The Tobie Norris in South Kesteven

Wonderful, historic and atmospheric pub with great food and great service. Highly recommended.

While the service and atmosphere were enjoyable, unfortunately, I experienced severe food poisoning after consuming the duck. As the only person at my table of eight to have this item, I believe it was the culprit. I'll be sure to recommend this unique dining experience to my friends, but perhaps not for their stomachs.

Cosy pub in a lovely village. Staff were very pleasant with a great vibe. Will be bad again.

This is such an.atmospheric pub! However it's the great staff and their cheerful service that makes it more appealing than.other character filled pubs in the area.

An excellent pub in this historical town. Good choice of real ales, great wines and superb food. Recommend trying the pizzas. The pub has several seating areas on different floors.

I had just been to the restaurant about 20 minutes before the cut-off time for meals and had pretty much every waiter walk past and ignore me. I'm definitely going to skip this place for the rest of my stay! Appalling service from a place that came highly recommended, better off going to The Crown Hotel, which is a sister company.

What a find. We were visiting Burley House gardens and wanted somewhere for a birthday lunch. So much to choose from in Stamford however other places closer to Burley House had poor reviews. This venue had excellent reviews and was also recommended by a friend who lives locally. This place did not disappoint! Beautiful looking old English pub with tables placed throughout the smaller rooms giving it immediate ambiance. Staff welcoming The food was great quality. I had the pie and the crustyness if the short crust pastry and the enhancement of the herbs complimented the chicken and ham pie. My husband had chicken parmigiano and fries with truffle oil and he also said it was delicious Totally recommend

Amazing food as always. Love coming back for a special occasion. Even though the restaurant was busy the service was excellent and food arrived quickly. Friendly and helpful staff. Food is always up to our expectations.

This pub is a beautiful historic building with lots of history within its walls. The building is set out over two stories and the tables are comfortable with plenty of room. We enjoyed a drink prior to our table being ready and there are cards on all the tables with resevation times, which makes seeking a place to sit really easy. In addition we realised you can find your own table as it will have a card with your name and a time. The Pimms I had was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Made properly! The menu itself is good and the food we ordered was really delicious.I didn't manage a pudding but on hearing how good it was wish I had made room! Staff were helpful, attentive and everything ran really smoothly This is a wonderful place where things are still done properly.

Great food and service. We had pie and the chicken followed by pear and apple crumble and cheesecake. Best crumble I’ve ever had. I absolutely love crumble and it was a 10/10. Definitely recommend.

Stamford I'm liking you! What a cracking pub, lots of character and friendly staff. Lot's of nooks and snugs for a sweet beer and to chill 😎 👌🏼 🍺

Nice place in one of the eldest buildings in Stamford. The food was ok. Had Piri Piri Belly Pork - bits with no "belly". Just a hard piece of pork but the trimmings were fine. The Piri Piri "dip" was burning spicy.

Lovely Sunday lunch here. Fantastic options for gluten free and huge roasts. I has the roast pork and there was more than I could eat on the plate. Good selection of beers and a wonderful and ancient building. STEEP stairs so beware if you have mobility problems (or have had a few too many)!

Eight of us on 21 Sep had a great evening at the Tobie. Great service, great food and lovely surroundings. Been several times and will keep returning.

Marvelous place with amazing food!

Visited on a busy Saturday lunch time. I think this could have been our downfall. The food was just ok. The fish was a little bit doughy and the cheesy garlic bread was super thin and didn’t have much cheese. Maybe we have been spoilt as we prefer the likes of The Kings Head (Stamford) and Don paddy’s (Uppingham) much more in terms of food. There was limited seating options as it was so busy so we are putting out experience down to the fact it was a busy Saturday lunchtime. We are going to go again sometime in the week when it’s a little quieter for another go. Service was swift and nice enough. Just expected a bit more on the food front

I agree! Historical venues always have such a unique atmosphere. You can really feel the history in the walls and imagine all the events that took place there. It's incredible to think about all the people who have been in the same space throughout the years. Places like this are so important to preserve.

Friendly place. Enjoyed the surroundings and atmosphere. Always enjoyed meals here.

