The sun in Bassetlaw

Have been a few times now. service is always great with very family friendly atmosphere. drinks great and food no complaints. the guy in the waistcoat makes it entertaining every time we come in. very funny and professional at the same time! perfect for family and friends night out. thank you.

We went for Sunday lunch. It was a really good meal. The joints were not giant ones like in big chain pubs but this meant they were fresher not given time to dry out. The vegetables were the same regularly replenished so always fresh. Wide range of chive of meat and vegetables. The staff were really polite and efficient quick excellent service. Recommend to anyone!

After a day of decorating, cleaning and doing odd jobs around the house I couldn’t be bothered to cook a roast so we decided to try the sun inn! We hadn’t booked beforehand however the lovely gentleman on the door found us a table for two, it wasn’t the best situated table but he did tell us that but it was absolutely fine and we enjoyed a lovely carvery. Everything was cooked lovely and it was hot. My only complaint would be that I asked for a Diet Coke and was given a pint so maybe the bar staff could ask if wanting small or large but then I could of specified a small so no biggy really. Overall we enjoyed everything and will return

We came today for the Sunday Carvery. My Mum and I have been a couple of times previously for food midweek, and it was ok so we decided to take the family today. It was one of the worst Sunday lunches I have ever had. We are so disappointed with it and to be honest it was that rubbish we probably now won't return at all. The table was sticky when we sat down and we had to request for it to be wiped. We ordered the carvery, around 10 minutes later were told we could go up and when my elderly Dad who has mobility issues went up the carver asked him for his ticket. We hadn't been given any tickets so he was told he couldn't be served. He then had to return to the table, and we had to wait for the waitress to come back to get a ticket. The food was really bland, most of it was cold/cool, the vegetables were really undercooked. I personally love my veg with a little bite but this was rock hard. The gravy was like water. The roast potatoes were white and the mash was a weird colour and had a funny taste. My parents are convinced it was instant mash. We ordered 3 sides for £9. We had some pigs in blankets, most were a bit anemic looking and there was a lot of grease in the dish. We also had 2 portions of stuffing to share between all of us. To be honest it was tasteless and also anemic looking. My Mum did speak to the waitress when she went to pay but said she didn't really seem interested in her issues. Another waitress came to the table to clear away whilst we finished our drinks and asked if everything had been OK, my Mum explained we were not happy with the standard of food. She apologised and asked if we had spoken to the manager, which my Mum had not. She said OK, apologised again and left. Really, we should have been asked if we wanted to speak to him/her and of so, either pointed in the direction of him/her, or we should have been asked if we wanted the manager to be brought over. Also, the man on the carvery appeared as if he would rather be anywhere else but serving you. I was sorting 2 children out and making sure they could manage etc and he carved my meat and stood looking at me whilst he held it with the knife as if I was an idiot for not picking up a plate. It's the first time we had been, my fault, but there was a bit of an attitude going on that wasn't called for. I also heard him speaking to the lady behind me in the queue who was asking if there were more roast potatoes etc as there were hardly any left and he responded as if she were a nuisance, just a tone in his voice. My Dad also mentioned that when he went up for his carvery, he had not picked up a plate either, and the carver asked if he had a plate when he could clearly see he didn't. Not being funny, but he could just tell you to collect a plate. They are right at the side of the carvery trolley within arms reach of the carver. Probably would save him some time to pick the plate up himself rather than be clever about it. Will definitely not return for Sunday lunch. It's such a shame because we had been looking forward to it.

We have been a couple of times over the last couple of months, always hoping for better in terms of food cause the service and atmosphere is really friendly and they allow dogs. Every time we've been left disappointed. One occasion on a Tuesday we were told there was no lasagne, so we ordered pies to be told none of those either, when there's only 8 things on the main menu this limits choice somewhat (if you don't want a pizza or burger). Another time we had pizza which was fine but very expensive for what it is. Yesterday i think is the final nail in the coffin when we went for Sunday carvery. We were shown to our table and given menus then nothing else. Husband ended up at the bar getting drinks and asking if we were to also order food at the bar, theybsaid it was tvale service. Cauliflower & broccoli cheese and stuffing an extra charge (although they were really good and let us know when the cauli cheese was nearly ready so we could fetch our carverys). The meat we were given was lovely but there was no where near enough, I dread to think what a child portion is like. The choice of veg was slightly underwhelming, we had cauliflower and broccoli in the cheese dish we ordered so that left carrots and peas. Choice of mash and roast potatoes but the mash tasted weird, and roasties were from a bag. Yorkshire pudding was the best bit, that was spot on!! Overall, it felt like a school dinner and definitely not worth the money. Neither of us will be recommending or going back, there was nothing overly wrong with it all (which is why we didn't complain) but there wasn't much right with it either - distinctly average.

