The Falcon Inn in North West Leicestershire

All the food was fabulous. The new owners were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. We had a lovely evening. Thank you.

Just had a takeout from Falcon it’s the third time now and every time it’s been beautiful really tasty lovely and hot and the service is great. Had fish and chips very nice and burgers which are also tasty. Can’t wait to get back in there and enjoy the atmosphere and cosy local pub it is. Thank you

We've been meaning to check out our local since it reopened under new management but then lockdown v2 happened. Had takeaway fish and chips tonight. Fish and chips is my 'barometer meal'. I order it regularly as it's easy to get wrong, so it's a great 'test' of a pub. The Falcon came up trumps and it was head and shoulders above the efforts of the last landlord. Crispy batter, great fat chips and honest to goodness the best tartar space I've eaten (and if its not homemade I want to know where it comes from). We look forward to spending many a pleasant evening in the Falcon once we are allowed to go out again and we wish the new management every success.

We had a takeaway from the Chip shop menu and were delighted bith with the quality and quantity of the food. It was packaged in a way that made collection and travelling back home very easy and the food was in perfect condition when served. The new owners are providing an excellent service in difficult circumstances. We will definitely be using this service ongoing. We also look forward to returning to this top notch eatery asap.

We have been twice now since the new owners have taken over. Once for dinner and once for lunch. The food was five star on both occasions. Lovely friendly village pub, with excellent top quality food. We will definitely be back!

Visited the Falcon for Sunday dinner with my husband and Mum. This was the first Sunday service since the new owners have taken over and all I can say is Wow.....the atmosphere and service were amazing considering they are just in the first weeks of opening and the pub was full.Food was just something else - never tasted such an amazing Sunday roast - every single aspect was amazing. With this type of food available I will be making sure I book in advance in future as I wouldn’t go anywhere else now.Well done to the new owners and team. Looking forward to becoming a returning customer.

I booked for Sunday dinner this weekend.As you have an open kitchen I sat and watched your chef microwave every single thing and deep fat fry the roast potatoes! When my gammon came out it was stone cold as he had microwaved it for hardly any time and then poured hot gravy onto it ! There was not one single bit of checking any food temperature at all! He didnt throughout cooking anything.My second lot came still only warm in the middle, you will give someone severe food poisoning especially a child!! He then put some raw chicken onto the hot plate and rinsed his hands under the tap with no soap! He then picked a Yorkshire pudding up and put it in the microwave with no sanitizing hands from raw!!The chicken he was cooking was for the staff who she decided to eat this with her fingers while wiping knife and forks and serving food,With covid I could not believe this was happening!She was eating it while moaning how she hadn't had 5 minutes and people moan that there is no roast dinner left ! Maybe take dinners off early then she dont have to have people moaning if they have booked for one.I'm discusted in what I seen and I cant believe I actually sat and watched what I did!I did email the falcon with no reply back

I'm afraid it was a bit of disappointing visit in all. Greeted by very helpful professional waitress an initial impression was positive. A local pub with some character, interesting decor and a great bottle of Merlot. Ordered food, Scampi came on a cold plate, seafood platter came without the advertised prawns and Marie Rose sauce - substituted for extra Scampi and a chips without consultation which was ok but I would have thought we may have been given the option of changing the order. Not a disaster, shared a generous portion of a good Chocolate Fudge Cake for dessert.Headed for our room, clean sheets on a comfy bed. Carpet not seen a vacuum cleaner, lights covered in dust, cob webs in the corners, coating on the lid of a broken bathroom bin and dirty drinking glasses. I think that the decor was an attempt at shabby chic, it was nearly there just a bit more shabby than chic.Breakfast was a full English, offered either cranberry juice or apple juice from communal jugs that had been on other residents tables. Again cold plates. The condition of the room was discussed with the proprietor who expressed disappointment and an apology was given.Could be a great stop off but just missed especially with concerns of Covid 19, needs more attention to detail. Pleasant staff.

Excellent Food & Service!! I have been here twice now in the last couple of weeks and I am from out of the area. A great find I have been made to feel very welcome and Hilary and her team cannot do enough for you. A real find! I can highly recommend the calamari and Pinot Noir wine. The venue is spotless clean and all COVID 19 systems are in place. Will be definitely back very soon

I have been a few times since locdown and for the price I have paid I have never been disappointed. The tables I've been at have always been far enough away from others for me.

