Castle Inn Castle Bytham in South Kesteven

Fantastic food and friendly service. We had the tapas and they were fabulosity! The prawns were huge and the calamari the best I’ve ever tasted. We’ve just moved to the village so we’re very lucky to have this as our local

Really appreciated having a Chinese treat during lockdown. Particularly enjoyed the sweet and sour pork- thanks Chef! We often buy the pies, sausage rolls and scotch eggs from the pantry and all are lovely. Thanks for providing a local pit stop and hope to visit soon when you’re back up and running!

This a real pub with lots of people drinking in the bar, small dogs running around and a general atmosphere of the old village pub. And this was a Tuesday night.We were a party of eight old fellows so we had a table in the tastefully furnished dining room. You can eat in the bar but the alternative is the dining room. The dining room is done out in Masonic Regalia which makes it rather different and quite special. We were looked after by a delightful young lady who found no difficulty coping with 8 old gents. The food was excellent. Will and Sue who run the pub say they are a pub serving good food and so it is. The food is good and not expensive, I I do not know who looks after the beer but it is well chosen and in perfect condition.

The Castle Inn provided a Chinese takeaway service in the height of the coronavirus. Not only was the food truly AMAZING but the importance of their customers service was fantastic. Everyone was allocated a dedicated slot to collect (although they did also offer a delivery service if needed). Sue met you at the door (2 metres apart) complete with blue gloves and a smile as always. To provide a high standard of food and safe takeaway service at this time certainly gives us all a bit of normality. Huge thanks to Sue, Will and John for giving my family and I a bit of normality in what can only be described as such a horrendous time is fabulous. Well done all of you

An impromptu visit on the way back from Newark, we were warmly welcomed by the owners and wonder dog Pip. Great Sauvignon Blanc & iced cold cider were consumed. This is a lovely pub, providing the focal point for the village and offering excellent food and drink. Make a visit, it is great! Thank you.

I booked a last minute table last Friday as a surprise meal for my wife's birthday, there were 16 of us!!Owner Will and his staff were fantastic, extremely accommodating, helpful, polite and efficient. The food was excellent and given the amount of us there at short notice, we all got what we wanted!A really nice place, clean, friendly and welcoming with good beer and comedy locals! Will definitely be going back. Thanks very much to Landlord and staff for making the night perfect. Steve

We have just got home after attending a wake at this pub. The food and service were second to non. We would like to mention especially the lady collecting glasses and clearing tables, she never stopped all night and did a great job. She was polite and courtesy as were the bar staff even though it was extremely busy. It was the first time we had been in this pub but we will be back, although in better circumstances! Thank you for making it special,Gordon

Just got back from eating here again with my family, I had a beef roast which was to die for and my wife had chicken roast which was superb, the kids had Macedonian and cheese which they loved, this place is a little gem and well worth a cisit.

Second time eating here, service was quick and food was so tasty. The chilli beef is a must you wont be disappointed!

I had a wonderful fish dinner at the Castle last night. They have a newish chef, one of whose specialities is fish dishes, but to put a fish evening on round here was a bold idea, as not all locals like fish, but the evening was a great success and I hope they do it again. The mussels were fantastic and the halibut literally the best I’ve ever eaten, worldwide. Give this pub restaurant a try!

We stayed in Castle Bytham for three days and so enjoyed our first night meal at the Castle Inn we returned for our last evening. The staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient. The food quite exceptional especially the Steak and Ale pies which really were the best we have tasted in many years, absolutely delicious. Prices for food and drink were very reasonable. We will definitely return if we are in the area again in the future.

We were recommended this gem by a friend and boy it didn’t disappoint, we called in on the off chance Saturday lunchtime, the landlord asked where we had travelled from and he knew our village well and had frequented our local pub, even though we are miles away!

We called up at 11.00 on Sunday after phoning around 10 pubs trying to get a table for 4 without success, luckily the Castle Inn managed to fit us in. I had the beef roast which was unbelievable, my wife had halloumi burger, my daughter had scampi and chips and my son had sausage and chips, we all had a drink each and came to £43! Great value for money, the food was really tasty and had a nice atmosphere! We will return!

Thank you to Sue & Will for a great meal & service on are special night. Sue made a special menu just for us. Would recommend the Castle Inn to anyone Good Food, Good Beer & Good Service

I stumbled across this little gem whilst travelling through Lincolnshire.....I was in the need of a pit stop and a bite to eat!

