Bowman in Gedling

I have booked for one of their events. Breakfast with Santa. My kiddo is allergic to many things, including her own mucus. As she had a bit of snot she was coughing pretty much constantly. She is also autistic and so am I. That being said, I tried for a few days to contact them over the phone to discuss our needs. I also enquired on my booking about their ability to accommodate us. No answer on the phone, no reply to my written enquiry. Why on earth I decided that is a good idea to proceed when I already had all this?! Well, they were completely overwhelmed and unprepared for their own event. Because my kiddo was coughing I chose to leave her outside (within view) until I got to discuss the situation and requested to be sat away from other people so we don’t upset them. I ended up having to keep my kiddo outside for over 10 minutes. They were also abrupt and rude whilst dealing with us. IE enquired if can be sat separately and the lady that answered said that it can be done but I still need to wait in the cue (okay, never in question) Than I been left to wait alone in the cue, although I had told them that the kiddo was waiting outside! Nobody even acknowledged my presence until another parent can and I started to fuss out loud to the other person As for the allergies… dear god. No substitutes (I mean for essentials like some oat or coconut milk), they could not show me how to look for the allergens on the menu, on the buffet they did not have the allergens on the products displayed. Just bad! The food was also bad. Very bad. My kiddo barely touched hers I am not even going into accommodations for her autism as I would be absurd given the level of awareness and quality of service Except for one person that was actually working with Santa, everyone else was rushed, uninformed, rude, unhelpful, almost angry to be there and to be part of the event. Also, £20 for two kids breakfasts?! So no, never again for us

went out for a family meal. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. Tash is so nice. The food was hot and delicious. definitely recommend and will be returning

Went today the service was very good we was served by a lady named Nuala her service was outstanding couldn't do enough for us

Came in with my family for a meal and have to say it was amazing all the staff that was on was fantastic. We did not have to wait long for food and when it arrived it was nice and hot and presented lovely. Well done to all the staff

Fantastic place to eat vreat staff and great atmosphere big shout out to chris he is a credit to the place is service was amazing. The foid cam iut hit and onky waiting fir a very short time

Very rarely do I get served in a timely manner at this place. Today I had to walk out as I couldn't stand waiting all day for barstaff to have personal conversations on the phone. Won't be bothering again anytime soon 👎🏽

Lovely hot food...Good size portions. great staff, especially Anthony 😊 he remembered it was my 21st birthday 🤣

Service was amazing nothing too much for the staff! Would recommend

Served by Antony by name. Drinks were nice great company, come alone…

Brilliant food Brilliant service thank you

We came in for a late lunch, had our usual bbq meat sharer with the mac and cheese swapped out. It was lush as usual.

came here the other day, service was excellent and so was food. my server Mia was really friendly. overall a great experience, will come again!

Anthony was really polite, good service a credit to the pub.

My wife and I visited for her bday dinner. Having previously dining here we were looking forward to it. Shouldn't if bothered though. Service was friendly, did came quickly considering the time & how busy they were. Unfortunately as soon as the food arrived it sailed downhill, my wife's Hunters chicken was fine ( except was very difficult to find any bbq sauce in the dish) myself i started with nachos and mac and cheese. The nachos were cold ( like fridge cold) cheese unmelted, covered in a gloopy mix of ready made sauce. No tomato to speak of. The tray and paper were a nice touch though. As for the mac and cheese it tasted of uncooked flour, was stone cold and so thick you could bounce it on the floor if you so chose. I informed them of the issue with the food, the lovely bar maid assured me it would be corrected. 5 mins later the same mac that had be poked and prodded because of temperature and not cooked reappears in a fresh bowl (including the tomato piece i had accidentally transfered from my nachos) nuked into oblivion now hot, but be better eating dehydrated soup. 1 plus point the fries i ate whilst waiting for the remedy were lovely. All in all not good. For context this was a Thursday evening around half 7 so by no way there busy time and plenty of empty tables.

Love the bowman! Staff members Caroline, Tash and Mia are amazing! Always provide such good service!

Lovely staff, at the bowman every week. Always so welcoming and friendly, having a laugh with us every time we come in. Big shoutout to tash, Mia and Caroline! Just the best.

Lovely staff, always come to the bowman and have never had a bad experience. Caroline, Tash and Mia are outstanding!

Anthony made the atmosphere very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious 😁

Staff friendly, Great service, Nice food

Here’s a glowing 5-star review for Anthony at The Bowman: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anthony at The Bowman is amazing! From the moment we walked in, he made us feel so welcome and taken care of. His attention to detail and genuine care made the whole experience unforgettable. He knows the menu inside and out, gave perfect recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed. You can tell he truly cares about his guests, and it made all the difference. Can’t wait to come back and hope we get Anthony again—he’s a real asset to The Bowman!

