious, as was my Beetroot and Feta Risotto. The waiter was very attentive and we had a lovely table in the window. Would recommend.

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brindle . 2021-06-18

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Went there last night to celebrate my husband's birthday and was served by Mr Izhar, he is totally great with his job! My husband is still amazed by his voice 😆. The food and ambiance were very good! Thank you for wonderful evening.

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Elle_Zainal . 2020-11-13

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Came here on a Saturday lunch was seated in the garden which is lovely. Being a vegetarian there was not much options so went for the salad cheese and pepper salad. I was disappointed that the salad was pricey for what it was. I had...

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Tigandhale . 2020-08-16

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Arrived at about 1.45 for lunch on a wet, miserable day. They had obviously been busy but now the restaurant was quiet we were made to feel welcome by the staff and we were not hurried ( or ignored ) at any point. We had...

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wendyy472 . 2020-01-10

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After being lucky enough to be born into a family that runs a magazine company that has a lot to do with food giving me the opportunity to eat at a lot of restaurants in the lincolnshire area with chefs working their hardest and also being a chef I can happily say this is the nicest meal I have had in Lincoln and the surrounding area for as long as I can remember I would like to say thank you to the entire team and I will be returning, many thanks, me and my partner had a very nice night of food and drink.

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thomassI2174ZM . 2020-01-03

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Fantastic food, great service, friendly staff, what more can you ask for? Do not hesitate. This place is great. As good as you can get

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paw197 . 2019-12-28

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We wandered out of the cold into Thirty8 looking for an early evening meal when lots of local restaurants were closed. Charlotte welcomed us into the lovely restaurant with the invitation to ‘mix and match’ the a la carte menu with the bar food if we chose. The cheese soufflé starter is just heavenly comfort food and the pheasant breast to follow was cooked to perfection. Thirty8 is a uniquely individual venture in Lincoln where national chains are encroaching on local talent. excellent food, nice wine and very reasonable pricing. Thanks for a lovely evening and all the best for the future.

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CLMonty . 2019-12-27

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Christmas Eve meal Fabulous meal fantastic food great atmosphere good fantastic staff Second time we have been to 38 can’t recommend it enough We wish you all a very Merry Christmas & we will see you in the new year 🎄🎄🎄👏👏👏

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Roy R . 2019-12-24

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Excellent meal, had one back in August too and that was a wonderful dining experience as well this is definitely my favourite restaurant. I will be back

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Nigel5578 . 2019-11-22

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I ordered the 24 hour pork belly! As you can see 24 minutes was more like it. Awful experience and my husbands salad was no better. Uncooked asparagus. Frozen broad beans and dry poor quality parmesan. It was supposed to be a Ceasar salad.Avoid. The other reviews are a lie.

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Claireholmes66 . 2019-10-26

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We had arrived for a single night to break a long journey. It was our first visit to Lincoln and we knew nothing of its facilities. We had seen a couple of unpromising, grotesquely overpriced eateries near the cathedral and were teetering on a takeaway in a hotel room with no plates or cutlery! We could eat quite early and were lucky enough to get a table here, a pleasant 15 minute walk from the hotel. Very nice atmosphere, not sumptuous,but nicely presented. BUT THE FOOD! Really can't praise it highly enough. I had venison and my wife lamb after an exceptional pumpkin poachers soup. The wine was reasonably priced, but very good. I had an equally mouth watering dessert. My wife was too full after the generous portions. An Irish whiskey for me and a wonderful dessert wine for her completed a truly memorable meal. The service was top class.There are some negative reviews for this restaurant, but we noted they were quite old.Hats off to the chef and the proprietors.

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Paul F . 2019-10-25

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Wir haben hier in kurzem Abstand 3x gegessen und waren jedesmal positiv überrascht.Sehr freundlicher Service, sehr ausgefallene Karte und hohe Qualität des Fleisches.Nett angerichtet.Für England wirklich außergewöhnlich!Das Restaurant befindet sich im Towerhotel, zudem gibt es zwei Terrassen, eine sehr große hinter dem Haus und vorn eine kleine mit Blick auf das Castle. In der separaten Bar herrscht gute Stimmung, hier ist es aber ziemlich laut.Sehr gute Parkmöglichkeiten.

