The Livesey Arms in North East Lincolnshire

We came to the Livesey Arms for Sunday lunch as it was recommended to us. Unfortunately the service was poor and the meal was tiny. I only had two roast potatoes the size of brussel sprouts. Our desserts came at different times so we couldn’t all eat them together. Although the portions were tiny, they did taste good. There is also a particularly rude waitress. All in all it was very disappointing and when I emailed a complaint they didn’t even have the courtesy to reply.

Lovely food and good service, unfortunately the room was quite cold so the plates didn’t stay warm and we were quite cold. Would certainly go again but would enquire if they had lit the fires or turned up the heating when we booked. Doesn’t sound like a big thing but it spoiled the ambience

Managed to squeeze us in for a Sunday lunch. Food really lovely. Service second to none. Can highly recommend and next time we are in the area we will be back.

Another excellent Sunday lunch at this warm and welcoming pub/restaurant. The food is always delicious, the staff attentive and friendly and the service very good. It was extremely busy there today, but service was still excellent and timely and the usual high standards maintained.

Plenty of choice on the menu. Food not quite as high a standard as you’d expect from the prices…it’s not as good as they think it is! Good, friendly service. Won’t recommend as other great cheaper places in the area,

Fantastic 90th Birthday Celebration for my Father.Agi Laura and Team made the evening so very special for our Family .Food delicious we all loved every course and the canapes were exceptional .10/10 .A very memorable evening we love the livesey arms .Thank you so much for everything much appreciated .

Very popular pub just off the A16, well worth a visit. Starter of confit duck leg was good, the roast dinner was very good. I opted for the cheese board to finish, followed by coffee. A very good value meal in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

I have lived locally for about seven years in Legbourne, and for a long time now, I have wanted to visit this pub. Myself, my girlfriend and her parents booked for their 3 course lunch menu on Saturday, 9th March 2024. I cannot recommend this pub enough, the service was brilliant, the atmosphere was great, and the food was to die for. We had the set lunch menu of three courses, and every course was amazing! We did not take our dog, but the pub is dog friendly in the bar. We will be returning on public transport to spend an afternoon of food and drink with our pooch!

The night before Mother’s Day unfortunately meant that we started as 1 of 2 tables in the restaurant and ended up alone with the staff organising the tables for the next day, hence there was no atmosphere. The staff were friendly, the food was good - lovely ingredients but a little under seasoned for me. The scallops were beautifully cooked and the bread delicious. The risotto was a little under whelming but very edible. The duck my partner had was soft and well cooked.We didn’t stay for puddings or coffee due to the lack of atmosphere. We will come again perhaps on a Friday night.

I was returning from a morning in Grimsby and decided on a pub lunch. I had been expecting a traditional country pub, but found a venue for fine dining. The staff was friendly and attentive to customers' needs. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. I had the lamb, which was incredibly tender. I will certainly return in the near future!

i visited here today with my son and his girlfriend for Sunday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it . Everything was perfect, we were warmly welcomed and the decor with the wood burning stoves was lovely . We had the three courses and everything was delicious and beautifully presented all at avery reasonable price. I shall be visiting again and will berecommending it to everyone .

This place had been recommeded by a friend and we were not disappointed. My husband had the Seafood Supper, a friday night 3 course special for £25, and I had the Hake for £20. Each was cooked beautifully with a good selection of vegetables. My only slight disappointment was the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It was very ordinary and not up to the standard of the other courses.

We visited today for Sunday lunch and had a very enjoyable time. The staff were friendly and efficient, the atmosphere was lovely especially with the 2 woodburning stoves and the food was second to none.We enjoyed all 3 courses equally. All beautifully presented and packed with flavour.Don't be put of by previous reviews relating to the service charge as this was NOT included on our bill so it's great that management have listened to their customers!We shall recommend and return!!

Looking for somewhere to have lunch when I remembered going to the Liversey Arms many moons ago. Didn’t know if it would still be open or what. Well it’s definitely open and well worth the venture out. My wife and I both had the fish & chips which were very tasty and filling. Washed down with a pint of Timothy Taylor ale with coffee to finish. Well worth the price and definitely going again.