Ours was a bad experience. Booked a table for 7.30, eventually served just after 9pm. Kitchen under provisioned. We had to re-choose mains three times. When they arrived the fish platter was missing the scampi, my vegetable tart should have had a side salad- some lettuce and red onion and the stone cold sweet potato fries were returned. More importantly the staff did not seem covid aware. No masks or visors or gloves. They handled cutlery and the waitress moved a vinegar bottle from one couple's table to another. We dine out frequently but felt vulnerable here. We left without finishing our meal. They did knock off the cost of the drinks to compensate but we would have preferred a pleasant experience.

I want to start by saying the food we received was good and we enjoyed it. I was, however, surpised that none of the staff were wearing facemasks or shields unlike other restaurants that I have visited during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. There were other people put on a table particularly close to ours and we ended up moving our table so we had more space. I wanted to write a review to let people know this in case you were looking for a place to go for the first time post-lockdown.

My family visited our local pub for my daughters 19th birthday and we were having a lovely time until ‘Ralph’ the owner or manager came outside and asked us very rudely and aggressively if we were leaving - this was at 11pm, 30 mins before closing time and 20 minutes after serving us drinks. We asked if he was joking and he said loudly and threateningly leave now! We couldn’t believe we had been spoken to like that - we were all so shocked and upset. I have lived in the village for 20 years and have regularly visited the Falcon for meals and drinks and have never been treated like this! Unfortunately if ‘Ralph’ continues to run this pub it will be a disaster.

We wanted somewhere rural, on the outskirts of Leicester to have a relaxing weekend at short notice. Given the recent easing of lockdown restrictions I think many people had the same idea and many 'dog friendly' 'Pubs with Rooms' were fully booked. With little to no research we stumbled upon The Falcon Inn in Long Whatton and it didn't disappoint. A lovely family run pub set is a bright and traditional village. The weather was on our side (for the first day at least) and so we got to spend time in the quirky beer garden and chatted away with friendly locals.Dogs are allowed in all parts of the pub (with perhaps the acceptation of the private dining upstairs) as well as in the beer garden and picnic areas. There is great green space to stretch out the paws, dishes with fresh water and complemtary dog biscuits to boot! Our four legged friend particulalry liked that locals brought him a biscuit back from the bar with each round!Equal to the lovely atmosphere and surroundings was the friendliness of staff. Everyone was very accomodating, bright and bubbly. You couldnt help but get drawn into the story of the new landlords and appreciate the time and effort they put into making you feel welcomed. From the little touches such as remembering our breakfast order from the day before, to making sure we had a well situated table where the dog had space to streth out - it all lended itself to a lovely few days.Breakfast both days was cooked to order and frankly delicious! Exactly what we needed and were looking for. The lunch and dinner food menu had a large selection to choose from and to our expereince it varied a little in quality - the veggie burger was a pretty dry, store bought pattie and the chicken and mushroom dish was a bit messy. Nothing to complain about by any matter of means but also not the cherry on the cake that will be the deciding factor a return visit. We got to talking with Mark who had travelled from Leeds for the bike racing at the nearby Donnington Racetrack (another huge positive in terms of location and opportunity for a good chin wag with a new friend!). Mark had the steak which did look to go down a treat.The location of The Falcon really is fantastic if you like long walks and pubs stops with a dog. We covered about 7-8 miles on the Saturday taking in the beautiful gardens at Whatton House, pub lunch at The Otter and looped around the next villiage of Kegworth (where we stopped again from an obligatory pint) before heading back. Our only real stubmingling block was the attention to detail in the cleanliness of the room. It was without doubt a great sized room with coffee facilities, large windows, a super comfy bed and great pillows but there was some unfortunate dist and hairs that were not our own. The back and behind the toilet were a bit... 'dusy' and there was hair in the plug hole of the shower/bath. That being said, i did (very politely!) asked the very obliging house cleaning lady is she would mind wipping round which she did without delay. All in all a really lovely, relaxing few days away. The pub grub filled a hole after a long day of walking and the shower brought some heat back in to our bones - the well flowing beer, great location and people are what will have us back.

