The Willow Tree in Newark and Sherwood

Called on a sunday lunch. Not very busy. The room was absolutely freezing! Pointed this out to the chap who served us and he replied 'i thought that when i came in". I had beef dinner wife had turkey. Both dishes were cold. The yorkshires were clearly shop bought as was the stuffing. Same gravy on both dishes. Beef was really poor quality. Stringy and chewy. Could be a lovely pub with some time effort and money but isnt now. Food poor.

We ate a festive lunch here in December. It was our first meal here, and won’t be our last! The service was very good. The food was all excellent, beautifully cooked, none of the vegetables were over cooked. They even came round offering extra helpings of turkey and roasties. Well done to the whole team!

Had a delicious Sunday lunch. Fabulous tender beef, some of my family had other meats and were very happy. Our waiter Oscar was a lovey guy, giving friendly service, and the landlord Brett came out to say hello and welcome us. A lovely pub, tasty food and great service. I’ll be back!

I had recently visited The Willow Tree with hubby for a Sunday Lunch and enjoyed it so much that in October we had the family up from Kent to celebrate a birthday and anniversary we decided to book here, it's a lovely family run pub.Prior to the meal I had nook in advance creme brulee as we missed out before. The meal was lovely, whitbait, prawns and stilton mushrooms for starters, main was ready pork and or roast beef which everyone enjoyed followed by dessert its was just like being at home a great home cooked meal, service was great meals were hot and there was not to much, just the right amount with no waste.Advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment I have no hesitation in recommending this pub for meals we will certainly be returning

nice location close to newark showground and the air museum lots of places to visit close by with accommodation next door

Tipico pub di campagna.Interni lasciati un po' andare, e servizio lentissimo nonostante fossimo l'unico tavolo. Pochissima scelta di piatti, ma cibo gustoso.

We had an evening meal twice in the pub when staying in accommodation next door. Nice, cosy interior, great, funny and helpful staff. When I asked them to hold the fries with the (delicious!) steak and ale pie, I was offered extra vegetables instead. Lots of gins to choose from, deserts to die for. Shame we live so far away...

Had a beautiful meal here. The steak was honestly the best ive had in Notts (and ive had a lot!) Very good service (not at all slow) and cosy by the fire on a rainy night.

We meet up at Willow Tree as a mid point between two couples.We had checked ahead that they were serving food. The menu is a couple of starters and basic Sunday lunch.Parking is easy enough and there is an entrance through the small galley styler garden.Staff are very welcoming on arrival and helpful.The amibiance and decor of the dinning area of the pub is excellent. Lovely rustic feel to it, with fire place in middle which may well be lit in the winter.It appeared a popular place to eat with only a couple of empty tables.Main course offered is a classic English Sunday Roast with a choice of meats.Portions are more than adequate with a nice selection of vegetables.The food was edible but not the best I have had over the years. As lunch ran on they ran out of some of the meats.I would go early to get the better cuts of meat.

Visited this little gem for the second time in as many weeks after a 25yr gap. Everything about this place is amazing. Food, staff, service, location etc. Shortly due to start up their on site brewey sgain so looking forward to more visits. Not really standard opening times for day time but generally open of an evening. Always best to book in advance. Dog friendly too.

We where there for 2 hours just to eat 2 courses. The service generally was slow and the food was slow. I understand it’s cooked to order, but as we were the only ones eating in the resturant we did not expect to wait 40 minutes until our starter arrived and then a further 30 minutes until our main course arrived.

Really, Really slow service. Food of only average quality. Staff very nice. Good ale. Nice environment but let down by slow and poor kitchen - sadly I wont be going back.

A very warm welcome on arrival, friendly staff that are a credit to this establishment plus gorgeous food at a bargain price is reason enough to pay a visit to The Willow Tree. Will be returning next time I’m up here for work, can’t get enough of that Creme Brûlée. 5/5.