Having taken my mum to The Comfy Duck for her birthday last year and walking out as it was so bad the pressure was on this year to find somewhere much better. The Livesey Arms didn't disappoint. The staff were attentive upon arrival and made us all feel welcome and the wood burner made the restaurant comfortably cosy. A well presented bar and selection of gin also helped.My mum and I had the crispy pork terrine which was very nice, tho an extra piece of rhubarb wouldn't have gone a miss. My wife had the goats cheese bonbons and onion jam which she thoroughly enjoyed. The fresh bread that was on the table was lovely. My wife and mum had the lamb and I the roast beef. Both were perfectly cooked, tho I can see why some would think the beef a little under done, and came with a generous side of fresh seasonal veg. No room for dessert unfortunately.Yes a service charge is added, but I didn't begrudge paying it as we had a very enjoyable meal.

Went for lunch with friend from Cookery school. Starter of wine cured beef with parsnip & beetroot crisps, parmigiano, and various beautiful little pickles was well thought through & utterly delicious, as was the salmon and smoked haddock fishcake. The fish & chips with sauce tartare and mushy peas also absolutely excellent: thin beer battered first class hake, flaky and juicy. Many other things on the menu that I would like to try, so I'll be back soon. Thank you Agostinho.

I recently had a lovely meal here with friends. The menu was so mouth watering I struggled with which dishes to choose. But the soup and salmon were perfectly cooked, well presented and full of taste. The pub gave a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and the spacing between tables was good. The service was just right and the timing between courses was just right too. I am looking forward to going back and taking my family.

We called here for sunday lunch....in fairness the food was ok ...a 7/10 was our rating

Highly recommend a visit to The Livesey Arms. We had a fantastic meal, each course did not fail to deliver, especially the duck. The restaurant with warm and welcoming. Looking forward to visiting again in the new year.

I visited with some friends just before Christmas and I have to say I was impressed buy the food, atmosphere and service.

Sadly main meal extremely insignificant, two of us ordered fish and chips which consisted of a small cuboid shape but barely cooked underneath the batter . Taken back resulting in the four of us eating at differing intervals. Expensive meal for four the desert was the best course but very disappointing and very little front of house support . Have eaten here before but sadly won’t be returning .....

Ate here on a Sunday lunchtime service. First thing's first, the food was good, the only slight niggle was the fact that the beef was served very rare and one of our party had to send lunch back and request fully cooked meat (however this was dealt with well by the serving staff).

Recently had a Birthday celebration lunch here with a large group of friends. The whole event went very well indeed with a good atmosphere and good food throughout. Everybody was very happy with the food which was cooked to order. No delays and all went very smoothly. This was a return visit and we think that Agostinho has really got into his stride and is making this place well above average.

Was taken here by friends...and like true friends, they only take you to good places. This a great pub, under new ownership and being resurrected....if not quite from the grave, then from mediocrity. It really is a very welcoming place and larger than it first appears. No, it's not a barn of a place, but a series of rather nice separate areas which make it feel quite intimate. Log fires really add to the effect. The menu is really good and the food quality, and presentation, does justice to the fresh ingredients used. Wine list is certainly better than the usual "Pub with food" standard, but without needing a mortgage to buy a glass...or even a bottle. If you just want to pop in for a drink and a natter, they seem quite happy with that. New owners haven't been in that long, but have already wrought major changes, (particularly on the food side), and are still, to some extent, feeling their way. Entertainment evenings are now being featured. I'm sure that this will blossom into a great venue and I can only recommend you try it. I really doubt you'll be anything but pleased that you did.

Just returned from 2nd visit in less then 3 weeks. 1st time was very good but poor service from waiting staff on quiet Tuesday night.

Came back & this time we had starters.

Five of us enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch. It was, for three of us, (including the writer), our first visit. The welcome was friendly and the staff attentive and efficient throughout out stay. The draught bitters and Aspall Cider were very good and the wine (Merlot and Pino Grigio) excellent quality. We were given some lovely home-made (?) bread and butter before our starters of Cauliflower Soup, Chicken Strips and Fishcakes - very tasty. The mains of Beef and Lamb Shoulder were also of good quality, with very good vegetables, Yorkshire Puds and gravy. They were only too pleased, on request, to add Yorkshire Puds to the Lamb dishes. The sweets and cheese boards were very good too - altogether an excellent meal - at a very reasonable price for a three course meal.

