Best Restaurants in Heckington, Lincolnshire (2025)

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Finchatton Arms

Ewerby, Sleaford NG34 9PH, UK

5.0 (1 reviews)

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My husband and I dined here for Sunday tea. We have been here many times, it’s a small, local and friendly pub with rooms available if required. We both had battered haddock which was delicious, the haddock was huge with plenty of chips etc. We both had a dessert, I had a chocolate brownie which was very light and my husband had an apple and blackberry pie with custard - he said it was the best he’d tasted! The staff were cheerful, attentive and service was excellent. Would highly recommend and we will continue to visit here on a regular basis.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Finch Hatton - 2m away
  • St Andrew's Nursing & Care Home - 176m away
Watergate YARD

2 Water Gate, Sleaford NG34 7PG, UK

4.5 (432 reviews)
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P: 01529 413489

Went in with my family and our dog after seeing the Watergate Yard on 'Four in a Bed' for Sunday Brunch. We shared the Ultimate Breakfast and it was absolutely delicious, the pup loved his chicken off the dog menu as well. Great atmosphere, great service, reasonable beer selection. Overall, fantastic. Can't wait to return!

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic place, great food, great atmosphere, the decor is different, especially the gents toilets.. Go give it a try, either just a drink, or a meal you will not be disappointed...

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Quite a difficult review this one. Food was great, service was great, location was great, atmosphere was great, so why the difficulty? Three of us went for a mid week meal, and the total came to just short of £100. Individually the food didn't seem expensive (ribs £20, mixed grill £22) but 3 mains, 2 dessert and a couple of soft drinks each and a tip and it was just over £100 which just seems a lot for a reasonably normal meal out. Maybe that's a reflection of where we are now with the cost of food, energy, wages etc. but clearly it's going to put people off going out for a meal.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Went for a lovely lunch with a friend post-Christmas. Would have definitely been five stars if not for our wait on food after ordering. Plenty of gluten free options available and food was delish.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love the quirky room we had overlooking the yard. Especially love the tiny fridge with bottled water and fresh milk for the tea and coffee as I have a pet hate of UHT. What a brilliant idea. The English Breakfast was tasty, ample and prompt and the staff lovely and friendly. Definitely recommend a stay here.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club Ltd - 33m away
  • Costa Coffee - 65m away
  • Sainsbury's - 123m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 255m away
  • The Packhorse Inn - JD Wetherspoon - 88m away
Royal Oak Heckington

1 Boston Rd, Heckington, Sleaford NG34 9JD, UK

4.6 (297 reviews)
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P: 01529 700924

We were recommended to eat at the Royal Oak and we were not disappointed. From calling to book a table, greeting, knowledge and friendliness of staff was exceptional. The food was really well presented and tasted amazing. Fish and Chips, Hunters Chicken and the Steak Pie was outstanding !! Thank you , we will be back.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited this place very recently and as a vegan, was pleasantly surprised at the choices available. Very nice, welcoming staff who were so great at accommodating me with a 'veganised' chocolate fudge cake for dessert. Nice atmosphere as well. Would definitely visit again.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I swear the Steak & Ale pie is the best pie I’ve ever encountered - mind boggling in proportion, it’s a meal in its own right… and then you add in lovely mash and decent veg. Stopped for a family lunch for seven of us and not one bit of food failed to exceed expectations; the brisket burgers are massive, the pies amazing, even the sandwiches are great…. £145 for seven adult meals, drinks and a few desserts is amazing value. Lovely staff who were really attentive. If we’re over this way again it’s definitely getting another visit

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely amazing food! Service is amazing, the staff are so lovely. The food is incredible and such an amazing selection, can’t wait to come back already.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went 1st time tonight (Thai evening) the food was great thoroughly enjoyed it, professional friendly staff and great ambience, no negative comments must go back soon and try from the extensive evening (non Thai) menu

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store - 45m away
  • Heckington Show - 250m away
  • Heckington Village Hall - 98m away
  • Molan (UK) Ltd - 176m away
  • Heckington Windmill - 382m away
Nags Head Inn

34 High St, Heckington, Sleaford NG34 9QZ, UK

4.5 (130 reviews)

