Restaurant
The Lincoln
91 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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91 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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Book NowAbout The Lincoln
Carlton’s historic corner pub nails the sweet spot between a lively local and an ambitious kitchen. Grab a table near the front bar fireplace or head back to the galleyway dining room for serious gastropub fare. Sundays center on a rotating roast—often tender lamb or beef—that regularly sells out before the afternoon winds down. The rest of the week leans into adventurous seasonal cooking, from crisp wild boar dim sims to kangaroo loin and golden chicken schnitzels topped with herb butter, washed down with independent craft taps.
- Rotating Sunday roast: A weekly rotation of cuts like roast lamb and beef served with all the trimmings, often selling out early on Sunday arvos.
- Inventive gastropub plates: Seasonal plates branch well past standard counter meals with kangaroo loin and crisp wild boar dim sims.
- Heritage layout with fire: Features a lively front bar with an open fireplace alongside a quieter rear galleyway dining room and private celebration space.
What's On at The Lincoln
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose The Lincoln
Discover why locals gather at The Lincoln for acclaimed Sunday roasts, inventive pub fare, and memorable milestone celebrations.
Rotating Weekly Sunday Roast
Every week features a dedicated rotating roast cut cooked tenderly with generous trimmings that routinely sells out during Sunday lunch service.
They rotate the roast meat each week and we got lucky with the roast lamb, which was fantastic — honestly one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had outside the UK.
Michi H Inventive Game and Seasonal Gastropub Fare
A culinary kitchen elevates classic tavern offerings into refined seasonal plates such as succulent kangaroo loin with heirloom vegetables and wild boar dim sims.
I came for the Sunday roast but chose the kangaroo loin instead and didn’t regret it. Succulent, tender, and beautifully balanced with chutney and heirloom zucchini, tomatoes and buckwheat.
AD Hospitality That Makes You Feel Like Family
The event coordination and floor staff provide accommodating, attentive service that makes large milestone gatherings and birthdays feel deeply personal.
All the staff went above and beyond, and made us all feel that we were not only welcome, but we were like family.
pip tyrrell Nourishing Comfort and Memorable Dining
Patrons enjoy comforting, expertly executed heritage staples in a warm, welcoming setting that leaves guests in good spirits.
The meats were super tender, flavourful and cooked to perfection. Thank you to the kitchen team for preparing such a wonderful meal for us 😊
Amy Hoang Private Dining for Group Celebrations
A dedicated private dining room on Queensberry Street allows families and large parties to celebrate milestone occasions with acoustic privacy and personal service.
The room gave us the kind of audible privacy we needed and the pub gave us our own staff member for service.
Alister Bayston Seamless Planning for Milestone Events
Hands-on event support from dedicated hosts and managers ensures large parties and celebratory get-togethers run seamlessly from start to finish.
From the first contact with Stella, who could not have been more accomodating, to dealing with Brent on the day it was just exceptional, he went above and beyond
Maryanne
Most popular items
House signatures and culinary highlights
Sunday Roast
They rotate the roast meat each week and we got lucky with the roast lamb, which was fantastic — honestly one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had outside the UK.
Michi H Chicken Schnitzel
Amazing restaurant! The chicken schnitzel is phenomenal! Highly recommend this place.
Adren Alinejad Kangaroo Loin
I came for the Sunday roast but chose the kangaroo loin instead and didn’t regret it. Succulent, tender, and beautifully balanced with chutney and heirloom zucchini, tomatoes and buckwheat.
AD Venison Pie
A group of us had the roast of the day. Others had the venison pie, kangaroo, fish and chips. All dishes were very tasty and enjoyable to eat.
Antony Winiarski
Other favorites
Complementary starters, sides, and pub desserts
Sticky Date Pudding
To top it off, the desserts were scrumptious. We had the sticky date pudding and yuzu creme brulee and were in awe at how great it tasted.
Amy Hoang Wild Boar Dim Sims
Struck by curiosity - and guided by thoughtful service - I ordered the wild boar dim sims: four crisp yet succulent parcels served with beetroot chutney and vinegar, the latter suggested by the waiter and rightly so.
Ashley Starford Fish and Chips
Fresh, beer-battered fish with a clean, confident crunch, accompanied by a lettuce-forward salad, mushy peas, and hot chips.
Ashley Starford Croquettes
The croquettes also nice and the chocolate brownie.
Michael B
Beyond the menu
Attentive hospitality details and bespoke touches that elevate a classic Melbourne pub gathering
Dedicated Event Service Host
During milestone gatherings in the private dining room, the pub assigns a dedicated staff member specifically to oversee your party's service and ensure acoustic comfort.
Thoughtful Table Gestures
Front-of-house staff practice proactive hospitality, such as unprompted dessert pairings and thoughtful side offerings to elevate your meal.
Curated Game Pairings
The kitchen elevates traditional pub starters into playful culinary pairings, like wild boar dim sims served with house vinegar and beetroot chutney recommended by floor staff.
Hands-On Milestone Coordination
Coordinators Stella and Brent manage family events and milestone birthdays with hands-on, attentive planning and generous canapé hospitality.
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, bookings, and seating to make the most of your visit to The Lincoln.
Arrive early for Sunday roast
Sunday roast cuts like lamb can sell out during service, so arrive early for lunch if you have your heart set on a specific meat.
Book ahead for peak times
The pub fills up quickly on weekends and peak evenings; reserve ahead to secure a spot and avoid snug counter seating.
Pick your dining zone
Head to the bustling front bar with the open fire for lively drinks, or choose the dining room behind the bar for quieter conversations.
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