The best restaurants serving British food in Southwell West Newark and Sherwood East Midlands

Went for Sunday lunch with family. All the staff were brilliant and the atmosphere was good - nice to have a pianist playing while we ate. However the vegan version of the roast dinner wasn’t great. There was a nut roast listed on the website menu however when we got there it had been replaced by a different option. It was a spiced cauliflower patty which tasted good but didn’t fit on a roast dinner IMO. We were told that the mash wasn’t vegan so we would get extra roast potatoes instead, but we only got three small roasties each and when we queried this, we were told you usually only get two. The greens were inconsistent; I had a pile of kale while my cousin had green beans. The carrots and parsnips were rock hard (and cooked with honey so not truly vegan). The vegan dinner felt a bit measly compared to the others, with very little effort to substitute items or present a filling plate of food worth the price tag.

Stayed here overnight after going to the nearby Race course Really nice place with its history and clocks! Friendly staff and a very efficient waitress at breakfast. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable but only stayed for one night, otherwise would have requested another room. To be fair we were given that option upon our arrival. One other downside was that the neighbouring room complained about the noise of our TV, which wasn’t actually that loud. The adjoining walls are clearly paper thin. All in all we would use the place again if needed.

Travelling alone, I stayed one night in this wonderful historic hotel, and received a very good evening meal in the restaurant. The location is absolutely central (with excellent parking) and could not be better for enjoying the charms of Southwell and surrounds. The owners have carried out redecoration and a thorough spring-clean during lockdown, which made everything feel fresh and welcoming and showed off all the historical features and antiquities to their best. Everything was in tip-top condition. My room was bright, fresh and very comfortable and my dog was made very welcome. Breakfast was excellent with lots of fresh fruit. The staff were dedicated and attentive. I highly recommend.