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A Guide to Louth’s Pubs, Cafés, Restaurants & Takeaways: Where to eat, drink & relax!

Louth is a vibrant Lincolnshire market town with a fantastic choice of independent cafés, traditional pubs, modern bars, restaurants and takeaway options.

Food, drink and atmosphere are all personal preferences. What one person loves, another person may not enjoy as much. This guide is designed to highlight what each venue offers but individual experiences, tastes and opinions will always vary.

Here is a mix of 75 food places!!

Pubs, Bars, Micropubs & Cafés:

1. The Greyhound – A welcoming pub and restaurant offering indoor seating, food and an outdoor courtyard.

2. Cobbles Bar – A modern independent bar on New Street offering cocktails, drinks and live music.

3. The Woolpack Inn – A historic Grade II listed pub beside the Louth Canal at Riverhead, offering traditional character and a relaxed atmosphere.

4. The Joseph Morton – A Wetherspoons pub in the town centre offering affordable food and drinks throughout the day.

5. Ye Olde Whyte Swanne – One of Louth’s oldest pubs, featuring historic charm and cosy areas to enjoy a drink.

6. The Kings Head Hotel – A traditional coaching inn in the centre of Louth offering food, drinks and accommodation.

7. The Wheatsheaf Inn – A traditional pub offering classic pub food and a friendly atmosphere.

8. The Brown Cow – A community pub offering a relaxed setting for drinks and socialising.

9. The Boars Head – A traditional local pub offering drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.

10. The Consortium Micropub – An independent micropub offering craft beers, cask ales, spirits and locally produced drinks in a relaxed setting.

11. Munyards Brewery & Taproom – A family-run independent brewery and taproom offering locally brewed beers.

12. Boulevard – A stylish cocktail bar offering cocktails, drinks, events and a selection of small plates and bar snacks.

13. Tina’s Café – A traditional café serving breakfasts, lunches, hot drinks and café favourites.

14. 601 Club Café Bar – A contemporary café bar in Louth’s Market Place offering coffee, breakfast, lunches, evening food, cocktails and drinks. The venue is expanding into the former NatWest building, creating more space for customers. The menu includes club sandwiches, pizzas, halloumi dishes and more.

15. Alfredo Lounge – A family-friendly venue offering brunch, burgers, tapas-style dishes and drinks.

16. Crumbs & Co Coffee Shop – Located inside New Market Hall, offering dine-in and takeaway options. A dog-friendly café serving coffee, drinks and café favourites.

17. Tabula Rasa – An independent café serving artisan coffee and freshly prepared dishes.

18. Millie May’s – A town-centre tearoom offering drinks, cakes, lunches and sweet treats.

19. Beverley’s Café – A traditional café offering breakfasts, lunches, cakes and classic café favourites.

20. Archie’s – A casual café serving breakfast and lunch options - delicious food!

21. Costa Coffee – A well-known coffee chain offering speciality drinks, cakes and snacks.

22. Caffè Nero – A coffee house offering speciality drinks, pastries and light meals.

23. Wonderland – A creative, family and dog-friendly café offering cakes, light meals and drinks.

24. Edge of Town – An independent coffee/wine shop offering drinks, wines, cakes, light lunches.

25. Under the Spire Coffee Shop – A unique café located inside St James’ Church offering drinks, cakes and light lunches.

26. Starbucks – A convenient drive-thru coffee shop offering hot and cold drinks, pastries and snacks.

27. Larders Coffee Bar – An independent coffee shop and bar tucked away just off the Market Place, serving artisan coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunches, cakes, cocktails and wine.

28. Imagine Louth Café – A family-friendly café inside the play centre, offering coffee, hot drinks, cakes, snacks, light meals, paninis, toasties and children’s options.

29. Beaumont’s Deli & Café – A deli and café on Bridge Street offering homemade dishes, sandwiches, desserts, cakes, coffee, teas and deli favourites. Customers can enjoy eat-in or takeaway options.

30. Babbits – A small independent café and bakery on Queen Street offering coffee, homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches and sweet treats.

31. Baci & Co – An Italian-style gelato and café business offering coffee, desserts, gelato and sweet treats.

32. Methodist Church have food on friday at 12pm - donations welcome and they offer teas and coffees, main meal and a pudding.

33. Crowtree Café – Located at Hubbard’s Hills on Crowtree Lane, offering refreshments, drinks, cakes and café favourites. A popular stop for walkers, families and visitors exploring the area.

