The Sebastopol Inn in East Lindsey

We popped in whilst having an overnight stay in Minting What a lovely little find!! Full of character, great food at a reasonable price Landlord was extremely friendly, & the burgers were great 👍

Another great visit to the Sebastopol, good beer, excellent food and superb live music - what more could you want from a pub.

Firstly, apologies for the picture - I had to tuck in! Fantastic atmosphere! Beers and lagers to choose from with seasonal options to choose from. Hosts are welcoming and friendly to children, making sure families feel comfortable and happy. The special was beef and ale pie (Bishop's Finger Ale) on minted mushy peas. Absolutely fantastic! Homemade and steaming hot - perfect for a cold winter night. The Sebastopol held their treasure hunt which saw teams exploring the local villages to find a variety of fun clues through a beautiful part of Lincolnshire.

Just got home after a late lunchtime visit too this quaint inn. Lovely frendly owners and locals good beer and cider. Well kept suroundings. We will be back and intend trying the menu next time Thank you both for your hospitality.

Brilliant place. We went for the jam session (last Saturday of each month) and it was brilliant. The excellent food is called 'bar food', but is definitely more than that, and all at a very reasonable price! I recommend the lamb kebab, carne pizza, or meatballs. However, The Sebastopol offers excellent specials ad hoc which are well worth a go when available. Guests are made to feel welcome inside, whether new or returning, and facilities are clean and hygienic. All set in a beautiful part of the world. The venue also offer B&B for visitors looking to stay. I have not visited these but they are well rated, too.

Fantastic pub in a beautiful village. Everyone inside was friendly and welcoming. Landlords were keen to discuss the history of the pub and ensured we were conformable and taken care of. Our three year old was welcomed and the Landlords made a fuss of him as if he were a regular. The dinner menu offers brilliant variety for a very reasonable price. We had the special of the day which was homemade steak and ale pie with minted Mushy peas. Absolutely fantastic! Well presented, exceptional taste and hygienic.

The Sebastopol is a lovely friendly pub in an idyllic village setting. There a good selection of drinks and bar meals at very reasonable prices. The pizzas are very nice and exceptional value. Highly recommended

Lovely little country pub, very friendly and welcoming by both staff and customers. The food was outstanding, one of the best meals we have had. Will certainly be going back. Thank you.

Great hosts Wendy & Steve, welcoming lounge and friendly locals. Food was outstanding!! A little off the beaten track but oh so worth it. Will definitely be back!!

Wedding Anniversary! We had a lovely meal. Host very good, we will be back! The walk around the village was lovely. Sadly we were away for the village fete and vintage car show.

Beautiful pub, brilliant food, friendly staff.. The quintessential village pub in the heart of Lincolnshire

Good welcome on arrival and had pre dinner drink in cosy bar area . Varied home cooked menu served in a lovely restaurant . Attentive staff and well presented tasty food at a very resonable price . We will definately return .

Exceptionally friendly owners and staff, wanting to please. However, not sure if it was an off day but service was slow with big gaps inbetween courses. Food was evidently microwaved to nuclear temperatures. Plates seemed to be salad plates, such that the Yorkshire pudding was in the middle of the beef, with the gravy already poured over it without been asked, and evidently out of a packet.... Ahhh, Busto.

We took a biggish party of visiting relatives here for a roast this Sunday and were so impressed with the setting, quality of the food and really excellent and personal service. All at a cost that represents very good value for money! We shall be back.

This is one of the best Inns in Lincolnshire if not the UK. Wonderful food which is of Five Star standard. So friendly reception from Wendy and the team.

The Sebastopol was warm and welcoming - the menu had good choices - i had a sirloin the last one of the specials left I was told it was £19.50 but when we looked at the till receipt the next day the main course was charged at £19.95 the Wine that should have been approx £15 was charged at £16,50 and there was also a random £1.00 Other than that the service was ok and the food tasty

called in here and had a meal. my boyfriend had chicken stuffed with lincolnshire sausagemeat and I had a ratatouile stack. both were excellent, although we had to wait a little while for the chicken.the restaurant was small and cosy and we stayed for a drink in the bar later. will call again when in the area.

Had heard that the pub was newly opened with new management. So ignored the 17 bad reviews as the were old and booked a table. We were not disappointed. A lovely newly renovated pub but they have kept its character. Very friendly staff and a wonderful meal. Proper pie, wonderful home made burgers and fresh fish and chips. I could not fault it, except I had no room left to try a dessert. Well done, we will be going again and spreading the news.

Wow! What generous portions of delicious hot food in this amazing little pub in the heart of Minting. We received a very warm welcome from staff and fellow customers. It really is a true village pub, refurbished by new owners who certainly know how to to run a pub.

We have just visited the Sebastopol Inn for Friday night dinner. Very good service and great food, good value for money. The only very slight criticism is that the menu is a little limited but that’s understandable as it has only just opened. We look forward to many more visits.

Stopped by unannounced early Sunday evening. Was accommodated to a great roast dinner and delicious pud with a welcoming smile and no fuss. Looking forward to heading back and going for the full menu.

The meal was great, service very good, really enjoyed it made so welcoming, the staff was friendly, nothing was to much trouble, food was very good

This used to be our favourite eating place a number of years ago and it will probably work its way right back into our affections under the new owners. We went for lunch and found the enterprising menu varied and a more imaginative than many local pubs. our choices were all delicious. Partner said the beer was beautifully kept. Wendy is a warm and welcoming landlady and coped extremely efficiently with the steady stream of customers, most outside in the sun, some of us inside in the cool. The whole premises are immaculate. We'll be back...

