The Old Reindeer in Newark and Sherwood

Fantastic food and service. We had a party of 28 adults and children for three course Xmas lunch. The food was first rate service excellent and value for money. After the meal we all relaxed in the beautiful lounge area and the children enjoyed a game of pool. A fantastic place would recommend it to everyone.

Recommend getting the Reindeer burger 😋 Ignore the other harsh reviews , was very impressed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing location , wonderful staff and even better food

A disappointing Sunday dinner! The beef was over cooked and chewy, the roast potatoes were not crispy at all and the gravy was very runny! We also ordered a bacon cheeseburger but didn’t get the bacon. We did mention it when asked how our food was and our server kindly offered to discount our meals without having to be asked, which we appreciated!

Gluten-free fish and chips! A real treat. Plenty of gluten-free options available. Fantastic value for money. Friendly staff. Pleasant environment.

Had Sunday lunch here and both me and my partner agree it’s probably one of the best we have had, nice surroundings, dog friendly,great staff and lovely food well done The Old Reindeer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Went for the carvery Sunday lunch which is no longer available. Website needs to be updated. Meat and Yorkshire pudding was lovely, however the rest was not. Gravy was cold, veg cold and under cooked. The roasties were rock hard and over cooked. And any extras such as parsnips or cauliflower cheese were added extras at over £4 each. We will not be returning.

Well appointed pub with reasonably priced food. Avoid asking for extra gravy though as they decided to charge me £1 for the privilege without notifying before getting the bill. When I went to pay, I informed them I thought this was a bit cheeky but they did nothing about it… a real shame.

Me and my family eat here every Sunday. Zayleigh and Hannah where excellent as always and always greet us with big smiles and remember out faces! Thanks again for great waitering every visit! Blake& Tash.

Fantastic Sunday lunch as usual, thank you 😁😁👍👍

Lovely weekend evening meal with friends and family. Lovely food and excellent service

We did hear good reviews about this place in which the staff were friendly and food came in good time. However.... one of us had chicken curry in which there was only 2 very small pieces of chicken. Another was the Reindeer burger which was very bland. Lemon meringue for dessert and again non of us could taste any lemon. Wasn't too expensive but unfortunately won't be returning anytime soon.

Four cask ales when I visited. The IPA from the west country was lovely and I will call in again just for this. There is a fair size car park round the back, looked like it was reasonably busy serving food. Tables out the front.

Came back to the Old Reindeer after 2 years. Learnt that it had been taken over since the last time we came and for a split second we were concerned if it would be as good, but we need not have worried and not disappointed! We were totally thrilled with the amazing 5 Star food. I had the steak and my partner had the Reindeer Burger. Couldn't have been better even purchased a pudding to take away as we couldn't eat it all.

Came back to the Old Reindeer after 2 years. Learnt that it had been taken over since the last time we came and for a split second we were concerned if it would be as good, but we need not have worried and not disappointed! We were totally thrilled with the amazing 5 Star food. I had the steak and my partner had the Reindeer Burger. Couldn't have been better, even purchased a pudding to take away as we couldn't eat it all.

Lovely place, lovely food and friendly staff

Went for a meal here last night, absolutely amazing. The steak and ale pie was to die for. That chef can cook a pie. That good we went back again today for lunch. The lasagne was blooming delicious. The pub itself is so nice and cosy. Zelie who served us both days was fabulous. Highly recommend and will definitely return. Absolutely fab u Lous.

Despite being short staffed, we were looked after and the food and portions were great. Prices were competitive locally. Wold go again.

I've stopped off here for lunch a few times now whilst out and about on the bike. The food has been excellent on each occasion, and the prices have been more than reasonable - I went during the week when they offer 2 for £16, or 1 for £9 on a variety of meals. I do like a steak pie, and theirs does not disappoint!!

Came for the first time today for Sunday lunch, absolutely delicious and the cauliflower cheese was very tasty. Would definitely return and will also recommend.

