The Lawns Wine Bar and Hotel in North Norfolk

We booked for a family Sunday lunch, when calling to book there were a lot of hums and ha’s making it sound really difficult to take our booking. The staff looked as though it was dress-down Sunday. The food was well presented and tasty but very expensive for what it was.

We had our first visit to The Lawns on Sunday afternoon.We found the service to be excellent.The starters were delicious. Husband had roast turkey for his main course and loved it.I had roast beef and although the vegetables were fine,the yorkshire pudding was very dry.My main issue was the roast beef which was very,very rare. In fact,it was so rare I couldn’t eat it and wrapped it up in a napkin to take home to the dog. The Lawns is very welcoming and would return on a different day.

Fantastic food, friendly helpful staff - nothing too much trouble. Great ambience. Definitely recommend The Lawns.

These guys were utterly fantastic. Despite our error of booking the wrong place, they got 10 of us seated at short notice. The drinks were quick, the food was amazing and the service was greatThese guys were utterly fantastic. Despite our error of booking the wrong place, they got 10 of us seated at short notice. The drinks were quick, the food was amazing and the service was great

This is now our “go to” restaurant in Holt. Relaxed, friendly, welcoming and good value. It’s been done up in the last year or so and they’ve done a terrific job. Great ambience and a lovely place to sit, relax and enjoy a nice meal. Food is top drawer. Lovely beer garden as well when the weather allows. Dog friendly and our labradoodle is always made to feel welcome.

We have stayed here three separate times now, just for one night. The first few times in room 10 which is outside in the garden. It's a king size/twin and the third time in the house in room 3 a small double. The rooms are very well equipped and comfortable. We particularly like late check it at 11am and early check in at 2pm. There is a good size car park and a nice sunny garden. Staff are laid back, friendly and helpful. We ate here on two evenings, food is good and reasonably priced. We would definitely stay here again as it suits our needs well. It's in a perfect location in Holt

surprised how nice the venue was. Food presentation very good but lacked some flavour. Staff were attentive and helpful when trying to get a taxi without success.

I visited in a family group. The positives were that they made a gesture for the occasion and responded to requests and complaints, but there were unfortunately far too many negatives. My starter of Cajun prawns was indeed spicy, as promised, but the spices were burnt, the prawns overcooked in a glutinous sauce and, bizarrely, served on toast. I hoped for better with my main of 12 hour braised beef rib, but no such luck. I know beef ribs can be fatty, but these were excessively so and not a good cut. The art of cooking fatty ribs is to ensure that there is sufficient heat at some point in the process to render down the fat, but these had just been braised leaving a large soggy mass of fat, which I removed and transferred to a plate which unfortunately remained on the table throughout dessert until I asked for it to be removed. But the tiny amount of lean beef did taste good! Sadly, neither my wife's lamb nor the cheeseboard impressed, and I feel £27 for a very ordinary Merlot is a bit much. I appreciate that there were staffing problems on the night we visited, but hope our experience is not typical.

Lovely staff. Very friendly. Nicely decorated interior, particularly like the front bar. Sun was shining, so we had a great hour or two in the garden.

I tried to get a drink in the beer garden but before I even spoke to ask what the mask policy was , I was told that I HAD to have a mask on or I could go no further by the lady at the reception desk, this was the only time whilst I was in Holt that we felt very unwelcome so we left and won't be back, she needs some serious retraining, no wonder most of the outside tables were empty on a warm day, went down the road to the Kings Head instead and had a great lunch and drinks in a much friendlier establishment.

Booked Sunday dinner on recent visit to Holt. Food was good, service was friendly though a little disorganised. I think they may have had staffing issues on the day probably down to pandemic as public bar was closed. Nice garden area inside also looked pleasant.

Great meal and service. We hadn’t been to the lawns since it’s upgrade and was pleasantly surprised with the difference. It really is much nicer with the restaurant being bar free! The food was excellent, I had the lamb rump which was cooked to perfection, could have had a little more accompaniments. My other half had the rump steak, again cooked as asked for and not a small meal. We both had fresh cooked donuts which were FAB….. The young ladies serving were efficient and friendly. I have 2 criticisms which haven’t stopped me giving the 5/5 rating but would in the future. 1) the Adnams broadside tasted as though it’d had been served out of the drip tray - it’s keg beer how does this happen? 2) keeping the empty kegs by the front gate is really poor - you have a lovely building with a whole load of crap outside the front? First impressions and all that, it looks terrible….. That said the Lawns is our closest Holt Eatery and we’re really gunning for your success.

Had a great meal here on Saturday where staff were friendly and food very good. Very pleased we could book at fairly short notice and wondered whether this might not be a good sign. However, they seemed to be full when we arrived so I think we were just very lucky. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely meal tonight at The Lawns. Nice to see the new layout, great your back open! Spacious, light interior

When we arrived at the restaurant I was a little surprised to find a group of men smoking at the entrance, a little off putting for a family meal. Once inside we waited a couple of minutes to be seated. While waiting I noticed a large group of at least 10 people sat having drinks. A couple then walked in behind us as joined them, making their group even bigger! I’m guessing they were all local but was not a great first impression given the current covid situation. Once we were in the bar/restaurant area the tables were well spaced out so we were happy to continue with our reservation. The service was a little slow but it was a Friday evening and they seemed quite busy. The food came out in good time and eveything was tasty, I would definitely recommend the beef brisket which was delicious. We could not fault the food but the service was a little lacking. If we were to come back, I don’t think it will be over the weekend. One thing I would highlight to anyone looking to make a booking with children, the kids menu is £8 and does not include a drink or dessert, it is purely just a main meal. We were told that they could make a smaller version from the standard dessert menu but were given a full size one & charged the full amount too. Shame!!

Clean and tidy. Great staff (welcoming and relaxed). Good choice on all menus although sometimes food didn't meet expectations (prawn starter). Only problem booked two rooms asking for the same, but one room didn't have the same facilities, but charged at the same price. Reason given was one had a cancellation option and one didn't, we did not request this however.

Struggling to find a restaurant in a Monday night we came across The Lawns. Looked good from outside but the interior was rather lack lustre. Despite this the food was excellent. The best Ham Hock I’ve ever had. My wife has some nibbles to start which again were great. Seabass for main was also excellent and certainly looked the part. My wife’s chicken Caesar salad was also great quality it we did have a little hick up with that. This was quickly resolved and a plate of out-of-this-world petit fours deserts were provided as an apology. Great food. Would go back and would recommend.

Omg the Cesar Salad was absolutely delicious. I opted for the chicken and prawn and just adored both. The service was impeccable and would highly recommend this restaurant

Went to the Lawns for dinner last night and we ordered a starter and main course. The Cajun prawn starter was extremely hot so peeling the prawns was fun they were tasty but a little overdone. The lamb was very tasty though and nicely cooked the portions were generous but it was so good I tried to eat it all!

At fairly short notice we managed to get a table for two at 8:30pm on a Tuesday evening during the eat out to help out offer.We arrived on time and were met by a rather dour person (owner/restaurant manager?) who spent more time looking at his till/tablet to check our previously confirmed booking than welcoming us. Kind of set the tone for the evening.He showed us to our table and said a menu would be over straight away. 10 minutes later we had to ask for a menu from an equally disinterested member of staff who gave us 2 minutes to make our selection. We sent her away while we chose and had to summon her back to take our order.Our food arrived quite quickly and was really, really good. We both had fish which was cooked to perfection and the sauces and vegetables were delicious. We ordered cheese and biscuits from a young man who was the opposite of the previous waiting staff.After finishing our pud we had to go and ask for the bill from the owner/restaurant manager was pouring over the till/tablet and I had to wait several minutes before the bill appeared. We paid it and upon leaving had to pass the till/tablet area where he was still so engrossed in the electronics we had to say good evening and good bye to attract his attention.We are experienced reviewers and were very pleased with the quality of the food - no complaints. However, the service was, largely, appalling and very disappointing. The £20 off the meal just about made up for our experience.

Took my son and his fiancee for to celebrate the ease of lockdown and being able to spend time together. Table booked in advance. When we arrived we stood for quite a while being ignored by the staff, even the girl behind the bar, who granted was making up some drinks didn't glance up to say someone would be with us soon. When we were seated the food was excellent but again not very attentive staff, at the end we were the only ones left but it took ages to get the attention of the staff from their conversations to get the bill and then to be able to pay. Overall lovely, reasonably priced food but not the most attentive staff.

We decided on the lawns as all 4 of us are local form Holt but hadn't eaten there for quite a while. The food was absolutely delicious. 3 of us had the prawn starter and the other had the hallumi cheese. Each of us left our plates empty!!!For the main course we all had different dishes one had the sea bass an other fish and chips the third ham hock (another appetiser) and I had the lamb. All was excellent. My lamb was wonderful. When it came to desert I had the sticky toffee pudding and the other ice cream. My sticky toffee pudding was EXCELLENT.We had a bottle of savignon blanc which was nice but the red malbec from Argentica was one of the best wines I have had a restaurant in a very long time. I love my wine and this is one that I would always select again. In was a 2018 so still young but amazing.I can withour a doubt recommend the food 10/10.

We arrived at The Lawns Wine Bar & Restaurant on a wet August evening without a reservation during the busy Eat Out To Help Out scheme. Explaining to the bartender and his manager that our original plans for the evening had been altered at the last moment, they listened sympathetically and found us a table within a few minutes. A drinks order arrived quickly and our dinner order was taken promptly, and service began shortly afterwards. The starter of root vegetable soup was very good, the following mains of beer battered cod and chips were excellent. Our evening had started off disappointingly but was saved by the staff of The Lawns providing an excellent level of service matched by the quality of the food - thank you. Highly recommend.

We visited The Lawns mid week and had an excellent evening. All Covid 19 precautions were adhered to, even to the point of hand sanitiser on each table. We had crab to start; very tasty, followed by the risotto and fish n chips. Both very good meals. We finished with the Strawberry pavlova; not the best I’ve tasted. The young waiter was very attentive and the service was generally good. Certainly worth a visit.

Took a gamble on the The Lawns for an evening meal during a short stay in Holt and it paid off. The presentation and quality of the food in the restaurant was superb. True the general ambiance could have been a bit better but we could not fault the meal at all. Would certainly return and recommend it 100% Deserves a visit!

Arrived at around 3pm and was greeted by a lady at the bar who seemed more interested in the conversation she was having with a local at the bar,she gave us our key and said you are on the top floor don’t know if it’s on the right or left only been here 2 weeks !! When we arrived in our room it was freezing cold and had no heating on when my husband enquired he was told it’s on a timer and would be in later !!!. The cover as you can see was not of a hygienic standard.Breakfast in the morning was fine although room was still not warm in particular the bathroom obviously on a timer again.When we checked out there was no conversation from the staff member. Very unprofessional

Second time we visited for food on New Year’s Eve night with family. Great meal for all of the family including a lot of children. Will be going back next year when we visit Holt!

Stayed for two nights - room was very comfortable, spacious and clean. Great choice of freshly cooked food available to order for breakfast. Great, friendly service from all staff in a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere.

Thank you to all the staff at the hotel for making our stay so enjoyable. Food excellent and everywhere spotlessly clean

We were looking for a warm welcome on a rainy lunchtime , but found a very Luke warm reception from bar staff. We arrived close to the end of service, we were ushered to the conservatory with our dogs (fair enough) and after ordering at the bar we had our drinks and food delivered in good time. Our sandwiches were OK but ham egg and chips with under cooked chips, poor ham and over cooked eggs, not great.. We received no check backs, in fact the staff seemed annoyed or at best bored by us, and any attempts at customer service were forced. We were chatty and polite, asking for the bill we were told that it was at the end of the bar, again no service quality. We paid and for the first time in years did not tip. Please guys, be engaging and not annoyed and bored, or don’t work in hospitality (we do so we know)

Came to the lawns on Wednesday evening for dinner with my boyfriend. I could fault it from start to finish, the staff were welcoming and friendly, and the food was the best I've had in ages. Everything beautiful cooked, this definitely the place to go in you are in or around holt. They got a very good wine list, as in holt it's hard to find somewhere with good wine.Can't wait to go back again soon.Next time I'm hoping it warmer eveing and we can sit in there garden.Thanks again for a lovely evening

Visited many times before and been satisfied. This visit on a saturday was different. Tried to book by phone, no reply or engaged. Went in person at 12.15 to book a table for 6. Told 12.45. Fine. Took an hour and a half to get food which was only ok when we finally got it.They did apologise for wait saying they were busy. We were the only ones in the restaurant! The situation could easily have been ameliorated with a free drink, nibbles, dessert, coffee . We got out as soon as we could. Told no manager to talk to. When I said we would not be returning he said I was being a bit harsh!Emailed manager , no response, hence this review.

