The best restaurants in Caunton 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!

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.

This was a wonderful find and I have been back on a number of occasions. The food is amazing and the staff and atmosphere is brilliant. The sad note to this is that it is closing soon and we will be missing yet another excellent pub due to lack of custom. I’ll be very sad to see the end of yet another amazing establishment.

Went for Sunday roast ,had the two course meal both the starter and main meals were were well worth it very tasty and filling,lovely quite little village in the countryside very friendly and helpful staff would definitely recommend if you’re anywhere near

Food didn't taste of anything whole slice of pineapple in the chicken curry rice was cold

Fabulous place to stay lovely room everything you needed in there fab breakfast Had evening meal in restaurant staff absolutely wonderful friendly and efficient food really great and well priced

What a great country pub, my mothers wake was here and the staff were brilliant plenty of buffet food. I certainly will go back for lunch and a drink.

Not sure what’s going on with this place, been shut for nearly a year, no communication from the owners or updates about an opening date. Very sad.

Had been meaning to give this place a go for weeks, as we constantly drove past the sign. Never got the opportunity for one reason or another. So we took a chance and gave it a whirl on a weekday. It was very nice, welcoming, etc, etc. However, the prices did seem way off the scale for what appeared when the order arrived. It was very expensive and not THAT good to be honest. You don't mind paying a premium when the quality is top notch, but this really wasn't. No better than what you would expect to find in a supermarket and twice the cost. We left bitterly disappointed and still a bit hungry.

I LOVED it here, only one member of staff and she was very helpful. Food was tasty, although large portions. I had a delicious portion of hunters chicken and a sticky toffee pudding. Definitely recommend :)

Brilliant little pub and very pleasant staff. Went st George's day ride with large group and allowed a hot food and music to be on tap in car park area for charity event. See pics. Would recommend for something to do or go to for a good night out.