The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

Tout est dans le titre!! Car le reste... circuler rien à voir dans le style un burger d’angus avec un goût très prononcé de porc!!!! Non franchement prenez un thé si vous vouliez mais pas le reste....

The food for Sunday lunch was first class, service first class and the ambience great. Money well spent. This is a hidden gem I highly recommend you visit, I am a very critical person but today I found nothing to moan about . Outstanding , well done.

An Absolute Gem in the Heart of the Countryside! I’m not from around the area, but during my stay, I found myself coming back to The Staff of Life Pub every single day—and with good reason! The food here is simply out of this world. From the mouth-watering tapas, which were a delightful mix of flavors and textures, to the traditional roast dinner that was as comforting as it was delicious, everything was cooked to perfection. And don’t even get me started on the apple pie—it’s truly to die for. Each bite was a slice of heaven, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. Beyond the food, the ambience of the pub is fantastic. It has that perfect blend of warm, cozy, and welcoming, with a lively atmosphere that makes you feel at home, whether you're a regular or just passing through. The décor is charming, and the subtle lighting creates a wonderfully relaxed vibe. What really made my experience special was the incredible service, particularly from Sharon. She is such a gem—warm, attentive, and always ready with a smile. Sharon made sure that every visit was memorable and went out of her way to ensure everything was perfect. Whether you're local or just visiting, The Staff of Life is a must-visit. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are simply unbeatable. I’ll definitely be back!

The title says it all, this place has always been a tad rough. Louth has lots of better pubs. Try the Masons Arms.

Order at 9am if you want lunch 🙄 honestly I don't think I've been anywhere so slow. Even at full capacity it should not be hard to manage with the level of staff. Avoid.. Unless you see going for breakfast as a full day activity.

Lovely food and good service, unfortunately the room was quite cold so the plates didn’t stay warm and we were quite cold. Would certainly go again but would enquire if they had lit the fires or turned up the heating when we booked. Doesn’t sound like a big thing but it spoiled the ambience

We booked a table at Whittakers after a recommendation to celebrate our 1st Wedding Anniversary. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. The restaurant is lovely and the food was absolutely fantastic. We were even lucky to meet the chef, Felix, who came out to wish us a happy anniversary. His cooking is simply spectacular! We cannot wait to visit again in the near future, don't hesitate to book and experience the lovely restaurant and the fantastic cooking by a great chef! Well done! Charlie & Kath Chamberlain.

Located in the lovely south Leicestershire village of East Langton, the pub is excellent and the food is wonderful. Sunday lunch was really busy so book ahead. We’ll be back again, we both said how good it was.

We had been meaning to visit this village pub after a friend had recommended it. The 'Eat Out' discounted scheme gave us the main reason to give it a go. The starter of tomato and basil soup was steaming hot and delicious,served with crusty bread. I was offered mackerel salad and was not disappointed; delicious served with a bowl of new potatoes. Hubby was served a rather large beef burger and cheese with a side of chips. He has a hearty appetite and it was more than enough for him. The service was warm and friendly, without being intrusive. Had we had paid the full non- discounted bill, we would have been very happy at the price. Listening to the staff taking bookings this is a popular pub You can sit outside or indoors for meals I could see the walled garden, which looked very inviting. I think this is well worth another visit .

We (2 adults, 2 children and 1 dog) popped in for dinner on our arrival in Anderby Creek for the week. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Very family friendly place with good menu choice - kids portions are very generous. Lasagne and steak were excellent.

We stumbled across this gorgeous little cafe when our intended cafe was too full to accommodate us. It’s lovely, I liked the interiors and the staff were friendly. My coffee was lovely (although a little hotter than I’m used to). I had the Cherry Bakewell cake and that was lovely, full of flavour and very sweet, gluten free too if I remember rightly. Cute little find.

First visit for a little while, but as good as ever. It is quite a small tea room so booking is essential. My friend and I had ploughman's, which was excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful. Only negative is that the loo could do with some tlc, but it was clean.

Having been before and enjoying the food was bitterly disappointed last time we went only two sunday lunches left on a Sunday at 12.15 so decide to have one couldn't chew the beef everything else seemed as if had just been warmed up in the microwave.The pub itself is lovely and the staff are very pleasant.

Wow, what a find! Unable to eat at the pub we originally went to due to problem with their kitchen, so we headed off not knowing where we were headed and found Barringtons. Extremely friendly, food was delicious and beer and wine great. Returned two days later and will not hesitate again. Thank you.

Unpleasant experience. Salad was soggy and reduced to a west splodge, clearly a preprepared salad which had gone soggy. A jacket potato which was over-cooked and dry and only one small packet of butter was provided. Damaged parts of potato were not removed before cooking. The table was sticky, especially at the edges.