The Lincolnite went to try the new pie menu and crust us it was good!
Joseph gave the Free Ranger – free range British chicken and Wiltshire cured ham pie with leek and thyme – a thumbs up! Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
‘Heidi’ pie! Our resident vegetarian Connor enjoyed his goats cheese, sweet potato, spinach and red onion pie. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Moo & Blue pie – our LDR Daniel enjoyed his British beef steak and Long Clawson Stilton pie. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The new pie menu, which runs alongside the regular menu, has six pies to choose from including vegetarian and vegan.
A pie with one side and gravy is £8.95 and for an extra £1 an extra side can be added, including mash, minty mushy peas, skinny fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and a side salad.
Our photographer Steve said his Moo burger was a tasty take on the classic combo of pie, peas and mash. He got the Mothership version meaning extra accompaniments. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Pie’ve got to say that was a really good pie! Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
A ‘Mothership’ can also be ordered for £10.95 – pie, mash, peas, gravy, cheddar and crispy shallots.
This Sunday, September 30 will see the launch of the new Sunday Best pie, which will be accompanied with Yorkshire pudding, carrot and swede mash, baby roast potatoes, stuffing balls, pigs in blanket, crackling and gravy for £10.95.
The pie menu runs from 12pm-9pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm-6pm on Sundays, but the regular menu including burgers, pizza and various sharing platters and a specific vegan menu are also available.
Adam Kay inside the bar at The Dandy Lion Alehouse: Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
There will also be a special Christmas pie menu launched in November.
Owner Adam Kay told The Lincolnite: “It gives us another USP at the pub. It has started well and I hope it continues. It is an additional part of our evolving pub.”
Deliveroo and other changes
The Dandy Lion is now also on Deliveroo so we brought a pies of this news story for our editor! Photo: Connor Creaghan for The Lincolnite
Tying in with this, The Dandy Lion launched on Deliveroo last Saturday (September 22) as part of the partnership, but these are not the only changes.
A new drinks menu will launch in the next few weeks to introduce new global gins and spirits to tie in with the Dandy Lion theme.
Enjoy food and drink in the sun in The Dandy Lion beer garden. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Why not chill out a play a game of pool. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The pub also got a change in licence last week, allowing it to host live music, so any interested acoustic acts should contact the pub on 01522 538539 or via email at [email protected].
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Residents, visitors, and traders have expressed their disappointment following the cancellation of the beloved Lincoln Christmas Market, on what would have been the inaugural day of this year’s four-day event.
Although the poor weather might have deterred some people, the city’s Bailgate area was notably quiet around 12pm on Thursday, typically the time the event usually opens its doors.
Although Lincoln’s famous Christmas Market is no more this year, and won’t be opening today, there are still alternative festive events happening in Lincoln.
City of Lincoln Council’s decision to cancel the 40-year-old event over safety concerns prompted backlash from people and business but, despite pleas from opposition members, its leaders would not change their stance.
There are, however, still some events in Lincoln to get you in the festive mood this week, including these highlights:
Christmas Market at County Assembly Rooms
The County Assembly Rooms in the Bailgate will still hold its own Christmas Market that it has done for many years.
Manager Gill Hunter said stallholders had already pre-booked and 70% still wanted to do it despite the cancellation of the city’s 40-year-old Christmas Market in uphill Lincoln.
There will be a range of festive stalls, food, drinks and performers when it opens at the following times:
Thursday, December 7 (4pm-9pm)
Friday, December 8 (10am-9pm)
Saturday, December 9 (10am-9pm)
Sunday, December 10 (10am-7pm)
This coincides with the free parking at selected city council car parks in uphill Lincoln on Thursday and Friday. This is available at these car parks: Westgate 1,2,3, St Pauls, Castle Hill, The Lawn, and Langworthgate
The bar at The County Assembly Rooms will be serving hot chocolate, festive sandwiches, alcoholic beverages and more. There will also be a brewery selling bottle ale and roasted hot chestnuts will also be available to buy.
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Lincoln Castle Illuminated will run from Friday, December 8 until Saturday, December 23.
The Castle grounds will be bejewelled with festive lights and illuminated Christmas features. You can take a drip down Candy Cane Lane and also see the resident Castle dragons Lucy and Norman.
The Castle has retained its popular Illuminated Wall Walk, but the lift is currently out of action so it can only be accessed via the spiral staircase.
You can also board the ‘Mini Polar Express’ and enjoy traditional fairground rides.
In addition, there will be local vendors offering sweet treats and winter warmers, including hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Dog friendly evenings will take place on December 13 and 20.
The full Lincoln Castle Illuminated experience costs £11 for adults, £10 for concessions, £6 for children, and £28 for family tickets. Alternatively, you can choose to visit the grounds only for £3 per head (free for under 5s).
Festive fun at Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral will be hosting an array of festive events this month, including during what would have been the Christmas Market period.
Crafters market in the Cloisters – December 8 and 9 (10.30am-4.30pm)
Nativity Crafts – December 9 (10am-3.30pm)
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies – December 9 (7.30pm). Ticket prices range from £33.99 to £47.72
‘After Hours’: Walking towards Christmas – December 10 (6.45pm)
Winter Market at Lincoln Museum
Lincoln Museum on Danes Terrace is holding a Winter Market on Saturday, December 9, which has been organised by Shelf Editions.
There will also be workshops to take part in including metal wreath (£45) and felt decoration (£15) making, which can be booked via the museum’s website.
For the younger visitors there is also a free drop-in Calendar wreath craft session with the Elbow Room Collective.
Entry to the market is free from 10am-4pm with the cafe serving a festive menu from 11am-3pm.
Lincoln Ice Trail
Lincoln Ice Trail will run from 10am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.
There will be 20 Lincoln-themed ice sculptures to find – you can pick up a map of the trail from the Visitor Information Centre.
In addition, there will be festive entertainment, as well as live-ice carving demonstrations of the Cathedral.
The Travelling Historical Christmas Market
Although this event is next week, The Travelling Historical Christmas Market offers another festive alternative for people in Lincoln.
The free event will take place at St Mary le Wigford Church on St Mary’s Street between December 14 and 17 at the following times: