The Waterfront Inn in Doncaster

On entering this classic local pub we felt welcomed and relaxed. There is a dog friendly area inside therefore we were able to have a nice drink and the most perfectly cooked Sunday dinner with our labradoodle regardless of the weather. A separate area is available for those without there best friend alongside. The chef obviously takes pride in creating an excellent traditional meal, he proudly plates your choice of 2 out of 3 meats available. Generous slices of moist meat are then complemented by your choice from several freshly cooked vegetables, nothing but perfectly cooked delightful and colourful vegetables. The gravy is also to die for and a cheese sauce tops this very delightful meal. I would happily pay twice the price. Get down to the Waterside Inn in West Sockwith, ITS AMAZING.

Just the most superb fish and chips. Very tasty, great surroundings, very welcoming landlady and landlord. I recommend this place very highly.

Under new management you do not want to miss this beauty spot. The food is to die for try the pizza home made. Absolutely terrific beer and larger. Cheap as chips. Landlord and landlady are very welcoming fantastic. Staff you really do need to visit. To actually see what you are missing right on the edge of weststockwith marina. Camper and are welcome and don’t miss the bike night.

Pop for lunch on my day off. We both had the pizza. I can honestly say they were delicious and filling. Better than some expensive pizza takeaways. The owners are both polite & friendly, the pub has a lovely & warm atmosphere. We had such a lovely lunch that we popped back a few days later for a drink with friends

Paul and the team are absolutely lovely - they can’t do enough for you, the Sunday dinners are delicious and the whole pub is really welcoming. We come here because it’s half way between us in Chesterfield and our family in Lincolnshire - and after trying a few places locally, we love the Waterside and will be regular visitors!

Food fine, fine for not parking not so fine, and publican failed to cancel it so larger fine. We were in a private room for an election party so didn't see it and had not been for a long time previously.

First class roast beef Sunday lunch . Best lunch we have had in a long time Great, friendly and helpful staff.

We visited for an evening meal and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the service was friendly and the food perfect. We will definitely be back and are looking forward to enjoying more developments

Brought my visiting brother and his disabled son to the Waterfront for the Sunday Carvery. The welcome we received and the food were both excellent. The owners went out of their way to make my disabled nephew feel special. The Carvery was delicious, as always. The Waterfront is what an English Pub used to be like in the UK. Friendly, clean and very welcoming. Thank you

Myself, Youngest Son and Best friend in the summer months go to the bike nights on a Thursday, food is always delicious, pie, chips, peas and gravy with mint sauce mmmmmmmm, always freshly cooked. The staff are spot on and you can have a laugh with them, never had a bad meal in the last 2 years, personally can't speak for the beer as none of us drink and fly, correction sorry ride!. Absolutely recommend the place, and plenty of bike's on a Thursday night. Keep up the good work, and thank you .

My first stop in a pub car park and this was a great introduction. Really nice welcome from the Landlady, food excellent (large portions) and a beautiful spot. Nice walks along the river and canal, nearby. Toilets and washing are all clean.

Used to come here 20 years ago and the food was amazing then, outside neat and tidy with hanging baskets and pots of plants . Sadly it's now now a bit tatty outside with some scruffy wicker chairs on the decking and food just average, but quite nice inside , dog friendly area,and staff were friendly and helpful , still a nice place to sit and view the marina ( from behind the fake ivy!) and will return but beware the parking issues !

Went here for an evening drink with my husband. Saw the car park notice which said car parking for customers only. As we were customers, we thought we were OK so did not feel the need to read the small print or the other signage. Bought a total of four drinks then left. Three weeks later we received a car parking charge. My husband went to the pub and spoke to the landlord who was extremely aggressive and rude and shouted at my husband that he would fix it. Two week later we got another letter saying that the charge had escalated to £100 because we hadn't responded to the first letter. We went again to the pub and asked to see the landlord. He said he had cancelled the fine so it must have been a computer error and he said again he would fix it. My husband questioned if he was sure because he said he had said he had fixed it before and it hadn't worked and we didn't want the fine to escalated even further. He then got extremely aggressive again and accused my husband of calling him a liar! My husband had not called him a liar, but was only explaining to him his concerns. In the end we came home and paid the fine because we couldn't risk it again. We could have followed it up further but who wants the hassle? If you want a pleasant evening and meal don't go to this pub. The landlord is an extremely aggressive and rude person and obviously does not value his polite customers

Stuart and Karen are. Very knowledgeable about the area there food is outstanding reasonable priced beverages I would recommend Stuart Sunday carvery it’s. Out of this world the only thing I would say if your travelling make sure you log your registration number in to the pub. If you don’t your meal and drink will get expensive.