First time out since Lockdown and never visited The Falcon before. Called in for Sunday Lunch and sat upstairs in restaurant. Staff were welcoming and friendly, safety measures and sanitisation explained. But most importantly food was delicious. Starters innovative and roasts lovely with thoroughly recommended cauliflower cheese and huge Yorkshire puddings! Would I recommend - absolutely. Would I come back? I can’t wait.

A lunchtime option is 2 meals for £14 which me and a friend enjoyed. Pudding was extra - we both had crumble which came with lashings of custard. We were there on Monday 9th March and a very friendly and helpful waitress served us. Recommended.

I do not know if this was an off night or the place as gone downhill. They make a big thing on their menu about the quality of their steak and how chef knows how to cook it. Both I and my wife had the sirloin steak, both we tough and fatty, I asked for mine medium it was more like rare and my wife’s who had hers well done still was Red in side. Our daughter had the chicken and she said that was greasy.The service started off fine we had a starter and the main, no one came to ask us how our meal was and after we had finished we were totally ignored, other tables were cleared and other guests serviced. Our plates were not cleared away and in the end I had to ask for the bill as we did not feel like staying for dessert and coffee. It was a real shame as it was a meal for our daughter’s birthday and it certainly did not feel special or we were valued customers, needless to say we will not return.

Dined at the Falcon for lunch with a friend on Thursday 5th March and had a fabulous meal! Arrived 45 minutes early, and was met by very pleasant staff. Apologised for being early, but it wasn’t a problem. Care had been taken where to seat me as I am disabled, and drinks were offered straight away.Starters and mains were ordered and arrived hot, beautifully cooked and presented.After the starters we were asked if we wanted mains straight away, or to wait a while. We opted to wait 15 minutes, and mains were brought after that time .The pate, and baked Camembert were excellent, and the chilli chicken and chicken Kiev were sublime. At no time did we feel rushed, and a really relaxed lunch of almost four hours was enjoyed.The hospitality, cheerful staff and excellent food makes The Falcon a fantastic place to dine, and I fully recommend you to go.Will I go again? You bet I will !

Not great. The food was uninspiring with no thought to presentation. Portion size was ridiculously small. Very disappointing and I will not be visiting them again. Great shame as it used to be a great pub.

We came here as a group of seven friends for a Sunday lunch. I found the downstairs area very cosy with a real log fire and comfortable seating and nice decor. There was a good selection of beers and wines on offer and the food menu is great. We sat upstairs which was a little on the cold side due to the traditional drafty windows (and no fire) but it was still very pleasant (and the wind was very strong on the day).I had chicken pate for a starter - it was a generous portion with nice crunchy slices of toasted bread and a decent chutney. Others had the baked Camembert and the scotch eggs with no complaints and a lot of yums and nom nom noises being made which I assume meant it was all okay. For a main I had a generous chicken kebab served with two dips and a flatbread. It was nice and tender but I think if I went again I would go for one of their homemade pies which looked great. The roast lamb was served with great homemade Yorkshire puds and very generous dishes of vegetables including cauliflower cheese. I don't think anyone had a bad thing to say about the food and we had a great time.The puddings as usual in these places were really the stars of the show, so if you are a two course person opt to skip the starters. The cheesecake of the day looked lovely and so too the creme brulee. I was torn between the apple and blackberry crumble or the sticky toffee pudding and in the end had banoffee pie as its rare to find it on traditional menus on a Sunday. It was nuce but didn't really blow me away like perhaps the huge slice of chocolate cake someone else had might of...The service was excellent throughout and we felt that the bill, which was substantial given most of us had eaten three courses with drinks, was nevertheless justified.

