Blacksmith's Arms in West Lindsey

The food was exceptional. Everything about the experience was top drawer. Definitely will return. Highly recommend.

Perfect from start to finish. Warm, friendly welcome by the two lovely ladies. Comfortable seating and pleasant decor. Both the starters and mains were superb.

Super country pub serving delicious food which was well presented and good value for money - friendly welcoming staff who went out of their way to accomodate our extra guest We had the fish and chips which was outstanding

Lovely, hot food and puddings were as good as the other courses. Staff were really friendly. It was a Saturday night and was very loud in bar, so if you want a quieter table I would suggest you ask in advance. But would highly recommend

Blonde girl at bar with glasses was a terrible waitress, she was rude and only spoke to the men all night. We had to ask for another drink multiple times (we were a group of girls) before we could get any attention from her even though it was a pretty slow night. All in all she made us feel very unwelcome.

Second visit to this BRILLIANT restaurant. Blacksmith's Arms has been taken over by a young, dynamic and hardworking couple and the combination of all these makes for a SUPERB DINING PLACE. The food is simply delicious, freshly prepared and quickly served. The staff is very well trained and extremely attentive but not overbearing and the pub itself is just a really lovely place where to go for an evening out. Fantastic experiences and certainly somewhere we are going to visit over and again. Thank you very much.

Definitely going back 👍👍the service was lovely, food very tasty and the atmosphere cosy and welcoming. Thanks again to the whole team

Delicious food, great value for money. Lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly and attentive. Lovely Sunday lunch with friends, would definitely go again,

Enter the bar and immediately feel the warmth from the staff and the atmosphere. A nice little area adjacent to the bar caters for those who want a drink before eating. Excellent choice of ales and a menu which has something for everyone. We went on Sunday lunch, one of us had pork which was described as being really good, others had the sirloin with veg, this was equally as good. We decided not to have wine with lunch but the wine list is extensive and has been well thought out. We are looking forward to the summer when we can use the gardens at the rear, but even in the wintry weather, a warm welcome is assured at the Blacksmith’s Arms.

Came with friends for a birthday treat after a long wintery walk. Instantly met with a real fire. Cosy, warm and welcoming. Loved the decor and food. Great service. Highly recommend. Can’t fault it.

Very welcoming. This is now under new management and everything was excellent. Good atmosphere, great food and service.

I visited last week and was served by danni ‘sorry if I spelt it wrong’ - ‘first time visit’ and I was surprised on the service/food I received considering it’s a little area! I had corn beef hash with a beer moretti - by far the best food I’ve had in a long time from eating out, it felt more of a home cooked meal which I cannot find anywhere else! Bar staff and table service was amazing and I’ll be sure to return and recommend to family/friends.

This pub is under new management and I would recommend a visit. The Sunday lunch menu is excellent - and good value as well. Atmosphere is warm and cosy, the place was decorated for Christmas and very festive! Staff were great and really helpful - can’t fault it at all.

Food delicious, fish and chips, Sunday roast and loved the Lincolnshire Poacher rarebit. Lovely cosy pub will definitely return.

Really good atmosphre, excellent food & service. there were 13 of us in the party & we were looked after very well by the friendly & efficient staff.

We enjoyed drinks in the May sunshine whilst perusing the Sunday menu before moving to our table. First courses were very good. Disappointingly, much of the wine list was not available, but what we were able to selected was good and fairly priced. The Pork Belly was most enjoyable, as was the Yorkshire Pudding, but the accompanying vegetables were overcooked and unpleasant. My wife’s Scampi was also very good but the plate, piled high with food, was somewhat off-putting. We prioritise quality more than quantity. Puddings were not sampled. Total cost for three was £130 including wine and pre lunch drinks. Service, sadly, was not the best and we departed with little incentive to rush back. We hope it improves.

The Landlord had recently been on local news saying how it was hard to make ends meet running a village pub. Couple of suggestions, perhaps do food on a Sunday evening and also greet customers when they come in instead of finishing whatever urgent clerical task required your full attention. Black Sheep beer was OK though.

First time visiting here and we will definately be coming back. Me and my husband both had the steak and guiness pie wow.absolutely delicious.my daughters had the tomato and chorizo pasta and scampi they really enjoyed them too.lovely little quaint place 😋🥰

Called in for sunday lunch bought two classes of d/coke from two 330ml cans cost £5.40p, the max price w/sale would be 55p each , it must be dearer that beer no wonder pubs are closing . wont be going here again

Visited this establishment a couple of years ago when the food prices were reasonable and the food fantastic. Fast forward 2 years and it’s a completely different story. Sunday lunch was £11.95, now it’s £18.95. 3 course Sunday lunch is over £30. Food prices in the week have also risen considerably. Why; simple, to fund the managers (Nigel) lavish lifestyle. He’s trying to promote this place for something it’s clearly not. £7 for a pint of beer, you’re having a laugh! The guys deluded. That’s when there’s actually any beer to drink. I stayed for the pub quiz Sunday night (which was packed). and there was only one bitter and one cider on tap. All the other beers, craft beers, IPA, lagers, bottled beers were gone. Not because it had sold out, but because he hadn’t paid his suppliers. The staff were embarrassed when asked why there wasn’t any alcohol on the premises. This guy is an absolute joke. The brewery needs to remove him and put someone in charge who is capable of running a pub properly. There’s just NO excuse for having no alcohol in a pub. One of the quiz team names made me laugh on the night. They called themselves The Blacksmiths Arms Dry Place. They weren’t kidding!! The car park used to be packed, and if you hadn’t booked, you weren’t getting in. Now the car parks half empty, you can walk in and get a table straight away, that’s if he hasn’t shut up by 8.30pm. People vote with their feet and needless to say I won’t be back any time soon. Rating 1 out of 10.

Arrived 30 mins prior to our reservation time, this was not a problem and we were shown to our table. This is an excellent venue in a very quiet village setting, serving a mixture of locals and those like ourselves travelling for food. Staff and the service they provided were faultless, each course was savoured and every plate cleared. A special mention must go to the doughnut dessert, this was simply sublime. This is a venue I would highly recommend.

Excellent my favourite place to come for a meal lovely atmosphere excellent food lovely service happy staff great prices

This was the best Sunday lunch I had had in a long time. There was a group of 12 of us and everyone was happy with their meals. The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely come here again

Visited as a group and had preordered. Despite this, the food took an hour to come out. When enquiring about the length of time it would take for the food to come, there was no apology for the long wait. One of our orders was a gluten free burger which was served between two slices of bread, despite being advertised as coming in a bun. Although the portion sizes were good, many of the dishes were bland. The staff did check on us to see if our food was ok and when one of our party expressed some concerns about her meal, they weren’t even acknowledged and the waitress just ignored her. Over priced for the quality and could do with some work on the service.

Wow what a hidden gem, been for many a pub meal but this was beyond expectation. Hubby had scampi, I had the fish pie and daughter had the steak and ale pie - all excellent. Yes slightly pricey but you’re getting quality, the service was excellent too. Can’t wait to go back to try the Sunday lunch! 10 out of 10 for us.

Lovely food would definitely return. Lovely quaint place and had a real charm to it. It was also clean with a good atmosphere. The whole family was impressed with the food.

Lovely pub. Unfortunately rude staff. Not only did I witness a member of staff being very rude to an elderly gentleman who requested drinks for his table after his meal it only 9:05. She then went on to pour a quarter of my partners drink away so she could lock up at around 9:30. I have never felt more uncomfortable in a pub in my life.

Long wait for food order Roughly one hour wait after order Food was good and good size portions. The drinks were well over priced Was drinking larger shady and was charged 6.50 per pint Average dinning .

Decided to take my dad for a meal for his birthday , I wish I had cooked a meal myself at home! The service was really bad, my family was waiting along time for are meals. The food was warm not hot, the roast potatoes was rock hard not forgetting the Yorkshire puddings wasn't the best ! After the meal they asked if we wanted a pudding , I didn't want to wait another 45 minutes. Another couple who was sat next to us said they won't go again! I paid £98.00 pound what a waste of money !! I didn't complain because of it being my dads birthday! I usually give a good tip , but o decided not to. Very disappointed, we had to go to the bar to order ate drinks otherwise you would be waiting forever!!!

Not impressed at all. Just recently moved to the area and decided to come here to have a birthday drink with my 18yr old and the rest of the family. Upon entering we just mentioned we wanted a drink with no food then to be told we can’t sit inside with our drinks and told we had to sit outside, where was met by numerous wasps which didn’t make the visit pleasant at all. Why we couldn’t sit inside with our drinks I do not know as the pub wasn’t that busy at all and there was clearly plenty of places for us to sit and enjoy our celebratory drinks. Not a good first impression for our new local pub.

Took my dad for a Saturday night treat, he is GF and they couldn’t do enough to make sure he was catered for. The venue, meal, staff, ambiance was nothing less than absolutely outstanding! I can see it may not be to everyone’s budget, but we thoroughly enjoyed the entire home cooked from scratch food with fresh quality ingredients. I wish I had left room for a desert, the Bounty cheesecake will be enjoyed at my next visit.

Service was a little slow and hard to get service when needed (although was very nice and forthcoming when we asked). Despite it not being busy it felt a bit understaffed in restaurant itself! Could not complain about the food quality or portion size though! All what you needed came as the meal, no need for extras or sides which was good!! Was a bit on the pricey side in our opinion (£20 for a specials board burger), would have expected a little more in terms of the whole experience for the money. When we asked about desserts our server didn’t have a menu and couldn’t really explain what they were from the board. I ended up with a dessert with custard which should really have only come with ice-cream/cream as it was described incorrectly 🙈 On the whole, I would come back again- but not in a hurry!

Lunch today - had a bit of food envy - think I picked the wrong item from menu as my friend’s salads / fish and chips looked good - but my pie was very disappointing - thin gravy and sausage meat filling - would not order this again or recommend

Lovley venue, busy and bustling with nice pub atmosphere. The best Steak Pie I can remember eating , the filling and pastry amazing . Friendly staff and everyone’s meal was well presented and really tasty. Thank you . If you can’t get through on the phone send a message via the website and they will reply.

Used to use the Blacksmiths often during the Walking Festival. But after being charged £23 + for Haddock and a few chips with Mushy Pease Never again sorry to say, the Lady who served behind the Bar was very nice, but come on Nigel

A nice warm welcome from the staff, although I personally thought the tables were too close together. My friend had the haddock and chips which she said was tasty (and at £23.95, so it SHOULD have been!) and my pie was also tasty. I had to wait quite a long time for my dessert of bread and butter pudding which when it arrived was the tiniest sliver of crust-end. Despite it being a dog-friendly venue, everywhere looked spotlessly clean and the waiting staff could not be faulted. However, at almost £24.00 for fish-and-chips (not to mention almost £25.00 for beef stroganoff) it will unfortunately not be on my list of 'must returns'.

We dropped in on spec in the middle of a long walk. Unfortunately, it was Sunday lunchtime and the pub was fully booked so couldn’t accommodate us for lunch - but, just wanted to say, the staff were as helpful as they could possibly have been. They were really apologetic and despite our muddy boots, wet jackets and rather dishevelled appearance they let us sit at the bar and served us hot coffee and biscuits. It’s a lovely looking pub, obviously very popular with locals, the menu looked good and the staff were really helpful!

Great place for lunch But £24 for fish and chips and fish very creasy ,not good ,,,but great staff great service ,would go again but would check the fish course price first , went down to Grimsby fish docks same day and got 15 large fillets of Haddock for £20 so think the price was little high Pete Grimsby

Excellent food and very efficient, friendly, non-intrusive service. Good value for money and pleasant decor, a real pleasure to visit and will be back.

