The Bees' Knees in Bassetlaw

Great meals, at a reasonable price. With fantastic selection of beers. Home cooked and welcoming atmosphere, with very attentive staff at a busy time.

This place really is the bees knees. Quirky little hidden gem, home cooked food that is delicious and huge portions. They’re also dog friendly and provide gluten free options.

Authentic old fashioned country pub, very friendly staff and a warm welcome. Had the sticky chili beef and the squid for starters, very tasty and generous portion. Mains were the steak and ale pie and the surf and turf. Steak and ale pie packed with meat in delicious pastry, creamy mash and beefy thick gravy. Highly recommend this great little pub, a real hidden gem

Fantastic staff - really friendly, top quality food and value for money, has big screen TV for sports too! We visit every time we are in Laneham x have lots of different beers and gins to choose from and brew their own Dilly range x

Had a great visit with my partner Rebecca and a visiting friend. Fantastic food, craft gins for her and a selection of seven pale ales for me. Discovered the landlord Dave is like me, a Rugby man. What’s not to love!

Just reviewing atmosphere, friendliness and of course the drinks - what a spot this is with 6 real ales on hand pulls. Beers from the Pheasantry Brewery and Abbeydale. Top quality beers. Really friendly staff. We went 3 times over the weekend and had a great time. Also met some great locals and other tourists. Many mention the quirkiness - next time we'll try the food! Also visited the Ferry Boat - which had a great deal on fish and chips - 2 for £20 on Friday evening and Pheasantry beers too, got BBQ food from Doddington Farm Shop and visited Gainsborough whilst camping nearby at Trentfield Farm. Motorhomers note The Bees Knees does Britstops! Thanks Bees Knees - you are the bees knees!

My wife & I had 2 consecutive dinners whilst on holiday at this bustling pub and were entranced by the experience. The manager & staff were so friendly to us on both nights, even though the place was packed. If only we lived closer we would definitely become regulars.

I have been here a few times and thought it was time to put a review on which is not something that I normally do it's not your typical pub which works in its favour it has a nice friendly atmosphere where you could almost be sat in your own garden bar the staff are very helpful and nothing is a problem for them and the food is excellent and a wide choice of drinks on offer.well worth a visit if you're in the area

We were met by a smile from the gaffer on walking in. Fantastic starters and mains. Too full for a sweet, but maybe next time. All home cooked, no microwaves here. The meals were very affordable infact I would say underpriced, very difficult to say as a yorkshireman! On leaving the boss came for a goodbye chat and some sporting banter plus a proper handshake. There is hundreds of businesses could learn a lot from these guys. Thankyou Bees Knees

Great place for beer, gin and extra ordinary fish and chips. Lovely log fire and easy to book. Staff welcoming and efficient.

My husband and I have came to this village for a little break. We were recommended this pub and we were not let down. Friendly and professional staff. Amazing choice of drinks including their own gins. We will definitely come back! We did not eat here but the food looks amazing and the locals say the food is good! We highly recommend. Kim & Kev.

This venue. Has to be one of the most friendliest pubs I have had the pleasure of using. It has the most amazing food and guest beers, as well as home made Gins to boast. Scotch egg starter and fish pie are a favourite . I recommend you book for a table if you wish to eat, having turned up a couple of times to find them fully booked. I have had to make this my go to pub having just having moved to the area 6months ago . The landlord can’t do enough to make you feel special and his staff alike. They have regular events and is a must if the rugby is on. Can’t recommend enough

Went for tea today, selection of drinks really good, the Lavender gin a favourite of mine. Food menu was a little limited for myself but the staff were able to help me and I ended up with a fantastic meal, chicken was tender and the chips were amazing. We will definitely be back for food again

First visit with friends. Superb Sunday lunch and gorgeous pie and mash. Top quality veg and good selection of cracking beers. A lovely friendly atmosphere and a jazz guitar duo playing was an added bonus. Will definitely return but somebody else can drive so I can try more beers!!

Had fish and chips, which were dark brown instead of nice and golden, which is how i see fish and chips. Not the cheapest, I think they are lookung for 'nouvelle cuisine'.

