Prince Rupert in Newark and Sherwood

The building has lots of character, mind your head if you are eating upstairs, the ceiling on the site are is very low. The menu is varied with sufficient choice for everyone and the quality of the food was good. We were waiting quite a while for our main course to arrive although the waitress did apologise and said they were very busy. We were meeting friends and in no particular rush but it was at least a 25 minute wait which, having booked the table, I found excessive. The food was good with generous portions and we would visit again.

Night out 4 people. Great friendly staff. Tried very hard to please even though they had a wedding party and it was the fire event in the square. Good selection of beers etc. 3 enjoyed the food , 1 was disappointed as her fish and chips not to her liking with thin batter and over cooked chips. ( other 2 FnC were good). Nice atmosphere

Went in for lunch at 12pm sat 1/3/25 with friends. Ordered 2 club sandwiches and a long clawson Stilton and Bramley apple salad as a main £13.25. My friend halfway through her meal realised there was no Stilton on the salad but continued as she liked it. We mentioned the lack of the main ingredient when plates were collected. At no point did the staff member offer us anything or a discount. At the till we mentioned again about the lack of cheese, nothing. For £13 for a green salad with bits of apple and walnuts we will definitely not be returning. Club sandwich over toasted bacon dry.

Terrible service, more of a rude”what do you want” attitude rather than “what can I get for you” staff were miserable and had a poor attitude towards us even though we’d booked a table, food was overcooked, tasteless and just average and for the price, it was bad quality and I definitely won’t be returning. We felt like a inconvenience the table service was non existent too. Save your money and go elsewhere, don’t waste your money in a pub with no atmosphere and miserable staff that can’t be bothered with your custom

We went for valentines night. The atmosphere, staff and food were excellent. I had the best pie I think iv ever had! The wine isn't bad either, lol. We then went up to the speak easy room to watch the live music, who was fantastic! This is not the 1st time we have been. We sometimes come as a group of friends for the quiz and live music, we always have a fabulous night 👌 Highly recommend this pub! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The food was really good and good value for the money and the staff were very helpful and friendly we be coming back here

Lovely pub seems old school, which i like, great service and although I didn't eat, the food I was aware of smelled and looked lovely

We were a large gathering upstairs, the food was excellent, nice portions and not too bad a price. Unfortunately a few orders were incorrect and one friends food didn't arrive until prompted. Building very interesting historically, some great features. Ladies loo was small we had to the Okey cokey to get in and out. But generally very nice.

Such a cosy, welcoming pub atmosphere, with amazing food. I'd highly recommend any of their pies with their triple-cooked chips- some of the best I've every eaten! The chocolate brownie was the icing on the cake: warmed in the oven to have that crusty outside, served with ice cream and salted caramel chocolate sauce- pure heaven! The service was top notch and the head chef has done wonders with the menu.

Diabolical service. No other words. All really miserable and insincere staff. The only the server that was able to smile wasn't very good at waiting. Service was also incredibly slow, no acknowledgement of this, no condiments given, no menu delivery in terms of toppings or upselling deals of the day etc. Also half table service, half figure out to go down and wait in a queue at the bar to pay. Other patrons are racist, absolutely pissed and harass you in the queue- again no acknowledgment of this. Complete disappointment will definitely go across the road next time.

This is a great pub with a good selection of beers and a great atmosphere.

We had lunch here. Clean pub with very good staff. Good beer. My wife had a pizza which she enjoyed. I made the mistake of having the liver. It was awful inedible and in my opinion should not have been served. Chef needs to be more careful about the selection of ingredients. In fact they should change thier supplier for this ingredient. Shame as it was otherwise a good pub. Go again possibly but will avoid the liver shame it's my favourite.

Great food and reasonable prices.

Booked a table for 4 at 6pm got drinks at the bar ordered food 6.15pm. The table where we sat was very cold big draught coming through window so kept our coats on. Food came at 7.05pm some of the food was cold no one came to ask if every thing was ok. We had to eat our meal quick because we had get to palace theatre for 7.30pm all a rush Not happy we will not be returning

Great atmosphere and a huge selection of real ales and wines. Perfect!

Excellent venue. First time in and a pleasant surprise. Wonderful interior. Food smelled amazing and I was told by a few people it's highly recommended. Bonus points for the discount on real ale / real cider for CAMRA members who can show their card. Great real ale 🍺 Will be back.

We ate here at the recommendation of a friend who lives locally. It is a nice old pub. However our party had a mixed response to the food. Mine was ok as was my husbands but one of the party had an overcooked pie ( she described it as burnt) and the other felt it was overpriced for what is was. I probably wld eat here again but not if we have to wait an hour for the food.

