Pastures Lodge in Doncaster

Lovely food, friendly atmosphere and staff

Really nice pub , excellent food

An evening with Ricky Tomlinson in the function room, well organised and good ale!

Only visited for a meal so cannot pass comment on rooms. Meal was great. Long queues for carvery but it was a busy Sunday dinner. Will be returning.

I have come here many many times and generally really enjoyed eating here. However as of this week we will not ever be returning back here for anything other than the carvery. The menu has been completely redone. Gone is the birthday meal. Gone is the custom burger options and removing double stack cheese rings. Gone is any good portion size. Gone is over half of the menu and dessert menu. Gone is actual warm food when you get it. The burgers were horrible and that's a tragedy cause I loved them everytime. You have changed the beef quality, it's tasteless. Can't even choose your own bun from brioche to seeded. Double stack has less vs what we used to get, the portion size is tiny compared to what we used to get, especially coleslaw. The chips were almost cold, the ketchup in the sachets felt warmer. So you get far less on your plate, lower quality food. To make things worse, the prices have gone up, and not by a couple of pence either. I have the older menu saved on my phone still and have made a good comparison The only saving grace for this place for me now, is the carvery, if you decide to mess around with that too then you'll be loosing even more customers. I used to always recommend this place. What a shame.

Great food, drinks are a little pricey but the place is best enjoyed during quieter times when the staff look less stressed. Been plenty of times and haven't had a major issue with food yet. Would be nice to provide an option for fries too when people don't like chunky chips. EDIT: this place isn't as good as it used to be. The menu has been changed for the worse, tons of stuff removed, food tastes cheaper, burgers aren't the same at all. Food arrives cold, portion sizes are even smaller. The only thing saving this place (until they ruin that too) is the carvery. We used to be a regular customer here, but no more.

Very delicious 😋 food Best roast I have ever had Highly recommend Enjoyed every mouthful Staff very helpful and friendly

Good family pub and restaurant, good location, plenty of free parking. Good range of drinks and the food menu is actually very good with plenty of choice. The wait time can be a little long, we were there on a Friday evening and it was busy but to be fair to them when the food came it was excellent. My wife had sausage and mash and I had a Chicken noodle stir fry which was very enjoyable. The staff also acknowledged and apologised for the wait time. The bar also had £1 off a pint between 4-8pm Monday to Friday when we visited. I didn’t actually know this in advance, it was only when I noticed I’d been charged more for my second round that I found out. So next time I go I’ll probably arrive a little earlier🤣 Tables were cleared and cleaned efficiently, we managed to get a table which someone had just left and the girl was straight there to take the empty glasses and clean it for us. The pub is well kept, nice seating, no rips or dirt as you can sometimes find in busy places. The toilets were also spacious and clean. (Based on the men’s so I’m sure the ladies would be the same ) The pub also has a decent sized function room, we didn’t go in it but it was full, Ricky Tomlinson was on for one of the events they were holding. Bar staff and waiting staff were very polite and friendly, this is worth noting as I tend to return to places where you’re made to feel welcome and this was the case at the Pastures. To summarise: Recommended, great staff, good range of drinks, very good menu choices and excellent food based on our experience last night.

Good family pub and restaurant, good location, plenty of free parking. Good range of drinks and the food menu is actually very good with plenty of choice. The wait time can be a little long, we were there on a Friday evening and it was busy but to be fair to them when the food came it was excellent. My wife had sausage and mash and I had a Chicken noodle stir fry which was very enjoyable. The bar also had £1 off a pint between 4-8pm Monday to Friday when we visited. I didn’t actually know this in advance, it was only when I noticed I’d been charged more for my second round that I found out. So next time I go I’ll probably arrive a little earlier! The pub also has a decent sized function room, we didn’t go in it but it was full, Ricky Tomlinson was on for one of the events they were holding. Bar staff and waiting staff were very polite and friendly, this is worth noting as I tend to return to places where you’re made to feel welcome and this was the case at the Pastures.

What a rip off this place is for soft play area. I had taken a pouch of food and some bottles of water for my gkids and was told I had been seen on cctv and wasnt allowed to do that. They charhe £1.25 for a pack of crisps here!

Burger was amazing! Don’t know where to start sooo much food. Had the steak burger, staff polite I got a little confused as couldn’t order at the bar but had to go to a food till but once explained of the procedure it was fine

Nice carvery which staff will plate up for you, no mint sauce and the queues are massive, wouldn't go again on a Sunday and order was not correct. One staff in particular was great...toilet, outdoor area to play and eat and plenty of parking onsite

A party of 9 went for a meal for our granddaughters birthday,we were put in a corner in the very back room but the smell of damp was very overwhelming, the paper on the ceiling was hanging down and water was being caught in two buckets next to our table. The food was ok but the experience was spoilt by the smell.

