The Railway Inn in North Kesteven

Really friendly staff and superb home cooked food. Absolutely delicious.

This place Was recommended to us and we were disappointed. The carvery was plated up for us it was not serve yourself 😞and the lady serving dunked my plate into the mash potato dish then wiped it off and carried on. The yorkshires are not homemade and neither were the roast potatoes. I was told as we had not pre ordered and me being a vegetarian i would have a half an hour wait for my veggie opinion or just have the veg on its own, i had the veg on its own and was still charged full price🤷. Then we had the walk through the pub carrying our food and outside past the smoking area and were seated in a marquee on a huge table. We ended up sitting with strangers as it was silly taking up all of that room for just two of us. Then lastly the pub is nothing to do with the food so you have to go to the bar and get your drinks and then trapes back tovwere wecwere seated, my partner said the meat was lovely, its a shame about the set up and the prices the staff were very kind and all seemed happy in there work. Just not for us.

Been coming here twice a year with our tourer love this place especially having pub on site great staff clean facilities everyone friendly nothing bad about it highly recommend it

Beautiful location in Thorpe on the Hill. The Railway Inn is certainly a popular destination for a Sunday roast! They offer 3 different sizes of meals, and that covers your number of meat choices. Small is one, medium is two and large is three. The meats are turkey, beef and pork. Various vegetable sides are included, with gravy and sauces. The food was ok, a little dry but honestly with a carvery/ buffet style service- I don't think it can be avoided. The small was perfect for me! I don't have a huge appetite, but I was able to finish everything and there wasn't any waste! Even room to finish off with a little dessert! An extensive dessert menu. I chose the chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. The dessert wasn’t my favorite, the sponge was quite dry and the fudge coating was dry and hard. Service was great! A lovely group of friendly faces that are happy to explain how they operate! A nice experience and I would say if you're in the area, you should check it out!

Truly recommend The Railway Inn Friendly staff, homemade, fresh food and ingredients, always pleasant to come here.

First time I have been in the railway inn for food, we certainly came out with full stomachs. The service was fantastic & food was delicious, can’t wait for my return visit .

We have always had the Sunday carvery before, today we tried the weekday menu, awesome steak pie and fish and chips, clear plates all round! Very friendly staff, quality food and excellent choice, would definitely recommend.

What a gem of a place. The food was exceptional and a lovely atmosphere. Very friendly and I would drive the 100 miles again just for the peppercorn sauce! Thank yoh

Light and airy bar area. Not sure if this is common, food and beverages are sold separately. Plus, no way of tipping digitally. Paying up front doesn’t help. Function room looks pretty good as well. Would recommend.

Great atmosphere, great pub food and great service.

A real traditional pub, where everyone is so friendly and chats to you. Always full Staff very welcoming. A pleasure to visit.

It's a long time since we had food here so don't think I should comment or score that area, however the food I have seen served certainly looks up to scratch. There is always a good selection of beers available and always tastes as you would want it to. Staff are always polite and friendly and chatty if they have the time. Atmosphere depends on the crowd at the time, as you will find in any pub, but usually pretty good. Camping/motorhome spots available, decent amount of parking available, plenty of events/live music on throughout the year.

Excellent service, large portions, very tasty meals, good value. Definitely recommend The Railway Inn.

We walked down to The Railway Inn from Skybarn Farm and we're greeted by Very friendly staff there is an excellent choice of drinks and the homemade food is superb we can highly recommend the specials on wed/ Thur/ Friday 12-2pm

Been here 6 nights. Very very new so still a work in progress. At present 1 toilet and 1 shower. But elh waste and fresh water. Elson. 8 pitches only so small. Absolutely lovely people. Everyone made us feel welcome always chatted. Food amazing. Pub staff lovely. Owners dave and sue lovely and funny. Home today cannot wait to come back. Thank you all at the railway inn xxx

Hello we've been before fab food we all had the large fish chips n peas amazing....My Partner sister n husband food amazing I know Tracey who's there ....🥰😘 x

What a lovely pub all very friendly. The food was beautiful all homemade. Walked away absolutely stuffed. Would highly recommend.

The place was clean really busy day as sun was beeming and kitchen staff were run off there feet we had our dog with us who we get a plain chicken breast while we have a lager shandy each they cooked it for the dog even knowing it was for her and bar staff were really helpful and friendly Great experience Thank you

First visit to a really nice pub. Friendly people. Went with a crowd for the Sunday roast. Carvery was brill. Only small but good service and the food was superb. Best of all they have tribute ale. Will be back.

Great atmosphere and very busy great village pub well run by

Great Pub! Freindly smiling staff food was brilliant, dog friendly outside and in the marquee if its raining, service was fast, and good selection of beers wines and ciders. Thoroughly recommended if you're out this way, even got a camping/caravan space at the rear.

