Serendipity at The Priory in East Lindsey

We were accompanying friends who were celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary; they chose this restaurant with the Relaxed Tasting multicourse course menu, where every course is a surprise! The food was absolutely excellent, taking some 3 hours to work through, and yet not feeling bloated at the conclusion of it. Paul Hugill is a very talented chef, who appears from time to time to inquire how the taste buds are coping with experience. The support team are just as passionate about one's experience as the chef is and help make for a very entertaining evening. An eating extravaganza not to be missed!

Great evening at the Relaxed Tasting. Food was excellent and to support this venture run by Paul Hugill is important. The hotel supports their local community and provides opportunities for vulnerable persons.

A memorable meal at the Serendipity combining Fathers Day, my birthday and 45 years celebrating them with my wife. We chose the 'taster menu' (the only couple doing so on this particular evening) based on reviews and it was an undoubted success from start to finish. Personal service was expected as standard, but the chef's attendance at each course (lost count after No 13!) describing content, source (all local) and his take on how he intended to deliver them enhanced the experience. We also enjoyed the surprise allocation to our own dining area, a large bay windowed room overlooking the beautiful grounds to the rear of the hotel. My memory fails me to describe individual courses in detail, but I clearly recall how much I enjoyed each one of them, often because they were new, inventive and meticulously prepared and presented. In short, I will return because service and quality of this standard is rare, and at such fair prices. Daniel, Lowan, Ben, Richard and Tom deserve special mention. However important the food and cooking is, results depend on the team delivering it. Their dedication, enthusiasm and passion underline why The Priory is so successful in it's aims. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I will return to savour it again. Thanks to all at The Priory.

For our annual weekend reunion (going on 25 years) we always try to find a good local restaurant/dining experience. Serendipity did not disappoint. The service, staff and chef were all brilliant. For a local taster menu, the food was excellent(we think we had 11 plates (the wine list was good) . it's not Michelin but is interesting, varied and very well prepared. The chef did a great job of accommodating our 'no red meat' friend and we were very impressed the ambience and ethos. Overall a great dining experience.

Second visit for a birthday and the second tasting menu which was again excellent varied and seasonal. never less than 8 or 9 tasters and actually left me feeling full. Vegetarian option catered for which suited my wife

I wanted to take my mum out for a special meal to celebrate Mother’s Day. Wow, did I make the right choice in Serendipity, as the wonderful food was only eclipsed by the lovely staff and Paul’s hospitality. I will be back, hopefully very soon. Thank you for a wondering dinning experience my mother loved it.

We visited as a large group of friends which the venue really lends itself to with several small rooms acting as private dining rooms. This was the first time any of us had visited but certainly won’t be the last. The food was excellent, not one of the numerous courses disappointed (we had the taster menu) and the wine was really good too, although we would gladly have bought more. The staff are attentive and clearly passionate about what they do which is refreshing to see these days!! I did feel they undersold the wine (we are quite a keen wine drinking group!) so maybe missed a trick there but overall it was a great dining experience and so nice to see such a passionate team of people. We were even treated to a tour of the place where the history and ethos were explained to us which really enhanced the occasion. Well done Team Serendipity, we look forward to seeing you again.

We had a wonderful evening at Serendipity on Friday. Unpretentious, locally sourced soul food cooking and perfect, warm service from Tom and Daniel. The taster menu is great fun and unbelievable value! It was the highlight of our trip to Louth. If we are ever back in the area we will return.