We heard that the Pub had recently re-opened and wanted somewhere to have a drink on a nice summer evening. We tried to find a website to look at the menu but could only find a page that said the pub was closed in 2016. We ventured out nevertheless. On arrival the pub is very welll presented with a lovely tidy exterior. On entering the bar we ordered a spritzer and a dry white wine. I was quite shocked that the large white wine was made up from the end of a bottle of Pierre lecasse Sauvignon blanc and then topped up (more than half the glass) with a waters edge Chardonnay. I felt this to be totally unacceptable so we sat in the garden drank our drinks and left not wanting to try the food.

Fuimos a reservar sólo para encontrar su cerrado de repente.

Maravilloso pub buscando en medio de la nada. Tal vez es por eso que nos sentimos extraños cuando entramos. El propietario (creo) estaba hablando con sus amigos y no habitación para nosotros cuando llegamos. Sentíamos que estábamos molestando en su sala de estar. El personal era agradable y nos tomamos una copa, pero decidí no comer. Creo que el pueblo desaparecieron en la niebla cuando nos fuimos

Yo estaba tan ansiosos de regresar como 12 meses anterior disfrutamos de cada aspecto del lugar. Pero desgraciadamente cómo pueden cambiar las cosas y no para mejor.

Smallest steak I have ever been presented with! Waitress very nice. Doesnt quite acheive what it sets out to do i.e. destination gastro pub....

Después de leer un montón de críticas buenas sobre este escondido restaurante campestre decidimos aventurarse por el sinuoso caminos y probar algunas de las delicias que se ofrecen. Si no hubiésemos tenido gps nunca habría encontrado el lugar así que ten cuidado de llevar un mapa y una brújula! Al llegar nos recibió el propio perro de guardia restaurantes, un hotel muy encantador blanco Scottie. Este perro tenía la libre gestión del lugar por dentro y por fuera, incluso en el comedor. Incluso alcanzaban en frente piernas para rogar comida mi marido, que debo añadir que no se aceptan perros! El propietario incluso tenía que salir por el perro mientras limpiar las mesas. Las comidas eran muy decepcionantes debido al hecho de que el chef parece estar interesado en cortar todas las verduras espárragos incluso encantador! Una falta de salsa hizo ambas comidas secas y poco interesante. El menú parece ser así escrito en código. Tuvimos que pedir el propietario lo que cada elemento en el menú era porque parece que tienen nombres de código para tales como el cordero y el cerdo. Tenemos una sensación de que podemos ser el único visitante que tenemos esta opinión como todos los comentarios eran buenos. Ve y prueba que es todo lo que puedo decir.

Visitamos el viernes 22 de julio en Sebastopol para el almuerzo. El servicio era excelente, así como el ambiente. La comida es preparada con productos locales y el pub es un asunto de familia, con el hijo, siendo el chef galardonado. La comida fue excelente y la comparación con la comida en los mejores restaurantes de Londres, aunque a un precio mucho más bajo. Acuñación está un poco aislada, pero bien merece la pena una visita y sospecho que el Lincolnshire Wolds será el siguiente punto caliente para sobrevivientes desde el sur este.

Well what can I say, we came across this gastro pub by accident. The welcome was amazing, and the food was exceptional, and great value for money. Even though it is 40 minutes from where we live, we will certainly make many return visits.

Awesome little place with an amazing menu, food was excellent and all round great place, will definitely be visiting again

Este no es su promedio de comida de pub, aunque es un pub que es popular con los agricultores locales.

Poner el código postal en su navegador y vaya y experimente un pub/restaurante que ofrece cerveza, vino y comida. Mi primer intento de Oldershaws cerveza pero buscaré en el futuro. Un plato de perfectamente cocinado hogget (ovejas entre cordero y carnero) edad hombro seguido de un soberbio flan de huevo con membrillo y miel. Mi esposa tenía cerdo y arroz de calidad equivalente. El ambiente es relajado y agradable. Había leído las raciones eran un poco pequeñas, pero como alguien con buen apetito me parecieron ser perfectamente aceptable. Mi sensación era el chef había producido algunos excelentes platos de comida y sin duda visitar de nuevo.

Excellent meal. Good selection of beer and wine.Very pleasant surrounds. Easy car park. Landlord very friendly and amusing. Combined birthday dinner for wife and son.

All good here, food exciting and interesting (foraging...like it! ) Staff lovely , the landlord bears a similiarity to a TV / stage actor from the A word and has a great sense of humour.

We have eaten at The Sebastopol several times now and have never yet been disappointed and last night was no exception. The food is always cooked to perfection and the flavours are stunning. This young chef certainly knows what he is doing!

My friend and I were staying at a nearby farmhouse and decided to give Sebastopol's a try.The owners are very friendly and welcoming and the interior characterful and cozy. I had a leek starter followed by a steambeam main. The main course was a very generous size. The triple cooked chips really did taste it; very crisp and crunchy. For dessert it was the meringue, lemon and thyme. The Italian meringues which tasted of thyme were the highlight but it was although a lovely pud.I was very pleasantly surprised by the bill. For this quality of food and service you would expect to pay a lot more in Cambridgeshire. Next time I'm in the area a return visit would be a must.

Everything about this dinner was excellent from the warm welcome to the comfortable bar and the local food from a menu that stays faithful to the region. The staff are highly knowledgable about their menu and able to offer welcome suggestions. The final great surprise was when the bill came as the value here is incredible. We will certainly return!