We went for an evening meal at the pub and we were very impressed. The quality of the food was excellent and tasted so good. There’s plenty to choose from also. The staff were friendly and attentive. Really recommend this place and we are planning on returning soon.

A lovely old pub with really delicious food, wine and beer on offer. Whilst not the cheapest meal to be had in local pubs, it was not typical pub food.. it was delicious. All of our party of 4 enjoyed every forkful, and thought it...

Went here for my wife’s birthday meal. Although can’t fault the food it was very overpriced and expensive. Staff were not over friendly. Wouldn’t go back

Meals used to be good value for money, now gone quite expensive for the quality of food. Shocked at the price charged for a glass of wine, especially as the website lists them cheaper when we checked later!

Quick birthday lunch with my wife. Absolutely delicious Philly steak sandwich and stocky toffee pudding with two spoons to finish. Cozy proper country pub ambiance.

Went with friends just before Christmas; had the Xmas Fayre menu - excellent food and comfortable surroundings; the roaring log fire was most appreciated! The food is far above standard 'pub fayre' and definitely worth making the effort to visit and paying a little more...

Rebecca and myself booked a table at the Blacksmiths Arms for a Saturday evening meal.We were greeted in a polite warm manner into a lovely atmosphere where we ordered pre dinner drinks. The menu was varied including an extensive special board which made choosing a...

Came for dinner on a Wednesday in October. It is more expensive than other pub restaurants in the Lincolnshire Wolds, but the food is on a different level. We discovered on our week in the Wolds that pubs (when they are open) tend to serve...

Service and food amazing best Sunday lunch we’ve all had in years. 10 of us went for Sunday lunch and between us we had all the different roasts and all were amazing.

My youngest daughter is a frequent visitor to this pub/restaurant, and booked a table for six, for our Anniversary. She booked it on the 1st of August, so far so good. On the 14th of August, she had to call in to see the manager,...

Just got back from lunch at this pub, Service was good and the food excellent, good portions and well presented, will definitely go back again.

Visited on the evening of Saturday 30th July. We, as two old friends had been looking forward to this meal for a long time but were hugely disappointed. We arrived early for our booking at 7.30 so decided to have drinks outside. We ordered at...

Excellent food, wide menu choice, really big portions and service was first class, everyone was very friendly. The pub is nicely furnished and really clean. Highly recommend.

Had tea here on a Monday evening with friends. Had heard it was very expensive although was pleasantly surprised at big portions and delicious food but drink prices utterly ridiculous. £ 10 for a pint of lager and a pint of cider exceeds some London...

My Wife and I have visited the Arms several times post pandemic, the staff are delightful and the food first class. We would particularly recommend the fish dishes, Pan Seared Salmon and Baked Haddock really excellent. The Chef is clearly very talented and to be...

Went here with family 2 weeks ago and immediately booked to come again for my birthday today. Lovely food and such helpful staff. Served by Owen today who could not have been more friendly. Especially enjoyed the woo woo cocktail pannacotta 😲😋😆.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Food piping hot and tasty. Service great and friendly staff. Well impressed. Will definitely be returning when in the area again

Had the Posh Fries and Whitebait for starters, amazing and fresh! The steak was cooked just how i asked and great flavour. Then the lemon and blueberry creme brulee was out of this world! Food, service, atmosphere all 10/10!👏🏼

Always a great experience, a pub out in the country with nice people waiting on and nice customers too. It’s good to sit at the bar and have a pre-dinner drink. The surroundings are most pleasant with a roaring fire (winter) All the food I...

Absolutely nothing to fault, lovely ambiance, attentive polite staff, a very well behaved Labrador who clearly owns the pub that everyone adores, just a delicious Sunday Roast ( we both had the Roast Lamb) generous portions, lots of tasty fresh veg, huge Yorkshire pudding, yummy...