70th birthday celebration family lunch for 10. Absolutely first class! The Priory enabled us to have our celebration curated to our specific requirements, making for a very meaningful and memorable experience. In particular, chef Lowan and Ben were instrumental in delivering a wonderful afternoon. Thank you

OMG! First time we have ever used the restaurant and what a treat! We had the taster menu, which was such an extravaganza of different tastes to set your taste buds wanting more. Portions were perfect and the time between each dish was just right. It is advertised as 7 courses but Paul, the chef gave us 10 course? All the staff, Lowan, Tom, Ben and Daniel were such loverly people, friendly and just couldn’t do enough for us and this is just a small part of the Serendipity Charity (Brilliant Paul, such a worthwhile cause) well fantastic food, excellent service for a very special girl on her birthday Eleanor x

The Priory was excellent! The staff were very courteous and nothing was too much for them! We had an overnight stay in the four poster bed, room 12, for my wife’s 70th birthday! Although the building is in need of a little TLC, the the ambience and decor more than make up for it! We had the Priory Taster Menu, advertised 5-7 course, but we had 10 courses! The food is not Michelin star, but the food served was local, fresh and cooked and presented well! We ate in the Captains room, just the two of us and had a great time! We were dining for over 2.5 hours! Paul, the chef came out and explained what ingredients were used etc and was very affable! Our only moan was breakfast was not to a very good standard! This did not spoil our stay and we fully intend to visit again!

We have just spent a wonderful evening at Serendipity it was a real taste delight. The food was to a very high standard. Service was good and everyone was really friendly. The ethos of the Priory hotel and Serendipity is amazing. They really help people reach their full potential and support those in need within the community. Please please visit them you won’t regret it if you like fine food.

We were taken to this amazing place whilst staying with our friends who have moved to Louth. What a great night it was. Out 10 courses were all very different and really tasty. Our party were seated in a room on our own. We felt like royalty. The staff were great. Knowing when to come in and take our orders, serve each dish and clear. The wine was very reasonably priced. We will definitely return when we are in the area again.

Lovely food experience in a beautiful setting. The staff are helpful, polite and welcoming. I had the vegetarian taster menu and my friend who I went with, had the standard meaty menu. It was advertised as 7 courses, but the chef had made a few extra and we were lucky enough to try 12. Really tasty options. Make sure you leave space for the desserts. The chocolate fondant was delicious. If you are in the area, you definitely need to go!

A truly fabulous night. The tasting menu was amazing - 10 different dishes offered, every plate returned empty, no mean feat for 7 individual tastes. we all especially like the miso and butternut tea, the pulled pork and the strawberry fool, but each course was a favourite with at least one person round the table. The staff could not have been more welcoming or attentive and the ambience of the building lent itself to a truly wonderful evening. Highly recommended.

Where do I start! We went for the taster menu dinner last night, the biggest welcome hug from Daniel! Looked after by Ben and Tom very well. We relaxed in the garden first so peaceful and pretty, then seated ready for the main event! We certainly were in for a treat, in fact 10 courses!!…. Course after course of tasty treats that certainly got the tastebuds flowing. Rowen popped out from time to time to make sure all was well and talk about the ingredients. A very pleasant young man with big ambitions, watch this space!! Daniel popped in from time to time for a chin wag, telling us of his latest happens and movie talk. It’s always lovely to chat away with the staff, so very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Paul also checking how things were and taking the time to say hello. We really love The Priory, and absolutely love the ethos of the place giving amazing people the chance to shine, whilst been a hub of the community. Roll on the next visit, thanks again we really enjoyed it. Best wishes Heidi & Bjørn x

Amazing tasting menu, lovingly prepared in their no-waste kitchen, using fresh, local produce. Everything was beautifully presented, and the staff were really passionate about their work, and went the extra mile to make our evening special. Our party had multiple dietary requirements which the chefs took careful note of, and managed to give everyone a wonderful experience. Thank you all so very much, we cannot recommend highly enough and look forward to our next visit.

Absolutely amazing experience! As a group of friends we often visit Michelin starred restaurants as fine dining is a group hobby of ours. This restaurant is better than a lot of the Michelin star restaurants we have visited. Staff were very attentive, food was amazing, friendly atmosphere, small details such as the music complimented the whole experience. Especially enjoyed the company of the staff and the chefs taking the time to come out and explain the delightful courses. A fabulous experience experience all round and cannot recommend enough. Best kept secret of Louth.