I had a Dinner Special which includes a main course and a dessert. The main course was pork and vegetables which was really good, just like homemade and the dessert was apple and blackberry crumble with custard. This again was just like home made crumble. Excellent value. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would certainly go back again

Great pub at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for. Go visit.

Just a good all round village pub. Good food, good facilities and friendly staff.

A lovely lunch, great food, lovely staff, great time had by all

Called in for a carvery as was passing. Food was good but a little pricey for a small serving in my opinion. Atmosphere OK. First visit to the pub and shall say I would call again . It hosts band nights for weekends and has a campsite to the rear of the pub. Not sure on what facilities they have .

First visit to the pub. Great atmosphere. Lovely friendly staff. Food great. Really enjoyed it. Will go back.

Good food, great value. Bit cramped in the Sunday roast queuing area. Wouldn't want the experience of sitting near the carvery servery.

Fabulous place for weddings birthdays christenings baby gender reveal party baby showers amazing marquee for a Jason Reeve event we had a fabulous time book with confidence

A fantastic Sunday dinner. Staff are polite and friendly. First class would highly recommend.

Gorgeous home cooked food and a good selection of real ale

Lovely venue, fantastic staff, awesome food - bring an appetite! ❤️

Great food, will be back. Reasonably priced.

Large portions of tasty food served by friendly staff, at around £30 for us both drinks extra. The whole place was clean and well presented we will go back. Food not served on a Monday. Dogs not allowed in the pub itself, so we were in the marquee, but saying that, it was warm with no drafts. There is a path alongside the railway line where you can give your dog a run to stretch its legs and do what it needs, as long as you are responsible and clean up, so they are catered for too.

Great to see a pub thriving. Friendly staff and locals. Great, simple, satisfying food in mammoth portions. Real ales. Just what the caravan site in the pub grounds needs. Well done.

Excellent Service all round. The food was delicious and very well presented. The Bar staff made us very welcome. One of the regulars even moved seats so we as a group of ladies could sit together and enjoy a coffee and a chat. Lovely atmosphere.

Can highly recommend the railway inn great food & lovely staff especially Christine who was a good sport will definatly be back 😊

A party of 12 we were on 16/02/2024. Excellent service and food. We have been there before and will return. Thank you.

Went for the first time for food! And was not disappointed, big portion sizes. We got medium size and there was loads of meat, we see people get large ones and my god is it large.. very good 👍🏼😊

Ist time visit today and I am pleased to say it was well worth it.Had a medium sized carvery and well WOW, might have to have a small plate next time, home cooked, Hot and perfectly presented. Service throughout was great and everyone was very friendly. Plenty of room in the marquee which was warm and airy. Recommend the carvery, sweets looked lovely but I didn't have room for one after the main

We had a U3A lunch here and it was very good. We were in a marquee and it was cold. Terry.

Lovely pub, good atmosphere, friendly staf. Not tried the food , but imagine it's great.

Very friendly welcome. We tried the pie, fish and chips, and scampi and enjoyed them all. Great little village pub.

Great all round experience first time I been everything was great friendly staff had Great night

One of the best Sunday dinners I've had for a long time

Friendly place with very good beer

Excellent food and service best Sunday dinner we've had for a long time thank u

Lovely place. Good carvery. Very friendly staff

Only played a darts match but it has a great atmosphere with friendly staff and customers. Good selection of beers.

Well priced, decent portion and great staff. Will visit again.

First visit to the railway inn and it definitely won't be the last, a very lovely warm welcome by all the staff, a great pint of Bateman's black and the carvery just put the iceing on the cake. Are whole experience was faultless and the locals were very polite and had some great banter with em. Will definitely be back and to sample the menu and highly recommending you to friends and family. Thanks again 👍👍

This pub is a hidden gem, deserving a five-star rating. It boasts a cozy ambiance, an extensive drink selection, and outstanding food. The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, making every visit memorable. Live music nights add to the charm. The only minor flaw might be occasional busyness, but it's a must-visit for a fantastic night out.

Friendly, good grub. Only drawback was no apple sauce for the pork.

We had a lovely lunch, one meal was overcooked, my friend received an apology, and our party of six received a complimentary dessert. The staff were excellent and kept us entertained. A food delivery had not arrived, and several items on the dessert menu were unavailable, but we enjoyed alternative choices. The manager came to our table and explained their predicament. Overall, the atmosphere, service, and staff were excellent. I would recommend to others and visit again.

Working away n went for a drive n this little gem appeared 😀

Very busy lunch session but food well cooked in good time. Staff really friendly and accommodating, highly recommend.

Down to earth pub with friendly staff ...she remembered out round after only 2 visits

Excellent service,food and beers Sunday carvery is to die for The puddings are also fabulous Stayed on the caravan site 4 times now. Access to whisby nature reserve is about 15min walk and there is access to the village lake behind the site. I would certainly recommend.

