Bertie Arms in South Kesteven

Living locally it is a pleasure to have the Bertie on our doorstep.. fantastic village pub serving a selection of local ales and good wines with a constantly changing guest ales....the best bit of the pub for me now the standard of the seasonal menus.... Fantastic restaurant quality food in a proper pub setting is a very rare find indeed... certainly worth a visit anytime, and they welcome dogs with open arms

Nice enough pub but London prices.

Lovely meal in a wonderful setting

Great village pub with super menu, quality food and friendly staff. Defo recommended, Sunday lunch is brilliant.

Second time back after amazing first Sunday lunch. Meat (beef) was very fatty across the whole slice so hard to enjoy. Told server and drink was comp’d. Great to have the acknowledgement but it wasn’t so nice as first time sadly

First, but definitely not the last visit to Birtie's. Called in at lunch time and we were very warmly welcomed. The food was superb and fresh, really tasty. The drinks selection is very good too. Many thanks.

Very nice meal on Saturday with friends

Tuesday 12.30.August 29 th.Very poor service. Ordered drinks and paid at bar Took menus outside, after 20 minutes wait,my husband went inside to give our order. Was told someone would come to take our order at the table. After another 15 minutes a young lady waitress came out. We asked to order our food and she said she wasn’t on orders today. Another 15 minutes,no one came so we left. In the meantime two parties of 4 arrived,were quoted 45 minute wait so all left. Such a shame ,a lovely venue but lucky they can afford to let prospective diners leave without eating there. I wonder if the manager was in today to oversee his staff? A very disappointing experience. We won’t be returning.

Arrived at 1 o'clock, beer garden had plenty of space so we took a seat. Went in to get a menu, the man behind the bar gave a menu to the person in front of us but looked horrified when we asked for one. We were then told by a female member of staff that they weren't serving food anymore. Back in the beer garden a waitress was taking orders from several tables that had arrived after us. Not very welcoming, first & last time of visiting this pub. Shame that zero stars are not an option

Tasty Sunday lunch. Choice of 4 meats, roast potatos, yorkshire pud, veg and gravy. Vegetarian nut roast was v nice. Chocolate trio dessert was super yummy. Highly recommend. Beautiful pub. Dog friendly. Thanks to lovely staff.

Wonderful pub in a beautiful place. Great service and very friendly. Only went for a drink 🍸 🤪 after a long country walk in the same area. The food when it came out to other people made my mouth water. Will definitely be going back for the food menu. Was very busy so will book before I go.

Went out for a family lunch and was not disappointed in the slightest! I'd been looking for somewhere that offered gluten free food and the Bertie Arms menu doesn't disappoint. I will say though, go with an appetite, the portions are generous! Both my mum & I had the Bertie burger (one gluten free) and hubby & my dad had the fish and chips. Absolutely divine! The batter on the fish and onion rings is light and crispy AND gluten free. The burger is solid meat and the apple slaw is lush. The chocolate trio I had for dessert literally speaks for itself - warm chocolate fudge brownie, chocolate salted caramel ice cream and a chocolate cup with crushed honeycomb sprinkled over it. The service was second to none and the staff were super friendly and very cheery. We'll definitely be back again!

Very good food and service, well worth a 2nd visit

We live in Cheshire. This was our third year in the area and we had to return to The Bertie Arms for their amazing Sunday lunch. This is a beautiful pub in a lovely setting just outside Stamford. The main part of the pub is thatched and the inside is tastefully decorated with cosy corners. A lovely seating area outside. We had a late afternoon booking as they were very busy and rightly so. The staff are very efficient and our lunch promptly arrived. Beautifully cooked roast beef. Lots of it. A big Yorkshire pudding. Roast potatoes . A separate dish with fresh seasonable vegetables and a jug of tasty gravy. We had no room for a starter of pudding but looking around at our fellow diners everything looked delicious and returning plates were empty. We nearly succumbed to the plum and apple crumble with custard. It looked yummy. We called in yesterday for a drink after our days travels and had a lovely chat with the lady behind the bar who was very helpful advising about local places to visit. We will be back next year. A long way to travel for a Sunday lunch but incorporate it with a weeks holiday in the area snd you won’t be disappointed. Make sure you visit the Bertie. It’s a gem.