I came here from the Guesthouse next door hoping I would find a steak pie on the menu. As I only encountered four customers I was a little nervous about ordering. By the end of the meal, I didn't want to leave. The food was superb (steak pie :-) the black pudding, potato cake was to die for and the customers were all very welcoming. By the end of my visit I felt like a local. Thank goodness I didn't drive into Newark. the chef, barman, brewer, man of many talents was a perfect host and I will most definitely be back.

Great ambience and a very interesting menu that was well cooked. Good beers and a very reasonable wine list. The staff and the chef were very attentive and certainly make you feel at home. Can cater for couples and young kids with plenty of space. Well worth a trip into the country.

Another great night on New Years eve at our unique, wonderful, village pub, many thanks. Good to see so many new, & "old", friends - great hosts, great company and great atmosphere. Looking forward to many more good times in our "local" in 2019! Happy New Year to all, cheers!

Me and my fiance would like to say a massive thank you to Brett and Kathryn, for an amazing year filled with amazing food and laughter.

Group meal with friends for birthday celebration.Excellent menu.Food and service without fault.Top notch-will eat there again.

We were a group of 12 and they took our orders via email one week before, to ensure that no one was disappointed. The food is good, but not amazing, but plenty of veg, chips and salad to go with your meal.

we have been twice, both meals excellent. choice of drinks good, staff polite and friendly.just outside of newark at barnby.give it a try, best to book table.

We have just had our first family camping weekend away together and chose The Willows in Tewkesbury and can honestly say it was the best we ekend ever and will be going back in 2 weeks time really 5 stars.

I stayed in the local b and b so ate in the local pub.

We have enjoyed every nite there. Friday's are the crowedest. That's frid fish night. And it's amazing.

We're up in the East Midlands and frankly I can't understand where everyone goes on a Saturday evening. Outside the town centres the roads are quiet, and the pubs are even quieter.

We went here on a Friday evening. Friendly welcome and good service. The only disappointment was the leek and potato soup which was rather watery and tasteless. The rest of the meal was delicious. The flat iron steaks were cooked exactly as we asked and the chips were proper, home-made chips. The sticky toffee pudding was also excellent. Reasonably priced too.

Once again an excellent meal, we both had the spicy chicken made with real chicken breast, not a processed burger, with salad and chips. Love the chips, salad is fresh with a nice dressing on, the burger has a lovely spice to it with some salad added. Service is good, the staff are lovely, this is a lovely pub serving some very good food. We are becoming regulars.

We recently visited this lovely pub....a real hidden gem. The atmosphere was lovely and the food gorgeous. Definitely have the pie! Kathryn and Brett are very welcoming and friendly as were all the staff.

We stayed in the B and B next door for one night and eat here

Booking essential as Brett works on his own in the kitchen. We booked a couple of hours before going and walked the 20 steps from our room to the pub. The meals were great, the steak and stilton pie I had I thought would be too much for me to eat, it was so delicious that I ate it all, the pastry was just right, not fatty at all, much to the dismay of my husband who thought he would be finishing it off. He had the flat iron steak, which makes you think it would be a thin steak, but far from it and he throughly enjoyed his steak too. We both had a desert, banana split with homemade ginger ice cream and a baileys ice cream scoop and apple cinnamon crumble, both excellent. I only took a photo of the banana split. All in all, we thought it was excellent

Lovely welcome, great atmosphere, smashing food and good value. Couldn't fault anything. I will certainly be back when next in the area.

Booking into the B&B; next door, we were recommended to ring and book a table for dinner. When we arrived, the pub was already quite busy (lots of visitors and local custom- always good) so we took our drinks and menus to sit in the garden area. We went in to order our food and sit at our allotted table. The young lady was very informative about the dishes on the menu and we were delighted to hear the ingredients were locally sourced, Our starters were delicious and we had a little rest before the main course, enjoying the banter in the busy bar area. The mains were just as exquisite as the starters, the burger was particularly tasty! Full to bursting we went back next door, very glad the pub was next door!

Vue la fiche, ca ne donne pas envie de prime abord.