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Repuls . 2019-09-01

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We have tried a good amount of the restaurants at the top of the hill in Lincoln and nothing comes close to No. Thirty8.We have been for weeknight meals and one of the taster menu nights, and the food is always innovative and incredible. The menus seem to change often and there is always a great breadth of choice for all. The staff are always wonderful and friendly, and more than happy to chat and answer questions about the food. If you're not eating here you're missing out.

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JonDoesThis . 2019-08-23

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Joli petit pub/resto/hotel pas loin du chateau.

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JordaneLabauve . 2019-08-17

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Absolutely superb. Everything about our evening out on the hottest day in July couldn’t have been better. Food was excellent and the staff were friendly and efficient. A lovely evening.

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janetwC7433OI . 2019-07-26

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This was our second visit and the food and service were of the highest quality on both occasions. The flavour combinations and pairings are outstanding. We will be returning in the near future, the chef certainly excels in his field. Being a Lincolnshire person myself it would be nice to see more locally grown produce mentioned in the menu.

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Flopsy124 . 2019-07-24

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We had selected this restaurant based on Tripadvisor reviews and were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service friendly and efficient. They dealt easily with a requirement for gluten free options.

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Eat-it-up-wor-Edna . 2019-07-23

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From arrival to departure this was a faultless experience. The waitresses were very professional and friendly with a ‘nothing too much’ attitude. The food was delightful and beautifully cooked, presented and served. Very knowledgable waitress who clarified menu choices and explained how preparation was done.

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Roadstechno . 2019-06-09

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This place is a hidden gem. The food was exceptional as was the presentation. The waiting staff were very professional, there when you needed them without being intrusive. We will be back.

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Snikwad3 . 2019-05-29

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We ate here while staying at the Tower Hotel. The meal was excellent, with quality ingredients perfectly cooked and presented. The service was unobtrusive but perfectly timed and although the resturant is small it did not feel crowded even though they were full. I would certainly eat here again.

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Wendy H . 2019-05-25

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Recently visited over Easter weekend with my family for, what I can honestly say, was the best Sunday dinner I’ve had.

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philw197 . 2019-05-13

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I do not usually write reviews, however I felt that the quality of the food and service was of such a high standard that I really should.

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YorkshireTravell2017 . 2019-05-07

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Went to Lincoln for the weekend and luckily got a table by chance. Lovely food. Reasonably priced. Excellent service. The only tiny whinge is that they took our coats but we had to recover them ourselves before we left. That didn’t ruin a very good meal.

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CCLHerts . 2019-05-07

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Very delicious starters and mains, couldn’t manage a dessert on this occasion. Food presentation was brilliant also, as well as our service. Couldn’t fault, will definitely return!

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HannahR980 . 2019-04-07

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I've never given 5* before however tonight we had the most beautiful dinner and lovely service in nice surroundings in Lincoln.

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Sightseer820676 . 2019-04-04

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I simply cannot rate this place high enough.

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philw197 . 2019-03-26

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Four of us had a great experience here. We really appreciated the choice and the quality of the food. The prices did not reflect the excellent quality and the skill of the chef. We would definitely go again if we lived nearer.

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rhmotherof2 . 2019-03-24

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I took my fiancé here for her birthday and as my mum was staying took her for Mother’s Day to kill two birds with one stone.

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. 2019-03-24

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We visited No Thirty 8 on 27th Feb for lunch and had a fantastic meal.