Pizzas as good as we remember and great service. Love the history of the building too and it’s very well maintained. We will be back! Thank you!

Perfectly interesting pub! A definite must-see and experience! Very friendly staff.

Great Bar/restaurant but far too many dogs. One was barking so much that we couldn’t even have a conversation. Great shame as this would put us off returning.

Went to ‘The Rupert’ for dinner on 27 Dec with family and friends. Our party increased from 6 to 9 so had to call up on the morning of the 27th to ask for a larger table. No issues whatsoever, the team were extremely accommodating. Arrived slightly ahead of time and were shown to our table. After a short while, our drinks orders were taken, and then quickly followed by our food orders - No beef and ale pie or cod loin. Gutted. Clearly they had been a popular choice that day. Thankfully there are plenty of other meals to choose from on their menu - and let me just say this, not one person in our group was disappointed with their meals. Absolutely delicious food and generous portions. My steak was very juicy and tasty and my wifes chicken pie was outstanding; the pie was filled to the brim and the pastry melted in the mouth. All-in-all a thoroughly enjoyable evening with family and friends made even better with the excellent food and service from the team at the Rupert.

Arsey service from start to finish. When ordering drinks, when ordering food. The main lady behind the bar on the 27th Dec was not happy to be there at all with a face like a slapped arse and no friendliness or smiles whatsoever. Seemed seriously pissed off having to poor a pint, or to take an order or to be there full stop. Embarrassing I chose here to meet up with an old friend who didn't know Newark, used to have nice times and good food in this pub. Left feeling totally ripped off and wishing I'd given our money to one of the many other friendlier and more deserving pubs in Newark we went to afterwards.

Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food was very good pub food 😋. We had a table upstairs and it was cosy and fun. Glad to see it back to how good it used to be again.

We had booked a Christmas meal. The pub was busy and we explained we had booked the speakeasy bar for later in the evening but after being shown to our table we waited 40 minutes and then had to ask for our starters, service was very slow. Food was rather disappointing, 2 of our party, myself included, had no form of potato on our plate for our main meal even though the menu stated roast potatoes. There was lots of red and green cabbage but little else and a very dry vegetarian option. We had booked the Prince Rupert after having a fantastic meal on the same Saturday evening last year. On the plus side the staff were all very pleasant.

Decent pub with nice food. Certainly better than your average pub in terms of food. Good selection of ales as well.

Perfect from start to finish. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Food presented beautifully and tasty

Fantastic food 😋 Staff really looked after us

We had meal there on Saturday evening. The waiter who had only just started his shift but was very helpful and welcoming. Both our meals were lovely, certainly a place to visit again when we're next in Newark

I will somewhat disappointed with the reduction in food quality at the Prince Rupert compared to previous years when I have visited from Lincoln. I ordered a sirloin steak for £27, which considering it was clearly a bog standard one from a co-op packet, very small and overcooked for the 'medium to well done' that I asked for, was hugely overpriced. I was asked if the meal was ok by someone who carried on moving out of the door, before I actually had time to answer much other than that it was overcooked. Pleasant but clearly overstretched staff.

I love the Prince Rupert, so much so that I held my wedding reception here on the upper floor. The building is beautiful and service is great. However I am sad to see that the Buddha bowl has been removed from the menu - it was a great vegetarian choice and delicious. Additionally, the past couple of times I have ordered the sticky toffee pudding it has varied in size, quality, and come with or without the honeycomb topping. Overall a great pub and I just hope they add the Buddha bowl back on to the menu.

Best Sunday lunch I've had in a long time, great service and setting too.

Superb, lovely cosy atmosphere on a wet afternoon. Staff very attentive. Good choice of food, served in a timely manner and very tasty. Will definitely be visiting again.

Amazing find! We aren't local but stopped here on our journey through for Sunday lunch, Hubby had the 3 meats and I had the vegan Sunday lunch which was butternut squash Wellington. It was divine! Everything cooked to perfection for the both of us. The pub is dog friendly and very cosy. There's lots of vegan options on the menu which was nice to see. We will be back next time we're in Newark!

