The Iron Forge in North Lincolnshire

Well priced for the carvery,first time me and the wife have been in for about 12 months,last time we came in was with the family and the beef was like chewing a second hand flip flop,this time it was excellent,special mention for darren and dean,very polite and the service good.

Received great service from Chelsea very friendly, professional and helpful 👍

First time diner here, I had the pleasure of dining at The Iron Forge in Scunthorpe, and it’s safe to say this isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience. From the moment I stepped in, the warm ambiance and stylish decor set the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening. The space combines rustic charm with a touch of modern elegance, making it feel both welcoming and unique. However, what truly made the evening exceptional was the service, particularly from Chelsea, our waitress. Chelsea went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. She was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick to offer recommendations tailored to our preferences. Her warm smile and friendly demeanor truly made us feel at home, and her professionalism was evident in every interaction. Chelsea anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, which took the experience to a whole new level. Dining at The Iron Forge is an absolute must in Scunthorpe. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a night out, this restaurant promises an experience that will leave you planning your next visit before you’ve even left. Special thanks to Chelsea for making it so memorable—her incredible service is one of many reasons we’ll be back soon!

Connie has a service with a smile and does excellent pints of carlsberg. Great customer service

I recently visited the iron forge and was served by jazz. She was keen to help and very friendly. One of the best bar maids I’ve seen.

Amazing service incredibly kind and helpful, would definitely come back ,server was Connie

we went to The Iron Forge, for lunch and the staff we're very friendly and Jasmine,on the front of the house, is chatty and approachable. The food was really good . jasmine very helpful. we would highly recommend going here for lunch 😋 👍

Lovely pub. Got talking to a lovely bloke called Clint, who was telling us all about his life as a chef in the merchant navy. I don’t think his brother, Shaun, liked talking about it, as he told Clint that he’s was “finished for the rest of his life”. We’ll be back.

Me, my partner and our 2 children came to the iron forge a few days ago for food and we was served by Jasmine, she was very helpful, professional towards us Our experience at the iron forge was a very joyful experience due to Jasmines kindness and smiley face we enjoy the food and recommend the carvery

Had a mix grill at the iron forge and normally I am very fussy on steak, Abbie cooked my steak to perfection it was a really enjoyable meal, service staff was amazing, Jasmine, Vanessa and Emma went above and beyond to help me

Good sized meals at reasonable prices

Best chicken curry i've ever tasted since the merchant navy. Ram it 👍

Food was good and the staff Chelsea was amazing and polite couldn’t ask for anymore…

Went as I've always enjoyed carveries here, but the food was far from the usual standard. My steak was well done instead of medium rare, the chips weren't great, very bland and the peas honestly looked like they'd barely been cooked.

Came in for a drink other day and was greeted by Chelsea she was so kind and polite and got me a drink soon as I got to the bar. Great services

We came out for my sister's 30th birthday and the food was cooking amazingly by Abby and the bar staff Chelsea and Connie was very accommodating with our every needs, thank you for a very joyful experience

Great place for food or if you’re just nipping for a drink. Was served by Chelsea and she was polite and professional throughout the transaction.

Called in for carvery and the atmosphere and staff were brilliant. Was greeted by Chelsea and she’s a credit to the business as she was so polite and accommodating.

Good food and great service from Chelsea

My server Chelsea was absolutely amazing, she was so helpful and kind! Will definitely be coming back to have food here again!

Would definitely recommend, the food was lovely, good atmosphere and superb customer service from Chelsea. We will definitely return.

Went with friends for a birthday, great atmosphere the young girl that we dealt with (Chelsea) was very friendly, helpful and couldn't do enough for us. We will definitely be back.

Closing the till at at 9:30 when they don’t shut untill 11:00 unacceptable behaviour! Manager on shift has a staring problem too I have bin informed I might be getting banned for leaving a bad review what u can not do that and I will talk to a higher management team of yours for trying go out your way to ban someone who has left a review on u and how bad your service was

Luke was fantastic member of staff

Absolutely lovely staff we was severed by Bailey and Tegan they do enough for us

Lovely place lovely staff especially Lauren c. She knows her job, remembers regular customers names, very attentive and seems to love her job.

Emma went out her way to bring my daughter a birthday cake with a 🕯️ chips are fab here

Excellent carvery today, served by Kev and Abbie. Met with a smile from Connie and Chelsea. Drinks served by Connie, asked if any of my family had allergies, replied no. Plenty of room between tables, Car park is ample, disabled bays near main entrance. Great children's area which is designated as a No Smoking area. Ohhh and its dog friendly too, with treats and water bowls, will bring a dog next time!!