Often call in for a steak salad and catch up with friends. Nice pub in a good location. The staff are really friendly and attentive.

Great service and friendly staff. The food was excellent especially the mac and cheese.

Came in the other day, got served by Justin while I was there, top lad. Nice place to come to.

Anthony service is top. First time here and its a greatvservice 😎

Visited with my family for a birthday meal. Lovely food and service. Charlie our table server was polite helpful and very welcoming. Will visit again

Not used the accomodatuon for many years but dined there often. Charlie was very helpful and attentative with our order. Our food was delivered in good time and we didn't have to wait too long between courses. Charlie was quick to clean our table when we had finished our meal. Would recommend the food and service.

I’ve been coming to The Bowman Bar and Grill for 15 years, and it has truly become like a second home. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warmth and friendliness that’s rare to find. The staff here goes above and beyond—attentive, engaging, and consistently making every visit feel special. Whether it's a packed night or a quieter afternoon, they make sure each guest feels valued and welcome. You can tell they take genuine pride in what they do, and that kind of service is one of the reasons I keep coming back. The food, of course, is fantastic. Every dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it really shows in the flavour. From perfectly seasoned meats to vibrant, crisp vegetables, everything is hot, fresh, and absolutely bursting with taste. Whether I’m enjoying a classic burger, their delicious wings, or one of their specials, I’ve never once been disappointed. The Bowman’s menu has something for everyone, and they have maintained a remarkable consistency in quality over the years. Beyond all this, The Bowman is also tremendous value for money. They don’t just serve delicious food—they do it at prices that make you feel like you’re getting much more than you paid for. It’s rare to find a place that combines quality, service, and affordability so well, which is why I always recommend The Bowman to friends and family. If you’re looking for a place with great food, exceptional service, and an atmosphere that feels like family, The Bowman Bar and Grill is the place to be. After 15 years, I can confidently say they’re still the best in town, and I’m looking forward to many more meals and memories here x

Quick and friendly service from antony :)

Great staff and as helpful as always ,perfect if you are looking for family pub dogs ,and even kids are welcome .👍🫠

It's ok, convenient to order from table. Food is ok and consistently ok. Price is very reasonable too. I'd say sometimes the service can be hit and miss depending on which side of the bed the person serving you woke up on but generally it's fine.

Lovely place, lovely food, excellent service

Tom was brilliant. Very helpful and friendly

Was great food and great service Barman was amazing anthony

Our server Anthony was amazing, making sure our order was correct and everything was there. Immediate service, great food and great drinks.

Food was beautiful staff and Anthony was very helpful very professional will be returning

Great hospitality. Staff are very welcoming and service is outstanding

Anthony gave great service all around great pub.

Cracking. Hotel staff were helpful Room.was clean. Would definitely return.when next in the area. Breakfast was Really Good. Eat In the pub from.main menu. Great value and was excellent

We went with our children and can say we was made to feel welcome. Food great and friendly staff food was lovely would highly recommend

This is a great place to eat me and my partner went for a meal and have to say it was amazing. Want to give a big shout out to Nicola B she was amazing and so polite so plz pass on our thanks. Will definitely be returning

Went to the bowman for a family meal me my daughter and partner the food was amazing staff was very friendly and helpful ☺️

Great place , great service , staff very helpful and all around felt very welcoming, highly recommended for a good time!

Great food and menu choice, also great service from cloe:)

Always a great meal. Staff are always friendly. Chris was a great help with my daughters party

Our orders was wrong,food was cold,had gravy it was more like a clump of jelly staff didn't seem bothered ..will not be going there again or would I recommend it..it was also dark and dreary ,no atmosphere .absolutely shocking and very disappointed to say the least.

Great food, great service, Friendly staff, Anthony was very polite and welcoming, deserves a pay rise!

A lovely meal as always. Staff are friendly and the food is good pub grub. We were looking forward to trying the new menu and we were not disappointed. Classics and favourites plus some new additions. We'll be back!

Called in for breakfast and drinks Anthony served and looked after us he was very helpful friendly and polite would certainly recommend going here for food or drinks

Amazing hotel in an old hunting lodge. The restaurant is fantastic. Breakfast is always great. Kimberly greeted us both days and she’s just lovely. Anthony makes the best espressos and served breakfast with a smile! If you use a mobility aid it can be a bit difficult navigating through the office to the rooms, but the room and the restaurant are easily accessible.

Comfortable rooms, great breakfast, friendly hardworking staff. Lots of free parking. Sport on tvs inside, quieter areas away from this if you want though. Great with kids

Great staff very efficient and can’t do enough for you Very family friendly Great standard of food will definitely be returning Highly recommend the new challenges

Lovely food and drink staff really nice special thanks to nicola amazing

Good quality of food and the staff are lovely

Came in for my birthday food really nice I had the hunters chicken our waitress Nicola was full of energy and was lovely with all of us

Came in for lunch today I had the hunters chicken my partner had a burger it was delicious. Nicola is a diamond very good and made us feel welcome

Came in for lunch today I had the gammon it was cooked lovely and came out sizzling special thanks to Nicola our waitress she was great Would definitely recommend

came in last night for a meal with family, food good atmosphere friendly. our waitress Nicola was really good really happy and friendly

Great food, fast service & good prices!

