The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

What a wonderful carvery we had today. Can’t fault anything the meat , veggies, gravy. Which for me makes a perfect roast was fantastic. All 4 us loved everything. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great experience

Arrived around 9.45am on a Thursday to an empty pub, but lots of tables were already reserved. We were greeted in a friendly manner and found a table. Unfortunately, most of the menus on our table weren't clean; traces of ketchup or food left on them so I resorted to using the online menu. After ordering and paying, the coffee arrived in a very quick manner and it was really nice. Our full English arrived not long after and again, I was really happy with the standard of the meal.

Neat and well looked after shop. Very helpful staffs. You will find of the stuff you will need. They will arrange to secure your needed item if you give them a call. Garden accessories available Plants available Some spices available

The old faithful Costa. It is the universal meeting spot for anyone coming from outside of Gainsborough! Cheap parking, lovely outside seating area and good reliable drinks. The upstairs is particularly beautiful with its full length glass walls with a view over the fountains and the old marshalls yard buildings. Top tip.... if you're looking for a good spot to watch the reindeer being turned on at Xmas time, get upstairs early as you get a perfect cosy spot to watch the festivities

Absolutely beautiful setting! Friendly and welcoming. Staff went above and beyond to cater for us and it was thoroughly enjoyable experience. Nice to see a proper pub with good food and lovely atmosphere. Thank you. We came in after a long day and had quite specific requests which were off menu and they catered for us is such a sympathetic and patient way, all with a smile and a ‘is everything ok? Do you need anything?’ Thank you!

On a 3-4 hour journey to Alton towers and needed somewhere for food before heading home. This pub was an excellent find. Catered for gluten free with its own menu and even willing to customise my son’s fussy needs. Amazing service and food was excellent. Highly recommend! Thank you

We went for Sunday lunch, first time, staff lovely, restaurant pleasant , food absolutely spot on, clearly they have a real fire in cold weather

Seems very quiet and uninviting since the Assistant Manager left to run her own pub. I would travel to her new pub but its 80 miles away! There's no conversation or interaction from staff, no engagement, just a very quiet sterile atmosphere in the bar area. Sure food is great but I visit for a pub experience not restaurant.

We enjoyed drinks in the May sunshine whilst perusing the Sunday menu before moving to our table. First courses were very good. Disappointingly, much of the wine list was not available, but what we were able to selected was good and fairly priced. The Pork Belly was most enjoyable, as was the Yorkshire Pudding, but the accompanying vegetables were overcooked and unpleasant. My wife’s Scampi was also very good but the plate, piled high with food, was somewhat off-putting. We prioritise quality more than quantity. Puddings were not sampled. Total cost for three was £130 including wine and pre lunch drinks. Service, sadly, was not the best and we departed with little incentive to rush back. We hope it improves.

Bring Ray and his family back they did nothing wrong. Fantastic customer service

Very pleasant large palace house

The service here was absolutely brilliant. Our server was friendly and happy, and we couldn't fault his work ethic. The food was delicious and not too badly priced.

I just popped in here for a pint after a long walk. Very good barman, excellent ham cob for only £2.50! The regulars were really friendly and helpful too.

Lovely pub nice meals at good prices.

Had the carvery, wasn't impressed the Yorkshire puddings were hard ,the stuffing needed a jack hammer to get through it.and I was poorly after it .