andwhynot Bar and Restaurant in Mansfield

A must visit and an honest review from a regular customer! Upon arrival (at 6pm) Jess gave us the warmest of welcomes and seated us in the bar area prior to our dinner reservation at 7pm. The cocktail menu was handed to and explained to us. Charlotte was just as welcoming and promptly visited our table and took our cocktail order. The atmosphere was (as always) fantastic. A chilled vibe with music playing. My friend and I were still able to have a conversation and hear one another. Once in the restaurant Clara and Abigail waited on our table. The food order was taken and recommendations given for the Piri Piri chicken flatbread (will absolutely have this again when we go). Attentive service was provided for ordering drinks too and our tables were cleared in a timely manner. This isn’t my first visit by any means. It’s a go to for myself and my family; Birthday’s, Anniversaries, Sunday lunch, Bottomless Brunch and girlie catch ups. Children are welcome and it’s a firm favourite with both of our boys. I’ve given a review today as sometimes we take these little gems for granted in our local community and rarely do they get the recognition they actually deserve from doing what they do brilliantly day in day out. Thank you all! We will see you again very soon. Gemma x

we enjoyed a fantastic meal, with a very friendly server Charlotte. She was friendly, top service and always made sure we were ok. she looks like the main one working with a friendly smile and genuine chat. The food was Fantatsic and so reasonable. I would definitely come back .

My husband and I wanted someone to go for a bite to eat after finishing work n a Friday. What better place to go than And Why Not. Plenty of choice from either burger, steak or burger. I opted for the chicken pops started - which were amazing! Can recommend! Followed by the chicken & chorizo linguine which was delicious - it came with garlic bread however I was too full to eat it. Staff were excellent as always, very polite and courteous; Charlotte, Casey, Aisha & Clara. For anyone looking for a place to dine I can recommend AWN 100%!

Brilliant food, staff friendly, great place. 100% recommended

Canvas - great entertainment,me and my friends have had a great time, definitely will get back for more.

I booked for 23 of us as a surprise for my husband's 40th birthday. The team were so friendly and helpful with everything and the service on the night was fabulous! Everyone commented on the lovely food and Clara and the team looked after us really well! We did a pre-order due to it being a big group and everything came out correct, hot and most importantly, tasty! I genuinely cannot fault anything. Another great thing is that afterwards, we could literally just walk through to the bar area and continue the night with great drinks and tunes. Thank you to everyone involved in making it a great night! ❤️

Going down hill, Style over substance, but style also failed. We've been there for years and not impressed 😕

Visited for a birthday celebration and couldn’t fault our experience. Food was excellent and couldn’t fault the service. All staff welcoming and nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate in returning.

We have been to andwhynot on a few occasions in the last couple of months and I can honestly say it is one of the best venues in Mansfield for a really nice meal. Most recently we visited for Sunday lunch and were served by Clara and the team. All the staff are really friendly and attentive. We ordered three of the duo meat combos and the other person in our party ordered the vegan pie and we can all confirm the food was delicious. On previous occasions I have ordered the trays and burgers which are just awesome! I’m never disappointed by the food here and I always leave very happy. The venue itself is very nice, clean and inviting. It has a steampunk element to it, and it looks quirky, but homely. Personally, I would prefer the music to be a little bit louder in the main dining room as when it does get busy, you can hear a lot of people talking over one another, so the music being a little bit louder would help drown that noise out, but that’s just personal preference. It’s a really nice atmosphere, and I would recommend this venue to anyone for sure. Thank you team andwhynot for never letting us down!