34. Betties Café of Louth – A friendly independent café offering coffee, drinks, cakes and light bites in a relaxed setting.

35. Salvation Army Café – A community café offering refreshments, drinks, cakes and light food options in a welcoming environment. A place for people to meet, socialise and enjoy affordable café-style food and drinks.

36. Delicious Happiness - Ukrainian cafe providing freshly prepared dishes, homemade baked goods, delicate desserts and warm buns, created for everyday enjoyment!

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Restaurants:

37. Bar Castilléjar – A Spanish-inspired restaurant offering tapas-style dishes and Mediterranean flavours.

38. Montebello Ristorante – A family-run Italian restaurant serving pizzas, pasta and traditional Italian dishes.

39. Il Padrino’s – An Italian restaurant offering classic Italian favourites including pizzas, pasta and other Italian-inspired dishes in a relaxed dining setting.

40. The Ranch Steakhouse & Grill – An American-style grill offering steaks, burgers and hearty meals.

41. Smash Kulture – A casual restaurant specialising in smash burgers and loaded fries.

42. The Raj – An established Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and traditional favourites.

43. Restaurant Auction House – A restaurant offering seasonal British-inspired dishes in a stylish setting.

44. Red Nana’s – A modern restaurant serving Asian-inspired dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.

45. Kyoto Restaurant – A Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi and hot dishes.

46. The Masons Arms – A hotel and restaurant offering dining in comfortable surroundings.

47. Panacea – A restaurant and cocktail bar offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes and drinks.

48. Via Italia – A family-friendly Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and classic Italian favourites.

49. Helal Tandoori – An Indian restaurant offering curries, tandoori dishes and traditional meals.

50. Augustino Artisan Il Caffè – An Italian-style café and restaurant serving artisan coffee, breakfast, brunch, pizzas and Italian-inspired dishes.

51. The Pan Yard – A specialist pizza restaurant known for Detroit-style deep-pan pizzas.

52. The Steeple Bar – A modern bar and restaurant offering contemporary dining, cocktails and drinks.

53. Istanbul Barbeque Restaurant – A Turkish restaurant specialising in grilled meats and traditional dishes

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Takeaway Faves!

54. Pizza Devil – A Louth takeaway offering pizzas, grilled dishes and other takeaway favourites.

55. Food Guys – A takeaway offering burgers, pizzas, loaded fries, wraps, salads and comfort-food favourites.

56. Grill Boyz – A mobile food van serving grilled takeaway favourites including burgers, kebabs and street-food style dishes.

57. Mr Chips of Louth – A traditional fish and chip shop serving classic favourites and takeaway meals.

58. Spice of Louth – An Indian takeaway offering curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis and traditional sides.

59. China Garden – A Chinese takeaway and restaurant offering classic Chinese dishes and takeaway favourites.

60. Pizza Paradise – A pizza takeaway offering freshly made pizzas, burgers, kebabs and other takeaway meals.

61. Milano’s – A takeaway offering pizzas, burgers, kebabs and other takeaway favourites.

62. Turkish Grill – A takeaway offering Turkish-style grilled food, pizzas, kebabs and more.

63. Turkish Delight – A takeaway offering Turkish food, kebabs and pizza options.

64. Efez Kebab & Pizza – A takeaway serving kebabs, pizzas and other takeaway favourites

65. Fully Loaded – A takeaway offering loaded food options and comfort-food favourites.

66. The Wood Shed Pizza – A pizza takeaway specialising in freshly made pizzas.

67. McDonald’s Louth – A fast-food restaurant and drive-thru offering burgers, fries, breakfast options, McCafé drinks, takeaway and delivery.

68. KFC Louth – A fast-food restaurant specialising in fried chicken meals, burgers, wraps, sides and takeaway options.

69. Subway Louth – A sandwich shop offering made-to-order subs, salads, wraps and quick takeaway options.

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Bakeries, Delis & Food Shops:

70. Pocklington’s Bakery – A traditional Lincolnshire bakery offering fresh bread, rolls, cakes, pastries, pies, savoury favourites and local specialities including Lincolnshire Plum Bread. A great stop for takeaway bakery treats.

71. Greggs – A popular bakery offering hot drinks, pastries, sandwiches, sausage rolls and quick grab-and-go options.

72. Cooplands – A bakery offering cakes, pastries, savouries, sandwiches, hot drinks and takeaway bakery favourites.

73. Lakings – A traditional Louth butcher offering quality meats, homemade products and local food specialities.

74. The Cheese Shop Louth – An award-winning independent cheese shop on Eastgate offering a wide selection of local, British and continental cheeses. They also make freshly baked savoury tarts, quiches, cheese scones, brownies, breads and other deli-style treats, making it a great stop for takeaway food and speciality products.