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. 2019-03-10

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What a fantastic a fantastic dining experience from booking to paying the bill

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. 2019-03-02

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We visited this restaurant with friends in 2015 on their recommendation but we were sorely disappointed and I reflected this, at the time, in a frank but fair review. What I did say was that the maître d was entirely appropriate in his handling of our criticisms and this would ensure that we would return one day. Just over three years later, and with the same friends, we returned to No THIRTY 8 and we were extremely pleased that we did. All our previous issues had been solely with the preparation of the food, but this time it was perfect. The small but varied menu was well balanced and the quality of the food and the presentation was absolutely superb. In addition, our waitress was very knowledgeable in the menu and most enthusiastic in her work making this a thoroughly pleasant dining experience. We were also pleased to see the same maître d and convey our pleasure with this evening’s food. This restaurant always had a good reputation but one bad experience caused us to boycott it for 3 years. Maybe a lesson learnt for us and No THIRTY 8. I can happily, without reservation, now thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

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. 2019-01-24

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We booked afternoon tea for family and friends who had joined us in celebrating our late mum's life after her funeral. The hotel staff did an excellent job of catering for around 50 guests. There were plenty of sandwiches, scones with jam & cream, mini cakes and plum bread and cheese. Everything was very fresh, well presented and very tasty, and there was plenty of tea and coffee available. The restaurant was laid out well for the buffet with enough tables and seating for all, and the subdued lighting gave a warm and comfortable environment for our guests. I would recommend the Tower for anyone looking for a lovely venue for a special occasion for up to 50 guests.

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. 2019-01-18

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What you WON'T find here is pretentious "MasterCheffy" flavour combinations and weird or random stuff on the plate. What you WILL get is good, solid cooking with excellent tasting dishes. The restaurant is recently re-furbished and comfortable and the front of house are friendly but not over-attentive. And all for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back.

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. 2019-01-08

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I had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant today with a couple of friends, including a vegetarian.

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philw197 . 2018-12-16

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It was an absolute pleasure visiting the restaurant today, I went with friends to sample what can only be described as the BEST Sunday lunch in Lincoln. The staff are helpful and friendly, and the food is second to none. What made the trip however was how accommodating the chef was for me, I had to request a couple of adjustments due to dietary requirements and what I received was fantastic.

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trickiwelsh . 2018-12-16

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We enjoyed a superb meal on a recent visit to Lincoln. The food was top class and each dish was cooked to a very high standard. Excellent service too. Couldn't fault this restaurant and strongly recommend.

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Daniho3908 . 2018-11-24

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Food outstanding, wine perfect, service fantastic, atmosphere good, one lovely little gem you will not be disappointed

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bigboylincoln . 2018-11-18

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Visitamos a nuestras hijas 21 cumpleaños en la calle después de leer las críticas en TripAdvisor. Cuando vimos por primera vez las fotos del establecimiento, nos saltamos, pero nos alegramos de haber vuelto a leer las reseñas, ya que de lo contrario no habríamos reservado para ir aquí.

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David R . 2018-10-28

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Organizamos por teléfono un almuerzo de domingo de 3 platos para 30 personas para las hijas 18. ? Tu comida comienza con un delicioso pan fresco y 2 mantecas de sabores. Todo el mundo y me refiero a todo el mundo fue atendido, el comensal exigente, el que no hago carbohidratos, el pescatarian, ¿vegetariano ?, ¡la carne y 2 vegetales! Todo fue servido fresco, caliente y presentado tan bien su boca agua. Adam y el equipo de espera hacen un esfuerzo adicional que realmente no podríamos haber pedido más. La cena del asado ofrece 3 carnes y el queso de coliflor vale la pena el costo adicional. De hecho, ¡era tan delicioso! ¡Nuestra familia ha regresado los últimos 3 domingos con diferentes huéspedes! Recomiendo encarecidamente (pero llama primero si quieres comer en el restaurante), gratis para todos en el bar.

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ArdvaB . 2018-10-11

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Encontramos este restaurante tomando una recomendación de Trip Advisor y muy contentos de haberlo hecho. Un muy buen restaurante con un personal atento. Cada plato estaba muy bien presentado y cocinado con habilidad y pasión. Tuvimos una velada muy agradable y relajante, comenzando con G&T; en la pequeña terraza exterior y luego en el restaurante cómodamente amueblado.