We called here on our way home from mablethorpe we only found it because of road works diversions.ample parking smart decor and lovely food.will call again soon.

We visited the Restaurant on a Saturday evening.

Stopped at The Livesey Arms with my parents by chance en route to the Humber Bridge as it looked pleasant from the outside. Asked if we could bring our two (well behaved) dogs in and to our pleasant surprise they were allowed in the bar area where we could also order food. The bar area itself was very comfortable and clean with imaginative quirky decor. So far so good.... The menu had what I would call classics with a twist and also things for the more adventurous. I had squid rings for starter and pan fried sea bass with home made fresh pasta and a delicious sauce. I think it was one of the best meals out I have ever had! The portions were just right but the flavours were phenomenal. You could absolutely tell that the food is made with expertise and care. This is definitely somewhere I would go out of my way to visit again.

After contacting the owner regarding my food allergies earlier in the week I was able to enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch without the worry of being ill. I would definitely recommend a visit to this establishment we will certainly be visiting again.

We came across The Livesey Arms by chance as we were desperately looking for somewhere to lunch and the place that came up on our sat nav was not this one but this was the first we came to so pulled in and how glad I was. The food was great, we had fish but the bonus was the home made bread that came with it, I could have made a meal out of that alone it was so tasty. The service was excellent and there was a comfy feel about the whole place, We will certainly visit here again on our next trip in to Lincolnshire and will and would recommend.

We have been to this restaurant before and always enjoyed the food. This time we managed to book a table for a Theme night which is held on the first Friday of the month. This has proved so popular that it sells out almost as soon as the theme is announced and so it has now been extended to a Saturday night for the last 2 occasions.

5 friends were visiting the area for the first time for the BH weekend and chose this place for the main event. We weren't disappointed. The photos do it justice, it's really well appointed and proportioned well too. The food is superb and the service was second to none. It's got a great frontage we're you can sit with drinks if the weathers good and a small intimate bar area indoors. Spotlessly clean and very professionally run. There was also a lone acoustic guitarist playing on the night which just made it perfect. Thanks for a great night, if we were back in Lincolnshire we'd head to right to The Livesey Arms for sure.

Found this place on TripAdvisor & decided to give it a go, two adults a teen & a 6yr old.

First visit under new ownership. Enjoyed a lovely tasteful lunch in friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Will certainly be returning soon.

It was very quiet, but there were a couple of other occupied tables and a very nice atmosphere with pleasant unobtrusive background music. Service very good - if a little too fast for a leisurely lunch - however if it was a quick business lunch then the timing was perfect. Ham croquettes very tasty. As was the smoked salmon and poached egg. Fish and chips also good with a nice size piece of fish - not too big. Desserts yummy too. Generally nice relaxing ambience with a small but nice menu. Greatly appreciated the attention given to the gentleman with us who has poor mobility - very eager to help in any way.

We called in on Thursday 1st June for lunch just off the cuff. We found the staff most helpful. The lunch was very good indeed we both had the salt and pepper crispy squid with saffron aioli and salad to start with followed by the pan-fried sea bass, fennel, rocket and new potato salad, caper dressing. We will definitely try again.

We called in to the Livesey Arms for lunch today. We sat outside in a lovely sunny spot in an attractive setting. The food choice and quality we had was exceptional for a pub and worth money charged. The new manager/owner is trying hard to surpass the previous high standards of this pub/restaurant and certainly to judge by what we were served has done well on his extensive lunch offering. I look forward to going back in the evening to try the new dinner menu.

I visited on my way through to Grimsby (about 15 minutes away) I was very impressed with the décor and the ambience of the Livessy Arms which is bright and welcoming. I had the Haloumi main course served with roasted vegetables which was delicious. My friend has the fish and chips and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately due to our time restraints I couldn't fit in another course in but will definitely return! The home made bread and Poacher butter was a really nice touch. The new owner clearly takes pride in what he does.