Great food and great value. There was a bouncy castle on for the bank holiday which the kids loved. Good ales and lovely atmosphere inside too. Would fully recommend.

We were staying in nearby Stretton and were unable to get a booking at the pub next door to where we were staying. A result really, as this little gem of a pub made us most welcome. Good selection of ales and spirits and a very friendly welcome from staff and especially the resident dog, a very cute border terrier who came and sat beside me. I had the sirloin steak. Huge portion and cooked exactly as what requested. The family all had the steak and ale pie. Again very generous portions, and served outside the 'dish' at my father-in-laws request! Only confusion was that menu said it was served with mash and peas, but it was served with chunky chips. The staff did offer to check but we didn't want to wait as my steak was ready. Chips are great, but maybe check when ordering if you really want mash! Definitely would recommend.

We popped in one lunchtime, it was busy but not packed out, just the right atmosphere. We had about five of the tapas items for lunch (two of us) and worried that we had overordered, but everything was so delicious we absolutely demolished it all! Very friendly service, not intrusive and a nice cosy lit fire. We will definitely be back.

Have just returned from a fabulous visit to Castle Bytham and thoroughly enjoyed our time spent in The Castle Inn. Hosts Will & Sue are so warm & friendly, as is there amazing team of staff.

A bit late to book for Friday supper, our first choices were fully booked. It's a bit surprising that this pub restaurant wasn't, having tried it out. We were a party of four adults, one four-year-old and a little dog.

wow what can i say we stayed in the rectory farm annex just down the road and came here for a drink ended up staying most of the night as a band was playing. What a fab night we had got to be one of the nicest pubs we've visited the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Came back the following day and had sunday roast which was delicious the beef came from the owners farm good quality will definitely come back and the owner has plans to have accommodation to the rear of the pub which will be worth a stay in the future top marks from me

What a lovely historic country pub The Castle is! The welcome is very warm and friendly from Wil, Sue and their staff. The fire was roaring as it was a chilly evening, adding to the cosy feel. There is a lovely slightly separate room, ideal for a more personal dining experience. We were a group of seventeen, but twenty two people can easily be accommodated. We pre-ordered, but didn’t get several orders to The Castle until the day of our reservation. This wasn’t a problem, all requests were calmly dealt with. We were all very impressed, not only with the tasty, high quality of our food, but with the ease and efficiency in which it was delivered. The home made pies are a must and vegetarians are catered for. The portions are plentiful and deserts delicious. We all agreed we would go back and try the Sunday roast lunch. And certainly consider the versatile back room for future events/larger family gatherings. Highly recommend.

We were travelling back from Harrogate to Dartford and wanted to stop off for something to eat on the way home. The Castle Inn is just a short detour off the A1. What a lovely traditional pub. Two of our favourite beers were on tap, Citra from Oakham Ales & Summer Lightning from Hop Back Brewery and they were in fantastic condition. This is a family run pub and they were all very friendly and hospitable. The food was amazing too. I am vegetarian and I can highly recommend the sweet potato falafels and the portobello mushrooms. I will definitely being making another detour the next time I am travelling along the A1.

We happened upon Castle Inn as we were staying in an Airbnb in the village. What a find! What was initially going to be a practical early dinner with our 5 month old baby became a really brilliant meal out. The food was fantastic and the service charismatic and warm. From the booking when we tentatively asked if it would be ok to bring the baby and were told that we’d easily have a table where we could park the pram, to the charming service behind the bar to the super tasty food that would rival top restaurants, it was fab. Go there, tell your friends about it and keep top pubs like this going and successful!!

When you have that little dream about living the countryside idyll it usually involves being within easy walking distance of a good local pub. Yet so often the charming village doesn’t have the pub it deserves. The Castle Inn is the most honorable of exceptions. There’s a great menu of tasty well-priced food, a good choice of ales and wines, a warm welcome from hospitable hosts and real fires! Sue and Will run a gem of a pub, the complete antithesis of the average “boozer”.

Just had the best fish and chips at this beautiful country pub. Home made tartare sauce and mushy peas. fast and friendly service. Definitely would recommend you try this place out. The tapas looks delicious aswel.

The starter Cider glazed chorizo and pear sounded intriguing - the sweetness of the pear cutting through the fat of the chorizo, except the pears were not ripe and everything tasted of chorizo.