Sunday lunch Shown to our table and left; no drinks or instructions how the carvery operated. Asked about gluten free and vegetarian. Gluten free was everything apart from Yorkshire pudding which we was ok with that. Vegetarian was carvery without meat, no vegetarian meat alternative option but same price without meat. Stuffing cauliflower cheese were extra. Meat was cooked beautiful but there wasn’t much of it, broccoli & cauliflower was cold so we warmed it up with the gravy which was all gluten & vegetarian friendly, shame it was like water, but it did warm the cold meal up. Now came the bit we like the best……. The potatoes….mash tasted awful, was convinced it was smash, until I tasted the roasties that tasted exactly the same, like stale potatoes. We ate the meat and veg and as a family of 5 felt very disappointed with carvery but lesson learnt and we wouldnt return. On exiting we was asked if everything had been ok and we felt the need to be honest stating it was let down by the potatoes that were disgusting. They was not interested and said they had no other complaints which I found hard to believe, no offer of price reduction or apology. We paid and said we would have dessert outside. We had been sat for quite awhile when we noticed it had been awhile since we ordered & to our dismay our deserts had been placed at the other end of the seating area where no one was sitting and left to melt, again no apology or offer to refresh. We have had great service and food here in the past and thought maybe it was just a problem with the Sunday lunch. But to be treated in this was you will not gain popularity and custom I am afraid. On leaving we all said… never again that was rank.

Don’t know what the past bad reviews are all about, went for a bite to eat and a few pint, food was lovely & cooked great, priced decent with good offers on during the week. Staff are all lovely and can’t do enough for you. Venue is really nice as well!

We are not big eaters and to leave our meal still feeling hungry is really unacceptable. This restaurant was fantastic when it first opened a few years ago, but we feel the quality and quantity of the food has deteriorated significantly. This is a terrible shame as Retford doesn’t have a vast amount to offer for dining as it is, and this is now one less place we will choose to visit. We will not be dining here again.

Lovely venue, but the food is average. Nothing special on the menu. Pricey for what you get. Shame because it used to be fabulous!

The actually venue itself is really nice - but that’s about where it ends. Use to be really good food so you didn’t mind paying the prices. The same cannot be said now unfortunately very expensive for very average ‘pub’ food - shame.

We ate in the evening at the Sun Inn as it was recommended by our regular eatery which doesn't serve food on Tuesdays. We won't be going again though. For a gastro pub which appears to be good on the outside , I can't say...

We had lunch at the Sun Inn on Friday and were welcomed by Daniel with a smile and joke. Food was not quite up to their usual standard as the Chicken Caesar Salad lacked a good amount of dressing - a little dry unfortunately and,...

First time lunch visit. Really pleasant welcome and the interior is very clean and attractive. The outside looks fun too - better in summer tho and not on a grey February day. I chose fishcake from the small plates lunch menu, which was really well...

Visited here as 2 couples after my wife had been with a friend and came back with positive review. Expected big things, the pub looks great, very modern and a really warm welcome. The menu was ok but after a busy Friday they had run...

We've visited here from Newcastle a couple of times now whilst staying with family in Retford. Dan and his team are always so friendly & super accommodating especially when we are a large group of adults and children. The food is delicious, great selection for...

Although the pub is excellent aesthetically and the staff were lovely, I was not impressed. It was a Thursday evening and they were not busy. We waited longer than I’d expect for food and one meal Came out a considerably long time after the others....

Absolutely outstanding place to say it’s our first time going didn’t let us down . Staff very polite and well mannered and saw straight to us when needed drinks . Food is incredible loved the atmosphere definitely worth 10/10 if you ever need anyway to...

Thank you to the Sun Inn Retford staff for a great experience yesterday. Everything from the cleanliness and presentation, the food, the service and the prices it was a lovely way to celebrate as a family.

The sun lnn is the greatest service in Retford Nottinghamshire and I had my birthday party there it was amazing and outstanding the staff need a honour and a pay rise and knighthood the staff in the kitchen and at the bar and the staff...

What a lovely evening had with friends. We hadn’t booked though was shown to a table straight away, staff being very welcoming and polite. Couldn’t make my mind up what to have as the menu has so much choice, was given recommendations by Darren which...

Visited The Sun inn with a friend and was greeted by a pleasant staff member that show us to our table, he ran through the menu and also made some great recommendations. The service was effortless and efficient, the food came to the table and...

