The Reindeer Inn Restaurant in Newark and Sherwood

The did was delicious. I had the venison rage and my husband the fish and chips. Excellent, tentative service in a lovely environment. Highly recommend

Not had Sunday lunch at the Reindeer for a while due to a busy summer. Booked today watched Forest first great atmosphere. The place was busy and full of atmosphere great to see, then ate one of the best Sunday lunches I eaten out in a very long well done the reindeer team. Food was faultless service was friendly and efficient. Get yourself booked highly recommended.

Visited for Sunday lunch. First of all the food was very good. We ordered roast beef and a roast pork belly. Both well cooked and with all the trimmings. The only complaint and it is a general one, is that the place was very busy, we were crammed in and felt that the tables were too close together. I think that the pub has become a victim of its own success.

Read a review praising The Reindeer @ Hoveringham so decided to give it a go. The staff were polite and friendly, the food we tried was up to its reputation. We only ordered starters and a side of fries but what lovely starters they were. Creamy buratta salad with heritage 🍅 and pesto V Korean fried cauliflower with 🌶 and sweet sauce. Both were perfect. Will definitely return

Set back from the roadside, hidden away, like many gems. A beautifully decorated interior is inviting for a cold-day catch-up but head out back and you have a sun-soaked terrace looking straight onto the local cricket ground! Seems the groundsman had a few at the Reindeer before painting the boundary line too….Enjoy!

Had two meals here whilst staying in the village. The Friday night fish menu (with puds from the a la carte) was very good and then we went back on the Saturday afternoon. Sat outside watching the cricket with drinks and small plates, which were all excellent. Very reasonably priced on both occasions for the quality, including the wine in these days where paying £10+ for a glass of wine is becoming commonplace, but not at The Reindeer. 🙂 Very good service on both occasions.

It's in the Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand). That remains unusual for a UK pub. The food is the main offer though you could have a drink at the bar if you wanted. It's a modern room, with a lovely view of the cricket pitch. The terrace would be very nice on a sunny day. Quite a short menu (a good sign) of pub classics; we had a burger and a chicken caesar salad. Both were well cooked and presented. Good service and prices that are reasonable for this quality just now. Our reference point is the Martins Arms and we think The Reindeer is as good.

We had a great evening as a family group. The good was very good . It’s not big portions but very good quality . The staff are friendly and helpful . We went on a special offer so it was excellent value .

Very disappointed. Thought we'd try out the Reindeer having seen the good reviews. Big mistake. Opened the door to a wall of sound and no sign of anyone serving. Should have left straight away as it was clear they didn't have enough staff on duty. Certainly not somewhere to go for an intimate evening. My ears are still ringing. Menu OK but not inspiring. Flowery description of burger and chips, Fish and chips, pasta... Ordered a G&T to drink while waiting for our food. Food arrived very quickly despite the busy restaurant - but no sign of G&T so cancelled these and asked for a bottle of wine. That was plonked unceremoniously on the table, unopened. Starters OK. Main course - Slow cooked shin of beef Ragu was very good. A glimmer of what could be? Burger overcooked and overwhelmed by the sauce. Odd how we felt rushed by the speed the food arrived from the kitchen when the two girls trying to look after the tables were obviously overwhelmed. Decided against desert - still uninspired by the choice... Cheese, sticky toffee pudding, creme brulé so asked for the bill We'd been billed for the non existent G&Ts + 10% service. Give the staff their due there was no quibble when I asked for both to be removed. Won't be rushing back.

Fabulous meal. We were there on a Friday evening - they have a great Friday evening “chippy tea” special. Very accommodating of my allergies and excellent service. We have been a few times and have always been impressed.

Lovely food but over priced and chucked of our table before we had finished our meal. Table of 8 which meant service was slow which is acceptable but we were asked to leave our table before we had finished as it was booked out again. No time for coffee. Allowed only 1 hour 50 minutes . We would not have booked here knowing this. Our bill was nearly £400 and I feel this is money grabbing from the restaurant chain we weren’t even offered an alternative place to sit, so my catch up with family was brought to a close prematurely . Won’t visit again

A menu with no surprises and all the better for it on a nasty February day. High quality comfort food. Food for inner you, not Instagram. Dishes in which a decent portion of the main ingredient is unmistakably the hero - not just a bit player on an artfully arranged plate. Still pretty standard in rural France it’s an ethos in short supply in these parts. Only the fish course was a bit disappointing. The excellent sauce deserved cod loin rather than a thin fillet. Venison pie a definitive example. Only serious gripe.. when there are unoccupied tables for four throughout the service why squeeze three large blokes around the smallest in the room?