We thought that we would give the pub a try as it is under new ownership and we were pleasantly surprised, the staff were welcoming and the menu left us spoilt for choice! In the end we opted for the Homemade Steak & Ale Pie and we were not disappointed! It was the nicest pie that I have ever eaten in a pub, freshly cooked and packed full of steak. We will definitely be returning soon.

Enjoyed a lovely steak and Ale pie in the castle tonight, my fiance had the pan fried chicken. We have both thoroughly enjoyed our evening and will definitely return x

Nice pub in a pretty village, great for a pint and some grub hits the spot definitely worth coming off the A1 for.

Couldn't have asked for more, didn't have to wait long for the food (we plumped for the lasagne) to be served - piping hot & delicious. Sue, Will & Pip are excellent hosts & we are looking forward to going back very soon.

We recently came with friends and ordered a selection of starters for the table, whitebait, chorizo and pear and pork belly, all delicious! We then all had the sirloin steak which came with portobello mushroom, tomato and either chunky chips or extra veg on request, dessert was delicious chocolate brownie, the staff were friendly and attentive :) would recommend a trip!

We visited the Castle Inn on Tuesday for their fish and chip evening and had a truly wonderful meal. The fish was incredibly fresh and the puddings were to die for! They also have a good selection of beer on tap. The staff are very friendly and we had a really lovely evening. Would highly recommend!

Great ambiance and relaxed friendly country pub. Very welcoming for dogs. Today was no exception, arriving for a celebratory Sunday lunch, we chose Roast Beef with all the trimmings. Served promptly, this meal was a food lover's delight ! Best gravy ever tasted (new chef, very friendly told us it takes 4 days to prepare), best ever roast potatoes, crispy yet fluffy on the inside, carrots with a sumptuous cumin glaze, very generous portion of succulent roast beef and perfect Yorkshire Puddings. All for a very reasonable price. Absolutely delicious every mouthful.

I come here regularly for a couple sociable drinks and meals everything so often. It's a really friendly and welcoming place to come, from the owners to the staff and kitchen staff, they are all so friendly. They have just taken on a new head chef, that is really trying to make his stamp and his food is fantastic, excellent move by Will and Sue. I had the family come to me from 200 miles away and it was there Caribbean special night Saturday, so it was the only place I would want to take them. I certainly wasn't let down by my choice, the family loved it and are now converted. Lol. I couldn't recommend this place enough for a casual drink or for something to eat. They have got a smoker and the meat from that is fantastic. Go and visit, you will not be disappointed.

Super-welcoming, super-comfortable and excellent food too. Will and Sue are working hard (and succeeding) to make The Castle irresistible - squashy sofas, a stylish dining room, neat courtyard outside, cool in the crazy July heatwave and there's a fire for wintertime too - while Pip the Dog is working hard to be best friends with everyone who steps through the door! Why not go a little bit out your way to go say hi?

Visited for some tea while away with work and had the burger and chips said onion rings but never turned up, £10.50 too expensive frozen chips and no homemade burger. Pretty crap for the money in all honesty. But suppose when nothing around beggars can't be choosers

Came across this pub last week and not only did have some decent real ales it also had a lovely welcoming feel. Pretty little patio out the back and the landlady and landlord were lovely. Looking forward to going back and trying the food. They have only been there since December but the place has a lovely feel.

I have just returned from having Sunday lunch here with a friend. What a disappointment. There was nobody at all in the pub when we arrived which perhaps should have been a sign! Only two courses available, no menu whatsoever. Just a few scribbles on a board. We both chose beef which we requested to be well done. It duly arrived. My beef was cut in very thick slices and almost covered the plate. The Yorkshire pudding was half burnt. The veg that came with it were carrots which were ok and some sort of leek and bacon mix. The beef was tough and the plate was totally off putting. Presentation was lacking. When it came to desserts the waitress/barmaid couldn’t find the board so had to write them down for us. The choice was a variety of ice creams/ sorbets and two different chocolate desserts. I am a dessert person so I hoped this might be better. I chose the chocolate fondant which was in fact chocolate sponge with chocolate sauce poured over it. No melting chocolate inside whatsoever. I will not be having Sunday lunch here again. I’m sure you can do so much better!

