The Cholmeley Arms in South Kesteven

Lovely night sat in front of the fire eating the probably the best rump steak I’ve ever had . Would recommend

Went here for lunch the food was very good and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely go again. Like the fact it is pet friendly

Had one of those rare but memorable stays at the Cholmely. Beautiful twin room with en-suite perfectly maintained/serviced & furnished. The property, in a pretty setting is lovely and very peaceful with it's own farm shop selling lovely produce. Staff are pleasant, polite and efficient and the owner friendly & genuinely charming. We had an evening meal chosen from a fresh & extensive menu. It was delicious as was the wine. The breakfast menu was worthy of a 5* hotel (& I know because I've stayed in a few). The price of the whole evening including food & wine was beyond a bargain. If only it could all be bottled & served in B&B's nationwide....

This was a lovely place to stay. We stayed x1 night but had the Sunday lunch there. I am not joking, it was the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. I could hardly move, such healthy servings and very reasonably priced. The accommodation was spotless and private, feeling like it was your own room. The next day, breakfast. Again, amazing. The full English is exactly that, everything fresh, hot and tasty. Brilliant. Would definitely stay again.

Another trip to this fantastic place in the most loveliest of settings. We travelled from Nottingham ! - so worth the miles !! Me and my friend both had the gammon steak, egg, pineapple, divine homemade chips, mushrooms, onion rings, peas and half a beef tomato !! The gammon was so tender - a fantastic meal and great service. Popped into their farm shop before we set off home for my fix of their lovely sausages to take home !! Looking forward to the next visit !!

The use of fabulous produce and an expert chef makes this pub one of the best dining experiences you will have ! This is the real deal . If you k ow good food then I defy you to find fault with this lunch .

I have been here several times over the last two years most recently today. Every time the food is outstanding! Well presented, flavorful and hot food is hot! Staff are always friendly and personable. Today was a socially distanced lunch that was up to our expectations again. I had the steak and ale pie, served with fresh steamed seasonal veg and chips. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good food in a wonderful english village pub. Beautiful garden for the summer and covid! I looked at the other meals for guests and they all looked wonderful and mutterings from them showed they were equally well enjoyed. I almost hate to rate this place as its a hidden gem and I want to be selfish!

went with friends, had a great meal, lovely pub, staff are great, we also go some sundays for lunch, never had a bad meal

Had Sunday lunch here today and loved how welcome we were made to feel, the staff are so lovely and friendly. Also the Sunday lunch is fantastic, I couldn’t believe the how big the portion size was, we really enjoyed our time here and can’t wait to go again

Good but not top Drawer! Much anticipated visit having waited a while to get their with Family left us a little disappointed. The portions were pretty big but the food just did not have any ‘stand-out’ qualities. The Gammon my wife had was very dry and served with bland plain rice, some of us had the fish (which was great!) but we then had to share a bowl of not great chips which was quite awkward to pass between the person having Lasagne, Steak pie and 2x fish dishes - Quite a strange way of dishing up food. We werent asked of we wanted extra drinks and had to go to the bar to get more..... Overall a real let down, But each to their own - I am sure some people love this place, Just wasn’t for me.

Never fails to step up to the plate,love this place. A chef who likes nice food! If you are in the area make sure you try Sunday lunch

Just got back from an overnight stay with my daughter. It was just perfect for the relaxation and chill out we were looking for. The rooms are beautiful and the bed so comfortable, my daughter described it as like sleeping on a marshmallow. We had a beautiful meal the evening we arrived, the ribeye steak was cooked to perfection and the portions so generous. Breakfast this morning was simply delicious, hard as we tried we just couldn’t finish the enormous plateful. John, Lesley and their staff make you so welcome. We have decided this is going to be our annual treat.

Absolutely wonderful food; we had Sunday lunch. So much to eat of quality ingredients. 3 of us had different meats, chicken, lamb and beef and one of us had the vegetarian option of the linguine. Every meat was to die for, so very tender and tasty, the roast potatoes were crispy and yummy, the vegetables cooked to perfection and plentiful. The linguine was lush, according to my friend, and she took a doggy bag home so not to waste it, it was so good. Desserts were to die for. Again, good sized portions and beautiful to look at while being luscious to eat. We are excited to return, on a week day, to sample their alternative menu. The staff were attentive and professional, very friendly. Couldn't have been happier. The bill was extremely reasonable considering the excellent quality of the food and service. In the words of Arnie "we'll be back".....and soon. Thank you The Cholmley Arms.

