The Gregory in South Kesteven - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We stopped by here last night for a bite to eat with my partner. The decor and overall feel of the pub was great. The lad who I am assuming was front of house was lovely and welcoming, she sat us to our table. We got a round of drinks quickly and our order taken in our own time. We had the halloumi fries for starters to share what was plenty fod the both of us and were lovely, the sweet chilli sauce was also very good. For the mains we both has the gammon, a boring choice I know but it was a large piece with plenty of portion size for the new potatoes and peas as well as an egg and pineapple. Overall it was a solid 8/10 meal. Would definitely recommend to others.

Unfortunately not as good as the last visit. The garlic mushrooms weren't no where near as good. The ones I had before were cooked button mushrooms but this visit they were big ones sliced but not cooked plus the bread was soft not toasted much like before. The mains was okay as that was just pasta. For me to carry on having food here then the food needs to match what it was like before.

This is a second time we have stayed at this pub, first time was more efficient but it was a friendly place, room was nice and comfortable, breakfast was very nice couldn't thought it does need some painting up in some of the areas.

Called for early dinner ,very nice and dessert reasonable prices good service

Had a meal here on 3 occasions, always good, no complaints with really happy staff. A shame it's so far from home, I would be there far more often.

Every time we go for a table, they tell us they are too busy, even though there is nobody in there?! We are nice clean people, but my wife is in a wheelchair (stroke), I guess thats why they turn us away every time.

Had Saturday lunch on 6th July and the food was tasty and plenty full. The barmaid serving was so polite, the place was so busy and she did an amazing job of organising drinks, taking orders, serving food and still giving outstanding service 😊

Took her indoors for Sunday lunch: varied menu, lovely food, & good value. Staff were friendly & good humoured making for a nice atmosphere, we’ll be going back 👍🏼

Called on the go after a walk. Giving about 30 minutes notice for a party of 11. Excellent service and food. Will definitely return when walking in the area.

Really friendly staff. Nice rooms.

Went for dinner on a Wednesday evening. Lovely choices on the menu so difficult to decide. The food was delicious as was the dessert. The staff were friendly and polite. Reasonably priced too. Would highly recommend.

Good good, beer good, price reasonable.Staff very pleasant, friendly & helpful. Lunch only - did not stay overnight.

Only serve reservations even when empty maybe there making money in other ways rude man

I booked to stay at the Gregory Hotel and had a disappointing experience. They did not adhere to their cancellation policy and took funds from my account 4 days before I was due to stay (the booking was cancelled 4 days beforehand). I am currently in contact with Trading Standards as no refund has been given.

Perfect spot for lunch as it is far enough out of town to be easy to get to and to park. Service was first class, food fabulous and a great range of alcohol free drinks! Would recommend

The Gregory never disappoints. The staff and service are excellent, the food is scrumptious, and it's quiet and relaxing. Highly recommend. Faculty at Harlaxton always take time to visit The Gregory. We love this place!

Lovely setting.if u are like me n just fancy a pint after work it's not one of those places for working beings.food smells yummy.hope they do well.

Very nice place in a convenient location. Choice of food and drinks is decent and the quality of food is very good 👍. Thanks to the staff, the atmosphere is very friendly. Highly recommend for hungry and thirsty families.

The Greg was always our go to place for a meal out, sadly its lost it sparkle since it was taken over. Food average and front of house needs a professional touch. To be told at that if we wanted pudding to order straight away as the chef was leaving in 10 minutes, this was at 8 .20pm not what we expected from the Greg. Don't bother as we won't in the future.

A very good meal with an excellent host.

I love the Gregory is an amazing pub! Stuart is the best, if you get the chance to meet him become best friends with him. We come to the gregory just for him out of any pub!

Popped in for light lunch. Sat outside and enjoyed drinks and food in the sunshine. Service was very friendly and efficient. Food tasty and good value with lots of choice. Well worth a visit.

Really great food served by lovely staff. Best Sunday lunch ever!