This review is exactly as I wrote on their comments card , worst meal we’ve had, the service good , the meals were terrible, the fish and chips were very underwhelming 1: the chips were like going to the chip shop just before they close...

Visited for a family birthday, a party of six, booked a table, nice and tidy pub, very comfortable chairs. Nice menu, plenty of staff on hand. The manager told us of specials and changes to the menu. I had the steak and ale pie with...

I visited The Sun today with my sister-in-law. We were both impressed by the extensive choice for a lunch menu and the lovely setting for an al fresco meal, allowing us to make the most of the nice weather. We both had the summer vegetable...

Our first time at this pub/restaurant And it will be our last due to how they dealt with there error. 4 meals ordered for our party of 4 only 3 were served, we gracefully waited until another table was served there food (same as what...

I had the gambas pil pil to start, which was lovely! I then had the sliders …. And here’s where it went down hill, 3 out of 4 of us ordered the sliders, they were dry, tasteless n more like 3 meatballs on a dry...

What an amazing place. Service by Darren was second to none, nothing was too much, extremely attentive and provided sound advice on Cocktails. The food was again second to none my partner, whom is a meat addict, was bowled over by the creamy garlic pesto...

Staying in Retford for a wedding. Called here on a Friday evening around 6pm and got a table straight away. Plenty of inside and outside tables. We chose Steak Pie and Lasagne which were both really nice. The food alongside a pint of Pale Ale...

We were travelling in a motorhome with our Border Collie and looking for a nice friendly pub with decent food and the Sun Inn was perfect. On arrival, the smartly dressed friendly waiter advised that there would be a delay of 30 minutes for our...

Six of us went for lunch, and were warmly welcomed and looked after from start to finish by the pleasant and knowledgable guy who served us. We ordered various main courses and we were all very happy with them. The interior is lovely, and the...

A welcome surprise and the best Sunday lunch I have had in years. From the time you arrive you receive a warm professional greeting from friendly smart staff and the service is fast, efficient and informative. We had a Sunday lunch which was the best...

Visited with another couple on 25/2/22 for dinner. Ambience. Great furnishings and a modern exterior with fire pit Staff. Friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Excellent service. Food. We had mains and desserts which everyone enjoyed. I had the vegan aubergine cottage pie and...

I like to try out all the dog friendly pubs in the area. The Sun is not only dog friendly, but serves brilliant food too! My partner and myself thoroughly enjoyed our meal and visit! I loved the outdoor firepit too!!

Christmas Day service was incredible. Food was delicious My children loved the customer service, atmosphere and fun Thankyou

Had the three of us (out of 5) who had a starter and Sunday roast been dining alone our rating would have been 5 for sure, as both the starters and roasts were plentiful and excellent. The other two plumped for pizza, but their conclusion...

I came into the restaurant after hearing good reviews. I had the most amazing Sunday lunch. The beef was cooked perfectly and the gravy was sublime with very generous portions. All credits to the chefs. The Yorkshire pudding was the best I've ever had, definitely...

The Sun Inn is a short walk from Retford town centre. Visited for dinner with family. The food was reasonably priced and of a good "pub grub" standard, with a decent menu choice. The Bao buns and pan fried salmon were very good. Couldn't fault...

We booked for 7pm arrived at 6:55pm and the table wasn't ready. We were told the drinks would take a while as the barman was making cocktails. When we ordered the food we were told there was no salmon. Then after we had finished our...

As other reviewers have mentioned, the Sun is a smart, modern pub that clearly majors on the food side of the business. With such pubs I often worry that there is no simple “drinking” side of the business, but that’s not the case here and...

Decided to treat my folks and brought them after I had previously recommended the place to them. So I was very happy when it didn't let me down, I had the ribeye and it was fantastic, combined with a couple bottles of wine and the...

Cannot fault. Staff super friendly, service quick, food sensational. From a run down pub to a jewel in the crown of Retford. Well done, hugely impressed. Cannot wait to return

The setting is quite nice and money has obviously been spent on this venue, however this is where the positive review ends. We were at the pub for around 30 minutes before been served a drink. Even the people at the table next to us...

Highly recommend the Sun Inn at Retford from fabulous decor, to delicious food to attentive , friendly staff. I ordered the goats cheese salad which was the best I’d had, followed by the cornflake tart which was very tasty. I’ll be back again in a...

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to meet my mate after not seeing her for 8 months. From the moment you walked in the staff were friendly and very attentive. Didn’t have a starter and didn’t need too the mains are great value for...

Fantastic atmosphere, drinks and food! Cater for gluten free. Also took our dog and they were more than welcoming! Recommend highly!

