A new pizza bar and kitchen will open in uphill Lincoln later this summer when a Lincoln couple rebrand their independent pizzeria business.
Weirdough’s Pizza Emporium was started as a fundraising initiative by husband and wife team Matt and Rachel Barnes last year to raise money for the NHS. After being made redundant, Matt decided to turn it into a business, running it initially from the West End Tap before later moving to the Tap & Spile.
The business will rebrand and change its name to Dough LoCo when it opens in its new location in the building formerly occupied by Jackalope Restaurant on Drury Lane in uphill Lincoln.
Dough LoCo will be located in the building formerly occupied by Jackalope Restaurant on Drury Lane in Lincoln.
It will open towards the end of July or early August, but in the meantime the business will continue to operate from the Tap & Spile.
Ahead of the opening, a bespoke bar is being made and new equipment will be installed and furnishings will be done as Matt and Rachel continue to put their own stamp on the building.
Pizza will still be the main core of the business, but owner Matt told The Lincolnite he wanted it to grow into something beyond that and create a new vibe for Lincoln.
Weirdoughs owners Matt and Rachel Barnes with their daughter Ava, who was born in July 2020. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Matt said: “We have been looking at most of the vacant premises in Lincoln over the last nine to ten months and this one was perfect.
“We want people to feel comfortable to come here even if they don’t want a pizza and we want to create a new vibe for Lincoln. The LoCo part of the new name is an abbreviation of local community, which is what we are all about.
“I have the right amount of nerves as it is a new venture, but I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t have faith in the brand. We are excited to bring Dough LoCo to Lincoln and to share our loved pizza and exciting new venue with the local community.”
The Margz main pizza – San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Matt added that he is looking to expand the pizza range, as well as offering a dedicated vegan menu and some new desserts.
In the coming months, Matt also plans to expand the list of starters on the menu to include options like Arancini, Mozzarella dippers and stuffed Jalapeños.
The bar will serve a selection of craft and draught beer, ciders and wine, as well as a range of cocktails. Dough LoCo will create their own versions of classic cocktails, including a Bloody Mary that uses the business’ own pizza sauce as part of the tomato juice element of the drink.
Dough LoCo hopes to host live bands and DJs, as well as a monthly charity night on a Monday, with Matt adding: “As much as we want to be a bar, it will be about families and giving back to the community too.”
Thea team including owners Matt and Rachel, and head chef Dan Neale, will expand due to the new location, with between 4-6 new full-time jobs being created.
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Children and families in Hemswell Cliff now have a newly-refurbished play park to enjoy.
West Lindsey District Council and the Hemswell Resident Company have been working to re-invest part of their service charges to improve the area for all.
Head Teacher at Hemswell Cliff Primary School Mrs Angie Waplington, confirmed that local children have already been making the most out of the fun, new facilities on offer.
She said: “The children love the new equipment, and the park is well used.”
Families and children are enjoying the new space.
West Lindsey Community Policing Inspector, Gary Brockie, said: “Our local policing team works closely with the council to reduce incidents of ASB and the negative impact this can have on our communities, and we wholeheartedly support the actions being taken to improve facilities for local residents.
“Play areas like this provide young people with positive opportunity to exercise and socialise in safe environments and also provide support for parents.”
We are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on Albion Street Spalding on Saturday 27 November between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Our force control room received a report that a woman in her 20s was assaulted by a man who grabbed her around the neck and forced her to the ground.
We believe the male suspect may have followed the victim over the footbridge from the High Street and onto Albion Street where the incident happened.
Reports suggest that three men came to the rescue of the woman and confronted the man before he left the scene. There are also reports that a passing motorist may have stopped briefly and spoken with these three men.
We are currently pursuing a number of enquiries into this incident but we are particularly keen to identify and speak with these men who appear to have intervened and helped the victim.
It is likely that they have had close contact with the suspect and may have information that will help to identify him.
We would also like to hear from anybody who was in the area of Albion Street or High Street between the hours of 5.30 and 6.30pm on Saturday evening that may be able to assist with this enquiry.
Anybody with any information including dashcam footage, please contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting Inc 351 – 27/11/21.
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