Called for lunch with family to find there is a menu at lunchtime 2 for 1 £16 . Good choice of meals and good size and delicious 👏👏👏Thankyou.😁

Had a lovely meal here tonight, the steak pie was very tasty yum, atmosphere great too nice and relaxed

Called in around 6pm on Tuesday evening with our dog. Excellent friendly service from barmaid who also served our food. We had fish & chips and gammon steak & chips. Both very good. We also called in the following afternoon for a pint after a long walk - sat in the beer garden (shame about the plastic grass but a comfortable area to the side of the pub). Inside, there are several different areas (one with a TV) including a section with leather sofas. Very attractive village pub with excellent friendly service - sorry we didn't ask the name of the barmaid to give her a proper mention.

Really nice food at a great price, you just need to update the decor and improve the ambiance and it will be a perfect venue.

Mediocre We were in the area so called for a roast dinner. The service was quick but the roast dinner was average readily plated up Definitely frozen mash & roasties huge yorkies , Turkey tender and veg ok but nothing spectacular £15 for large £13 for standard. Seated in the conservatory which on a warmer day would definitely need fans or air con. Staff friendly a nice cosy area at the front for a drink but sadly i would not travel for their food

Really nice village pub, welcoming and genial host, good range of pub grub and beers

What a gem of a pub from start to finish, We came on Saturday for lunch and it was fantastic the barman/waiter was very helpful and polite lovely little chap (thanks tom) i had the venison meatballs wow and Jane had the sirloin again cooked to perfection and was brought out by the headchef Will what a great polite man, You made our weekend Reindeer Thankyou

Called in around half two on Sunday 26th May! Smashing service, genuine family atmosphere, gorgeous food, friendly staff……to a person. Very welcoming! Definitely recommend to anyone…Get yourselves there

Fantastic service and food, had the steak and onion baguette it was beautiful. Will be back

A fantastic family friendly pub. Food is amazing and would highly recommend. Clean and tidy worth a visit

Not the tidiest pub, litter everywhere, judging a book by its cover perhaps. On a busy road. Real ale not cheap at 5.25 a pint. Standard chain pub food on offer.

Sadly the food took a long time to come and had items missing from 4 meals out of 7 (Kids meal last too). Elements of the food was really good. No service check and couldn’t catch the staff but did raise with them after the meal and £3 removed from the bill. The staff were pleasant but overwhelmed but the pub was not packed (Saturday night on a sunny bank holiday weekend with 2 staff is clearly not enough). A real shame as a good pub for a beer but not set up for any volume of food orders.

Great restaurant. Staff are pleasant. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Sunday dinner is delicious and good value. Hope to visit again when in the area.

The Sunday roast was absolutely fantastic 5 star ! Such friendly service and a great service too, I would highly recommend this place and I will definitely be coming back here , also very fair prices for the high quality of food .

Nice pub pleasant atmosphere, good food

Didn't eat here this time but the pub is very pleasant place with plenty of tables and the staff very willing to help. Will return soon to sample the food

A super visit after a 5 mile walk. A lovely setting and friendly staff. The Reindeer burgers were awesome and the coleslaw the best ever. A great family pub.

Great food and great service,with a menu to suit most tastes . We hadn't been here for a while ,so very pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back .

Absolutely amazing food and service. Me and my partner both had a blue steak and its really hard to find anywhere that can cook a decent blue steak but 10/10 for the chef was cooked to perfection

Beautiful food fantastic service definitely come back again

Just to say (and I can't stress this enough) there is no better fish and chips around than the reindeers or the Sunday lunch for that matter and reading a comment from a week ago saying something about the freshness of the fish and soggy chips is soooo false (we go alot) and the reason they don't do bread and butter with fish and chips i can imagine cause it's not Ian beales gresey spoon from eastenders, And you were very rude apparently from the moment you walked in.

Had an amazing Sunday dinner, yorkshire puddings were massive and tasted amazing, I had the beef and it was delicious, my children even cleared their plates

Lovely pub come in a few times now and have never been disappointed staff are friendly and landlord and landlady are lovely and very welcoming 5* for me

Had an amazing Sunday dinner, yorkshire pudding were massive and tasted amazing, I had the beef and it was delicious, my children even cleared their plater

Lovely pub and amazing service Staff very friendly and approachable Tried the venison burger this weekend and it was the best I’ve had Will definitely come again 5*

The Sunday roast is to die for and the staff are amazing to deal with and their service is great it is well worth a visit for food and drink

Another amazing Sunday Roast dinner, I would highly recommend the honey roasted parsnips, they were absolutely delicious, thank you so much guys. You really do give excellent service and food xx

We used to enjoy this restaurant, unfortunately it is not the same since being taken over, poor food and poor service. We had fish and chips, the fish was over done and didn’t taste fresh, chips were soggy. I requested bread and butter with mine, unfortunately the chef did not have any butter so I had to cancel this. If this doesn’t speak volumes I don’t know what does. Will not be returning.