We so looked forward to our seven course taster meal but we were so dissatisfied from the the beer that smelt horrible to the ridiculous courses that started with an egg cup and a tea pot with what tasted like an oxo cube and hot water and then a small round tart which was overcooked and then asparagus which was raw followed by a bowl with ham hock enough to fill a teaspoon followed by something swirled in a bowl that was possibly potato and something vegetable , at that point we asked for the bill we were charged £87 and we went home and ate a cheese sandwich. I know it is a charity but something is seriously wrong and clearly people are scared to leave an honest review , for me a terrible embarrassing experience

Really amazing atmosphere at this place. Kind of magical. Or maybe it was the wine and the beautiful ambience of this place. We throughly enjoyed our night. The best chef I’ve ever eaten from. Delicious taster menu full of fresh locally sourced inventive seasonal dishes. We had about 11 different courses at a reasonable price. We love it here and will keep coming so long as it is there. They have a great policy with their staff. The waiters and cooks are part of a second chance scheme and some have learning difficulties, they get the opportunity to work there and gain valuable life and social skills. Do yourself a favour and book a meal here. You won’t regret it.

We went for the burger and music experience on a Sunday afternoon, wow what an amazing place, food and venue! This is an absolute gem of a place

Had the most fantastic tasting menu of 7 courses. Each course was presented beautifully, and really delicious. Difficult to choose my favourite course as each one was lovely and it was obvious that a lot of thought had gone into the menu. The team were welcoming as always; this is a very special place.

Absolutely delicious food - 10 different courses. Super friendly staff and the chef came up to speak with us - lovely guy

Myself and my partner have been to Serendipity 3 times now and each visit was outstanding and we will be back very soon. The taster menu experience was sensational, the curry and cocktail night was exquisite and finally the food and comedy was so so much fun, tasty food and barrel of laughs. The best of local produce and staff. Everyone was really welcoming and nothing was to much. Thanks again we will be back! Cant wait to see the team again.

What a fabulous night we had, We had not been to the priory for years. The staff were great and entertaining, the taster menu we had was all delicious, owner came out and had a chat with us before we left and brought us some...

We had an amazing g evening with friends in this beautiful hotel , the Staff were all so welcoming and pleasant, the meal was so exciting as you have no idea what is coming next and the blend of foods was exquisite. The end of...

We went here hoping for a high-quality meal and service especially as they charge premium prices. Food was OK but really nothing special. Cannot recommend and will not be visiting again.

We stayed for one night and received excellent service, particularly from Daniel & James. After we had checked- in I had to return to the car park twice and on each occasion, someone went to the front door to open it for me. I have...

My son and I stayed at the Priory in August and can not say enough good things about this historical little hotel. Chefs Paul and Lowan make the most delicious and interesting dishes, Benjamin Thomas and Daniel were a few of the kindest most professional...

Well , what a wonderful place, a world away from the hustle and bustle of life, yet right in the town center. The hotel is quirky and full of charm. We were a wedding party of 30, and were catered for beautifully, nothing was too...

Went here on Friday 26th August, party of 10 for mother in laws 70th. We had the taster menu. Absolutely delicious lots of different courses. All staff are brilliant, friendly but professional. Daniel in particular kept us entertained. Thank you for a great night. Would...

First time visit to the Serendipity.The made us very welcome was lovely to have a look around all the rooms which they use for dining so unique. Had the pleasure of Meeting Paul the owner and all the great guys that help and work to...

Wonderful evening, food really great, they catered for 2 meat eaters and a vegetarian. The cocktails were marvellous, driver had the mocktails which were very good too. Went home a happy, full and rather drunk (two people) group. Will definately do this again. Starter was...

We booked the 7 course taster menu. It was fantastic. Every course was amazing. All the staff are a joy and the building is beautiful. What hard work you all put in to make this a fantastic evening for us - meeting up as a...

We booked last minute for our wedding anniversary and from the first conversation with the chef Paul to the last gorgeous mouthful of our second dessert it was a wonderful experience. The building is charming, we had the garden room/ parlour to ourselves and it...