75. Woolliss & Son Butchers – A traditional family-run Louth butchers offering quality meats, homemade pies, savoury products and some bakery treats. Known locally for its butchery and locally sourced produce

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Exploring Louth’s food & drink Scene:

From historic pubs beside the canal and independent cafés to restaurants serving flavours from around the world, Louth has a diverse food and drink scene.

Whether you are searching for a quiet coffee, a family-friendly meal, a night out with friends or a takeaway treat, there are plenty of places to explore.

The best way to discover your favourites is to explore, support local businesses and try somewhere new.

Remember — tastes, opinions and experiences are personal.

The place one person recommends may not always be another person’s favourite and that is what makes exploring local food scenes so enjoyable.

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The Lost Railway of Louth: The Hidden Story You Walk Past Every Day 🚂

Louth is a town full of independent spirit, beautiful buildings and hidden stories but some of its most fascinating history is hiding completely in plain sight!

Every day, people drive along Station Road, walk through the town or pass familiar buildings without realising that Louth was once a busy railway hub.

For over 120 years, the sounds of steam engines, station bells and railway workers were part of everyday life in the town!

Hidden in Plain Sight -

One of the most remarkable reminders of Louth’s railway past is the station building itself.

While many railway stations across the country were demolished, Louth’s grand station survived. Today, the former station building has been converted into residential accommodation, meaning thousands of people pass this historic structure without realising they are looking at the old entrance to Louth’s railway world.

Other clues to the railway age can still be found if you know where to look - in the shape of roads, old railway land, surviving railway structures and the layout of parts of the town.

A Railway Memory Hidden in the Landscape:

The story of Louth’s railway is a reminder that history is not always found behind museum glass.

Sometimes it is standing quietly beside the road you travel every day.

A building, a pathway, a name on a street sign - each one can hold a story from another time.

Next time you pass Station Road, take a moment to imagine the steam trains arriving, passengers stepping down onto the platform and the sounds of a busy Victorian railway station filling the air.

Family Days Out by Bus from Louth 🚎

You don’t need a car to enjoy a brilliant family day out. From seaside adventures to historic cities, there are plenty of places you can reach by bus from Louth 🚏

Here are some family-friendly ideas for your next adventure:

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Mablethorpe

Bus: Service 50

A classic Lincolnshire seaside day out and one of the easiest places to reach from Louth. Enjoy the sandy beach, traditional amusements, fish and chips, crazy golf, and attractions including the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary.

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Lincoln

Bus: Service 50

A fantastic day out filled with history, culture and family-friendly activities. Explore Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral, walk the castle walls, wander down historic Steep Hill, browse independent shops, or stop for lunch in one of the city’s cafés.

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Grimsby

Bus: Service 51/51B

Travel directly from Louth to Grimsby and enjoy a day exploring the town centre, shops, cafés, museums and local attractions. It’s also a great starting point if you want to continue on to the coast.

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Cleethorpes - from Louth to Grimsby then Grimsby to Louth -

Just a short onward journey from Grimsby, Cleethorpes is perfect for a traditional seaside day. Enjoy the sandy beach, arcades, boating lake, miniature railway, promenade walks and plenty of places for a family treat.

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Longer Adventures (with a change of bus)

Skegness - bus from Louth to Mablethorpe then Mablethorpe to Skegness -

A longer journey, but a great option for a full day out. Enjoy miles of sandy beach, Skegness Pier, amusement arcades, Natureland Seal Sanctuary, gardens and classic seaside attractions.

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Hull - bus from Louth to Grimsby then Grimsby to Hull -

For a bigger city adventure, Hull is a great choice. Discover The Deep aquarium, explore free museums, wander around the historic Old Town, enjoy shopping, or find somewhere to eat in the city centre.

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Top travel tips:

• Always check the latest timetables before travelling, especially on Sundays and bank holidays.

• A day ticket can often save money if you’re making several journeys.

• CallConnect can help you reach some smaller villages and areas not served by regular buses https://lincsbus.com/callconnect/

• Lincolnshire bus information, timetables and journey planning: https://lincsbus.com

Find out:

• Public transport

• Apply for a free bus pass

• Plan a bus journey

• Community transport

• Plan a train journey

• Poacher Line

• Callconnect

• Bus Service Operators Grant

• COVID-19 Bus Service Support Grant

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