Visited this pub for Sunday lunch largely because the pictures on the website looked really nice. Don't get me wrong this is a nice looking pub inside and in the beer garden but it is in a very rough area. The street the pub is...

What can I say this place is just stunning. Tidy, clean and looks and feels so welcoming. The overall decor is very nice I love the way this place looks and feels. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly they made us laugh and...

So me and my partner live in South Normanton around 45 miles away and we popped over to visit our usual destination but they weren't open. We would say the food was nice but felt the price lacked a little more attention to detail and...

Me and partner went out for a long awaited date afternoon. The service was outstanding and the food and drink of a very standard.

Me and my partner went for drinks Saturday evening and the blonde gentlemen at the desk when entering the building made us wait for 5/7 mins before acknowledging us. Then proceeded to treat us as if we weren't welcome. We finally sat at a table...

Absolutely lovely food. Good price. Excellent service. Lovely toilets. Very happy with choice of goats cheese lasagne.

After giving 5 stars last October we decided to repeat our visit. I rang 3 times to request a special alcohol free bottle for my wife, the last call being under 2 weeks before our visit so you can imagine our disappointment to find they...

Whilst exploring Retford we found the Sun Inn. Really lovely evening meal. Sat outside which was pleasant. Food was great- all home cooked, delicious!! Could not knock it. Only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the Pornstar Martini- not great. Don’t let that put you off....

I popped in today with a few friends on the off chance that they could accommodate me even though I hadn’t booked, Darren and his team were brilliant throughout the visit, and very attentive when drinks happened to get low, I would highly recommend that...

Excellent food and service. The restaurant has really nice atmosphere. We have also tried new mocktails. Amazing!! Highly recommended!!!

Attended for late lunch, beautiful food, and lovely cocktails! We had 2 cappuccino martinis, one pina colada and a cosmopolitan! They were like summer in a glass. Enjoyed them In the sunshine ☀️

Really enjoyed the fantastic food brilliant service everything was perfect! And the chocolate brownie was delicious

This was our second visit since coming out of lock down and the current kitchen team had a very hard act to follow however there is no excuse for the steak I was served with it was the most disgusting piece of meat I have...

New management is fab, lovely bloke with great service. Food was lovely and customer service skills were on point. Lovely way to celebrate my dads birthday :)

Wow, what can I say! We called on the off chance that they had a table free and a party hadn’t turned up, which in itself is disgraceful as restaurant and pubs are trying so hard, however their loss and our gain. Staff were super...

Covid operation was well executed, staff were fab, can’t fault them and they deserve a lot of credit for their fab customer service!!!

We had lunch here and thoroughly enjoyed everything about it! The food was delicious and we were made to feel so welcome. The service is outstanding! Looking forward to going back after lockdown.

We had a meal here for our daughters birthday and it was absolutely beautiful. I can’t fault a thing, it was all delicious and a decent vegetarian selection too. The chocolate brownie was the best I’ve ever had, we all still keep craving it! It...

We were stopping at a local Airbnb and were looking for somewhere for dinner. Our hosts recommended the Sun Inn and we can see why! The food was delicious and the service was fantastic-friendly and swift. The chocolate brownie and the lamb were gorgeous.

This was my very first visit here and I have to say I was very impressed. Yes understandably quiet but the service was great and the food really really good. I really enjoyed the experience 👍

Just picked up our child whilst he was away with work. Looked for a place to eat and we picked an absolute star of a place. Not withstanding the fact that we were the only people in on a COVID-19 Monday; the establishment was well...

Me & my husband visit sun inn very frequent we really enjoy the food never had a bad meal. The Sunday dinner is delicious we have since taken different family members across to the restaurant who also was very impressed with the food we will...

We met here because it was good for the railway station for 2 friends from London and we were driving from Beverley. They were very happy to let the dog in. The tables are well spaced and cleaned down between use. One way system to...

All staff did so well, especially during this confusing time, they were professional and upbeat all night and to top it off the food was amazing!!

Starts and ends at the review title tbh. Long day at work, got a tandoori pizza to take away as I wanted to relax at home (you can preorder your take away if you're on a flyer, very helpful with covid raging). Well it was...

Go quite a bit. Food is great and priced well. Staff are very good and very Covid safe. Can honestly say haven’t had a bad meal.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Bao buns were gorgeous and without a doubt the best pie we have ever had! Drinks very reasonable. Staff great in these difficult times - friendly, welcoming and very attentive. Well done the Sun Inn, we will be back if...

Another excellent meal. We really can not fault this place we have had many meals and drinks and on every occasion the service and food has been excellent. Definitely my favourite place in Retford.