I have been going to the lawns for many years and was a bit worried when I heard it had new management, but I didn’t need to be. The food was excellent, I had the steak with chunky chips and my wife had the burger and we shared brownie dessert. The food and service was excellent. There’s a lovely garden to sit and have a drink and a really cosy conservatory. Well worth a visit and I will definitely be going back.

Booked table in restaurant with friends. Only 1 option on specials board and menu was different to the one on website. One friend chose fish and chips and myself and my other friend chose Hake with crispy herb crumb, tomatoes, corgette and scalloped potatoes. Neither of us are big eaters but were both left feeling hungry! I kid you not I had just 2 pieces of thinly sliced potato the size of a ten pence piece, 1 slice of corgette, a small piece of fish about the size of a fish finger and several chunks of different coloured tomatoes with a few hard peas for which we paid £16.00. Not worth it! My friend gave up on having a dessert as they didn't have the sorbet she liked. Eton Mess was lovely. Only one dessert but two were put on the bill. Such a shame as it's a lovely place. Sadly won't be rushing back!

The Lawns has always been a good place to visit, but over the last couple of weeks the food and service has been excellent. The pulled lamb was a excellent, as was the burger, puddings too very tasty. We’ll definitely be back.

Went to the Lawns for Sunday lunch

We stopped here mid morning when the toddler got hangry. They weren’t serving food at that time but whipped us up three scrambled eggs on toast in a flash without fuss. Proper orange yolk local eggs. Yum.

Came here Sunday night as a late Mother’s Day meal from the other half. Food was amazing. My 2yr old decided to have a paddy from hell and Sean the new manager could not of been more helpful, even bringing him ice cream. Unfortunately this didn’t work and my husband had to take him home while I enjoyed the best lamb dish I have had for a long while. Great service from both Sean and gianni and we will definitely be back. Probably without our 2yr old tho :)

We had lunch,which was lovely,hot,well cooked and from a good menu.The service was very good and the staff were very friendly.

We had a Sunday lunch with a group of friends and were impressed with the food and the service. We will be returning

Visited with the young family on New Year’s Day. They put us in our own room which was really good for the kids. The food was really good too. Thanks for everything

Tried the Lawns last month in anticipation of booking a family meal last weekend. The food was marvellous last month, very happy that we had booked a family meal for 21 last weekend, and we weren’t disappointed this time either. Outstanding food, great friendly service and a very relaxed atmosphere. The whole experience was relaxing and a real pleasure. My new favourite restaurant.

Whenever I have to meet anyone for coffee to discuss business, or just for friendship I suggest the Lawns. Dinner with friends - the Lawns is a regular choice. Why? Wonderful atmosphere, good coffee, good food at sensible prices and above all on weekdays it has that wonderful Holt bonus of a car park for patrons.

We visited the Lawns as a Friday night out for dinner as had not been there for a few years, Whilst they had a great choice of gin the restaurant menu was very limited, There were about 5 specials on the board and probably half a dozen on the menu. I had a lamb shank which was adequate but came very short of gravy. Just mash and very few vegetables. My wife fared better with her sea bass.

By the time we ate at The Lawns we knew that interesting, well cooked and well presented food was not really available in Holt so expectations were low. We chose not to eat in the formal restaurant but out in the bar area. Others were having food in the pleasant garden. I started with mushroom soup with truffle oil and my husband had something with crab, can't remember quite what. My soup was very tasty although the texture resembled a thin porridge rather than soup. Excellent taste though. I decided to have two starters instead of a main and went on to eat 2 fresh sardines on granary toast, my husband having chicken breast with leeks in a cream sauce with black pudding, which he declared very good. We didn't have a dessert but did polish off a bottle of decent Merlot. We enjoyed the convivial approach of 'the host' who added to the friendly atmosphere of this small hotel. We would come here again.

Since our previous visits, would appear that one member of the Bar Staff was very lacking in experience and training!

Very pretty surroundings, extremely helpful and pleasant staff. The food was exceptional at all times and the fact that it is very dog friendly made it a special place for us especially as my husband is quite disabled too.

It was lovely to find somewhere so peaceful only steps away from town centre. We lunched in the rear garden and all was nicely served with good quality ingredients. Nothing too fancy but not basic either. Helpful staff. Indoors was pleasant. Will visit again, and may well stay here on our next visit to area.