We popped in for a meal really like the place going back very soon.

We are a family , we visited this restaurant for a carvery. It was most delicious 😋 10/10 , the best carvery for miles, plenty of meat on the plate, all freshly made veg, good stuffing and gravy. Staff polite. Clean restaurant. Good for families or non families.

I had an evening meal here recently, and the experience was overall quite positive. The staff were very friendly, and the food was good. I had the fish, which was excellent.The atmosphere in the family room was fantastic, making it a great spot for families. The prices were reasonable, and there was plenty of parking available. I plan to visit earlier next time to take advantage of the play center. Update September 2024 : I went back for a family carvery, and the quality was good over all. However, the only downside in my opinion is that you don't scoop your own vegetables at the carvery I don't know if this is a new thing. So you may have to keep asking for more to be added if you enjoy a decent sized carvery or more of one thing than something else. (one roast potato at a time) Other wise very good.

This review concerns the public house/restaurant. Our party of four enjoyed the meal and the ambience. The food and drink is priced with value in mind and the service and helpfulness of the staff was good. Ultimately, we would not hesitate to recommend the venue to others.

Been a couple of times over the last couple of weeks for food, really big portions and lots to select from. We didn’t pre book prior to arriving, we didn’t stay at the hotel. We only used the pastures for food. Will be returning.

I would recommend a stay at this hotel, it's clean and tidy and has everything you need. The staff are polite and welcoming. You can eat in the evening, across the car park at the Pastures restaurant too

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Pastures Lodge in Mexborough, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience! From the moment we walked in, the warm hospitality was evident. The staff here truly love what they do, and it shows in every aspect of their service. The food was a highlight of our visit. It arrived at our table surprisingly quickly, piping hot and served in generous portions. Each dish was delicious and satisfying, making it clear that the kitchen takes pride in their offerings. Equally impressive was the bar service. Our drinks, including a perfectly poured Guinness, were served promptly, and the bar staff was incredibly attentive. They ensured that we had everything we needed without us having to ask, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. The cleanliness of the establishment also stood out; the tables were spotless, adding to the overall welcoming atmosphere. Despite being busy, the staff managed to fit us in without a hitch, which we greatly appreciated. Having visited Pastures Lodge for the past ten years during trips to Rotherham, I can honestly say this pub has become my favorite in the UK. The consistent quality of food, drink, and service over the years is remarkable. It's a place that feels like home, and I look forward to returning again and again. If you're in the area, don't miss out on this gem!

Pastures Lodge pub review. Food ok, drinks ok. Hot food served on cold plates is an amateur kitchen mistake. Great eating cold rice......Why when the staff ask "is everything ok, then you say, "actually no'" they go into shock mode. Then say "do we want it correcting." It shouldn't happen in the first place. On a positive note they do have beer mats.👍

Great food but not cheap. Second time same meal as before. Salad had shrunk to a dab of green leaves from a bag. The wrap was half the size. Coleslaw was cheaper. Chips were undercooked. Not great. Dropped to 2 stars from 4.

food nice but very busy when we were there tuck 45 minutes for food to arrive

A really beautiful and peaceful location The outside tables were dirty and had green growing in-between the patterned tops. The tea was a poor quality and very weak. What a shame for such a beautiful establishment

Fantastic place to eat and drink.. Chloe, Kev, Nat, Stuart and Donna are an absolute credit.. A place where nothing is too much trouble! Highly Recommend! 5 stars all the way!!!

Went out for a meal. Was clean and friendly environment. Quite busy as it was a Friday evening but service was good and quick considering the amount of people in there. Toilets were well maintained and a good selection of food and drinks.

Excellent all round. Food, service, staff, price, cleanliness, everything.

Pleasant place. Good food with reasonable prices. Only thing i would say that there're not enough disabled parking spaces

Menu changed the sharing platter not as good as they used to be.the pots with cause in are half the size and the sour cream has vanished.im not saying te food was bad , it was very tasty.

Went for my birthday, the meal was nice as usual but when it came to the birthday cake 🎂 I had to prove that I had a birthday meal by showing my receipt even though I booked the table the day before, that made me uncomfortable, the wateress went away came back and said birthday cake was no longer on the menu!, but on the website it clearly states that cake is available. Messaged the pub on its website couldn't be bothered to reply. Update, at the time I had my meal it did state that cake was available on the website, since then they have now removed it!.