The beef dish with mash and vegetables was absolutely delicious, the best meal out I have had in a long time. I would highly recommend.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Tobie Norris, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. From the moment you step inside, the unique design of the pub immediately catches your eye – a perfect blend of historic charm and cozy ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The food was absolutely amazing! The Yorkshire puddings were hands down the best I've ever had – perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. And don't even get me started on the pizzas! Cooked to perfection with a variety of creative toppings, each bite was a taste sensation. Whether you're a fan of traditional pub fare or something a bit more modern, The Tobie Norris has something to satisfy every palate. Great food, incredible atmosphere, and top-notch service – The Tobie Norris is truly a hidden gem that I can't recommend highly enough. Five stars all the way!

My fourth visit here. First one was great Sunday roast. Second was great we were a large party of 20. Third visit my friend’s arancini cheese was inedible and was kindly replaced and dish lacked salad. Yesterday chose to celebrate A level and GCSE results. My baked Camembert cheese was delicious. Good portion of pigs in blankets. The spare ribs is misleading as it was just baby corn and salad and the spicy seasoning made it difficult to eat. Expensive at £10! We can take our spice being Indian! Mains my lamb kofta was ok - dry. Lamb burger went down a treat. Husband’s pizza of Cajun chicken again spiced so much that was inedible. Rocket leaves landed on another pizza but that was easy to transfer over. Orange and passion fruit cheese cake combo tasted like cough syrup. The millionaire cake and sticky toffee were delicious. Service was slow and getting a jug of water third time lucky. I love this place usually and their Sundays roasts are great. Yesterday was disappointing.

Always great pizzas,friendly and helpful staff,nice surroundings

Sat outside and ordered the pizza and wrap - which was delicious. Great, friendly service too.

Popped in for a pint stayed for two and had lunch. First time to have a duck 🦆 pizza, topped with spring onions and hoisin sauce. Everything delicious, great service.

Lovely little pub with a nice outside courtyard. We stayed for dinner and had the pizza which were delicious. Worth a visit.

Wouldn’t take cash, card only now loss of 2 family members , pizza that was served was just like a wrap covered in cheese tomato, fries not served with the pizza and was very thin… too much grease in my mac n cheese meal, drinks and food far too expensive,

Good food and friendly service. Excellent atmosphere and character. Good choice of beers and wide range of food on the menu.

What an enjoyable and memorable Sunday Lunch. My family and I recently gathered here for a special family celebration and it was an absolute joy. All three generations were well-suited with the variety on the special Sunday Lunch Menu. My Roast Beef was top-notch and everyone else enjoyed their lunch too including big, home-made Yorkshire Puddings and gravy; and there was an ample selection of vegetables. The good variety of interesting desserts rounded off our lunch really well. The serving staff were lovely and were not at all intrusive. They helped to give a happy and relaxed atmosphere to the occasion. I believe The Tobie Norris will be our top choice for our next family get-together. A big thank you to everyone for making the occasion special for us.

Sunday lunch, not great for the price, potatoes hard, carrots insipid looking, pork was a pile of mushy pulled pork. Stuffing one small ball, no apple sauce. Yorkshires good but had to request extra gravy. Service average

Brilliant Sunday Lunch and even better service!

Only a quick visit to Stamford but this seems to have the best cask options. Nice pint of Oakham Citra was the choice of the five available. The cider drinker enjoyed the Perry from Father Jim (or Bob).

Good vegetarian/vegan options, very cool building with some real charm. Make you sure you go to the bathroom as the stairs that lead to them in themselves are something to see! Good selection of drinks. Make sure to book on the weekend

I enjoyed a top quality gluten-free fish and chips outside in the long garden. The meal was cooked to perfection and they also had a gluten-free pale ale on tap. Staff are lovely here and friendly.

This place came recommended and we were not disappointed. Lovely atmosphere,good choice of food from the menu. The food was lovely & well presented, table service excellant.

Great food. No ridiculous service charges. Would go back

Totally delicious and highly recommended

Middling food. Very expensive. Most deserts are around £10! Bill for 2 people, soft drinks mains, coffee and tip £84! Even our London friends we met with there were shocked at the cost. Not worth the high prices.

My Friend and Myself visited this very Lovely and Welcoming pub for a drink. The Bar Tender served us very Well. Very Polite and Very Courteous. Great atmosphere and Friendly Ambience. Highly recommend this place to anyone and any Outside visitor wanting to try something different. Come to Stamford and visit this Historical and Welcomimg establish. Thank you to the Toby Norris Pub for quenching my thirst.😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎅🌲🌲

Cosy pub, great selection of wine and beer. Really friendly staff.