It's a long time since we visited the Falcon Inn but were recommeneded by friends to try again. On arrival the first thing that hits you is the smell of smoke from the big open fire they have. Even though we went upstairs to the restaurant the smell follows you around. First impressions in the restaurant were good. Although we were 15 minutes early for our booking the table was ready so we took our seats. Staff came and took our drinks order and although it was a little time before theu arrived, things were looking positive. Ordered our first two courses but had to wait nearly fifty minutes before they arrived. 5 soups and a pate, 50 minutes, why? In all fairness the starters were good. Soup was hot, bread with it fine and the pate decent, but why 50 minutes? It was about the same wait for the main meal. When they arrived they looked ok but one of our party had asked for a well done steak. When he cut it in half blood ran from the steak so he had to send it back to be cooked to his liking. Other than that the main meals were fine, Then we ordered desserts. Again a long wait. As we had sat down at 7.15pm it was now reaching 10.10pm and the desserts hadn't arrived. The waitress walked past the table and asked if we were waitibg for desserts to which we replied yes. It was another 5 minutes before they arrived. Four seperate dishes of ice cream and a dish of crumble. Why that took 50 minutes to serve only the chef can say. Then ordered three americano coffees with cream. One of the party tipped the cream in and it just curdled on top of the coffee so the waitress took it away and had to bring fresh cream and another coffee. All in all it took 3 hours 15 minutes to be served the three courses. Now no one likes to be rushed but this was taking things to the other extreme. In fairness to the staff when we asked for the bill they came back and said they had knocked off the coffees and had also deducted 15% off the bill due to the length of time it had taken to serve us. It was pleasing not to have to argue and haggle and i assume they were somewhat embarrassed by the service they had given. We did leave a tip for the waitresses, it wasn't their fault we had to wait but surely the kitchen needs better organisation or this will become a regular occurrence and put people off from dining there. Overall, the food was reasonable, the waitressess ok but there needs to be a look at the times the food takes to come from the kitchen. Would we return? Maybe in the future to see if things have improved but others may not be so generous in their outlook.

Welcome greeting good atmosphere attentive but not intrusive staffSadly the meal was let down by minor detail - my scotch egg was hard boiled not runny my wife's pie crust was burnt, my daughters burger came minus the brie and some of the green beans were overcooked and other barely cooked!Inspite, we enjoyed the meal but could have been A+ rather than A-

This establishment has changed for the better. New owners, new menus, new facilities, new attitude. If you try it once, like us you'll make it a place to revisit. The food choice are inspired and the new owners has made beautiful changes throughout. Well done Ralph and Hillary, our visit really was a pleasure, thank you and your staff.

Group of us visited for a family Sunday lunch and we were very happy with everything. Great choice for vegetarians and vegans. All food was tasty, (gravy and yorkshires were especially good) staff were friendly and helpful and we had a lovely time.

All the food we saw and ate looked excellent. Well cooked, well presented. Great value from 2 for £14 section of menu. Warm, comfortable room. Plenty of parking.

Although doing well to cater for a large group of people, the service was pretty awful. No vegetables came with the dinners, deserts got muddled up and then told they had run out of vanilla ice cream!

We had a good quality lunch at a reasonable price. Quality staff as well - I will certainly visit again. The menu is very varied

Very average Sunday lunch. The service was absolutely awful. The potatoes arrived half way through the first course. We had to ask three times for our drinks, that finally arrived as we had finished eating. We didn't bother with a pudding as you can imagine.

We visited Te Falcpn Inn last week for a Sunday roast ... Very nice food no complaints there ... A couple of issues though firstly the portions and very small the roast beef is cut wafer thin ... Secondly the Roast Chicken is served WITHOUT a yorkshire pudding I was told if I wanted one then we wouldbe charged extra for this ... Such a shame as the food is delicious would just like a little more of it

This is a lovely place to visit. As others have said nice and helpful staff. The lunch time menu now offers a wide choice of specials which are very tasty and well cooked. We like the open plan kitchen. This has become a regular place for us to meet up with friends and never lets us down.

Meals always excellent, friendly place, staff always helpful polite and friendly, nice price. Only one problem, our five monthh old Grandaughter needed changing. Sadly there was No baby changing facilities. Which was a let down.

my son booked this place and a poor experience really, they have a baby which he told them on booking but we ended upstairs with pushchair etc(no baby changing facilities)my son changed Freddie in the back of his car.This is the only restaurant we have visited where when my wife complained that her meal was not cooked she got a second one that was supposedly freshly cooked(in 3 minutes)that was the same as the first and she was told by the kitchen staff via the waitress there was nothing wrong with the meal, they did exchange it for a different dish eventually.only good point about the visit was our waitress.