6 of us turned up with no advance notice on a Sunday evening looking for some food. A table was set up in no time at all and we were made to feel very welcome. Very good roast turkey and beef and delicious desserts meant we all left feeling full and happy. It was a limited menu choice on a Sunday, which some might find limiting, but the food was delicious. Great job.

This is a lovely country pub and recently under new ownership. I lived locally for 9 years and on a recent trip back to the uk decided to meet the new hosts and get a taste of the pub and get myself good watering hole ...

We booked for a party of 20. All the food was preordered. A couple of changes were made on arrival but they weren’t a problem. The food is home cooked fresh and delicious. The service we received was spot on. Nothing was too much trouble and everybody including the locals were very friendly. Thank you for making us welcome

We visited in a group of about 20 friends. The pub is cosy and welcoming, and nicely decorated with quality furniture.

Will and Sue run a great pub and restaurant - the pub, the food and the atmosphere is excellent - would strongly advise a visit.

Visited the Castle with friends last Friday lunch.Although we didn't eat the food looked excellent lay presented and good value. The beers were in exceptional condition and competively priced' The landlord was very pleasant and created a great ambience

This pub has just reopened with change of ownership. Bright, cheerful and friendly. The lunch of baked potato’s chilli and tuna mayonnaise were nicely presented & promptly served. Recommend.

My wife and I have just had a meal at this lovely pub in Castle Bytham. It’s been closed for 6 months or so, and this was their first night doing food. My wife had a steak pie and I had the veggie burger. Both were excellent. We shared a portion of garlic mushrooms (not too strong, just right) with crusty bread, so we were too stuffed for desert. Keep up the good work!

Before closing The Castle had a lovely rustic, cosy interior with 2 log burners. Hopefully it will open again with a menu not to compete with the other pub in the village but to make its own mark so that both establishments can carry on in their own right.

Great pub, two cosy log burners, great beer, varied menu offering high end / quality pub food. Great night out, nothing more needs to be said.

Fui con mis padres y niños para una especial Día de la Madre almuerzo de domingo. El pub es pintoresco y acogedor, con un ambiente agradable. El personal era educado y servicial. Todos optamos por la opción 3 platos. Los aperitivos de ajo champiñones eran...

Si estás buscando un pub rural de carácter que ofrece una excelente comida, una cálida bienvenida en un entorno acogedor y una buena selección de cervezas, vinos y ginebras. . . Lo puedes encontrar aquí. Somos clientes habituales, ya que tienes la suerte de vivir...

Tenía dos excelentes comidas aquí cuando en vacaciones en cerca Aunby. En el momento de su menú es de 1 platos por 12 libras, 2 campos por 15 libras y 3 campos por £18. Excelente calidad y muy buena relación calidad-precio. Personal amable y un...

Desde el momento en que entramos en este pequeño pub que sabíamos que iba a ser la noche perfecta. El pub es hermosa y justo lo que esperarías de un pub inglés aldea rural. Vigas de madera, luces de hadas, objetos peculiares (de buen sabor...

Recientemente hemos cenado en el Castle Inn y disfrutamos muchísimo. El pub es acogedor y agradable, con una buena mezcla de gente bebiendo y comiendo los visitantes. El menú es limitado pero eso sólo significa que lo que ofrecen, hacen claramente. El arranque camembert fue...

Restaurante El Castle Inn es volver abre de nuevo después de una actualización de la cocina. La comida es maravillosa y el entorno es perfecto y que venga será más satisfechos

Servings are generous and the food is amazing quality. The homemade burgers are just delicious with a great range of toppings. The chips are fantastic, crispy outside and fluffy inside and the puddings are just mouthwatering. I would highly recommend the Castle but would book in advance, especially if you have a larger party as space is limited in this quaint little country pub. Great friendly service and nothing is too much trouble.

Our village pub as a very good reputation for good food and a nice choice of drinks. The staff are very friendly and service is good.

We have enjoyed many awesome meals at the Castle Inn. Tonight was good, but the 'Whale on a plate' was small compared with normal and tasted like it was from frozen. The Esse stove was lit and giving out a welcome heat on entry. The place is wonderfully charming and beautifully maintained. A real country pub. I've brought a lot of family members here for a meal when they've come to visit, and they are always impressed. Overall, I would go back in a heartbeat and would proudly describe this as my 'local'.

