Based on 234 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 234 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 609 in 940 in Doncaster
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Visited Watching My Son in U18 Cricket! It's a Great Place to Watch the Cricket especially in a Sunspot (Where I sat staring down the Wicket) and Drink Sam Smith's Beverages! Top Place!
Chris Burns . 2025-05-24
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This pub desperately needs a kids play park. There is no park at any pub anywhere near here. The beer is good and cheap as 🍟 The location is outstanding with tons if parking and if you're lucky, you may catch a game of cricket The terrace is a sun trap They now take contactless as well Watch the prices you are charged as the staff seem to make them up sometimes and won't consider your opinion, even if you're a regular. 😡 £4.70 for a lime and lemonade WOW
The SHERIFF . 2025-05-22
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Been a few times for Sunday lunch, always a good meal. Called in today and had a lovely meal off the menu. Generous portions and nice polite staff. Like the calm feeling of this place. Lovely to sit and not hear phones ringing and beeping.
Annemarie Clarke . 2025-05-05
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Amazing pub. Owners are lovely and staff amazing. Food is incredible. Love our local.
Mark Straw . 2025-05-03
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Good pub with cheap beer However the absolute nonsense policy regarding digital devices, it’s borderline illegal If I want to go in on my own, and drink a quiet few pints and check cricket scores I can’t If I want to take my autistic Son in and set him up quietly with headphones I can’t. In those 2 scenarios nobody (and I mean nobody) would be bothered in the slightest and it wouldn’t detract from the pub So I (and a lot of others) will take my business elsewhere which is a real shame as I want to support local pubs and venues
Foo Queue . 2025-04-18
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I booked a table for my wife’s birthday this week for us and two friends. It started well and our four meals came out and were really nice. We sat expecting the plates to be cleared and we could order a desert. We sat a while and decided to ask at the bar. I asked the bar for a dessert menu at 7.45 to be abruptly told that it was too late for desserts!! So I asked for coffees to again be told with no apology that he had just turned the coffee machine off!! We travelled to the Ivanhoe from Bessacarr and our friends from Swinton because we had heard the landlord and landlady were trying to make a go of the pub. This kind of rude service from staff won’t have us rushing back!!
alan donald . 2025-04-18
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It's a really nice pub and the beers are decent with them being brewed my Sam Smiths .. my favourite is Organic lager. The only negatives are that the cola is worse than Rola cola we had as kids! It's flat and tasteless.
Chris Cliff . 2025-04-05
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Fantastic pub, really friendly and professional staff.
Paul Taylor . 2025-03-16
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Worst food ive had. Spag bol was Microwaved to its death, had a funny taste. Grilled chicken didn’t even touch as it looked watery and slimey. Same chicken was on the chicken salad, again didn’t touch. Salad was just lettuce and a tomato slice. Very poor. Waited ages just for cutlery with food getting cold. Wont be back
Tracey Anderson . 2025-03-01
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Absolutely first class staff. Lovely place to be and talk, with Fantastic food. Keep up the good work..
Lesley Thornhill . 2025-02-27
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Gorgeous building with a fantastic outside space. The Sam Smiths beers are lovely as always
Kate Hadfield . 2025-01-29
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Had a great Christmas dinner at the Ivanhoe. Food and service was spot on as always, in a warm friendly atmosphere.
Mel Holdsworth . 2024-12-20
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Went for Sunday lunch. Ordered small Sunday lunch and was enough. Lovely wines to accompany it. The gravy was awesome. I don't eat desserts so, asked for a cheeseboard to be made up. They couldn't accommodate and said that they were considering doing so in future as other diners had asked the same. One unusual (and, in my opinion) thing about the pub, us that use of mobiles I sude is not permitted. Excellent idea. I would recommend Sunday roast here.
Diddlyism ism . 2024-12-04
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¡Increíble menú festivo! Nada era demasiado problema, casera que ama su pub y se nota en el esfuerzo de ella y su equipo! El pub es ahora el centro del pueblo de nuevo, han pasado años desde que se sintió tan bien.
Lindsey W . 2024-12-01
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My family have been visiting the Ivanhoe for over 50 years. Julie and Matt have really brought it back to how it used to be, a traditional village pub with a warm welcome and friendly service. The brewery has made it difficult for many managers over recent years, with various restrictions, however, Julie and Matt have really gone the extra mile to make the Ivanhoe a place worth visiting again. We visited for the Christmas menu today and all the staff made it special for us. The food was delicious and the portions are very generous. The personal touches with decorations and trimmings that Julie added, really makes the difference. It’s so great the see the pub being cared about again. Julie, Matt and all the ladies behind the bar, keep doing what you’re doing and thank you so much!