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Rob0853 . 2018-10-03

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We called here on a Monday lunch time - had a nice burger and chips. There is a small area outside at the front and a bigger very pleasant outside seating section at the back. Large bar as well as a separate restaurant.

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Andrew B . 2018-08-22

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An excellent find. Food at reasonable prices served on baking hot plates just when we asked for it. The nibbles starter was actually for one person but we shared as it was so large. Good cuts of gammon and steak and chips to die for. In fact these chips are the best I have eaten for years and years. Simply delicious.

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manstondrive . 2018-08-22

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Visited the Tower Restaurant for a birthday meal last week and was amazed by the quality and presentation of the food. Had 3 courses and each was excellent. We all had different dishes and not one of us could pick fault. Service was good with our waiters being attentive and very friendly. Can not wait to return!!

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345samuely . 2018-08-18

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Ate here as a party of 4, as we had friends over from Spain. All very impressed with the different elements, tastes & value. Staff were attentive but discreet & there was a good atmosphere. Overall the quality of food was excellent & will definitely return

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cheekytuckers . 2018-07-03

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We ate in the bar on Saturday lunchtime. I had the gluten free fish and chips.The best gf fish I have had. There was a special allergy menu with plenty of choice. Will definitely eat here again.

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J0xxxxx . 2018-04-28

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We live very close to the Tower and frequent it a lot for drinks and food but this is the first visit for breakfast. Lovely full English with toast and proper Tea. We were recommended it and this was so worth the early morning visit. Took our lovely Dog as breakfast was served in the bar area. We will definitely be coming again.

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Helen T . 2018-03-25

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A short and sweet review. Came here with work clients, always somewhat worried about taking people to places which are...

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maudmay21 . 2018-03-18

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Recently had Sunday lunch here which was superb and good value. Amazing food, excellent presentation and fabulous service. The restaurant is nice and contemporary with a lovely atmosphere. Very impressive.

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Jobu44 . 2018-03-11

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Excellent food, friendly service. Our go to restaurant for a special meal. Always impressed with the quality of the meals.

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LostBrit . 2018-03-03

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We visited this amazing restaurant on the 29th January 2018, a Monday evening. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves which was fantastic in its self. The waiter dimmed the lights and placed a candle on our table as he realised we were visiting as part of a romantic night away. This really helped to make the perfect ambience.

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Natalie B . 2018-01-29

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Understated decor and a quiet ambiance, good for a romantic soirée, or so we thought. I made the mistake of choosing a table for two next to a table set for 6 or 8. However the party entered as we were about to leave, but a lesson learnt!

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Illbeburgered . 2018-01-21

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Vent here for Valentine’s Day. The food was very good, atmosphere was nice and the staff professional and formal. No delays in delivering the food or any other issue. Nice pallet cleansers between the meals.

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Guntars V . 2018-01-07

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Hi. Went Sunday for drinks and food. Nice place but why use McDonald’s chips there rubbish Scampi was good Just a shame because they use to use hand cut proper chips.

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Neilcrossland . 2017-12-11

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Excellent weekday set lunch. Good choice of food, well cooked and nicely presented. Restaurant had pleasant ambience. Don't be put off by the outside appearance eg chalk boards.

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poppy57 . 2017-10-16

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Visited here for a work's night out and the food was excellent. Considering there were 14 of us the service was very good. We all chose from the set menu and I think it helped that we had submitted our orders a week or so...

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pilsworth46 . 2017-10-12

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This was our first visit to The Tower Restaurant for a couple of years but we decided to give it a try for our anniversary meal. I must say it was a great choice. The restaurant is lovely and the service was faultless and most importantly the food was amazing. We had Pan Roasted Scallops and Salmon Tartare for starters with Poached Halibut and the 8oz Fillet for main course - Delicious. Followed by Apple Tart Tatin which we had to share as we couldn't manage one each we were so full. Will definitely be going to the Tower again as it was such an enjoyable experience and would thoroughly recommend

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Anthony W . 2017-09-16

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