Absolutely lovely setting, beautiful food! Massive portions!!!! Real nice traditional pub, with all the traditional old boys there too, all very friendly and real good prices! Will definitely be back!

Lovely country pub with great friendly atmosphere and staff. We called in and had a delicious lunch. I chose goat's cheese and fig parcels and my partner chose garlic mushrooms for starters both were amazing. We both then had delicious roast loin of pork served with seasonal vegetables. The only regret I have is I was too full to have one of the delicious sounding puddings maybe next time!

We stopped off on our way to Leeds. What a lovely little gem. Great welcome, great food, varied menu with plenty to choose from. Dog friendly. Well worth a visit.

This is a small - even intimate - warm and welcoming village pub serving a wide range of excellent beers wines and spirits ( especially Gin!), under the friendly and avuncular ownership of Eamonn and his wife. food is wholesome and good quality as well as value. Roaring fires in winter add to the atmosphere. highly recommended

A gem of a place. Beautiful idyllic village with a warm and friendly pub to boast. Food is tasty and large portions. Ale and wines are of a good selection and also excellent gins offered. We played pool for a few hours and had tremendous fun! Great atmosphere. Highly recommend it!

Had a couple of hand pulled pints from the real ale selection - which were both terrific. Stayed for a meal high quality sausages with creamy mash and a decent gravy. My colleague had oven baked ham and eggs which was HUGE. A very nice detour off the A1

Friendly service and a nice atmosphere made this an excellent place for lunch with friends. The menu was great with a lot of choice and was reasonably priced. We went on a Sunday and had the roast (superb!) but the full menu was also available. It is small, so it is advisable to book ahead. I would definitely go back - although it's a little off the beaten path - it only was only about 10mins off the A1 South Witham turning.

As a first-time visitor to Castle Inn I had a delicious Lamb Shank in what is obviously a really popular inn as I went in just before 6pm and by 6.40pm quite a few tables were taken with people who were regular patrons.The food was piping hot and served with a red wine gravy and fresh vegetables.Thank you for fitting me in without a booking!

Dined here for an evening meal on the recommendation of the host of where we were staying and pleased we did. A very nice two course meal, home cooked and taken in very homely bar with open fire.

The Castle Inn is a country pub/restaurant that offers a varied menu. Good size portions for the hungry in very attractive pub surroundings

Gorgeous quaint pub - I loved the fire, the candles, the sparkly fairy lights, the pub dog. Atmosphere was really lovely and the gent behind the bar was friendly and entertaining. The menu was varied and interesting, and when the food came it definitely lived up to expectations. We shared a baked Camembert which was perfectly gooey and so tasty and was supplied with a huge amount of gorgeous bread for dipping, then I opted for fishcakes which were yummy and came with delicious real chips. The sausage and mash was equally well received. Very enjoyable evening in a lovely environment - we'll be back :)

Dined here 2 nights in a row. The hospitality shown was perfect, immediately made to feel welcome, menu varied but not intimidating. The food was of an exceptionally high standard with good portions. Would not hesitate to recommend it.

Great service good home cooked food.Several real ales to choose from.Querky memorabilia Not your typical CAMRA pub.Recommended for food and a drink.

some 45 of us were booked in here for tea and sandwiches on a university conference field trip. Unfortunately due to a booking mixup we arrived on the wrong day for them. However the family run inn couldn't have been more helpful, rustling up sandwiches, drinks at extremely short notice i.e. when we walked in the door. We had attendees from all over the world and I have to say they all loved the place, as did I. Looking forward to a romantic weekend in the area in the near future- fantastically well stocked draught ale selection- they are in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Nice pint from the Star Brewing Company

Excellent home cooked food, friendly and attentive staff, clean,welcoming its a must visit if your are in the area .

Attended the Midsummer Fair in the village as we do every year. Fancied some better food than the 'burger van' - but received food of equivalent if not lesser standard here. The pub in itself was a fantastic little place of great atmosphere (from the 'punters') - the same cannot be said for the staff. Their was a limited menu which is completely understandable on such a busy event. Most of us opted for the cheeseburger, whilst my son chose a simple portion of chips which he requested as cheesy chips. I requested this from the waitress who bluntly said putting cheese on the chips was not an option for him (even though it was obviously available for the cheeseburgers) When the food arrived less than 5 minutes later (freshly cooked?!) it was not enjoyable and my son's food was served in a polystyrene tray and with a plastic fork!! On a positive note, the chips were nice....safe to say I will not be returning.