The last three Sundays the Wife and I have had a carvery here and to be honest it has been faultless. Works out at £12 each including a drink

Iron Forge is a lovely place to enjoy a nice relaxing meal and drinks. Staff go out of their way to help you in anyway they cab.

Great Sunday cavery, and good selection of 🍻 🍺

Great food, and great atmosphere

Just had a wonderful 2 meals at the Ironforge....my fish was meaty and beautifully cooked ...chef Adam. Second meal,of steak/ equally ,lovely ,peas and chips ,great quality ...staff very friendly.we shall return..thank you

Quick service and decent food with no rush to hurry us out.clean tables.could do with carvery been served hotter

Nice interior, lovely atmosphere. Amazing staff

Pleasant enough ...staff very friendly ..various choice of drinks...didn't have food.. though didn't look bad...might try next time in area...

Had a really good laugh and conversation with ugne,she was very attentive pleasant and lovely smile 6 stars for her

Excellent pub, thank you for the merchant navy discount !

Basic pub, nice atmosphere, pretty quiet. Staff were friendly. The tables and seats are particularly sticky and a bit grufty. The food is on par with a Spoons meal but priced more expensive. Cheap and cheerful I guess

We've been twice recently for lunch and it was lovely! Good food, good service and a helpful waitress. Looking forward to going back shortly. Thank you xx

Jasmine was very nice and nothing was too much trouble

Great customer service from Ugne and Vanessa, very friendly and welcoming, really enjoyed the food:)

Some meals were not available but what we ended up getting was good and enjoyable xx the waiters were very good and polite xxx would go again x

Vanessa was fantastic with our whole family, such a delight with brilliant banter, thanks again Vanessa!!!

Vanessa is absolutely lovely and was brilliant when it came to my fathers birthday, she was amazing and made sure everything was perfect ❤️

Thank you Sophie for our delicious fish chips .

We come every Wednesday for an excellent carvery or "curry and a pint", and the pub quiz. Lauren is a fantastic quiz host and everyone has fun.

Great food, great price, great service…

Jasmine was very helpful and knowledgeable about the drinks, recommended the lillys and the rosies great drinks and good job all round!

Thank you to Alex and the team. Visited with our Golden Retriever, Otis and were all made to feel welcome. Alex is now Otis' best friend as he prepared some offcuts of turkey especially for him and hand delivered them to our table personally. The whole team are clearly dog lovers, and the atmosphere reflects this. Oh, excellent food too!!

Fairly decent carvery .. unsure why they put on the stuffing though and you don't help yourself , never seen that before.....

Will NOT be coming back 100 per cent. The food was cold and hunters chicken was burnt, when mentioned to staff member didn't seem bothered, didn't even offer to take back and rectify. Carvery was very poor not alot of selection vegetables what vegetables. We thought go for pudding surely carnt get that wrong, well we was wrong. Apple crumble was cold the sticky toffee pudding was clearly done in the microwave was all rubbery. Staff clearly didn't care, also the chairs were all stained went to get myself another chair for my parents but they was just as bad. Some of my parents have all been toilet already. Very angry as was a treat for them but was all left really unsatisfied. Poor tried adding more ice cream to soften the pudding 😠

Amazing place and food definitely recommend, Alex is so polite 💯 the best place to be

Excellent carvery on Wednesday 25th Sept. Friendly chef and great service by Lauren.

Well done to lauren on setting up a fabulous Wuiz night

Excellent service from all staff but especially Lauren, who advised the 1 person having a carvery when the other meals were about to be brought out, so they could get theirs and eat together. Also she was explaining Marston's rigorous allergy training and procedures and listened with genuine interest to our previous experiences. Excellent free-from choices and delicious food all round. Plus 30% off mains this month!!

Served by lauren friendly and cheerful as always great service

Great food and service from Sophie W

Attentive bar service when placing our food & drink order, friendly staff, when meals delivered there was courtesy about hot plates & quickly asked if additional sauces were required. When our plates were taken away we were asked if there was anything else that could be got for us. Always a friendly service.

Carvery poor not even one descent slice of meat for £10 Potatoes not cooked neither was the cauliflower.

We called in for lunch at around 1200, it was already quite busy, the food was hot, tasty and well cooked. Carvery was great, service was great. All in all we will definitely be going again.

Enjoyed the Sunday caverey yesterday lunchtime with friends, everyone enjoyed the food, the vegetarian in our group was happy with the selection too. The Iron Forge say's they are dog friendly, they are really dog friendly and our little furry friend enjoyed her puppychino and comfy blanket to snooze on. NB: Parties with dogs eat in the spacious bar area, away from the main restaurant, meaning everyone is happy 😊

Had a great lunch with the family, very friendly staff and tasty vegan sausages and veggie spinach pie as meat free options!