Looking at the reviews, we spontaneously added a table booking to our hotel room. The building and the dining atmosphere are really special, we were seated in the navigator room near the entrance and served the 7+ courses, all with local ingredients. This was not...

Booked fairly last minute and were a bit unsure as we are unfamiliar with Louth. What a lucky find. The building is delightful, furnished with an eclectic selection of retro furniture. We were a group of 4 and had our own private dining room looking...

We visited March 3rd to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had the 7 course taster menu. WOW! What an amazing experience! Each course was presented beautifully and tasted incredible, with a variety of ingredients, fused together to make mouth watering meals, expertly cooked by Paul,...

We went to Serendipity at the Priory last night for the mystery tasting menu. We also stayed overnight in this beautiful, quirky hotel. Firstly, the service. This was honestly the best service we have received at a restaurant. The staff are fantastic, really attentive but...

Brilliant meal, brilliant service. The food was freshly prepared and very well presented. The service was excellent and very attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is very personal which makes for an overall excellent culinary experience. 5 stars all round!

We ate at Serendipity in late November 2021. A table had been set in a separate dining area just for the two of us. It had been set with all of the cutlery and glasses placed to perfection on a lovely polished table. Although we...

Overall the concept is great! The Serendipity is staffed by special people providing jobs for people with learning difficulties, in a quirky setting & serving local seasonal food! The charm of the place is let down my the menu and not to sound sexist.. but...

Paul went way above our highest expectations with an absolutely amazing meal prepared and served by a fantastic team! If you want the most amazing meal cooked by a truly talented gentleman and served by amazing waiters then book a table now! Stop browsing and...

I don’t know where to start! The place is amazing, from the moment we were greeted by Daniel at the door . We were made to feel so welcome. Drinks in the bar, with the very knowledgable barman( sorry I think his name was Sam),...

I returned for another 'taster menu' this week. Lockdown had prevented me far far too long. As always the food and presentation was exceptional, I lost count of the courses after 7, waiting in anticipation for the next one. At the end of the meal...

My wife and I were the first people to experience the new Brunch service at the Priory Hotel. The food, delicious Ploughman’s followed by sublime Chocolate Mouse was just the start of what had to be one of the most special meals we have ever...

Just ended an amazing 10 course meal. Superb all round. Attentive and helpful service and amazing portions of varied and tasty food. The vegans in our party were well catered for. Beautiful food and a great evening out. Huge thanks and much appreciation to the...

Thank you ! And thank you again for an amazing stay and meal. We visited some years ago as a family and had a fabulous stay and a meal which we talked about for years, so as my birthday was looming my family decided to...

After visiting for the first time last year on our wedding break and being blown away by the amazing period charm of the building, the wonderful staff and simply delicious food... We promised ourselves we would return and try the tasting menu, boy we're we...

What a great meal and overnight stay we had this week at the Priory Hotel! Other reviews suggested it was "quirky"... it certainly was, but that absolutely made it! The food on the taster menu was amazing and just kept coming.... the service was second...

Paul managed to fit us in at short notice for the “Peaky Blinders” themed New Years Eve. We booked a room which was delightful, so cosy with nice little touches like his and hers dressing gowns and hot water bottles(not that you needed them). The...

We had the taster menu and it was fantastic. A great variety of dishes (we think 11 courses but we lost count!) none too big so we didn't fill up too early in the evening. We stayed over too and came down for an excellent...

Cannot recommend this place highly enough. I actually stumbled upon serendipity by accident! My wife sent me the wrong details for where she wanted to go for her birthday! I rang up to see whether they could cater to my wife’s gluten and diary intolerance...

A truly amazing experience. Beautiful building combined with beautiful food and great company. Fantastic staff - what more could anyone ever want?

