The Five Bells in North Kesteven

Superb place amazing food and brilliant staff

We went as a table of 8 to celebrate mine and my fiancé's upcoming wedding. The food was absolutely delicious, with good sized portions and reasonably priced for the quality. The atmosphere was good, with the warm, rustic feel of the pub really adding to the ambience. The service was quick, despite how busy it was, with regular check backs and the head of front of house being especially impressive. He was incredibly personable, funny and caring. The food was fantastic but it was the service that made us feel as though we had to come back again

Very good food service and atmosphere. Would go again.

Came here for a nice dinner on a weekday evening and was not disappointed. Food was delicious and the staff were really welcoming! On another note I adored the pub interior, has a historic feel to it but was so cosy and the candles in the middle of the table just add such a personal touch. Absolute class!

more than any village could ask for

A very great birthday thanks so very much ⁷

Brilliant Lunch , Service , Wine and Beer , keep it up we need more like you Toby

Could not fault this place at all. Pre booking is a must.

Amazing food, would reccomended the lamb burger or curry! Desert also lovely!

Fantástica comida y un servicio maravilloso. Un ambiente encantador. Las cenas asadas fueron postres fantásticos y brillantes. Salimos en familia y eran muy acogedores. Parece muy popular y estaba ocupado. Eran muy eficientes y el servicio era increíble. La comida fue servida rápidamente y el personal fue muy atento. Recomendamos este encantador pub a cualquiera y sin duda volveremos.

Could not fault it, the service was brilliant, friendly and attentive and the food was lovely. We went on a Sunday evening and had roast dinners. All cooked beautifully. The desserts were amazing and presented very well. We will definitely return.

Great ambience Great service Previous visits had always been excellent and faultless The pie was delicious and great light pastry with quality filling However the mash was not mashed fully with hard potatoes in the mash The plates on arrival were lukewarm and we had to wait for the chips and gravy to arrive which meant everything except the pies had gone cold The gravy was very tasty but lukewarm The service was excellent but unfortunately due to the poor mash and lukewarm food we were disappointed

Cannot fault this pub. The food is second to none!

Wonderful first visit to the Five Bells - warm welcome, lovely old pub with great service and amazing food (lamb rump for me and venison pie for my friend). The staff were all lovely. Would recommend highly.

A very friendly pub. We have had lots of birthday meals here over the years. Today was no exception excellent food yet again We have never had a bad meal. The service was brilliant attention given to our younger dinners who really enjoyed it. Lots of love, laughter , family celebrating 🍾 our mothers 87th birthday . Thank you she loved it! Today 30th Nov 2023 we had my husbands 66th birthday do. Once again fantastic food and atmosphere. The Christmas decorations we're out of this world. The best i'v ever seen!

Cosy, quaint, beautifully decorated, friendly, superb food fairly priced, excellent service, go there and have a perfect experience. Essential to book as it is so popular.

Stunning place staff are fantastic. Food is incredible

Nice food, friendly service and a cosy atmosphere!

Went to the 5 Bells Bassingham for Sunday lunch for the first time. The Pub and restaurant is a very warm welcoming place, with quirky and interesting artifacts and items all around, this makes the whole place a very interesting experience. There is an old well within the pub itself too. The waiting staff are exellent, they are very friendly and smiley. When our Roast lunches arrived, we were very pleased with the appearance and portion size, and the vegetables were also cooked to perfection too, as well as the gorgeous roast meats (Lamb, Beef & Pork). My daughter asked for some extra gravy, our waitress came back very quickly with another jug of gravy, and a smile. Dessert was also wonderful. I cannot praise the 5 Bells too highly. The food was amazing, the staff were wonderful and friendly, the fabric of the whole building is clean, and interestiing. If you are anywhere near Bassingham, you will not find a better place to rest, and eat, and at a very competitive prices too. Well done to you all in the 5 Bells, thank you for a very memorable Sunday lunch.