I am allergic to meat therefore asked for the crab starter with out the ham . I repeated this twice , yet it came with the ham. I asked could the ham be removed, to which the owner speaks loudly "why are you allergic to meat " I replied quietly yes I am . He seemed slightly apologetic when he realised I also ordered monkfish for Sunday lunch . Unlikely to return especially as the food was poor and way overpriced. Had lovely meals here many times with the last owners who justified the £22 for 2 course lunch

Overpriced for what turned out to be an underwhelming Sunday roast. We think under new management hence the change in standards. Orders taken incorrectly and two meals sent back as cold. Waitress was lovely- chef kept coming out sitting and chatting with friends at the nearby dining table.previous owners justified the coatings in their standards . Perhaps new people just need time to bed in ?!?!?!

This may be a little village pub, but the meals would be a credit to many restaurants. You will not be paying pub grub prices as you are going to be eating something special.

The food was good. Ours was slightly over cooked from what we had ordered (steak) but still tasty. Some tables were in better locations than others. We were next to where sauces and condiments were stored, and so every 5 mins had a member of staff leaning over the side of our table. Not very pleasant. The service let the restaurant down. It was a bit over casual for the prices and the type of establishment they are trying to be. The staff rattled through options, didn't explain there were additional charges and called us guys 3 times per sentence (literally). This is a rural location with the average age that evening was about 70 years old. And half the customers are not guys! This is enough for me not to return. They need to be aware who their customers are.

Small menu but good choice within this. Not heap but high quality? Really impressed with the quality of the service. Best food in the local area. Will definitely be coming back

Went here for a family gathering, there were 15 of us and 5 of them where children. Food was a normal standard not what I was told, it was alright let's say. The children of the party just wanted normal vegetables which they didn't so they went hungry!! The only thing they did have was ice-cream! Not very filling!! Staff where pleasant enough, the younger ones in there late teens early twenties where spot on, really nice, but the chap who came round to take the orders was stuck up! We where all upset to say the least! Didn't have a good time and won't be going out that way again!

We visited this establishment a couple of weeks ago. I have to say the place has been transformed and is very stylish and well appointed. A lot of investment has clearly been put in and it shows.We were a party of six, the food, though not plentiful was excellent. The menu we thought was a tad limited.My only criticism would be the cost for what is after all, a pub. Starters are all over a fiver, some are £8, which we feel is more in keeping with a special occasion and not the kind of place you would visit regularly .I wish them all the best as they are doing a great job, I just hope they don't get over ambitious in their expectations. There are many competitors around which we are trying all the time.Next stop, the Swallow Inn, which is under new management. Menu looks great and prices much keener.

We are avid regulars, going sometimes three times a week. It is always a treat. Rosie and her staff are always very hospitable and welcoming. The food is always locally sourced which we love and the Josper Grill night is fab! If you like cocktails you are in for a treat. Try the Espresso Martinis made by Jasper! We spent New Year's Eve there this NYE just gone and it was perfect. The live music was brilliant for dancing and the atmosphere was fantastic. We love The Livesey and have taken many friends with us who agree. If you're looking for a relaxed, friendly place, we good quality, locally sourced food then this is the place for you.

Me and my wife have visited this restaurant before and enjoyed the food and service. We enjoyed it that much we decided to book for our anniversary. Food was good but we had to wait for parts of the meal, we had incorrect and missing cutlery which we had to ask for. We ordered a bottle of prosecco which the waiter dribbled all over the table. In summary the food was let down by poor service. We will not be visiting again

My brother and I have dined here on several occasions and the level of quality is absolutely consistent. Very simply Chef Rosie Dicker understands food - how it should be prepared, cooked and presented on a plate. Don't come here expecting 10 choices of main courses on the menu - there will be about 4 all cooked popping fresh and then served. The service and ambience are first rate.

We were lucky enough to be treat to a lovely meal here just after Christmas. The food was delicious and nicely presented and surroundings very cosy.

Really nice place for a meal. Comfortable and relaxing with tasteful decor all contributing to a lovely ambience. Good beers and wine which are not necessarily overpriced.Food is excellent although portion size might be disappointing to some.

As occasional visitors from the West Midlands we appreciate better food than we can get locally together with a warm welcome. On Christmas Eve the venue bent over backwards to accommodate our family party and got our Christmas off to a great start. Highly recommended.