I had booked here and very excited after a visit to Newark a few weeks ago . I said my husband and I are vegetarian and when we arrived I was told the veggie wellington was finished . We were so disappointed especially after saying we were vegetarian. The pub is so lovely. We just had drinks and left

I recommend delicious food great service 👍👌❤️

I usually try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but my experience at this pub today was disappointing. I arrived around 6 PM, tried to order a drink, and noticed that the barmaid seemed to prioritise every new male customer who approached—even though I had been standing there much longer. It was made so obvious that she was ignoring me, which is sad and honestly frustrating to experience, especially as a woman in a space that should feel welcoming to everyone. It’s disheartening to see a female bartender choose to overlook another woman. Maybe she was having a bad day, but the selective service was hard to ignore and made for an uncomfortable experience. Here’s hoping this bar can work on making every patron feel welcomed, regardless of gender or appearance.

This is a bit of a hard one. I give it 2.5 stars - between ok and dislike. A bit of a hit or miss with the service of staff. I called to enquire about reservations after seeing that their calendar online (booking page) was blocked off. The women on the phone was curt, lots of sighing then said dismissivly that they are just doing walk-ins now. But when I arrived to the place, people in the queue had reservations. But luckily getting a seat upstairs doesn't seem to be a problem - which is the historic part of the pub so the perks of this place. And staff on the day was friendly enough. However, it took like 30 min or more for food to come out - so all in all, the place is far from what you would call a streamlined service.

This was our first time eating here after several visits. The sour dough camembert was really nice. We don't do quiz nights normally but it was sort of fun listening and answering some of the questions.

Wow what a characterful pub and restaurant , we had a dog and pleased we could go in the bar which was so full of history, a superb mild and excellent pizza at a reasonable price as good as any we had in Italy

A cosy historic inn, in the heart of Newark. Good beer and friendly staff in a building full of character.

Found this lovely pub completely by chance while visiting Newark, lovely decor, great vibe, would recommend..

An authentic pub with great atmosphere and fantastic upbeat and attentive friendly staff. Great pies. One step up into the premises and one step into the toilet area for those with access issues. Good size and quality meals.

So I tried the new Speakeasy bar last night with friends and it was an odd experience. The theory is great, although having to enter with a code felt unnecessary especially after booking a table. However the code didn’t arrive in my inbox as promised which led to what felt like a slightly frosty response from staff as they marched us towards a ‘secret’ telephone. Calling by phone and having the hidden door swing open was great and had a real sense of drama but that’s where it started to go awry. We’d already entered the speakeasy so the attempt at hiding it again up the stairs with a washing machine, bicycle and odd punched out plasterboard just looked a bit crap tbh. First impressions as we entered were good, although the sense of drama was diluted by a friendly but not very enthusiastic barman. But then the oddness returned, there was no sense of what I expected to be a prohibition style bar, we were met with images of the old game show bullseye, an annoying coloured/cheap disco light, lights that burned your retina and naff records stuck to the walls. The music was also an odd mix of age and genre. It was also hot in there and when more guests arrived it got very noisy so it became rather overbearing. Overall this promises a lot but hits the mark in many ways. It feels like the £170k didn’t extend to an interior designer who could have really elevated this to something extra special. I hope they review things and continue to improve it (although a comment from one of the party on leaving about the disappointing lack of cocktails in a cocktail bar was met with short sharp shrift from the manager!) if not I fear it’ll die a slow death 😔

Had an evening meal here whilst visiting Newark. Lovely pub and food. Very good menu and service.

Always loved this pub but it’s even better since the reopening. Great new menu and the ambience is much better for an evening out. If nothing else the crumble is worth the trip!

Had the most amazing personal service from an incredibly kind host/waiter! It made my evening during my first ever visit to Newark all the more special. Great place, with great food and wonderful personal attention. Highly recommended!

Nice pub, good selection of beer

Just a nice comfortable gem to sit and eat good food in a great atmosphere.

The Prince Rupert is just simply one of those special gems that only old England has. Steeped in history and is the real deal. The Rupert has always excelled in its food but also its great selection of ale and all liquid refreshments. The staff are always professional polite and engaging. I think another great thing is the very comfortable and well appointed beer garden that still gives us tobacco appreciators a nice space to enjoy a great glass of beer and relax. The Rupert has just had a timely redecoration that is a triumph. Most pubs do this badly but the Rupert has smashed it. It’s always a worry these days that character is lost to fads but genuinely the pub retained its immense cosy charm and beautiful collection of mirrors and antique quite rare pub signs and brewery signs that is a great collection in its own right. The Rupert is a diamond in the town and I think it just got brighter. Salute chaps and see you soon x Richard Pennell (your neighbour) and all at the Loose Cannon

The Sunday lunch was superb. Beautifully rare beef and the cauliflower cheese is a real treat. Amazing service and a friendly atmosphere. We have booked for our Christmas meetup and already dreaming about another roast.

