What our diners think

Amazing food and service
Went to the pub for my mums birthday and was very impressed with the food, staff and the beautiful old building. If you're in the area and haven't been I recommend you do.

Fantastic place for lunch!!
We stopped for lunch on our way to Harlaxton and were so pleased we did! The menu was fab, food was delicious and the staff were so friendly. We wanted to try and get back while we were near but didn't get the time but I would definitely recommend it - apparently they do a steak night with a bottle of red wine for a great price. Go if you can!

Pleasantly surprised
Driving past the Tollemache Arms looks an old quaint place, but walking in, its modern. Initially I was put off to find in one corner a leather suite and television, it looked like someone's living room. But what a surprise. The waitress was wonderful, she was pleasant, chatted to us and when we said one of our part had a gluten intolerance, she immediately went off to see if she had any gluten free bread. Sadly they had run out, but it is Christmas, but at lease she went to look and they normally offer it. I had mussels which came with a great chunk of bread, they gave me a finger bowl to wash my hands afterwards and a bowl for empty shells! That sounds condescending, but its not. I have been in restaurants who pride themselves on their service but could not offer a finger bowl. Two had brie and bacon sandwiches which came with chips and they were whoppers and the other had pork (in abundance) with apple sauce and chips, this should have been a sandwich but of course she could not have the bread. We all really enjoyed our food. The atmosphere was welcoming and it soon became very busy. We were really happy we had chosen the Tollemache Arms, it was a very good choice. We thought of going back their for our evening meal rather than eating in our hotel, but we had the impression they were closing, so we did not do so. But should we be in the area again, we would certainly go back. Highly recommended.

So relaxing
Booked the tollemache arms for our anniversary for some time out. Stayed for one night with breakfast included. Lovely family run bar and restaurant coal fire to relax in front of. Hotel and restaurant run by son and daughter and nice to sit and chat to their parents who help out. made to feel at home by all the family. They couldn't do enough for you it was raining so an umbrella was left near the door for us as you have to go a few steps outside to reach the accommodation. The food was wonderful had the garlic mushroom starters and the burgers which were a bit too much for us with smaller appetites. Wonderful tasty quality food. Breakfast was a gutbuster quality sausages bacon and eggs also a continental which my fiancee had. As I say everything is there to make you feel at home. Our room was just outside the bar and restaurant up a few stairs above the kitchen. The kitchen and restaurant noise was hardly noticeable. Lovely good sized room with free wifi. Very good sized en suite with nice hot shower heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Comfortable bed gave us a good night sleep. First time I've come away from a hotel feeling so tired but in a good way was so relaxing and friendly was a welcome break from a hustle and bustle lifestyle. Situated a couple of miles off the A1 midway between Grantham and Melton Mowbray. Decided to book the tollemache after reading good reviews and the pictures of the nice rooms wasn't disappointed will be recommending to family and friends.

Great Food
Went for a work meal and really enjoyed it. Food was great, good ales and very friendly staff. Only criticism is that the bar area is too brightly lit! Will go back if in the area again.

Tapas to die for
We visited the tollemache again after such a good meal last time.I decided to try the Tapas Chorizo,black pudding and poached egg,Mussels in chilli cream and king prawns absolutely fantastic good size portions and well presented, my husband had fish and chips said they were very good we will be back

Excellent food and customer service
The food is fresh, presented beautifully and above all tastes good. The decor of the pub and restaurant is tasteful, comfortable and cosy in the winter with the fire lit. I was impressed with how polite and courteous the staff were, nothing was too much. Overall a great experience and we will return.

Closed on Mondays but great beer, atmosphere and staff
We were looking for a lunchtime pint on a Monday. Everywhere was closed then we drove past and this was open. Turns out they'd opened for a private party but the barmaid let us stop for a pint as long as we kept out of the way and didn't want to eat. The choice of real ales were all in good condition. So a huge big thanks to them for being flexible! Now I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the food.

Outstanding meal and value for money
We arrived late in the evening on a Friday; things were still busy and we had a bit of a wait, but were seated quickly and served drinks. My wife's portion of cod and chips were excellent, though huge. My chicken parmesan (plus a side salad) was excellent in every way, with interesting accompaniments and a flavoursome sauce - again a rather large portion. They serve some nice local ales. The dining area was very pleasant and the service top-notch. It's a pity we're not local and are unlikely - for that reason alone - to return. Highly recommended!