Mi hijo me llevó para el Día del padre junto con varios miembros de la familia. Dos de nosotros tuvimos un arranque, el pastel de patata y pudding negro huevos escalfados. Muy, muy sabroso pastel de patata y un huevo escalfado perfectamente. Esto fue seguido por un asado. La carne era muy tierna y rosa, seco sabroso. v El cerdo estaba húmeda y tierna. Algunos tenían postre y todos ellos tenían algo bueno que decir sobre ellos, especialmente el helado. Regados con una pinta refrescante de bitter, color dorado y hoppy. Maravilloso.

El personal era muy amable y todos disfrutamos de nuestra comida. El único inconveniente era la carne ya me gusta bien hecho, sin embargo, la mía personal cogió y me dio un trozo de carne. Muy buen servicio.

We stopped at the B&B next door to this pub, and when we arrived was advised to book in advance as it was a Bank Holiday weekend. I rang and got a table, when we arrived it was quiet, but trade soon picked up, some of the items on the menu was unavailable, but this was understandable due to it being a busy weekend, but alternatives were provided. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and didn't force an order, giving time to decide. The food, you could tell was local produce, and it tasted great. The decision was made before just to have a main, but the food looked and tasted that good, we opted for desert too! I highly recommend the apple and cinnamon crumble for desert. This place wasn't on our agenda when we came to visit Newark, but I'm so glad we came across it!

Very good food. We were impressed by the quality. It does get a bit crowded and can be a bit noisy when it does. We would be happy to return.

Four of us went for our first meal at the Willow Tree the service was excellent and the food tasty and good value and we would certainly go again.

Excellent lunch, as near as a home cooked meal. Staff were very helpful, nothing was too much trouble Will go again

We took the family here for a pre Christmas meal, we had booked in advance. On arrival we were escorted in to the restaurant where the table had been decorated with crackers etc. There were ten of us at the table and all the meals served were piping hot and freshly cooked, plenty of vegetables and roast potatoes, and very generous portions. The waitresses were very attentive but not intrusive and always helpful. After the meal we were offered complimentary tea or coffee and mince pies. All the family had a very enjoyable evening.

The Pub is mid way between my brother and our house and its easy for both of us to get there so having had a good lunch this time last year we booked to go again. Whilst the decor is maybe a bit tired, its a friendly and homely pub and the welcome is warm.The menu is not vast, but again that's no bad thing as its easier to make a decision, my brother and I had the Mushrooms in a cream and Stilton sauce on toasted baguette then we all had Roast Beef. The beef was excellent as were the vegetables and the roast potatoes some of the best I've had. My sister in law is Gluten Free and they were happy to accommodate her, the head waitress is also a sufferer so she was very sympathetic to the requests.The Sticky Toffee pudding was delicious and the home made ice creams really good as well. I think the only disappointment was the Yorkshire Puddings which were very tasty but quite heavy!

I had a really excellent veggie meal here. It was obviously carefully designed as a specifically vegetarian dish, and not just one with the meat substituted by something else. This shows how good real veggie food can be, but so seldom is. The only problem is that, inevitably for a small restaurant, there's just the one choice available.We felt the prices were really too low for the quality of the food served, even if the level of service was no more than average. Despite the lovely food, its difficult to visit the Willow Tree too often simply because they don't manage to change the menu very frequently, which is quite a shame.

Having made a long journey from the South of England it was great to have somewhere to eat close to the b and b next door - note not owned/run by Willow Tree Cottages. The food was amazing, freshly cooked and plenty of it. What a find!

Thank you to Brett, Jess, Olivia and Beth for making my father's 80th birthday meal so special. If the proof of the pudding is in the eating, then the food was nothing short of stunning having not seen my father eat so much in years. Needless to say we all went home with loosened belts. The service given by the girls was faultless being extremely attentive to us whilst dealing with another larger party in the restaurant and their impromptu chorus of Happy Birthday only went to round off a perfect meal. Thank you all so much.

This is a lovely traditional country in with a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere.We would recommend booking as it is very popular and the standard of food excellent.We came for sunday lunch and both had the Ribeye beef which was cooked perfectly and accompanied by excellent vegetables which were well cooked with good roasts, although an extra Yorkshire would have being good. Plenty of gravy too.We had the ice cream scoop which were very nice flavours and local and an excellent bakewell tart with perfect custard.Good beer from their own brewery too !Lovely service too !