Friendly pub. Welcoming. We didn’t eat here but the menu does look nice

Great restaurant. Unmatched atmosphere. Fantastic food. We had a family celebration here and loved everything about the place. Food was top notch. Ask to see the history of the building. It goes back to 1200 AD.

Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch, I think all 4 of our party enjoyed their meal immensely. I had the Lamb roast with all the trimmings, including Yorkshire pud, and thankfully the cauliflower cheese came in a separate pot, because personally it has know business on a plate with gravy. Anyway all was amazing, thank you for the warm welcome, and our dog fully enjoyed his complimentary biscuits. One small gripe was the few flies in the area we were seated, which isn’t your fault, but it might be worth investing in some sort of fly catcher. Once again thank you for the great service and our scrumptious meal.

They threw away half a chicken and a lot of potatoes and gravy and a little cauliflower. To be fair, my recently post surgery and out of his mind husband did say “yes” when they asked him if we were done AS I was up to pay and asked for the food to be wrapped up. But I found the service afterwards going from yes! Well have someone wrap that up for you to- well he said you were done *shrug*- to be lackluster. Literally how does that happen as one is paying! It was a chicken with untouched wings and thighs. How wasteful to throw it away. In fairness I felt the chicken a decent value and the sticky toffee pudding was delicious! So they’ve gotten two stars. But I still can’t recommend based on customer service. It makes me so sad half our families food was gone down the bin :(

They weren't taking walk-in bookings as it was fathers Day, but they were extremely accommodating & squeezed us in between reservations

Cracking meal last night. Pizza's are great as were the other dishes chosen by my friends. Yes, it's not the cheapest venue in town but more than worth the premium. Great staff as well.

Had an amazing meal on Sunday 9th June with my husband to celebrate our wedding. I highly recommend their burgers and chunky chips. So delicious. We were on the second floor with table service, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The staff were amazing and very friendly. Hopefully another visit on the cards shortly ☺️

Beautiful pub! Very atmospheric. You find your own table. Service exceptionally prompt considering how busy they were. Food all arrived on time. Good wine choice. Nice glass. However, food was a bit of a let down, and it’s overpriced. Fish n chips with crushed peas £19.99! Really? Nothing exceptional. The lamb kofta was so dry I could have likened it to a takeaway that’d been left out overnight!! Served with dry flatbread, bland salad, no tzatziki had to ask for a some yogurt just for some pizzazz - more like a starter but was £20.99! Absolute rip off. Ham & Chichen & Tarragon pie was very good however, and burger and fries far better! We always like to tip for a good service, but felt on this occasion we’d not bother as food is overpriced, and girl who took order at the bar wasn’t the most friendliest public-serving person we’ve met. Overall disappointed, after a positive start.

Friendly staff. Great service and food

Authentic gorgeous Georgian pub with lots of little nooks and crannies, hidden rooms laden with quirky paraphernalia and lovely little garden courtyard. A hidden gem! We didn't eat, but the fish and chips smelt divine.

Went to the Tobie today for my birthday dinner with my family. I was very impressed. The place is querky and buzzing with people, which is always a good sign. I was worried as I had never been before and had a bad experience the night before at another restaurant. I need not worry. The staff were professional and friendly. The service was swift, and the food was incredible. We all said it was so tasty and cooked to perfection. Resturant quality. They paid attention to the flavours, details, and presentation. I work in hospitality, and this is what I would expect to see. Excellent, and I would definitely recommend giving Tobie Norris a try. We will be going back! Thank you.

Fantastic food. Pie veg and bubble n squeak were wonderful and the pizza superb. Lovely old pub with a great atmosphere. Not cheap but well worth the few pounds extra per meal.

Great place to go for food and drinks for a fairly good price for the area

All good here..will go back when around that way

Dog friendly gastro pub with loads of quirky character. Had roast salmon Caesar salad, very good, perfectly cooked salmon. The sticky toffee pudding is quite specials, lashings of caramel sauce.

Just popped in for a drink with a friends. Great quirky pub and I'll be going back to investigate further. Decent mix of beers.