Poor seating choice. Most were high chairs and church style benches which you kept sliding off. The fish and chips I had on a Sunday was not great. More batter than fish. Quite overpriced for the quality of the food. Presentation poor. Service was good though overall 6/10

Impeccable from start to finish. My vegetarian Sunday lunch is the best I’ve ever had - tasty, mouth watering, attractive on the plate and abundant. Sat upstairs in the magnificent unspoilt dining hall. Well done, Prince Rupert. You’re the best that Newark has to offer. Will be back soon.

Nice decor. Made to feel very uncomfortable by two other tables in the same room who had a full blown argument about a dog being present. This wasn’t handled well by staff, we were not acknowledged at all during the upset. I had the vegetarian option of the Sunday lunch. My husband had the beef. He sent his back as the vegetables were nearly refrigerator cold. My vegetables, such as they were, were cold too but by this point I just wanted to leave. If you’re having “teething problems” that’s fair enough but shouldn’t be charging full price for them. Shall not be going back.

We went on 11th October after it reopened after refit. . We both had a meal. My wife had the gluten fee fish & chips and it presented well and was very tasty & perfectly cooked, I had the chuck burger, it was delicious. We looked round at the refit and liked it. Excellent experience.Would highly recommend

Lovely historical building, nice beer and food, brilliant service

Drinks reasonably priced, place dark and looks like needs bit of TLC. Had Sausage and mash and cabbage. Not overly impressed with food and prices not particularly cheap.

£18 for a pino and lemonade and a sambuca and coke. This is Newark, not London!

Business lunch. Good range of beers. Open steak sandwich was lovely.

Sophie was awesome and very helpful. Made our visit! Knowledgeable about cask ale and was very helpful in helping us choose our beer.

There were 4 of us for Sunday lunch and the food was excellent. The roast dinners and the fish and chips were high quality and plentiful - topped off by the great ambience in such a cool building

Lovely old pub , with good food and well kept drinks. Very busy but service was still good.

Ideal town centre location. Perfect walking distance for car parking Staff were instantly friendly on arrival and the service was very attentive. Very quirky looking interior Food was very good. My other half loved the beef patty burger and home made slaw was extremely tasty. Would definitely visit again

We came to meet friends for a couple of drinks that then turned into dinner too! Does not look like much from the outside but when you get in there was a great atmosphere, friendly staff, good drinks selection, great food, great service, clean toilets! Will be going again soon.

Delicious food. Fantastic and charasmatic hosting! Lively atmosphere with live music adding to memorable evening. Table of 7 and all food delivered at the same time, hot and well presented and cooked, and altogether tasty.

Me and my mum stopped by here after looking for a place to eat i had the steak and ale pie and my mum had the veggie burger with mushroom and then for dessert i had sticky toffee pudding and she had chocolate brownie and it was great food was lovely and it was a nice atmosphere would do it again.

Very good service and the food is always spot on

Best pub food I’ve had in a long time. Fresh home cooked pub grub at its best. Excellent new menu offering a wide and varied range of dishes. The open steak sandwich with Stilton cream sauce was to die for! Steak beautifully rare and tasty. The side of tomato and onion salad with pesto was a delight. Food and service 10/10

Only visited for a drink with friends. Beer was a great experience.

Great pub. Fabulous beer garden. Love the painted wooden furniture, which is very in keeping with the pub. It’s great to have this treasure of a pub. We visit most weeks. The staff are very friendly and food is always great.

Polite and friendly staff in this well run pub. Went in for Sunday lunch, the steak pie and mash with veg was worth the visit alone. Good beers/ wine and plenty of other tasty food on the menu. Would recommend it's fresh food not fast food. Since writing this review the menu as changed and the pie's are no longer to try. Also add a few more £'s onto your bill because they have rocket shot upwards.( Aug ) Also check your bill we were charged for some other table's beer. Good job we did.

Great place to meet up with friends. Brilliant staff serving great food and wine in a lovely relaxed atmosphere

The lady that served us could not have done more to help, outstanding food too, gluten free range was one of the best I’ve seen

A great place to meet up with friends. Lovely pub with a great ambience serving great food all with lovely friendly staff

Popped in on a Friday around 4.30. Pound off some drinks. Had some real, ale which was excellent. Food and service was excellent and for the quality, reasonable price too. Interesting decor.