Came in last night for a family birthday meal food was great staff couldn't of done better . Special thanks to nicola who was exceptional

Nice pub good food and good service ☺👍🍴

Restaurant disappointing. Only redeeming factor, we didn't have a cook when we got home.

Anthony was great very nice and helpfull

Great mix grill. Nice atmosphere too

Anthony was really good, great service

Meal at the bowmen lovely great food and taste great we had pick of chicken and sides other food I saw looked great relaxing. Cus highly recommended. By all 3 of us. Clhoe very plesent service.thks

Been there a couple weeks ago and got served by a great guy Lewis, gave me and my family the best service, food was amazing obviously

Had some Tacos. Delicious! Needed a squeeze of lime or some hot sauce though. Chloe is lovely and a credit to your squad at Bowman!

Absolute service from the bar man Anthony.. He’s a star ⭐️

Very good meal for lunch with my friend. Anthony was a lovely server. Very happy.

Great place, great food and very cheap! Natalie is always amazing whenever we come in!

Can't rate on the rooms as didn't stay but the food is lovely and hot. Service was great and friendly, was served by Olivia. Will definitely be coming back!

Lewis and another member of staff was very helpful and easy to talk to. Food is very good, plenty of seating, plenty of parking, they do have a few disabled parking. Disable toilets very clean. Would highly recommend this place.

Nice meal and drinks, nice friendly staff, easy to park car. We would use again

Amazing service friendly staff and very nice food

Nicki was brilliant at lunch. Nothing was too much trouble! Fab service.

Great visit as always booed for Christmas

Server very polite and helpful. Our dinner came out very fast.

I have been to the Bowman a couple of times and have always had amazing service and the food has been fantastic. It is very family friendly, with a great outside area.

Natalie was honestly one of the most friendly lively on the ball waitresses I’ve ever seen. Could not fault her at all. Honestly keep doing you it was a pleasure. Thank you.

The pub was very busy, the staff were brilliant- fast and efficient service, the food as very good, Nicky and the team worked very hard to make it a very enjoyable visit- 5* service - well done Team Bowman - thoroughly recommend

Georgia provided friendly service and helped give me recommendations for dessert! Would come back again

Friendly, fast service. Great choice of food & polite staff

Two of us went for tea. Was absolutely lovely and reasonably priced. Staff were extremely friendly and a lovely atmosphere. Didn't stay in the hotel so can't comment on the rooms. Will 100% be back soon

Absolutely amazing service food great drinks great amazing company and great atmosphere had my sons birthday meal here and i cannot fault natalie for all her help , she was amazing brought my sons birthday cake out when requested. Thank you guys xxxx

natalie is a great member of staff and really helps us all when we need it, she is one of the kindest greatest members of staff at the bowman and she always makes us feel welcomed at the bowman!! we come here every lunch time and we couldn’t ask for better relationships with the staff especially natalie! 💕 pls put the waffle fries with bbq sauce and bacon back on the menu pretty pls x

Very very very lovely place, with a well decorated outdoor area too! All the staff are super friendly and are always willing to help you out! Natalie is always very very friendly and is always cheerful! i often go to the bowman and she always has a smile on her face and always makes me laugh! Its a very very lovely place and the food is lovely!

servers are very polite and lovely, Mia helped us out often and the food was good. tables were cleaned often and plates were taken away quite fast once noticed we’d finished.

Went for food today it was amazing and nicola was great and polite❤️

Came in yesterday for lunch the food and service was exceptional The staff where very nice especially Nicola making us laugh and making a fuss of the kids Will deffo be coming again

Came in for breakfast the food quality was really good plenty of choice The waitress was really good special thanks to nicola

Came in yesterday for lunch food and staff amazing Special thank you to nicola who we t above and beyond

Came in for lunch had steak and my friend had a gammon food was lovely Service was great especially Italy nicola

Nicola was friendly helpful and very approachable helped out and brings a lovely positive smiley vibe to the pub

Fantastic staff. Alisha the manager was so lovely and made sure we was well looked after all night. Delicious food too we will be back with the mother in law!

Lovely, well priced meal! Lewis was very helpful and polite!!

Food was excellent, all the staff friendly helpful and quick service, Anthony was very polite and respectful wonderful service

Nicola gave great service we had a large order

Came in for breakfast this morning with a lovely lady called Nicola breakfast was delicious and service was top tier

Brilliant service from Nicola food amazing highly recommend

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good