I've been meaning to write a review for a while regarding this pub. We have attended with extended family and young children and a group of friends and nothing is too much trouble. I have eaten at Winteringham fields, The Hope and Anchor and The Pipe and Glass locally, which are all fantastic eateries, so I like to think I recognise a decent meal when I taste it.They don't do a specific kids menu but are happy to adapt the adult meals and there are some good choices on the menu for kids including fish and chips and ham and eggs.The steaks are amazing. Cooked to perfection and tender every time, and I've eaten here many times now. The menu is limited to around 6 starters and mains (plus bar menu) but changes every time we go. They use fresh local ingredients and everything is cooked from scratch. We've had lamb suet pudding and lobster here on various visits, all with a bit of a twist to make the menu unique.They have an excellent choice of wines, beer and non alcoholic drinks. The staff are polite and attentive. You can usually book at short notice. I rang up today to ask to book for xmas eve and my family aren't getting here until just before 3pm. After a quick chat with the chef, the gentleman on the phone came back and said they would keep the kitchen open late for us so we could come out to dinner there. How often do you get service like that these days? Brilliant.

We knew nothing about the place and booked it only the day before for quite a big table. They were able to fit us in. Seemed a little bit disorganised but the food was very nice. Recommend the pork belly. Would likely go again if I was in the area.

This was by no means the first time that we have been to The Livesey nor will it be the last. Apart from the decor being absolutely lovely the food was superb. It honestly was one of the best meals I've had and we eat out quite often. My husband had the Josper grilled steak which he said was 'perfect' and I had Monkfish. The Monkfish was cooked beautifully, so moist and the Grenobloise sauce was so perfectly balance. It really was a joy to eat. If you want to eat somewhere a bit special then this is the place to go and it is also a very romantic setting, and very fine dining. Can't fault it.

Booked for a family meal out on a Saturday early evening to take advantage of the bar menu. It was still a very expensive meal , even though we had a ' bar meal'The prices are ridiculous- £14 for a pie, served with veg but no potatoes? and the only vegetarian main course was a single ravioli - £16 ? Who are they kidding? My young son had a steak sandwich, which was so rare it was still bleeding- not suitable to serve to a child. Very small portions of puddings at £7.50 rounded off what I thought was a total rip off meal. We were very disappointed, can't understand what the hype is about as it was very poor value for money. The pub has been insensitively renovated and has lost its character. The young serving staff however were the only redeeming factor.

The menu was exciting as usual, the greeting was warm, the food was delicious, the service was attentive without being over the top and the atmosphere was great! The Livesey never disappoints. I love the small details..the homemade fresh bread..the beautiful linen napkins. Thank you Rosie and team for another enjoyable night out!

We returned to our favourite Louth eatery again last weekend...twice! It was lovely seeing my mother demolish an enormous plate of mussels with home-made bread, and my lobster was excellent too. The food on Sunday (particularly the salted caramel chocolate mousse) was equally good. Again, the staff were so helpful with my mother in her wheelchair. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Suspect it won't be long before we're back.

At very short notice eight of us were accommodated for dinner last Saturday, 15th October 2016. The whole evening was delightful with excellent food and wine served by extremely pleasant, efficient and helpful staff. We were particularly impressed by our young waitress. All in all we had a wonderful evening and are very grateful to Rosie for making room for us at such short notice. Several of us had eaten there before and once again were not disappointed. It is one of the very best places in this area.

We have been here a few times now and each time the service, the food and the ambiance were all excellent.The menu is very seasonal and really top notch. The food cooked on the Josper grill are mouth wateringly tender and well flavoured, but there is much more to it than that. It's friendly, the service is great, the food is excellent and even the decor is lovely.I cannot praise it enough.I would, and have recommended it to friends.

Our lunch at the Livesey Arms was delicious. The place has clearly be recently refurbished as it has a new and modern feel about it, in what is a delightful old building. The beer was excellent (Timothy Taylor's Landlord). Our party of three all had different meals. We each loved our choices. All three meals were served with the most delicious chips.Clearly the chef, Rosie, takes great pride in her work. She kept coming out of the open plan kitchen to see how things were going front of house.Really looking forward to coming back, perhaps for dinner one evening.Very highly recommended.

Great meal, the choices are all tempting and you would be hard pushed not to find something to choose. The staff were polite, smiling and very informed. I am sure this has come from good training, but they did it with ease. The food was very well presented without being over fancy. The Goats cheese as a starter was a real delight. We were visiting friends but will return, good luck with he future. Justine and Mark Twogood.

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch here. Perfect roast beef and delicious marmalade sponge pudding. The staff, although young, were very attentive - from the young man on the bar who recommended a delicious gin, to the waiting staff who timed our courses perfectly. Will definitely return.

We recently discovered this gem of a place quite by chance on one of my husband's meandering drives through the countryside around Louth. We have now visited about 5 times in the last 2 months and have been met by consistently high standards of food and service. The macaroni cheese with lobster yesterday was to die for, and a few weeks ago my mother demolished her rack of lamb which is the first time she has finished a plate of food as she has been unwell. The food is outstanding. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to help. the facilites are excellent. My mother is in a wheelchair, and this is the most wheelchair friendly place I have come across. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Mum, dad and myself just came for the a little drive on a lovely afternoon. We stopped for a drink and some lunch. The presentation is spot on, with good portion sizes.The gentleman behind the bar was approachable and helpful with the menus.The decor inside is very welcoming and cosy.We will be coming back for sure!

On our annual holiday to my home town in Lincolnshire we always have at least one meal at The Livesey Arms. It must be said that this place never disappoints, if anything it is getting better. Food is freshly cooked from prime ingredients by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Unlike some places in the area the portions are of a reasonable size rather than the overpowering heaps I find off putting. The steaks and lamb chops were of particular merit.A great effort and a credit to Rosie and team.

My friends have been here 3 times ; they are good cooks & know how things should be done. The Livesey also knows how things should be done and everything the 3 of us ordered was fabulous.A friendly welcome, designer Gin & Fever tree tonic , good wine (rather dear),lovely decor all added to our evening. The view of the sunset across the road through the trees was the icing on the cake.

Great meal & great service again. Sea trout & samphire plus an exquisite sweet of marmalade sponge with drambuie custard & marmalade ice cream. Best sweet I've had in years. Well done!

We visited on a sunday and had the 3 course lunch menu, the lamb was delicious and my husband also loved the beef. We opted to share a chocolate nemesis which I'm glad of as it was very indulgent! lovely though! We will be back

We visited for supper last Saturday night and had an amazing meal. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was excellent across the board. Perfectly cooked ribeye steaks, very good sea trout and much more. The food was well worth it and we will definitely be back. It was as good a meal out as we have had in Lincolnshire in the last ten years.

We called last minute on Saturday night needing a table for 6 after our prebooked meal elsewhere was cancelled. Despite them stopping cooking at 9pm they welcomed us, provided the most amazing food and were incredibly helpful.Out of the 6 of us 4 had steak which was cooked to perfection, I like mine rare and it was pink in the middle, seared to perfection and with so much flavour and juice. We all commented the next day how great that steak was - to the point I asked my husband if it was myself or the steak in a house fire which would he choose...safe to say it wasn't me!!Whilst the restaurant is small it has a brilliant atmosphere, the perfect balance between background noise so you don't feel you have to whisper but not so loud you have to shout.I genuinely cannot say enough how much I like the food and service at The Livesey Arms

Great, recently re-vamped, bistro pub in the Wolds near Louth. Good beers and excellent menu. Our second visit and it won't be the last, wonderful!

Haven't been here for years but went for the steak night a few days ago. Absolutely amazing. Couldn't fault a thing. Service, food, décor and price all spot on. Will definitely be back.

Visited The Livesey Arms with a couple of friends on Saturday 14th May. Not been for a number of years but had heard it was good which indeed it was. The place was buzzing when we arrived and we were welcomed as soon as we walked in.The food was great with a good menu, lovely bread and plenty to tempt us all. Fresh asparagus, local smoked salmon and goats cheese soufflé for starters, with steak and chicken colchetto for main. The home made ice cream was scrumptious although would have been good to sample the catalan flavour but will return for that.All in all a great evening and will look forward to returning.