Excellent meal, Mon-Fri 50% off mains, 20% of bottle of house wine and discount on sweets. Unbelievable value and service, difficult to find fault! Will definitely be a regular lunch venue.

Been wanting to visit this place for ages, finally made it and it didn’t disappoint. Great quality pub food, nice drinks and friendly service from the whole team. The venue itself is tastefully decorated and comfortable. I really enjoyed my venison pie (with plenty of gravy) and my partner loved his fish and chips. We will definitely return.

Really tasty food and great service in a lovely little pub / restaurant. Can't faulty anything and it is worthy of its recent Michelin recognition.

A delicious meal and the service was 10/10 - highly recommended and our waitress Phoebe was polite and friendly. Will be returning again.

We were looking forward to going to the Reindeer at Hoveringham. The reviews looked great and it’s local to where we live. We were met by the front of house when we walked in. I don’t know if he was having a bad day but his manner was slightly abrupt/rude. He pointed us to a table in the corner of one of the rooms and left us to it! Fortunately the service massively improved from there on with a waitress that was very pleasant. We both had the mussels for staters, which was excellent and possibly the best sauce I’ve had. Then for the main I had the slow roasted belly pork which was nice though id have preferred it crisp on the sides, though that’s my personal choice and I should have asked for that, and my wife had the Venison pie which again was tasty. As with some restaurants you never know how large the mains are, so I ordered some Green Vegetables as well. My recommendation is don’t bother, the mains are large enough portions as they are. The side of greens was £5 for a saucer sized portion of watery kale and cabbage. Great starter, reasonable main and ok value for money.

A last minute decision to book a table for lunch on a Monday (when many other local restaurants are closed) turned out really well. An interesting but relatively short menu offered more than enough options from which to choose - at sensible prices too. We shared a starter and had the venison pie and belly pork as main courses. Both were beautifully cooked, well sauced and the accompanying vegetables were more than sufficient for us. A gin & tonic and a couple of pints of Timothy Taylor made a change from having a glass of wine each. The pub was nicely ‘buzzy’ with most tables occupied and lovely views on a sunny day over the local cricket field. What’s not to like. We will return to this well run, “village owned” pub.

A new desination for regular country walks, ,eeting up with friends and sharing good food in a friendly environment. The Reindeer offered a great environment that was welcome on a February day to the four of us. Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful - restaurant area spacious and comfortable. Menu was detailed and interesting and staff obliged when I wanted no mash and more spring veg. When food arrived it looked scrummy and tasted even better, plates were hot which seems to be a rarity these days. Veggie people in our party commented food was very tasty and og high quality. We would thoroughly recomend The Raindeer and will be returning soon

Lunch The Reindeer at Hoveringham Nottinghamshire. It is located in Hoveringham village,near Southwell. They have an offer during the week where you can choose two mains for £15. You can upgrade this to include a half bottle of house wine for £19.95. Which we did, obviously. Mains ordered were Slow Roasted Pork Belly (normal price,£17) Honey Glazed Parsnip, roast potatoes, buttered greens & cider sauce. Battered Line Caught Haddock (normal price,£18) Skinny Fries, Mushy Peas, Tartar Sauce. This is extremely good value if that's all you have. We added a couple of starters Braised Pigs Cheek Croquettes £9 Beetroot Gel & Celeriac Remoulade. Whipped Chicken Liver Pate £9 Toasted Milk Bread, Fruit Chutney & Pub Pickles. The food was cooked fresh to order,delicious, and well executed. Although if you just want a snack, they do have some delicious sandwiches such as Battered Fish Finger Sandwich £10,all served with a mini kitchen soup of the day.

