The Best Restaurants in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (2025)

What a lovely cozy, Christmas lunch! We were greeted with a bright smile from Jack, who made us feel very welcome. Tasteful Christmas decor and music surrounded us, together with a log fire burning in the corner... What a gorgeous atmosphere! We chose from the Weekday special menu, (lots of choice) which at two meals for £20 is excellent value. I had the Cottage Pie, which was absolutely delicious and the accompanying seasonal veg was perfect. The Hubster chose Thai Green Curry, always a winner for him. Hot drinks are also included in the price. Earl Grey Tea for me, Flat White for the Hubster (I told you it was great value!) We love it here and will definitely come again. Well done everyone

Stumbled across this place on our way back from Mablethorpe. The staff were really nice, we sat outside with our dog and had hot drinks and scones, which were lovely. We were then greeted by the owners two border collies who were the absolutely cutest!. We would definitely recommend going if you are dog lovers/owners.

Food was nice enough but didn’t blow us away. We were the only ones in there to start with and they put us on a small wobbly table, which wasn’t ideal. When we left, there were two more tables eating so they were not overbooked. Wouldn’t say it was particularly cheap either. However, it was very smart and tidy establishment.

I would highly recommend the stables bar & restaurant. I went with my family to celebrate a number of birthdays. All the waiting staff were very welcoming, friendly and the service was great. We preordered our food as we were a large group and our food was delicious. The setting of the restaurant is beautiful, fabulous for relaxing and fantastic for the children with the space, park and animals. I would not hesitate in booking here again. A big thank to all the staff. Lisa-Marie

Okay food, had better though, lots of veg and little meat. Used once, won't go there again though.

We stayed a mon-fri in the area, and when we arrived, we were starving, so we went to the nearest Chinese for a takeaway. Thank goodness we found this one! The food was so good we returned on Thursday night for more! Prices are excellent 👌 The girl who took our order was really nice ❤️ We will be back next time we are in the area 😀 Honestly, it is the best Chinese food we have had for such a long time 🐼

Great meal enjoyed it

The staff are always welcoming, great food for good price

Always friendly, chips are great! One of the few places round here that doesn't follow the backward practice of frying in beef dripping - as a vegetarian, this is very much appreciated!!

We recently had the pleasure of fish and chips at the Jolly Friar in Alford, and what a trip down memory lane it was! The fish and chips were so crisp, you could hear the crunch over the wireless. The fish was flakier than the ration book promises, and the chips—well, they were the perfect shade of golden brown, just like a freshly pressed ARP warden's uniform. Now, let's talk about the spam fritters. It's not every day you come across a delicacy that reminds you of both the best and worst of the Blitz. These little beauties took me right back to the days when spam was king, and tinned peaches were a luxury! The fritters were fried to perfection, with just the right amount of grease to make you feel like you're doing your bit for the war effort. Just be sure to bring a healthy appetite and a sense of humour, because after a plate of their fish and chips, you'll be more stuffed than an evacuee's suitcase.

pleased to find the Vegan pie option on the menu, served with fresh cooked chips.. delicious, and the pooch enjoyed his piece of fish, too. Thank You

Very friendly local, the landlady was welcoming and shared information about local events. A nice place for a good pint.

A wonderful old fashioned pub with a great atmosphere. You're made to feel so welcome by the landlady, her team and the locals. They don't do food.

Been using his place for carvery on Sundays for years,food is superb,never differs.

Love going in here and taking in friends when they visit. Lovely little pub.

The place is great for fish and chips, the chips ar crunchy and not greasy and as you can see by my picture's you may need a second plate to put this fish on. However since the refurbishment the quality of the sausages is no where near as good they must go back to the true butcher they used in lincoln before the blaze. I was looking forward to my sausage and mash today but felt very let down by the quality of the current suplier used, people can taste difference so please change this now. Other than that its a great place to eat, sunday dinner also, plus if they have the good sausages back I'll have my pigs in blankets again.

First time being here since it's reopened, and the food was spot on, far better than last time I was there. Would highly recommend going there if you are after high quality food, good sized portions for a very reasonable price. Only down fall In my opinion was that staff was not 100%, yes they were polite and professional, but they could of done with knowing there menu a little better what's in it and what it comes with ext ext ... All in all 9.5/10, was very impressed, will definitely be returning the future.