Visted here with my mum, husband and 4 month old. The food was excellent the only niggle we could have is more shortbread with the sorbet!The restaurant was clean and so were the toilets, unfortunately I couldn't find the baby changing facilities, and had to change baby in the disabled toilet floor, luckily it was very clean!Will definitely come here again when next in the area.

Very delicious vegetarian lasagne scrumptious will definitely be back great to see not the usual run of the mill vegetarian dishes. More creativity keeps us returning

Visited on a Sat night and although it was busy, the staff were very organised and efficient, Also knowledgable about menu. The food itself was faultless and we all enjoyed our meals very much. There was a really good atmosphere in the restaurant and tables were far enough away from each other to give some privacy. A fantastic night.

Dined here with my brother on what was clearly a very busy Saturday evening. Bags of ambience, excellent food and service. Have used this restaurant several times whilst visiting the area and it never disappoints . We shall be returning!

Had a really good dining experience, food excellent tasty, well presented. Staff very friendly and made a good memorable night for all the right reasons

We've been visiting family in Ludborough for 20 years and have been waiting for the Livesey to become really good. We went last night and to our pleasure they've finally nailed it! A menu with the brief of Honest British Flavour, lived up to the warm welcome. Sticking close to seasonal and local Lincolnshire produce the choice was classy and varied enough for all to enjoy.Service was good, and well paced for an evening. All courses were delicious and the selection of drinks was equally good to match. We look forward to coming back.

Not going to say too much but came here a couple of weeks ago for Sunday dinner the place looks lovely but I can't say the same for the food. For what I paid I would have expected the quality to be to a very high standard which it definitely was not. I will not be returning.

Looking for a nice village pub for Sunday lunch and brilliantly this one had tables free at last minute (surprisingly) my partner and I attended with three children under 2! Stunning looking pub amazingly presented, service was well above standard lovely and polite and very understanding of the mischievous young children. Was worried about children upsetting the locals so moved away to a quieter seat to which one of the guys from the group approached us and said there was no need as the children were just "children" and we're lovely! Met a lovely couple in there and spoke to some other lovely people, such a friendly environment. Good was fantastic, amazing compliments to the chef! Al Carte sort of food, price was what you'd expect for such amazing food! Had a lovely time and will be making regulars out of us. Fantastic!!

This was our first visit for some years and I must say that the changes are impressive. Open plan with log burner made it very cosy. We visited with friends on a Saturday lunchtime, it was fairly quiet but that's what made it nice for us as we were having a catch up. Three of us had the special on the day which was shepards pie served with cale. Chips were extra. Our other member of the party had fish and chips which was also very good . Only slight comment was that we would have liked a selection of veg.rather than just cale.

We visited The Livesey Arms today for our Valentines Day lunch. I am not sure the decor and lay out of the building is quite to my taste, and we thought it was a shame the stove wasn't lit in the bar area. However when we were taken through to our table there was a cheerful fire burning and we were lucky enough to be seated near it.We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived, and the service throughout was excellent. As to the food, which after all is the most important part of the visit, it was superb. I like my beef very rare, and my husband likes his fairly well done, and for both of us it was perfectly cooked, with a good variety of fresh seasonal vegetables. A very drinkable bottle of wine at a reasonable price rounded the meal off perfectly. I feel very mean not giving the Livesey the full 5. It is probable one of those places that look better in the evening with ambient lighting so I look forward to giving that a try. One thing is for sure, we will be returning what ever time of day we can.

Had a wonderful mid-week meal here with family (Josper Grill Menu).Delicious, locally sourced with thoughtful touches. The homebaked oatcakes with the cheeseboard were particularly good.Friendly and welcoming staff, great atmosphere.

lovely starter of duck breast followed by beef bavette which was wonderful ,lovely choice of sweets .excellent service .will go again .

One of the best pub Sunday .lunches I've had . Good food agentive staff nice atmosphere. What more can I say.

Been looking for a venue for family birthday meal so thought we d try first. Glad we did starters were fine although sons soup was small. Fish and chips were under cooked looked ok on outside but raw batter within and hard chips both times. 2nd times was actually less cooked. As previous had mentioned the best thought i must try. Both other meals steak also undercooked chips the meat in both other dishes over cooked. My meal was taken off bill thank goodness otherwise a very expensive mistake. slightly overpriced, the food just not as good as should be. As i was hungry still the desserts were tasty.Wouldn't rush back.