Stopped by on the way from visiting family and glad we did after sitting outside we couldn’t resite the smells from the kitchen so we ordered food. We ordered 2 ribeye both cooked to perfection so much better than some of the steakhouses we’ve previously...

Our first visit was a birthday meal after a day at Sundown Adventure Land 6 adults and two children. The staff and management were wonderful and went the extra mile. I will say that in all our visits the food has been excellent. Following this...

I called in for a pint with my wife and son yesterday. We moved into the area a few months ago but this was the first time we visited the Bees Knees. The staff were very friendly, and they had an excellect selection of cask...

Having recently visited her for the first time for a birthday meal. The food was excellent and worth 5*, the chips are the size of bricks but well cooked and tasty. I've given it a 4* due to the bar being rather noisy and the...

Fantastic rage of well kept ales and great food with a very friendly landlord and staff. Will do it all again very soon 🍺🍺🍺

Superb Sunday lunch, meats cooked to perfection, friendly attentive staff! Great beers! Will definitely be back! Thankyou

Friendly staff lovely food. Had an excellent Sunday Lunch beautifully cooked and very good value for money. How a typically English pub should be. Also lovely choice of ipa beers and dog friendly too. What’s not to like.

Fabulous food, great service and the friendliest staff we have had the pleasure to meet. This is our first choice to bring friends for the best night out.

Visited in a Sunday after a friend recommended the Sunday lunches, and did not dissappoint. Very friendly atmosphere our waitress beth was lovely and very attentive, Sunday Roasts are top drawer very good indeed, cauliflower cheese is to die for. Prices are very reasonable shall...

We are moving into the area soon so went to look round the local pubs while looking for yards for our horses. The Bees Knees were amazing and looked after us so well. Worked round our different appointments. Really quirky place and the food was...

Visited this venue today whilst touring the general area . What a find . This pub was probably the most welcoming and friendliest land lord and staff I have come across . The food was amazing and the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us...

We called last minute to see if could fit a group of 8 in after a trip to Sundown Adventure and were very accommodating. The food was great and the service even better. Although this is clearly a pub enjoyed by lots of locals we...

I phoned ahead to make sure they had a table for us. Due to network problems we got cut off but David called me back & reassured us that we’d be fine. (That’s what you call customer service). Upon arrival we were greeted with a...

We are so lucky to have such good quality of Drink and food, and people. Everyone tries so hard. Consistency’s over the years.

We went for the first time to the Bees Knees in Laneham, after reading reviews. We were certainly not disappointed. This is a lovely pub and restaurant. Friendly staff and a brilliant owner., who offered to take us back to Retford if we wanted to...

The cute pub has always been one of my favourites and I can’t wait to go back and visit. Great food and service! 10/10 recommend

What could be better after a day on the river water skiing,than getting pie eyed at The Bees Knees! David, your host is courteous, flamboyant, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes down to the hard stuff!He not only runs this very successful Inn in the picturesque village of Laneham in North Nottinghamshire, but also distils his own brand of exclusive gin in memory of his late Mum Lydia, which believe you me is sensational.The bar in Laneham has had a few tweaks since my last visit, but still remains inviting, friendly and full of character.I wish David and his hard working team all the success they deserve to drive the business forward, but especially the distilling side, as I feel this may become very interesting indeed in the not too far distant future!

We’ve been a few times and this time did not disappoint , best fish chips we’ve ever tasted anywhere . Great owner really friendly, well done

It’s so lovely to be back out and especially in Laneham. Our first time back in Laneham since last year. We love it here. We didn’t eat this time but will return this summer. The staff are so lovely and work so hard to keep everyone safe and in line with the rules. We had a couple of well kept pints and continued our walk but we thought they deserved a review. Keep up the good work! We look forward to seeing you again on our next trip.

Order two sunday lunches, a large fish and chips (for two people to share) and a regular fish and chips. Food arrived bang on time and was piping hot. The portions were HUGE and the food was delicious. Great value for money and we enjoyed it so much that we're doing it all over again. Would highly recommend.

We ordered beef lasagne with garlic bread and the ribs with chicken strips. Followed by plum and orange crumble and a chocolate fudge cake. All up to their usual high standards, delicious!