Escaping from a desert in terms of a decent sarnie, we stumbled on this place. A haven of civilisation!

We hadn't lunched at the Lawns previously so we were delighted to find this to be one of the best Sunday lunches in the NR postcode area. We will return

We ate dinner here with two friends. The specials on the menu were excellent as was the main menu. We also had afternoon excellent coffees.

Four of us went for lunch and enjoyed a very tasty meal. The burger was excellent and home made and cooked really to my liking, the fish & chips were also very good. One of our party had the mussels which were fresh and delicious, all in all a great stop for lunch, would highly recommend!

Very enjoyable first visit--will certainly return. The car parking was easy & convenient. The service & welcome was first class. The food was excellent & the drinks were good & reasonable. Altogether a lovely lunch.

Just wanted to say how nice it is to return to a hotel bar and see the same friendly faces welcoming you back. We remembered Chelle (we know your full name now!)from our stay two years ago and she was as lovely as ever. We only popped in for a drink this time but it was worth it to see her as bubbly and funny as before. Nice.

We arrived just before food was being served but a staff member took us into the restaurant, gave us menus to peruse and offered us drinks. The food was excellent. Well cooked and delicious. We both had the rib eye steak with hand made chips, onion rings, mushrooms. We would definitely return for a meal. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Had to chuckle seeing the review from Emma 978 - beer garden, surelly not bear garden!

Love the lawns for a place to eat and drink. Wether it's catching up with friends for a quick drink after work or having a bite to eat on a weekend. Always served with a cheerful face and a clean glass unlike some places in holt. Definitely recommend eating here. The food is lush.

Hicimos una nueva visita a los céspedes recientemente y no nos decepcionó.

Tuvimos una cena en el restaurante y pasar la duración de nuestra comida mirando a lo que sólo se puede describir como un armario con puerta basura metido abierto. El servicio era amable pero la comida dejó mucho que desear.

I had some friends visit from Brisbane ,so 5 of us went to The Lawns for dinner. had a great...

Took my mother and sister for Sunday lunch.Had drink in garden before going in to eat.Though the menu was not large,we all felt it had enough to satisfy most people.Two of us hadBrazilian Fish Stew,which we both agreed was exellent.This is the third time we have ate their recently,and each time the food and service has been really good.Will be back soon

We called in for dinner after a day out. My husband is coeliac so asked what was gluten free. The waiter didn't know but went to ask the chef. He chose a fish stew which was gluten free. Unfortunately when it arrived it had clams in it and my husband is also allergic to shell fish. The waiter took it away and he ordered something else. It did not state that shell fish was in the stew on the menu. When the bill came they had also charged us for the extra meal!The food was very pleasant but the staff had no awareness of allergens etc and the menus were not marked up as such. Although the waiter was pleasant and helpful, unfortunately he appeared to be inexperienced and there did not seem to be anyone in charge.

Was recommended to try here for lunch by another establishment locally as the garden was so lovely and indeed it was, not overly busy and with no children it was very pleasant. We ordered fish & burger, both very tasty & well presented. Staff friendly & efficient.The interior has a bar area, a small restaurant area & a sofa area with TV as well as a conservatory, all clean & well furnished but I highly recommend the garden both lawn & patio areas, both peaceful & well kept. Unfortunately no room for desserts but will return to try the restaurant & desserts one evening. What looks to be homemade cakes available so an afternoon cuppa would also be pleasurable.

On previous visits we have had a good experience, however, on this occasion I ordered with my meal Mushy Peas. What arrived was not Mushy Peas but Crushed Peas. When I pointed this out I was informed "that is how we do them eat them or leave them". I left them and will not visit again. Not that the hotel would be bothered.

Stopped for lunch while in the area, had pre booked, was busy but not completely full. We both had the beef burgers and chips, delicious. The burgers were high quality topped with cheese and well cooked bacon. Chips were hand cut and not greasy at all. The menu offered a good choice and there were also specials, recommended.

This hotel is very close to the centre of Holt but on a quiet street and has a garden at the rear and views over the school playing fields to the front. Room 7 was a double and on the second floor, no lift and windy stairs might present a hazard to those with mobility problems. Well furnished room, with a bath and overbath shower in the en suite, no shower screen or curtains so couldn't shower very easily. Food at breakfast was ample, with various choices all cooked to order. Ate in one evening and the food and wine selection were good, beer limited, but several pubs within easy walking distance. Very close to North Norfolk coast and other attractions.

