The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

Lovely welcoming atmosphere.luke has a pasdion for his jpb and it shows.he deserves 5 stars.great coffee.clean tables and toilets unlike a bigger chain coffee shop further along the road

Off the beaten track this is a gem. Called for Sunday lunch. It was an excellent meal with great service. Chef called to the table to ensure all was as we wanted it. All staff were friendly and professional. Well worth a visit.

We have had lunch here probably once a month for some year, and enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere. The view is great, although I find the the chairs uncomfortable. This time there was a new menu. We always enjoy some salad with a panini or toastie or sandwich. However we were told this was not available - all these options are served only with crisps and coleslaw. Hardly a healthy option! So my husband chose a BLT; (bacon lettuce, tomato) ---- evidently they did have salad! We did not eat the crisps. My husband had a cold drink, and I had tea and I asked for an extra cup for him to have a little tea also. Not Allowed! I don't think we will return. There are other pleasant places to eat in Spalding.

I have visited this venue twice in May & July.Lovely spacious dining hall but can be noisy if very busy as it's high ceilings. Super fresh food & Cakes etc . Friendly staff , reasonable price Mushroom risotto (watch out hard stalks) Lovely views, parking free. A lovely spot.

Little gem of a pub. We were camping nearby and needed a distraction from the rain. Went over for lunch and was very impressed with the food served. Great portion sizes and I would say above average quality from what you would expect in a pub lunch. A fly on the wall would have laughed at us all oohing and ahhing at each plate coming to the table! Everything ordered was devoured with pleasure. The staff were very friendly and the wait for food was quick. Lovely day out.

Popped in for a Sunday lunch with my partner as we driving past on the way to Clumber park. Staff was very polite and friendly. We both had Sunday lunch with the choice of beef or turkey or both, we had both and it didn't disappoint. Plenty of meat and good choice vegetables, lovely home made Yorkshire puddings and plenty of gravy. For desert we had chocolate and raspberry fondant which was also vey tasty and filling. Would definitely recommend. 9/10 trip out, my only criticism would be the lack of card services. As currently they have no card facility's just cash only. However the lovely woman that was serving said that they was looking into getting this. Will be returning again once in the area.

Brilliant menu, good sized portions and value for money. Very welcoming and polite staff. Highly recommended as service is quick.

Paul and Fari are such nice friendly people. The bread making day was superb, as was the lunch and other refreshments. We feel we not only learnt a new skill but made two great friends. Absolutley well worth the time and money.

Lovely food, always fast and piping hot at a great value, drivers are always polite and we have never had anything delivered wrong

Had a late lunch in this pub and have to say it was great. The staff were very friendly and the food tasty. We all enjoyed it. I had a small plate scampi and chips and it was delicious and was certainly NOT a small plate. Everyone enjoyed their food. Definitely will be back the next time we are in Buxton.

Chosen for a 60th Birthday celebration due to now being under new ownership. On arrival told that there was not a booking for us despite booking months ahead (April) and ringing that week to confirm the booking for 8. They were able to still honour a table on a Saturday evening at 7:30. pm. Seated and ordered starters and main courses. Served starters which were all as ordered and delicious. Mains then arrived. Many of us had ordered steaks which were not cooked to what we had requested. As it was hot in the restaurant, very noisy and we were all hungry we accepted this rather than cause a problem. Mains eaten desserts were ordered and a request for coffee's made. Only to be told at 9:15 pm that the coffee machine was switched off and being cleaned. No one asked if we wanted a coffee which many people like to have after a 3 course meal. It then felt rushed with the table being cleared of glasses and plates. It felt we were being urged to leave the premises despite the pub/restaurant being open until 11 pm according to the website. Very disappointed with a Special Birthday Meal that should have been a night to remember!

Worst desert place I've ever tried, missing white chocolate sauce that was paid for extra. Warm soggy strawberries wasn't expected on the waffles. If you like warm soggy strawberries then this is the place to go, as long as you only want 3/4 of a strawberry 🍓

This is a great place for good old fashioned home cooked breakfast Great team and friendly service everything cooked to order and hot also hot plates just the way it should be! Would recommend this to anyone seeking the above Dave( retired fireman)

I went with my wife and Belgian Malinois dog to this pub that did food, the menu is good and not overly complicated, some good hearty food available that is freshly prepared for you, this means you are waiting a little for your meal but if you want fresh food this is what happens and we did not mind at all. The hosts are very pleasant and attentive, I found the drinks extremely reasonable and the soft drinks as I was driving below what you would normally pay at other venues which I think is great for the designated driver. The food we had was lovely, I had a freshly made steak and ale pie with mash and vegetables and my wife had scampi with chips and a salad accompanied by tartar sauce. They meals are plentiful and filling but if you can manage a starter or pudding these are available too. It is a very dog friendly pub and the lady behind the bar gave our dog a treat after asking if it was ok, I think she made a friend for like lol. If you are at the watermill leisure park it is less than 5 minutes drive and is well worth the visit. There seems to be quizzes on a Thursday and Friday and Bingo on a Sunday, there seems to be a lot of locals that is always a good sign, locals call it the Sali, well worth a visit if in the area.

Decent fish and chips. Popped in last night on my way past and had mini fish and chips £7.50. Nice and hot and quick service too.