We were really looking forward to spending time over new year with our friends but have never felt so unwelcome and won’t be returning !!

Stayed overnight in my camper, great value 8.00 Fantastic location, beautiful canal side walks, watching two deers playing in the morning Greeted by friendly warm and helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. Good selection of drinks, including real ales and some deliciously cold wines, all perfect quality The food is proper home cooked food, fantastic quality and perfectly cooked. Mixed grill was outstanding one of the best I have ever had. Thank you for a lovely stay. We look forward to returning😊

Not sure why there are some negative reviews about the Waterfront Inn on here but suppose each to their own opinion !. The hosts here Karen and Stuart and the team work hard to keep up their standards and cannot fault their food or service in a friendly local pub. We have just had another excellent Sunday Lunch and hope to see you soon,thank you again

Excellent food and service all fresh produce was even able to see the chef in action . This is the best value lunch we have had in a long time. Will definitely be back even the locals at the bar were welcoming and having a chat with us. Lovely walk around canal basin to finish the afternoon off . Thank you all.

Food was absolutely amazing, fresh cooked good price, bar staff was nice and friendly too x defo recommend

Not for me. Rough and ready, but they are not trying to be something they are not. Suspect microwave cooking, maybe frozen food. But I don’t know for sure. Food was poor.

Our first trip out in the new Campervan we thought this would be an ideal spot half hour from home. Booked an overnight stay gave the veh reg and paid over the phone. Arrived was shown our pitch with Elec Hookup so we set up....

Well again thank you to Karen and Stuart for our fabulous stay, room was very spacious and clean. Breakfast was cooked fresh and served hot on the Saturday then exchanged for the carvery on the Sunday, again hot and fresh with plenty of choice. The...

What a great pub this is. This time we put our motorhome in the campsite so did not go into the carpark, but what I will say when we have the staff and the locals make sure we have put are Reg so can’t see...

We recently visited the Waterfront Inn for Sunday lunch. I parked in the car park and proceeded to sit outside, while my partner went to the bar to buy drinks. Unfortunately she didn't notice the sign that informs you of having to register your vehicle...

Wonderful small pub. Friendly owners and staff. Brilliant home cooked food. Re the parking I am disgusted by other peoples comments. There is clear large signage in the car park asking you to input your registration. This is to ensure only customers use the car...

Lovely pub in a beautiful location, great service, friendly staff. Food fantastic will definitely return.

Great night and Turn out on a Weds. Need to be there early as it is busy. Had same recent experience in Dudley to register parking. Its simple register when you go in to order drinks or food no issues.

A pint and a cola cost me £100. Called in to check out campsite for later visit and will never return. Had a drink in beer garden on busy bank holiday weekend. Was totally ripped off by unscrupulous methods off parking enforcement company. Was never...

Never in my life have I had to book into a village pub Car park If you don’t tell them your there you get £100 fine That was the dearest pint I’ve ever had Shocking. I will definitely tell friends and family never to go...

Had a drink and parked in the car park. Got a £100 parking fine through the post. Really disappointed and upset.

I almost don’t want to write this review for fear of over populating this place and then not being able to get a pitch 😂😂 omg we have just had the most spectacular weekend in a long time , We where made to feel so...

Just spent 2 nights in our motorhome at the waterfront inn. Our first visit here been meaning to visit. Well I can only say thanks for a lovely break. We only intended eating here for 1 night ended up eating both nights. The menu isn’t...

Always pay a visit to this pub whilst staying on the campsite behind the pub, but won’t be going back. They serve food and have a large beer garden as well as seating at the front of the pub, yet none of the tables have...