Awesome visit today to the Old Reindeer at Edingley! We visited for lunch and drinks and were delighted with the quality and selection of food on offer. We had a selection of meals including the vegan burger, chicken burger, cheese burger, fish and chips and lasagne. The food was prepared to a very high standard and tasted great! The drinks on offer were awesome, including all of our favourite beers (Marston's Smooth, Beavertown and Moretti). Would highly recommend a visit! Especially on a sunny day as they have plenty of parking and outdoor seating available.

What can I say."Food to die for" Fantastic food and what value for money. I had a Large Beef roast Sunday dinner £14. Beef melted in mouth, porkies was massive, toasties with crispy bits on.. fresh vegetables to accompany it.... loads of horse raddish... Hidden gem.. We done to George, Tom and the team... best Sunday lunch we every eaten out... *****5 Star

The food was beautiful, the Yorkshire pudding was delicious and very large, the meat melted in your mouth! Everything arrived really quick. Will definitely be back…

Amazing food, amazing service & reasonably priced! We will definitely be back.

Called in for lunch yesterday meals what we had well worth the money ,husband had steak and ale pie and I had fish and chips never tasted fish like that in a long time ,will definitely going back lovely place made to feel welcome too

Lunch with grandchildren. Smaller portion menu - absolutely delicious and great value. Highly recommended, especially if you are out with kids.

We had the Sunday roast 2 beef and 1 turkey, regular, it was fantastic definitely value for money, the beef was really nice 2 large slices on mine 3 on dads, I don’t like mash potatoes so asked not to have any and possibly an extra roast roast potatoes which they did put extra on for me, the roast potatoes were full of flavour, the Yorkshire pudding was homemade and a very good size, the staff was friendly and welcoming, we will be going again

Visited on 3rd Feb 2024 with a large group. Very good service and lovely food. I'm glad it's under new management again, which means we will be happy to become regular visitors again.

Uncomftable made to feel unwelcome, kids swearing took over area in front ov fire area, poor puppy being fed food shouldn't be avin so sick on floor in front ov us,. wots wrong with staffing just lukin n laughing, told red hair woman n just shruggd. More interested in drinking than helping horrible feeling. Had food last year n was OK don't now if ill be back shame reallmy didn't stayn after seeing it all happen

Excellent food and service. Now. Thanks

Felt the staff were too busy to cope Food was nothing special Although one of our party said the steak and ale pie was good although the portion size was small

Met up with friends, I really can't understand why it wasn't busier, the environment is welcoming with caring staff, a log fire that was regularly attended to and the food was 5* I've not had a steak that nice in a long time, We should make more of an effort in supporting local businesses ...definitely be going again..thank you 😃

was working in area orange work trousers made to feel welcome food Sunday roast beef was really nice on my own with starter cream mushroom and pint lemonade £22.00 would recommend if your around there 😋

Excellent meal, really impressed, amazing service too! Certainly recommend😃

Fabulous Boxing Day lunch with family! Our family-group of 13 had a wonderful Boxing Day lunch at the Old Reindeer in Edingley. The food was superb - really delicious - and the service was good. The staff were very friendly and polite and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be heading to the Old Reindeer again soon for another meal in the new year!

What a shame. Ruined by rude staff member. My family have been coming here for many years for birthday celebrations and previously had the most amazing experiences. I booked a table on Christmas Eve (three weeks in advance) and due to traffic on the day we realised we were going to be late so I tried phoning to advise this. The phone wasn’t answered. We arrived 10 minutes late where we were greeted by the rudest person (Tom - I was told he was called) I said we have a table booked, he responded, have you? Well, you’re late. I explained I tried phoning and he asked for my number where he proceeded to get the pub phone to check the call log. I showed him my own call log where I had attempted to phone to explain we were running a little late. He said well everything’s off in the kitchen so I’ll have to check with the chef. Whilst he was checking we decided this is not how we wanted to be treated and left to save us any further poor service. Disgusting attitude, rude and now I think we dodged a bullet as many more people have come forward to say avoid as it’s massively gone down hill!