Great food, great staff and great atmosphere my burger and chips was absolutely amazing I could recommend it anymore and I will be coming back in the future

Excellent food , great atmosphere,, would have been a 5star but the male waiter was rude and rolled his eyes when I asked for mint sauce so that’s why I have given the overall experience a 4 star but I would highly recommend The Gregory to all my friends .

Another great quiz night at the Greg! Amazing food, staff excellent and very friendly, see you all soon!

Unreal place! The food was incredible and such a lovely atmosphere, staff were very welcoming and lovely to chat to. Use to come here years ago, but the improvements now are amazing, will definitely be returning, we had a lovely time xxx

Terrible!! The worst Sunday roast ever, raw and cold vegetables, fatty meat, the issues went on. Staff uninterested and the entire place is in desperate need of new furniture, carpets and a clean! Left without eating and will not be returning. Such a shame as it used to be good.

Such a disappointing experience. We were so looking forward to eating for the first time since its takeover. There was no welcome or ambience in the place. The carpet is grubby and the staff not particularly well dressed. I ordered the belly pork and could not believe how it came. It was not cooked properly. The layers of white solid fat had not been rendered down with slow long cooking. My knife would not cut it!! It was inedible. I complained to the waiter who assured me that the chef was qualified. I doubted that. The desserts were fine. I was given a free dessert!! I will not be returning in the near future which is such a pity as it is our closest walk to pub and restaurant. This could be such a lovely place to meet, drink and eat. The staff need training in customer service and the chef needs to cook food well. They all need to have a passion for people, service with great food and drink. It is not rocket science to get it right. The people in Harlaxton want this venue to succeed.

Amazing Folks. Wait on you Hand & Foot. Great Full Breakfast. Room very cozy.

Stop in on the off chance as we were passing. Very friendly staff, gorgeous sandwiches and great value.

Our first visit tonight. Food was amazing new chef I understand. The manager was warm welcoming, the staff where up beat, helpful, kind, a credit to the gregory, Stacey the manager was warm and welcoming we felt like we had always been there, the bar was well stocked, alot of different beers and real ales, the place and the staff gave you a virtual hug upon entering. Gregory we look forward to seeing you again soon. Well done Stacey, Nick and staff. We will see you soon. X

Had Sunday lunch at this gem. The service was great all staff were friendly. I had a traditional roast it was lovely with lots of meat, the gravy was perfect. My partner had a vegetarian roast this would be my only slight criticism more selection for vegetarians would have been nice. The homemade apple crumble was delicious. Will definitely visit again.

Used to be such a lovely pub that I visited regularly, the same cannot be said now, overpriced food and drinks, disinterested staff, overall a very poor experience, I certainly will not bother to drive out of town for what is on offer

Sunday dinner was amazing the stuffing was the best I’ve ever tasted definitely come back again staff were so helpful nothing was too much trouble

Staff are rude, was ignored at the bar for a good 5 minutes before getting seen as staff thought it was funny to try dog biscuits instead of serving. Staff are more interested in running around playing games and laughing with each other and not keeping the place clean and tidy, the bar was covered in glasses and staff had no interest in cleaning just wanted to laugh and play around. Used to be a lovely pub I always used to come up for a drink and food and after today I won’t be returning!

Stayed overnight and had dinner in the restaurant. Booked the Gregory room which was spacious and had a lovely large comfortable bed. All amenities to hand in the room. The food was really good as well. The biggest compliment to pay was for all the staff on duty, all were so friendly and welcoming. From the check in, in the restaurant and the chef who looked after us this morning and cooked us a fabulous breakfast to the lovely lady who saw us out this morning. Would recommend.

A new team and a great place to

We only stopped for a coffee ☕️ but have to say it was excellent 👌 and we received wonderful service 😀

Great place for a quick and very tasty lunch.

