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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
Enjoy the bar/lounge at this 3-star Lincoln inn

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Dining
Front of property
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Middle Street, Dunston, Lincoln, England, LN4 2EW
  • Place, Nocton Village Green
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Grounds of Nocton Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 119 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lincoln

In Lincoln .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lincoln inn, you'll find Nocton Village Green and Grounds of Nocton Hall. Blankney Golf Club and Martin Moor Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nocton Village Green - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grounds of Nocton Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Lincolnshire Showground - 23 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ripon Arms Nocton - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Penny Farthing Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Springs Chinese Take Away - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪High Farm Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Enjoy the bar/lounge at this 3-star Lincoln inn
The Red Lion offers its guests a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Lincoln inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1700
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Red Lion offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Red Lion to the airport?

The Red Lion is 41.7 mi (61-min drive) away from the Hull (HUY-Humberside) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Red Lion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Red Lion.

Does The Red Lion offer free breakfast?

The Red Lion does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Red Lion?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

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

Is there free parking at The Red Lion?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Red Lion have a pool?

The Red Lion does not have a pool.

Does The Red Lion have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Red Lion to downtown Lincoln?

The Red Lion is 0.1 mi away from Dunston.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 131 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
shower excellent shower head just needs a clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Good place, good food, good price and great staff

Stayed 2 nights while visiting family in the area, found the Red Lion through an internet search, reviews were good and the price was reasonable, so we booked. Very happy we did, all the comments from the good reviews we found to be accurate. The only negative comment I could make is that, by necessity electric showers are fitted and they are a bit whimpish! You to run around to get wet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

David

Traveled with family
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

malcolm

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

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

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

Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

CHUI YUK

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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

Ian

Traveled with partner
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

Malcolm

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff where brilliant lovelystay at this place ,just right for lincoln
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

Carl

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

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