We went to the Old Reindeer on Boxing Day with our extended family, a party of 13. We were well looked after and had lovely food and good service.

In forty years of working in the catering industry this is without doubt the worst pub food and service I am willing to share. They had very few items on the menu available. The only vegetarian option was vegan but had dairy cream in it so not available. The so called pie, filling was fine, the pastry however was so hard it would have been a great lintel in any building. There was no salad available, but instead was offered peas to go with a sandwich. The staff could barely string a sentence together without swearing. Thourghly disappointed as this was to be a special occasion, 60th wedding anniversary. A that you should pass by, if you want to eat.

An ok village pub, beer good, food alright

Fab Sunday roast, got us a table, last minute, generous platefuls! Definitely recommend a visit here

Lovely celebration meal for my husband's birthday Meal very tasty, large portions all served by friendly young staff Special request of fish for one guest happily provided Restaurant nice and warm on a snowy evening in December Thank you

Amazing food; great value and great taste. Attentive staff, lovely atmosphere. Would recommend and will certainly be visiting again .0

Booked in for a table of 5 as we were staying locally, ended up with 2 x more people joining us so ended up a table of 7 & we had to wait for the last 2 to arrive, no problem to the very welcoming hosts. Pub very clean, friendly & so welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was perfect & served in a timely fashion. We will definitely be back…thank you guys & good luck

Great food, polite staff, fairly priced

Great pub, great food, great service and friendly staff...however, a small group of regulars did their upmost to make us feel as uncomfortable as possible, including loudly saying 'they've stolen our seats' as they walked and then invading our personal space while we were trying to enjoy our dinner. Shocked!

Frankly I am shocked to read the reviews about the cold pie with hot gravy, slow service, off hand bar staff ? Me and Carol go in every week as do our friends (to eat and drink) are more than pleased with every aspect, Is this slander by a rival maybe ? Well done to the reindeer keep up the good work

In three consecutive visits. First one, waiter confirmed lemon meringue pie was home made when it wasn’t. I rated it one notch up from Sarah Lee.I had steak pie it was served cold with hot gravy. Awful. They apologised and reduced the bill by 50p. A further meal, burger was served which included polythene which had been melted to the burger. Service is slow and unprofessional suffice to say we will not be going again.

Did not stay for food as nothing on website menu was on offer If they only do the offered menu on specific days they should state this Very off hand bar staff as well Will not be returning

Came in for lunch and not disappointed the food was excellent as well as the service will definitely come again and recommend too family and friends

Had fish and chips at the old reindeer I was very pleased just the right size and a very good price. Far better than a fish and chip shop with a warm log burner in the corner great atmosphere better than being at home would certainly recommend it

Five stars from me, my family and friends. Have now been on multiple occasions for both drinks and food. Always a friendly welcome and good atmosphere no matter how quiet or busy the pub is. The chef has a talent for cooking steaks, our table ordered a rare, medium Rare and medium and all came out perfectly. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quick sandwich, an awesome Sunday lunch or a meal with the family.

Five stars from me, my family and friends. Have now been on multiple occasions for both drinks and food. Always a friendly welcome and good atmosphere no matter how quiet or busy the pub is. The chef has a talent for cooking steaks, our table ordered a rare, medium Rare and medium and all came out perfectly. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quick sandwich, an awesome Sunday lunch or a meal with the family.

Great fish and chip’s freshly cooked, also do smaller portions, excellent service, prompt and friendly, would highly recommend

Lovely pub- we're visiting this place few times a month whenever we're in the area and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is amazing and owners very friendly. Sitting space inside and outside and dogs are welcome. Very recommended for a quick pint or relaxing evening with family and friends. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Family friendly and great service. Will visit again when back in the area

Very disappointed. We started and finished our walk from here and had pre ordered our lunches. The service was friendly but the food was terrible. My Pie of the Day was burnt and when I tried to cut into it, it shattered and part of it shot off the plate. The chicken burger was two very dry goujons on a dry bun fried in old oil with a poor salad garnish. The vinegar had dead flies in it and had old sediment in the bottom... this was replaced by vinegar which had started to bloom. Replacement condiments and sauces arrived just as we were finishing our meal. Please empty all your vinegar bottles and wash them out, constant topping up isn't sufficient. Two stars for the poor guy behind the bar. Sadly, we don't recommend and won't be returning.