We stayed over in the violet room for the night. Room was perfect, very nice and cosy! Amazing bath! Staff were very nice and friendly, food was amazing and couldn't fault anything. Would definitely recommend a stay over here or even just for food and drinks!

Concering that customers are being told they have been reinspected after receiving a very low score of 2 and are now a 4 where they clearly are not! Inspections do not take place so soon after the EHO inspection last month, they happen on a schedule unless they request an early paid inspection if they believe the work and improvements have been made, then they would get a revised score. I do not see any evidence of that. I will not be dining there until proof of 4 or more is achieved. Please do not bring our lovely pub and eating place down. But more so, don't lie to people. You may own it (lease it) but we, the customers, villagers, public, have a right to have an honest and trustworthy establishment in Harlaxton as we have done for many years under the previous owner. We want it to work! p.s. looking at the other reviews, its not just food safety and honesty that's a concern!!

came to the gregory with high expectations but unfortunately didn't deliver, just another pub I'm afraid staff member had to be called for a nobody was present . along with us a few other customers. staff seemed more interested in each other than customers. generally placed dated and old and tired menus very average only brill thing is the place is super warm great warm hub for locals. with right staff and up date could be great but needs lots of work on all fronts

Nice food, and home made which was lovely. Especially for the price! The blonde lady behind the bar was very pleasant, and professional. However we were served by an older man whom we both found quite rude. I had ordered a burger as the bar menu was not given to us and hence with it being lunch and me being on a diet I ate the burger not the bun and a few chips. The man came to clear the table and saw I left a lot of my food, so he said oh and looked at my plate. I advised I was on a diet to which he replied: ‘She’s on a diet so she orders a burger’. I found this rude and didn’t know what to say, it was a treat for me and he made me feel stupid for having left some food. I would suggest being careful what you say to people in future as you never know peoples reasons for doing certain things. Additionally the bathrooms smelt very bad, needed decorating and cleaning properly.

We had a lovely evening on Tuesday. Service was great without getting in the way. Food was good. Looking forward to another visit soon. I would recommend this establishment.

Friendly staff, great service, great food. Love coming here.

To be generous distinctly under average, from the missing starter, the wait for the mains which was only just warm, to the warning from the waiter to avoid the cheesecake 'as it was minging' an ask for a wine glass that wasn't delivered without a reminder after ages to then find the place shut down about 9 with almost all the staff sat in a corner. Not a place we will be revisiting particularly given when we shared our views when paying the bill to find the response from the waitress was to laugh

Amazing steak night lovely atmosphere and staff very welcoming. Lovely job Stuart and Stacy looking forward to going back.

Lovely place with a dog friendly atmosphere!

Enjoyed a lovey Sunday roast today for a special birthday. The food was beautiful and plenty on the plate. Although pleased I didn’t fill up on a starter, the ones that came out looked delicious. Would recommend and plan on attending the steak night soon.

Do NOT go here for food! It was our first time visit since new management took over....what a joke. We were charged nearly £60 for two meals, two desserts and two drinks. At least the drinks were ok! My partner couldn't even his finish his rock solid chocolate brownie because it was so vile. Worst place we've eaten at in a very long time, definitely won't be going back or recommending to anyone.

Do NOT go here for food! It was our first time visit since new management took over....what a joke. We were charged nearly £60 for two meals, two desserts and two drinks. At least the drinks were ok! My partner couldn't even his finish his rock solid chocolate brownie because it was so vile. Worst place we've eaten at in a very long time, definitely won't be going back or recommending to anyone.