We stopped off at the Falcon Inn on a whim on the way back from the Lake District.

visited this week, en route to Whatton House and Gardens there, so stopped at the Falcon for a really good lunch, great variety to choose from; the service was prompt, nothing too much trouble to sort, allowing for tricky diets.Hilary the lady of the Falcon went the extra mile : no taxi cab was available to take me to the Gardens, too far to walk to. Hilary stepped in with her racy car, and not just took me there herself ( an adventure in itself) but returned to bring me back.

Fantastic night with my lady, my brother and his other half, my turn to entertain and I did it in style, thanks Hilary and staff

Hidden gem, friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you, lovely greeting and plenty of happy smiles. The room was fabulous, very clean with all that you need and more. Great breakfast included, I can highly recommend the eggs Benedict ( cooked to perfection) Easy access to the skylink East Midlands airport bus service as it’s right outside the door. I will be back.

An absolute gem, clean room, friendly staff with a lovely breakfast and bus stop to East Midlands airport a minutes walk away. Most definitely returning and highly recommend

On Bank Holiday Monday we were looking for something to do with the children, as we were driving though Long Whatton we decided to check out the Falcon, turns out it had a little bouncy castle for the children.

We stayed a night at the Falcon Inn, having found it online. Such good value, we had a lovely room in the refurbished old stable/courtyard. Very comfortable and cosy but the stand out was really the staff and hospitality of Hillary & Co. Great team. We also had some light food on arriving in the bar, which was excellent as was our breakfast before we left. Highly recommended.

Great food, I had the mixed grill and normally the steak in a mix grill can be pretty average, this was excellent and cooked the way I like. Good portion sizes and did not have to wait long for it either. The restaurant eating area is small so if wish to eat in there better to book, there was a number of children in on a Friday evening later on which I did not like, most we well behaved but not what you want when you pay good money for adult company. The service could been a little more professional but overall excellent meal and will return. I think next time better to eat in the bar area where they were no children.

This guest house was reccomended by an old school friend the rooms were very comfortable the food was great staff exceptional i must give a shout out to the owner who couldn't do enough for us please all take a visit

What a lovely pub, great choice of gins...... nice wine! Food was lush and the bouncy castle was fabulous, great meeting point for me and a friend with kids of varying ages (2-8)

we had family visit the falcon for lunch with various dietary requirements which was no problem as we had advised on booking. The gluten free battered fish n chips were delicious, lovely fish & light batter !! & the vegan options were great too, no one was disappointed except we had no room for puds !!! they even had non alcoholic cider

After a hard day I decided to take my lady for a nice relaxing meal and found this little Gem.

Hilary and Ralph have certainly got the magic touch. This lovely country pub is now even better. Great outside area and wonderful food, plus quick and friendly service. Well done, we`ll be back.

Came here with a group of friends for a meal whilest having a catch up and was not disappointed. Service was fantastic,as for the food,I had a mixed grill which was cooked to perfection and tasted exceptional, and my friends had 2 deli boards,which was also very nice and they enjoyed them-portions were great. Everyone seemed very friendly and outgoing,will certainly be coming back-the new owners have worked there magic,brilliant!

What a let-down. Sadly, another case of the tail wagging the dog. It is frustrating and irritating when I take the time to pop in to an establishment to confirm that the printed hours of food service are correct.

Table booked inside lovely country village pub on a Tuesday night.

We came to the Falcon for Sunday lunch without booking, with the hope of enjoying a lovely meal. However, when 4 of us were seated and ordered we were told that there would be no more nut roasts (veggie option) due to them running out. This was not made clear to us BEFORE we sat down, else we would have not waited for the table because 3 guests were vegetarian. When we asked the waitress what option these 3 could have, she said we could have a plate of vegetables, potatoes and cauliflower cheese!!! This service was so disappointing considering how amazing Sunday lunches were with the old owners. It is also not very re-assuring when all you can hear is microwave 'bings' in an open front kitchen!