We came for Sunday lunch . I had the ultimate roast and my wife had belly pork . It's was a nice meal not fantastic not bad just nice. I have had better for half the price if in honest. My beef was nice but only one small slice . Belly pork wasn't bad but again had better . Chicken was just chicken. So in short .nice enough but. Definitely not worth the price.

Super choice. Popped in for lunch and was greeted by a very personable waitress. She explained the Menu and pointed out the expiring special - fantastic value. 2 main choices and 1/2 bottle of wine for £20. No contest. Quality of the dishes was great, I can see.why it is collecting awards and plaudits at twice that price. We have already booked a return visit (sadly the fantastic deal has expired).

Having eaten at The Old Vol a few times we really wanted to try The Reindeer (their sister pub/restaurant) but never got round to it. Even though we live 40mins drive away it was well worth the wait and travel. Inviting and cosy interior with a welcoming small bar area and a surprisingly young brigade of staff who were all very smart and professional. The food was equally impressive especially the Pie which was to die for moreish. Top notch pub food,fabulous service and a pretty reasonable price to. Will definitely be returning with family and friends.

What a great little place. The staff were brilliant, and the food and setting was lovely. Will definitely be returning soon!

I was extremely disappointed today after reserving a table for Christmas lunch today 1st December only then to be told on arrival that it did not commence until Monday 3rd December. When I booked I specifically asked twice that it was definitely the Christmas menu and even asked the lady to check with the chef. Having had this confirmed, I booked for my friend and I who traditionally meet at this time of year. Although the food generally is tasty I do find it rather snacky instead of substantial meals. I was looking forward to the smoked salmon and the roast beef (even though traditional turkey would have been better). All in all very disappointing. As a customer I cannot do anything more to ensure that I know what to expect when I dine at the restaurant. However it would appear the staff don't know what's going on or someone decided to amend the menu without informing customers.

Whilst on the slightly more expensive side of a Sunday lunch, once the food arrived you could see why. We had starters and mains and they were exceptional. I had the whipped feta to start and the lamb roast for main. I have an allergy to raw and cooked red wine which was in all the gravy so the chef made me a version with no red wine which was most appreciated. The homemade mint sauce was out of this world and the pugs in blankets were delicious. A really great roast and atmosphere.

Our second visit to this lovely place with another planned. We found the menu choice to be outstanding. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The decor and surroundings were very clean and comfortable. Our first visit was tail end of the summer (October) and...

Ordered fish and chips which came with a curry sauce that was so salty we couldn't eat it. Fish was tasteless. Most definitely would not visit again.

Recently visited The Reindeer after my friend and I cycled 20miles. We were pleasantly surprised as we'd never visited before, however we will definitely be returning in the future. We both had the Ploughman's platter, which was exceptional! The service was great also.

We, a party of 6, went for Sunday lunch on 01/10/23, the food was disgusting, everyone including the children were very ill through the night with copious amounts of explosive diarrhoea. The children didn’t have beer and my wife had what was supposed to be...

Fabulous Sunday roast with excellent service. Lovely bar and restaurant that was quite busy so definitely recommend booking. Look forward to visiting again.

A Ferrari, a Porsche and a couple of Mercs in a rather small car park had me worried that this would not be my sort of place. However it’s a straight forward and rather elegant pub selling good food. We were there for Sunday lunch...

Just enjoyed a perfect Sunday lunch here with friends. Gorgeous food and delicious wine (Australian Chardonnay). Great service too. A particular shout out to Nick. What a wonderfully charismatic character - nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Staff were friendly and efficient and the Fish and Fizz Friday was great value and extremely tasty. Would highly recommend.

Amazing cheeky Friday lunch out with friends. Lovely venue, so welcoming, service outstanding and portions were huge. Great value for money, only one issue was no custard with dessert !!!! Minor though as an absolutely wonderful find. Thankyou to all the staff at the Reindeer...

When 35 discerning diners descend on any hospitality venue, it’s tricky to ensure that everyone’s expectations are met. Very, very impressed with The Reindeer. The event co-ordinator and team made sure that from first arrival until the final moment, we were well looked after. The...

Had a birthday lunch for 35 people at The Reindeer yesterday and could not fault a thing. The food was superb and the staff were friendly, courteous and efficient. Everyone had a really good time and I am very grateful to Georgia and all the...