Called in and had a carvery a bit of a long queue you don't put your own vegg on beef very dry Turkey and pork nice, and they did put lots of vegg on for you. The food was hot and tasty I would go again clean tables and friendly staff

Food was shocking. We ordered fish fingers for child and pizza and pasta. We left it all. Would not recommend or return.

Long time since we'd been here. Had a voucher for an afternoon tea, and combined the occasion of the Tour of Britain bike race to come and cheer the riders and use the voucher. Whilst the tea part was ok, we decided to have a pint and glass of wine. The beer didn't taste ok, but having not tried the beer before gave it the benefit of doubt.

Ok if there's just 2 of you but awful if you book a family gathering. Went for a family party and wasn't allowed to pre book and pay in advance. I didnt expect us all to eat at the same time but we all ordered within 5 minutes of each other yet some didn't receive theirs for well over an hour after we had finished eating ours. I made a complaint to manager but wasn't offered anything to compensate. We had a few that was under 18 and had to buy crisps cos they were waiting 2 hours for their meal to arrive. Won't be booking anymore family gatherings , not very good when you order your meal at 7.30 and it comes out at 9.30 . Need to let people pre order as long as they pay in advance

Went here with a bowling group. Most of us had the carvery. I have been to a few carveries but have never had my vegetables put on my plate for me, I can understand the reason so there is less waste, I had 2 very small parsnips, the cauliflower was hard, roast potatoes were cooked too much. We were very disappointed with the meal. A few of us ordered sweets which took nearly 45 minutes to arrive. £6.25 for a gin and lemonade is extortionate, never paid as much as that...ever. Don't think we will be booking or recommend this pub

Large family pub that's sectioned into different parts to cater for weddings or other family events. There was even a large children's play area. The food was excellent, with large, generous portions. The staff were friendly and helpful . Highly recommended.

Went for carvery it was beautiful x

Just wanted to compliment bar staff at Pastures Lodge Mexborough. Served at the bar by a lovely polite young lady called Lydia. Absolute credit to your establishment 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Food was great at reasonable price having a family area is great as keeps kids from running about while you dine

Absolutely awful, came for my birthday with family, offered to pre- order, due to the party being 20 plus, which was declined and ended up having to wait 1 hour 50 minutes for food. The staff were great but, whoever is managing the place, clearly isn't. Avoid if your thinking of booking for an event.

Waited over an hour for food, which came out in dribs and drabs. Wedges were cold. Pasta had very little taste at all. Overpriced for what we received. Must say that all the staff we spoke to were friendly and polite.

Lunch was delicious, as always. We all enjoyed our food. The staff were really friendly and obliging, as always. We'll definitely be back very soon.

Very busy but to be expected but a lot of items off menu but food was good and we had a great time for little ones party he had time outside with his 2 brothers

Really nice food the staff could do with cheering up a bit

When you pay for your meal if you ordered a drink then take your receipt to the bar to claim your drinks. Food took around 20 mins to arrive but it was busy. The food was lovely and the portion sizes were huge :) we will certainly be going again.

Nice surroundings, pleasant staff and great food.

Very polite staff food I had was very nice would go again

Under new management fantastic meals real friendly staff

The 1st night the room was so hot, we opened a window , to then find we were infested with midges and green flies . It was horrendous and could have been prevented if we had been told . The breakfast on Saturday was lovely , but by comparison the breakfast on Sunday was pants . No glasses for juice , no bread , had to ask . No eggs, had to ask , no beans , no tomatoes or mushrooms . The stock answer was , well we are close to end of service . Oh no butter and nobody came and offered us more coffee or tea . It was a disgrace . Reception didn’t even bat an eyelid on checkout . This is our second visit here and probably our last

No words food was terrible and staff was on par with food tbh what else can i say wouldnt recomend was better before !

Not been in for a long time, had chicken korma, was very nice,good service, friendly staff,clean, will start to go back now with family 👍this time we had Sunday lunch, chicken with king prawn and pudding with drinks, very good 😋😋

Lovely Sunday dinners and service is average, some are lovely some aren't great!

Food seems to have deteriorated since being taken over.....now just the usual chain pub stuff, nothing to write home about

Rooms are dated. Bed was harder than the floor. Dinning room was dirty cobwebs hanging from lights above table floor hadn't been hoovered the whole time we was there

needs more vegetarian options, including a vegetarian curry. otherwise it’s nice.

Lovely food great play area and lovely staff

The overall stay was great just a few things affected the overall score. On checking out I was asked to pay however I paid on arrival. The receptionist couldn’t find the payment searching through paper work for a good few minutes I showed her proof of payment from my bank account in the end she took my phone number and I left her to deal with her paper work . The mattress protector to small for the bed. See below in comments on the room. See comments on breakfast below. Hence only 4stars instead of 5 Other than this a very enjoyable stay.

