See all properties

The Red Lion

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Red Lion

Dining
A bar area with stone walls, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
Miscellaneous
A stone building with a tiled roof, a sign reading "RED LION," outdoor seating, and planters.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a shower area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
Middle Street, Dunston, Lincoln, England, LN4 2EW
  • Place, Nocton Village Green
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grounds of Nocton Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

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

View all photos for Twin Room

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Accessible

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

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a door, and a small table with a cup and a tissue box.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Twin Room, Accessible

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Lincoln

The Red Lion places you within a mile (2 km) of Nocton Village Green and Grounds of Nocton Hall. This 5-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, express check-in, and express check-out.
View more Inns in LincolnOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Nocton Village Green - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Grounds of Nocton Hall - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Lincolnshire Showground - 26 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪High Farm Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ripon Arms Nocton - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Carpenters Arms - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

A local mainstay since 1700, The Red Lion offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include wedding services and a garden.
Guests can expect to find 24-inch flat-screen TVs. Other amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and desks.

Similar properties

Daily full breakfast for a fee
Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns
Lincoln
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 996 reviews
$54 nightly
The price is $65
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • Built in 1700
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Red Lion?

The Red Lion provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of Jul 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on Jul 27, 2026 start from $113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around The Red Lion?

This inn is located in Lincoln within a short 19-minute walk of Nocton Village Green. You'll also find Blankney Golf Club and Grounds of Nocton Hall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Red Lion?

No, there isn't parking available at the inn.

Does The Red Lion have a casino?

No, The Red Lion doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Red Lion?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Red Lion good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge, wedding services, and a garden at this inn.

Does The Red Lion have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Red Lion have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Red Lion doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Red Lion allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Red Lion.

Does The Red Lion have connecting rooms available?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Red Lion?

The closest major airport to The Red Lion is Hull (HUY-Humberside), which is about 29.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Red Lion?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Red Lion that offer a balcony.

Does The Red Lion host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Red Lion.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 134 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. John and Sam were welcoming, friendly, as were the locals. The room was immaculate and had everything we needed and the breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Return to an old stamping ground

Excellent short break. Host was charming & caring. Rooms are comfortable & noise free
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Pleasant stay, but lacking in food options

Comfortable stay, but surprised to find out only do food on Fridays and Sunday lunchtime. No other meal options locally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Friendly proprietor. Spacious apartment. Clean. Good nights sleep. Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs G

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

Excellent 2 night stay!

Excellent stay at the Red Lion. John, the landlord, is a lovely bloke and nothing was too much trouble for him. Breakfast was freshly cooked and lovely. The room was airy, bright and warm. Very comfortable. Lovely big shower room with fluffy towels and nice toiletries. Had a couple of pints in the pub on the evenings-definitely a pub you’d want as your local. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glad to have seen other review sayin no food on Sunday night, very convenient ground floor if you have luggage that can’t be left in car. Very helpful reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night at this. Very attractive rural hotel in Lincolnshire. The rooms were located in the grounds of the pub. Across a parking area from you the pub terrace. Our room was spacious and well equipped with a walk in wet room designed to accommodate disabled visitors. The pub was atypical of a rural pub with reasonably priced drinks. The restaurant was not open owing to staff illness albeit we were given choices of pubs restaurants nearby for evening meals. The licence was very pleasant and clearly made every effort to provide a high level of customer service. Overall a very pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022