Sun readers’ favourite North East England seaside eats, from a beach bar in a boat to a pirate-themed fish and chip shop
When it comes to food, there’s much more to Lincolnshire than sausages and seafood (although you should try those, too!).
This is of course home to delicious local sausage rolls (made with Lincolnshire sausages, of course) and fish and chips fresh from the coast.
But there’s more on offer – from vintage tea shops to village pubs dating back hundreds of years.
You’ll also find plenty of wallet-friendly options along the coast, as well as restaurants that welcome families with kids’ menus and even pirate-themed animations.
We’ve chosen some of our favourite places to eat and drink that are all within easy reach of your £9.50 Holiday in Lincolnshire.
As well as our expert picks, we’ve asked Sun readers who have holidayed here and local holiday park staff for their recommendations, including their favourite chippies, pubs and coastal cafes.
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Joanne Green, General Manager at , recommends The New Inn in Saltfleet, which is within walking distance of the holiday park.
She said: “It’s popular with the locals. They're a seasonal pub so they usually close over the winter.
There’s also in North Somercotes, which has good food that is reasonably priced.”
Tip: Make the most of The Axe and Cleaver “pie and pint night” on Thursdays (£12.95 for a pie, sides and a pint of ale or a wine).
Meanwhile, Alex Trembath, creator of the blog, recommends heading to Theddlethorpe village for the King’s Head Inn.
He said: “It’s a 16th-century thatched pub run by a local couple, with big portions at reasonable prices.”
Linda, from Lincoln, said: “You will get the most amazing experience there, and it’s not overly dear.
"From the front, it's a very unassuming little place – but when you enter it, it's done beautifully with wooden beams, exposed bricks and a relaxed, Italian atmosphere.
"As soon as you go in, you're greeted and taken to your table. It's child-friendly and the food is exceptional.
It's a very nice place to go, whether you want to go for a romantic meal or meal with a family.”
GiGi has a brunch menu (10.30am until 4pm, Thursday to Sunday) – including Italian eggs benedict (£8.90) and a gourmet cheeseburger (£13.90).
They also serve a brilliant range of pizzas (from £10.90), fresh meats and kebabs. Kids meals cost £8.95 and come with a free scoop of ice cream.
Favourite place for a cheap eat
On the seafront at Mablethorpe, is very popular. Linda McDonnell said: “They do a carvery every day throughout the year and it’s great value, especially for kids (£3 for under-twos).
You can choose from three different sized carveries, depending on how many slices of meat you want (£8.99 for small, £9.99 for medium, £13.99 for large).
They also offer a two-for-one breakfast special (Tuesday to Friday mornings) for £11.95.
She said: “Everybody's heard of them and tried them. The queue is outside the door.”
Meanwhile Sun reader John Ellis, 72, rates in Chapel St Leonards.
John, who is from Sheffield and was staying nearby at on his most recent £9.50 Holiday, said: “It’s a great chippy. Fish and chips is no longer a cheap meal anywhere, but Marina’s is worth paying for.
He said: “It’s a bar in a boat on the beach and it has a fun atmosphere.”
The World War II theme includes walls decorated with posters and artefacts and tea served old school-style (as loose-leaf tea in a teapot with a strainer).
Food also harks back to old-fashioned British choices like stew with doorstep bread and steamed pudding and custard.
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Best place to take the kids
Alex Trembath reckons families should hot-foot it to , a pirate-themed fish and chip shop in Skegness.
He said: “Portions are generous and kids will love the animated fire cannons.”
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