Lovely Atmosphere, Fantastic food, plenty of choice something for everyone,portions were not tight at all, very good value for money would 100% recommend to anyone who wants a nice meal out and plenty of parking.

We have just enjoyed two superb main courses at the Blacksmith's. My wife chose the BBQ pulled pork with dirty fries, while I opted for the miso sea bass ramen. The sea bass dish was amazing, a genuine taste of Asia. Spice is very much...

Had a great meal here. Was a work do we where all welcomed very warmly. Food was amazing had the Christmas menu and there was a great selection to choose from. The staff were really friendly and very attention to detail. We loved your gorgeous...

Lovely evening spent with my other half. Local pub that is warm, welcoming, very country and perfect for lovely seasonal food, especially making the most of local game and Lincolnshire produce Open fire and pub dog lapping up the attention is perfect for a winter...

We have been a few times for meal with our 4 friends. Meals have always been very good and good value last night was no exception. On reading review the following day of a dog being fed off a plate has put me off and...

Sunday lunch this weekend Food food very high quality Staff super nice and attentive Beer Harvest Pale served to perfection I recommend it book yourself in for a Sunday treat

On arrival we where shown to our table it was ok, ordered food as we where waiting for food a group of people came in and sat opposite us they had at least 4 dogs which is not a problem, but one lady of the...

This was our first visit since, what I believe was a change of ownership at this rural village pub. We had booked a few days in advance, having been told it was very popular. I note the only negative reviews in the last 18 months...

Found this lovely little place to stop for lunch while on the road, what a fantastic find! The gentleman behind the bar was so welcoming, amazing service and the food was the best we’ve had in a long time! Georgie was just the cherry on...

Well what a find! On arrival we noticed that the large car park was full. So we thought that was a good sign. It was indeed packed when we got inside but in a good way. We were greeted on arrival and asked if we...

A beautiful October day, 21 degrees, so we walked the full route of Rothwell Country Park and settled in the beer garden for lunch, well-behaved dog warmly welcomed by George. The haddock, chips and peas were superb, the fish perfectly cooked, the batter light gold...

Visited today as my wife had been here for Sunday lunch before which she said was very good. It’s been a while since we have visited a proper country pub and we were not disappointed. After ordering our food I thought I’d do some research...

After arriving with another couple Looking for food as it was highly recommended we were told that if we hadn't booked we got no chance. as we was there at 5 the restaurant was empty so they could off easily fitted us in we asked...

Judged based upon appearance. Myself and my wife (accompanied by my daughter) went to visit this pub after Googling top places to eat. It was a longer journey than others but we thought we would chance our luck. Upon arrival, I waited to be seated...

We were recommended this pub for food by locals in another pub which had no availability. So very glad we followed through as the pub and the food was terrific. Outside the floral arrangements were gorgeous adding class to the building. Inside the were very...

We had a lovely meal here tonight, absolutely spot on food and easily the best food for miles around! My only complaint?! There was too much food!! I know, how ridiculous but I felt very embarrassed sending half a plate of food back! I had...

Lovely pub, had a drink sat outside before but decided to eat this time. Really glad we did! Grandparents and daughter had the cheese and onion toastie and the kids had a portion of chips and a freshly baked baguette and the other one had...

Lovely meal. Fantastic location. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Nice that dogs are wecome. Would recommendthis place all day long. Menu is fantastic, suits all dietary meeds.

We cycled 25 miles to the pub and had deliberately planned our stop for lunch. Unfortunately we were met with a rather negative reception informing us that unless we’ve booked we can’t have food. We offered to eat outside and just have sandwiches if it...

We booked an outdoor table at short notice and really enjoyed the garden area with our 9 year old granddaughter, and our dog. All dogs in the garden were well-behaved. My wife had the haddock, which she described as excellent, while I chose the wonderful...