Superb place for a relaxing get together with friends for special occasions over a wide varied menu. The quality of the food is excellent as is the service. Highly recommended on cost, quality and service. Well done all of you. Mkxx

A typical mix match Weatherspoon pub, super busy, which was good to see. Introduced child to the traditional pub for uni students where you can grab a decent meal and pint at affordable prices for a students. He loved the experience!

Had a great few drinks in this quirky pub. Great night for a few drinks, can’t assess the food as didn’t eat there.

Never had food just drinks. My wife and I love these historical pubs/buildings so much character. If these walls could talk.

Very friendly publican, nice food and he also sang happy Birthday to my sister.

Nice traditional pub Good ales and food with no bells and whistles

The nicest pub roast we've ever had! Everything was freshly cooked and delicious and the roast potatoes were crispy and perfect! The crackling on my pork was amazing too. The cauliflower cheese side dish was oven cooked and gorgeous too. Great, friendly staff and service and a wonderful atmosphere. We shall be back!

Amazing! Brilliant food superb service great value and steeped in history and atmosphere

Best Pub Sunday lunch in a long time, really enjoyed it and being able to take our doggo was a bonus! Recommended.

This is a fantastic spot for food in Newark! Luckily we live locally, but if you are from out of town don't miss it! Very friendly staff. Beautifully historic building. Nice little court yard and fantastic food. Highly recommend this little Gem. Sunday lunches are superb here too! However yesterday we opted for Ham, Egg and Chips x 2 and Lasagna. Beautiful thick pieces of ham (great portion size) and an absolutely perfect Lasagna. Piping hot, not sloppy with a gorgeously cheesy topping. Great dressing on the salad. Thanks Team Rupert!! No wonder our Teen son insists on having lunch here👌👌

Group of friends for Wednesday dinner. Food is always lovely and also best priced in Newark. Reserved a table as can get busy. £1 off pints till 7pm and guest cider and beer added bonus. Just can't beat it

Having booked for Sunday lunch for 13.45, only after we had ordered drinks and been seated for ten minutes were we informed there was an hour wait for food. We had travelled from London and had we known this when we booked that morning we would have gone elsewhere. Very poor communication.

Quirky, individual, interior. Welcoming and polite staff. We ate off the small plates menu, and all of the dishes were excellent. Beers very well kept too.

Great food and very friendly staff as always. Thank-you Yvette for looking after us your service and attention to detail are second to none. You always remember ice separate from my G&T See you again so. Mary, David & family xx

Really nice mellow vibe. Well tended beers, good menu, expertly cooked. 5 stars 👌🏼

Quality Food what a Sunday feast. Best Sunday roast I've had in a long ,long time. Very well cooked and tasty roast veg. Side of cauliflower cheese was mega. Definitely recommend and will be back again.

Excellent service, advising us to order soon, before a large group placed their order, delaying ours being prepared. Food Excellent. Beer Excellent. Half timbered building from southern England reconstructed in Newark.

Had a lovely lunch here this week with my friend. The food was really nice, friendly service and really cosy surroundings. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Newark!

Really nice meal, simple and tasty.

An oldy worldy feel as you might expect. Lots of nooks and crannies to negotiate which gives it a pleasant atmosphere. A small outside seating area. Food is of a good standard.

Lovely friendly helpful staff. Hubby had fish and chips and I had chicken curry dish. Good size portions. Good atmosphere in the pub. Reminded me of the" Tardis", bigger on the inside. 🤣😋🍟🍲

Great old pud and nice service we enjoy The menu the service was fun .there was no stake ,pizza,and noodle or fresh Cream that day, but still enjoy it great old Building

We have enjoyed several Sunday dinners at The Prince Rupert earlier on in the year, the plates we filled with beautifully cooked meat, roast potatoes/carrots/parsnip and accompanied by a nice dish of tender stem broccoli, cabbage and a separate dish of cauliflower cheese …. Sadly things have changed on the Sunday dinner front and today the meal left us disappointed, the meat was okay and in fairness the roast potatoes were nice but the lack of vegetables for just under £17 per dinner left us hungry, there was a spoonful of cabbage and leeks and a few roasted carrots/parsnips, the gravy was not meaty it tasted like granules mixed with boiling water. We are regular customers but all in all we won’t be returning for a Sunday dinner any time soon .

Amazing pub, always a wonderful atmosphere, cosy, staff are brilliant and the food is always spot on. Plus they do grey goose! You won’t be disappointed.

Wonderful old building with friendly staff, good beer and great food.

glad we visited this place lovely atmosphere,staffso pleasant and the food is amazing,if you are in the area go try it out brilliant place