Ate firstly in the evening and then booked for breakfast albeit e were staying down the road in a self catering. Brilliant pint - "Off the Peg" - don't miss it. We had creamy mushrooms with blue cheese and a black pudding with bacon and salad as starters followed by slow roast rib of beef and a venison steak - all very well cooked and delicious but far too many veg and chips! Recommend the eggs Benedict for breakfast but the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon was also first class. Very friendly staff, comfortable surroundings - what's not to like?

We visited for Sunday lunch today after seeing the cholmeley arms of the programme four in a bed, and we wasn’t disappointed! What a lovely pub beautiful atmosphere and the food is amazing! Being gluten free there was a wide selection of food to eat which was delicious!!! We would like to thank everyone for a lovely visit and we shall be back again!

Excellent food. The field mushroom with ham and rarebit was one of the best starters I've ever had. The food came promptly and catered for my gluten free girlfriend amazingly.Aside from the food, service seemed a bit lackluster and the waitresses seemed uninterested. Not laying starter cutlery out, putting it all in a pile at the side of the table and not answering our questions about the food to name a few examples.All in all, the food was well worth going back for, and we may have just caught the front of house staff at a bad moment. Would eat there again.

We visited for a midweek lunch, arrived around 12 and already three tables were already taken on the side of the restaurant where we chose to sit.Before being seated the young waitress on duty told us to order drinks at the bar. We waited and waited but no one came and the waitress never called out to find out where the bar staff member had disappeared to. Eventually I went and sat at a table whilst my husband hung around at the bar waiting to be served, a young man appeared a few minutes later.There was plenty of food choices on the menu also a specials board too.We were served warm bread & butter whilst waiting for our meals to arrive, the bread was very nice, sun dried tomato.For starters I had soup whilst my hubby had pate which was so light and tasty I wish that I had ordered it, not that there were any problems with my soup.Both of our main courses were with potatoes but also a portion of chips came out too, we think this may have come as standard but knowing that we had enough on our plates already we told the waitress we didn't need these.Our meals were very tasty and plentiful, no room for desserts.Waitress was polite but seemed to be a little rushed off her feet seeing as she was the only one serving the restaurant.We would return if in the area.

A very quiet and quaint place been many a time great drinks and food would recommend to anyone enjoy if u go.

I had never heard of this place but driven past signs to Burton Le Coggles hundreds of times! The Cholmeley Arms had excellent food, presented well and lovely and hot! The staff were friendly and helpful, and the chef does a great job! Well worth a visit and it is reasonably priced too!!!

I phoned late last night having read Tripadvisor’s reviews. We were offered 1215 or 1515. We got there at about 1430, visited it’s small but very interesting Farm Shop called Betty’s.

A friend and I meet regularly for a "girlie" lunch at a convenient halfway point. We had heard about this pub, and finally tried it on Thurs. Wonderful! The service was excellent, the food far too generous, and the bill amazingly reasonable. We both ordered the Ploughman's Regular, expecting a light lunch, but, when our meals arrived, we realised could easily have shared. My only regret was that there was insufficient room on my plate for the scrumptious chips, as my side plate was taken up with the warm crusty bread. We will be back, with others in tow.

I booked for my wife's birthday and treated her to lunch. The food was fantastic, the most flavoursome and best cooked steak I've had in years. The creamy peppercorn sauce was beautiful, and the cheesecake of the week was out of this world. I was truly in food heaven.

One of the best Sunday lunches around the Grantham area but you need to book well in advance and the service is second to none

We were lucky to get a table, this place is very busy and now we know why. The food was excellent, the Pork Belly was plentiful and delicious, the gravy really was splendid. The staff were friendly, a very nice young man called Josh was very on the ball, and looked after us well. We would definitely return when in the area next time.

This is one of many amazing experiences I’ve had at the Cholmeley!