Have been before for a pint on bike night, but was passing today, so called in for lunch. We were made to feel very welcome. The food was excellent & fantastic value for money, especially the homemade onion rings.... Wow!! Will definitely call again.

Food was great and extremely good value for money. But most importantly the service, friendliness and general attentiveness of the staff was awesome. Would recommend based solely on the chat and kindness of the people that run the place, but the food is great as...

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch here,hosts Stuart and Karen and all the team highly recommend this place. Also has a Motorhome stop over in their car park,again recommended.

What a fantastic home cooked Sunday lunch! Took my Mum yesterday and was so impressed. Gravy was super tasty. Staff so friendly, cant wait to go back.

We both called for lunch and the food was amazing. Following morning we called in unannounced for a table of 6. The breakfast was great so we booked for a table of 11 that evening. Nothing was too much trouble. The steaks were perfect. Everyone...

Well what can i say! great homecooked food, very friendly, four of us had lunch, me being a vegetarian was not a problem, great meat alternative with my own jug of gravy ( ive eaten in places 3x the price and you would not get...

Great place to stopover, booked to stay 1 night in our campervan, the hospitality is fantastic, all of the staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough for us. The facilities are really clean and the pub has great food and drink and is dog friendly,Tables...

We were looking for somewhere to spend a few nights camping with our daughter and her boyfriend who live in Sheffield. With wet weather forecast, the cosy clean Pod at the Waterfront was ideal for our daughter while we had hookup for our motorhome. Really...

We had a lovely weekend staying in the glamping pods at the waterfront inn. The pods are very cosy and had a small garden area, perfect for our dog. The toilets and showers were very clean. We ate in the pub and the food was...

We would like to thank Stuart and Karen for once more stepping into the breech and providing a family group a great wholesome and fantastic meal without notice again!!!! Well done Chef Sharon Reynolds! Sorry 😐 for the lack of notice and well done to...

Friendly and charming pub. Landlords Karen and Stuart can't do enough to make everyone welcome. Newly refurbished to a high standard. A comfortable nights sleep in a glamping pod made the whole experience relaxing. Electric and showers included would highly recommend

We turned up on spec having visited previously a year ago. The friendly staff squeezed us in for a carvery lunch. The food was delicious and the staff amazing. We enjoyed it so much we have booked to go again.

What a fantastic evening we’ve had. Great owners and great locals. We stopped here on the off chance and only planned on having a couple of drinks but the staff and locals were very welcoming so we ended up staying in the bar much later....

A very nice place to visit will be going back it will be next year but will be back very nice the village is very quite nice view of the canal boats nice walks to suit all ages.

First time we have eaten here, we will now be going regularly Sunday lunch was excellent could not fault anything.

We arrived in the nearby marina and by chance walked over the road to attempt to obtain Sunday lunch for 7 without a booking. The Team were incredibly obliging but without a booking it was looking like having to eat outside. However, they did manage...

Went there first time and NO REGRETS AT ALL !!! Phoned ahead and booked our motorhome onto their car park.....nice and flat if you park next to the grass area. There is a bit of road noise but nothing a few pints of their fine...

Sussed this place out while visiting family. I had an 8oz rump steak with all the trimmings and my wife had scampi and chips. Mmmmm, real chips! The two meals were perfectly cooked and nicely presented. Dessert was good too. The whole experience, along with cheap drinks, was excellent. Thanks to all the staff for a really good evening.

I called in with friends and 3 dogs following a long walk. I live locally and occasionally call for a drink after walking my dogs, as usually they are dog friendly. Unfortunately not this time, I asked for a bowl of water for the dogs along with our drinks (something that has never been a problem here before) but was met by a lot of derogatory comments about dog owners including “people need to get over themselves they are not fur babies they have 4 legs and lick their own ar*e” all this for just a bowl of water! Don’t think I’ll be calling in again anytime soon.

We booked the glamping pods for 2 nights.3 words......Amazing Relaxing and Welcoming!For starters the views were stunning and the local area is outstanding. We seemed to be a million miles from anywhere but with all amenities. Apart from the amazing pod we stayed in, what made the weekend was the welcome from Stuart and Karen who run the the pub The Waterfront Inn. We didn’t get treated like paying customers. We were treated almost like family. They couldn’t do enough for us with the service and advice on where to go for walks and also other pubs to drink in.The food was so nice and I had the Goose pie which is a first for me but bloody tasty!!! The breakfast was also a world beater for anyone and the chef was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much for a great weekend and we’ll be back soon.