Absolutely one if the best nights we had the food was amazing loved we can get a meal in the restaurant then upstairs to the entertainment which was excellent atmosphere fun lively and the staff and managers were extremely attentive loved we didn’t have to keep going up to the bar we had amazing table service which was great the tribute acts are fantastic and really add to the experience for a great night/afternoon highly recommend I’m going again in two weeks for my friends birthday they never been before I’m so excited back to the 80’s for Span du thank you

We took my mum and dad the food was delicious we had a great time loved we could have a meal then upstairs for entertainment the tributes acts are fabulous this one was carpenters atmosphere was great the staff and manager were just amazing attention to detail and very helpful great night thank you. Would highly recommend

Outstanding food with a good gluten free choice. Always get fantastic service here and the team are really friendly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu all outstanding.

Lovely place, lovely staff, lovely food. Best place in mansfield. Milly and Clara are amazing, jono is alright but gave me free wine 🤪. 100% worth a visit.

Cocktails & service first class 🥇 Unfortunately the food was awful. Avocado smash out of a bottle🤮

I’m wondering if there has been a change of chef because the quality has gone down. Cold mushroom starter with soggy bread and flavourless sauce the consistency of condensed soup. I had to order twice and over charged for an extra main, but I was told the manager was too busy to sort this when I called. Second year I’ve been over charged, so I won’t be returning. It’s a shame because I used to love this place.

Just been for Mother’s Day paid for my daughter, a great disappointment, had to ask to order drinks , the starters of mushrooms was cold and of a poor standard (which we relayed to the waitress) asked that the mains were served hot came warm but accepted obviously our comments hadn’t been taken on board. Paid the bill on returning home found my daughter had been charged for 4 main meals when only three people had eaten. Rang the restaurant to complain and get a refund for the overcharge, manager too busy to correct THEIR mistake. What a joke I can’t believe he can’t be bothered not as if he is serving meals he obviously doesn’t care that his staff make such bad errors he obviously hopes that people do not notice and just pay the bill. This is not the first time this has happened been overcharged and had to go back in person to get rectified as the manager cannot be bothered to do this over the phone and he was not embarrassed at all when told this was the second time of happening. CHECK YOU BILL !!!!!

Lovely food quite atmosphere service excellent

Family meal, 7 adults. Fabulous meals for everyone. Great service. I had the street pig meal. Loved it. Well done Andwhynot / Horse and Jockey, I’m old school 😎.

Bottomless brunch highly recommended. Couldn’t do enough for us. 12 of us in our party and we had the middle package which included food. Definitely return soon.

I love the Sunday lunch here. It’s one of the best place for a Sunday lunch in Mansfield or in fact the uk. So a bit extreme, but it’s a must try.

Awesome experience and perfect venue for a girly catch up. Bailey has been superstar serving us and never left us without a drink

Excellent service from Damien and Casey, gorgeous food. Will definitely be back. Nothing was too much trouble. We were served quickly even though it was very busy.

What a fabulous evening. We didn’t want to miss out on this fillet steak offer and it was everything it promised and more. We went early evening - thank goodness, it was busy by the time we left - and was made to feel welcome the minute we walked through the door and all evening thereafter. The steaks were sublime with a whole garlic, mushroom or salad, choice of fries or chips. Everything perfectly fresh and extremely tasty. All washed down with a full bodied Malbec. It was that good I forgot to propose on leap year day 😂. Thank you to the Chef, Clara, Emily, Jesse and everyone. Another lovely evening in our favourite place.

Unfortunately they messed up our food order and dishes were not as described when finally arrived however the manager did apologise

Small works Christmas outing fabulous food first time I've eaten here planning to go back 😀 ..... Across the road is a bus stop we're 3 of us got picked by our hubby's we all got a parking ticket 🎟 just a heads up!

I can't really comment, but my mate bill has his Sunday lunch there every week. He says it's brilliant

Valentine’s Day dinner, the decor was amazing very appropriate for the occasion , the food,as always,was simply divine!! The service was excellent, proof that with the right guidance, the younger generation are willing to work with a smile and be attentive to customers, we didn’t...