This will be the 4th time I have eaten here after driving for 60 minutes to get here which is well and truly worth it !!

We visited the other evening as we hadn’t been for a while. The Welcome was great by the bartender. The waitress who showed us to the table was polite but not what you’d expect in a professional environment. I will elaborate ... “the table’s in the corner”. Carrying our own menus and drinks ......

Visited for dinner on recommendation of a local. Fortunately we didn’t order starters just the fish pie and the haddock but they were served with a huge dish of veg including potatoes and a dish of chips when both meals came with potato! We made suitable comment to the serving staff. The fish pie we’d have shared between us at home with a decent portion of veg. But the huge mains meant we didn’t order sweets and they lost extra spend and wasted uneaten veg. Not good business! Good coffee but much smaller portions would have made for a much better meal. In the current climate of emphasis on obesity we all need to watch our intake.

A superb stay at the Cholmeley Arms this weekend. John and Lesley are fantastic hosts backed up by a hard working team. Our room was spotlessly clean, well equipped and better appointed than most hotels we have stayed in.

We went for Sunday lunch and I wasn't really impressed. The food was over cooked, tasteless and just focused on the quantity not quality. I certainly won't be rushing back in a hurry. Not the right place to enjoy my birthday Sunday dinner.

Stayed 1 night at the Cholmeley Arms. A very warm welcome from John when we arrived. John and his wife Lesley made us feel very much at home. Our room was beautiful and spotless. The food delicious. We were travelling with our dog and it was very dog friendly. just wished we could have stayed longer. Would definitely recommend this place.

This pub is fantastic for a getaway the food is amazing. The atmosphere is tranquil perfect for relaxing. Ambience in the pub was perfect we were put at ease. I was on crutches the staff were very helpful. Will return soon.

Very rude lady who runs it...no menus given out...had to pre-order food before..no communication.. food is good just a shame the lady who owns it is rude and has zero customer service.. be a lovely place otherwise.

Came for evening meal two nights on the trot while holidaying locally, food and menu exceptional, definitely recommend

Ho soggiornato in questa locanda durante uno spostamento per lavoro dal nord dell'Inghilterra a Londra. Sorpresa assolutamente positiva. Proprietario cordialissimo e disponibile, posto tranquillo e bellissimo, con un magnifico giardino su cui si affacciano le poche e ben arredate camere. Servizio eccellente, sia per la cena della sera, sia per l'abbondante e ottima colazione del mattino. Buono il wi-fi, prezzo ottimo.

We had a lovely meal here, we only had two small issues that meant we couldn’t say it was perfect. Our potted shrimp was warm and melted, not set and cool. Waiters were also very slow, orders weren’t written down for drinks and took a very long time to arrive with lots of prompting.

Mixed reviews on this one, first of all service was very good and local lager was very nice.

Great food in the evening. Lovely room. Everything you could need. Even fresh milk in the fridge Fantastic breakfast the next morning.

We were met and presented with menus and directed to a lovely cosy bar where we had pre meal drinks in front of an open fire, lovely. We were then shown through to our table in the cosy back room. Our food arrived and it was all lovely, we had in our party a picky eater and the kitchen and front of house staff catered for him admirably;Thank you. All in all a lovely evening in nice cosy surroundings.

We have eaten at Cholmeley Arms on several occasions and it has always been very good. Extremely extensive menu. Must be hard to maintain such a wide range, but, we have never been delayed. All food freshly prepared. Top quality food and service. I had beef and mushroom pie (suet pastry). This was exceptional. My wife had liver and bacon on a bed of mash. The liver just melted in her mouth. Both meals were accompanied by selection of vegetables and the best chips you could ever imagine. IF there is any cause for complaint, it must be that there is too much on the plate.!!!! We had no room for a sweet, and, from past experience, a great selection.

Our recent pre Christmas visit was friends was as good as ever with a great menu and lots and lots of extras on the blackboard. Keep up the good food and good service

We think with my wife's work team for their Christmas meal on the Friday before Christmas

Just like many other visitors we saw this on TV in the 4 in a bed series. We decided to have a short break so stayed 2 nights last week and we were delighted with all aspects of the Cholmeley Arms.