A mid week lunch visitThe specials were tempting and two of the party had the calf liverService was attentive and friendlyNice to seat out side when the weather allows

End of term treat for my daughter. Lovely hot chocolate, friendly staff. Sitting by an open fire in comfy chairs reading. Can't be beaten on a winter's day.

As a local I have not stayed at The Lawns for some time but I and five friends meet there regularly for coffee and we always have it near the top of the list for dinner or lunch appointments. It is very friendly and unlike many Holt establishments it has a car park. The Lawns thoroughly deserves its reputation as the best hotel IN Holt, the town and is unique in having two ground floor rooms which are totally wheel chair friendly. For good reasons it tends to run at a very high occupancy rate.

What a lovely restaurant this is. We were here as a party of 8 adults and a toddler to celebrate a birthday this Sunday. We have been here before and the food and service was just as good as we have experienced on previous visits. Excellent choices on the menu all of which were delicious. Service kind and attentive, nothing is too much trouble and all of the staff are efficient and friendly. All in all a lovely relaxed afternoon with great food, wine and company. Big thank you to all at The Lawns.

There's not many places we've been to where we've been made to feel at home. Absolutely fantastic and friendly staff that are loads of fun. Great place to stay in one of our favourite towns with great local art for sale on the walls too!!

This is our first visit to this hotel, we went for a long weekend to celebrate my husbands birthday, we loved it, there wasn't anything to dislike, our room was lovely, breakfast was great and we ate there a couple of evenings and the food was lovely, also the staff were really friendly and welcoming, we're already planning to go back next year.

We went for dinner for the first time having been recommended by friendswe were not disappointed by the warmth of the bar area and that we could enjoy a meal there, without sitting in the more formal restaurant areaWe enjoyed an entrée of olives , dips and bread sticks, and a main of freshly cooked fish in a very light beer batter - thankfully not at all greasy - so very satisfied with the foodService was excellent and staff welcoming - as too were the other guests in the bar area, whom we chatted to about the Norfol;k areaUnfortunately, as I have found now in most places , the cost of a wine is just too expensive - mark ups are far too high - but a pleasant place to enjoy a meal

We stayed at the hotel and used the bar one night after dinner. The bar itself is not the biggest however there is a lounge area which was not too busy so we got comfy on the sofa's. There was a great selection of beers, including locally brewed beers. The staff were very helpful and very friendly which made the evening that much nicer.

Breakfast choice and restaurant menu were very good and the ingredients were of a very good quality.

We enjoyed a very nice meal here during the 1949s weekend. They had a special menu but we all ate from the normal one (would have liked to try spam fritters, but not as a main!) I had the burger, which was great. Someone had steak, which was well cooked, but not much taste, but that can be the way with steak. The waitress was very efficient and friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. Would definitely eat here again.

I visited with friends for lunch while on holiday .The young lady behind the bar was very friendly and efficient.We all had light bites and all four of us were pleased with the food

Have long since been disappointed with restaurants and pubs in Holt the The Lawns have risen to be by far the best restaurant in the town. Good friendly service and really tasty great food reasonably priced. Brilliant well done The Lawns.

The Hotel is well situated for lots of local attractions. It has a car park and Holt is a beautiful place to stay . The room was great and the breakfast delicious. We will come and stay again.

Really tasty, well presented food. Would have given an excellent had I been able to taste the cajun on the cajun chicken I ordered. My wife really enjoyed her fish cakes. Chips made from sweet potatoes were different and less fattening

Really good food menu and great selection of wines & beers. When we stayed the breakfast had great choices and good service

Eat here with a group and also individually. No complaints at all , staff very friendly but not intrusive.

Car parking was a bit tight but OK. After being welcomed and shown to our table, we were left alone to pick our meal choices and not constantly bothered with fake 'bonhomie', Choice was wide and on arrival, excellent. Not a restaurant to go to because it's late or you cant be bothered to cook - definitely one for occasions.

stayed over in may very friendly staff, food very good rooms to be of a good standard would go back had lunch on patio area very nice in the sun

Went here for my friends wedding. Hotel, staff and food were great. No one warned us about the taxi service. When we left our friends wedding reception at 11 we couldn't get a single taxi as they were all "fully booked". Our hotel was a mile away and our friends hotel was 6 miles away. Resulting us to walk back to our hotel down dark country lanes which was very dangerous. We also walked past an empty taxi that could have probably dropped us that little further back. The next morning we tried to call a taxi for our friends to go back to their hotel and they said it was too far to drive 6 miles home. Very unhelpful and inconsiderate taxi companies who aren't at all bothered by people's health and safety.