Sunday lunch amazing, the beef simply melted ….. Wouldn’t knock a star off because of this, BUT there’s one thing that happened that some people (who like to give bad reviews) would have picked up on and deducted the stars….. We had a table of 12 (in the bar area) the girl server brought the meals out ALL on her own, and on occasion one plate at a time…. My meal came out first (and you simply don’t start until All the meals come out….. 4 bar staff just stood behind the bar chatting while my food was stone cold before they all came out SLOWLY… Then you wait for the veg, then after 3 times of asking mint sauce etc…. Had to ask her to microwave mine to warm it up…. Others put up with it but not good….. It’s a pet hate of mine to see so many staff not ‘dig in’ when the food is ready to bring out to a large table….. Other than that its 5 stars…. The food is amazing……. Sorry to mention the service but if it doesn’t get mentioned many a customer just wouldn’t return…… All the best… G…

What a night absolutely amazing night all the hard work the staff put into making everyone’s night fun. Food drinks entertainment 5 star quality Well Done guys 👏👏👏

It was a first for me very impressed 👏 proper pub food 👌

We booked our Christmas party for one your Canvas nights which was Dirty Dancing Vs Grease. We previously ordered dinner in the downstairs bar. The food was absolutely fantastic and the service was also extremely good. We had booked standing tickets but…….. there was nowhere...

Food was fantastic. Our party of 10 all enjoyed the food. All cleared our plates. I'd ask for boiled new potatoes with my sirloin and salad. It's all came out beautifully. Nothing was too much trouble.

Went for a meal with our closest friends and family, we all had 2 courses and the food and service was simply amazing, from the starters to the wood fired pizza everything came out piping hot and in time. Thank you team andwhynot xx

Good was very very average…at best. Some parts not cooked enough…didn’t really represent value for money, very disappointing.

26 of us went for dinner for a retirement do. The staff were amazing, from booking and organising the whole dinner. Pre-ordering was a doddle just sent an email and the staff used everyone’s name when bringing out the food which was great as it...

The best restaurant I've been to so far Food was super

Been in for their breakfast this morning, great service and lovely food. We both had the full english, the sausage and scrambled egg in particular were delicious, in fact we couldn’t fault it.

Well what an experience CANVAS Above And Why Not shared the big New Years Eve celebration. Canvas had both Abba and Erasure tributes on which were both fantastic . Included in the deal was amazing sharing boards then hot roast cobs .The staff were great...

Disgusting .. what is even the name ?

Visited for breakfast on Christmas Eve as we had heard great things about the breakfast and we were certainly not disappointed. Between us we had the breakfast burritos and the traditional and a large breakfast. The quality of food is excellent, a mention in particular...

We had booked in for breakfast today, what a lovely meal we had. We were served by the wonderful Casey, so attentive with a big smile on her face. The quality of food was exceptional, I had poached eggs which were cooked to perfection. We...

We had a lovely evening at And Why Not and the Christmas menu in the restaurant was outstanding. Thank you to all the staff especially Jesse behind the bar and Clara in the restaurant. You all looked after us and we wanted for nothing, the service was excellent. Thank you again.

Fantastic service and food - we were a group of 40 people on a work Christmas lunch. The staff were friendly and welcoming the food was fantastic and great value.

We booked breakfast with Santa for myself, my mum and my 3yr old daughter. Upon booking I was asked what time we’d like to arrive and eat so they can organise a personal audience with Santa, I was impressed with that! The day arrived and...

If you have never had a Sunday dinner here then you must! Honestly the best Sunday roast around for miles and the best one I have ever had. The portions are very generous and nice to get what you pay for! Plenty of meat which...

Wow... This has got the be ok one of the best breakfast with Santa I've ever been too, the whole experience was so magical and fantastic. The room was decorated so well, the staff were all dressed up and we're just lovely the food was...