After years of driving down the A158 & seeing the signs,we finally made the effort to call in for a meal.The pub & staff were warm & friendly when we arrived,even though we got there early.The Menu was slightly less than expected & different.The Steak however was probably the BEST i have ever had.However you are paying for Quality not Quantity.

My wife and I came across the Sebastopol completely by accident, and what a pleasant surprise. A very pretty setting and a warm welcome.The menu is not extensive, but this is not a criticism. I am always very suspicious when I see a huge choice on a menu. The prices are, at first glance, expensive. Given the standard of cooking, though, not extortionate.I had the Sirloin and my wife the Turbot, both meals were well presented, cooked beautifully and very tasty. The championing of local produce is to be applauded. However, with food cooked to this standard, at the prices stated, there will always be a compromise. The compromise here is portion size. Turbot is the King of Fish, and to have this on at around £15, you know you're not going to get much of it. The steak the same. This had been cooked using the sous vide method, I believe (as had the egg yolks, beautiful). The steak really should have been double the thickness in order to show off this process fully, and a touch more colouring of the surface would have made it look better on the plate.Puddings were very nice, the rice pudding being the star.£60, with drinks, for a lunch seems a lot (I have paid more). We could have paid half of that elsewhere, and been stuffed to the gills. We wouldn't have enjoyed it anywhere near as much though, and there are cheaper things on the lunch menu.Would we go back? Yes, in short.

This restaurant positions itself as top of the range in this area. Whilst the food is undoubtably clever, I was disappointed in the whole with the enjoyment of the savory dishes and for that reason I have scored "average". The staff are to be commended in their friendliness and the venue is very good. I would suggest the inclusion of more traditional dishes cooked to the same degree of competance.

Bästa gastropub i hela England! Vilken matupplevelsehelt underbar publokal och strålande uppläggning av alla de smakrika rätter vi beställde. Maten smakade otroligt gott och alla blev mätta och belåtna. Skulle gärna komma tillbaka varje vecka.

We were invited by friends to join their team for a quiz night. Having driven quite a way to reach the place, we were very grateful to receive such a friendly and welcoming reception. We had the traditional fish and chips but where the food really excelled was at the pudding stage. The flavours, combinations and appearance of the often deconstructed desserts were a triumph for a clearly talented chef.Unfortunately we didn't win the quiz! (The policy of doubling team scores before the marathon round means the leading team have their lead doubled making it almost impossible for the chasers to catch them!) all in all the result was secondary to the amount raised for the air ambulance so no hard feelings.On the list for any return to the area.

I can't believe we've never visited before as only live a few miles away. Glad we did visit thanks to our friends recommending and bringing us. Amazing food, very well kept beer too and great atmosphere. Top marks all round and would definitely recommend! Thank you for a great experience! *****

Booked a table for New Years Eve, had to cancel due to Hoseasons booking the wrong property for us. Would not refund us our £40 deposit as could not resell the table. Think this is pretty harsh to be honest. Glad I didn't end up eating here if this is the kind of attitude they have towards prospective customers. I guess 10 people will now be hearing why they shouldn't eat it here opposed to 1 that should, I believe that's the ratio of good and bad experiences anyway...

The Sebastapol Inn has become our favourite place to eat in the whole of Lincolnshire,and we have eaten in many,even our fussy 11yr old enjoys the food from the kids menu leaving an empty plate is a novelty that has happened every time! in the Sebastapol Inn .All of the food is homemade and clearly made with a passion for creating delight for all.We love the cosy relaxed atmosphere and find all the staff extremely pleasant and chatty and are full of knowledge about the food been served.The resident westie is a gorgeous little character who adds to the lovely homely atmosphere .Booked already to go back!

Small country pub, but the food here is far better than you might expect.Offers a quite innovative menu, cooked by a chef called Nick, who clearly knows how to treat good, locally sourced, ingredients.The landlord is great, chatty when arriving & leaving, but discreet in between.The pub has a lovely atmosphere.High end dining at very reasonable prices.Well worth seeking out.

About 8.00pm whilst travelling to the East coast my wife suddenly felt an urgent need for food! Fortunately we soon came across a crossed 'fork & spoon' sign directing us to the Sepastopol Inn. After a short journey along quiet country lanes we arrived and were not disappointed. The Inn had a well lit exterior and was inviting. On entry to the small bar we were greeted by four locals and a dog, who were friendly and curious at the hesitant couple that entered. "Yes" food was available and menus soon appeared. By accident we had stumbled across a 'fine dining' establishment quite different from your usual pub. The menus gave us several choices and we entered into the spirit of our adventure. The evening was a success and we enjoyed it. It is however not the place if your need is large portions of 'stodge' at fast food prices. However if you are happy with excellently prepared dishes, that are not large in volume but unique, then this is an experience you will enjoy. The landlord will be your host and his son is the professional chef. On our visit we were served by a very attractive barmaid/waitress fresh from University who was busy seeking full time employment. If you are quick you may be lucky enough to catch her. When in the area we will call again.

We received a very warm welcome at this family run establishment, which is comfortable and full of character. The choice of beers was limited but changes frequently to offer a range of fine ales. Service was excellent but we found the food rather expensive and pretentious.

The son does the food the owner can be very chatty But the Dog Snoopy shot the red baron Down. EXCELLENT food Excellent Wine Devine Desserts, Hard to find but well worth Tickling your Taste buds!