My family and I went to the Five bells today for a Sunday roast. My hubby and parents hadn't been before so I was hoping they would all like it. Well, I'm pleased to say they absolutely loved it 😍😍😍😍😍. Everything about it was fabulous, such a lovely country pub . We were greeted nicely upon arrival . We all had a Sunday roast, it was absolutely wonderful. There was lots of food on our plate's and everything was cooked to perfection. The meats were so tasty. The desserts were so good too. Every one of the ladies who served us were delightful, such great service from each person. We will be coming back soon I'm sure. Well done to all at the Five bells 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩, you really have got it all right 👌👌👏👏🤩🤩. Many thanks from us 4 xx

Just been again today and equally as good. Also recommend the venison pie and chicken crumble. The mini sweets were also excellent, particularly the crumble. Had lunch there yesterday for the first time in quite a while. Super food, drink, service and atmosphere. Recommend the fish & chips and steak pie. Highly recommend and will visit again

Lugar encantador, dentro y fuera. El personal era increíble. Tan amigable. Obviamente son un buen equipo y disfrutan de trabajar allí. Gran opción en el menú. Me encanta que las zonas de estar son diferentes. Ya elegí una mesa para nuestra próxima visita. Realmente es el lugar perfecto para estar

Wonderful service and the food was fantastic, I can't recommend enough. Looking forward to my next visit!

A group of 4 of us came in for a Sunday dinner for the first time today, it was incredible. Fantastic service, amazing food, great atmosphere and well priced. Had a fab time will definitely be back.

Food as always was piping hot, tasty and nicely presented. Nice atmosphere with polite staff and good service.

To start..the pub absolutely beautiful it's a proper English pub .from old milk churns to horse and carriage lights old irons to Winston Churchill portraits.. service..out of this world so quick and so knowledgeable..the food is incredible I will say try the cheese burger..you won't be disappointed I guarantee..the atmosphere it's so welcoming the seating is perfect there's more cushions than Dunelm mills..I would say nostalgic and romantic ..it's a must...

The five bells is everything you want. The venue is classy, clean, cosy and a little quirky. The staff were skilled, friendly and accommodating. And the food was delicious... I had the sea bass followed by the crumble. My friend had the fish pie... we cleaned our plates. Worth every single penny. Can't wait to return. Highly recommend.

Lovely atmosphere, pub was set out lovely ,service was very good ,staff friendly, food came quite quick,food was tasty and warm,helpings where quite goid ,prices for food moderate ..

Love it here its cosy, the food is amazing and best of all I can take the dog and she loves it! Everyone gives her treats why wouldn't you! Recommend.

This pub is one of our favourites we try and visit everytime we are in the UK absolutely great service, food and atmosphere. The Christmas decorations are wonderful

Food and service excellent. Reasonable price. Lovely restaurant. Definitely worth a visit.

We visited today for the first time, wanting to try somewhere new and this was just perfect. The Christmas decor was enchanting and made the place feel so cozy, I hope they decorate for other events/holidays during the year as this brought so much joy. The car park was limited but there’s loads of on road parking. The staff were all friendly, welcoming and service was excellent. We ordered a roast and the portion was excellent, lots of meat and plentiful. The puddings sounded great but we have tons of chocolate at home because of Christmas so we opted out of these. The atmosphere was delightful and we truly had an excellent visit. I hope to return again for a similar, lovely experience.

Lovely christmas meal, staff were very friendly and helpful, will definately be going back again. The establishment was decorated like a santas groto which really got you in the christmas spirit.

Sadly this was a disappointed experience, and things have definitely deteriorated in this establishment over the last couple of years. We had specifically booked to have the Christmas menu on 23rd Dec, and had discussed this request with the staff member when the booking was made. When we arrived on 23rd we were informed the Christmas menu was no longer available, and had it in fact ceased the day before. Why were we not told about this previously? We consequently had to order off of the standard menu, however, the quality of the food was somewhat disappointing, and average at best. They were clearly under staffed in the bar as well. We sat with empty glasses for most of the time we were there, and nobody seemed interested in asking if we would like another drink. Overall, it was a pretty disappointing experience. We have been going to the Five Bells for a pre Christmas lunch for many many years, but sadly we will now being finding an alternative location.