Had an excellent meal. The pies are scrumptious. The Lydia lydia gin packs a punch, it’s there own make. Very welcoming, staff are great. In these covid times it was safe and warm. Will definitely return

After the reopening we were impressed with the coronavirus safety precautions which were well thought out and implemented with friendliness and efficiency . We definitely felt safe and the beer was amazing . As before the choice and condition of the real ale is brilliant and great value.

Ordered whilst staying at Trentfield camping. What amazing food!! and the portions!!. All the party enjoyed every mouthful Had it delivered to our tent which was amazing. Great service, would definitely recommend

Had a dinner with friends. The food was superb and very reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They also have a wide range of real ales. An absolute 'must visit'.

We were pleased with prices of the drinks and the food. Pus, the food was excellent. The fish was a monster and wonderfully cooked.

We stayed at a cottage just 50yards away and our first night thought we'd pop in for a quick pint and maybe some chips.After ordering the steak and ale pie, and the cajun chicken burger alongside a couple of ales made in their brewery, we sat down to enjoy the cosy atmosphere, and some impeccable hospitality.The food arrived quickly and we quickly realised this was the best pub meal we have ever had. The cajun chicken burger was not only huge, but delicious and well seasoned, with plenty of sides of onion rings, salad, coleslaw and a sauce with some of the biggest, chunkiest and most perfectly cooked chips. The pie came with all the sides and a jug of gravy to top. All the foods have been locally sourced and freshly cooked, the owner checked in with us to make sure everything was ok and it was the first time we've sent full compliments to the chef. A quick visit for a pint soon turned into an evening of several different ales and full bellies after we 'forced' down a pretty epic homemade cheesecake. We left very happy customers and I wish I could leave more than 5stars. And also wish I could leave with the chef...

We were part of a group of 10 that had Sunday lunch. The food was excellent especially the cheesecake. The young girl who served us was delightful. We will definitely return.

Stumbled across this charming quirky pub on our way to Yorkshire. The owner David was very welcoming as were the bar staff. 8 of us had a superb lunch, all food was freshly prepared and very tasty . Would definitely recommend and will definitely return!

Having read the previously posted reviews on trip advisor for this establishment I was very slightly aprehensive due to a couple of critical reviews. Having travelled to many locations within and outside the uk and after reading some negative reviews posted for establishments that were fantastic in my opinion my gut feeling was to give this establishment a go. Thank goodness for my gut feeling ! I visited The Bees Knees with my wife and father, who is very picky where food is concerned and was very happy with the food (starters and main courses were excellent) pity we didn't have enough room for dessert served by excellent, friendly and obliging staff in a welcoming and pleasant environment. I will certainly visit again when I travel up from London and recommend to others.

Had a great evening at the Bees Knees with friends. It was really busy when we first arrived due to the 6 nations being shown in the bar. We had booked a table for 7.45 for 8 of us. Watching food come out to other people we were all impressed by the look of the huge fish. We ordered a range of things from the menu and we were all pleased with our choices. Steaks were cooked as ordered; I prefer rare and it was spot on. The mini fish was a decent size and normal fish was enormous. The staff were helpful and efficient, when there was a slight issue with our drinks order it was sorted with no problems. Our food bill came to under £90, we only had mains and were all full to bursting. Well worth the money so I know that we will be back again soon, 8 satisfied customers. Thank you

Great friendly pub/restaurant. We we’re taken out for a meal by friends who brought us to the bees knees, food was excellent beer was great and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely go back. I had the Black & blue burger and couldn’t finish it all

We stumbled across The Bees Knees when in the area, looking for somewhere nice to eat. We were a party of three adults and two children. The pub was a great mix of traditional and modern in decor, and food. The owner was very welcoming, informative and made us feel at ease. You can tell he loves the place and really cares about it. The children loved the skeleton under the floor! The menu had something for everyone and with the exception of one dish, he told us that everything was sourced locally, even down to the flour used in the pastry! The food was absolutely amazing! Fresh, tasty and plenty of it. We just wish we'd taken photos to put on here before we tucked in! We felt really lucky we found this place and hope to visit again! Thank you!