Booked a surprise anniversary 'reunion' for my wife on our 1st anniversary. Paul warned me from the start that he might struggle to accommodate such a large group, but would try his best.We turned up on the night, sprang the surprise, then were invited to view our seating area for the taster meal. To say I was blown away would be a HUGE understatement!! Paul and the priory posse had far exceeded our expectations, and managed to seat us all together, and then we had one of the best taster menus we've experienced, the service was quick, efficient and the food sublime. We've already booked for our 2nd anniversary, and cant wait!!Highly recommend this place!!

Six of us visited on friday for a christmas family meal, and had an absolutely lovely time.The 10 courses were faultless and the evening felt so comfortable and relaxed, but still an experience. We visited once a couple of years ago, and it's fantastic to see some of the same staff still working there. It's nice that the chef also comes out to say hi and make sure his guests have enjoyed themselves. Great food, but more importantly great ethics.See you again soon!

Returned after our marriage here last year. So glad we did. Great welcome from Paul and the team. They remembered us of course. We had a fantastic wedding, some said it was the best they'd ever been to. Just saying. Our room was nicely appointed with a great touch of an anniversary card from the team. Then a knock on the door preceeded a complimentary sherry for us. Wow. The food comprised their famous taster menu. Fantastic local produce, not pretentious just nicely presented. Each course was fantastic. I think I counted 7 mains and 3 deserts. Included was a shot of tequila mixed with ginger beer and coriander. Amazing taste. Paul had time to chat after service with his guests and I'm sure received glowing praise for his food. The rest of the team were awesome and worked hard whilst being very nice and polite. My wife and I are in awe of this place and wished it was on our doorstep to frequent properly.

Went to the priory for a birthday dinner which was lovely although the portions were a little small and they could do with more deals midweekThe atmosphere was cosy as we were in a room with our own group.

We were staying at the Priory and ate in the restaurant for the final evening (a Monday), which I'd booked not knowing what food would actually be available as there is no menu online and I was told comfort food when I rang up, it turned out to be an excellent selection of burgers (also some other classics available), but we both went for the wild boar and apple burger - which was both tasty and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and attentive, a great place for a weekday meal out.

A friendly unique venue. We were given the choice of which room to sit in and chose to sit in a cosy room with a bay window. We were very well looked after, the food was very good and the wine was excellent, quality and value for money. We weren’t rushed, in fact the waitress was very careful to serve the food at the pace we wanted.

What a Beautiful place, from the enchanting exterior with its stunning architecture and dreamlike garden, to its cosy period laden interior where every room holds a haul of treasures for the eyes. We found ourselves wandering around just to look at the place. Our table was in a charming room at the back, with a cosy bay window overlooking the garden and a fully stocked spirits ‘wall’ all within earshot of the live piano music playing in the living room near the open fire.

What an amazing place to stay! A unique experience.

We visited recently to celebrate our anniversary and my wife's birthday. We booked the taster menu and on arrival we were given a wonderful warm welcome by Daniel. On a beautiful late summer's evening we enjoyed a drink in the garden before our meal. The taster meal comprised of 7 or 8 courses (I lost count!) which were an absolute delight. The food was outstanding and was served at steady intervals with time between to savour the lovely flavours. It was a truly memorable evening in a delightful intimate and charming setting. I can not praise Paul and his very special team enough other than to say thank you to you all.

We booked a meal as we were staying at the Priory for our wedding anniversary and we weren't disappointed.

Set amongst lovely natural gardens with squirrels playing on the lawns, the Priory later became a charitable school for boys, then a private home and retirement home before becoming a hotel in the 1970s. The wooden pannelling, cornicing, fireplaces and flooring are stunning yet welcoming; the dining rooms are all cosy and individual. We were shown to our table by our charming hostess who produced an extensive menu (including vegan). The food was faultless - interesting sauces, plenty of vegetables, luscious desserts. Truly excellent.