Excellent food, restaurant very clean, well decorated. Reasonable menu and prices. We used their outside toilets, very clean, and well look after. Excellent location with, basin for the Trent, full of barges. Shame about the weather. Can recommend this lovely place. Owner and staff very cheerful and friendly.

Came to West Stockwith to see the lock originally for a stroll. Parked in the car park for the waterfront inn and was not disappointed when visiting for lunch and a drink after our walk. Really well priced food, and the chef is eager to please. Lovely pub.

We tend to visit about once a year whilst passing through on our boat. A friendly welcome , good food , good service and good value.

We tried this place after a bad experience somewhere else and wow what a contrast. The welcome was fantastic and the food was lovely, they even made something up for my son that wasn't on the menu when he asked. Great real chips not chip shop chips and proper customer related service by people who look to really enjoy their jobs. If you in the area call in. If the suns out you get the view of the boats right in front of you.

We visited this pub having had an awful experience at another in the village while staying at a local campsite. The staff welcomed us despite it being a busy Saturday night and despite being a party of five with three dogs. We had a spacious table with plenty of room for the dogs to chill out. The menu was extensive with something for everyone. The youngest member of our party fancied something that wasn’t on the menu and the chef made it specially for him. The lady serving us was knowledgeable about the menu and able to make recommendations (the rabbit pie was absolutely delicious and the pasty crust was melt in the mouth). Great landlord, great service, delicious food and a warm welcome. Massive choice of food on the menu and don’t forget the dessert board! We will definitely revisit this great establishment.

We just called in for a teatime drink. Staff and customers very friendly. Beet good and although we didn't eat, the food menu looked good. Great location.

This is how food should be, four of us visited here for sunday lunch and we all had the same review, simply faultless, friendly staff, amazing food, great selection, will certainly be returning, its great when you find a decent place like and the prices are excellent, this food would show up many other places in the area, could not fault anything about it.

Home cooked to a superb standard. The menu changes often and there are good veggie options! Theme nights include 'around the world' with menus including greek, french etc. Aleays worth a call tyo see what's on offer.

Lovely and welcoming...carvery was fresh and delicious with lots of choice..Dog friendly in one room too. Will definitely visit again

They announced a new chef on their Facebook so we gave it a go. The place is a very friendly pub that serves good beers at a good price. The food was just fantastic! Lots of tasty options on the menu and the specials board really is something special! We wasn’t even half way through our meal before we were discussing our next visit!

Cater for all types. Nice establishment nice staff. Good pint. Carvery is to die for dogs aloud in main part of pub

We were staying at the caravan site nearby, popped in for an excellent Sunday carvery. Later in the week we had a fabulous steak pie and the chilli con carne. Proper home cooked chips. Very friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

This place was great. friendly staff, friendly locals stay over night in camper van had live music great walking for our dogs. Will defiantly be going again

I can highly recommend the afternoon tea here. It was one of the best I've had, really good value for money. Fresh sandwiches, lovely scones and cakes.Nice friendly atmosphere. The Sunday lunches are good too!

Visited family whilst they were staying on Caravan Site behind pub. Went to the pub for a meal and they couldn't be more accommodating. We got sat straight away and service was quick. The food was also excellent and very good value for money. Will certainly call again and would highly recommend.

We stayed in the pods over the weekend and ate in the resturant on sat evening and cavery Sunday lunch......all home cooked...absolutely fab, can't wait to return!

Lovely spot next to the river/canal. Glamping pods clean and comfortable. Owners Stewart and Karen were really helpful and hospitable, had a lovely time so decided to stay and enjoy an extra night in a cosy room. Top marks for the carvery lunch, the gammon was cooked to perfection. Will be back again soon

Went for food with friends our friends ordered and they were not going to take our order as the kitchen couldn't cope with the amount of orders coming in the landlady was very rude and said to the landlord at the bar " what are you doing your going to have to stop taking bookings I've got people who have booked unlike these" this was in front of us, very unprofessional and clearly cannot cope with a busy day! When food came it was greasy and barely warm this was after an hour wait, no apology! I won't be eating here again do yourselves a favour and go down the road it's much better, and have some customer service skills!