Building: +5 points. A beautiful building, nicely opened up to be enjoyed by the public, beautifully decorated with lots of portraits, railway signage and other historical memorabilia. Service: +2 points. Pleasant enough, but card only is annoying. Food: -5 points. Overcooked battered fish, a parmigiana that was devoid of chicken, a pizza that was super-salty with a neither here-nor-there base. Booze: -1 point. Strangely modest range of beer and cider, modest range of wines. Dogs: +1 (if you like dogs) - dogs allowed in the building, but are a tripping and spilling hazard when it’s busy, and not great if it’s wet (smell) or you’re allergic (sniff/wheeze).

Ate upstairs. Amazing to think it was been around since the 13th century. Had the fish and chips and my mate had the venison sausage. Both where good.

Only stopped for coffee.very quirky Stamford pub serving meals and drinks.

We went with my son and his girlfriend who asked us if we wanted to go so we did the meal was spot on and you need to book in advance as they are always booked up

Great service and a pleasant atmosphere. Good meal. Dogs are welcome; there's a bowls and treats

Great food and friendly service from a hard working team. Tables cleared immediately and very helpful!

Called in for a drink. Good range of real ales. Old pub with loads of small rooms all very cosy. Would definitely recommend a visit for a drink can't comment on the food

Just such a nice atmosphere in this pub. Love it.

One of the best pubs I've been to in Lincolnshire, excellent food and drink with a good atmosphere, wish others would follow suit.

Overall was good around pub, with amazing snack starters. The rest of my partys food was very good. However this would have been a 3 star review if based on my burger!! Was dry and overcooked, lacking in sauce and the salad was under the burger making the salad unfresh!!

Came here for a Sunday Roast, which was excellent. All of our table was impressed with the presentation, portion and importantly, the meat. Clean and engaging surroundings with lots to look at and lots of charm.

Utterly beautiful pub from 1280 with 3 floors of deliteful architecture. Food was awesome and a great selection of ales. The best part is the staff, extremely friendly and efficient. When we were there my mother in law became poorly and the staff couldn't have been more thoughtful and caring. The pub is child and dog friendly as well. Highly recommended.

Fabulous food and lovely service.

1st visit was ok but the second visit during late lunch midweek wasn't as good. It wasn't too busy but the food was slow and when it came it wasn't very enjoyable. I had a crispy chicken foccacia sandwich which wasn't anything like I expected, it was in a bun like a chicken burger (which I didn't want) the bun and the chicken were both as dry as a desert and the addition of garlic mayo as stated on the menu was non existent. My friend had a goats cheese and chicken pizza wrap which she said was ok but she didn't finish it as it was too cheesy and a bit sickly. The annoying thing is I wouldn't have ordered that if the menu description had been more specific, if it says sandwich then it should be a sandwich! A burger bun isn't a sandwich. And you can't really send it back when it arrives especially if you've waited ages and have other things to do that day!

Amazing place, lovely staff and fantastic food and beer. The children’s portions are as big as most adult meals. A really lovely experience, thank you for squeezing us in on a very busy Wednesday night! It was crazy busy for a week day. Most of our locals aren’t as busy on a Friday or Saturday but these guys did their best to accommodate us

Myself, my husband and our 4 children were staying locally and happened to see this place on google. They were fully booked online bookings but when I contacted them directly they made space for us for a 6pm booking. The staff could not have been more accommodating. The service was incredible and the food just phenomenal!

Really nice old pub. Food good but not told about the 45 minute wait for Pizza. Good range of beers and wine

The pizzas were bland, overpriced and burnt. The duck pizza had 4 pieces of bland duck jerky and the cheapest cheese money can buy.. All in all a complete waste of time and money.. As lovely as the pub is..

Great food, big portions, good service and a fantastic building, wins on every level

Lovely place great staff and food and dog friendly 🐕.

A lovely pub in the centre of town. A good selection of beer and nice decor and atmosphere to spend and hour or two with friends and family. Can get very busy though leading to long waits at the bar.

Such an excellent pub. A great atmosphere and is exactly how a pub should be. There's a fantastic selection of drinks and service is swift and everyone was incredibly helpful. We didn't eat, but I did read through the menu and there are a wide variety of delicious sounding things. Dog friendly too, which is brilliant. Very highly recommended.

I met friends for lunch and it was perfect for a catch up as the tables were not too close. I ordered the Italian chicken sandwich which was nice although it had too much mayonnaise and I couldn’t pick it up and had to use a fork to eat it.