Visited here for my birthday recently. We had a thoroughly pleasant evening, greeted by the Landlord and the Westie dog all very welcoming. It was not busy, the food was superb and the service very good. I was unsure about the menu but the landlord was great at explaining the variety if choices, well worth a visit and hope to return in the future.

Outwardly this appears to be a quaint pub nestled in the sleepy village of Minting, do not be fooled however, as the menu could be straight from a Michelin starred restaurant. This is very fine dining from a Chef at the top of their game, whom you have to applaud for their locally sourced and seasonal produce which is excellent. This harks back to how we used to eat before mass supermarkets took over and is about maximising the food that is available locally at the time, so go with an open mind and expect to experiment with different flavours and textures that you may not have tried before. If you're looking for standard pub grub then visit a Harvester, if you want something out of the ordinary and an outstanding dining experience then The Sebastopol Inn won't disappoint, in fact we rather think the taste sensations will blow your mind. A surprising but delightful place to eat, fantastic and knowledgeable staff in a glorious village pub setting.

My wife and I have eaten at the Sebastopol Inn twice now and, without fail, have been extremely impressed with the food. It is a real secret gem, tucked away in a small village. The pub and the dining room is characterful and cosy having recently received a renovation.The food has all been sourced locally which adds to the appeal of the dishes. The dishes themselves are exquisite looking, with the chef clearly having a real flair for presentation. The flavours are lovely and each of the dishes that we have eaten have been really enjoyable. We have had the opportunity to eat at Michelin star rated restaurants around the world and we can quite honestly say this food would give them a run for their money!In sum, a wonderful experience, the food is presented beautifully and tastes great.

We used to frequent the Sabasstapol very often, so thought we would make a return visit The decor was fine but there was no one in. The owner we found to be very off hand very self oppinuated. But we booked a table for the following weekend ,.....,..Never again cheap cuts of meat hidden in too many flavors lots of bits of greenery very artistic but very very expensive not a plce we would recomend

I'm writing this on behalf of my mother who visited with friends and she felt strongly enough to ask me to write the review. Her comments follow. Excellent food with good portions to be expected in a gastro pub. The food was well presented and the dishes were creative. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Great ambiance too. We really enjoyed the meal and would definitely visit again.

This is a very enjoyable quality place to go for a nice meal with excellent food and fabulous service. I have recommended it to lots of friends and will be eating there again.

Fabulous front of house staff , menus a little confusing ! and heavy ,but ask for an explanation and choosing becomes easy .We had one portion of chips between the table ( naughty but nice )...The flavoure of the food was amazing combined with clever textures , we had to ask for the menus again to remind ourselves of the complex tastes we were experiencing .If you enjoy good (fine) dining you must try the Sebastopol . It's not a meat and two veg pub so don't go expecting that , it's an exellent dining experience .

Firstly I'd say definitely make a reservation as it's a small dining area and it's been full whenever I went there, any night of the week. I had heard people complaining about the prices here -- let's face it, they are much higher than people in the area are used to expecting. But then again, the type of cuisine you're getting is of a quality that justifies those prices. Having spent years living in London I would say this place easily rivals some of the top eateries of the capital, where you'd pay a lot more than they charge here. The menu contains a mixture of traditional British food and more adventurous dishes. The staff are helpful, happy to explain anything on the menu with no sense of condescension. My friend and I got involved in our conversation and stayed well past the time we should've left, but the staff were kind enough not to hassle us or make us feel in any way hurried. Definitely one of the few places in Lincolnshire I wouldn't hesitate to take a fussy guest!

Our third visit to the sebastapol Inn and certainly not our last,cosy surroundings,welcoming staff,not to mention the amazing food, and of course the resident westie dog.Our favourite pub and restaurant so far. The portions are perfectly sized and the flavours and thought gone into each and every course are wonderous! Perfect for a quick lunch or evening meal. We are planning on returning very soon.highly recommended!

At last we had the opportunity to try the food at The Sebastopol - the positive reviews on here were all correct .... the food is delicious and created by a very talented chef. We had the raw Minting Farm Park beef which was amazing followed by the Halibut and beef neck - both were delicious. If you are considering booking a table here my advice would be try it asap because you will be sorry that you haven't tried it before now.

I though nouvea cuisine died out in the 80's but it has returned here. Small portions of food, arranged and rearranged, to look attractive. We went on a Saturday night and only 3 other tables had customers, this speaks volumes. This is a nice pub to visit for a drink but we would not eat here again, due to portion sizes and the price for what you get.

My wife and I visited the Sebastopol Inn on 27th August 2015 without booking. We were warmly welcomed and offered a table if we were prepared to wait a little while, which was fine as we were staying in the area. We had previously viewed the sample menu on the website which had whetted our appetites. We were not disappointed. I had lamb and my wife had the halibut. The food was marvellous, well presented and excellent value for money. We found the host to be friendly and informative on the area.

Called in for lunch after seeing the reviews in Good Taste magazine.Very friendly greeting by the owners.My friend & I shared the plaice in a bun with the triple cooked chips-absolutely delicious.Then we had desserts.Elderflower & the lemon meringue.These were exquisitely presented & the tastiest we have had in many a year.We will definitely go back again to sample the evening menu.

This is not typical pub restaurant. The chef is somewhat alternative and is interested in unusual flavour combinations. So are brilliant and others would not be to everyones taste. We enjoyed it, but not everything on our plates. I think its going to be a 'marmite' case, some will love and some will hate it. It is certainly not run of the mill and if you are looking for a good steak and chips you will not find it here, but it was very interesting and a beautiful place.Its not cheap and portions are small, but we will go back and we did really enjoy it.