Love this place fantastic food and friendly staff 😋

Just have to say Been tonight to the greatest showman event. Wot a wonderful night. The trio were Superb !!! Would love to see them again 👍 one of the best acts I have ever seen. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏

Bottomless brunch with friends. Had a great day. Thank you

Omg this is hands down the BEST breakfast we've had. Even the butter was amazing. We both had a "big breakfast" and it was certainly that. “Ball bag” tomatoes were lovely - not too much juice, just right 😂 Food was such good quality, cooked lovely, service was fab & the music was great too. Hands down worth every penny & the best brekkie in our local area.

Had bottomless brunch and it was fabulous

Wow, beyond my expectation. I walked in and from the first moment, the staff were very helpful. I was looking for somewhere to park they have parking at the rear. When I entered the place it was so much nicer inside, not what I expected. Much nicer, very busy, but Clara, the manager, still found me a table. I ordered a pork and crackling Sunday roast it was truly the best roast I've ever been served, perfectly cooked and so much on the large plate. I ordered the dessert to go as I didn't have room right there. Compliments to the chef. I Highly recommended "And why not" absolutely awesome thank you

What a lovely place to eat, we had a great meal and it is really nice inside. We went on a weekday night and it was quite empty, I hope that's not usually the case though because we'll want to go back!

Called for Sunday lunch, we had the combo Beef & pork with crackling , was even asked how we would like the beef pink or well done ,the portion size of meat was ample too 🥰 came beautifully presented with some amazing gravy with extra gravy boat ,the veg was beautifully done el Dante 😍 just to our liking,i couldn't finish my meal and were told that they do offer a smaller plate unlike most places that only let you have a small plate if your under the age of 12 yr old!! , young staff were amazing too ,polite friendly and professional 💖, we will definitely be making a regular appearance here 🥰😊 well done Jono to you and All your Staff and Huge Complements to the Chef 👨‍🍳 💙 ❤️ 😊

Sat and had a drink, but I had to share this with Roland Rat!

Had a great time at bottomless brunch. Food was amazing, service was really good, only mild criticism was those whose first drinks were cocktails,lost 15 minutes of drinking time whilst being made. It would have been an idea to take the drink orders before we were seated, so they were ready for when we sat down. Highly recommend.x

Oliver is an actual babe, smiley, friendly and all round fantastic service.. Bailey equally as friendly got our bottomless drinks to us as soon as possible we had a fantastic afternoon! Much love to you all.. drill Sargent josh made sure drinking was done as quick as possible in alloted time frame ha ha! Thanks for a fabulous afternoon!!

"And Why Not" is not just a restaurant and bar; it's a sanctuary for the senses, a place where the warmth of hospitality meets the charm of unique decor. As I step inside, I'm enveloped by an ambiance that feels like a warm embrace from an old friend. The staff, with their welcoming smiles and attentive service, make me feel like royalty, ensuring my every need is met with enthusiasm and grace. The seating arrangements, both indoors and outdoors, are a testament to the art of coziness. The homely yet unique decor creates an atmosphere that transports me to another world. The carefully selected music in the background adds an enchanting melody to the dining experience, setting the perfect mood for a memorable evening. But let's talk about the real star of the show—the food. Every dish is a masterpiece, crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients that burst with flavor. Each bite is a journey of taste, and the impeccable cooking and presentation elevate the dining experience to a whole new level of delight. It's as if the chef is a culinary magician, turning simple ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations. And of course, no visit is complete without exploring their extensive drink menu. The lush, fresh cocktails are mixed with precision and care, a testament to the artistry of the bartenders. Sipping on these cocktails is like savoring a piece of liquid art. In a world where dining experiences can be hit or miss, "And Why Not" stands out as a shining beacon of excellence. It's not just a place to eat; it's an intelligent fusion of taste, ambiance, and service that leaves a lasting impression. Every visit is a reminder of why this restaurant and bar holds a special place in my heart, making it a favorite destination time and time again.