Great food! All freshly cooked and imaginative, including for vegetarians. I love coming here and the latest visit was no exception. Staff so welcoming and nothing too much trouble. Good ale too!

I'd not been here for years but had good memories & was very impressed last night! The king prawn starter was excellent, the rib eye steak was perfect with peppercorn sauce & the apple crumble really hit the spot! Friendly service & reasonable price, would definitely return!

We decided to come here based on the trip advisor reviews. The starters were great but my chicken main course was very average. I felt disappointed that I would have made it better at home. Portions were large. The waitresses were attentive but we felt very much like the 'outsiders' in this local. Sadly we wouldn't rush back for the average food.

I come here every year for Christmas, it's wonderfully jolly, good food, a nice little fire, a good atmosphere and usually Santa makes an appearance. I'd recommend all year round, but Santa only comes on Christmas.

Have just returned from this beautiful bed and breakfast which is run by two very accommodating and friendly people. We stayed two nights, the room( family one) was fantastic, spacious and clean with everything that we could possibly want. Breakfast on both days was superb, we had full cooked but there were other options, sausages were scrum my! Would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone. By far one of the best B and B we have stayed in. Thank you :-)

Stumbled upon this gem of a pub and WOW, the staff are so friendly and helpful. If you like beef, make your way to this paradise of beef excellence. It isn't easy to find but I can't understand why they don't have people queing out of the door. We went for Sunday lunch and had the Rib eye beef and I've never tasted beef this good, so tender it just melted in your mouth and the veg cooked to pefection. The pork was also fabulous with a nice bit of cracklin. If you like food cooked to perfection, you will love the Willow Tree. It might be a little more higher priced than the "Chain" type pubs but without a doubt, you are getting value for money. It's about 90 mins from where I live so it won't be a regular visit but this is heaven for people that love food cooked to perfection none of your pretentious "chargrill" with burnt bits and BBQ mentality.

Having lived in the area for more than a fair few years now, exploring our surroundings has become a regular event. My dad has always liked the name 'Barnby in the Willows' and said that we should try out the pub/restaurant there. Not only do they brew their own beer in the Micro Brewery, but the homemade ice cream is also a delicious surprise. We booked a few weeks back as it recommends booking in advance on their website. There is also no push to get you from your table once you have finished your meal which was good as we could not have moved that quickly. We had a couple of the appetisers whilst looking over the small but more than adequate menu. One of our group has a food allergy which we had made them aware of and we were given suitable alternatives when we were handed our menus. We had a starter, which I have to admit, the mushrooms with Stilton on toast was so delicious. The steaks were cooked to perfection, the pie was full of meat and gravy and my son had the double burger which almost defeated him. Home cooked chips are deeeeelish. The vegetables were also spot on. Not the normal over cooked mush that's been reheated in a microwave stuff here. Desserts were followed a few minutes later. I can personally vouch for the sticky toffee pudding with the homemade vanilla ice cream. It is one of the best meals we have had out in a very long time. The menu is available to look at before your visit. I do not know if there was a child's menu, but no small children were in the building. As I mentioned, it is a small but more than adequate menu. All food cooked fresh by their chef. If you can not find something you would like, then stick to McD's and make way for the foodies that like good, honest home cooked food. This is a lovely gastro pub, who brew their own beer, use local produce and make their own pudding too. What more could you want. Do we recommend : YesAdvice booking in advance : YesSuitable for young children : not really, but they may cater for them. Repeat visit : more than likely.

Food was second to none! Only fault being I couldn't finish it off.Nice atmosphere, really good prices.

We booked in the Willow Tree Cottages and were pleasantly surprised to see The Willow Tree next door. Arrived after 8.30 pm and hungry. We ordered our meals, which were perfect, well presented and ample portions.The pub has a lovely atmosphere, cosy and welcoming. The staff were warm, friendly and easy to talk to. After a night of amusing banter and a delicious meal we would highly recommend The Willow Tree and would not hesitate in going there again when visiting relatives in Newark

The food was very, good in indeed, as was the real ale. The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly.

