Food and Drink

Discover where to eat and drink in Gainsborough, with its wide selection of hospitality providers and meals to suit all tastes and budgets!

Food and drink in produced in Lincolnshire is at the very heart and soul of our way of life

Whether it’s a quick bite or a three-course meal, you’ll be sure to find something to your taste.

Find some great places to eat and drink in Gainsborough including the Clock House Gastrobar, Caldero Lounge, Reeds Riverside Coffeeshop and Spokes Coffee Shop.

Many of Gainsborough’s independent eateries champion local produce whenever possible, for freshness and reduced food miles.

Weekly Markets also take place in the Market Place as well as a regular Farmers and Craft Market on the second Saturday of the month from 9am to 3pm.

Cafés & Bistros

Uncle Henrys

Uncle Henry’s is all about great tasting home-produced, local food and outdoor family fun!
Come and visit our award-winning farm shop, butchery & cafe, you will always find a warm welcome.

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Caldero Lounge

Caldero Lounge

Caldero Lounge Café/Bar sits in the heart of Gainsborough – open all day, every day for breakfast, brunch, coffee, lunch, cocktails and dinner.

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Clockhouse Gastro Bar

From casual dining at the bar to private events, Clock House Gastrobar offers a wide range of offerings, promising a unique dining experience in Gainsborough.

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The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling Restaurant is based at Caistor Lakes Leisure Park. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
Offering a large dining area which can cater for small and large parties, a soft seating area perfect for guests to relax and enjoy a cocktail or two, coffee with friends or a lite bite. Also offering a pet friendly area including soft seating and dining area.

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Dandelion & Duck Coffee shop

Dandelion & Duck Coffee shop can be found in a charming barn conversion just a few miles north of Gainsborough.

Using local produce, such as Redhill Free Range Pork sausages, we serve delicious breakfasts and lunches along with a wide selection of cakes and tray bakes.

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Blyton Ice Cream

Blyton Ice Cream

Over 65 flavours of award-winning ice cream, as well as a hot and cold food menu. A children’s play area, crazy golf and table tennis are also available.

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The Decodence Café at Astra Antiques Centre

Open 7 days a week, with a delicious selection of homemade cakes alongside a range of hot and cold drinks and daily specials.

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Decodence Cafe
Uncle Henry's

Uncle Henry’s

Located just outside Gainsborough, Uncle Henry’s gives you a chance to taste some of the freshest produce in the country and to sample their famous sausages.

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