e were there for an early dinner (5.30pm) and reserved a table in the bar as we had our dog with us. There were a few small hiccups with initial service (spilled beer, a look of confusion and an admission that it was her first time serving) but we ordered drinks and then food. Nobody came back to check for quite some time so I went a fetched my own second drink. No problem. I had the lamb flatbread which was really tasty and my wife had the fish and chips which was also good. However I also ordered skin on fries - they were burned and bitter - most were crispy and either black or dark brown. But the worst was yet to come. We waited for our plates to be taken so we could have another drink and order desert. We waited… and we waited… and we waited. We watched our waitress standing behind the bar chatting to the other staff for about five minutes but she never came anywhere near our table. Eventually we went to the bar and asked if someone would come and take our order and clear the plates. A member of the bar staff apologised and came to clear up. She asked one of the waiting staff to bring desert menus which they did. Then we waited… and waited and waited until after twenty minutes we gave up and paid at the bar. I told the same member of staff that we’d given up and she apologised and said she’d tried to get someone to help us. The couple on the table next to us were forced to go to the bar and ask someone to come and take their order so we weren’t alone. I’ve got to say this was the worst service I’ve ever had at any restaurant or pub. It’s disappointing because we’ve been loyal customers for some time. It’s expensive to eat out and when you do you expect to be served properly and with respect. We got neither so I won’t be going back.

Fantastic meal, comprehensive menu and good service. Well worth a visit.

First time eating here. Food was absolutely amazing. So tasty and now in my top 3 for Roast dinners

Amazing place to go eat and have fun!!

Meal was fabulous as was the service

Visited tonight, restaurant side not overly busy but the service was incredibly slow. Staff looked amazing and were friendly and polite though so couldn't fault them in this aspect. Food was lovely and the portions were huge so definitely worth the money. Nice atmosphere too. Literally can't fault anything, but the slow service, we got tired of waiting and genuinely thought about just paying and leaving without drinking the cocktails we'd ordered. We both felt like we'd been forgotten about and our custom wasn't good enough. Because of the service we won't be hurrying to return 😔

Great place to eat and watch live entertainment

Went for Sunday lunch, pretty good overall. Pork crackling was slightly overdone, and we had a little too much veg

Great food, friendly helpful staff . Good venue reasonably priced . Food we had was rich enough to be consideted fine dining .

Saw the Whitney Houston tribute, which was ok. Unfortunately the food wasn't very good☹️.

We had a lovely lunchtime meal in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious and freshly cooked at very reasonable prices served by friendly and attentive staff. We will definitely return again. In an evening they also have a musical variety of tribute acts performing.

Delicious pizza that we shared between two of us. Best chips I've had for a while.

Fantastic food and excellent friendly service. I’ve never had a meal here that wasn’t exceptional. On this occasion I ordered the steak and ale pie and it was the best pie I’ve ever had. The mushroom gratin was crispy and creamy and the key lime pie divine. I’d give 10 stars if I could.

Just had lunch here, excellent food as always. Friendly, helpful staff. Can’t fault it

Celebrated my 50th today enjoyed a lovely birthday meal with my family Thankyou to all the wonderful staff who made my birthday so special . would highly recommend

Lovely food! very loud for dining in.

Best cauliflower cheese ive ever had. Beautiful sunday roast. Will return

Staff went above and beyond to make sure we was happy, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed and allowed us to enjoy our meal,

Visited today for Mothers Day, the venue looked beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff were all so attentive and pleasant, thank you for my plant too! A wonderful experience, thank you xx

Popped in after great reviews for food and the most obnoxious rude person I have ever met, said no food and the way she said it , I would not set foot in there again. I work in the hospitality industry and was gob smaked. No interest, rude and she looked like a dogs dinner in the striped shirt dress black green and white. Talking down to new clients is a big no

Had late lunch on Thursday service outstanding, food brilliant, tasty and fresh. Superb quality dining in a great atmosphere. Wish I could give more than 5 stars for food and service.