You really do intend to visit the Willow Tree as it you will not pass it going anywhere. It is in a quiet village at the end of a country road and as such , although we have lived in Newark for some time, we had never visited before. We arrived to be greeted warmly and had a pint of the home brewed beer which was very nice. The place was busy but not overfull and we ordered and were seated fairly promptly. We chose whitebait and chilli prawns to start which were good but not brilliant, which also describes the ribeye steaks we both had. Enjoyable but lacking any finesse. We finished with cheese and biscuits and for me a sticky toffee pud, which was good. The serving staff were all friendly and efficient.

Found this gem of a place after it was recommended to us , Not normally keen on recommendations as I like to form my own opinion on places ,however this was bang on ,I never ordered steak until I had my first one here ,now other places just cant compete in steaks department ,the landlord cooks ,serves behind the bar and also finds time to run his own brewery ,what a guy ! The beers are tasty too ,all in all a friendly pub ,with a good landlord serving pleasant locals ( and passer byes) great food and great beer !!!

We were looking for somewhere to meet my parents between us, and The Willow Tree popped up on Trip Advisor, which is exactly half way. There were some great reviews, and we definitely agree that it is a welcoming country pub with lovely staff and great food! We'll certainly be going back to try the week day menu :-)

We were looking for a half way house to meet my brother and his wife before Christmas and The Willow Tree came up with some fantastic reviews so we booked for Sunday Lunch and were not at all disappointed. My Mushrooms with a Stilton and cream sauce on toast were excellent and the three who had the soup said it was very flavorsome, my brother had the Blanchebait which were also very well cooked. My sister in law is Gluten free and she was very impressed with the bread - she said it was the best she'd had! We all had the Roast Beef which was cooked to perfection and very tasty and tender - there were masses of very well cooked vegetables and we all agreed it was an excellent meal - absolutely no complaints about the portions or the quality of the food and we felt it represented excellent value - the girls were all very polite and the service could not be faulted - I'd also just like to say how nice it was to have all the food served piping hot - so we felt it had been a very good find and certainly lived up to the recommendation on TripAdvisor - it did not disappoint!! Well worth a visit!

Arrived in the bar to find the fire lit which was welcoming as it was cold outside and the Christmas lights up which added to the ambiance. The staff were happy to provide a taste sample of the Handley's beer which is brewed on site, Dark Lane and BPA were available, I chose the lighter of the two BPA.The menu isn't extensive but all meals are cooked to order and ingredients locally sourced. I chose the rump steak and asked for it "pink, but not too pink". My friend also ordered the rump steak medium rare. Both steaks were cooked exactly to our liking, tender and flavourful, perfect! The side salad was also very tasty and served with plenty of home made chips. The staff were cheerful and attentive. All in all a very enjoyable evening thank you.

Nice authentic rural boozer. Honest food and ales. The staff were doing a great job when we were there as everyone was pickled and happy to engage with new faces.

Lovely evening spent with husband on our trip South to see the Grandchildren.Pub was busy with locals but our service was both friendly and prompt. Food was freshly cooked on the premises and good value for money. Good pub food in a very pleasant setting which was immaculate

Excellent food and service. Home cooked so a wait for service but worth it. Table is yours for the evening no rush to get you out. All local produce used. Fully recommend it but suggest booking.

What fantastic beef, so tasty and tender, best Sunday lunch ever. Lovely location and interior, cozy and clean. Very friendly staff. Not much on the menu midweek and definitely need to book as order in based on bookings. Would highly recommend.

Thanks to the recommendations on Trip Advisor, we booked this little gem and spent a very pleasant evening with friends at The Willow Tree. The food was traditional fare but very good, the atmosphere was relaxed, hospitable and friendly. Home brewed beer made a real change to the big brewery usuals. We will most certainly be meeting our friends here again!

