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We were staying in the area so we thought we would come for dinner Friday evening when we got there it was pizza night. We walked in and it was so busy at the bar and it all felt very impersonal. We had our food which was good however we weren't asked if our meal was okay and if we needed anything. I know it was extremely busy but please don't lose the personal touch. Felt more like an hindrance and it was expensive for 2 of us.

Booked accomadtion a year ago through booking.com Last week checked booking for this weekend and seen there was a slight issue. Tried calling venue for over a week and number invalid, sent a number messages through booking.com. Then found on FB and sent a message through messenger. Informed me they closed the venue almost 9 months ago but didnt tell anyone not even booking.com. Money was being taken out of my bank tomorrow to go where I dont know. im due to go there in 2 days. Would have been 5/6 hour drive to find we had no where to go. Good thing I check my booking a good week before. Pretty poor service not telling any guests or booking.com they closed the doors.

Just visited here late for four fantastic fish and chips portions The gentleman really looked after us and was very kind, sorry I didn't get his name. Thank you also to the young lady behind the bar.

I've been to The Horseshoes in Silk Willoughby a few times now, and I just have to share how amazing my meal was on Friday! This place serves good, honest pub grub, but they really know how to do it right. Everything was delicious, and I finished off with an exceptional Irish Coffee—what more could you ask for? The food is amazing, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the staff are brilliant. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!

Lovely place for a drink. Great service with friendly staff. Would highly recommend for drinks. Didn't try the food.

Great food waitress was Adele she was lovely too, Russell the carvery was great will definitely be back.

My brother and I had not visited the Nosey Parker in Lincoln for years. What a most pleasurable and enjoyable experience! The restaurant was busy but the service was exceptional. Our choice of food was rewarded with filling, tasteful and most importantly hot meals. The staff were helpful to our needs, sociable and indeed appeared to enjoy their work. Thank you all at the Nosey Parker!

Visited the Magna Carter for a drink during a recent stay in Lincoln. Received a warm welcome from the staff there. Kerry was behind the bar and was polite and friendly and we decided to eat there. The food was brought to us by Max I believe and he was also friendly and chatty. We had the Steak & Ale Pie and the Chicken Tikka Masala which were both really tasty. Wry good easily ingredients clearly and very good value. Stayed for a couple more drinks. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff with a good selection of beers make this a must when in Lincoln.

Had a lovely lunch with my partner and her daughter . Dog friendly pub and the staff were very polite and helpful. A great selection of beers! A true gem of a pub will definately be going back

Staff really welcoming. A good range of beers. The cask beers are superbly kept. The food looks and smells delicious. All in all, a great find!

So cold no fire lit. Food terrible. Used this place for years. It is so sad to see it now. Needs a refurbishment and new ownership. Feel very sad a village pub is falling apart.

Dropped in to have a lunch to celibrate our wedding anniversary, we both decided to have a Sunday roast, meal arrived and looked very nice, but veg was cold, yorkshire pudding was cold and so was the meat, Pork and Turkey roasts. The meal description stated there would be sausage meat stuffing on the plate this was missing, it also stated the the greens would be buttered and the roast carrots would be maplle flavoured not sure about either of these statements. My Turkey had a strange BBQ or smoked taste, did not like this. Waitress asked us if we wanted any sauces, I asked for Cranberry this never arrived. Surely there are temperatures that food should be 'held' at and served at? No staff came over to us at any point and asked 'how are your meals' so decided to post this review.

I came here with a group of friends for a Sunday dinner and it was unreal. The options of meat and vegetables felt endless which is differently what you want for a carvery! The fact the Yorkshire puddings were homemade made this even more delish! We were that happy we stayed for desert. We will definitely be returning!!!

came here with my friends for a few drinks after work, had an amazing time! got served by hannah and she was quick and efficient

Ordered a chiabbatta steak, asked for no peppercorn sauce. The result was over cooked steak and un baked roll. Worst meal I have had in many years.