A lovely meal out with friends for Xmas. Turkey dinner and cheesecake for dessert very nice! Fantastically decorated for the season seems to have more every year! A bit like Santa's grotto has you walk in. Very busy, and some staff seemed a little stressed but can't complain about anything.

Traditional cosy pub serving great food with friendly staff

Hands down this absolute gem of a pub is one of our favourite places to go for really good food, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic service in Lincolnshire. Every customer is made to feel welcome on arrival, the menu is varied and can meet the needs of meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The staff are friendly and communicative and great at their jobs. There's a really good selection of drinks available and even when the pubs really busy (always worth booking a table ahead of time because it's such a popular place), the atmosphere is cosy without feeling packed or too noisy. We only wish the owners had more places like this dotted around the county!

Lovely quirky pub, friendly staff and nice food.

This is our third time visiting the 5 Bells and we should have written a review on the first visit. If you want excellent service, fantastic food and amazing ambience, to be greeted by Mark the manager who will remember you from your first visit, remember your name/drink/food, who would not want to be greeted by this service So to everybody out there who wants to go to an amazing pub/restaurant then this is the place to be. Cannot rate highly enough

We've been there 3 times now, and I've had a different meal each time, they've all been excellent, and I'm not easily pleased! We're going again next Friday with guests.

Christmas is truly magical here. Totally worth it!

We went to this place for a significant birthday,for my mother in law,there were 12 of us in all with 2 children included,they were brilliant with us even though the place was completely booked and really busy,although they did try and give me a half of lemonade instead of an Archers and lemonade (twice)but it was so busy they couldn’t hear properly,it was sorted out very quickly though & was quite funny!!! The place was very well decorated for Christmas,it looked very festive and I especially liked the birds singing in the ladies rest room (not sure about the mens) The food was delicious,well presented and despite the fact it was busy we didn’t have to wait long. The staff were brilliant as well and very much entered into the general high spirits of the children big and small,old and young. I had the turkey which I can definitely recommend along with the wonderful cauliflower cheese. So basically lovely food,excellent service, friendly,relaxing and festive atmosphere. Thank you very much to all the staff,but also a thank you to Sarah for looking after us so well.

We came to The Five Bells following a friend recommendation whilst staying in Lincolnshire to visit friends. We came with four adults and one child and our experience exceeded a 5* rating! The restaurant itself was beautiful, incredible Christmas decorations filled the restaurant from the entrance all the way through! Even the bathrooms were beautiful with a bird/nature theme and even bird noises. It was very relaxing to say the least! The food was delicious! It’s a shame we only had mains as I reckon the starters and deserts would’ve been fab. Excellent menu with something for everyone and the children’s menu was also fab. The service was brilliant. Very prompt and speedy but not taking away from the quality of the food. The staff were amazing. Very chatty and funny and in general we felt very welcomed. Please come here if you get the chance. You will not be disappointed!

Food was cooked very well but just feels like there could be a better menu. I looked at it and nothing really appealed to me. Service was slow and it wasn’t very busy

Very busy when we arrived but we were seated quickly and served a delicious meal. Will definitely come again, great pub grub.

I had the unfortunate event of a tire blowing down the road not far from this pub, in a panic I pulled over, while deciding what to do I remembered what my granddad told me: If you break down, break down in front of a pub, you'll be warm, they'll always know people in the area that can help and you can have a pint while you wait. The Managers/Owners of the pub were so helpful, additionally, so were the locals. if you're looking for somewhere to eat or looking to go somewhere different for a drink then do stop by this place as its a hidden gem. Big thank you to everyone from this pub that helped me.