Went for Sunday lunch, atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. Food excellent, lovely fresh vegetables, local meats nicely cooked, well presented by very pleasant waitresses. Would have no problem recommending this restaurant to anyone visiting this area.

called on speck on way back from Boston on Wednesday. What a lucky find food was wonderful. had the mushrooms in tarragon appetiser and then fish and chips with minty mushy peas. Huge fish andWonderful chips. Staff also really friendly and will certainly be returning

A really nice place for a relaxed dinner. I had one of the best veggie burgers I have ever had - butternut squash, goats cheese and beetroot. All the food tasted really fresh and husband was very happy with the pie and real meat gravy. We will be going again!

Booked in for Sunday lunch and it was tremendous. The beef has to be the best we have ever eaten in a pub for Sunday lunch.As many of the ingredients as possible are locally sourced and they are beautifully cooked. The sticky toffee pudding and home made ice cream were to die for.The landlord as well as doing the cooking also brews beer in a brew house at the back, which is only sold in the pub. We tried 2 of his brews and they were great.Staff lovely. Prices are very reasonable too.We will definitely return - brilliant

Found this pub on trip advisor . Staff were very friendly and the meals were excellent value for money will definitely return again and recommend to family and friends. Well worth a visit .

Ate here a few times as I was down here working and staying next door. Absolutely fantastic place, the steak and Ale pie was incredibly good (best pie I have ever had), and the home brewed beer was out of this world, I'd come back just for the beer alone, I hope I have work down there again, so I can go back.

Been using willow tree whilst doing work in Newark. Excellent meal, well above average.Also very good beer, brewed on site. Very good value for money.

Saw this pub a few weeks ago when on a walk and thought we should try it as we are leading another walk this weekend in the area. Had a meal last Friday and what a good meal it was, served well by a really friendly and attentive staff. Steak and Ale pie to be recommended as was the fish and chips.

The food is outstanding and very reasonable. The place is very peaceful and serves some great beers. The staff are very friendly too and nothings too much trouble,

Enjoyed dinner here whilst staying at the B&B next door. Lucky for us it was good as there is nowhere else close to eat.It is a typical old english pub with plenty of charm. The staff are lovely and the pub is well decorated, with a choice of eating in the bar area or in the restaurant. We chose the restaurant. We chose the small fish and chips, which was plenty, and the steak and ale pie with chips and vegetables. The pie was huge and the extra gravy especially nice.For desert we had the crumble and custard which was delicious. With drinks it was under £40.There is plenty of choices to suit most people, the portion size are good, so no complaints.Would eat there again.

Great night and great food .always a warm welcome awaits from the staff jess,leanne,elanor and bret the owner.would highly recommend a visit

I Am So Sorry I Did Not Realise This Was The Pub And Not The B&B Brett. I Would Like To Say Tho That Me And My Friend Had A Fantastic T-Bone Steak Meal Each , Followed By A Beautiful Crumble!! Sorry For The Miss Understanding . Unfortunately My Company Have Booked Me In The Same B&B Next Door . But On a The Bright Side I'll Be Definitely Be Calling In Again For Dinner. The Service Was Brilliant Aswell , Thanks

First visit and certainly not last. Wonderful starters and lovely Sunday roast. The sirloin beef was tasty and the veg was good. Possibly needs better gravy and it would have benefited from warmer plates as food was only warm. For £11 you expect everything to be perfect so room for improvement. Dessert was the crumble which was wonderful. Will certainly be back as food service and setting all wonderful.

We called on the off chance and were lucky enough to be fitted in ,lovely welcome Jess as usual was delightful and very helpful ,over the last seven years this pub/restaurant has gone from strength to strength .A beautiful roast pork lunch ,to die for....... delightful red wine.......and home made fruit crumble and ice cream .......I think you could say ,a meal fit for a king .......or queen ........One can never tire of good food ,well cooked with first class service........

We couldn't believe it . We came across the Willow Tree by chance - my husband, sister and I were looking for somewhere to eat one bleak Sat. lunch time after a chilly walk with her dog. Here was a warm welcome, wood burning stove, home brewed and delicious beer, gluten free bread, and a welcome for the dog - all the boxes ticked and such a delightful setting. The food was perfect fantastic chips, plenty of salad tasty brie and home cured bacon. we're definitely back there .