Fantastic food, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Great Valentine's Day night out with good food, great cocktails and a great Michael Bublé tribute singer

First visit, but definitely not the last. Food fantastic, servers attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere and surroundings.

Fab place.. Sunday dinner is the best in Mansfield even the whole area... absolutely beautiful food. The staff are wonderful.. it's always consistently fabulous..nothing is ever too much trouble for the team. Best place for drinks food, Sunday roast.

Me and the missus went on Sunday afternoon, just gone, for roast dinners. She had turkey and I had beef. Pink beef as it happens. Both dinners were absolutely delicious. The beef melted in your mouth. We said the same to the lovely waitress (or is it waiter now - confused). She was courteous and couldn’t do enough for us throughout the dinner. We have been going to Andwhynot for years now and never have experienced bad food or bad service and that’s a fact. The place is great and the staff and management make it.

As a regular Sunday luncher at this awesome venue, & I mean regular, I’ve never experienced anything but sterling service, scrumptious food, & incredibly obliging staff attitude all round 👍. Can only speculate that this was a vindictive plant for some ulterior bizarre purpose!! See ya next Sunday 👍😎😋🍷

I went for Sunday lunch yesterday. The staff were very welcoming and the service was impeccable. The food was amazing.

Went to the Peter Kay event and what a great time we had 👍🏻 great service with the meals , very prompt , food excellent and the table service was spot on too … a lot of the staff are young , very polite and all look like they enjoy their job which is refreshing to see 👍🏻 credit to the management

Atrocious attitude from owner when I sent food back half was burnt other half raw my 76 year old mum said she wouldn't pay and he threatened her with police shocking attitude Avoid photo of my mums dinner I sent mine bk but mum is a diabetic and needed something but couldn't eat that

Fantastic Sunday lunch and dessert in a very peaceful atmosphere with brilliant service will definitely be back

One of my favourite places great food and service

Went today very disappointed peas Luke warm fish batter not very good.wont be returning.

Have been twice in recent weeks, once for a surprise birthday party using the space upstairs (canvas) disappointed to find that upstairs we were being charged £8 per cocktail, however downstairs was 2 for £12! Cheeeeeky. On our second visit, we had booked to go see 'dua lipa' being advised a day before that she had cancelled, by text message. We had a table booked for food for roughly 20 people also, so decided to still go for the meal. During the meal (pre orders were made as reqiested) we were told that items were not available and orders were having to be changed at the table (why have pre-orders) One member of staff was overheard complaining about the size of the party to which another staff member replied, well you decided to book them in! (we had been booked in a few weeks and paid deposits, therefore preordered food should have been available!) Dispite the staffing issues and pricing, the space is beautiful, even out in the smoking area where they have heaters. An outside bar (wasn't open when we visited) and a lovely relaxing area. Decorated tastefully and very clean facilities. Most of the food was really enjoyed by all!! My only complaint would be the lack of chorizo in the tagliatelle, The minimal amount given made no difference to the taste and brought nothing to the plate. (I'm convinced it's because it looked grated 🙈, chuck some chunks in it and be done) The steak/chicken and pizzas were a big hit!! The cocktails are well made and presented.

Great place!! Lovely atmosphere

Still the nicest place in Mansfield to grab some good food and drink. Amazing selection of drinks and the food is fantastic. Just love it

Very good food. Limited wine list. Very friendly staff and nice environment.

Great food and look after your requirements

We came Christmas Eve 2022, the same as we do each year, the staff were fabulous , attentive approachable. Unfortunately most of the menu wernt available of what we could of had, we normally pay a deposit prebook however we were explained on booking we not need to. It were a shame on that side of it, i would recommend staff let you know beforehand before placing orders. Overall lovely atmosphere

Brilliant afternoon, staff can't do enough for you, and look like they actually enjoy working there,

Attended 2 Christmas party nights in canvas recently and have nothing but praise for the amazing food and fantastic, attentive staff. Thank you 😊

Works Christmas do we all had a fantastic night ..