Best kept secret in the area. This 16th century pub/restaurant is run by a lovely couple (Dave and…read moreJackie) who make you feel welcome every visit. My wife and I have been coming here for nearly three years now and the food is still the best around. Sometimes you may have to wait due to everything being cooked fresh to order but it is well worth the wait. Look out for the specials board which has some of the unusual dishes not normally seen in other restaurants.

What a cheerful little place. Plenty of odd corners, inside and out; friendly staff; the simple…read morebaguette lunch we had was most acceptable. Open all day for food, which makes it very useful if we need somewhere to go and stay for ages!

I've just been for a meal with my Dad, I had sweet chilli chicken and my Dad had sirloin steak…read more Both meals were delicious, excellent value and cooked perfectly.

This lovely pub has just been voted East Yorkshire village pub of the year & was joint runner up…read morethe year before It sells a great ploughmans lunch consisting of french bread,pork pie,cheese & pickles a definate must try as this is totally delicious,they also do snacks & evening mels as well as the lunches.If you are after staying over the do b& b here too.Children & dogs are allowed but must be kept under control There is a lovely garden for warmer months with seating/tables & for those colder ones theres a lovely log fire.A warning to smokers you can smoke outside but they no longer sell cigarettes etc so make sure you have plenty with you They have a lounge & seperate games room that has pool a table,darts & sky tv Another fav of mine here is a filled yorkshire pud with cumberland sausage,mash & gravy lovely when coming in from the cold really warms you up & tastes lovely

I took my mum here for Sunday lunch yesterday at her request - apparently it's changed hands and…read morethe people who used to run the Railway at Kirkstead Bridge have taken over, with good reviews. Anyway, it was a carvery, and the pork was lovely and moist (the beef was a little overdone). There was plenty of Batemans on tap (yum) and the treacle sponges were light and fluffy with just the right amount of sticky on top. I would've liked some mashed potatoes and something green with my roast though, although that's just personal preference. Carrots and cauliflower are lovely and everything, but from an aesthetic point of view I like a balanced colour scheme : ) Drinks, desserts and carveries for three came to under £50 - good quality, reasonably priced grub served by a team of keen and polite young waiters/waitresses. Thumbs up all round.

Was passing looked attractive from the outside so I thought I would pop in. Ending up staying the…read morenight in one of the en-suite 4 star rooms! Had a very hearty meal which was well presented. Couple of pints of well-kept Batemans ale and woke up to an excellent breakfast. Great staff, great atmosphere certainly stop again and tell all my friends. 5*

Nice gastro-pub in a village regarded by many as the prettiest village in Lincolnshire…read more The pub actually faces its village, and the church, away from the main road. On the main road, is a large car park, which opens onto the pub's beer garden and the rear entrance. The pub itself dates to the 17th Century and is grade II listed. The facade is pretty as a postcard, with creeper growing over the stone walls. Inside, a fairly thorough makeover gives it a more modern feel, with white and pastels complementing the wooden furniture. They have an a la Carte and fixed price menu. The offering varies from sandwiches and light bites to full meals. I had the garlic mushrooms with grated Parmesan on brioche toast (£7.95), friends had the Locally Sourced Ham, Free Range Fried Eggs & Chips (£10.95); and Beer Battered Haddock with Chips, Peas & Tartar Sauce (£13.95). Although it's a bit pricey, everyone enjoyed the meal and the quality of the food was very good. Service was reasonably quick and efficient. They serve a good range of real ales, too. Recommended.

I was so pleasantly surprised by our meal here!…read more We booked a table last minute for 5 people and they were very accommodating. I had the tempura prawns to start - a little pricey for what you get, but they were perfectly crispy and yummy. For main I had the salmon en croute - it was packed full of salmon and absolutely delicious! The restaurant is very cute & cosy and I would definitely be happy to return.

A great village pub offering Good beer and pub food well worth a visit.read more

My favorite place to stay in this area . Small and cost and the people are so friendly . Food is…read moreexceptional . Not many rooms for b&b but they are super nice .

Gorgeous traditional English pub in the countryside. Great service. Lovely pizzas (try the…read moremushroom). Ample outdoor seating. Worth the trip to explore.

Dog-friendly village pub. Just as a pub should be: charming, friendly, and comfortable - with real…read moreale. You'll get a warm welcome from the locals and feel at home immediately. You can tell by the stone walls it's the real thing. Not many of these locals around any more.

What a great find. A pub since 1661, this quintessential community gathering place…read moreeven has an outdoor patio, garden, and most importantly, a car park! Real beer (!) games area, and charming lounge - complete with red leather Chesterfield sofas. We got a warm welcome from the staff and had a great time chatting with a number of locals. This is what a pub should be! Charming, charming, charming. I only wish we'd planned more time in the area.

The menu never changes, to be sure, but the Lifeboat has the finest of pub food: Scampi & chips,…read moresausages & chips, Ploughman's, it's all good. It's by far the best pub in Thornham, which might not seem like it's saying much considering the size of the town, but they've squeezed at least three of them into the area. Try the deals on the Pimms cups during the summer - one jug, four straws and you're as good as gold. As a 16th century pub, the ceilings are low, doorways are even lower and there are strange farming tools all over the walls. But enter the dining area and things are considerably spruced up. The menu is much more diverse than the pub's and every meal I've had there has been unfailing. Kids can play out back in the play area - much to the annoyance of the caravan owners directly behind it - and there's outdoor seating for when the sun decides to put his hat on. Never stayed in the rooms, though I know people who have and they've been quite pleased with them.

Lovely little pub set in a charming village, room was satisfactory, comfy bed, good sized bathroom…read more The price for a one night stay I felt was a little bit too steep in my opinion only because the amount I paid for the room made me expect everything about the room should be pristine. However, putting my pickiness aside it was worth paying just because of the location as I wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and this place ticks those boxes. Pub restaurant serves good food, although the service was a tad slow, but the meal was worth the wait in the end, as it was delish.