Excellent! Lovely fresh "real" food - a rarity these days. Hoping to visit again in May 2015 on our way to Norfolk and again on our return journey.

Booked here after reading trip advisor reviews and I must say we were not disappointed. Lovely fire, very homely and clean. There was not a huge menu but that shows that the food is indeed home cooked. I had chicken breast with lovely veg cooked just right and the most amazing tasty chips. My partner had the fish and chips which too was perfect. We opted for puddings and slightly disappointed that they had been defrosted but the ice cream served with them made up for that. Would definitely recommend and we will be back

One of the best restaurants in the newark area ,have just been in this evening for my wife's birthday .the food is just delightful and a first class service from the staff I would highly recommend .

Visiting the area with my fiance and his family so looked on trip advisor for somewhere nearby and decided on the willow Tree. Our only problem is that the pub is 4.5 hours from home so we are unlikely to visit again! We arrived at 615 and hadn't read that the pub didn't open until 630 but we're welcomed in to a lovely, clean, comfortable pub with a good choice of intimate seating or in amongst everything! The food was delicious and service very friendly, we were looked after without being hounded by staff. All three courses were divine and well priced, we'd love to have a willow Tree in our home town :)

I love this place, have been for Sunday lunch many times and each visit I have left with a huge smile on my face. The food is always wonderful, the service is warm and genuine and the atmosphere relaxed and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Excellent food.Nothing to dislike.Very friendly with a nice atmosphere.we was made to feel very welcome.

Ate here for a Sunday roast and have to say it was very good from start to finish. The welcome was friendly and informal, relaxed. Food is home cooked, big portions and tasty. Roast potatoes were cooked well and plenty of veg came out too. My husband had the beef, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had the veggie wellington which was delicious. It would have been nice to have been offered vegetarian gravy, but that's a minor point. The homemade sticky toffee pudding was also excellent, topped off with homemade vanilla icecream. I imagine we will choose the willow tree as our first choice when we want to eat out in a traditional pub. I only hope they will add one or two more vegetarian options to their standard evening menu as with only offering the one veggie dish (the wellington) it will prove a bit prohibitive for me. Wonderful experience though, hope to eat there again soon!

My husband and I are regular attendees at the Willow Tree. The beer and the food are always high quality. The service and the welcome are always personalised and attentive.

Staying in Willow Tree cottages next door and decided to eat here. Proved to be an excellent decision! One of the BEST Steak and Ale pie I've ever eaten! With lovely fresh veg and excellent chips!My father had Fish and Chips which was also superb while my 5yr old son polished off an excellent burger! (They don't have a specific childrens menu, but on ordering they did offer Chicken Nuggets / Fish Fingers but my son was intent on a burger!) All the food is clearly freshly cooked to order and the portions are VERY generous. Pub also does its own ale & the one we had was a very nice pint.Staff all friendly too - will definitely look to return when next in the area. Many thanks Willow Tree.

We are not regular visitors to this pub but when we do decide to go we are rewarded with an excellent meal. I had the fish, the chef came out from the kitchen whilst whisking the batter and added beer to it, beautifully cooked fish with minted peas, chips and tartar sauce. My partner had rump steak, asked for it medium rare, it was cooked just right, not many places we've eaten at have cooked steak so well. Nice atmosphere in the pub, staff very friendly and helpful. Cider is good and they brew their own beer which is good too. The Willow Tree is a hidden gem, out of the way but well worth the effort. I would like to see a bit more choice on the menu or see it varied according to season but this will not put us off going back or recommending this pub. £29.00 for a pint of beer, pint of cider and two main course meals in the restaurant. You get what you pay for and this is well worth it. Not expensive but not cheap. Quality pub.