A proper pub serving proper beer and amazing food, definitely way above normal pub food- triple cooked chips a must! Very warm welcome from the landlord and the Westie, plants and hanging baskets show the same attention to detail as the food and drink. Good job I don't live in Minting, bank balance deflating, waistline inflating. Really worth the drive.

This is the second time we've eaten here and will soon return for a 3rd visit. We're fortunate to have eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants and honestly this is as good; in quality, presentation and originality. This was the first time I'd had hayonnaise, fermented carrots and trout belly. A lovely, accommodating host with an interest in local history. Equally lovely waitress and our dog was welcomed too.The best meal I've had in Lincolnshire; many thanks!

Been meaning to try this pub/restaurant for ages and finally did last week! Absolutely fabulous food, well presented - totally delicious. Already booked for another go!

My wife and I were invited to dinner by my brother and sister in law. I have eaten in many restaurants in my life and I can honestly say this was the worse meal I have ever had.Unfortunately we did not refer to tripadvisor before we tried the restaurant. Having now experienced the delights of the Sebastopol Inn I was amazed to find the number of positive reviews for this Inn. I would love to hear from these reviewers as I question the authenticity of some of the comments.For the main meal My wife and sister in law had the halibut which was a small portion of fish smothered in a lot of cabbage with a broth. The fish was dry, the dumpling was inedible and the cabbage was tough. My brother and I had beef neck which had been cooked for two days. It was minuscule in size, overlcooked and dry. It was also covered by the famous cabbage leaf. No side dishes arrived or were offered.The landlord was conspicuous by his absence when we reluctly paid the very expensive bill.We left the inn feeling, cheated, disappointed and hungry.This place is a complete rip off. They do not understand the concept of fine dining, which is a shame because the venue itself is quite nice.

The Sebastopol Inn is tucked away off the beaten track in beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. The building overlooks the very old village church and is a perfect setting especially on a summer's evening., It is a charming pub with a welcoming host and especially Snoopy the Westie. Immediately the cleanliness and elegant décor makes an impact. The menu choices are not the average pub grub and be prepared to have your food experiences challenged - stuffed and battered courgettes flowers - when did you last have that offered as a starter? Hogget? Beef neck? The menu is truly imaginative and well worth trying. The men in our party confirmed that the beer was perfect and the bottle of Merlot we enjoyed was excellent. All in all a very enjoyable meal and I can recommend a visit.

We just returned from the most incredibly delicious meal at The Sebastopol Inn. Having spent the afternoon walking in the area, we were planning to drive back to our cottage for dinner. However, after viewing the creative menu, we decided to try the dinner. We are very glad that we did. The presentation and quality of the food was superb and the blending of different flavours in each dish was exquisite. We had three courses. We are not good at reviews and would have a difficult time describing all the flavours in each dish, but we would gladly order each dish again. The meal rivals anything that we have had in London or North America. Our one regret is that we live so far away and will not be able to become regulars at The Sebastopol Inn.

Went with friends as I had read a review in a magazine. The staff were very welcoming and the location and decor great. The menu however seemed to be full of 'unique' dishes with overly complicated ingredients. Rabbit, Beef Neck, not lamb but not mutton with a name I can't remember. I had a fried egg with asparagus and bacon bits to start which was OK. For main I had halibut which was a small portion of fish smothered in a lot of cabbage with a broth. Not great. My friend had beef neck which had been cooked for two days but honestly didn't taste as good as a regular steak might have. Lemon meringue desert ( no pastry) was good. From my POV the menu was just too over the top, but obvious other reviews liked it. No return visit for me.

We went here as a family of five expecting a really lovely village pub meal. Looked at the menu and couldn't find anything but ended up having beef despite it not being something I would choose. Starter of ham hock and cod came out and we thought the owner was joking. Three oxo size cubes in pork pie jelly with two leafs came out! £6.50! My family members were equally as laughable. Main course came and we were expecting some sides to come with, NOTHING came. Dessert was nice, very limited menu for dessert to but what came was nice. For all this, came to £200!! Very very expensive and we had to have food when we came home. Owner was VERY pushy into what to eat and drink and clearly wanted to make a buck.

The food looks very pretty, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.If you want something that will look good on instagram then this is worth a visit.However, if you want quality, well cooked food, that tastes as good as it looks, then you should absolutely avoid the Sebastopol. We won't be back.

This is the second time that we've been to the Sebastopol and I was a bit concerned that it might disappoint because we'd enjoyed it so much the first time. I shouldn't have been concerned. The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic and one of our friends who joined us pronounced it the best meal he'd had in a very long time.All of the food was great (I loved the hogget) but we ordered another dark chocolate, rosemary and olive oil dessert because it was so good. I can only assume that those who gave it a poor review last week had turned up looking for fish and chips/sausage and mash and didn't appreciate the skill, care and attention that goes into the menu.We'll definitely be back.

This evening was such a let-down. The restaurant's website trumpets it's dedication to quality local produce, and leaves you with the expectation of a meal that is going to be most fulfilling. However, much of the cuisine we sampled was arty not hearty and, given that the menu only runs to 3 courses, half of our group were still hungry when we had finished. Not only hungry, but deeply unsatisfied by some of the dishes. The soup portions were amusingly tiny, but when the Sea Bass and Neck of Beef mains were similarly small it was clear that some of our party may require a snack on arrival home. The beef ("cooked for 48 hours") was lacking quality too. Other diners around us seemed similarly nonplussed by the fare. To be completely even-handed I must say that the sirloins from the specials board were very good, as were the desserts.What else can I say about it? The building is nicely restored, charming and simply rustic, though the location is far off the beaten track. The servers were all smart and polite, but le patron? His mood started at brusque, and descended through grumpy to surly. He really should not be front of house if he cannot be polite to guests. Even had the food been the best in the area, and it was nowhere near that accolade, I would still never return to the Sebastopol for this treatment.