Great meal with family good choice of food and drinks

Free parking small kids play area outside Payable kids play area inside Easily accessible for people in wheelchairs Toilets were clean One of us had fish and chips but the chips weren't crispy. the cod was white and a good size they forgot our bread and butter. usually someone will ask how your meal is but on this occasion not so. We had a carvery each the green beans were really cold the rest just warm. I didn't like the fact they put your food on the plate for you at all. Overall it was satisfactory at best. We have eaten here before and it's always been good. ALSO £4 FOR A PINT IF COLA WAS REDICULOUS

First Day Short staffed under pressure for breakfast but rest of stay first class would come again thank you

After two failed attempts for carvery else where I phoned and was able to book a table at Pastures Lodge straight away. Having been here before for meals, I already knew the food would be marvellous and not a long wait time. However, it is the first time for a carvery here. I wasn't impressed that I had to say what vegetables I wanted and wasn't able to get my own. Most carvery places serve you your meat and puddings, and you help yourself to the rest. That was the only letdown for me.

This meal was to celebrate my fathers birthday and with all respect the food was disgusting it was cold I ordered the steak and when it arrived it was not steak but some vile mystery meat . NEVER RETURNING

Came here twice for food last week Service was poor both times, Food practically chucked on the table No smile no enjoy your Mike's nothing both days Instead served by grumpy waitresses Food was good the first day But the second day the chips were cold the chicken had barely seen any sauce! And its abit ridiculous how you don't want a dip its served with because you don't like it, so you ask to swap it for extra peri peri instead which was coming on your chicken, but your not allowed to do that, instead you have to pay 60p but then they didn't have the button to ask for it so couldn't do it anyway, and then you get told there's enough on the chicken anyway, Which there wasn't! It was dry as. All our meals were cold, but nobody bothered to ask us if everything was OK.

Restaurant and bar were closed for the night we stayed but other than that everything was great.

Took the family for a meal today. We’ve been a few times and it’s always been nice. I just thought I’d pop on to review today. At first I thought the menu wasn’t cheap BUT it’s far better quality than a lot of local ish chain type pubs. I had a mixed grill and blue cheese sauce. Most mixed grills are small pieces of meat without much flavour. The piece of steak on its own was far superior to most pub grub steaks. Wife had a huge burger which I accidentally doubled up not realising it was already a double so she ended up with 4 steak burgers. Not a problem as she shared some of it out. Proper steak burgers. The young boys had kids meals and it was a decent portion for my hungry 9 year old. Would happily return again.

Must be the worst meal I have had in many years. I ordered the crispy belly pork however I really expected it to be cooked in an oven not a deep fat fryer! The veg (carrots and peas) stone cold and it all sat on a congieled lump of tasteless sludge!!! My partner ordered haddock and chips but unfortunately they were served cardboard instead of haddock!!! But to get these culinary delights we had to wait for over an hour! The meals were just about thrown at us!!! Don’t waste your money go to the local chip shop!!!!

Food good service ok. Have to go to bar to order even when 10 in party.

Lovely venue for a meet and greet. Excellent staff and a well kept cellar.

Visited this afternoon for afternoon tea for my 30th been a few times for afternoon tea over the years however todays was a bit of a let down , no-one came over to ask us choices of sandwiches it just came out when all the other times someone took the time to come over and check with us this needs looking at as people could have allergies. There was also no jam for the scones and when I asked for some a waitress said why haven't you got any as if was accusing me of lying, at no point did anyone come over to the table and ask if everything was OK just was lacking in customer service skills today wheres the tall gentle man he's usually good ?

This is a wonderful country venue.Food is excellent staff superb and some good entertainment on to enjoy.

Food and service was great will be going again

I've given 5 stars 🌟 but I should say my experience was limited to a pot of tea. I arrived early for a specific meeting. Staff were busy cleaning everything in sight and preparing for the day's activities but broke off to help me. For the sake of a pot of tea the service was excellent and friendly and biscuits on the side...🙂 I was surprised how big it is, inside and out with lots of parking. I got the impression that families would be well catered for.

Brilliant food and atmosphere loved it

Ordered the hot steak sandwich and let me just say, disappointing is an understatement. Not sure what it was but it wasn’t steak, also legit 2 onions on it. The best part of the meal was the side salad. Also my friend had the steak and chicken combo, the chicken wow, wouldn’t give it my dead dog. However the cheese garlic bread was mint and okay area for the children is great! The prices are way overpriced for the quality of the food.

