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.

This is a beautifully updated old English pub, kept in the traditional style of its former glory…read morebut clean and well maintained. It has a comfortable atmosphere, friendly and personable staff especially the father/daughter team whom we met on our oct 28th visit. Reservations recommended for the excellent food and wine. Well worth a visit! Then take a stroll around the beautiful church and grounds behind the pub. If you are an English native or foreign traveller you will enjoy this place!

Excellent food, decent beer, nice people. did I mention the excellent food?read more

Quintessential country English pub. Excellent choice of beers with Timothy Taylor as house beer…read more Food is varied and wonderful. Baked field mushroom with chorizo is excellent

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.

The moto is you get what you pay for and that is no more true that the Bustard…read more The food is outstanding; where do I start, the Lincolnshire Red is amazing, the roasts are great and the rest is high quality dining at its best. The bar is quite small but I have allways been met with a friendly face, a smile and when the owner is there a lenghty chat about something. The dining room ouzes comfortable and classy again showing off the best in a dining experience allowing a party of friends and family to a romantic night out very special. A private dining area just off the bar is comfortable and allows for a larger group a little more . privacy. You get what you pay for and I have never been disappointed to pay that little bit more.

Very high quality food, drink and service. We had venison…read morewhich was very tasty and well cooked - nice crisp vegetables plus good quality wine. It is not crisp but despite that still good quality and worthwhile going if you are prepared to spend the money and like that ambience and type of food and service.

Loved my meal here and I've already been back. I had known about this place for a while and never…read morehad got around to going here. I think this is now going to be my new pub to go out to for meals. They have a pretty large menu but the food is good. I really enjoy the starters here and both times I have ended up ordering two starters as my main. The Tolley is a really nice little country pub with good food. I need to try their Sunday Roast.

An evening well spent, great value, food and service were excellent. Nice venue, a little off the…read morebeaten track but well worth the visit. Go in a group with a designated driver and sample the cocktails, you won't be sorry. Highly recommended the food was wonderful.

Four of us had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was delicious and the service was…read more10/10! We will definitely be returning soon.

What can I say about the King's Arms? I'm at home here. When we moved to the UK, honestly our most…read moredesired feature was walking distance to a pub. We got stumbling distance to one of the best pubs in the country. This place is well-regarded by everyone in the region. I've met people here who give up walking distance to their local to drive here and have a good time. That says something. My first night here I made friends, and each time I've been here since I find myself in good company either with neighbors we've met before, or people who know we're new to the area and want to welcome us. I can't begin to tell you how often a quick pint before dinner turns into a long session at King's Arms. I wouldn't have it any other way. These guys truly embrace the concept of being the center of village activity. No TVs, no WiFi, these things distract from the community. You come here to interact with your friends and neighbors, enjoy a good beer, and enjoy living in the company of others. They regularly have events to bring the village out. The most impressive of which was the dinner they hosted on the night of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. They served the exact 10-course menu served in first class that evening, and requested everyone bust out their tuxedos and dresses to mark the occasion in grand fashion. It was a remarkable evening. One disappointment, since I have to list one to feel as though I am being fair, is the wine list. We love the temperanillo, but really none of the others. But we're not here to drink wine, we're here to be social! It makes me a little sad that we don't have this type of drinking culture in the US. If you're not an alcoholic, you're not likely be on a first-name basis with the bartenders at a local watering hole. That's why I love walking in here; everyone knows everyone else, they're always happy to see you, they know what you drink, they pour a tasty pint, and are genuinely good people. I dig it.

Friendly staff, good atmosphere but sadly the food we ordered was not good …read more Chicken was so so dry,I really think it had been sat around for a couple of days. Ordered jacketed chips and got ordinary luke warm chips. Salad was a tiny amount of rocket with a few tiny pieces of tomato and onion. (Hoping I don't get ill) We did tell the staff as they asked, but was not taken any further. Sadly we will not be returning and we only live around the corner. (Was hoping to be a regular.)

This is a fantastic local pub to the villagers of Waddington and surrounding villagers…read more It is a friendly pub, with good staff members, they do food menus and the landlord is a local member of the community as well. I had my wedding reception there many years ago and it was great, the food was lovely and it was a nice friendly atmosphere around the place.

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.

Really nice food, had lasagne which was very tasty. Good choice of ales and beers aswell and do a…read moregood pint of guiness. Staff and service are good and fast, really nice garden to sit in on a summers day and I believe they sometimes have outside entertainment too.

So once again, yelp did not let me down. First night in England, I wanted to go to a pub for some…read morebeers and dinner. So glad that I found this place. Lots of beers to choose from and the beef pie was delicious. The dining area was full, so I grabbed a spot in the bar. Probably better this way. All the staff behind the bar were very friendly and helpful. Lots of seating outside as well. Loved seeing all the dogs having a good time too. I would have to say that my first British Pub Experience was a success!