Great menu, delicious home-cooked food and extensive range of different gins really make this a special place.

Once again I visited the Castle Inn. This time on a busy Saturday evening for an event as well as a meal. I, accompanied by a good friend, was not disappointed as the food was excellent, as were the portions and service. My friend had Rib eye steak, steak chips, salad etc. and I had the veggie burger with mushrooms, stilton cheese, steak chips, and salad. A couple of large glasses of a very good Merlot with the meal made an excellent start to a great evening.

Great atmosphere, beautiful country village pub, great food and the best chips I've ever had!! Oh and the homemade Thai green curry is to die for!!

Four of us went here for our post meeting meal. We had already looked at the sample menu and decided on trying the Whale on a plate however when we got there we had trouble choosing as there were so many great sounding dishes. In the end 3 of us had the belly pork and I had the ham. It was not your typical ham, egg and chips but a five star version. We all really enjoyed our mains and starters and agreed we would visit again soon to try the other dishes, the whale on a plate and desserts. I also want to try the local cider if I'm not driving. The staff were very friendly too. We will definitely re visit soon.

First time here for us on Sunday. We were so glad that we decided to try this pub as from the moment we walked in the atmosphere was so friendly. The Sunday roast was delicious and well presented. We will definitely be visiting again and we will be recommending this pub to our friends.

Food was excellent quality, beautifully presented, delicious and reasonably priced.Service was friendly and first rateAtmosphere and decor modern and cosy

I arranged to meet a good friend for a meal and a drink. The Castle Inn is close to where my friend lives and ideal for both of us. I have had meals there before so knew we would not be disappointed. We both had the Vegetarian burger with mushrooms and Stilton cheese. Lovely crisp chips and salad accompanied the sumptuous burger. Wonderfully cooked, full of flavour and a substantial meal was enjoyed by both of us. The real ale, coffee with hot milk added to the excellence. Great service and advice on my choice of ale was readily offered by a local customer. Thank you.

We booked a table at the Castle Inn (Castle Bytham) for our friends birthday and we all had a brilliant time. The music is subtle, there is a good variety of drinks and the staff are friendly and helpful. Food is amazing - good sized portions, well cooked and nicely presented. The atmosphere is great and everyone has said they can't wait to come back and will be recommending it to other friends and family.

Just visited with my little grandson, absolutely brilliant with him, lovely fresh food on the kiddies menu, clearly homemade, Sunday roast was yummy. Excellent selection of beers and a really good atmosphere and service.have been there before in the eves and find consistently the same.Definately recommend. Totally gobsmacked reading the review below as I have definately never experienced anything negative there.

This pub is a great find run by a wonderfully welcoming family and their well chosen polite and attentive staff. I have returned many times since discovering this quiet friendly pub situated in a beautiful country village.

Had a fantastic evening, good reviews in the Good Beer Guide and has just been awarded CAMRA Country Pub of the Year, good selection of starters (camembert to share is a must!) and we then had the lamb shank with a steak, very tasty and succulent meat with sauces to die for :)puddings looked good, we shared a cheeseboard to finish the wine, would definately visit again.

I,ve been to the castle inn on a number of occasions and loved the atmosphere ,warm ,cosy ,and great home cooked food , big portions too!!! recently went for my husbands birthday we loved the food but I did manage to eat an entire camembert to share all to myself ... it was soooo good.highly recommend,family pub.

We have visited this Pub many times over the past few years and keep going back for its great atmosphere, excellent beers and food.Eamon is a great host and engages with everybody. I have often driven some 40miles just to enjoy an evening here. Its well worth diverting from the A1 for imo. Especially on a Sunday night when there is live music often on.Best pub in Lincolnshire I think.

I've visited this establishment on a number of occasions and it's a fine old pub - wonderful atmosphere, excellent beer and food, and all in all well worth seeking out if you're in this part of the world.

Rude staff. Horrible atmosphere. A terrible experience. Don't know why these people bother to run a public house. They are clearly not interested. They should be ashamed

Booked a meal with my wife and parents having missed out on another pub nearby that was fully booked. I had driven past this pub a few times but didn't really know what I was missing. The pub has a rustic and homely feel to it with two roaring fires at each end of the main bar area. The pub itself is quite small but that all adds to the atmosphere, which is ideal for a family get together, an intimate meal for two or a large group outing. The choice of real ales was good to see however I chose Leffe, which was on tap, something I haven't had for a while. The menu choice was good and suited everyone in the group and was reasonably priced. Opted not to have a starter however not because of lack of choice. Overall I would definitely recommend to anyone and having read the 'poor' review somebody put on here I have to say all the food we chose was freshly made and not heated from frozen!!