We were travelling to Pickering for a holiday and decided to break the journey at the Cholmeley Arms. A very,very good choice indeed. The accommodation was absolutely perfect and I think had been built within the last 5 years. Built in york stone there are 4 "cottages" in a stable type block. Facilities in room 4/5 star. with everything you could want, A walk across the garden to the pub itself. An excellent meal from a very good choice menu. We were looked after extremely well by host Lesley and her staff and

We saw this on the TVs programme Four In A Bed and as we were visiting places in the area decided to book in for an evening meal and B&B.; We were not disappointed. The hosts were very welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable and both dinner and breakfast were really good. Definitely recommended.

Saw 4 in a bed on channel 4 and liked what we saw about Cholmeley Arms so decided to go there for lunch with our eldest granddaughter. What a great choice. As we turned into the car park, our first reactions were "wow". We just knew we were in for a real treat. The gardens were super and really well maintained. Parrot outside, plus couple of aviaries, lots of fruit trees and lots of seating on large lawned area.

We had been told we a great place this was sadly not for us.

Lovely food.. yes it is a real gem.. interesting place well off the beaten track.. we were luck as they get very busy

The chomley arms was delightful a very warm welcome from the owners the setting was very pretty and the animals added humour and interest . The room was very clean & lots of personal touches . The breakfast was amazing &delicous ... value for money excellent . Thank youveronica

We stopped here on our trip up the A1 for a spot of lunch after seeing reviews on here. The garden was beautiful and well kept and the inside was quaint. Service was good and the chap was friendly. The food was good and very reasonably priced! The beer selection could have been bigger but other than that there aren't many faults.

This was recommended by a friend who had been here ,she was worried that i would not like the food.How wrong she was an absolutely wonderful Sunday lunch meal and a lovely pub enhanced by the friendly and helpful staff.The food was lovely ,loads of it and very reasonable price will definitely be coming again to see how the week day menu fairs.

It'd be difficult to find a better place for a pub meal. The food is delicious and plentiful at a very reasonable price. A special thanks to waitress Natalie who was both friendly and really helpful. Thanks to The Cholmeley Arms for a lovely Sunday lunch. Highly Recommended.

Had another great meal here, food is always excellent and great service, once you have been you will definitely return. SErvice was

Been here a couple of times.Food is excellent, with a large menu and plenty of specials.A bit of the beaten track, but worth the effort.If you have a dog you can eat in the bar.

Stayed overnight on Saturday, Accomadation EXCELLENT, as was the Evening Meal in the Restaurant.Main Courses, were good size portions and all fairly priced as were the Wines and Beer.Coul not Fault the Breakfast on Sunday Morning, more than enough to satisfy the most Hungry person.

Lovely welcome. The room was delightful, great size comfortable bed and well set up. Fresh milk is always a bonus. Seating outside the room which looked out onto gardens.Great service in the restaurant and a good range of dishes which were well priced. Super fresh food and plenty of it. Breakfast was also excellent ,good range of fresh fruit and a wide choice of hot food. We had the full English and poached eggs and bacon. Homemade sausages were lovely and bacon was thick cut and tasty. Large pot of tea and the offer of more if we had wanted it. Farm shop allowed us to buy sausage and bacon home to share the experience with our family

Stopped here for lunch on a Friday and it was busy. Food was excellent and so was the service. Lovely location and beautiful surroundings.

Service exalant food superb food fabulous surondings lovely village , atmosphere was exalant and the setting , and a visit to the restaurants own butcher for next days dinner is a must

This was our 2nd time staying at the Cholmeley Arms, the owners are so pleasant and staff can't do enough for you! The rooms are clean and tidy with modern decor. We were looking forward to the amazing breakfast they serve, great food, well cooked with HUGE portions! We will defiantly be returning for a 3rd visit. Thank you for a lovely stay.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and the first warm, sunny day of the year was the perfect time. Popped in for a casual Saturday pub lunch. Great food, very reasonable prices, and from a peek into the dining room the food there looked fantastic. Seeing the "Four in a Bed" winner's plaque was a nice surprise, so we ran our fingers around for dust and looked for stray "hairs" like they do. None to be found! Will definitely be back.