Omg this is a hidden gem the food is amazing the staff are really friendly and helpful and well presented and the quality is amazing

Been a regular customer over the years and tried out the food for the first time under the new owners a couple of weeks back. I don't want to be too harsh as I really want this pub to succeed as I know all the locals do as well but it really needs to improve to stay open I fear. There are points that need to be addressed before I even talk about the meal. The website is out of date , shows old menus and has a online booking link that doesn't work, which is fine if they serve the food on those menus (which they don't) and if pub picks it's phone for bookings but it took me 5 attempts over 3 days to get through. When I arrived I noticed it wasn't worth my time to go through the pain of booking as the place was pretty empty. Plus point - the waitress that greeted and served us was very friendly and helpful. We were given a lunch time menu - although it was well past 6 pm so the choice was limited. Had the fish and chips and the fish was ok , the chips however were the frozen French fry type not the homemade -hand cut ones the pub used to serve. So disappointed there. The starters were basic , prawn cocktail that any one could make really , it was alright nothing to write home about. It should really be better than alright for the premium price you charge. (note to owners take a look at old review pictures to see the quality of food the pub used to serve and be honest with yourselves does yours match up?) A pint of lager in the pub costs nearly £7 which is very steep for the local area and probably why the bar area was empty. So I'm hoping for some big improvements before I go again. The cynical side of me worries if there is an ulterior motive for the decline of quality of the pub from the new owners. Id be interested to hear comments from the management on their plans as the pub I notice is clocking up quite a few negative reviews and anyone I speak to in the village is disappointed and a few social groups have stopped going there for after group activity as the drinks are so expensive.

Booked for a meal for 6 of us. 3 of us had starters 2 of which were soup which was tasty but luke warm. There was only one vegetarian option on the menu which was mushroom risotto which I can't stand. When I asked the waitress if I could have something else she came back from the kitchen saying the chef could put peas in the risotto because there was nothing else. I opted for a starter instead with chips and salad. When that came the chips were cold. Another person in our group had chicken in mushroom sauce. When it arrived it looked like a lump of grey clay on the plate. 2 people ordered pies which they said we're like pies bought in a supermarket. All the meals were barely warm. I really feel the Gregory needs to up its game. More vegetarian choices are needed and service needs to be quicker and more organised to make sure food is delivered to the table while it's hot. Also there was a long gap after 4 meals were brought to the table before the last 2 arrived so the first ones had finished eating. Needless to say we will not be eating there again and would not recommend anyone else to.

Very disappointed as loved the Gregory and have been there numerous times with the old owners. Menu and food not a patch on what the old owners did although in the higher bracket price range. Not for us now such a shame.

Visited on 18.1.24 for my birthday and my friends didn’t want to make a fuss but on reflection I feel I need to complain. The ladies that served us were friendly and accommodating to our requests. However… My friends say they arrived and were left standing at the bar without acknowledgment in a fairly empty pub to then be told everyone had come at once. The main menu wasn’t available so there was extremely limited choice as we were given a lunch menu, particularly for me as a vegetarian. When the food arrived, I immediately noticed a hair in my salad which I discretely removed. I had to order a starter as my main. My chips and Brie wedges were cold. My friend had chicken and had to ask for more sauce as there was hardly any and her cauliflower was stone cold. We ordered sticky toffee puddings for dessert which were lacklustre and clearly microwaved and one of us had toffee sauce but the others didn’t. It was a real shame as we don’t meet up often and it really marred the evening. I emailed The Gregory but had no response. A lot of work needed to improve.

We were turned away from an empty pub . Drove past a bit later and only a few cars in car park . Would have been regulars . Won’t be going back now . Felt freezing anyway …

Getting better again, great to see

Just had Sunday lunch, all three courses very nice. Good friendly service. Only slight criticism was the main course could have been a bit hotter, also the dining room could also have been warmer. Note: on a Sunday lunch, they only serve a traditional Sunday lunch and no other menu choices.

Under new management. Staff are very friendly and the pub's ambience is much improved. Sat by the open fire and enjoyed a drink with old friends. We didn't have a meal there, but by the looks of some of the plates we saw going through to the restaurant, good portions and very appetising.