ZoeWof . 2024-12-01
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Everything is great, but the pub needs more customers to make it a place of better ambience rather than quiet.
Ray Ekins . 2024-11-30
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I love the cosiness and calm of the place. The Ivanhoe has a good selection of drinks, it's cosy (particularly with the open fire in the winter), the Sunday lunches are good value and good quality. Quiz nights on a Tuesday are lively, with a great atmosphere. Its so refreshing to have a no phones/ laptops/ tv policy- you actually get to talk and connect with people without distraction. The staff are all friendly and welcoming. Really great place to spend quality time with friends and family.
Kate Trodden . 2024-11-24
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Lovely village pub in a wonderful location, always get a warm and friendly reception and that's not just from the open fire in the bar. Humphrey doesn't make life easy for his landlords and landladies with his restrictions and rules but rest assured Julie and Matt have brought a new lease of life to the Ivanhoe.
marc kendall . 2024-11-23
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Three of us went for lunch today. I was really looking forward to it as I worked there 20 years ago and I used to love it. However, there was no atmosphere and the food was just okay. Our meet up was so I could help my mum and her friend do online check-in for a holiday we're going on next week. We were asked to leave as they don't allow phones (I can't believe I just wrote that but it's true!). The staff member started by telling us to keep the phone under the table so noone saw and then the staff member came back and said that other customers wouldn't like it if we were allowed to use our phones when they aren't allowed to use theirs and we were told that there are cameras and the staff will get into trouble if they allow us to use our phones. It was bizarre. Totally bizarre. I understand that it's nice to be without phones and suggesting limiting them but to actually make you leave? It's so silly. It's not like we were being the Nokia guy from trigger happy! I was literally quietly helping 2 ladies who are not confident with technology do a simple online check-in. So yeah, I'm totally bamboozled. Won't be back.
Stevie Tia . 2024-11-21
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It's a lovely building in a lovely area but the food is awful and there is no atmosphere. They have a no-music no-mobiles policy which sounded good to us, but as there was hardly anyone there, the silence was uncomfortable.
Anne Bunn . 2024-10-29
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One of the most unimpressive pubs in the area not very welcoming so don’t bother
michael ovington . 2024-08-03
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Nice pub always liked the place meet the landlord seems a nice bloke apparently there starting to do good soon
Philip Docherty . 2024-07-16
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Called by for a swift one yesterday a nice warm welcome and the beers were in excellent condition thanks look forward to calling by again.
roger cade . 2024-05-29
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Lovely country pub great hospitality
Dennis Martin . 2024-05-08
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Good friendly staff, highly recommended
William_ Nicholson556 . 2024-05-05
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Was once the Jewel of Sprotbrough! Now run by a Brewery who doesn't give a single F to it's customers or Managers! Don't get too comfortable here, but at least the beer is cheap!
Audie Acer . 2024-05-01
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Perfect pint of Sam's and landlord and landlady very nice.
Derek Robinson . 2024-04-06
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The venue itself is glorious, as is it's location, it could be so much more if someone else owned it. Sam Smiths pubs are renowned for being run as an 18th century establishment, no music, no mobile phones etc. They exclusively sell their own products and it just so happens that their products are ghastly. Ok Sam Smiths pubs are generally cheaper but even those prices are too high for what you get. The owner (Humphrey) treats his staff like dirt and has no intention of bringing his establishments into the 21st century. Been a few times - YUK
Freddie P . 2024-02-22
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The Taddys Lager is fantastic, but the best thing is, mobile phones etc are banned. Digital detox is a great idea 👍🏼
Dale H . 2023-08-06
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Had a pint whilst watching cricket so location is pretty good but honestly there is no atmosphere and you feel like your intruding.
not me . 2023-07-23
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Great new landlord Ashley, lovely chap from Hongkong, his hands are tied due to the brewery rules, no music, no TV, no phones or Internet devices, but it's a great place to go for a cheap pint and chat with friends 👍😀
Steve Gratton . 2023-05-17
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Nice food good staff nice surrounding
Keith Barber . 2023-04-04
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The Ivanhoe is a lovely tradition pub with an art deco feel , the staff were very friendly and the food was perfect . No phones and no tv’s 👍 as they use to be . Wished there were more like this place .
holmfirth1979 . 2023-03-18
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Sam Smith pub in the lovely village of Sprotborough. Not a bad watering hole. Beer is, as always, good value. Many might not care for the handpull, but I love it! 🤪
John McCallum (John Mc) . 2023-03-15
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went for Sunday lunch with my wife today it was a really good experience. A really wholesome home cooked lunch which was prepared by the recently appointed young landlady and her husband who did a excellent front of house job in looking after us and making us welcome. we both had a roast beef lunch with a huge Yorkshire pudding and 3 fresh veg and roast and created potatoes, the beef was the tenderness I have eaten in a pub Sunday lunch environment. we had a dessert of sticky toffee pudding with custard and my wife had a gluten free chocolate fudge pudding both were excellent. First visit won't be our last.