P: 01529 460218

Update June 2023 what can I say? An excellent Sunday lunch again with a pint. Banana cheesecake was sublime. Love the cauliflower side dish. If you're in the area you should check out the Sunday lunch for sure. -------- Update DEC 2022 a great Sunday lunch yet again, this time with a glass of red wine! -------- Update SEP 2022 another Sunday lunch, just as good as I described before. Tasty and well home cooked. See the photo! -------- May 2021 Absolutely fantastic Sunday lunch here today. Well cooked, tasty and more than enough. Dessert was equally good, I can recommend the tiramisu. Friendly and efficient service to top it off. We've only moved into the area recently, and we'll be back for sure.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

How awesome is this pub!!! 2 Australians with a need to taste the local beer on tap, this place opened their arms wide to welcome us in and make us feel at home. Bonus of the night was joining in the quiz with Sid and Robert, run by legend Sam, we had a fabulous evening. Thanks to the Nags Head crew and the Heckington community for making us feel a part of it. 5 stars.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Unbelievable tradition pub! Really friendly staff and the landlord is a smashing bloke! The ales are great and the Sunday roast are delicious, I would highly recommend this family friendly establishment to anybody.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went here for a Sunday lunch today with 6 other people, the food was vary very good roast potatoes were gorgeous, fresh veg was good. Staff very polite. Will definitely eat here again. 🙂

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great real ale , friendly and clean . Real fire kept us toasty warm too

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sylv's Coffee shop & Cafe - 74m away
  • Royal Oak Heckington - 202m away
  • Heckington Show - 399m away
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store - 167m away
  • Heckington Village Hall - 109m away
Sylv's Coffee shop & Cafe

7 Church St, Heckington, Sleaford NG34 9RF, UK

4.6 (181 reviews)
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P: 01529 469111

Found this place when searching for a place to stop on route to our destination, just a couple of minutes of the main road this wonderful Cafe, and the chocolate orange cake is just exquisite. Highly recommend a stop if your nearby ☕🍰

Anonymous - 12 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my husband came in this morning for a mini breakfast date, and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The owners are a lovely couple and are down to earth and you can have a good chat with them. WIll definitely be coming back again and making it our little spot for coffees and food. Would 100000000% recommend coming here if your in the area. They are also really good for price as well. My husband said thier omelettes are to die for and really tasty.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little cafe, had a lovely snack and cup of tea. Very friendly staff

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was 55 miles into a 100 mile cycle ride and in desperate need of cake and caffeine and a ride Marshall pointed me in the direction of this cafe. The young man serving me was lovely and took me through the cake selection. I settled on the Victoria sponge and an americano. The Victoria sponge was just the ticket and was genuinely perfect. The coffee was cracking too, I meant to ask what beans they use but forgot, certainly a stroke of luck to find this place on the route.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Happy to find the little gem. Stopped for coffee and cake......Will try it for a weekday lunch spot. Good find.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Nags Head Inn - 69m away
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store - 233m away
  • Heckington Show - 434m away
  • Royal Oak Heckington - 263m away
  • Heckington Village Hall - 175m away
Angels

32 High St, Heckington, Sleaford NG34 9QZ, UK

4.6 (80 reviews)
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P: 01529 469300

Highly recommend. After a long journey we came in late, basically at closing. The staff were super friendly and took our order no problems. The pizza was delicious, best we have had for a while. Throughly enjoyed.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good food. The service is friendly and the chap who runs it and cooks the food always has a friendly word to say. The place is usually busy. It's like being at a friend's place for a meal. 10/10

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best pizza in Lincolnshire never enjoyed one as much as I did from here

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Excellent food as usual. Always caters for my daughters allergies. Friendly staff & always accurate with timescale if busy. The food is worth the wait at those times. Our go to for pizza

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  • Children' Menu
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Nags Head Inn - 14m away
  • Sylv's Coffee shop & Cafe - 86m away
  • Royal Oak Heckington - 189m away
  • Heckington Show - 388m away
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store - 154m away
Heckington Windmill

Hale Rd, Heckington, Sleaford NG34 9JN, UK

4.7 (453 reviews)

P: 01529 461919

Fantastic experience to be able to go in this historic windmill and climb to to top. It wasn't in operation when we visited but they do have milling days where you can see it in action. They also have there own micro brewery in the old saw mill attached to the mill so you can enjoy a drink brewed here. They is a museum, bakery and cafe to enjoy also. All in all a great day out with much more than just a mill.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautifully renovated and maintained. Well interpreted for all ages. Staff friendly and welcoming. Can purchase flour and baked goods make here. Very nice visit.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely loved it. What an amazing place. The only eight sail windmill left in the country out of seventy. Went to a heritage open day: Small steam engines, flour milling, band playing. Shop selling produce and glorious cakes and scones made with the flour in the tea rooms. Like stepping back in time and enchanting.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely lovely place. Full of history. Great little place to come to. In the coffee shop the cakes are so delicious and are made using the mills flour. We will be back 😊😊