Delightful atmosphere. Service second to non by charming young lady. Food absolutely delicious. My daughter and I agree it was the most devine meal we Have tasted in a long while. Have already recommended The Falcon to friends and family. Thank you. JM

What a wonderful find! Me and my husband have just started our holiday and we’re staying in a hotel locally. As we were wanting to pass some time we drove around and found this lovely pub! Friendly staff and a stunning beer garden to the rear. We were only planning on staying for a drink but ended up staying for food. I had the ham and chips and my husband had the inside out chicken. Gorgeous!!! If I had space I could have eaten it all over again! The prices are reasonable for the food and the quality is fantastic! We also had a bottle of wine to start the holiday off which went down a treat. Thanks for welcoming us out of towners to the falcon inn

Previously, the staff and chefs have gone out of their way to accommodate a vegan in our party.

What can I say, except that this is an exceptional pub/restaurant/b&b.; A one night stay and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are spacious and comfy with all the home comforts. Clean, and welcoming. The food was excellent, both the evening meals and the breakfast was to die for. The staff were brilliant, all very professional and friendly. I cannot thank them all enough for a fabulous stay. Will definately use you again when we are in the area.

Tucked away in a pretty little village with a good sized car park. The ambiance is old world charm, and very pretty. The ladies toilets are especially stylish.

Arrived at The Forge Guest Rooms for a night, we went to the local pub, The Falcon for a drink, staff were very friendly, we are going back tonight for some food, hope it is good grub.....

A lovely place to eat. Staff brilliant and food excellent. Such a lovely premises and calming. 100%.

This was a surprise birthday treat for my wife and myself.We were made to feel very much at home by the staff.I was even given free beer to boot!The food was great so were the staff, it was wonderful.So a return visit is on the cards.

We live in a village only about 10 minutes away from this lovely pub/ restaurant....we are so lucky to have it so near. Set in the pretty village of Long Whatton. We decided to give it a try again as we last visited about 6 years ago ....were were not disappointed. A lovely cosy warm restaurant...service was excellent & food delicious,Gammon for my husband & Steak & Ale pie for me ....loved it ....so we will not leave it so long next time & would highly recommend.

Clean, friendly, very welcoming. Staff very helpful and polite, all looked smart. Didn't wit too long for meals. Excellent food and not over expensive.

Took my mum here for Sunday Lunch last week. It was our first visit but definitely won't be the last. The meal was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The staff could not have been more attentive. The pub itself has a really welcoming feel to it. I would fully recommend a visit.

Arranged a buffet at lunchtime for 45 people following a funeral last week. The food was delicious comprising of both hot and cold and the staff were extremely caring, considerate and efficient. Many thanks

Well what can I say, this establishment is excellent, we were looking for a venue for my mother’s 80th Birthday, we were recommended The Falcon by a good friend who lives in the village and we were very impressed with all aspects of service received, prior to the the celebration on 2nd March, my partner and I visited this establishment 3 or 4 times, on each visit the food quality / service etc was unquestionable, I don’t know the names of all the staff but Karen , Kirsty & Chef Martin are very pleasant and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, this along with the great food really gives a person the desire to return and they constantly demonstrate this.

Yesterday we needed to get to an evening event in Nottingham at which there would be limited opportunities for a meal, and so we decided to stop off at The Falcon Inn on the way to snatch a "proper" bite to eat. They could not have been more helpful or friendly or more accommodating. The meal, in the restaurant, was served promptly and without fuss which enabled us to get on our way quickly. My husband had the Thai Curry which he proclaimed as the most delicious. I had a wonderful chicken and ham pie which was to die for, and we both started with a gorgeous Leek and Potato soup.

stayed at lots of places while on the road for work- this is one of the best. good staff, good rooms, good food. 100% 5 /5

Just returned home after visiting this lovely pub for lunch. The food was absolutely amazing, service was top notch and we were made to feel really welcome. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you to everyone for making our trip thoroughly enjoyable.

Stayed in one of the very nice rooms for a couple nights and then had dinner in the pub. Food is good and the breakfast also recommended. Very friendly staff . Too many dogs though! One the size of a horse

Typisches Pub-Essen, aber sehr lecker. Das Ambiente ist sehr gemütlich. Die Eigentümer arbeiten gerne dort und sind sehr freundlich. Ich bin gespannt auf den Sommer, der Biergarten ist schön hergerichtet

Always welcoming with great beers and food to suit all tastes and pockets. This time I just had a fish finger sarnie and a pint for lunch - magic!