I visited here today with my mum and had the most wonderful meal. I chose the vegetarian cheese and vegetable pie with mash, peas and gravy. It was absolutely delicious. I am not a vegetarian but just fancied it, and I was not disappointed. Everything...

I've lived in Retford for 12 years and feel this is the most upmarket and cosmopolitan design when compared to all pubs in the town centre. The pub is clean, sharp and looks great from the outside with the lights/metal van! The food quality was...

What a place. Outside was amazing too we sat our with drinks after our meal (the pie was beautiful) We huddled around the fire pit. Great feel to the place. Would recommend

Friendly staff, good selection of food with decent vegetarian options. Excellent sausages and mash. Venison burger a little dry but tasty. Outdoor seating area looked nice.

Fantastic meal in lovely surroundings. The service was excellent and very customer friendly. I would recommend the halloumi starter!

Great food and drink. The Sun inn burger is immense! Nice place to chill out in nice surroundings especially when the sun is out 😃

Had to start making a part of my routine on the dog walks to pop in here. Friendly atmosphere and if Jess is on I know I’m going to be looked after. She gives me and the pooch one look and there’s a pint of...

We had a table of 6 for lunch. Lovely friendly polite service. Nothing too much trouble. We ordered 2x fillet steak 1x Ribeye which were cooked beautifuly. Melt in your mouth. Teenagers had Pizza and the burger. All enjoyed. Cheesecake for pud was to die...

The Sun Inn Retford is a great restaurant to eat at. The service is very good and quick and the menu selection is very good. I would definitely recommend this to other people

another fantastic meal in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Always a great time and very nice food and relaxing.

What can I say.... the food was superb and the service was up to the usual high standards. Very quiet on a Friday post-lockdown but a joy to eat there. Highly recommended.

COVID Safe and food as great as always. First I’d like to say thank you to all the staff for making us feel safe at this difficult time for the world. All the staff were washing their hands and cleaning up as they went. Which...

Had prawn cocktail starters and steak mains.The food,staff and social distancing was excellent and professional. Highly recommend.

My partner and I have been several times and are always impressed with the food. The staff are pleasant and a well mannered. Will happily return and would recommend to anyone.

What can i say, this a real hidden gem, took 2 friends to dinner, they absolutely loved it, great venue, great food, great hosts, highly recommend

Visited for a meal with friends and what a fantastic evening it was. The food was very tasty and cooked to perfection. All the staff are Amazing so natural and friendly the atmosphere is relaxing with a chill out vibe the surroundings are stunning. Honestly...

The restaurant was busy when we walked in, but as I had booked online the previous day (a quick and efficient process itself) our table was ready immediately. The waiting staff were all extremely friendly and the service was quick, despite how many people were...

My daughter and her boyfriend came up for the weekend from London so she booked the sun inn on line before they came up .we haven’t been here for ages but what a pleasant surprise it has been done up beautifully.the pub was really busy...

We invited our friend to join us for Sunday Dinner at this restaurant we had previously stumbled across after using Retford train station. The food and service was excellent! Thanks

Booked for lunch between Xmas and New Year, fabulous atmosphere. Warmly welcomed and shown to our table. Loads of choice on menu. Waitress was very efficient and nothing was too much trouble. The food we chose was fantastic, Fish and Chips for two people in...

We've have visited this place on numerous occasions, and it was always a lovely experience, service and food great. However, my mum booked a table for nine to celebrate her 81st birthday. 4 of the party ordered chicken, dauphinoise potatoes. , to be told after...

We visited today after some nice evening means and celebrations here,. The party in today were mainly elderly and normally would eat out regular a cheaper branded pub, but on special occasions such as Christmas and Birthdays we make travel arrangements to bring the ladies...

We always go to the other one as that’s great food decor service. So thought we pop and see how this was done out. Took us a bit to find. But it’s was the same done out lovely service was brill. And food was beautiful...

I think there must have been a problem in the kitchen! The only hot starter was cold. Two of the main courses were cold. Waited a long time for both starters and mains. All cold dishes were replaced but then we were all eating at...

8 of us went for their Xmas dinner on mad Friday, it was very busy but the staff were great, very accommodating and the food was good. Very nicely decorated and a good environment for couples or parties.

Whilst looking for a place to meet for lunch in Retford I came across the Sun Inn, as a ‘sister site’ to the Sun in At Everton. Given my recent lovely experience at the Sun Inn Everton I decided to try the Sun Inn at...

Been to the Sun Inn tonight. They've done a great job and it's very modern with lovely details such as a fire outside that you can sit around. Lovely risotto and very tasty burger. We'll definitely be back.