The best restaurants in Newark and Sherwood East Midlands

The Hay Barn has become my favourite place to eat! Delicious food all prepared on site with love and care by the excellent staff. Whether visiting for coffee and cake with a friend or two course lunch with family we love it. I’ve been with my young grandchildren, friends and family members of all ages and there is something for all. The specials board changes weekly and the static menu is very varied with dishes for all tastes. Due to the popularity we sometimes have to wait for a table but this is managed well with the buzzer system enabling us to sit in the car and have a chat before our meal. Yesterday’s visit was for a bite to eat with a friend and work colleague on our return from a meeting following a stressful few days at work. We relaxed with a refreshing lemon iced tea whilst waiting for our bubble and squeak. We chose to sit inside at a window table where the atmosphere was nice and relaxing. On finishing the meal I decided to take home a white chocolate and cinnamon dodger for later. I can’t wait for my next visit!

Great service, lovely food and good atmosphere. Would highly recommend! Menu was great and lots to choose from. Will be coming back next week.

Fantastic place for toddlers to play and parents to chat. I’ve never known my busy 20 month old be so absorbed in equipment before. It’s easy to keep an eye on your child with clear sight lines while you enjoy a drink and food.

Great food. Definitely recommend

Went here today with my exercise class. We had hot drink and biscuits then a talk about floral media then a demonstration of a tied bouquet of flowers from the gardens where couples can have their wedding. Then a delicious buffet prepared by Steven plenty of choice and delicious A good outing and warm welcome from Paula and Steven.

Beautiful visit here for a jacket potato and cake not long ago. Food was delicious! Can’t wait for an icecream in the warmer months! Absolute gem of a place

Went last Saturday at 1pm and didn't come out till 6. What a fantastic place. Great atmosphere and the locals were brilliant.

Visiting our Grandaughter to help move into her new house we decided to go into Lincoln City after a long hard day. We looked around and because of a very long wait at Nando' s, we walked and found homemade burgers. We were greeted by very friendly staff and chose our table. The friendly helpful waiter gave us lots of information about the varied choices of burgers and side dishes with great knowledge of the menu, so we were confident when ordering. I had peppered beef with Mexican chips as a side. It's be Y far the best, tastiest and perfectly cooked burger that I ever eaten. The chips had chilli sauce, guacamole and jalapenos over the top. Excellent food. My wife, daughter and Grandaughter had varied items from the menu and all I can say is there wasn't a need to wash the plates when we had finished. Highly recommended.

Great decor on Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland Theme. Lots of photo opportunities. Choice of table and seating including sofas so very comfy. Pannini, Jacket, Scrambled eggs on toast, all the lunch foods look and taste great and they will vary orders on request. Great choices of pancakes and bubble waffles and other cakes and desserts. Good place to go for a tea party or light lunch with friends.

Recommended by a friend and was not disappointed. This independent coffee shop is impeccably clean with a welcoming and friendly staff. They offer a wide range of pastries, cakes, and light bites, all of which are delightful. The coffee is exceptional - so much so that I ended up buying some beans to take home. There's plenty of parking and the place is disability-friendly, which is a huge plus. Highly recommend!