Tegan was really nice and served us really well. We used to visit on a weekly basis but the food we felt went downhill. We havnt been for over a year and thought we would take the chance and see if it has improved, and yes its has . Food great, service outstanding. Well done Iron Forge Team!

Had a breakfast on Sunday morning, food is great, Emma and Lauren served us food great service

Fantastic food! Thankyou Danny, Bailey and Dean! We come out as a family last minute for food and iron forge got us straight in. Four empty plates and full bellies! Thanks again guys. We will be back :)

Amazing very friendly and helpful Her name is Ugne amazing service she give for us

Absolutely beautiful food this evening… Ughe for the drinks & Dean for the food. Thank you very much. We want more food like this especially if your on Dean 👌🏽

Ugne is really friendly and kind person 10/10

Great service as always from team tonight Lauren and Alex. Always feel welcome.

Great food, and great service by Lauren and the team.

Great service from Lauren Thanks again.

Great carvery and excellent service! Thanks Emma for being welcoming and helpful!

Popped in as working in the area was greeted by jasmine who was very friendly and chatty and made the visit very enjoyable , will deffo be returning ty

Food was nice from the carvery, however the hygiene was poor, our table was sticky not cleaned properly the chairs and upholstery of the chairs were dirty, and we had chips underneath our table from the previous day

Great food great service will be going again for my dinner!!

Cold food long wait , tasteless food.

Excellent service from all th staff

went for a carvery, which was hot and tasty. service was quick and friendly in particular Jasmine and Marisa were friendly and smily. was recomnended by Shaun from the merchant navy

amazing service once again. lovely marisa helped with everything

Great service, I was served by Emma and food was cooked by Abbie, and would recommend for all

Really good food and jasmine was fantastic

Not a good experience. Staff at the bar taking orders were great. Wait time for staff to serve the carvery was not good and she was not particularly friendly. The carvery was like warm the Yorkshire puddings soggy as if not cooked enough, the roast potatoes were very very cold and hard the carrots and red cabbage looked very unappetising. The area round the gravy pan was messy as well as round the sauces. There was a long hair in my horseradish sauce.

Came on Wednesday evening for a meal. Lovely service by Emma thank you will look forward to return.

Great food and friendly service from Emma, Luke and Karen.

Very relaxed atmosphere and tasty foo

Great carvery today. Vanessa the host was happy and smiley, we'll definitely be back!

We decided on a visit to the Iron Forge on the way back from clumber park in notts, it was an absolute treat to nip in and see merchant navy Shaun teaching the locals how to cook up a curry with his helper the lovely smiling sophie. Food was fab, we will be back!

Great pub, absolutely delicious meals, the carvery is amazing, plenty of choice and the meat is lovely and tender. Well worth a visit - or 10!

We were made to feel very welcome. Food and service great.

I found the carvery disappointing, meat not as succulent as I've had at other pub chains, not as wide a choice of vegetables either. My companions ordered from the menu and have to admit they looked tasty, if I come again I'll have to order off the menu!

Home of the Legendary Merchant Navy Brothers Shaun and Clint (well mates at least).A lovely atmosphere formed at sea.Second best Chicken Curry in Scunthorpe.

I had a meal at the iron forge was served by Emma she was very polite, professional and helpful as she helped me with my voucher. Thanks Emma for a great service see you again soon!

A very good meal for the price and the staff were freindly I will definitely go again.

Ask for Shaun’s merchant navy chicken curry it’s the best around. Clint will tell you. They are merchant navy brothers.

Myself and my better half along with my daughter had dinner 3pm’sh we ordered chicken & mushroom pie, cheese burger and my other half only wanted the soup of the day.. the 2 mains arrived pretty quickly but the soup took another 10 minutes or more bread was stale there was more gravy in my small gravy boat than there was soup in her bowl… and the member of staff forgot the spoon! Use a fork then?? Over all very average

Great service, polite and helpful staff and nice food.

Have not used the Iron forge in a long time as the food was terrible. It seem much better now, the food was very tasty, the service was very good and the staff very helpful and polite.

I can't believe how bad this place has gone downhill. The yorkies were flat and stodgy, more like pancakes, only 2 choices of meat, beef which was dry as a bone, and salty gammon that was unpleasant. The stuffing that you can't serve yourself with was a small, hard lump, and the veg was just a choice of carrots, peas, and cauliflower cheese, all of which were overcooked. To top it off, the gravy was as thin as water. Definitely will not be visiting here again. It used to be a really good carvery but not anymore.

alex and vanessa were brilliant