Location: Sleaford
Top Restaurants in Sleaford
Top 10 Pub food in Sleaford, England, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best Pub food in Sleaford, England, United Kingdom. Sleaford (historically known as New Sleaford) is a market town and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. Since 1973, the parish boundaries have included Quarrington to the south-west, Holdingham to the north and Old Sleaford to the east – contiguous settlements and former civil parishes which, with New Sleaford, had formed an Urban District. The town is on the edge of the fertile Fenlands, about 11 miles (18 km) north-east of Grantham, 16 miles (26 km) west of Boston, and 17 miles (27 km) south of Lincoln. With a population of 17,671 at the 2011 Census, the town is the largest settlement in the North Kesteven district. Bypassed by the A17 and the A15, it is connected to Lincoln, Newark, Peterborough and King's Lynn. Sleaford railway station is on the Nottingham to Skegness (via Grantham) and Peterborough to Lincoln Lines.
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10. The Red Lion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JuliaTynan70
Stopped off with our neighbors, on a monday night.Extremely friendly staff and a great meal.Will definitely be going back
9. The Jolly Scotchman
Overall Ratings
3 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Bruce P
This is the second time we've been this week, with a similar experience. I appreciate it's just had a refurb (looks nice btw) but. No chicken strips again. No fish, no chocolate ice-cream, and no fudge cake. No-one in our party had what they wanted from the menu. This is likely only a sample of what was NOT on offer today. What we had was nice, and value for money, and the staff are great. There is some forgiveness, because they are much busier after the refurb, but it can't go on. Over ordering slightly is invisible to the customer. Having the occasional item unavailable reflects the popularity of the place. Routine unavailability of menu items is another matter entirely.
8. Watergate Yard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Cagey1960
Needed somewhere to relax and chat over breakfast with my son. The fact that heâs a discerning head chef required somewhere a little more up market. Because it was a Saturday morning, I booked a table and was so surprised that it was empty. We sat in the courtyard and has an amazing breakfast. Fresh produce, freshly prepared and plenty of it, served on a slate plate. We noticed a varied menu and the chef explained it can get busy in the evenings but for a quiet quality meal with my lad, this was simply perfect. Thank you to the lady who served us and the agency chef who produced a fabulous meal for us.
7. The Horseshoes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Twinsliders
We were very disappointed that Sunday roast was not being served on a Sunday, apparently they donât do it through the summer. Never heard this before how very odd. We werenât advised of this when we booked even though we had a conversation about a childâs Sunday lunch. The menu was not inviting. Everything came with chips and not a vegetable in sight. There was no lasagne left either despite us being the first ones in the restaurant. We ate pie and chips. To be fair the pie was nice but it wasnât roast beef was it. The place looks tired, wallpaper is stained and peeling off the wall. The table decorations are naff. Wouldnât bother again.
6. Three Kings Inn and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By lawdylawdy
First visit for us, not so for friends who live nearby and have been several times. It was their recommendation.Lovely old building in good order, well located, and with car parking aplenty just over the (quiet) road. We'd booked, and on entering were given the choice of seating in the bar or the restaurant. We took the bar - wrong decision, a fairly noisy party came in shortly after and our conversation almost ground to a halt under their noise.Ordered food; I decided to try the apricot nut roast which sounded nice. It all looked good when it arrived and my nut roast was tasty, though not very warm, and as it cooled further it became more and more stodgy - I left a chunk of it as it had developed the texture of sticky rice. My companions also left some of their food and expressed disappointment - "not to the usual standard" they suggested.We had just a coffee to finish - and that was delicious. Very, very good, strong and smooth.It's a lovely pub / restaurant; clean, smart, not a sticky table or menu in sight. I'd like to go back sometime and try again; it seems likely we were just unlucky and this place does havea good reputation.We are very sorry for your disappointing visit to the Three Kings. We hope to see you in the near future and if you care to make yourself known there will be a complimentary drink.Many thanks Tricia and Ian
5. Woodys Bar and Lakeview Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By amyamyamy87
I think Woodyâs is ok but improvements could be made.I had the Chicken Burger and it was very nice but the âhouse slawâ consisted of some garden salad so this was disappointing. I also didnât think there was a lot of choice for desserts. Would have liked to see a chocolate fudge cake or chocolate brownie or cheesecake. The rest of the party had desserts but didnât enjoy them due to the heaps of bitter fruit loaded on top. I think the decor is really dated and Iâm not sure we would hurry back.