Lovely place and nice food, give it a go 😀

To start £2 for 2 pigs in blankets, see photo - £1 for scale, veg and potatoes served for you, very small portions! Not like it used to be here, disappointing

Excellent food and service. Lots of parking and large restaurant. Didn't book just went in and table available.

Very nice and clean staff very pleasant and nice

Love the place. The staff can’t do enough for you. Great facilities and plenty for the kids to do. Great food and drinks.

Food was good - we had the carvery. Table was a bit tight on space and not much room for a high chair hence only 4 stars

Love it here. Its a nice family pub and serves nice food and including a nice carvery. Love coming here for lunch it also has disabled access.

Quite poor It has improved since I last went ite poor

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean and very busy. There was a wedding reception on, so the staff were kept very busy and their service was kept to a high standard. We all had an enjoyable time and will book again and recommend PL to all our friends.my brother and his wife come to visit me on my birthday from Kent and were very impressed with the service and the meal, said it was the best meal and the sizes of their meat was a lot bigger. They were certainly impressed. Well done PL.

Brilliant night with family, lovely food (Steak Sandwich) is my favourite. Staff are so welcoming, the children's play area my kids loved! All the bar staff are so friendly and smiley to all customers. 100% Will be returning.

Amazing Experience......great Food, play area and amazing Staff....Best pint of Moretti in Doncaster...you can hold me to that!!

Excellent Sunday lunch absolutely beaut 2nd to none, very, very nice

I've been going to pastures for the past 23 years with the occasional bad meal. But tonight i had the chicken fajitas, almost no chicken in the meal. When i told the waitress she spoke to the chef who told her i was lying. Well pastures you have lost my business from this day forward. I will also work to the best of my ability to inform everyone i know to do the same.

Unfortunately located in Mexborough, Jeremy Kyle central, it's like walking into the job centre. We ate outside which was nicely quiet but a bit chilly, could do with some heat lamps to take the nip off, can't complain about the service, girls were attentive and served with a smile. Food came out in mega portions, burger was massive and same with the mega mixed grill, we weren't disappointed with quantity tho over all quality is what you expect from a budget food pub. And I don't know what in the universal credit is going on with the price of beer £6 per pint, maybe to keep the local community consumption to a minimum. Over all had a pleasant time with my family, may return in another 5- 10 years.

Some food items are good. I tried the big mixed grill but the taste wasnt for me. Had better grills from other places and for cheaper

Brilliant & Staff Very Helpful, the place is clean, really good food and good selection of drinks

Lovely afternoon at Pastures. Comfortable surroundings, pleasant staff. Had nice drink & finished with lovely pizza which was crispy & with a choice of 4 toppings. Very enjoyable.

Good food and fantastic music nights, Elvis was amazing

Excellent value for money. The food is great and you get plenty.

We orded food as a table and 2 meals came after 5 mins which were over cooked. How it was over cooked was a mystery. I can only imagine that it had been cooked and left on the side for a previous table. Food was nice but upset me and my partner the nxt day. Drinks were bang on tho

Feel robbed with the price of soda water and black current £4.40 for 1.5 pints! Daylight robbery. It's cheaper to drink alcohol.

Booked for 5, 1800hrs Easter Sunday. We've been to Pastures many many times, in fact it's our go to place if we just fancy a nice casual meal out. No complaints at all in the past, but today was disappointing. We were a part of five, and three of us were not pleased with what we received. The Fajita's two of us had one chicken and the other chicken and beef were both lacking meat, to the extent that we were both left with a pile of onions and peppers even before finishing the wraps that were served with them. The other disappointing meal was due to the squid being extremely overcooked and dry. The service which is usually good also fell short, as no one came back to the table to check if we were happy, if they had they'd of known we were not, we sat around after our meal for around 20 minutes waiting for our table to be cleared, but as no one showed, assuming no one cared either way we eventually gave up and left. I'm putting this down to a one off, maybe it had been a busy day, however that's no excuse really, if they maintain the price during the day, then service and quality should also be maintained. We will go back, where I shall expect a definable improvement.

16 oz rump steak. Was beautiful. Great service. Great venue. Going again definitely

The second worse food I’ve eaten, when ever did black bean sauce turn into gravy? This meal should have been a black bean sizzler that didn’t sizzle and was coupled to slimy noodles. This was sent back and replaced with what should have been a “steak” sandwich but only to find the same slop on the bread, probably from the plate of the first meal. Won’t be returning.

Nice friend experience definitely go. There again.

Can only comment on meal was lovely