The Wig & Mitre

08/10/2026

🎃 Spooky Sustainability Alert!

This Halloween, Who Gives A Crap & The Wig & Mitre are teaming up to make your spooky season greener 🌱💚

🧛‍♂️ Limited-edition loo rolls dressed as vampires, mummies & pumpkins

♻️ Eco-friendly fun you can reuse for décor & crafts

🍂 Seasonal vibes & treats at The Wig & Mitre

Boo to waste, yay to sustainability! 🙌

Let’s make Halloween hauntingly fun and planet-friendly.

07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

07/10/2026

🔥🍷 NEW MENU ALERT! 🍽✨

Lincoln, it’s here! 🎉 Our brand-new menu has landed at The Wig & Mitre – packed with flavours to warm you up from the inside out.

🌧 Cold & wet outside? No problem. Inside = cosy vibes, great food, and a warm welcome waiting just for you. ❤️

📅 Launching 7th October – don’t miss it!

📲 Book now & be first to taste the magic.

07/10/2026

🎉💰 JACKPOT WINNER ALERT! 💰🎉

🎉 Another Jackpot Winner at The Wig & Mitre! 🎉

What a night! 🏆 Last night’s quiz was full of laughs, friendly competition, and one very lucky moment… Congratulations to our latest jackpot winner who walked away with a fantastic £250! 💷👏

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us — you make our quiz nights such a brilliant part of the week. 🍻✨

Think you’ve got what it takes to be our next big winner? Join us next week and put your knowledge to the test! 🧠💡

📅 Next Quiz Night: 13th October

📍 The Wig & Mitre, Lincoln

06/10/2026

🍁 This week at The Wig & Mitre 🍂

We have a fantastic line up of seasonal food and activities just waiting for you. Pull up a chair and join us:

• 💡Tuesday: Our fabulous Quiz night with host John Marshall.

• 🍂 Wednesday: Brand-New Autumn Menu launches! Have you booked your table?

• 🥗 Monday – Friday: Lunch Club – enjoy a delicious meal and a drink

🐶 Remember : we are dog-friendly

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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24/09/2026

Why not put your fee up this evening and join us at the Wig & Mitre for our Supper Club Thursday deal

Any 2 of our Burgers for just £25

23/09/2026

🍺 The Wig & Mitre Best Bitter is Back! 🍺

We’ve got some exciting news for all our regulars and ale lovers — our much-loved Wig & Mitre Best Bitter has returned and is now pouring fresh at the bar!

This classic brew is everything you remember:

Rich, full-bodied flavour with a smooth finish
Perfectly balanced hops for that satisfying bite
Crafted with care, just the way it should be
Whether you’re stopping by after exploring Lincoln’s historic streets or settling in for a cosy evening with friends, this pint is the perfect companion.

📍 Available now — come and taste tradition at its finest.

Raise your glass… the Best Bitter is back!

22/09/2026

🎉 HUGE congratulations to tonight’s jackpot winner who walked away with a massive £250! 💰

🧠The brains were buzzing and the competition was fierce, but they proved they had what it takes to beat the rest.

Missed out on the cash this time? Don't worry, the countdown to next week is already on!

Join us next Tuesday at The Wig & Mitre for another epic trivia showdown.

The legendary John Marshall will be back on the mic hosting, and the quiz kicks off at 8:00 PM sharp.

Tables fill up fast when there's cash on the line—secure your spot now and start gathering your ultimate team.

👉 Book your table here: https://www.wig-lincoln.com 🍻✏️

Sign up to our newsletter and receive a sticky toffee pudding on us! All you need to do is choose any large plate from our menu, and your free dessert voucher will apply.

22/09/2026

🍽️ Chef’s Special at The Wig & Mitre – British Rack of Lamb 🍽️

This week, our kitchen is serving up something truly special – a succulent British Rack of Lamb, perfectly roasted and paired with warm summer grain salad, baby spinach and Feta, with a touch of culinary magic from our Head Chef.

Tender, flavour-packed, and beautifully presented – it’s the kind of dish that turns dinner into an experience. 🥂

📅 Available for a limited time – book your table now and treat yourself to a taste of Britain at its finest.

📍 The Wig & Mitre, Lincoln

☎️ Call us or book online today!

22/09/2026

💡 Quiz Night – WIN CASH! 💡

🕗 Starts 8 PM – Tuesday Night Every Week Hosted by Local Legend John Marshall!

Think fast, answer smart, and take home cash prizes!

🎉 Fun vibes, tasty food and drinks, and bragging rights await.

📍 Grab your crew & join the challenge – Don’t miss it!

22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

16/09/2026

✨ Make Your Saturday Night Unforgettable ✨

Heading to the magical Candlelight Concert at Lincoln Cathedral this Saturday?

Start your evening with a delicious pre-concert meal at The Wig & Mitre – just a short stroll from the Cathedral.

From comforting British classics to modern bistro favourites, our menu is the perfect prelude to an enchanting night of music. 🍷🍽️

📅 Saturday 19th September

⏰ Book your table early to enjoy a relaxed dining experience before the performance.

📍 Moments from Lincoln Cathedral – the perfect pairing of fine food & beautiful music.

Reserve your table now: 01522 214668

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