We had a very pleasant evening with friends- the atmosphere was buzzing- the food was excellent. It was our first visit and definitely won't be the last. The boys loved trying all the different brews and they had an amazing selection of gins. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend.

A busy pub where the landlord is either cooking amazing quality meals for the price (he has other chefs as well) or shaking hands out front. It’s like pubs used to be but you rarely find today...our favourite, so I don’t know why I am reviewing this to tell everyone else as well. However, when a landlord goes to that much trouble, and has been consistent for years, he deserves recognition.

Lovely local pub ,great food, good selection of ales and great prices. Good food in a great atmosphere.

I think here ive been well served with the food .It is not an extensive menu but what they here they do good.

A great place for all ages. Great choice of beers & an impressive choice of gins. The food was freshly cooked so had to wait a bit, but it was well worth it. For the quality & portion size it wasn't expensive. The staff were very welcoming & friendly.

Visited the Bee's Knees on the basis of good reviews found on Trip Advisor. Unfortunately on the day staff were unable to accommodate our meal requirements. However the owner is very much focused on customer care and the good reputation of his business - so I have rated our visit as average but would be confident that any future visit would achieve a higher rating.

Shockingly poor service, booked in for a family lunchtime meal, had eventually to search for the waitress to take our order. Then the pumps failed, we were served 2 flat drinks, and the remaining drinks order didn't arrive until 30 minutes later. At this stage we were informed that we would be charged extra for further drinks at bottle prices, but still no mention of serving our meal - well over an hour later our patience ran out so left without having eaten a morsel.

This is a cracking pub with cracking food, great real ale choice and helpful bar staff. We were lucky it was open as they don't usually open at lunch time but they were because it was Bank Holiday weekend.

Visited three times during our three week stay and put simply it's one of the best places to eat in Hisaranou

We stayed at the campsite down the road and booked a table at The Bees Knees one evening due to The Ferry Boat Inn closing down. The service and food was fantastic and at a decent price compared to the Eyre Arms in the next village. Definitely will be visiting Laneham and The Bees Knees again next year!

What a find! We have a motorhome and our 'camp at a pub somewhere' book highlighted this cracking place. We rang to ask if we could park up for the night and Dave,confirmed it was more than OK. Great ales and several ciders on offer too. The food is first class and not priced silly. The staff clearly know they are part of a first class outfit as they reflect that in their service. Locals are dead friendly and within half an hour we felt like 'neighbours'. This place is a gem.

Nice place with locally brewed beer Friendly staff Good beer and nice beer garden Visited with friends from the village

Always made to feel welcome food always good. Served by friendly staff. Off the beaten track but always busy - says it all.

Visited for an evening meal. Menu options good, service attentive & friendly, food well prepared & presented & good value.

We're staying in Laneham for a couple of nights so decided to try the local. Not disappointed at all. Service was great considering how hot and busy they were and the food was delicious. Very friendly, excellent value, welcoming and a lovely wee village too. Highly recommend the Bees Knees

Staying locally at a holiday let. Decided to eat out rather than cook. When speaking to the owners of our let we were advised to phone and book a table. A wise move. When we arrived the bar and outside seating area and bar were extremely busy. A few tables were still empty but not for long. The sirloin steak and Cajun chicken burger were both well cooked and tasty. Finished with the apple and berry crumble and rhubarb crumble. Excellent! Even though it was busy it didn't take long for our orders to arrive. I tried two of the local ales. Gongoozler Stout and Moonshine IPA. Excellent ales!

We were passing on a Thursday evening and arrived in our motorhome with two kids and a dog! We received a very warm welcome and enjoy some great food and beer! Highly recommend :)

Went here for a meal with visiting family. Good choice of starters and main courses. Also serve Sunday lunches. They were extremely busy as it was a Sunday, so service a bit slow but worth the wait.

We went for Sunday lunch with friends, friendly staff and fantastic food. There was plenty of choice from even from the main menu

Haven’t eaten here but have sampled a few ales sat outside in the beer garden in the sunshine is blissful. Quiet peaceful area. Just love it 👍🏻

From the moment we walked in all was well, great service, great beer and the food was so good the conversation just stopped !