Been here today for a catch up with some friends. We picked a good day for it,it’s stunning here looking across at the small marina on a hot day!! We,my husband &children;,regularly call in here and have always found the staff lovely and welcoming and the surroundings are a bonus that you can’t beat!:)we all got a good tan and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere,will be back soon!

We have been a couple of times now in our motorhome, both times we have been met with a warm inviting welcome. All staff & locals are friendly / chatty ...the food is excellent, all cooked fresh good portion size.

Stayed here for one night in our camper van.. we will be back! Very friendly landlord and landlady, lovely cosy pub with a real fire. Dog friendly too, with lovely walks along the Chesterfield canal.

Been here last Thursday. It was their " Biker's /buskers night ". Really enjoyed the music. It's good that it's dog friendly as well. I love the Daffodils in their garden.

Called in on spec after a walk on the Chesterfield Canal. They were fairly busy, but fitted us in. Nice Sunday lunch, reasonably priced and very friendly staff

Visited here last week for the first time and what a lovely surprise. Lovely small café attached to this Pub which serves Lunches and Afternoon Teas. We stayed for Lunch and the Jackets were Really Good with plenty of mixed salad on side. Great presentation and looked and was really appetising. All served on lovely china plates and tea came in China tea Pot and cups and saucers to match. A great experience as Staff very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Can really recommend this!

We stayed in the camping pods which were Great, very clean and cosy. Facilities (loos and showers) were superb. The pub was fantastic, lovely food, big portions and good prices. Very friendly staff.

We went on our travels to find a different place to call our 'local' carvery' after feeling ripped off at the place we used to go. l'm afraid to say we are still going to be looking after a visit here. Yes the place is clean and the staff friendly. A slight delay in service due to the 'roasties' not being done on time. Roasties to me are potato chunks cooked in beef dripping. These were chunks of tates done in the deep fryer. Yorkshire pudding was from 'Bookers'. It doesn't take much effort to cook your own yorkies, flour eggs milk and a drop of water! 4 meats on offer. The Ham was suffering from heat lamp stress and going hard. Broc and cauli well cooked and a good cheese sauce. Mashed carrot and swede...no thanks and peas. Only 4 other folk in the conservatory. Are people voting with their feet one wonders? There is more life in a tramps vest!!

Great pub, good choice of beers and drinks. Great service from landlord and attractive location and surrounding area.

The best Sunday lunch, as usual! We love coming here for a carvery lunch on a Sunday, the food is always tasty and well cooked and the owners and staff are really friendly. Clean plates all around, and in a perfect location for a pretty walk alongside the canal afterward. Great value for money too! We look forward to staying over on our next visit so that we can try the breakfast too...

We’ve just had our second Sunday Lunch at the Waterfront. You honestly can’t fault it. Lovely relaxed friendly atmosphere.

My husband and I went for Sunday lunch. What a fantastic carvery. There was a choice of 4 meats and...

We stayed in one of the pods which was lovely, clean and warm. Unfortunately on 2 of the 3 mornings...

Very Relaxed atmosphere with Canal and Marina Views, with excellent food. Sunday Lunch was excellent .Good choice of Meats and...

Had a beautiful breakfast in the lovely tea room staff so friendly will be eating again here soon. In the...

Firstly I would like to thank Stewart and Karen for a fantastic time. These two people bent over backwards for us so thank you so much. Away for three days visiting family in Gainsborough decided to try glamping for one night which was amazing. Then stayed in the hotel for two nights which I could not fault one bit.lovely place and lovely people the hotel was spotless and very comfortable the breakfast was made to order a lots of it. I could not fault this in anyway and very reasonable price as well. I will definitely be booking this hotel again.

We have been to The Waterfront Inn at West Stockwith 3 times before today and each time the Sunday Lunch has been delicious. Sitting outside the pub on the decking overlooking all the boats in the West Stockwith Basin, it's a relaxing way to while away a couple of hours on a lovely sunny day. It was lovely the Landlord and Landlady remembered us.