Booked in advance as recommended Well worth it, not long to wait for food Very impressive service & food. In & out within the hour

Food was very poor we go out most Sundays this was the worst it's like a buffet/ carvery no presentation poor quality disappointed puddings went back and removed from the bill

We had a lovely Sunday lunch ...great food served piping hot ! Highly recommend 5 Bells lovley pub great atmosphere friendly staff

In my opinion, this is the best pub for food in/around Lincoln. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The attention to detail with the service is spot on. There's a good menu selection, the food is delicious and the interior decor cosy. Whether it's a special occasion or regular night out, this place hits the mark.

Great meal out with my husband and grandson Oliver

What a lovely pub! The atmosphere is lovely, pub is bigger than it looks from the outside but has a welcoming and cosy atmosphere. The staff were friendly and the banter from the bar manager great fun. Our dog got five star treatment as well and, to us, that's always a sign of a great place. Food and service excellent.

We had a party of 19 guests, we pre-ordered the mains and desserts. There were 3 young guests and 16 adults, we were booked in for 6.00pm and the food was due at 6.15pm. The food arrived piping hot and on time for every guest and it was delicious. The desserts were equally tasty .Mark and all his team went out of their way to ensure we had a truly great evening. Many thanks to them all, we will return...

Such a lovely quaint pub with a real cosy feel. The food was excellent and the portions were a good size. I also had a beautiful glass of Malbec to accompany my roast lamb. Dessert was a tasty apple and berry crumble with custard.

I've been going to Five bells for years and food has been always amazing but this time was a let down which is a shame because it is a fantastic place to go to, very cosy and wonderful staff

Lovely, warm, welcoming and atmospheric village pub. Immensely popular with locals so booking for dinner is recommended. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food is first rate.

Just been today for a birthday meal with 7 of my family. We all have very varied meal requirements and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. They were very amenable, service was great, food was fantastic. Very much recommend

Wonderful pub ! Looks so nice outside and inside ! The staff are very friendly and welcoming . The food we had was really delicious . Don’t miss this pub if you are in this area - you will not regret ! Thank you very much for our enjoyable evening !

Lovely lunchtime menu. Thank you very much

The 5 Bells is a delightful place to visit. My partner & I booked a table for the evening and upon arrival were greeted with a smile and immediately made to feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were super friendly, very polite & clearly wanted us to enjoy our dining experience. The food was spot on, generous portions & served in no time. The wine was equally as lovely and the pub itself is so quaint & cosy. We really enjoyed it and will definitely go back. I feel I have to mention the ladies loo’s as they deserve a special recognition. It’s not something I’d normally mention in a review but wow! Just wow! Someone’s gone to a lot of trouble and I have to say it’s very much appreciated, ladies if you visit the 5 bells a visit to the loo is a must and you will see what I mean,wish I’d taken pictures now,maybe next time! ❤️

Fab place. Warm and cosy feel. Staff fab. Food brilliant. Loved it!

Lovely comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Prompt friendly service. Delicious main and desert enjoyed. Very clean throughout.

5☆ In every Category and well deserved. Staff were Polite and attentive, Service super quick and the Sunday Roast was amazing, atmosphere was also Brilliant. Already booked to return next week. A Real Gem

We went for Sunday lunch at about 4 pm The pub was quite busy we had booked so not a problem. The five bells is a quirky pub unusual decor quite dark but lit with candels' nice atmosphere. There is a good menu. Portion size was a little smaller than we have had before. 3 of us had the Sunday lunch, and we picked from the menu for starters and sweet. I was disappointed in my meal of roast pork. The meat was very good and plenty of it. Unfortunately, there was 1 roast potato, which I could not eat as it was hard. 2 small parsnips hard inedible a yorkshire pudding that was very soggy and hard on the outside a tablespoon of mashed potato and then a small serving of greens and carrot There was a small gratin dish of cauliflower cheese between 4. It was strange that some people had broccoli and some didn't. The plates were not set like other restaurants I had been they had an unskilled look. As we were leaving, I noted other diners plates had a better setting potstoes and veg. I think we had an off day as our friends had been before, and it was better. There is a good menu I would try again, but the cost for 4 of us was over £160 no alcohol 4 soft drinks.

