Gamekeeper Inn - West Lindsey

Can’t understand why our experience was so bad? We came as a foursome to celebrate our friend’s birthday, restaurant fairly quiet, bar filling up as it was a Friday night. Evening started poorly when the bottle of Prosecco we ordered came in an ice bucket, yet the bottle was room temperature. We ordered food, which then took 40 mins to arrive, not an excessive wait if the restaurant had been busy, but there were very few other diners. Of the 4 meals, not one was up to scratch. Florentine Salmon, so overpowered with chilli there was no other taste to it; Tuscan chicken, garlic, garlic, and yet more garlic; Cheese burger, the recipient wasn’t impressed with the overall greasiness of the meat; fish pie, a tiny portion, no veg, and a singular prawn. The young waitress enquired how our meals were, and perhaps I was too honest when I replied “please tell the chef this is terrible”, this gained an awkward giggle as a response, but that was the only response we got. Perhaps there were staffing issues in the kitchen, who knows, but for £120 bill, this definitely felt more poacher than gamekeeper.

Really nice meal and great service, the food was very nice, I'd definitely return to try other dishes

Good british pub food, good value and excellent service. I had the lamb carvery, meat was tender and vegetables were not over cooked as is often common elsewhere. Not exceptional. 4 mains and 4 drinks cost £70

Had a great meal lastnight. I had the tomahawk pork chop and my wife had the mini mixed grill (still big).All the food was fresh cooked and great tastin. Lovely service in calm surroundings. Will be back

Been here many times but by eck it seems to have gone downhill. We popped in for the teatime two for £22 offer. Soon as we walked in the staff looked bored. It wasn't busy so we got a table straight away. The waitress struggled to take our order, I'm guessing she was new as she looked out of her depth. We both opted for the steak medium rare. The meals came and straight away it was obvious the steak was overcooked to our liking but we carried on anyway. The chips are delicious as were the peas and mushroom. No onion ring which was a surprise. Anyway we chewed through our steak and finished off. If I was to be kind of give it 6 out of ten for the meal. As for the pub itself it's looking tired and the staff need proper training. We'll definitely go again but won't rush back.