Lovely pub for a couple of nice pints. Jukebox gave us a good laugh

Excellent very good value for money. Lovely staff would highly recommend

First time here as heard it was good !!.. Sunday lunch was tasteless.. gravy like sludge..plenty of meat but no taste in the rest of it.(both of us agreed).the carvery area was a mess and the 2 ladies although pleasant were like headless chickens. One of them was chewing something which didn't look professional. The service staff were all nice and professional.. sadly we won't be back

Absolutely fantastic!!.. came here just now on the off chance with a friend.. the Guinness is fantastic.. what more can I say

Friendly staff …great atmosphere…had medium roast dinner the beef was delicious as was turkey but small would have done me medium an large were more man size meals … the sun was shining so was a bit warm in restaurant… all in all a great experience

Friendly local, good value quality food. Sunday lunch very popular, booking essential. Just visited, very busy.

Fabulous Sunday carvery. Great value and service.

Great food good beer Brill atmosphere and very honest :-)

Really enjoyed the evening. Food was amazing.

What a fantastic afternoon,the staff was amazing there was 21 of us 5 where children and every meal came out piping hot. Plus every meal was perfect. Cannot fault staff at all thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

Nice country pub. Good beer and food. Be prepared to be well fed. No one leaves hungry from this pub.

Always a good and friendly atmosphere, with lovely food and staff.

First time visitors ,just came in for a drink .really clean pub with friendly bar staff ,lovely little beer garden 10/10

Food great, service good pity the staff working in the hot room serving the carvery. Was muggy in the marquee, and we had asked for the sides to be opened as per the signs, but not done unfortunately, so that was the only negative. We will be back to sample the menu on another day/evening.

Good value and top quality home cooked food. Always excellent 👌

Food portions very large, arrive with big appetite. Campsite good, but only one toilet with shower.

Really enjoyed lunch at the Railway Inn, friendly efficient staff, good quality tasty food, very reasonable price.

Very pleasant. Great service. Good food

Went for the first time . Nice place very friendly staff who talked us through the menu. Nice food served fairly quickly. Will be going again.

Stayed 3 nights in camping site, very spacious and good basic facilities. Just eaten in pub as restaurant was closed Monday and Tuesday. The portions are humongous and very tasty.

Great place, fantastic staff, great Sunday carvery, great atmosphere.

Nice place to drop in for a drink. Very welcoming

Excellent lunch at reasonable price.

Had a great meal here and portions ample

Nice meal with a table for 12. Good pub level food and exactly what we were after for a very fair price. Handled our large group and all meals were served with only a short delay between first and last plate being served up. Good job. Thanks.

Lovely food, staff very welcoming...

This was our third visit to this Inn. Again Staff very pleasant, tables and floors clean and tidy. Food was as usual, well cooked well presented, and served well. No grips from me.

Good service in a friendly atmosphere. Great beer + food. Worth a visit

Great carvery, food was excellent. Only issue is felt rushed as table was needed, not sure if this is the normal or just because it was mother's day. Will def try again

Very good food. Lunch deals are value for money

Friendly, great beer and although haven't tried the food yet, it does look fantastic and will definitely be trying some soon. And if you wanna have a weekender it's got a small campsite on the back what's not to like?

Fantastic little pub, really good food. We are currently staying on their CL, great little site, spotlessly clean shower and toilet. Definitely will return.

Great pub, good food and beer .

Amazing staff, delicious carvery, perfect in every way

Visited for a Sunday lunch today. The carvery was amazing. The beef was so lean and tender, vegetables cooked perfectly (not watery and overcooked like many places I have tried), mash so soft and buttery, and the Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and gravy were off the scale tasty. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit. Best to book for the carvery.

Friendly staff and good value food.

First time eating at the railway Inn today after hearing great reviews about the place and have to say the reviews weren't wrong staff are all friendly and helpful and the carvery was top notch highly recommend you won't be disappointed

Excellent food and excellent hosting. Totally recommend

Very friendly crowd! Preparing for New Year Karaoke.

The pub is small but the staff are super friendly. The food is amazing and drinks are really well priced. Portions are amazing and food is such good value. We have been several times and even taken the kids which was good. There are no kid portions but our two split a meal which worked great. Pay for drinks in the bar and food in the restaurant.

We were treated to a meal by friends. All four of us went. The food was brilliant, well cooked and plentiful. The service could not be faulted and we did by it feel rushed. An excellent experience all round I would recommend to anyone.

Great place for sunday Dinner, small regular and large. I had the regular which was plenty big enough. Good idea to book first to save disappointment. Food is excellent 3 meats and loads of veg served on a good sized plate. All the staff are very friendly and it's a good turned out pub/ restaurant. Plenty of beers in a rural setting with a good sized carpark. Location not far from Lincoln west bypass from Pennells roundabout.