Visited for late lunch on a Wednesday. Friendly team, good menu and food. Busy. 2nd visit and will def be back again

Fantastic meal, had 3 courses not one was disappointing. Good atmosphere, staff attentive. Mark the Manager was not only attentive, gave advise about choices, but had some good banter...loved our night out as a couple. We will definately be back. Thank you Five Bells x

Great place to eat and drink. Food is very good.

Good tasty food, great service and conversation with the friendly staff.

Had Sunday lunch today I had the lamb and plenty of it which was delicious and very tender, my partner had sweet and sour chicken Staff were excellent,the place was very busy but ran like clockwork didn't have to wait long for your food definitely pay another visit !!!! Highly recommend 👌

Enjoyed a delicious, relaxed dinner in the Five Bells...highly recommended.

Great service, excellent Sunday lunch. Could not fault a thing. Highly recommend.

Walked in and the decor was perfect, so welcoming and interesting to look at, perfect for everyone! The food was as good as can be, starters, mains and deserts were 10/10. The manager mark and rest of the wait staff couldn’t have been nicer and made us feel at home. Perfect place for a romantic meal or to come with the family. Will be coming back as soon as possible!

Best place I’ve been! We went for a date and it was amazing. Someone cancelled so they got us in earlier than we booked, but would highly recommend booking! Because it is so good I doubt there are going to be many days that they are not at full capacity! The vibe is stunning, very cottage core, old cottage, witchy vibe (just my thing!). Mark the manager served us and was absolutely lovely, all the staff are so kind and make the meal even more wonderful. The outside area is a beauty! We have already planned our next two visits and what we are going to order as the whole menu looks amazing! Everything is cooked in house, ensuring everything that it is all fresh and full of flavour! Highly recommend the duck cakes starter and spring rolls, best starters ever had!

Love this pub. The staff are so friendly & happy. Good banter too. Food was brilliant, well priced & a good portion

This pub is lovely decorated inside but unfortunately the food is not up to this google rating. Ordered Leg of lamb and got tiny tiny mini slices of lamb for £16 Per meal Additionally it wasn’t that great neither. Same day a friend of mine went and sadly said out of 5 meals only 2 was okay.

It’s really important to book a table to avoid disappointment. The staff are friendly & made our dogs very welcome too, water & a treat! It was lovely, cool inside & welcoming on a very hot sunny day. The food is amazing 🤩 we enjoyed the Turkey Sunday roast, my friend had an Eton mess dessert (sundae) & I enjoyed the Bakewell pudding with cherry swirl ice cream, delicious 😋. Also love the traditional charm of the historic building. We highly recommend a visit….

What a find! We travelled up to Lincoln from Berkshire and stumbled across this place. It’s very cosy and comfortable. We hadn’t booked but the staff were lovely and fitted us in as they had had a cancellation. The food was absolutely excellent. I had fish pie and my husband had the steak and ale pie. It was delicious. Oh and they serve a decent pint too. Excellent value for money . Highly recommended!

Absolutely delightful pub. Comfortable, clean, welcoming and interesting. Everything a country pub should be. Booked a table, with dog, for Sunday lunch. Welcomed by lovely efficient staff and had table service throughout our lunch. The food, roasts, was excellent, well presented and very tasty. My wife and I both thought this to be one of the best pubs we have been in for years and look forward to returning.

Our first time but definitely will not be our last, fantastic food, great service and a lovely atmosphere , in all a lovely village pub

What a wonderful traditional pub, a hidden gem within Lincolnshire. It’s family friendly and the staff are lovely, the food’s delicious too! We’re definitely be visiting again soon in the near future. Highly recommended

Received a warm welcome in a cosy environment with a great menu range. Main courses were served fresh and piping hot, and although the restaurant was busy, service was incredible. Desserts were a hit, and I highly recommend the experience (and the coffee)!!