The Wrinklies Strike Again with a Superb Find In Buckminster
My wife decided to give the Tollemache Arms (TA) try for a meal and are we glad we did. The welcome, service and the food was really excellent - the portions were magnificent and you certainly do not leave feeling hungry. My wife had soup with homemade bread and butter, followed by scampi and chips, and a creme brulée. I also had the soup, fish and chips with mushy peas, and banana eggy bread. We both agreed that everything was truly scummy - so many congratulations to the chef. Our food was supplemented with a good range of beers and ciders. This venue is definitely now on our hit list for when we are in this area of Lincolnshire. So many thanks to all the family who run the TA - no doubt you will have every success as your clientele base deservedly increases. Many thanks.

Fantastic lunch
We decided to go to the Tollemache as we had not been for a while the food was excellent I had seafood tagliatelle my husband had parmesan chicken fantastic value meals, a good choice menu something for everybody and very reasonably priced, staff very pleasant and good service and Pete is a very good chef his presentation was very good. We will be back.

Great Food
Well recommended. Lovely quiet location, amazing food and helpful staff. Room was immaculate and very reasonably priced also.

Christening
We would just like to say thank you to  you and your team for putting on fabulous buffet for our sons Christening!  The food was delicious and all our family was complementing the buffet! We will definitely recommend you to all our family & friends, We look forward to eating at your restaurant very soon!
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 Surprise find
During a recent stay in Grantham we found ourselves with no where to eat quite late on a Saturday night. We had a quick look on trip advisor and found the Tollemache arms. A quick phone call booked as a table, however they stopped serving in 30 minutes and we were a good 20 minutes away! There was no spaces in the car park but we found a car park nearby and made it in time. We were not disappointed. The restaurant is a pleasant environment, clean and spacious. There is a small separate dining area with a large group table and sofas which was being used for a family party - perfect idea.The menu had enough variety without being huge and overwhelming. In addition there is a specials board. We chose to have a starter and main with thoughts of adding a dessert. However, portions were so generous that we had no room for dessert, watching other desserts being served this made us very sad - they looked delicious! Prices are what you'd expect from a gastro pub. There is a reasonable range of beers on pump served at a good temperature. Despite arriving late we never felt hurried or an inconvenience. If we go back to the area we would definitely visit again.

Burgers to be believed
Sometimes I am tempted to have a burger on a bistro pubs menu but these burgers are to be believed. Large, probably over large but what the heck, tasty and reasonably priced. The starters are also worth mentioning, the duck rolls are tasty and plentiful, as is the whitebait. The waitresses were very helpful.

Good
We ate hear it was a very good meal. We had the special fish and chips the batter was very light. Also recommend the salted caramel cheesecake

Fabulous lunch
Stopped here for pub lunch for 4 and it was fantastic. Friendly, helpful service and delicious food. Couldn't fault it. Highly recommended.

Wednesday Barbecue Night
Thank you for an amazing BBQ. Food was delicious as always!! Lovely evening had by all our lot xx
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 Enjoyable mid-week lunch
We visited last week with our relatives. The food was really tasty, plentiful and well presented. We all cleared our plates.I feel I must give a special mention about the Chocolate Marquise. It was absolutely delicious, and that's from a confirmed chocoholic. All the flavours went well together and as for the sweet mint jelly, beautiful. I just loved it!

Superb Food - best burger ever!!! :)
This was a lovely setting. Plenty of room to park and a very warm welcome on arrival. We'd booked a table although it was quite quiet when we arrived - it got busier and busier (a good sign!). The food was clearly home-cooked and the majority of us chose the burger option A good decision as it was probably the best I'd ever tasted! A first-class experience with first class dining! Brilliant!!!

Family friendly Sunday Lunch
Attended for Sunday lunch with a group of family and friends with children ranging from 2-10 and quite a large group. Service was fantastic, bringing menus out to eh beer garden so we could mull it over in the sun. When requested, they offered meals that were not usually on the Sunday menu also. The children's mains were brought along with starters and all of the food was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Lovely location, food and staff. Will definitely visit again.

Very Nice Sunday Lunch
After dog walking and a nature safari with our 7 year old around Buckminster we stopped off for a late Sunday lunch We elected to eat outside in the garden which was great for our daughter and dog to explore,The initial greeting was warm and friendly, service was good and prompt The menu was nice ( I could have choose three starters for my meal) we decided on Sunday lunch , We both had sirloin of beef , it was cooked just right and plenty of it, veg was cooked just right and lovely crispy roast potatoes. Our daughter had homemade chicken goujons which she enjoyed, especially because it was served in a bucket that she wanted to fill with soil and take home It was a shade pricey but I suppose you get what you pay for.