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a picturesque windmill. A beautiful day with perfect blue skies but unfortunately the windmill only opens Friday through Sunday and we visited on a Monday! That said it was lovely to see and get photos of but will have to return at another date to have the tour

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  • Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • 8 Sail Brewery Ltd. - 24m away
  • Wheelcraft Limited - 175m away
  • Royal Oak Heckington - 398m away
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store - 374m away
  • Humdinger Foods Ltd - 296m away
Ruby's Plaice Fish & Chips

64 Kyme Rd, Heckington, Sleaford NG34 9RS, UK

4.7 (341 reviews)
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P: 01529 460586

Always TOP notch fish and chips from Ruby's Plaice! It's our Friday evening treat. When it's fine weather we can choose one of the picnic tables and eat there. Chips are perfect as is the fish, and good portions too, served in a handy shallow box...much better than paper. The best fish and chips for miles around, I'd say!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and the wife stopped here for Lunch today after a nice ride on the bike in the Fens. Sitting in the sun eating absolutely quality Fish Chips and a side. We chose their fantastic and great value Lunchtime meal deals and we both absolutely though that the quality and freshness of the fish and chips was the best we have ever had for many a year. Bloomin lovely and tasty, crisp lovely batter and very good fish postions. The chips were perfect too. Thank you, we will be back.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We share a fish and chips, and it is more than enough for the 2 of us . Very good portion size too. Awarded best chippy in England in 2023

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

After driving for 3 hours with 3 to go, we just found Ruby’s Plaice on Google. Just off the main road, well worth the visit. Lunch time meals really reasonably priced, little bit of a wait for the food but worth it it was so fresh. Lovely fish. Staff friendly and polite. Sat outside on the picnic table.

Features:
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Heckington Show - 446m away
  • Heckington Community Swimming Pool - 338m away
  • Heckington Pavilion & Playing Fields - 484m away
The Bustard Inn & Restaurant

44 Main St, South Rauceby, Sleaford NG34 8QG, UK

4.7 (384 reviews)
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P: 01529 488250

Best of the best ....attended a wedding reception here recently Incredible food. Perfection...and the service was second to none ! Highly recommended. 5☆ from us

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

a simply lovey countryside pub. traditional yet modern. great beer and pub garden outside. friendly service. will try food next time

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Staff were very pleasant, & efficientIt. It was midweek lunchtime, and not busy, so without enough people to feel a buzz, but still a great place to be.The best fillet steak I’ve had for some time. My Daughter loved her Duck too, just too good not to go again! More than worth repeat visits, looking forward to them.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely country pub with a very nice restaurant area. Friendly warm service. Mostly good food, my fillet steak was perfect, unfortunately my wife's was not as good! I shared mine with her and ate what I could of hers and took the rest home for the dog...

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had an amazing evening meal at the Bustard Inn the night before our wedding. We previously contacted Lesley and made her aware of our occasion and booked a large table for 15 of us, she was so attentive and helpful from the booking process through to the evening itself! The team really helped us to feel relaxed and made the experience really special! Not only that, but the food was delicious, amazing quality and also generous portion sizes! Can’t thank the guys here enough for providing a wonderful place for ourselves and our family to eat the night before our wedding and for making us feel so welcome and special! I just wish we lived closer so we could visit more regularly

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Rauceby Cattery - 175m away
The Finch Hatton

43 Main St, Ewerby, Sleaford NG34 9PH, UK

4.4 (427 reviews)

P: 01529 461703

Had my wedding here. Staff were very nice and accommodating. Well organised and made the whole process streamlined and hassle free. Bridal suite was large and the bathroom was like an entire other room. I would recommend this for anyone's wedding.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really welcoming. Cosy rooms. Immaculate bathroom. Brilliant food with extensive menu (Salmon was incredible!)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stayed a night at short notice and had the accessible King room with wetroom, which was spacious and comfortable. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was delicious, and the service from the staff was above all perfect at all times... their friendliness and helpfulness is a real asset to the hotel. A great experience which I would repeat.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had dinner here last night. "wow" is the only word I can use. Great food, excellent service and great prices. Thanks all

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice place, open fire, good beers, very pleasant staff. We only went for a quick drink (so can't comment on the rooms), but immediately booked to return for lunch.

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Nearby Landmarks:
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