Popped in here to kill an hour. Had a beer, staff seemed quite pleasant, nice outside area . Liked the look of the glamping pods . Will be back

Stayed for one night with family and friends in this lovely pub/b&b;, very clean, modern rooms with a choice of breakfast or Sunday lunch. We went for the Sunday lunch which was amazing! Landlord and landlady are so friendly we'll definitely be going back

Stayed here overnight on the car park in our motorhome. Immediately upon arrival we were made to feel welcome by a young woman who said she was the chef. As usual when staying on someone's car park we booked a table for our evening meal. When we walked in it was quiet but we were greeted by this larger than life personality that we later learned was a relief manager as the owners were away on holiday. It was a limited menu but this indicated to me having worked In the trade that the food probably was genuinely all freshly made in house. When we saw the meals coming out of the kitchen we could see we were in for a treat. My parter had homemade pie which was truly and pie. It had a top and a bottom and it was delicious. I had one of the specials "stroganoff" again it was very tasty. How lucky the owners are to have these two people looking after their interest whilst away. They are a Credit. I hope it's as good on our next visit

Love this place. Friendly and committed. They go above and beyond here to make you feel welcome always doing their bit to support local businesses and the community. The setting is perfect and the breakfast I had was excellent.

Called in for a simple light lunch, not knowing what was on offer. Settled for jacket potatoes with salad followed by scrumptious home made cake, full of jam and butter cream with fresh cream on the side.Rainy day so we ate in the charming tea room overlooking the marina. Everything tasted first class, charming service, good value for money. Must go back soon and try something more substantial.

Food outstanding. Surf and turf delicious although rare steak came medium to well done it was sooo tender and tasty. Chips are home cooked proper ones. Bloomin gorgeous. Excellent value for money. Will definitely be back. Oh, and the onion rings are the best ever!

This is a great pub and if the weather is nice they have plenty of seating outside looking onto the marina. They have live music on a saturday evening which we thoroughly enjoyed, the landlords are friendly and welcoming and today we went and sampled their Sunday lunch which was lovely. They now have a tea room which have lovely cakes which they didn't have last time we visited and dogs are welcome both inside and outside.

Hosts Stu and Karen made us very welcome, Stu's Sunday lunch was great and very well cooked this was our first outing in our new motor home will be back soon Sue & Mac

Within throwing distance of the basin where all the boats moor either from the River Trent or the Chesterfield Canal this place is a hive for locals and boat owners alike.In desperate need of a little TLC the pubs hosts very cheerful staff that make you welcome and work tirelessly to assist you in every way.There are no airs and graces here a pig is a pig and a duck is a duck.The care park is large with an entrance to a camping site along side where caravans can park and enjoy the river, the canal or just to do nothing.The glamping huts are being installed as the pictures show but they are very small and maybe for some and not others.The food at the pub is basic but good, home cooked food at its best, cheap and cheerful with nothing special, just how lots of boat owners probably like traditional English.It is not the sort of place I would take the wife for a Saturday evening meal but a matter of taste really.They put on breakfast up to 11.00 am during the week inc. Saturdays so that would save lots of boat people the messing around with two medium breakfasts for £10 got to be a bargain at that.I don't think I would go again but you never know, If I get a boat maybe I will get into the habit !!

Sunday lunch.. Looking for a change from our usual haunts in the Lincs Wolds, we came across some great reviews for this waterside pub.. The reviews were correct. A warm welcome and a top quality traditional carvery Sunday Lunch. Sitting Outside with a view over the small marina on the banks of the Trent, we enjoyed a perfectly cooked selection of roast meats & vegetables. All this and excellent value!.. We'll be returning.

Stayed on the campsite next to here . What a lovely place . Great home cooked food and good prices ! And very friendly staff . Worth a visit

Dropped in on spec as we had not been in for more than a decade.We were pleasantly surprised and when we saw the menu, we were up for some chunks of meat. Very impressed with our steaks.We had a chat with the landlady about what had been changed since we had last been in and she told us all about the pub also being a teashop in the afternoon. The missus was very interested in this and intends to return with her "ladies who lunch" friends.Thoroughly recommendable.