Very nice pub, friendly staff with good knowledge of their dishes. Food was really nice and all reasonably priced.

What a shame one young girl lets the rest of the staff down ! On entering the pub we found her very rude and unfriendly. For an establishment that prides itself on a friendly welcome and treating you as a local, that was far from how we were treated by her . My grandchildren were with us and that was obviously an issue . Several times during our visit she made us feel very uncomfortable. She needs some serious work on her customer service skills , they seem to be non existent. Certainly not the best choice for front of house ! I would like to add the rest of the staff were very polite and friendly

Found this place while on a drive after visiting Stamford for the afternoon. Lovely place. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. We plan to visit again and eat here

Very disappointed to be told when we went to the Bertie Arms last night to celebrate my wife's birthday that they charge a fee of £2.50 per head for taking your own birthday cake and asking them to bring it out to you!!! This is waivered if you buy a dessert however. I have never been charged anywhere before and thought this really is a very greedy attitude. We will not be eating there again and sadly will also not be visiting there this year for our work's Christmas party. It is such a shame as it is a delightful pub otherwise and the food was nice but just too greedy.

We were travelling back from Woodhall Spa to Northamptonshire after a couple of days away and found a couple of pubs we liked the look of. In the end we decided to wander round Stamford and come here for lunch, and what a fantastic decision that was!! The service is fantastic, the food exemplary and what a lovely atmosphere and feel around the pub. We look forward to coming back whenever we are near the area!

A tonic water and pint of bitter cost me £12.25. I know I don’t visit pubs often but that seems excessive.

Went to the steak and fish night last Friday. B est steak I have had for a long time (and the other three agreed). The chips were great and the puddings (crumble) finished me off. We will be back again

Delicious food, amazing place and friendly staff. Totally recommended

The drinks selection was good. The service was friendly, although I didn’t like the way the owner (I assume) spoke to staff. The food was average but disappointing. I had the Cromer crab crumpets, which I ordered with slight reservation. I was hoping for sweet fresh Cromer crab and instead it was dominated by the Katsu sauce. I didn’t finish my gazpacho soup because it was overly vinegary. My wife’s pea ravioli barely tasted of pea and was swimming in oil. If it was a bit of pub grub I was expecting then fine but I had heard good things and was disappointed. When I paid I was not asked how my meal was, again looked like the owner. My wife was asked by the waitress who was polite and apologetic. The food was average but over complicated and didn’t let the natural ingredients advertised on the menu shine through.

Superb Sunday Lunch! Great pub with extremely friendly staff. Thank you to Katie and James for accommodating us. Highly recommended and definitely will be back if we’re in the area again.

A great pub, excellent food, For an expat visiting home, the mutton pie, steak and kidney pie were my favorites. Great local bitter as well which was nice to see.

So good we went twice. Great food and great service at sensible prices. We are from Solihull in the west midlands

Really enjoyed it staff so friendly will go back for four of us

Would love to comment on the quality of food, but after waiting 30 minutes to place our order no one took it. Then they refused to take it for another 1.5 hours because they were too busy. Poor service, but I'm sure others have a wonderful time.

Should they ever dare get rid of the Chef or staff I would be horrified. They should never be allowed to escape. Ever!

Great beer, fantastic pub, friendly staff lovely settling

Went for a birthday meal for one of our party members. The food was very hit and miss. Some meals were lovely like the pie, it was steak and ale when we went which was lovely. The dessert we had was amazing! However the burger was a complete waste of money. It was dry as there was literally just meat and bread. The pulled pork was just that with no sauce. I had to add a lot of mayonnaise to eat it. It needed some Lettuce, tomato and some sort of sauce. The only thing I enjoyed about my meal was the apple slow, which is sad as it was quite an expensive burger.

From the moment we arrived we were all made to feel really welcome. The staff from start to finish were friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was prompt and efficient. The pub itself is so pretty and spotlessly clean. This was our first visit here but it definitely won’t be our last. I’d happily recommend this little gem to anyone.