Went for the pizza and quiz night. Overall it was enjoyable but the pizza did take a long time to arrive and there were only 3 choices. Quiz was good and it seemed quite popular.

Booked in for lunch for the 2 of us. Service efficient and plenty of tables to choose from when we arrived. Pleasant enough, we had prawn and crab cocktail for starter, plentiful prawns but crab a little lacking. The sea bass served with potatoes, asparagus...

Brilliant little pub serving fantastic food. We have now been more than a few times and it never disappoints. Service always great, nothing is ever too much trouble and the food is always super delicious! 😊

The negatives: the pate is in my humble ex-chef / current resturant owner / michelin star winner opinion: a parfait - NOT a pate. It tasted like the chef had NOT cooked the livers in butter first, then purée'd them, but purée'd the raw livers...

After a very successful day at our annual Village Tractor Rally and show. We all met up at the RD Hoveringham for a well earned sit down and pre ordered buffet for 42 hungry and thirsty committee members helpers and family. After sitting down with...

Really great to see such lovely food and such impressive service just a few minutes away …. Highly recommend the place!!

Enjoyed a delicious lunch. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Desserts were delicious. Can't wait to return.

First & best of all...it was open! (That hasn't always been a given over the last decade) so well done for that. The place has had a stylish makeover........but now in truth it's a restaurant rather than a pub, complete with "we'll add 10% to...

Lovely pub only downside was 2 kids taking over 8 seats (2 tables in the main bar) playing Computor games loud at the table with little parental supervison.

This was how second time for a Sunday afternoon On both occasions we had to ask for a wine menu and water after 20 minutes of being sat down Then when the starter came only three came the fourth one when we had all finished...

Excellent roast to celebrate a birthday today. Meat was well cooked and good quality. Good portion sizes. It is on the pricier side but worth it for good service, nice atmosphere and good quality food.

We were encouraged to visit the reindeer after a visit to its sister restaurant the Old Vol in the next village! We can see why it’s no where near as popular and very few customers even though the Old Vol was closed! The cod cheek...

My wife and I had a very enjoyable meal at the Reindeer. I had excellent Moules Mariniere followed by an equally good Cumberland sausage with mash and then a trio of English cheeses (including Red Leicester and local Stilton). My wife had steak and chips...

Visited for a Sunday roast in the evening and the food was exceptional! Both me and my partner had the sirloin of beef and both the beef and the trimmings were faultless! We also ordered the green beans in shallot butter as a side which...

Lovely food and excellent service. We will 100% return. Had the Moules and then fish and chips and both delicious. Highly recommend.

We had seen The Reindeer on the website and decided to give it a try, for a Tuesday it was quite busy but not packed, the staff were very friendly and efficient, the food, whilst I only had a starter was amazing, my husband had...

Slightly disappointing visit with friends to this newly refurbished village pub. It wants to do traditional pub food 'with a twist' but we didn't really notice the twist or anything particularly different other than the rather steep prices. £20 for fish, chips and mushy peas!...

Visited yesterday. First impression was good; open light atmosphere with modern simple décor/furnishing. Further impressions not so good. Service was desperately slow. We were a table for 6, and from ordering just main courses to serving the food was around 40-45 minutes. When questioned, the...

Popped in on the off chance of getting a table for two for Sunday lunch and although it was rammed they managed to squeeze us in. Food arrived promptly and was superb. Quite a smart set dining but the staff were very warm and friendly...

We were there as a group of 4, for dinner. Nice decor but felt cramped. This in turn meant it was very noisy and as diners it would have been nice to not hear raucus drinkers. Shame its such a Limted food selection but what...

Food would have been good if it wasn’t so salty. Needs more vegetables as side dishes. Needs more healthy choices in general

Had an amazing meal here this evening. Food was delicious. Service was fantastic nothing was too much trouble. 2 young children with us and the staff were great with them. Love the refurbishment will be back very soon :)

Our first visit to this recently renovated pub by new owners. It’s stunning inside. Warm and inviting. They have a great Team running the Pub. The Service is exceptional. Absolutely beautiful glasses for the drinks was a real key for us. Not your usual thick...