4. The Queens Head Inn & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 594 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an
Whilst driving from Northumberland to North Norfolk we were driving through Leicestershire on the A17 and looking for somewhere to have a late lunch. There were not many places to stop until we came to the fast food outlets at Holdingham Roundabout. We wanted something a bit more substantial and, trusting to luck, we continued on and, a bit further down the road, I spotted a sign for the Queens Head Inn & Restaurant in Kirkby-la-Thorpe. A short detour off the A17 and it was like stepping back in time; a real old-fashioned eatery with padded carver chairs, a Grandfather clock, padded armchairs and well-dressed staff in white shirts and black waistcoats. The welcome was warm and friendly and, a bonus, dogs were allowed at the two tables nearest to the entrance. Although the décor may have appeared old-fashioned, there was nothing old-fashioned about the food. It was up-to-date, well presented and delicious. My wife is Gluten Free and there were plenty of options for her on the menu. How glad I am that I spotted that sign. This is one eatery we will remember and certainly visit again when we are in the area.
3. The Bustard Inn & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 305 reviews
Set in the peaceful Lincolnshire village of South Rauceby, just a couple of miles from Sleaford, The Bustard Inn is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building. It was sympathetically restored and renovated in 2007, emphasising the buildingâs original
Reviewed By Lobsterlover99
Our friends invited us to the Bustard one weekend evening. It was fairly busy, but not full and we had a table in the bar, big mistake. The noise from the one or two locals at the bar screaming over each other was uncomfortable. I could not hear the conversation from the lady sitting next to me but hear every word from a loud individual shouting across the pub for well over an hour. After our dinner we went to the quieter snug area for some coffee and explained to waitress why we had moved, we couldnât hear ourselves think in the bar. She said they were regulars and usually the same, pity as it spoilt had our enjoyment. I could see the couple on next table struggling with the noise too. Starters were fairly nice although 2 of us had a £14 starter that was quite expensive for 2 scallops I thought. Following that there was nothing on the main course menu I liked the look of, I struggled to choose but settled on chilli, not really quality pub food more diner or cafe. And it was it wasnât even that nice, it had a mushy texture that smacked of being a little bit old and reheated. My husbands fish and chips he said was OK although the chips looked anaemic and he said they tasted under cooked. All in all a pleasant evening due to our friends lovely company rather than the food and at £150 for 4 it was an expensive meal out.A nice polite young lady served us but whilst I enjoy a relaxed informal experience I do so hate at my age being referred to as âguysâ, not just the once but over and over, can I get âyou guysâ anything? How you guys doing? Grrrrrrr by the end of the evening she got too much!
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2. The Red Lion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
A charming village pub in Newton near Sleaford, serving great food, fine wines and quality cask ales.
Reviewed By Andrea J
Friendly staff and atmosphere food lovely and well presented we have been back quite a few times , nothing to complain about a hidden gem well worth a visit.
1. The Barge and Bottle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 651 reviews
Reviewed By j4nie2014
The RNA, Sleaford Branch, organised their Trafalgar Night in the Barge and Bottle, with a huge gathering of the Sleaford Veterans Club and their partners attending the evening. The food and atmosphere was absolutely amazing. Donna, Mick and the other staff never fail to deliver outstanding service! The whole of the main dining room was taken up by the Veterans. Absolutely fantastic.Well done to all your staff!
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