Always go for a starter that's light then I can eat all three fabulous courses but my husband can't!.

Visited for the first time and it certainly won't be the last. We couldn't fault the food, the whitebait was the best we have ever eaten. Service was excellent, water was provided without being asked for and nothing was too much trouble. Possibly portions could be smaller as we wondered if anyone ever looks at the dessert menu! My husband said they served a very good pint.

Just delicious. Fabulous quality food, recommend share a starter soooooo much food so we have a doggy bag.So lovely in the summer as well. Highly recommend the Sunday lunches.

Always like to visit this establishment. Never a problem with the food. Staff polite. #stuffedasapig. Anybody that hasn't visited , then needs to. Worth every penny.

A few years since our laast visit and what a change. Lovely log fire in bar area,good selection of real and a good selection on menu. Tables in restaurant large and well spread out. Servers very professional, food well priced,well cooked and well presented Make sure you are hungry when you visit here. We will return.

Wonderful venue, great service and the food exceptional. I personally had the pheasant main course and couldn't ask for better. Speaking with everyone else the following day and they had nothing but praise for a wonderful meal.

You won,t get better Barry,s farm shop is the best proper pork and beef the rooms are top quality. The breakfast was the best no portion control here will be booking again. Many thanks

The bar area is very small and cosy with lovely fire burning . Very good selection of beers and wines . We love the main restaurant but there is a very cosy area in the back which is very ice in the evening . Always different things on the menu but at this time of the year the game is very good . Portions are enormous so be careful about choosing a filling starter and there are lots of veg .we have never managed to have a sweet but they look good . There is also a very good little shop at the pub that sells meat , veg and alsorts of jams , cakes pickles and much more . You should really try this place

Stayed for two nights, room lovely, food superb, fresh, plenty of choice, owners and all their staff are friendly and helpful.Off the beaten track but well worth it. Also a farm shop with allLocal produce.

Stayed for the weekend and would not want to have ate anywhere else, the food is fabulous, freshley prepared, excellent quality and 'huge portions' you will not leave here feeling anything but satisfied. Lovely place, welcoming and friendly would definitely go back.

We have been before but today the beef was tough, probably the worst Sunday Lunch we have had this year. Everyone in the restaurant complained about the beef. The service was reasonable but had to ask for someone to serve drinks from the bar. Found a cat asleep on one of the restaurant chairs - not acceptable. The vegetables were OK and the sweet course was good, as was the coffee afterwards. The best part was the farm shop in the grounds. All in all, not such a good experience and we wont rush to go back but the building and location were above average. Pity about the food!

We stayed in one of their lovely room and thoroughly enjoyed the ambience at the bar, a delicious evening meal with a wonderful selection on the menu and to top it a gorgeous breakfast - did not need to eat for hours.Very friendly staff.

You might have seen the Cholmondley Arms recently in the tv series "4 In a Bed", when they won. It's fairly local to me and I can recommend it for great service and excellent food, and great value. Also a good size restaurant, but it's advisable to book. Pete

Our visit was definitely worth the wait having tried on numerous occasions to book a table.I am not surprised the are always booked up.We had a lovely home cooked meal.Portion sizes were large.Staff were all very nice as was the setting.All at a very reasonable price.The owner even took our son to see the rabbits,guinea pigs and puppies after our meal.We will definitely return.

Another great visit, (well another two actually), usual high quality and usual enormous quantity. Book ahead, be hungry and enjoy.

Visited without a table reservation at 6.30 pm on Thursday 6 October. We were surprised how busy it was at such an early time which always bodes well for the quality of the food and we were not disappointed. I ordered rump steak which was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Husband went for beef in chianti which was beautiful andtender and came with root vegetables. My son chose a burger which came in a toasted brioche roll with sweet potato fries and this was also extremely tasty. Only slight gripe was that when ordering we were asked if we wanted normal or sweet potato fries, however it was not made clear that the sweet potato was at an extra charge. Other than that it was a perfect meal and I would thoroughly recommend this place.

We only stopped off for sandwiches/jacket potatoes for lunch, but sat in a tasteful restaurant with chilled water on the table. Prices were what would you would normally pay for a pub lunch, but the presentation and product were considerably better than your average pub. Highly recommended.