Clyde N . 2023-03-05
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Great Pub. Lovely food and amazing staff!
Jack Irving . 2023-02-25
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Well loved and used local pub serving food most evenings and lovely Sunday lunches.Regular events taking place with a stunning cricket pitch at the back of the pub .There is a pub quiz on a Tuesday evening and outside seating front and back for warmer weather gatherings.Highly recommend this pub.
Hazel Harrison . 2023-01-07
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Great food Great staff Five stars for me
Chris Guy . 2022-12-02
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Very nice pub, good price of drinks, didn't have time to try food. Will return, frequently I think
john monaghan . 2022-12-01
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Still can't use phones but very reasonable prices and now accepting contactless!
Shahzad Arif . 2022-11-07
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Sam Smiths rules. Sales prevention tactics
Alan Drabble . 2022-09-16
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What a lovely place the Ivanhoe is. Friendly pleasant staff. Lovely interior, cosy and welcoming. The food was outstanding!!! Homemade pie was delicious and the liver and onions amazing. Would highly recommend and return.
Thelma_L0uise67 . 2022-08-20
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Love the interior and the cricket although the locals look at you funny
Paul Brown . 2022-08-20
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Cash only , so didn't manage to get a drink as only had cards
Nina Merryweather . 2022-08-09
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So relaxing after a two and half Hours walking to get there well Worth the effort. Good pint loads of local people Known them for many years. Lots of natter taxi back , Try it the Trans Pen Way Cons viaduct, Don Towpath, Off after Rainbow Bridge. So many paths you can take from this area great to explore You won't be disappointed. Good luck Stay safe. G,A,S.
Gary Setters . 2022-06-02
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Tried to go for lunch on a workday but was told there was a 40 minute wait for a sandwich because there were already 3 tables booked in and they have a small kitchen. Went to Otto instead, (who have a much smaller kitchen) and got served within 10 minutes of ordering.
ClaireSEN . 2022-05-30
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If you get the whole Sammy Smith's Co ethos - cash only, no mobiles, no swearing - making conversation rather than looking at your phone, cheap beer, cheap food but not at the expense of quality then you will love this place as much as me. Oh, as an added bonus you can sit outside and watch a game of cricket 🏏. Friendly staff and decent interior and seemingly decent folk as customers. The Thai Curry was delicious as was the stout.😊
John Clark (The Gleaming Car Co) . 2022-05-16
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Visited the Ivanhoe for dinner last night. Had a lovely meal. I had the steak and ale pie and my partner had the fish and chips. Both were really nice. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Victoria M . 2022-05-14
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Thank you Alex and Emily for your exceptional hospitality when hosting my late fathers wake at The Ivanhoe, the attention from staff and food provided was faultless. Would highly recommend for any occasion.
Shawn Parkin . 2022-05-12
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Great place with some interesting history, lots of space, very friendly staff, but no alcohol free drinks is unforgivable these days!! 😱
Simon DeLount . 2022-05-10
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Went for food but wasn't serving today due to have a wake in.
Chris Brewster . 2022-05-06
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Nice old traditional pub/hotel, good real ale, mid priced food well done, no mobile phones allowed in pub and a bit of an inconvenience in that cash only but that aside well worth a visit )just make sure you're been to a cash point first!).
Steven Graham . 2022-04-02
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The new tenants have done a great job in reviving the food served here. I had lovely fresh fish , chips and mushy peas cooked to perfection. My wife had the steak and ale pie, a proper pie with 4 sides, a base and top, not one of those puff pastry lid efforts. Delicious sticky toffee pudding and ice cream to follow for only £.4.25. Extensive range of menu choices, washed down with old brewery bitter. What’s not to like. We will be back on a regular basis.
eeloflove . 2022-03-15
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Had fish and chips here tonight, excellent and served by friendly staff, highly recommended. BTW, the beer (OBB) has never been better
Robert Burley . 2022-03-08
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Been in a few times in the past 6 months and still a great pub. Beer is always lovely (Double Four) and they’ve done a really good job of the renovation. Only complaint would be the current landlady (Sue?) comes across as very frosty, overheard some comments about customers that weren’t particularly nice! Update - New landlord and landlady are great! The pub is really clean and they are a lovely young couple, great atmosphere and feels like The Ivanhoe of old
Magnus . 2022-02-25
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Love this place... need to move with the times desperatly.
caroline martin . 2022-01-19
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Typical Sam Smith's Pub. Good Lager and beer. Not at all tech friendly. Cash only. No phones to be used inside.