Easy to book online, quick response, a lovely Sunday roast after a walk from Gunthorpe Bridge to Hoveringham. Two roast beef and one roast chicken with all the trimmings, well cooked, three clean plates! Great ales including Woodfords Wherry.

Recently moved to the village down the road so this is one of the local pubs within walking distance. Had visited a few times over the years and always liked the pub, it’s got a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the food has always been good...

Decided to pop in around lunch time for a drink and snack. Started a 4mile family walk with the dog from caythorpe and ended up cutting down to the pub 2 miles in. Hardly anyone there and staff welcoming considering we had a dog We...

Best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. Well crafted, well seasoned food that had clearly been well prepared. Green veg was steamed but and still crisp retaining its colour. Carrots soft and flavoursome. Meat was divine and perfectly seasoned. Good selection of drinks with locally sourced...

Beautiful country pub with relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff, made us feel welcome. Had Sunday lunch with friends, food was amazing. All homemade and very tasty. Husband said his beer was great too! Will be back and highly recommend

Lovely evening . Made to feel very welcome and then great Sunday lunch . Loved the Yorkshire pudding Enjoyed the live music . Thanks

Excellent, friendly service, superb food and a great selection of beers and wines at this quintessential village pub!

After a few months of agony and a hip op two weeks ago, my husband and I decided to start enjoying life and we arranged to meet up with friends for Sunday lunch at the Reindeer in Hoveringham last weekend. What a lovely venue; the...

Me and my family visited The Reindeer and had the nicest afternoon. The pizza was AMAZING! There was a huge selection of and I was pleased to see how generous they were with the toppings when we received our lunch. The seafood and duck pizzas...

We thought we’d try The Reindeer for Sunday lunch on the 31st October. The four of us weren’t disappointed. My husband, son and nephew had the roasted pork porcini and I had the mushroom wellington. All were absolutely delicious. The cauliflower cheese was the best,...

My family and I went for a Sunday lunch at the Reindeer last week and had a brilliant time. The restaurant is lovely and cosy, the lamb shank roast dinners were superb and there’s a great selection of drinks. A really, really lovely place to...

Lovely village pub, owned by the village. Excellent pizza & salads, friendly staff and overlooking a picturesque cricket pitch. We stopped for an impromptu lunch & we’re very pleased that we had.

I was treated a wonderful evening meal here at The Reindeer. From the moment we walked in it transported me back to my cricket playing days many years ago. The setting was wonderful as was the warm welcome. We decided on the Olives and Breads...

Thoroughly enjoyable. Good food, meat, fish and veg options with lots of veg and gravy. Beer was good, one called Reindeer ale and service was friendly and super efficient. Pleasant views overlooking cricket pitch and fields.Would definitely recommend based on this experience.

Incredible Sunday lunch. Best I’ve had and will definitely return! Everything from the melt in your mouth meat, to the amazing roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings and the vast array of vegetables. I even loved that they brought out extra gravy without having to ask...

Just had a delicious takeaway Sunday Roast.... Beef, Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings !!!! Thankyou to all at the Reindeer, we will be ordering again. Also fish and chips are excellent !!!! . Keeps our pubs going by ordering a tasty takeaway.

I would recommend this place my family and myself will definitely be coming back great service beautiful food such a lovely Sunday afternoon didn’t want to leave

Fantastic pub great atmosphere. Sun pianist 4 till 7. Great food served thurs to sun. Fine draft ale wines and sprits. What more could want. Pop down and give it a try. A warm welcome awaits from Adam and cCala

So glad we tried it as it is a real gem! Its hard for us to find such a nice place when one of us is Vegetarian and one isn't but here they have a good mix. Very pleasant staff and service superb Had the...

Our first night out since lockdown so it was a relief to see social distancing being observed by both staff and customers at The Reindeer. A lovely local pub with great atmosphere and service. The food is super, especially the Cajun Popcorn Prawns which were...

Ventured out for our first drink after lockdown ! Such a lovely warm welcome, felt very safe and all social distancing in place ! So good to be back in a village pub with a pint !

Have eaten here a few times since it was recently taken over and the food and service are both excellent. Tried a few meals on the menu between us, fish and chips, burger, Caesar salad and all have been superb. Menu is fairly typical of...