We've been coming here for years, but this is our 1st visit with the new owners. Mixed thoughts. Firstly the staff are friendly and trying hard, but definitely a few bits need fixing. When we arrived, we were told straight away they had no steaks left......on a Saturday night, not a great start. I ordered scallops with black pudding and pea puree....tasty, but scallops were very overcooked and need so much more pea puree. I had hake main course. It was fine but overcooked again and came with sweet potato rosti but was basically grated sweet potato. My husband had sticky toffee pudding, but was informed they had run out of ice cream.....seriously.....so had it with custard.....but only a tiny spoonful! Food was fine.....will we comeback...maybe....but give it a few months....

Having driven round half of Grantham to find a pub for lunch and found no lunch because all were closed we tried the Gregory Arms who were open but unfortunately closed the kitchen just before we arrived. We decided to get a drink to make a plan and the lovely bar tender said they could accommodate us for lunch. Honestly so great full for the brilliant service and the food was lovely. Was stuffed by the end! reasonable price and such good quality. Has a lovely day with a really friendly atmosphere and such amazing service. We look forward to coming again

Great staff and the service was excellent. Didn't eat on this occasion, We will be back to try the food.

Friendly staff and great drink selection

Menu nothing like website, we were going to leave but thought we’d give it a go! Worst lunch/meal I’d ever had dining out

My friend said “Be kind it’s Christmas”, but if I am not honest in my feedback, then you can’t put right what is wrong. It is intended as constructive criticism and I hope you take it that way. Appreciate difficulties with previous owners and website, but it seems to me that you have opened before you are ready. In the past I booked Christmas functions at The Gregory for our HQ for approx 40 people and we returned twice more it was so good. Proper menus would help, instead of just printed out on copier paper. Try brightening up the tables and the place settings. Try some nice white napkins even if they are paper, better than the dark blue, the tables looked drab, it is supposed to be Christmas. Could have had the fire lit to give a bit of ambience to the place as well as a bit more warmth. Lunchtime menu was poor, only 3 out of four starters available. Friend had prawns which were good, soup pretty tasteless and sweet bread roll with soup a definite no, try a crusty roll, butter was too cold to spread. Both had chicken with mushroom sauce for mains, chicken was tough and not particularly good. My mushroom sauce came in a jug and it was cold, as was the broccoli. Chips were excellent, that was the only good bit of the meal. Both the soup bowl and main course plates were cold, so food did not remain hot, and cold/lukewarm food is a real pet hate of mine. We were not asked if we wanted dessert or coffee, so poor table service, and a missed opportunity. Would not return as overall a disappointing, mediocre meal.

Newly reopened, stated everywhere food was available wed-sat but when we arrived we were turned away as kitchen not yet ready! Shame as looked a nice place

Newly reopened, warm and friendly welcome for us and our puppy, heading the right way to retain its great reputation

The staff are very welcoming and friendly, food delicious, hubby had haddock in amazing crispy batter, I had the chargrilld chicken and bacon salad, both were very good.

Although we have eaten here many times before, today had to be the slowest service ever. Whilst the food was very good, the service albeit good, was appalling slow. Although we had sat for over ten minutes, and had asked for our order to be taken, we still had to wait a further ten minutes to be served. Considering this was at the start of the meal service for Sunday lunch, it took far too long.

Only popped in for a pint before a wedding up the road. But great pint of Guinness and lovely staff

Lovely pub, restaurant and great food. Staff are friendly. Wine is great! Lovely location to explore Harlaxton Manor. Lovely rooms too.

Came here for a Father's Day meal for 6 and the food was great as always! Our server, Paddy, was lovely and checked in on us regularly. He was polite and well mannered- everything you'd want in a server! Paddy, you're a ⭐

Sunday dinner is the bomb 3 people 2 course inc drinks £65 brilliant

Such friendly staff who were so helpful with my dietary requirements. I am severely allergic to eggs, peanuts, hazelnuts and soya. The manager came out with a menu marked up from the chef of what meals I can / can’t have and which ones they...

Lovely traditional country pub. The food was excellent and fresh. I went for the fish and chips and it was lovely. The rooms were really nice. Well decorated and clean. Beds were really comfy. The only issue is the WiFi was very poor, as was the signal, so if you need it to work away maybe request a room with the best signal.