Was not very impressed with are meal the steak and ale pie pastry was rock hard and only one piece of meat not worth 11.95 the restaurant need a good clean

It was a couple of weeks ago when we visited the Falcon. This was not our first visit, and to be fair, our previous visits had been quite enjoyable. This time, however, it was most disappointing. Three of the four of us had ordered pie as a main course. The meat, what little there was of it, was rather tough and the pastry base soggy. The chunky chips appeared to be other than hand cut from real potatoes and the veg was cold. Not good.

Arranged to meet a friend for some food nearby and dribbled across this pub.

Collecting family from airport so tried the Falcon. Two courses for £16.95. Sirloin of beef and plenty of vegetables plus lovely Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy high quality. Eton mess delicious. Top quality meal was enhanced by a magician stopping by tables to provide some close up magic tricks. Reasonably priced, pleasant service, good food made for lovely lunch

Having just landed at East Midlands we were feeling hungry and decided to find a pub serving food. We tried The Plough but were informed that food wasn't served on Sunday and were sent here. What a find! They were quite busy but found us a table. Three of us chose the pie with mash and veg and the fourth chose the roast beef. Everything was delicious and we decided to have a dessert of Eton Mess and the Apple crumble. Although there was a considerable wait between courses, it was worth it. Better still you can stay over for an early flight and leave your car for the duration of your holiday. Would recommend and will most likely return.

Went here as a stop off on holiday, loved the place so stopped over on the way home too.

My wife and I stayed on a Monday night while visiting our son in Kegworth.

Almost a year ago I reviewed this lovely pub about nappy changing and vaping in the bar.Guess what went back today and the same couple occupied part of the bar area again this time with a very young baby and toddler.Mum was vaping while holding baby.Dad then changed nappy in bar area with diners eating a few yards away.Environmental health should be involved.What bad manners and shocking parenting !!Management please act .

Firstly , the fact that the Falcon is open noon to 8pm for Sunday lunch is a real rarity and suits most people’s desired time to dine on a Sunday.

Really friendly team and food quality is good. The pub is exploring new events including hog roasts, BBQs, live music and has developed a really quirky but enjoyable beer garden.

My wife myself and two good friends booked in at the Falcon July 21st Saturday, The Food was brill as were the Staff and the ambience of the place, Zoey was great and nothing was to much trouble, drinks were good and all the staff were so polite, we will certainly visit again sooner than later.

We cannot fault this establishment the food, service, atmosphere and variety of drinks is outstanding. A very welcoming smile is guaranteed. Can’t recommend The Falcon highly enough.

Knew the pub from living in the village many years ago so was looking forward to this visit . I was really impressed with the changes and loved the quirky decor . Zoe was brilliant and made us feel very welcome . Loved the gin emporium and enjoyed my favourite rhubarb gin with ginger . Menu was varied with typical pub grub . We chose steak and chicken main courses which were well presented and delicious . Service was excellent . Good choice of deserts too . Will definitely return soon and recommend to friends .

We chose this hotel as it has good reviews and a short drive to Donington Park Circuit. As we entered the car park and then the reception we were pleased with our choice. It is a lovely country pub in an equally lovely location. We had dinner and breakfast, both were really good. If you are a Gin fan, then this is the place for you, as they have a very extensive choice of Gins. We have only one negative comment which is about the cleanliness, which I am sorry to say spoiled it a bit for us. Our room was nice with lovely rustic furniture, but it wasn't very clean, it was really dusty and the carpet didn't look like it had been vacuumed, dirty marks on the furniture and light switch, we spent the first 10 minutes sweeping cobwebs and spiders down (and there were lots). We did report it to the lady on reception who said she would mention it to the cleaner, which didn't help us. That said, going by previous feedback, it seems this is not normal for the hotel and we were just unlucky.

Visited with family including grandchildren. Very attractive pub.Warm reception on arrival. Excellent food at sensible money. So impressed we returned the following week with friends. The same good story to tell.Very impressed.