We visited The Livesey Arms and can only describe it as outstanding!! From the moment we arrived we received a warm friendly welcome. Nothing too much trouble. The food was some of the best iv eaten in this County and anyone looking for a special place to eat with excellent local produce need look no further, I could say more but suggest you try it for yourself!

We reside in Shrewsbury. We visited friends and family in Louth, Lincolnshire. Following a recommendation we booked a table for seven persons dining at 1900 hours on Thursday 20th August 2015. The Livesey Arms is located in a quiet village off the main A16 road. It is immediately apparent when entering the premises that cleanliness is an important factor in running the restaurant. The kitchens are highly visible and a credit to any establishment. What I did like was the contemporary décor in comparison to the aged building. Best restaurant plaques are on display and the establishment certainly lived up to its reputation. Following an excellent dinner, which comprised of a starter - salmon, crab and avocado; followed by mains; rack of lamb, new potatoes, carrots, French beans & gravy. Following dinner, we were presented with a complimentary plate of chocolate brownies. At the end of a delightful evening, the owner approached the table and offered the group a complimentary drink from the bar. A brilliant way to conclude an excellent evening in this fine dining restaurant. I congratulate the management team, well done!!

After reading all the positive feedback we decided to lunch at the Livesey Arms. We were very impressed with the building which had been transformed since our last visit some years ago. Unfortunately we did not feel the food met with our expectations. It was very unimaginative and could only be described as average at best and certainly not value for money. The chips were overcooked as was the egg, the ploughman's lunch was very bland and served without butter which we had to ask for. The service was o.k. but certainly not welcoming and as the restaurant and bar were both very quiet an effort to lift the atmosphere would have been appreciated.

Were not blessed with many decent pubs & restaurants this side of Lincolnshire, so thank god this place exists!Finally somebody who gets it. Great food & wine menu, served in an amazing environment. In fact this is some of the best decor I've seen locally in any pub... No swirly carpets and certainly no dark dingy interior here!We had rib-eye steak and it was truly melt in your mouth. Friendly talented staff and the place has a great ambience. This really should be supported by so many more in order to keep decent places that really make the effort to remain open.

This was our first visit so we weren't sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised. The decor was very welcoming and fresh, the staff were very friendly and professional and the food was fabulous.We had the goats cheese and duck terrine starters and both has fish and chips for main. The fish was the best I have tasted in a restaurant ever!We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will return....and will recommend to friends

First visit to The Livesey Arms a few weeks ago ans we were very, very impressed. Lovely decor, friendly staff and delicious food. The staff were all so attentive and extremely pleasant. The food was amazing, our table of four had very clean plates for all courses, nothing was left. So glad we found this treasure and cannot wait for our next visit!!!

We have visited the Livesey Arms often and every time the meal is faultless. I would definitely recommend the monkfish starter and the Rib eye Steak! Both are amazing. The staff are extremely attentive and have been well trained, and the decoration of the restaurant is fabulous. If you would like a high quality meal with good service then this is the place to visit!

lovely ambience, attentive staff, excellent food and wine. Started with speciality bread, smoked salmon starter and lamb. The dessert was to die for- chocolate desert with raspberries and cream which we shared.

Hadn't been here for many years & went on a Groupon voucher deal. So pleased we did. Whole place has been re furbished. Very smart. Great ambiance, friendly courteous staff. Excellent food. My only problem was what to choose from the menu as I could have eaten any of the dishes, which is unusual for me! We shall definitely be returning sooner rather than later. I have to sample the delights of the rest of the menu!

Took up a Groupon offer to eat here.the meal was fabulous something totally different and very well presented and course great to eat. Will definitely be back when we have a special occasions or just to spoil ourselves and won't be needing a groupon voucher to tempt us in.

My husband and I went out for a drive this evening, with the intention of eating at a pub on the outskirts of Grimsby, fortunately for us it was fully booked, so we drove on to the Livesey Arms. What a find, we were lucky to get a table.( think it was because it was early evening)The food was superb and the service was excellent- definitely worth a visit.