Had such a lovely meal here with the family. From the cajun prawn nibbles all the way down the menu to desserts every course was delicious. Too often is fish and chips soggy and the fish dry- not here, the batter was gorgeously crisp and...

Had booked a day out at the races with dinner included so, disappointing start, However managed to find The Reindeer at Hoveringham, wow amazing!! The food was delicious, Mussels in red wine with chorizo for starters, Roast pork dinner with cauliflower cheese, spring vegetables and...

I haven't been to this lovely country pub for a while but was pleased to hear that it re-opened last year.I took a walking group of about 10 people recently and was very impressed with the pre-service,and service on the day.Food was excellent.

‘A little country pub gem set off the beaten track’. Friendly hosts and locals, great beer and fantastic pub food!!! So Relaxing

Stopped here for lunch after a long walk. Dog was allowed in with us, so a good start. Service was warm and friendly. Ordered off the Sunday Lunch, limited options spoilt by one item not being available, but still enough for us. Wife had roast beef and I had chicken. Food well presented and delish, but only quibble was the amount of the side veg, enough for one not two, hence score of 4 which is actually more 4.7/5.Lovely pub, great staff and good food, highly recommended.

I've eaten here twice in the last couple of weeks, today for Sunday lunch with my husband and for lunch just after New Year with a friend. Staff are very friendly and allow dogs. Preferred the lunchtime menu where I had fish finger sandwich, today's roast was delicious but skimpy on the vegetables. Good value and delicious wine.I'll be back next time I do the Hoveringham walk.

Thank you Cara and Adam for a warm welcome and really excellent food in a relaxing and ambient atmosphere. This pub offers everything you need and is situated in a beautiful countryside location. Perfect for families with children of all ages; our daughter loved the mac and cheese! I can't wait to introduce other members of my family to this wonderful place and look forward to sampling more of your fresh and tasty menu! We would highly recommend the Sunday lunch!

We have thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas party at this lovely establishment . The atmosphere was festive , the food was plentiful and absolutely delicious , the service was excellent and very friendly .

We enjoyed a drink in the bar followed by a meal in the restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, beautifully kitted out for Christmas. The staff are friendly and attentive. Our food was delicious, freshly cooked, our plates went back to the kitchen very clean. I can definitely recommend the braised blade of beef with horseradish mash.Thank you.

have eaten there twice since restaurant reopened. Excellent food, lovely atmosphere, well recommended.

We visited in October for a special meal . The food was delicious, fresh and beautiful flavour!

We visited the Reindeer last week and were so impressed. We were a large group and ordered basically everything they had to offer.

4 of us visited for Sunday dinner. We all had different mains including 2 vegetarian options (1 of which was made specially as we had booked earlier in the week and let them know we had vegetarians with us). All the food was excellent as was the service. Good to see the place open again. Would highly recommend.

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten!

I'm a local so was delighted to hear great things about the new chef and menu at the Reindeer. The menu included traditional pub grub ( fish and chips, pie etc) and gastro dishes ( pork belly, hake) all at reasonable prices but the chef has gone the extra mile. The food was sublime - the blade of beef melted in your mouth and the veg ( red cabbage horseradish mash and broccoli stems) were cooked to perfection. So proud to have the Reindeer as our local.

We have visited The Reindeer a few times since the re-opening and have not been disappointed. It is charming, welcoming and the views over the cricket field and countryside are beautiful. There is a great selection of cask ales and interesting wine list, great for an evening or day out with friends. We have really enjoyed a lunch and two evening meals here; the service we received each time was excellent and their freshly produced, locally sourced food is delicious! We have already booked a pre-Christmas dinner with the family. Definitely on our list of favourites!

Now under new management the lovely Adam and Cara always give a warm welcome in this dog friendly pub. Classic pub food done well, quality at a fair price and the Sunday lunch is a must. Classic pub

The Reindeer is well worth a visit if you enjoy traditional food cooked beautifully at reasonable prices. The dining area is small and intimate, and not crowded such that you gain the tail end of other groups conversations. The Steak & Ale pie was superb, the sauce/gravy as good as you'll taste, the baked cod special was delicious too. Minor point but we would have preferred the vegetables a ltlle more well done but will ask next time.