We had lunch for 9 of us today to celebrate my mums birthday. Food and service was amazing and beautiful surroundings. Definitely will be going more often! Cannot fault one thing thoroughly recommend.

Just off the a1 south of Grantham discovered by chance looking for places to visit this bank holiday whilst looking at Easton walled garden.We were greeted warmly by all staff and then shown to our room in a separate modern annexe.The complete mix of old world charm and modern luxury.The food was to die for and would recommend the Easton lamb.Only one complaint the portions are huge so you should have a good appetite before eating.After a good nights sleep over to breakfast it did not disappoint I have travelled all over the world but have never seen such an array of fresh fruit. The cooked breakfast was just as good.We then met John the Chef and Lesley the joint proprietors so friendly the kind of people you feel you have known all your life even though its only a matter of minutes.The pride they have quite rightly in this charming hostelry was self evident.I can only say that I will certainly be going again to experience more good food beautiful gardens farm shop and immaculate rooms.

The accommodation is first class, with beautiful en-suite lodges. The food was excellent, with everything you could think of offered for breakfast. Lovely pub, with many animals, including an amusing parrot . Cannot recommend highly enough and we will definitely be back!

17 of is arrived for lunch at 1pm. The waitresses were lovely, orders taken quickly and starters arrived. Wow portions are huge here! I had the garlic and Stilton mushrooms and was expecting about 6 on a plate but no... a big bowl full of the cheese sauce with the mushrooms in. Copious amounts of good bread also came with the starters and good butter (always a good sign when the bread is good!). Mains, all roasts apart from my salmon, came with a huge Yorkshire pudding. And then all the veg and cauliflower cheese too. Portions are genuinely ginormous and I felt guilty the about that would be going in the bin afterwards. Had creme brulee for desert which was a manageable size! Spent 3 hours eating here and did not feel that we were rushed in any way. Only word of caution is that the room we were in was quite cramped in between the tables so you have to be aware of the space around you. So if you want a good 3 course meal for about £60 for 4 then I would recommend here.

We had heard good things about this pub and very pleased to say it did not disappoint.The food was cooked to perfection and the menu was excellent, I wanted to try everything so we shall just have to keep going back !Service was friendly without being overwhelming and we popped into the lovely farm shop on our way out and bought some chutney.Highly recommended.

From the moment we arrived for our 2 night stay, we instinctively new that we were in for a treat, and so it proved. John was straight over to welcome us, offer a drink, and show us to our accommodation. We had booked all 4 rooms, which were in a separate block around 50 yards from the pub. The block was built around 2 years ago and the rooms are spacious, modern and airy, with large comfy beds, fridge and TV and a lovely bathroom. All have a terrace outside with chairs and table, overlooking the garden, ideal for a party such as ours. Umbrellas are provided in case of rain, a nice touch. There is a good range of well kept beers and lagers. We had 2 evening meals, all substantial, great quality and attractively priced, with a sizeable menu range on offer plus a decent wine list.The breakfasts are probably the best we have ever had. John seems determined to ensure you eat no more until the evening meal (and we didn't); again the selection is huge, and just when you think you have finished, he appears with hot croissants and pastries to take with you if you are unable to eat there and then.This is a marvellous place in a lovely, quiet location. There's a farm shop on site, plus various animals. John and Lesley are wonderful, kindly hosts and it's impossible to praise it too highly!

Excellent atmosphere, top quality food and a wide range of drinks complement a meal at this fantastic venue. We have been several times and it has always met our expectations and even exceeded them. Despite being a little out of the way this is well worth making a detour for if you are in the area. The staff are really great looking after your every need with a smile despite being quite hard-pressed at times. The range of food is incredible and the quality superb! This is a place that we shall visit again and again but you do need to book well in advance particularly at the weekend as it is very popular. Don't hesitate, give it a try and I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely fantastic food and welcome, brilliant helpful staff, definitely we will be returning. Highly recommended

We were given a very friendly welcome when we first arrived and shown to our spotless, well appointed room in a separate annexe from the pub. They'd thought of everything from fresh milk in the fridge to a torch and a large umbrella for coming back from the pub in the dark or the rain (thankfully we needed neither). The bed was very comfortable and (always an indicator of how good a place is) the shower was excellent. We didn't eat there on our first night as they were fully booked but had a lovely meal on our second night. They were really busy but the service was excellent and we didn't have to wait an excessively long time. As promised on the web site of the Easton Estate (where the pub is situated) the breakfast was excellent - we didn't need to eat again until the evening and the quality was as good as the quantity!