Stayed Saturday for meal and overnight - great experience good mix of a proper pub that does good food with a nice range of rooms in an adjacent court house out the back - loved the hake pictured - enjoyed the gins - restful night and a great breakfast in the morning - strongly recommend

Popped in for spot of lunch after week away. Food was delicious. Ellie couldn’t have been more helpful. Garden set out nicely. Dog friendly. I’m glad I have this pub back on my radar.

We had a lovely experience having dinner at this pub. The waitress was very jolly and friendly, recommending dishes to us. After a couple of good beers we sat down to delicious homemade pie and my wife had Hake, beautifully cooked.

We arrived without any booking but fortunately, a bar table was available. Reception and service were first class. We had a starter dish of garlic bread which was more than adequate, followed by steak pie for myself and fish pie for my wife. Both meals were very good, although if I am to be picky, mine was a little over salted. However, good veg and nice to see cabbage on the menu. Overall, a very pleasant experience, could have done with the music not being so loud but perhaps that is just an age factor! Happy to visit again.

Spent an enjoyable evening at the Falcon Inn. Meal choices really good and our meals which varied from Steak and Stilton Pie, to Fish Pie to Haloumi Caesar Salad were all excellent. Friendly, attentive service. Most enjoyable evening. Thanks to Ollie for making us very welcome.

We booked this inn fir an evening meal by chance, the food was excellent and good value, all the staff where helpful, we will go back

Normally when you dine with a party of 12 the service suffers but not during this our first visit here. The homemade food was lovely and the menu was ace especially the puddings !!! We will be back !

A delightful village inn with a light contemporary decor making for a pleasant dining or drinking venue. The restaurant area is small (22 covers) but it spacious an ether haven’t tried to cram in extra tables. The bar area also has tables and comfortable chairs throughout. The staff were welcoming and accommodated our food requirements (1gluten free) without any fuss. The chef prepared the food before our eyes: gluten-free battered fish and chips alongside sausage and mash with veg. Excellent taste and value on the two course menu (larger menu available). Will be back soon thanks.

I was recommended to the Falcon by family. Upon arrival while we waited for our table to be prepared we were at the bar awaiting to be served which took around 5 minutes and nobody came. When someone did arrive we were told to go to our table and someone would take our drinks order. 10 minutes later we were given menus then our drinks order was taken. These drinks took another 10 minutes. We eventually ordered our starters which were really nice (nachos). Then we ordered our main course. This did take a long time to reach us. We sat near the open kitchen we could see our dinner sitting there for a good ten minutes whilst the chef kept ringing his bell for someone to come and serve it. When i eventually received mine it was edible. The chips were not chips they were flat pieces of crunchy bits (dregs), the chicken and bacon was dry. It was pointless complaining as I was not going to wait another half hour. But they did supply entertainment by arguing amongst themselves!

I’d heard that the breakfast at The Falcon was very good so we decided to pop in one Saturday morning. We had the full English ( 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans and two slices of freshly cut toast) with tea and a cappuccino. I have to say that it was one of the most delicious breakfasts I’ve ever had cooked for me. We went again the following week as it was my birthday. It was a Thursday morning and there were six of us. It was a different chef cooking so we weren’t sure if it would be up to the same standard. We ordered 5 full English and 1 eggs Royal. Again, it was delicious. How the chef managed to cook 12 perfect poached eggs is beyond me.

My favourite place, never disappointed, the food here is always amazing I have never been and not enjoyed, i always opt for the platter and the crumble is great, excellent staff and very friendly.

Called simply for a drink but after seeing the wondergul menue with diverse taastes decidec to eat .to begin with staff excellant welcoming and friendly even though a wedding birthday seemed to be yaking place.made time for everyone god knows how they managed.

I visited the Falcon Inn with family on Mother's Day. This was my first visit, and I hope it will...

I was meeting a friend for coffee in Long Whatton and had suggested The Tearoom, at Manor Farm. On arrival I saw some other people I knew, who had found out it was no longer trading! The Falcon Inn was recommended and we made our way there. I was familiar with this Inn, as I had been many years ago.

Recommended by a friend and after taking stock of a few reviews, we were around the area and dropped in...

We visited 'The Falcon Inn' last weekend just for a few drinks... then food! I regularly meet one of my...

I visited on Saturday with Friends for the 1st time very friendly staff and good value food for what you...