Went to the Sebastopol Inn when we was on holiday worse meal ever for four people it cost £62.00 for fried lettuce leaves and an inch and a half square pork belly went back to holiday accommodation and cooked sausages and chips as we were still hungry also we heard another couple saying where is the nearest chip shop .The owner asked us to move as we had a wheelchair and the table would be larger to fit the plates on wished the food had matched the plates

Just spent £70 on a terrible meal. The soup was served from a jug into your bowl -dark green water is the best description. I actually had a very small piece of sea bass swimming in water with what can best be described as boiled cabbage leaves and some kind of dumplings. The black forest pudding was superb. The host obviously had the hump when he noticed we had left the main meal, and ignored us after that. Very over priced, pretentious, and a shame really. Worst meal we have ever had.

Was given a poor choice menu, Poor service and very expensive for what was received,If this pub wants to be a gastro pub then advertise as such.The proprietor cannot take criticism.Will never go there or reccomend

My brother-in-law was visiting from America so we took him out for a meal that had elements of traditional dishes but was presented with a twist - in an attractive manner. We all had delicious meals and enjoyed the experience. No one was rude to us, the landlord was welcoming and the staff efficient. The restaurant wasn't cheap but we chose it for the care taken in the presentation and the variety of dishes. Until we have a bad experience we will continue to recommend this inn.

My husband and I had our first 'date' at this pub back in 1981 - how times have changed for the better…..Back then it was a traditional 'drinking' pub but still excellent service and atmosphere (or maybe it was the company) This pub is now a 'fine dining' experience with food that could rival many top London Michelin kitchens (that we have been lucky enough to experience).This is not your 'everyday pub' but a real secret in the depths of Lincolnshire - although getting here may be considered remote for some the reward in making the journey is the quality and originality of the menu - it features so much local produce which should be applauded.Our meal which is from the current menu featured 'char' an Arctic fish - 3 day cooked beef neck from local Minting Park Farm along with Lop Pork Belly - totally amazing - and then a delicious dessert which includes a de-constructed "Marathon' bar the equivalent of todays Snickers bar.Nothing but praise for this venue - its not your usual 'local pub grub' there are no 'sides of vegetables' as many of the local pubs in this area provide but if you are looking for food cooked by a chef that respects local produce and creates dishes that are to 'die for' then give The Sebastopol a chance - you will not be disappointed :)

We had heard of the Sebastopol Inn via the grapevine, so decided on a wet cold Sunday Bank Holiday to try it out. We were a little worried at first thinking we were to be the only diners, which is never good, but need not have worried as we were soon joined by other diners. I think the first thing to say is this is not a pub to come to if you want a "large plate of grub" as was explained to us,the portions as not huge, so that you have room to taste all three courses.This was the case, and both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed all three courses, plus excellent coffee, and came out feeling comfortably full and very satisfied with our meal. The atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxed, not at all what I had expected, the toilet facilities were scrupulously clean, the lounge-waiting area extremely comfortable. It is not cheap, but well worth every pound you spend on food which is slightly different, but delicious. We will certainly go back one day. Thank you owner, chef and staff at the Sebastopol........

Visited the pub on a Saturday evening for a meet on a first date. Arrived at 8:30 and sat in the Bar area in comfy seats. However by 9:30 the dining room emptied and the landlord started closing the restaurant and some of the bar area, busying himself around us. Distinctively got the feeling that as we weren't going to spend money by ordering food he'd rather we leave and by 9:50 he covered the pumps and turned most of the lights off without saying anything. A local arrived at 10pm and landlord uncovered the pumps and told him he had just made it in time out loudly. We drank up and left. Surprised that the pub survives in this climate with that attitude. Certainly couldn't recommend it to anyone for a relaxing atmosphere.

Called in "on spec" to see what had happened to a regular haunt after 40 odd years. Pleasantly surprised to find a very comfortable gastro-pub. All well until the food arrived. Pigeon arrived almost raw and was sent back to the kitchen for remedy, when the plate reappeared the meat was completely ruined, shrunken to a third of its previous size and like rubber - inedible. Celeriac lasagne disappointing, celeriac undercooked and the flavours and textures within the dish just didn't work, particularly with the burnt shaved artichoke. I actually declined to pay for the meals, which I can't remember doing for many years. We discussed our disappointment with "mine host" who declared that the disappointment was our fault because we had chosen the wrong things from the menu! Rather patronisingly he lectured us on sous-vide cooking and pronounced that the pigeon was "very pink" not raw - bleeding meat is to my mind raw! I agreed to pay half the bill despite the meals not being eaten, I suggest that maybe more notice should be taken of positive feedback because some customers do actually know what they are taking about!

Family meal for 6. I think it's fair to say this place isn't meant for anyone who doesn't enjoy their meat. My meal started with Beef Carpaccio, followed by Pork Belly - absolutely delicious. The home made ice-cream (burned butter and peanut butter flavours) was amazing! One of our part was vegetarian - cold beetroot soup and a "lasagne" made of layered celeriac weren't particularly enjoyed. My personal view is the chef should reconsider the non-meat options.It was a nice, relaxing restaurant - no pressure to eat and vacate the table within a given time. Good range of wines and other drinks. Would go back (but probably won't bring the vegetarian with us next time!!)