Love this place, bit sadly disappointed today. Went to celebrate a 77th birthday, I chose beef curry, the curry sauce was very good,but the steak on top was mostly inedible, very tough. The sea bass was very good, but very small. We shared a very good cheeseboard. When the bill came we queried why half a pint of beer was £3.10 and a pint was £5.80, we were told it was because because of the extra washing up, waiting staff were very good but the lady in charge was rather rude, have always enjoyed this place but will think twice before going back

Love this place, bit sadly disappointed today. Went to celebrate a 77th birthday, I chose beef curry, the curry sauce was very good,but the steak on top was mostly inedible, very tough. The sea bass was very good, but very small. We shared a very good cheeseboard. When the bill came we queried why half a pint of beer was £3.10 and a pint was £5.80, we were told it was because because of the extra washing up, waiting staff were very good but the lady in charge was rather rude, have always enjoyed this place but will think twice before going back

Went there 3 weeks ago food was fantastic .. sadly went back tonight , wow what a big disappointment with the new menu .. I'd not eat there again untill the menu changes or bring back sausage and mash and pork belly or at least put chicken on your menu .. but I'd drink there still .. and why no decent ploughman's xx but is a lovely pub

Went in today, 4th June, with my black and white Border Collie after a 5 mile walk. Delighted to find they could not have been more dog friendly. Sat down in lovely bar area, very comfortable sofas. Excellent service and nice pint of cider. Ordered the rump steak and chips, honestly it could have been finest sirloin, so tender, excellent meal. Overall could not fault the experience in any way, 5 star dog friendliness, atmosphere, food, drink and staff. Good value too. Many thanks, we will be back. Clive and Molly 🐾👍😀

We arrived a few minutes before our booking time, staff very busy and told to find our table in the restaurant area. No sooner had we sat down when a young chap came up and asked if we would like to order drinks. Efficient and accommodating. We ordered our food four mains, after a while the meals arrived all seemed good, however one of the party had ordered the ‘Chefs Pie of the Day’. It arrived sitting on a bed of mash with veg and a moat of very weak runny gravy. The pie casing was very soft and soggy as if it had been microwaved! Not a crispy pastry one would’ve expected. The amount of gravy on the plate created a challenge as it splashed over and onto one of our party. Taste of the pie was disappointing as you couldn’t tell if it was Mutton as described or otherwise. Apart from this the other members meals were of a high standard and enjoyed. As this was a special birthday get together one poor meal out of four reflects the score given. If everything had been to the same high standard of three of the meals and desserts then the score may have been different.

We had a lovely home cooked meal and will return soon. We were served quickly and attentively.

Amazing food, service and ambience. The staff are lovely, the food is very high standard, eaten at lunch and in the evening, both are very good.

Food is delicious. Delicious Ribeye and very good starter soup. The place is beautiful since it is an old building in very good condition and the decoration is beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I recommend this place

Very friendly staff. Great selection of beers and ales. Tried a pint of Bakers Dozen which is locally brewed. Great pint! Will be back again. Next time for food too.

Lovley meal Nice friendly atmosphere with a friendlier pub cat ! 🐈

We went here for a Sunday roast today, the food was amazing and they couldn’t have been more helpful, they were very accommodating with our 3 and 5 year old. Will definitely be back again. Thankyou

Really comfortable village pub. A great range of real ales! Very friendly, helpful staff. A good, wide menu with reasonable prices. Great quality. Lots of car parking. Definitely worth a visit!

Great food at a reasonable price.

Great country pub with big car park, large front bar with comfy seating and wooden tables and chairs, separate restaurant area (we didn't eat on this occasion, but have had bar snacks previously). 2-3 real ales on handpump, fizz and several wines by the glass. Can get very busy especially weekends. Nice outdoor garden area with plenty of seating for Summer days.