Excellent food and drink and friendly staff, best to book a table for Sunday lunch as gets very busy

Excellent each and every time thanks 😊 🙏

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast lunch today Staff were excellent and friendly Food generous and very tasty Nice atmosphere

Went here to celebrate moving to the area - had hoped this would be the new local! We ordered several Sunday roasts, a burger, and a chicken dish (we never received this so sadly can't remember what it was supposed to be). Waited well over an hour for our food to arrive. When it did, we were disappointed: some meals were cold and inedible, some had missing items, one order was completely wrong. No apology from the waitress, just an irritated sigh. We had a better response from the manager, although there seemed to be more excuses than apologies. We were later offered a bottle of wine as compensation, and the incorrect meal was taken off the bill. We accepted this out of awkwardness, but in retrospect this didn't cover the inconvenience or the other disappointing/inedible meals. Hugely disappointed: we chose this place based on reviews but had a very negative experience - gutted we didn't see the side everyone else seems to be seeing!

It’s a few years since I’ve been at the Five Bells and I wish I’d come back sooner! Food was amazing and the service was great and also made me smile. Great to see a nice buzz around the place and proper home made food. Well done to the whole team at Five Bells! It’s rare to find places like this these days!

Very nice food and atmosphere. The staff are really polite and make you feel comfortable, definitely recommend and come again

There aren't many pubs I'd score 10/10, but this is one of them !. So atmospheric, comprehensive menu at a reasonable price. Wonderfully friendly service, and a great selection of real ales. My partner and I sat outside eating some of the best fish and chips EVER. 👍

Superb food and atmosphere. Very welcoming. This place never fails to put a smile on our face. Quirky decoration and friendly staff and consistently good food. What more do you need?

I chose this pub as I had heard good reviews and I was looking for somewhere different and I was not disappointed. On entering the rear car park I noticed there were no parking places and the outside of the pub was decorated with colourful flowers and other seating areas.Upon entering, the pub was obviously busy, unusual for a Wednesday afternoon and following registering our arrival, we were shown to our table.The atmosphere is good, the interior decor reflects by gone days of brass, copper and wooden tables and chairs. Our waiter and bar staff were very friendly and our food was served hot and had good portions.I would definately recommend this pub and we will definately be revisiting.

Food was great , large portions, service good. Bit dark in there for a sunny June day. Had a roast lunch but only one roast potato on my plate! Wots that all about, it was a Sunday lunch.

Fantastic food & staff, will be going back again

Brilliant service, lovely welcome. Food was 5 star.

Very friendly pub with great selection of drinks & excellent food. Staff welcoming & attentive. Lovely meal. Highly recommended.

A re discovery of an old friend. I have been going to the five bells for almost 3 decades, but lost touch with the pub as time moved on. Just rediscovered it, and it was lovely. Like meeting an old friend and nothing had really changed. So wonderful to find a true pub and restaurant again. Food is fantastic, service excellent. I look forward to many more visits to a place I knew so well Thank you.

Two couples meet at regular intervals for a chat, and of course to put the world right. We have been visiting this pub for many years, and it is always a delight to return. Our welcome was warm and rude as Mark was in the entrance way, but we have all got the measure of that old man, and Paige keeps him in control anyway !! I read that some customers have found the food varies, but our visiting is always on a Saturday lunch, and we have had no issues. A delightful pub to visit, and we continue to love the decor and overall atmosphere.

Excellent food, friendly and helpful service definitely recommend the five bells 👍

Good that Sunday Lunch is on the menu all on Sunday.

We love this pub. Very traditional and cosy. Plenty of dining space and the food and service is always exceptional. Very friendly and comfortable place to visit for a drink on a hot day outside or a warm drink inside along with a fire.

Second visit. Superb food! Great service...even if the owner doesn't like mushy peas!!! The banter was brilliant! Don't ever change. Had scotch egg as starter, chicken and chorizo linguini main and triple dessert .....im stiffed. Maybe do mushy pea fritters...🤔