Having heard many great reviews about this pub we were quite excited to be invited there to share a friends evening. As far as the food goes, the recommendations are justified, we enjoyed all our choices. What let it down was the seeming lack of interest by the staff. From the moment we arrived there seemed to be an un-friendly atmosphere, not welcome. We were shown to the aptly named snug which has an old pub feel, but felt awkward like we had walked in on an argument. Having been shown to our table and orders taken we enjoyed our meal but had to ask for the desert menu and then again for coffees. It was almost like ' you want coffee'! We dined from 7.30 till 9.30 so it was not like they were waiting to close but that's just how it felt, that they couldn't wait for diners to go. Shame lovely place spoilt by the staff.

We arrived for lunch close to the end of service but received a friendly welcome. The food was some of the best we have had in a country pub, both for quality and presentation.This is a great place for a lazy summer lunch with a small farm shop, lovely outdoor seating areas and an assortment of cute animals in the gardens to lose your heart to. If there is such a thing as a checklist on how to turn a country pub from ordinary to idyllic then this pub would tick all the boxes!

Went for an evening meal with my wife, recommended by my daughter who had been to Cholmeley Arms a few days previously. Arrived at 6.30 as per our reservation and, as we had never been there before discovered what we took to be the main dining room where 2 waitresses were setting up. We were shown into the "snug bar" - the seating is in need of clean as mentioned by a previous reviewer- and given menus while the waitress fed the house cat, who was seated on the window sill. I have no problems with cats (we have a cat ourselves!) but perhaps some diners might be put off (did she wash her hands afterwards?!) The waitress took our order and we continued drinking until shown to our table, which was not in the dining room I had first thought but in a second seating area around the corner from the bar near the kitchen. At that point we noticed the "Specials" blackboard, which had not been visible from the bar. We were somewhat disappointed that the specials had not been brought to our attention by the waitress, nor can I recall any reference in the menus we were given, however as our food was already being prepared, we made no complaint. although there were a few dishes on the board we that looked very appealing. When our starters arrived promptly, my wife enjoyed her smoked salmon & prawns, and my seafood chowder was excellent. The warm rustic bread provided was a nice touch.For our mains my wife had ordered the belly pork. This was a large portion of juicy succulent meat. By comparison my pork medallions were disappointing. Small and overcooked, they were very chewy, and the accompanying red pepper and sweet chilli sauce was very peppery, (as if the kitchen had been heavy-handed with ground pepper) but lacking any of the Asian flavours I would associate with a sweet chilli sauce. The accompanying peas and broccoli were ok.But my real disappointment was the lack of ambiance in the place. Perhaps it was the enormous "farmhouse kitchen" tables in our dining area which were so wide they made private conversation difficult,as did all the (regular) customers coming to view the Specials board opposite our table, perhaps it was because the 2 waitress running between the kitchen and both dining rooms were clearly stretched so customer service was less than perfect. I worked in the catering industry for many years, and I am reluctant to criticise any restaurant as I know how tough the business is and how fickle customers can be, so I write this review more in sorrow than in anger.