Really nice pub.... food was excellent and originally presented, and the atmosphere was lively and friendly. Highly recommended

My table was booked at 6-30pm, arrived at 6-25pm received a phone call from them as I was stood at the bar at 6-27pm asking if I was on my way. No welcome as we were taken to our table,not even a smile. Waited for what seamed Like an eternity for our main course, which was ok. After our desert we had asked for a cake to be bought out as we had 2 birthday's. Waited nothing,in the end my daughter had to go and ask at the bar for it to be bought out. All in all not a great service.

Super. Food and great service today will go back.such A nice bar .Great big car park.and nothing to much trouble .Good selection of food

i got bored with the milestone in Barnack being empty soulless and closing whenever they, the staff, decide to - when they are open that is !!. so i re found this pub and was overjoyed to find it as good as it always was. atmosphere was great food looked great and TBH must be as they were serving food non stop every night i dropped in. Will definitely use it each and every time i come back to the area. to hear that country pubs have no business on Mondays and Tuesdays so don't open MUST be baloney as this place was busy with diners both nights ! loved it .

This was an awful meal and it would take a lot to persuade me to go back. I had sausage and mash in onion gravy . There was so much gravy it was just like soup.

Very warm welcome, a nice atmosphere. 😀 The food was really, really good. Very tasty, beautiful presentation and huge portions. Thank you for a great evening. Highly recommended

Great little pub we stumbled upon whilst out l, great atmosphere as soon as we walked in, greeted warmly and treated like regulars straight away. Food was delicious especially the seabass great little find and will definitely be back.

Having just returned from a family lunch at the Bertie Arms in Uffington I feel compelled to report on my experience there today. To put this into perspective we meet there roughly on a quarterly basis and this is the first occasion I have felt the need to report in a negative way. Today I chose a dish of Sea Bass served with mushrooms, baby potatoes and some greens with a wild garlic pesto. Whilst the fish was absolutely delicious everything else was so drenched in the garlic after about a third of the way through my meal I felt I simply couldn't take any more garlic - and I really do not dislike garlic! We had been served by an older lady with an efficient and somewhat brusque manner who, when I explained that I found the dish too garlicy, rather inferred that it was my fault for choosing it because it contained wild garlic! (How was I to know it contained such an abundance of the ingredient?) Her demeanour was such that she clearly would not welcome any further discussion of the matter! No gesture was made by way of consolation. I certainly did not expect to receive my food for free but taking the cost of one of our drinks off the bill might have been appropriate, perhaps? Suffice to say, our next family gathering will not be at the Bertie Arms!

Quick stop for Coffee. Very good.

Absolutely wonderful pub just outside of Stamford. The atmosphere was great, the staff were really friendly and the food was incredible. Best proper Sunday roast I've had. Also loved the desserts and they had a proper crumble which is hard to find. 10 out of 10

They helped me and my husband out in a very personal way. I happily recommend The Bertie Arms

The menu is fabulous ... so difficult to choose. We had the halibut and the pie of the day - both absolutely delicious - generous portions and variety of high quality ingredients. The wine and beer also very good. No hesitation in recommending.

Visited for a family celebration, lovely atmosphere, excellent food, best Sunday lunch we’ve had out for a while. We all enjoyed our different choices from the vegetarian option to the roast beef. All the food was served piping hot. Friendly service which was a little slow, it didn’t matter as we weren’t in a rush the food was well worth waiting for, they were very busy and we were told that there had been a delay in service…it’s so much better to be informed of a delay, Katie , the owner, did apologise. We really enjoyed it, thank you.

Had an evening meal with friends. Really good service, drinks and meal. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening, fresh cooked food and quick service.

Had a nice lunch with friends varied menu, staff helpful.

Food was absolutely incredible 5* Husband had the minted mutton & I had the philly sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Good selection of drinks on tap. Recommend booking in advance - we had to eat in the bar on a random late Saturday lunchtime & parked on the street as carpark full - not that we minded, lovely atmosphere in the bar. Staff were super friendly & welcoming. Definitely visiting again.

Lovely warm welcome. Delicious lunch.