We were staying in a village about 2 miles away so decided to walk to the pub then have a longer walk back to where we were staying. Food was good. Definitely large enough meals to fuel us on the way home!

Superb food, freshly prepared with quality ingredients, good gluten free options, service was attentive, Cocktails excellent - Expresso Martini I would highly recommend! Beer garden beautiful. Great pub and restaurant set in a stunning location. Highly recommend.

Absolute superb food to a reasonable pricing Downside of the pub is the service They were just standing behind the bar chatting with each other’s and completely forgot about us Didn’t even bother to clear our empty plates away nor to ask about puddings (we...

First time visit, amazing service and amazing food! Will definitely visit again! Dog friendly as well with a lovely pub dog Georgina roaming round the restaurant. Amazing, keep up the great work!

First time ever at The Blacksmiths ... absolutely amazing Food , staff are a pleasure , will be going back for sure !

Wow!!! Visited The Blacksmiths Arms for some lunch and it was well worth the visit! Nice friendly service, lovely outdoor dining area and the food …. Amazing! I had the 12oz burger and my wife had the fish n chips - both were cooked to...

Well what can I say, but if you haven’t already been to the blacksmiths arms, then you must go The atmosphere is lovely and the staff very pleasant But the food was amazing, all cooked fresh and a lovely choice My husband had the fish...

I have been back twice more, it was so good the first and second times. There’s an extensive specials board which has lots of fish dishes (that’s fantastic for my husband but I’m allergic to fish) they all look amazing. The pies are gorgeous, the...

This pub provides good quality food at a reasonable price. It is a pleasant environment and there is good service.

Lovely family meal 4th June. I never give a second thought on whether or not the food and service are going to be good. The team here has been so consistent in these respects. I chose the fish and chips, which was excellent, but loved...

Booked table 5.45 pleasant greeting and shown to table partner had crab starter (lovely) .Fish and chips for me (big portion) best fish and chips for a long time my partner had seafood tagliatelle (beautiful ) great service friendly staff and lovely food .back soon

Visited for Lunch indoors - usual welcoming ambience and helpful, cheerful Barman. Super Menu and specials all well presented; a little spoiled by inattentive unsmiling Landlord/Manager(?) and no apology for delay on serving puds.

arrived with no booking on my own and the manager made sure i was able to get food and a drink. We have just moved into the local area and my wife was away so I went to what i know from previously living locally...

We have been ordering food from the blacksmith arms from the beginning of the pandemic. Right from the start, the Blacksmith arms have delivered excellent, restaurant quality food to our door. This has been consistent throughout the three lockdowns. Nigel and the team at the...

Top quality food at affordable prices, smooth order and payment system, prompt and accurate home delivery service. Nigel and his team at The Blacksmith's Arms has made a huge contribution to getting this community through lockdown. Nothing is too much trouble, and as soon as...

Booked a a table for 5.30 on October 28 th 2020. On arrival shown straight to our table. the pub was half full with love blazing coal fires making you feel nice and cosy straight away. My two friends both ordered haddock chips and mushy...

Booked table for four at 5pm and was greeted with a friendly wag from the owner’s Labrador. Our food was ordered from both the specials board and main menu and was excellent. The Asian style belly pork starter was well recommended. The friendly service was...

The kitchen at this pub is turning out great food consistently. The menu leaves me spoilt for choice every time we go. The service is spot on, whether the manager is running it, or the young people he employs. We’ve taken advantage of the excellent...

We all thoroughly enjoyed a lovely meal at The Blacksmith's Arms. The staff coped very well with the Covid measures and made sure they didn't interfere with a great service. A simple in/out route and hand sanitizer on entry and in the toilets is all...

Great food and very dog friendly. It’s closing for refurbishment for a while but I’m definitely going back.

We stumbled across this pub whilst on holiday within the Lincoln area. We booked a table on the day, and had no problems getting a reservation. Were seated straight away into a busy restaurant. Service was great and the food was excellent with generous portions....