We had booked for Sunday lunch for my daughters birthday. Quite I tucked away village so you would be advised to use your satnav to find your way. Booked for 1.45 and still very busy in both dining rooms at this time. We were shown into the small bar and given menus and orders were collected promptly. We purchased our own drinks at the bar, and quite quickly shown to our table. We were in what seemed to be the older part of the building which we actually preferred to the modern room. We were 3 adults and 2 children. We had home made bread prior to starters. Adult starters were a crab and prawn platter, melon with fresh fruits and the garlic mushrooms. All very generous tasty portions and beutifully presented. The children had chicken roast, which were quite large childrens portions. The adults had the roast lamb, which was tender, flavoursome and melt in the mouth. We also recieved 3 huge dishes of veg, including cabbage, cauliflower cheese and new potatoes. The gravy was delicious. We were really struggling to finish our mains, so the adults didn't ha dessert but the children had the cheesecake, which was gorgeous. A birthday cake appeared after our meal, which had been kept a secret by my son in law, so a super surprise for my daughter, and I believe this is all done on a complementary basis, so many thanks. Waitress service was friendly and efficient. A superb meal. The garden have a few pens containing animals, which the children enjoyed making a fuss of, oh yes and a resident cat + a cockatiel!! The weather wasn't good otherwise we would've lingered longer. The pub also has a couple of rooms for rental. A great base if you are exploring the area.

Had supper here when there was a power cut. The staff handled the situation beautifully. The food was excellent, the service friendly and attentive. The veggie choices were a little thin on the ground but asparagus was in season and delicious and I had the pasta bake. A bit predictable but OK. I am guessing it was finished in the gas oven as the power was off and it was extremely hot, so hot I burnt my mouth which took a few days to heal, but I didn't complain. Huge portions so couldn't finish it all and did manage to at least try and eat the chocolate brownie and icecream dessert. Delicious.

I have just returned back from a meal at the cholmeley arms , on entering the back door I noted that it is very dirty and need a good Hoover and a full replacement of its carpets . The bar area is small the seating and cushions also need a good clean . The table we sat at was uneven and look like it needed tripping . Both my husband a I had a 12 oz streak which was tasteless , I must have had 4 oz of fat on mine . The peppercorn sauce did not taste anything like it should . Needless to say we didn't stay for a pudding and wouldn't recommend and will never return !!

We had an Anniversary celebration meal here. The food was excellent, the portions were huge, two members of our party managed 3 courses, just. We could not fault the evening, staff were attentive and friendly. I would certainly recommend this pub to anyone.Thanks to all the staff for giving us a memorable night.

We were told to visit the Chomley Arms by some friends and they said that the food was very good, We were not disappointed . The portion sizes were incredible and some of the meals you pcould feed 2 from. The food was hot and the menu was extensive with starters mains bad deserts .The restaurant is quite small and does get very warm especially when it us full so be warned .The service was ok but when busy it is difficult to refresh your drink as getting anybody's attention was quite frustrating.

We visited here for a friends birthday meal , service was fantastic and food was cooked to perfection and plenty of it, will definitely be visiting again

What a delightful and wonderful place to stay. The landlord and lady and all the staff are such lovely welcoming people. Nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are spectacular and very clean. Our evening meal was delicious and what a variety to chose from. The breakfast was outstanding and to cap it all the little farm shop was like discovering gold. Thank you so much for a truly wonderful time and we really look forward to seeing you again soon. Highly recommended you will not be disappointed. Professional kind and considerate people just perfect!!!

If you are looking for somewhere to eat in the Grantham area, then look no further than the Chomeley Arms, absolutely fantastic food, truly got the WOW factor.Great service, great ambience, and very reasonable prices, cannot pick out anything exceptional as every was was good, just try and you will not be disappointed.

Warm welcome indeed. Log burner roaring, staff with a big smile. Portions are large and i like to it!! But i wouldnt get a starter there, as the mains were big enough! Plus if you leave room for dessert its best! Nice atmosphere, rooms, decor, chairs are comfy. And great value for money

We travelled from East Anglia to Lancashire today and stopped at The Cholmeley Arms for lunch after a quick Google of places to eat in Grantham. We are really glad we did. The food was superb (kids and adults), fresh, 'gastro', good helpings... all served by a great waitress and bar tender in front of a lovely roaring fire. Thoroughly recommend and we will be back soon!!!

Went here with the family impromptu for the first time as a celebration meal and was very impressed. Firstly, the log fire was roaring beautifully and good real ale was on tap to complement a friendly welcome from the staff.We were then treated to freshly cooked fantastic food served just how we asked for it. The whitebait starter along with the chowder and the fish cakes were big enough to have as a main course! Main courses were steaks with chips and side salads and chips, a lasagne all well cooked fresh and seasoned.We will be going again - call and book as they get very busy, we know why now!!