To celebrate my father-in-laws birthday, we visited The Bertie Arms a few days ago and we have nothing but praise for the food, the staff and the service we received! The steak was absolutely perfect and very well priced. We live in Cornwall, but we are keen to return to the Bertie Arms later this year during our honeymoon! We can't wait to come back!

Friendly, cosy, great service and the food was excellent. My wife and I had the game pie with creamy mash and fresh vegetables. Highly recommend this and will definitely be going again. Also, hats off for the honesty of the waitress who spotted that one of our party of four had dropped a fiver out of his pocket onto the floor and drew his attention to it. Well done 👏👏

Superb meal atmosphere.Staff friendly and efficient

Had a lunch time drink and family meet up. Nice choice of drinks, great service. Very quite but it was a Monday afternoon. Dog friendly and liked the atmosphere. Comfortable seating with lots of soft furnishings. Easy to park. Watch for the low doorways and ceilings. A beautiful, but very old building for a time when people were shorter. Worth a visit.

absolutly out of this world brilliant

Tastiest Sunday roast I've had in a long time very friendly staff beautiful pub and very generous portions can't complain was a perfect Sunday lunch.

Menu needs a dictionary e.g. skordalia mash and chocolate soil...everything on the menu appealed, I opted for pea & ham pie which had more pastry than filling, was quite salty and had a lot going on. Would have preferred it to be a bit simpler. My friend had small fish and chips which looked great. Everyone enjoyed their meals, particularly desserts. Pleased to see NVB's Release the Chimp on tap. Good service, would return but choose my meal more carefully next time.

Was busy for valentines evening but service all well planned and efficient. Excellent choice of well prepared food and staff all helpfull.

Nice pub good selection of real ales. Place was busy on a Saturday lunchtime with a long wait to order food. This was however explained when we walked in so no issues there and then the food arrived. Catch of the day for myself a saffron risotto with clams, mussels, prawns was really delicious. On top of great food, service is very good just simple and efficient.

We decided to our family get together here. It’s approximately 90 miles, we had high hopes. It’s a quintessential country Gastro pub sat in a pretty village. The parking great. However it’s not the biggest pub, so it’s recommended to book. We were blown away with the Sunday lunch. Generous portions, beautifully cooked. The beef was delicious, the roast potatoes were yummy, and the Yorkshire pudding perfect. We’re all from Yorkshire, so we know they were the real deal. The staff were friendly and attentive. The whole family had a fabulous experience, and went home contented. Highly Recommend.

So pleased my daughter suggested I try The Bertie Arms. Solo female diner, also with two dogs. Friday evening but I managed to find the perfect single table by the fire … super friendly staff particularly the young bar girl (didn’t catch her name but the girl with the two dogs!) Fabulous food, great atmosphere and lively locals . Stylish but comfortable decor. The perfect pub 😊

We had lunch on a Saturday lunchtime I’m pleased we booked in advance as the place was very busy ( in part because of a screening of a rugby match) we both had a starter and main course the service was slow but quite good considering how busy the place was the food was okay More pub food we expected better for the price it certainly wasn’t gastro quality

We were lucky to get a table at short notice for Sunday lunch following a recommendation from a friend. The service was excellent as was our meal which was top quality throughout. We will definitely return

Lovely customer service. Friendly and cosy. Lovely decor.

Visited on a pie night, amazing home cooked quality food, and good size portions. Couldn't finish it all after the delicious bang bang squid starter too!

Busy pub, attentive staff and great food. Can't comment on the beers as I was driving. Great to see a pub full of people and doing well. I will certainly go back. 👍

Very rare to find a place like this , wonderful welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived, the staff were all fantastic and the food did not disappoint, various meals ordered by our party of eight from a superb roast beef to a vegetarian beetroot Wellington all excellent and enjoyed by everyone, we would definitely visit again if in the area.

I love food, I love drink and I love traditional country pubs, this place has it all, log fires, great beers, incredible food and amazing service to boot. Stumbled across The Bertie whilst looking for a meet up place half way between Cambridge and Derby and what a find, oldest of our group 79 youngest 6 all catered for to perfection, I applaud you all

This is a lovely pub with great ambiance, a good selection of drinks and delicious food. Sadly on the day we visited the waiting time was just unacceptable (we waited around an hour and a half for starters). Also when the main courses eventually arrived the food, although good, wasn't hot enough. So disappointing as I've had really good experiences in the past. I will return, but maybe not in December. I suspect they had taken on too many bookings. What a shame...