A group of 8 of us came to the Bees Knees. Fantastic range of beers including Jaipur and Oakhams Citra. All in perfect condition. Selection of about 10 mains and 5 specials. All our meals were great including ribs, steak and stilton pie and fish

Visited the Bees Knees on a number of occasions and always made welcome by the staff and locals.

We were lucky enough to find this wonderful gem on a recent trip to Laneham. Looking for somewhere to eat we popped in. Wow!! So glad we found it, so much so that we went back on the last night of our break. Food was obviously freshly cooked, very generous portion sizes and excellent value for money. My picky 10 year old was even impressed - no mean feat!! The menu may not be extensive by a lot of standards, but what they do serve is awesome. Will definitely be visiting again when we're next in the area

Just a visit with our motorhome. I’m so pleased we stopped. So friendly dogs welcome. The food was outstanding. We will defiantly be back again ❤️

Great little find. All good home cooked food using fresh ingredients. Very good portion sizes and very tasty. Staff and service was excellent, great value - would definitely return and recommend!

It was the first time we’d been to the Bees Knees, the staff were very friendly, it was a lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious. We’d definitely recommend it and look forward to returning soon.

Good food good drinks especially the choice of Gin's on offer , well worth the drive out to the village to eat and if your not the driver to try the drinks on offer , have fun its a lovely friendly place

We went on a Thursday evening after walking our dog nearby. Greeted with a smiley warm welcome, and offered a nice range of beers and a choice of tables in both the dining area and in the bar. The menu is varied with some great non meat / fish options, and several more choices on the specials board. Don't be fooled by the simple explanations, the food is really very good quality, with generous portions, and the meal we were served was truly flavorsome. The baked Camembert was sublime, unctuous and perfectly cooked with a yummie chutney on the side; the spicy chicken moist and spicy, and its worth mentioning the home made onion rings served with my burger - crisp, light and spectacular!

Wonderful hidden gem, David and his staff provide a varied dining experience with plenty of choice. Added to that The extensive choice of beers and the massive Gin library has something for everyone. Good gluten free options

Our first night in the Bees Knees, best fish and chips ever, very busy so I recommend you make a reservation. Great beer, excellent service & food, if you are nearby do not miss out and treat yourself, highly recommended, you will be treated like a local.

We visited today after looking for somewhere close to Sundown Adventureland and were not disappointed. The bar had some great beers and gins stocked. The Sunday lunch was amazing, everything was tasty and cooked correctly (beef still a little pink just as I like it). We also had the apple and blackberry crumble and it was yummy. I loved the quirky decor and the see through but in the floor with the skeleton. All the staff were really friendly and attentive and we will definitely visit again if we are in the area as it was superb!

I have visited this pub a number of times, usually in search of one of my favourite beverages- Roaring Meg. I have also eaten here on occasion and the food has always been good, I feel the atmosphere for eating is let down a little by the 'local pub' noise that finds it's way through from the bar, but that's just the sort of pub this is.

I have visited this public house on a number of occasions but not for a year, met a friend there early doors 17.30 on a Friday evening. It was buzzing lots of locals, great beer, gin and ambience. I will definitely try it again. The Moonshine beer a light IPA style beer was delicious and one of the tastiest beers I have tried in a long time. I am reliable advised the food is very tasty and reasonably priced. Will certainly try soon.

First time visit, but definitely not the last, great food, fantastic atmosphere, very reasonably priced and boy what a range of gins.

Having read on Face Book that home made Pies were to be had at this venue we thought we would give it a try for lunch. How disappointed we were when it arrived soggy pastry looking most unappetising and even remarked to the waitress if that was how it was supposed to look. She assured us that it was exactly how it should be we were underwhelmed to say the least for a lunch costing almost a tenner. A place never to be visited again and they should look out for misrepresentation with the misdescriptions act!

We went for dinner with friends on Saturday night. We all had the Christmas menu and it was beautiful. Two of us had pate, one had soup and one had the goats cheese tart. All superb. For mains three of us had turkey with the trimmings and one had the baked cod with garlic prawns. Again all were amazing. For desserts we had gin and tonic cheesecake, yum! And chocolate mousse, which was dark and rich but not too sweet.