I keep coming back to The Sebastapol and it just gets better and better ! Six of us had lunch and everyone enjoyed great food, expertly presented and well served. This isn't pub grub ..... if you want scampi and chips in a basket or 2 for 1 nosh, go elsewhere .... if you want fantastic food from an inventive menu, The Sebastapol is as good as it gets.

It had been a few years since we last visited The Sebastopol. We had enjoyed it in the past but had heard that it had changed hands, and were a little worried that standards have been maintained.Our party of 4 were warmly welcomed by the new owners, the Reid family, and received excellent service throughout our visit.The food was exquisite. 4 different dishes, each full of flavour and enjoyably different. Portion sizes were perfectly judged for those with a moderate appetite, but I suspect that younger, more voracious, diners might be left needing to fill up at the end of the meal with the fine cheese platter! We would have liked (expected?) a small selection of seasonal vegetables to have been served with the meal, and this might have gone some way towards satisfying those with larger appetites.All in all, a great experience. We shall not leave it long before we return.

I have read some of the other reviews and wondered if I was at that same restaurant!Did not want the usual 'Sunday Roast' and having read the reviews thought this would be interestingly different...........it certainly was! We had a number of friends and thought this would be our 'treat' to them.The meals were small in size, possibly fine for an evening meal, but not for Sunday Lunch. Some of the vegetables were raw. Whilst I do not like them over cooked I certainly do not like them raw. Meat dishes were superbly tender, but regret non-meat dishes did not live up to expectation.Desserts, were small to say the least and everyone the had RAW rhubarb, could not eat any of it as it was so 'sharp'.So, all in all, thought it was extremely expensive, and everyone left wanting and hungry! None of our party would go back....

We have not been to the 'Sebastopol' for some time but were very glad to see that not only had the standard of the food remained consistent it had actually got better. We travelled over 25 miles and were not surprised that others often come over 40. Since our last visit we have visited many excellent restaurants in London and the UK as well as New England and the Southern States of the USA and it is not an overstatement to say that the meal we had today was as good if not better than these. Somewhat surprisingly perhaps, amongst the superlatives must be a mention of the caramelised cabbage served with pigeon and the rhubarb dessert to die for ,and all of this in the middle of nowhere in the middle of Lincolnshire. To say any more about this remarkable place might be superfluous. Go there and see for yourself, if you are disappointed you have obviously gone to the wrong place!

Like a frustrated school report I really feel this restaurant has great potential but doesn't quite try hard enough to be excellent. The menu can be very small and limiting, there are no variations of choice, service can be slow, the dog coming into the restaurant is annoying for some. When they get it right the food can be very good but it is not consistent and there is a feeling that on occasion the restaurant knows better than the client. Tables can be too close together.

A thoroughly enjoyable meal, very friendly and 'small'. I found the menu limited in its breadth, however all the options looked and sounded great. We had the pork & lamb mains and they were wonderful, reasonably priced too. We'll be back...

We booked our Valentine evening here as the pub had recently won best pub food in Lincolnshire. The menu for the evening was a 5 course tasting menu which was emailed in advance. On first glance we noticed that most of the menu was served cold apart from the main course, which we found a little odd seeing as it was the month of February! My girlfriend also noticed that there was no alternative to the fish course, so as she doesn't eat fish I emailed the pub asking if they could provide an alternative? They were very obliging & said that the chef would think of something & would contact us again shortly. About a week later we were told that potted Pheasant would be provided instead of the Scallop dish.The actual pub is situated in the rural village of Minting. It was a little treacherous driving the unfamiliar tiny country roads in the dark, but once we arrived we were pleasantly surprised to see a lovely welcoming pub lit up in the middle of the village.On entry you can see the restaurant area on the left & the bar (with a real fire) on the right. We were greeted by the friendly barman, served drinks & presented with the menu to read whilst waiting to be seated in the restaurant area. We were booked for an 8:30pm sitting, but it was approximately 9pm when we were asked to make our way to the restaurant. This wasn't a problem though, as we were quite happy to chat & amuse ourselves watching the family dog (Snoopy?) run around the bar area showing off his little red bow-tie whilst wagging & yapping.Once seated in the restaurant, we found presented on the table some very nice bread & a small dish of oil / balsamic to dip into whilst waiting for the first course to arrive. I had the Beef tartare with yolk, cucumber, caper, dijon, & soda bread whilst my girlfriend had the Red cabbage gazpacho with apple, gribiche, & goats curd. Both were well presented, but neither dish tasted anything other than OK unfortunately. The second course was the Scallop ceviche, cucumber, & dill for myself & the potted Pheasant for the missus. The Scallop was served in the shell but hidden under a large dollop of foam. Unfortunately the foam had a nasty after taste & completely overpowered the delicate flavour of the scallop. However the Pheasant dish was enjoyed very much leaving a clean plate.Third courses consisted of a pork shoulder with burnt apple, celeriac, butter bean, sage, & cider for my girlfriend & I chose the Sirloin with onion, mushroom, ox tongue, bone marrow, & ale. Both were again presented well & equally tasted above par. The Sirloin was served pink (I was not asked how I like it) which was fine, but the fat did not appear to have been rendered & was not edible.The fourth course was the low point of the menu. It simply read … Apple, beetroot, lemon. We were presented with a glass containing mainly a purple foam. I asked the waitress what this course was?, but unfortunately she was unable to tell me! We both tasted the foam & then looked at each other with the same look of disappointment. It had a very earthy taste & was room temperature. Hidden underneath were small cubes of apple that had a hint of lemon which were very pleasing & delivered the required effect of cleansing the palette, but the foam was unpleasant. We noticed that nearly everyone else in the restaurant had also left the purple foam sitting in the glass too.The dessert course was Rape seed oil cake with blood orange, & vanilla marscapone for both of us (a forced Rhubarb crumble was the other option). The flavours worked very well together, with the tang of the blood orange cutting through the richness of the marscapone & the cake providing a pleasing texture. We thought the chef should have removed the skin of the orange that was attached to the small triangles of the flesh. My girlfriend removed them but I decided to eat them thinking that the chef wanted it to be eaten this way, unfortunately it took away from the zest the flesh delivered.The bill with drinks was just over £80, & overall it was an evening of mixed culinary experiences. We have to say we left a little disappointed. We were served 5 courses, 4 of which were intentionally cold, 2 were not enjoyable, 2 were OK & only 1 course lived up-to our expectations based on the accolades this pub has recently been awarded.We will return again & try the normal menu at some point, as we value the opinion of the great reviews left here on TA & that of the Tastes of Lincolnshire awards. Maybe the chef just had a bit of an off night last night?