Great pub with A really good selection of beers. And utterly amazing food menu. Good range of choice and big portion sizes. Tasty and good value for money.

We had a lovely time , had passed this place many times , and we were not disappointed, we were shown t9 out table , than we were offered another table , but we were happy !, the drinks were brought to out table by a friendly lad , our order was taken in due course, by a very knowledgeable lady , who explained the menu, as we had questions ! Our order was brought out , and we were not disappointed, i had the steak & ale pie , it was beautifully presented , and was special , we all had various meals , and were very impressed, down to the young waitress , she was lovely , we had a great time , and will certainly be back !

Table not ready so sat elsewhere. Meat not cooked enough do was stringy andcunabke to cut for 1 of our party with RA, extras ordered missing from our plates and 1 side order so small we couldn't share it around!!

Had Sunday lunch here for 2. Only had a main course but it was excellent. Braised lamb succulent, pork soft with crackling crispy accompanied by roasties, Yorkshire pudding and a splash of gravy. Selection of fresh vegetables plus extra gravy, mint and apple sauce served...

Very lovely pub with an amazing atmosphere. The staff were polite and attentive. Perfect place for a Sunday roast dinner.

Great find! My Wife and I had an excellent lunch at the Bertie Arms . Thank to all the staff for an enjoyable time some times it pays to take the wrong route when you come across a nice pub like this one

Saturday lunchtime visit with family. Plenty of choice on menu Inc gf for coeliac member of the party. Gluten free beer available aswell. Staff were attentive without being overbearing. Good value meals with quality ingredients

Always a pleasure to visit the Bertie Arms , great beer, wine and food and staff are always very pleasant

Food was good but service was incredibly slow.

It’s a lovely little place atmosphere wise, my family have always been continued customers and have always enjoyed the food historically however this weekend we had a meal here and was very underwhelmed. The starter was okay, I had the garlic prawns and my partner had the chilli beef. I ordered the fish and chips for main and the fish was overcooked and tasted a bit odd and the batter very sloppy. I was looking forward to trying the triple cooked chips and unfortunately they again felt like they had been left on the side for too long. No crisp to them. Quite stale consistency. I ended up not eating the meal. My partner had the burger and he said it was ok. When it came to the bill we were overcharged by over £30, the staff were very friendly and polite and sorted it out however it’s a shame the food didn’t meet expectations as we most likely wouldn’t go back now. Unfortunately not worth the pricing.

It was a curry night, which is the first Friday of each month, which we didn't know until we got there...and we were a bit disappointed at first. But no need to be. The atmosphere was great, the staff were wonderful and the food was fantastic. It wasn't your basic curry at all. Amazing starters and mains. Plus my wife is a coeliac, and the GF options. were fantastic. The beer was great too. We had a wonderful evening

A fabulous lunch today. The food was excellent as was the service. I have read all the poor reviews - Definitely can't be the Bertie Arms, Uffington - and I really think those writing them should stick to going for a meal at Wetherspoons.

Gear meal, good portions and attentive and friendly staff. More than a typical Sunday lunch. Compared to other local places for Sunday lunch this would be towards the higher end in terms of experience. Would come back again. Feel absolutely stuffed. Great atmosphere too! Have...

This is fast becoming our favourite, local go-to when we want a great meal. Interesting menu without being pretentious. Fantastic quality and some nice twists.

Very tasty food, lovely and fresh. Friendly staff. Nice and clean, cosy.

What a fabulous meal…seven of us went for a group dinner to this picture postcard village pub…the menu was so varied . ..so much selection…I had the squid for starters followed by the monkfish and king prawn scampi…delicous! Some of us had the quail and...

Great pub, great food, lovely garden, what more could you want

Excellent sunday lunch but rather expensive at 50 pounds a head for 2 courses.