Robert Short . 2021-12-28
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Only takes cash which is a bit odd don't carry cash usually had to raid my wife's purse to pay for lunch 🤔
Jason Cunningham . 2021-12-05
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Decent pub and great firework show
N2ZTube . 2021-11-13
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Visited for the firework display, gets better every year
Chris Little . 2021-11-11
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Lovely typical pub menu. Both the food and the service is good and the price is very reasonable (cheap in fact). It should be noted this pub is cash only payments
louisewK1981NH . 2020-08-31
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The Ivanhoe was recently reopened. It styles itself as a pub and restaurant, the decor is very arty, the food is very good and honest, teh seating is comfortable. You are not squashed in. Think gentlemens club in an agatha christie play. And theres local cricket going to be on in the summer. The beer is of course good ( and very reasonably priced ) Just be aware. Mobile phones not allowed ... its that oldfashioned
solarpanel . 2020-03-06
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What a friendly place . Land lady an absolute diamond , Such a refreshing change after previous so called land lord & lady (alkies). Drinks are of the finest quality. Would recommend to anyone .
Sprotbrough1 . 2020-02-29
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Popped in one lunchtime, refurbishment has undoubtedly improved the place a lot and the drinks are still fantastic value for money. Decent food and very welcoming landlord.
705stephenh . 2020-02-11
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The Ivanhoe is an institution in Sprotbrough. Right next to the cricket pitch and very visible from the main road . Its a very large pub indeed. It’s recently been closed for refurbishment so we thought we’d check it out when it reopened. Oh dear! Big pub in affluent semi- rural suburb - what do you imagine? Well , what you get is a darkly redecorated pub with an atmosphere straight from the 1970s. Way too brightly lit, the lounge is the old style ‘big room’. Ok for clubs but not a modern pub. Although only about a third full when we visited, staff seemed to struggle with service. Hand pulled beer was limited to just one choice and food orders seemed more of a nuisance. It’s cheap though. At £2 per pint, it attracts a regular clientele but is distinctly non- aspirational. We waited so long for service - we left. Total spend £4! It’s a Sam Smith pub so it has certain peculiarities. Swearing is banned as is mobile phone use. I liked that. The decoration was well done and there were lots of original features but it wasn’t my style. This place should be a goldmine pulling in all the disposable income that Sprotbrough village has to give. Sadly - it isn’t. I know some people really like this style of pub but it’s a rapidly declining market and not for me. Ok if you want a cheap pint.
Rambler . 2020-02-05
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3843 Opinions
Really nice place and friendly me my son who in wheelchair today went for food and the bar workers went above beyond to may it disabled friendly the meals were lovely and one the bar worker spoke we my boy and there chated while and then my boy said your my friend after food we went to tge paly area with my son being in wheel chair after talking with manger and chole the manger and Katie let my boy Try the bottom end of the play area free spoke with chole katie before we left to see how much there charge spoke with manger and said the manger will only charge three pound for the bottom area of.the pay area when we go again there took my son name and wrote it in book that there will charge three pound every time he gose in as becouse he wheel chair bound he can only.usr the bottom area of.the play I aske my son what he rated his vist today and he said 100 out 100 can thank every one here enough as there went above beyond to make my boy who wheelchair bound have amazing time we will be visiting again in two weeks thankyou all for everything yoy did for ny son who is wheel chair bound we will see you again in two weeks love sarah jayden he had wonderfully time and it very disabled friendly for him sorry the other lady in play area was called kala not katie not many play areas he can use becouse he in wheel chair but he loved every minute here today as ge felt really welcomed by all who works there
434 Opinions
Food came freezing cold, as a result toasties were hard. Poor result after arriving 30 minutes late
3354 Opinions
A well ordered,courteous & efficient establishment .An informed & patient customer focused staff assisted me in my choice of lunch Afterwards, I as I always do, had a chat with the Manager,a most appreciative individual and thanked her & her staff for their service.
222 Opinions
Special overnight stay for my grandson and daughter. This pub was booked etc and took over an hour for the main meal to come and completely poor service and asked for the dessert menu to take out(back to the hotel). Because it was paid for £8 for a brownie as the first two options were sold out the appalling example of a brownie was shocking. APPALLING. I’ve oversized the brownie as it was minuscule for the £8 charged!
2212 Opinions
Good place to eat for the money and easy to order through the app