The best restaurants serving British food in Lowdham Newark and Sherwood East Midlands

Boxing day we thought it was a good menu varied in choice and diet . We enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere ,it was busy but well organised our waitresses Nicky was attentive professional and friendly.The 3 courses off the set menu was enjoyed by both of us.The presentation of the table and food was lovely.If you are thinking of booking for new year don't hesitate and book.

Encontré esto en la pinta de la hora del almuerzo del último invierno. Así que cuando Lesley vino de España, la llevamos para el "prix fixe" de tres platos. Hace frío afuera, así que Evie nos puso junto al fuego. Sue se quejó de muy pocas opciones vegetarianas, así que Evie se quitó el chorizo de la entrada. Tuve pescado doble, salmón seguido de frites de moluscos y Evie elogió mis platos limpios. Lesley tenía la sidra recomendada por Evie, algo u otro para empezar, seguido de pollo. Tres puds diferentes, y tres platos limpios más. Dale un aumento a Evie.

Buscando algo diferente - llama por teléfono y reserva una mesa al menos 24 horas antes de ir y discute lo que te gusta comer - pide algo diferente y disfruta de una comida magnífica. Si no tiene gluten / celiaco, este es un lugar perfecto para tener una comida preciosa y no el estilo ‘listo para usar’ tampoco, ni mucho menos. Alan constantemente produce comida deliciosa con porciones que se pueden variar según se solicite. De lo contrario, si se deja caer por - el menú es un gran estilo de pub y pudines para hacer sonreír a cualquiera. La cerveza es buena también con una gama decente de sidras. Gran espacio al aire libre para familias y reuniones también. El personal es muy acogedor y amable. Uno de mis lugares favoritos para comer frío y charlar.

This was our second time to the Old Vol but unfortunately likely to be our last. We visited to celebrate my dad’s birthday on 17th December. The food was brilliant but the service and atmosphere really let it down. It seems if you’re not a regular visitor you’re not welcome. We were ignored, felt like an inconvenience and felt unwelcome. It’s a shame as we live locally but for us it’s all about feeling welcome and a valuable customer whether you go every day or once a year and this visit lacked that feeling in every way.

We were really looking forward to our first Christmas dinner out, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations and certainly wasn’t worth £120 per head. The pub was packed, and we were squashed onto a table where we couldn’t even hear each other speak—our poor waitress struggled to hear us as well. The Rosé we were recommended was bitter and not enjoyable at all. There were no crackers on the table—just a ‘Fish n Chip Friday’ promotional flyer, which completely killed any festive atmosphere. As for the food, the roast rump was so tough we couldn’t cut it, even after asking for a steak knife. When we requested a slightly more cooked slice, it arrived looking exactly the same, swimming in blood, and still inedible. We eventually gave up and took it home for the dogs. The rest of the meal wasn’t much better. The roast potatoes were hard and heavy, and the vegetables consisted of parsnips, broccoli and Yorkshire pudding —where were the stuffing, pigs in blankets, or Brussels sprouts? It felt like an average Sunday roast, not a festive Christmas meal. To top it off, the pudding options were disappointing, and we had to ask for basic condiments. We were finally offered crackers, but only after the table next to us had to request them. Overall, we had hoped for a memorable and special Christmas dining experience, but instead, we left feeling underwhelmed and disappointed.

Came here for dinner with my friend on Tuesday evening, very reasonably priced, service was good especially from Jane.

We have consistently chosen Magna Charta for our family and couple meals, including our annual Christmas celebration for the past three years. Holly and her team consistently provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit special. The staff is incredibly hardworking, always going above and beyond to ensure a fantastic dining experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this pub and restaurant to anyone looking for great food and exceptional service!