Saturday night and the place was almost empty. Service slow but food very good. Since the hotel where we were staying in Fulbeck hadn't saved us a table, this place was a shot in the dark but it was OK

My partner and I took his 83 yr old mum to the Willow Tree today for a birthday dinner. The young ladies behind the bar who greeted us were extremely friendly, and helpful. We did mention that it was our first time at the Willow Tree, and that we had brought mum for a birthday treat. The quality of the Sunday roast was wonderful, and the food was served on hot plates. We all ordered a desert, and when the young lady brought out mums Apple and Berry crumble with custard they had put a candle in the middle and all the staff gathered round to sing happy birthday to her. What a wonderful gesture - totally unexpected and it certainly put a big smile on mums face. Thank you so much to the staff for making it a special occasion. We will return again in the not too distant future.

Things haven't changed (see a previous review) Bretts pie is still one of the best I have ever tasted! (and trust me, I have tasted a few pies in my lifetime!) Generous portions of HOME MADE chips and lovely fresh veg. Not forgetting the jug of gravy too. FAB! Great selection of beers, many brewed by Brett himself. And ALWAYS a warm welcome and a good chat. Anyone reading this must visit and see for themselves. Oh, and try the steaks, cooked to perfection every time.Will be back soon.....can't wait!

Loved the service, food and the ambience of the whole setting. Perfect haddock and chips for Good Friday.

Went for an early mothers day lunch for just the three of us. Pint of Hanleys as I wasn't driving. Nice clear pale beer but flavoursome. Great starter for a classic pub Sunday lunch. Menu was not pages long meaning that what was served should be as fresh as possible.....and we were not disappointed. Quiet - we were the only ones there until dessert time but brilliant service from everyone. 2 of us had the rib eye beef. Perfectly done. Pink and as tender as I have had in a long time. 4 different veg (steamed?) Nice crunch. Carrots broccoli cabbage and cauliflower. Roast potatoes were crunchy and fluffy in the middle. I have eaten in many places and travel with work regularly and don't give out many 5 stars but this was worth it. Still full as I write this. Best of British done really well.

We called in for a drink and a meal at lunchtime on the 8th March 2014, while waiting for a call to see if our offer on a property that we had just viewed in the village had been accepted or not. The staff were very welcoming and chatty, the food was delicious and served in a very timely manner. Very relaxing pub, toilets nice and clean, pub nice and clean.Offer was accepted and now we are looking forward to moving to Barnby in the Willows and to having more meals at this very nice pub.

Fairly basic pub offering home brewed ales and good steak and chips. Limited menu. Friendly, welcoming and dog-friendly

The beer was A* and the food was equally good - unpretentious, tasty and excellent value for money. The staff were friendly and there was a good atmosphere with the chef chatting to the locals as we left. We will be aiming to return the next time we are in the area.

...tucked away in this little village off the A17, but easy to find. Ample parking and a welcoming staff were just what we needed...though, when you see the menu...my mouth was bursting with the mouth-watering delights that were so deliciously described. We had to wait and enjoy our wine but as everything is prepared individually we were not to be disappointed. The atmosphere is pub-like and is warm and inviting...will be going there again without any doubt.

Having read some of the negative reviews of this super little pub, I felt I needed to put other potential customers minds at rest. Yes, the menu isn't long, but if the food is cooked freshly then it shouldn't be! We moved to the area in March and have returned several times as we've found the experience so enjoyable. The food is delicious from the perfectly cooked cabbage to the delightful homemade ice cream - but that's the whole point! You can't beat home made food.As for the beer, it's for real ale afficianados to decide, but our friends who are beer drinkers say it's good stuff. The service is always good with polite and attentive staff.As a bonus, there is a smashing quiz night every Sunday evening. The questions really do test your "little grey cells"!! So, give the Willow Tree a try, it's really worth it.

We were in the area and having been for evening meals previously we called in for a quick lunchtime visit. We were delighted we could take our dog into the bar area with us. We were the only people in but the place has a relaxed and pleasant ambience. We both ordered steak, chips and vegetables, as always it was well cooked and very tasty. As we had limited time we couldn't be tempted by the puddings but from previous visits they are just as good as the mains, I recall a very yummy home made sticky toffee pudding! Perfect for our needs that day and they even gave our dog a couple of dog biscuits.