Stamford was a good meeting point for a family gathering to celebrate mine and more especially my brother’s 90th birthday. We came from York, Essex and Derbyshire, and so pleased that we picked Stamford and the well situated Tobie Norris. We couldn’t find fault, staff were courteous, friendly and helpful, it was just the right ambiance for the occasion and importantly the food was very good. Would return and recommend.

A great spot to enjoy a relaxed lunch with pals Friendly staff, nice surroundings: cheers!

Really nice atmosphere in this pub, that is obviously popular with clientele of all ages. It was a busy Thursday evening when we visited. We recommend booking a table for food, although we were able to be seated without booking. However, the choice of tables was limited. The food was served in about 40 mins, but understandable because it was a very busy evening! Food was delicious, and we all enjoyed our meals.

Food was very nice, service was fine, wait times were a little long when considering the reservation timings. Would recommend a try if you're local

What a gem of a place,fantastic food, great atmosphere and very welcoming Staff.Our two dogs and ourselves were very well looked after. We will definitely be returning

Our favourite pub, we love that it's so dog friendly as well. Best Sunday Roast in town.

Great food, atmosphere and staff. Dog friendly book early as it gets very busy. Downstairs is far better for less mobile

Great venue, fab food and impeccable service. Did the pizza and wine deal - amazing value - pizza was much bigger than expected. Fish and chips were lovely the peas and tartar sauce exceptional. Would recommend coming here.

Perfect Sunday roast, plenty of extra gravy and the staff were brilliant. Will be returning.

First time here, dropped in for some food on journey home and we were so pleasantly surprised. What a lovely pub .... Great food, nice happy staff and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning. Thank you, it's so nice to find somewhere new that is worth returning to.

We love the Tobie always Great atmosphere and Food, Matt the Manager is so helpful every time we go!!! great place to visit.

I would travel here just to eat their pizzas they are amazing and beautiful!! also the atmosphere in this pub is always friendly and nice!! keep up the good work!!

Great find recommended by the manager at the Crown as they were full. Menu is OK for a Sunday. We had mac and cheese with mixed meat on the side. Relatively expensive but the ambience made it worthwhile.

One of the top5 roasts I've ever had

We were there today for Sunday lunch, 11 February 2024. The quality was not as good as our last visit, quite tasteless and it felt like the ingredients were 'cheap'. When the main course arrived the beef looked like it had been standing for some time, the cauliflower cheese appeared well done and was on the dry side, oh the second portion for this arrived as we were half way through eating this rather lacklustre meal. Some of the staff need a lesson in hospitality. A young lady on the first floor didn't have a clue what to do or how to respond to customers requests, also the young lady on the till, if she smiled it would have been a miracle!! Can't see us visiting again anytime soon.

Great Place for a drink and conversation with friends. Homely atmosphere. welcoming and chatty staff. and their famous Pizza are best in Town

We have visited before, but on this occasion standards have slipped. Food was nowhere near as it used to be, a few cheap ingredients seem to have crept in and it shows. Service could be better, especially when we paid the bill - a smile goes a long way but the young lady on the till looked sullen and it appeared that she really didn't want to be there.

- Good atmosphere - Really Tasty Pizzas - Lovely Deserts - Very friendly and helpful staff who went above and beyond Would definitely recommend!

I visited the Tobie Norris for the first time on Monday 29 January 2024. What a stunning, old building it is, beautifully restored with seating on three floors. Mind the steep stairs though! Very friendly service from the young lady behind the bar on the ground floor and from the two waiters, who brought our food to the table on the second floor. Usually they offer table service, where you can order food and drinks at the table but, on the night we visited, they were short-staffed and we had to order our food and drinks at the bar. No problem for us as the place was fairly quiet and the stairs weren't an issue. We had three different pizzas and three different desserts and everything was absolutely delicious. I will definitely go back and I would definitely recommend.

Very busy but excellent, well organised, service. Food and drink of good value and quality. We were impressed by how the staff communicated with each other re table service etc.

Their Sunday roast is an epic portion and very tasty. The staff are happy to offer doggy bags, and they are needed.

Great little pub. Attended a party in one of the function rooms. The staff was very nice and helpful. We had a selection of pizzas, which were all very tasty. Will definitely come back for a drink.