We visited The Lawns for a get together after my father-in-laws funeral. We were all made very welcome by the staff, there was a lovely buffet and endless supply of tea & coffee also a lovely bar. A few of us stayed the night, the rooms were very homely with tea, coffee, hot chocolate & bottled water. The breakfast was freshly cooked & plenty of it. We all said we would deffinately return . All in all it made a very sad occasion a pleasant day well done to all the staff.

This is a lovely place, nice decour, reasonable menu, good food, wine is a little pricey, it would be 5 STAR with exception of the staff being a little detached from the customer, there is no eye contact with customers, the response to requests is a bit slow, even when staff were standing doing little or nothing, it was hard to get their attention.We had a lovely meal, again a little slow, we attended on a friday evening in February, there was 6-8 people at the bar, plus 3 tables of people, we were 6 people at a table eating and only one other table was eating throughout our evening there.

Charming Hotel & staff.Food was excellent,room was nice & cosy.Prices are reasonable for an establishment of that size.Would recommend for people to give it a try

We loved all our food ! The seafood was fresh with zinging flavour and ,if you like slow pork belly you are in heaven

We descended on this restaurant after visiting an Antiques Event at Voewood House in Holt. The venue is very pleasant, warm and welcoming. We ordered the 'half chicken x 2 and the Korma. When the chicken arrived, it was quite an unpleasant anaemic colour of grey and my first worry was 'is it cooked'. Surprisingly it was cooked well all the way through however, the colour and texture wasn't at all pleasant as it had clearly been pre-prepared and finished off in a deep fryer? Our friends Korma was stringy and quite inedible which must have been apparent when clearing the table as he left most of it and the waiter didn't even bother to ask whether there was anything wrong. We won't be returning and must get into the habit of rejecting food after the first bite which isn't really the "English thing to do". There's really no excuse for lazily prepared food.

The lawns is a family friendly place that does good quality food. Good service coffee is a bit weak for my taste but my partner's Mum loves it.

We were staying at the Lawns and chose to eat in the hotel's Dining room each night. Both their menu and wine list are both excellent and sensibly priced. We had an excellent meal on each evening, with very good service.

This Restaurant is well presented and staff are very welcoming. From ordering to serving is a reasonable time which suggests food is freshly cooked. We were a party of twelve and most were pleased with their food. The Lamb Roast was praised, but others rated theirs as just OK. Overall the group were satisfied.Just a quick note - check your Bill.

Good for families or just a light lunch with a friend. I can ride right in on my little mobility scooter and the staff are always helpful. Good food - small menu, but fresh and well presented. The garden is lovely if it's fine, sheltered and sunny.

The bedrooms have been renovated and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Good home cooked food. Weirdly, you enter the hotel from the rear through a lean-to sort of conservatory. Parking at rear.

We booked this hotel for our anniversary and was very disappointed. We had a large room with a Kingsize bed. The bathroom tiles had black on the grouting and a rusty towel rack over the bath. A broken wall lamp which was covered with a cloth the staff did mention this it would not have been a problem if the room had been up to scratch. We did have dinner the first night but was not very impressed we found the breakfast very greasy and not very good. So all in all we would not be going back

Lovely meal, we booked and they moved us to a larger table.My salmon fish cakes were slightly not hot enough.Husband happy with his duck.Cheesecake quite delicious.

While looking round the very pretty village of Holt, we decided to check out The Lawns, as I had been recommended to it. They have a good menu, and it compares favorable to the other restaurants, who did seem to be more expensive. Both my wife and I chose salads, which were small, but very good. The staff were helpful, and served us with a smile.

Just a lovely place to chill out after a busy day, lovely garden, staff great, very clean and tidy, situated in the lovely town of Holt, where there is much to see whilst wandering

If you're looking for a lunchtime break from exploring Holt and area you should try tihis venue. Good food,wine,and beers.We sat in the lovely suntrap of a garden on our visit but the bar/restaurant looked good for those cooler more unpleasant days. Pleasant staff,service with a smile, plus that all important carpark.