The Taster Menu, what can we say, fantastic

I have eaten at Serendipity and the seven course tasting menu which I gave a 5 start review. This is something different it is a set menu with 3 of four choices for each of the 3 courses available. The food is of a high standard, the same as the tasting menu and yet I have given it an equal rating. The reason for this is the price £15 for 3 courses as opposed to the £42.50 for the 7 course menu. The quality of food is better than average, with the desert being amazing. The service was great from start to finish But the building itself is in many ways the star of the show; We ate in a gin room and had it too ourselves.

A place to relax and enjoy from the moment you enter. A place full of delightful surprises that bring a smile. Came here for lunch yesterday after reading the TA reviews and I was blown away and have fallen in love with this place. We were looked after from the moment we arrived by a lady who showed us round, and then the lovely staff. It’s like a museum of surprises. From the large handmade bug hotel near the entrance, to the gin room, to the various little rooms filled with model ships, vintage radios, interesting books. Comfy chairs and sofas. A pretty garden. I could have stayed all day! The staff were amazing, friendly, kind and helpful but also professional.

Four of us dined, in one of the beautiful, homely and shabby rooms of The Priory. A simply lovely building, with a fantastic history. But nothing compared to the warm welcome, lovely service and fantastic food we had.

We arrived on a perfect summer evening warmly welcomed by the waiting crew and the owner. Drinks were served in the garden and we were invited to take a stroll around the beautiful park; right near the centre of town, most don't even know it is there.

Stumbled across the Priory by accident and have never looked back. Luckily I live near here and wow people are missing out by not going. I have been a training director for 20+ years and opened over 160 restaurants in the USA. The people that work here love their job, it shows in their faces and they all make time to treat you very well. Yes I do go to Michelin star restaurants but not many can match up to this place. The food is amazing and the music is outstanding. Paul does so much for the community by keeping his special team the best they can be. Give this place a visit and you won’t be disappointed. Took our daughter here visiting from Texas and she was blown away.

We opted out of the taster menu in favour of another local hostelry but we're over the moon with the breakfast. Given that we arrived in the run up to a big wedding event & all hands were on deck in preparation: our welcome was sincere, calm & genuine. We hadn't realised how extensive & beautiful the grounds were, much to the delight of the dog. Our room was clean & tidy & with drinks facilities & we enjoyed a restful night. Highly recommended

Four of us ate here last night, and so glad we did. The food was spectacular, and the staff were first class. I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years and unfortunately seen staff who obviously don’t want to be doing what they are, people thing it’s an easy job, until they try it! The staff obviously love what they are doing the enthusiasm shines through and is so good to see. The icing on the cake was the guided tour of the grounds we were given along with a talk on the history of the place. Superb taster menu, fabulous staff and stunning surroundings, love the quirky rooms. If you haven’t already, give this place a try, it’s not just a restaurant/hotel, it’s an experience. Everything is just right. I just wish we lived closer, maybe next time we will stay the night. Thank you all so much and a very well done.

The tasting menu has to be had to believe it. Seven courses of amazing plates with Paul's unique touch of herbs spices and imagination. There are no words to describe the enjoyment each plate brought and just the right size so that you have room for the next one.

An overnight stay with the taster menu is a must for the lovers of all things interesting, rare and historic. The Priory offers a wonderfully ramshackle step back into the surroundings of a small country house hotel, still with the grandeur and personal service you will not get at main stream corporate venue. If you are looking for that, then don't go here. But if you are looking for an experience of truly wonderful food and surroundings which are interesting and eclectic, then book and enjoy. The grounds are open to guests and a visit to the Natural Spring fed pond is worth seeing, as it the force the spring still has, and the beauty of what we thought was a summer house, which is in fact the mausoleum of one of the founders. Paul and his team are a force to be topped by anywhere else I have stayed. The evening was topped off by a surprise Birthday Cake for my partner that we were able to share with others in the Hall dinning room. An amazing touch, and this being remembered from the booking made with Paul and an unexpected demonstration of the values and detail the team will go to. Book and enjoy.