We visited with our monthly walking group today and we had to preorder. I'd only eaten here once before. The carvery meat was dry and the Yorkshire pudding was hard as nails. My cornflake tart was microwaved with in an inch of its life. Today's experience was well below parr. I ordered the chicken burger. It was hot but 2 Diggers gougons on a dry brioche bun with no dressing and fries that were cooked in old oil was not pleasant. The gougons were dry and over cooked. What was worrying was the vinegar had flies in it and had gone cloudy and when we asked for a replacement that was as bad. I have no complaint about the waiter. He appeared to be on his own and was polite but we could tell he was slightly flustered. Thankfully it wasn't too expensive. Other than that the toilets were lovely and clean and the staff friendly. Maybe the cook was having a bad day but it is no excuse to have old, contaminated vinegar on the tables. Sorry, I don't think I will be returning.

Fantastic family Sunday lunch. New landlords are fantastic. Definitely need to pre book as it gets busy. Credit to the kitchen team, the meat was cooked to perfection. Will be back

Didn't use rooms, as a pub can recommend, food good.

I recently visited the Old Reindeer with a group of 16 after making a pre-booking. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. The highlight of the evening was the impeccable timing – all our meals arrived simultaneously. This made the dining experience smooth and enjoyable. The two bar staff members were delightful and engaging, ensuring that we had a great time throughout the evening. They were attentive and added to the overall positive atmosphere. The food itself was a true delight. Each dish was delicious, and everyone in our group left feeling full and satisfied. It's evident that the kitchen staff takes pride in their craft, as every plate showcased quality and flavor. What added to the experience was the recent revamp of the Old Reindeer. The new decor gives the place a warm and welcoming feel, enhancing the overall ambiance of the restaurant. It was a pleasant surprise since our last visit. In conclusion, the Old Reindeer delivered an exceptional dining experience. With great food, attentive staff, and a revamped, cozy atmosphere, it's a place I would highly recommend for any gathering, big or small.

During storm babet, I was returning from work and every road was unfortunately closed, upon arriving to this pub in which the road ahead was shut, I was welcomed in to use the facilities and I was given a lovely hot chocolate with help with directions of possible routes home, Thank you to all those involved, really generous and genuine people

The Sunday roast was absolutely amazing! Best we have had for a long while. We didn't book and chanced it as a party of 5 and we were found a table very quickly. The service was excellent and the kids menu was really good. Definitely one to visit ✨

Had fish and chips yesterday .. delicious.. gave me a smaller portion as requested .. well presented and perfectly cooked.. friendly staff .. lovely wood burning fire, very cosy .. thank you

Amazing food 😋. Great service. Great choice of food. A simple menu. But whats on there is perfectly executed. A didn't brake the bank. Lovely local pub.

Absolutely gorgeous food... Top quality! Fantastic service. Went for the first time for my sons birthday and will definitely be going back. Thankyou for a lovely night ❤️

Called in the Old Reindeer with family for lunch. Welcoming host and attentive server. Food delicious and served freshly cooked and hot. Value for money and lovely atmosphere.

Foods been great both times I’ve visited

We popped in for lunch. Excellent value at £15 for 2 mains. Friendly service and great food. Thank you.

Dropped in for food and despite being busy they found us a table. Young man behind the bar was very helpful and friendly. Parking was easy with big car park. Lovely interior (it's been many years since I last went and it's changed a lot). There's a lot of space for dining inside and outside, as well as a few comfy corners with sofas if you just want a drink. Food was served swiftly, was delicious, cooked perfectly and generous portions. Child friendly, dog friendly pub that's worth going the extra mile to get to. Really good to see a pub doing a lot of business. We will be back, as it was a really enjoyable impromptu visit.

Great experience, brilliant staff, good food and drink.

Had Sunday lunch there on the weekend that they opened and just been back for lunch today. Both meals and service brilliant. Thank you to new owners and good luck.

We found this place at random for an evening meal and were delighted with the food and service