We deliberately cycled to the Sebastapol from Lincoln, for a fantastic lunch accompanied by a pint of superb beer. A marvellous country pub serving excellent beer and exceptionally good food.

Like others have said, this is a" rural gem", set on the edge of the wolds in striking distance of Lincoln.Proper food in idealic surroundings , this pub will no fail to disappoint even the hardiest of critics.Freshly sourced local produce, with tastes which will mesmerise the most delicate of palettes.Beautifully maintained restored pub, the most congenial of hosts and pet friendly,..... ideal.

I went with a friend about two weeks ago for a first visit to the Sebastopol for lunch. I say the first time, I had once been there about twenty years ago for a drink, when it was basically a drinkers pub well hidden for a long lock-in! Very characterful but not where one might chose to eat.Minting is a couple of miles off the main road but well worth the visit, the pub has been refurbished well and still retain some of the old character. Service was nice and relaxed and we both had the duck with red cabbage, which was excellent. The duck perfectly cooked and the red cabbage was excellent, I always feel its the mark of a good restaurant if it can make me like something about which I am normally fairly indifferent, which is certainly the case with red cabbage.Will definitely be looking to go back again soon.

Visited for the first time last night with 2 other couples. We love to try new places and this restaurant did not disappoint. A warm welcome from the patron and his very friendly black Labrador, an open wood log fire, and a cosy bar. The restaurant menu & wine list gave a varied choice & reasonable prices. All courses came beautifully prepared and no one in our group had any problem clearing their plates. If there was anything worth mentioning, background music in the restaurant would have been nice if you weren't in a group. All in all, a great gastro pub and worthy of a good trip advisor score. Thank you for a lovely evening The Sebastopol.

Having eaten at the Sebastapol numerous times over the last few years, I can confidently say that I've never had a meal there that wasn't absolutely excellent. The prices are on a par with what you'd pay in any establishment that offers freshly cooked, high quality locally sourced produce and the service is always friendly, polite and efficient. I visited earlier today and had the finest pheasant I've ever tasted, beautifully tender and full of flavour without being too gamey, served on a bed of kale with dabs of a delicious lemon purée and lardons. The menu changes regularly with the season and one gets the impression that the chef really takes a lot of pride in his work. Dishes are presented to a very high standard and cooked to perfection.The setting is very peaceful and in summer eating outside is very pleasant. Snoopy, the resident west highland terrier is a friendly character and adds to the soul of this family run establishment. The building is full of charm, tastefully decorated and is always immaculately clean.I would recommend calling ahead to confirm serving times and to ensure that there is a table available to avoid disappointment. Whilst Minting is a little off the beaten track, the Sebastapol Inn really makes the trip worthwhile.

Earlier this year we marked a milestone and decided on a Sunday lunch to celebrate. So we booked for 16 to 20 at the Sebastapol. The restaurant has been competing for the taste of Lincolnshire and sources local produce. always a good sign. A menu was agreed and reservations made, 17 of our guests arrived from Swindon, Oxford, Sheffield, Bracknel and Locally and we sat down to an excellent meal. Everything was cooked to perfection and thouroughly enjoyed. Everyone including baby grandson were made very welcome and had an excellent time. Overall an outstanding succcess and worth the highish price Food was a sure competition for another meal earlier in the year in Glossa on Skopeloss, Greece.

What a surprise!! This pub/restaurant is off the beaten track but well worth a visit. We were a party of ten all with different tastes and requirements. We all enjoyed the meals we ordered. Everything was cooked to perfection and was well presented. The owner and his wife were very very friendly, as were the other members of staff, and helped us choose the perfect wine to go with our meals. Desserts went down well too.

My husband and i had been out all day, and we were looking for somewhere to eat. We were driving back to Skegness- where we were staying. We came accross the sign for this place and went through the back of beyond and finally found this place. Cars were in the car park and the door was open. my husband went out of the car to check that it was still serving food. He came out about 2 mins later to be told that they were closed and that was it... even though people were still eating and the door was wide open. Hubby said that the man was very rude and that was that. Wast e of time getting to the place and would not recommend that anyone else makes the effort as it is not worth it.