The cosiest country pub with the best homemade food. The staff are so friendly - this pub boasts a lovely warm and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend!

We went tonight for an impromptu meal with family and wow, what an experience!! The service - second to none! Such a friendly, inviting atmosphere. We ate in the lounge and it was the best area for us…would always want to sit here when we return.. The food - unbelievable, presented beautifully and tasted delicious. The prawn cocktail for starter is a must!! The home cooked chips and peppercorn sauce that came with the steak… 🤤 I would 100% recommend this gorgeous little pub to anyone wanting a wonderful night of dining, drinks and good times. The perfect pub vibe for a cold winter night. Looking forward to our next visit ❤️ Thank you ☺️

Lovely wee place. We booked a table and it was a nice atmosphere with lovely friendly staff. I had steak which was delicious and my partner had Chicken stroganoff which was also lovely (I tasted both 😀) Thank you for a lovely evening.

Very tasty cheeseburger and chips. Pretty good value for the quality of food and service. Nice place for coffee or a light bite, but also a good range of hot food. Definitely recommend.

Good food great service . Soup and sandwich combo excellent

Just been in this afternoon with the family and dog.Cracking food and efficient service. Mixed grill was spot on and family loved the curry and kids meals.You can tell its all cooked fresh and don’t mind waiting knowing this.Atmosphere was how you expect it to be in a country pub people talking amongst themselves and fussing dogs. We will definitely visit again next time we are at the van👍🏻

Lovely friendly pub (dog friendly) gave us a treat for our dog and bowl of water as soon as we was seated. Steaks cooked exactly how you ask (beautiful ) good portions. Fantastic prices

Just had a lovely afternoon here, food was absolutely amazing, Thai Fishcakes with chips n salad and Ribeye steak with all the trimmings. We were made to feel very welcome and had a few drinks before we ordered. Staff were really lovely and absolute top notch food … massive compliments to the chef …. Made even better as we were allowed to take the dog in (not a lot of places do this so it gave us the opportunity to enjoy a meal out together and not worry about the dog) will definitely go back and most definitely highly recommend this lovely place to anyone 👍👍👍

Food is excellent and the staff are friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be returning customers.

the new owners/staff are really lovely and very helpful in accommodating myself as a vegan and my vegetarian partner. we did book ahead and advised them of our dietary requirements and had several choices available.. which was appreciated. a quaint village pub with home cooked food. it won't be our first visit.

Didn't have food. Stated in the area for a long weekend break. The landlord and land lady were so lovely, friendly and very welcoming. The pub itself was warm and comfortable, and the local people were incredibly nice. Also very dog friendly which is a bonus.

Had Sunday lunch on 8/9 it was amazing. Plenty of fresh, home cooked food. Pudding list was so varied my husband had two as he couldn't choose. Again they were all homemade. Staff so friendly and welcoming as we are not from the area. If your passing id 100% recommend

Came to visit my family who have raved about Angeline’s. And I can see why, the breakfast baps are made fresh there and then, the cakes are beautiful (the egg custard tart was so so good). Will be back each time we come back! Xx

We ordered breakfast baps for take out. They are so friendly in here, food is made to order and all very well priced! We spent £10 for 3 people! That is because 2 of us shared a large bap when we seen the sheer size of them. I would return and recommend for sure.

Great little cafe. Good food, freshly prepared and fab coffee. Quite quick too and very good value. Highly recommended stop off before the beach.

An excellent breakfast that was beautifully cooked, great service from the staff who are very happy to let you mix and match breakfast items if you wish to. Good selection of cakes, pies, pasties etc. Definitely a place to have a bite to eat whilst in Alford.

A delightful venue. Warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the Sunday Lunch menu as a large family group. Attentive service from the young staff and great food to fill us up on a drizzly day. Certainly recommended.

Haddock and chips and tiramisu for dessert. Best meal I've had since I've been here. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is warm and super friendly. The service is quick and efficient. Absolutely try the desserts. Any of them will blow your mind.

Lovely meal here today good drinks and food

We called in spur of the moment. Luckily, we were able to get a table. The service was decent, barman/landlord was particularly friendly and helpful. The food was spot on, nicely presented and just the right quantities. Very reasonable meal, 2 mains, s deserts and 2 drinks £42.10. Not at all bad in my opinion, definitely one to revisit.