A big car park to park our motorhome in, a brewery, lots of cask/craft ales, a gin library, dog friendly, fab food and lovely locals. Made very welcome by everyone, staff and locals alike. Fantastic prices for drinks and food. Will definitely come again.

Three of us visited the Bees Knees having booked a table in the bar in advance. Mine host, David Anderson, showed us to our table personally and explained that he uses only local produce (with the exception of fish courses) and makes his own pastry for the pies as all his courses are prepared on the premises - so no "boil in the bag" meals here. Even so, the waiting time was quite acceptable and the food was both piping hot, copious, and very tasty. We chose prawn cocktail for starters followed by the main courses. I had the chicken pie with carrots, mange-tout and baby sweetcorn and chips, whilst the others had beef lasagne with salad, and fishcake with trimmings. We would have had puddings but were just too full! Our main meals were £9.95 each which represented excellent value for money. We noticed that diners at an adjacent table had fish and chips and the fish was so large it was served on a rectangular platter rather than a round dinner plate. David had time to chat with us after the meal and explained that he distills his own gin which he sells at the bar along with a very wide variety of gins. He is also a very keen fan of Scottish Rugby should there be any need for an ice-breaker. The staff were very attentive, the locals were friendly enough, and kindly pointed out the the toilets (which were spotlessly clean by the way) are in a separate building across the car park.

First visit to eat and had an amazing evening. Staff were excellent and the food first rate, I have to say the Hunters Chicken is one of the best I have ever had! Other members of the party had steak pie/scampi and were equally impressed. It is also great that, as a dog lover, our four legged friends are welcome but I do think one of the eating areas could be seen as "dog free" as personally I feel dogs should not be around food. This however takes nothing away from a fantastic village pub that I will look forward to using again

Dropped in early on Saturday night and got a table. Great service from friendly staff. Food was wonderful plenty of it and really hot. Great value, will be back CK soon

We’ve had Sunday lunch here today and this will take some beating!

On this occasion virtually nothing could have been better, when we arrived on the Saturday with friends night the bar was packed but we were welcomed almost immediately on arrival & shown to our table. Drinks were ordered & while there was a short delay it was nor excessive.

What a pub! Traditional boozer with a selection of well kept ales and real ciders. David the landlord is a really nice bloke and the locals all made us feel welcome. We had the fish and chips, which I think are the best fish and chips I have had in a pub; the large was enormous!!

Found this place by accident, and glad I did.

A real find this one. Great choice of beers and a huge gin library. The food was excellent, proper home made, good choice and reasonable prices for this quality. A very friendly place with a relaxed atmosphere. The only minor irritation was that the toilets, whilst spotlessly clean, were across the car park, luckily it wasn't raining.

Another super meal and night out with some friends at this lovely little pub. Great welcome, great atmosphere, great food, great service and, of course, great beer and gin. My crab salad was divine and the rest of our ‘gang’ had beautifully cooked fish that overflowed the plates. What more could one ask!

We visited with 2 other couples. The were 8 cask ales to choose from (as well as the obligatory host of gins). We had a meal, which was silly money cheap. To round things off, there was a live jazz trio playing. The decor is really traditional, without any fancy fripperies.

Came for dinner and drinks with a big group of friends plus kids, and we weren't disappointed by any means. A warm friendly welcome from all the staff, fabulous hosting, delicious food (generous portions too) and a fabulous range of drinks. We all enjoyed it enormously, and will be back again without a doubt. Thank you to David and the whole team

A large group of friends with kids visited for tea. The results of our evening were astounding. A plethora of Ales to whet appetite, cocktails in abundance with a solid food menu to suit everyone’s palate. Portions are big where two courses are hit busting and three are for Man v Good wannabes. With over 100 different gins to discombobulate even a season ginner. All topped off by the most welcoming of owners and staff. Did I mention the micro-brewery!!! 11/10

Good selection of drinks, great meal and the atmosphere excellent. The service provided by the landlord rand staff was very much appreciated. 5*

We've been this evening for a meal. The food was excellent. Proper pub food and large portions. The steak pie was fantastic and the burger great too. Tried some of the beer brewed on site and it was very good. The staff were very helpful. Keep up the good work. Will definitely be returning.