Attended a family wedding held at the Serendipity and enjoyed a fabulous 9 course wedding breakfast. The menu featured wonderful and imaginative dishes topped off with lovely hand-made chocolates. Paul and the Team were amazing and made the day so special with exceptional service and family atmosphere. The hotel has lots of character and the grounds that the hotel are set in are beautiful.

Went for a taster evening of 7 courses and found it absolutely fantastic would enjoy going back for a full meal one day.

My daughter had her wedding breakfast at the Serendipity and it was stunning. The Chef Paul picks local produce and we had 5 courses followed by a desert and cheese table which were outstanding. The regular taster menu has also been outstanding each time we have eaten there.

We had a tasting menu this evening, every course was faultless!! I can honestly say I found not eat another thing. It was a nice finishing touch to have the chef serve the final course, well worth the price for anyone wanting to try this kind of food. (There was also a choc brownie but it got eaten before remembering a photo)!!

The family decided to book a table for my husband's 60th birthday on a Saturday night. We wanted somewhere that was different from your normal meal out. This was definitely the right place! There were 8 of us and we were positioned in one of their private dining rooms. It was beautiful: full of charm. The tasting menu was just perfect. It's not just the delicious food, it's the way each course is presented on different crockery and dishes. It's exciting, as you don't know what's coming next. The staff are so accommodating and friendly - they love to chat and it's a pleasure to engage with them. We were extremely well looked after and would recommend this fine place, without a doubt. A birthday cake was presented to my husband at the end of the night: that was a nice touch. Paul, the owner takes care in all that he prepares and presents - it's all in the detail. Thanks for an exceptional evening, from us all.

We have pleasurably dined many times at the Priory and have never been disappointed by Paul , Loretta and the boys and girls. Service is excellent, the food is varied and well cooked and presented. The atmosphere of the quirky building adds to the overall delight of an evening spent there. Their B&B; rooms are lovely too.

This is our third visit to the Serendipity for the taster meal and it just gets better. The food is superb and the staff are brilliant. We went to celebrate a birthday with friends, one of whom has quite particular dietary requirements. We spoke with Paul a few days prior to our night out and he ensured the needs of all our group were catered for. Yes, the place is quirky but in a nice kind of way. The staff looked after us in a professional and caring manner, without being intrusive, they truly are a great team who mad3 our night so special. A big, big thank you to you all. We will be back!

Came here for a birthday celebration with family. Tasting menu was very interesting / exciting. The staff and chef were all stars, very keen to explain what we were eating etc. The room we ate in was cosy, intimate and spectacular (The old Headmaster's Study). The wine list was very well chosen and not overpriced. We had a great meal and a very memorable evening

Paul and his team did it again, a charming welcome to the Priory; attentive service, luscious surroundings and a delicious meal. Three of us had the ten course taster menu. One of us is veggie and she appreciated a really high standard of interesting dishes, rather than other restaurants' "same but without the meat" approach. The progression and range of courses was balanced and varied, including some lovely kofte and a catfish chowder. The bubblegum ice cream split the pack, but I liked it as it sat well with the warm chocolate brownie. Thanks again to the Priory for the unique and welcoming experience.

We visited for the tasting menu and it was a great evening. It's difficult to sum it up as it's the concept/ethos of the place, combined with a unique style and service from people who seem to love what they do and are thrilled to welcome you in a genuine way. The food is a good talking point and it was good just to be presented with dishes not knowing in advance what they would be. They adapted the menu for me because I don't eat meat which was really welcome. Thanks for a memorable evening!

We gathered together as a family from afar to celebrate a special birthday. Sadly, Mum is in a care home nearby, but too frail to join us.

Had a really nice time, thank you to all. If you plan to visit the priory read thier web page to understand the concept of the place. We are looking forward to a visit on one of your comedy nights.

I can’t recommend this highly enough. The tasting menu, the venue and the staff ensure a wonderful and unique experience which left a warm feeling inside for all the best reasons. Thanks to the whole team.

We had the 10 course taster menu. Throughly enjoyed the experience. The food was beautiful. The wine was lovely. We were looked after from the minute we arrived. Every course was explained. We will definitely be back.