Came with the dog and had a lovely lunch.The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We both had the "Greg Burgers" which were massive and came with fries. Well worth a visit and recommended.

So, this is very local to me and I have sadly watched it go down and down. Menu is not fantastic and it’s very over priced. £18.50 for a chicken roast unless you like one of the desserts included on the two course menu -...

Lovely food and friendly service

Beautiful pub, amazing food and drinks, lovely atmosphere

Had a cracking afternoon and a fantastic meal. Amazing to have this on our doorstep but equally worth travelling for. 👍👍👍from me.

The service and food were excellent

Just got home from a fantastic stay the food was fantastic, and our room wow, the staff were all so helpful and friendly you should be very proud of you team we will be back thank you

Absolutely wonderful experience! From the beginning to the end of the visit. Just outside of Grantham , stopped by for a lunch on Sunday ,1st time visit. Very pleasant staff, quick friendly service and the food was absolutely amazing! Carpark available, sitting outside. Lovely decor and atmosphere. We will be back definitely

Booked as a surprise for my nieces Birthday. Sadly unimpressed starter asparagus poached egg hollandaise was served cold with watery egg. The pickled melon. with parma ham tasted like cloves not pleasant. Mains edible but covered in gravy which is ok if you like gravy...

Fantastic and convenient stop for delicious food and drink on a lunch break. The fish and chips were accompanied with homemade tartar sauce, all in all, of the highest calibre. Will definitely be back.

If you want good food in a nice pub setting this is the place for you. 2 sides to the menu for you to choose from. The tempura vegetables were good with a very tasty sweet chilli sauce to dip them in and there was...

Fabulous hosts especially Yasmine! Service with a smile - attentive and courteous. Great value food and good selection of beers. Will definitely visit again!

Friendly staff, good food, dog friendly too. Not rushed even when busy. Good range of choices on menu. Good value for money.

Sunday roast lunch, great value delicious food, great service, really nice place to eat

This is an excellent pub restaurant that serves top quality home cooked food a cut above the fare you get from the usual chains. I'd highly recommend the Sunday lunches. You can just turn up but I'd advise booking a table as it's very popular. Staff are always very helpful and efficient but not overly intrusive like at some places. The prices are very reasonable.

A wonderful stay - lovely people, good food. The team are great. Dinner - enjoyed delicious whitebait and then shared the tofu salad and a perfectly cooked steak. Best breakfast I have had for years - wow that bacon is good. The room was comfortable...

Excellent food, at the very top end of pub dining. We'll done to the kitchen.

Been here enough times to happily recommend to others. Worth noting I have not stayed in the rooms - I have visited for food and drinks only Food is excellent, there's a limited menu but that's usually a good sign. Traditional hearty pub meals on offer, you will finish feeling full and satisfied. Decor and atmosphere is spot on, whether you're sat by the open fire or in the conservatory there's lots to appreciate. Music tends to be acoustic covers; it made for a romantic evening with my partner. On our last visit, the music was cut around 21:00 which was a shame because it killed the atmosphere and it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Drinks on offer are a good variety with cocktails too, I always buy my partner a random cocktail before we leave... And When it came to leaving, we were full of good food and alcohol - another good night was had at Gregory Arms.

Went for a walk this afternoon and popped in on the intention of having one but accidently overstayed my welcome, which is a compliment to the place. All the front of house staff were fantastic; very friendly & welcoming. Brilliant venue with an amazing open...

Love this resturant. Great service, atmosphere and lovely food.

Enjoyable meal,good service in dining area,no complaints. Moved into lounge area, could do with dusting.

This is only the second time I have visited and I was not disappointed. Upon arrival I was greeted with a smile and a very warm welcome which carried through all the staff throughout the evening. The fish and chips were beautiful and both my...

Excellent staff/service . Food was delicious. Can recommend this venue. Well done to all the staff.