The Castle Inn Castle Bytham is one of my two locals, it doesn't aspire to gourmet standards, but the food is delicious and plentiful. I can particularly recommend the chips, which are the crispest I have ever eaten. There are a good selection of starters, which I don't tend to eat these days, thre courses are two fattening. For main course I have tried the Fish and Chips and the Fish Cakes which were excellent. My review makes it sound like it just serves tradition pub grub, but the menu is more adventurous than that. There are various gateaux and pies for desert. There is also a selection of guest beers to try. The pub does not have a car park, put there is plenty of on street parking.

This is a wonderful pub in a lovely picturesque friendly village. The food is great, with a good choice on their thankfully short menu. There is a good selection of ales which are well kept.

Went for a spontaneous meal having found the restaurant on trip advisor. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was great with ample choice and portion size. Prices great for amount and quality of food. The chips were amazing!! Great setting with some nice quirky touches. Would thoroughly recommend, well worth the drive out.

I came here with my friends, who immensely enjoy coming to this pub, although it's not local to them and I can see why. It's a beautiful country pub, that is beautifully and tastefully decorated which offers a fine selection of alcohol, including gin and ales. We ended up stopping for dinner too and they made one of the finest pork bellies I have ever had. At about 2 inches thick, there was proper crackling on the outside, and light, melt in the mouth, below. The chips and twice cooked and were, again, one of the best I have had in a pub. The portions, needless to say, are hearty and excellent value for the price. So, with the fine food and drink, what really tops it off it the atmosphere and the friendliness of the pub and the landlord. If I am in the area again, I shall definitely return!

A charming pub with a great menu choice. I had the home-baked gammon, egg and chips and my husband had the belly pork. Both meals were delicious in the extreme; and the twice-cooked chips were the best I have ever had - super crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. Unfortunately, the portions were so big that I couldn't manage to eat all of mine, let alone have any pudding. Very highly recommended.

We stumbled across this lovely pub on a summer's evening drive out of our usual comfort zone. Although it was a Tuesday night, there was a warm and pleasant buzzy atmosphere. The decor is very cosy and friendly which is made that way by the attention to the finer detail. The menu was extensive and all the food looked delicious. It appears to cater well for celiacs and vegetarians. My husband had a house burger and I had the risotto, both were delicious.We thought it was a lovely pub and wished it was slightly closer to our home, although, we will be back for more.

I have visited this pub a couple of times now and I absolutely love it. The first occasion was at christmas....and all I can say is wow!!! It was festive, full of character, the food was homemade and absolutely delicious....my kids LOVED the burgers! The atmosphere was relaxed and one that you'd expect from a country-ish pub. They had music being played by fiddlers, tambourinists and all sorts - it was divine and just made me feel comfortable and just wanting to smile :)I love the fact it's a kid friendly pub - I wouldn't expect ANYWHERE to have an issue with bringing children or having other children present! As for drunk people being in a pub? Imagine that lol.Genuine, heartwarming venue, highly recommended for an atmospheric experience, keep up the good work guys xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Have used The Castle several times. My overarching impression is of consistency coupled with real passion for the food and drink in this excellent pub. We have tried several dishes and each one has been really good, the landlady cooks with real love and passion. A real highlight is the superb bar kept by the landlord, he regularly brings in new and unusual gins, whiskies, etc and is always ready to share something new.In a very competitive local market this pub offers outstanding value for money and a warm friendly welcome.

I can't recommend the Castle enough. It is quirky, quaint, warm, cosy and welcoming. The gin selection is a kin to a gin palace and the food is outstanding.......home cooked pub food. I recommend the lamb shank and whale on a plate, the steak has never disappointed. We live in an area of many good restaurants and we pick the castle every time, whether as a couple or a family.

The Castle is a little gem. Very friendly relaxing atmosphere and always a warm welcome. Beer and food both excellent with a good choice, the food always freshly prepared and delicious. Very lucky to have such a lovely pub close by.