A return visit due to being in the area, food excellent staff excellent so nice to see Daniel and Paul again hope it’s not too long before we visit again!

We have just enjoyed such a fab visit to The Priory. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by Paul and his brilliant team. The hotel is quirky, stylish, comfortable, stunning and really interesting. We had our own dining room (probably best we can be a bit loud!) and enjoyed the amazing taster menu. Innovative cooking, local ingredients and so so tasty. We stayed over and cannot recommend this lovely place, highly enough. What a breath of fresh air, thank you all so much, we will be back.

Great meal - we had the taster menu. The food was superb and presented so well

Recently visited this restaurant for the first time to experience the Serendipity Taster Menu. What a fantastic meal, we had 8 courses of excellent food which was nicely presented, well cooked and very tasty. The staff were friendly and attentive, so all in all we had a great night. We will definitely be back.

When people decide to visit a restaurant they generally look on trip advisor and surmise the various reviews and then make their decision. If you had read the reviews for the Priory you would probably think is it really that good? Have the reviews been bought? Well, let me reassure you the Priory is up there with the top restaurants in the UK. The friendly staff were always on hand to help and everything ran like clockwork. If anyone out there is looking for quality food please visit the Priory,you will not be disappointed. Many thanks to Paul and all his staff.

I went here with my partner for a romantic dinner. We had Chef Paul's tasting menu. All I can say is wow! Being a very frequent traveller and foodie I can safely say that this restaurant could hold it's own with Michelin Star rated establishments around the world. From beginning to end this was a top notch dining experience. From the romantic candlelit table setting in the historic Gin room to the personalized service, we could not have asked for better. The food was an exciting and truly surprising blend of regional dishes (around 10 courses, so don't eat before you go) with international influence using almost entirely local ingredients, featuring delicate seasonings and unique presentation. The staff at Serendipity are first rate, professional and most of all warm and friendly. Everyone seems to truly love what they do. Special thanks to Loretta, Daniel and Thomas and of course Paul for doing what you do... Oh and one more thing, the real shocker came when we got the bill. The quality of food, service and surroundings are worthy of 3-4 times more than we paid for this fantastic culinary experience. Go to Serendipity at the Priory Louth, you won't be disappointed!!!

I originally booked to go for a tasting session on my wife's birthday in November but due to some miscommunication (from both sides!) we had to reschedule. We booked the only date in December we could do (20th) and are so glad we did. From the minute we arrived we felt at home. Everybody was friendly and looked like they were happy both to be there, and to look after us. The food was of a very high standard, the atmosphere second to none. We're already planning a second visit. Thanks very much to everyone for making it such a wonderful evening.

We returned to our favourite place for an overnight stay and to enjoy the amazing Taster menu thanks to a voucher bought by our son. On our arrival there was a confusion as we had requested ‘The Four Poster’ room as we had got married at The Priory and always prefer to stay in this room. Paul couldn’t apologise enough and to compensate he waivered the room fee and placed us in an equally comfortable room with complimentary wine.

Dined with friends last night to celebrate a birthday and what a night. The food was Amazing. One of the Best tasting menu' s ever. Each course was succulent, full of flavour and just melt in the mouth delicious and oh my goodness the home made chocolates were to die for! A true culinary artist at work. The private dining room with soft lamps reflecting off warm wood created a cozy relaxed and welcoming ambiance. All this topped of by friendly first class service from Loretta, Thomas and Ben and a Happy Birthday serenade from Daniel. Sincere Thanks to all the Priory Team for an Amazing night. Can't wait to come again.

It’s a long time since I wrote a review but last night after experiencing Serendipity at The Priory I felt I just had to write to let others know how amazing it was.

We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary here as a family group of 12. Paul and his staff could not have been more helpful. The multi-course tasting menu was excellent and immaculately presented, and provided three hours of leisurely dining and conversation. Everyone was delighted. All we need now is another family celebration to give us an excuse to return.