Reviews of Old Barn Inn, Tealby
Review by Marcia Bolton on 31st July, 2016
Add your review Date visited: 31/07/2016
Just had a Sunday lunch which was delicious. The service was excellent as was the staff. Would highly recommend this lovely inn to anyone. This was our first visit and we will be visiting again very soon
Review by Dianne Dunkin on 25th March, 2012
Add your review Date visited: 24/03/2012
Went with friends last night for meal. Excellent food at reasonable prices and very friendly welcoming staff. Will definately be going back!
Review by Elizabeth Omond-Tong on 5th January, 2012
Add your review Date visited: Dec 2011
As a local costumer, who owns a 4x4! I would not dream of bringing a soaking dog into any facility that serves food, due to hygiene. It is common knowledge that Dogs are not usually permitted inside a public house unless it is a guide dog (not an irish wolf hound!!)
Review by Lisa Wickens on 3rd January, 2012
Add your review Date visited: 26/12/2011
We visited this pub had a fantastic lunch, couldn't fault the food or even the staff ( most gracious ).
How anyone would expect to bring dogs into a Public House where food is being served is of a strange consequece ? I wouldn't expect to have to eat where animals are present in an open area of both bar and restaurant. I did notice this venue has a large covered outside seating area ( patio ) complete with heaters so fail to see a problem. as many a time we have walked and sat out there with no problem with our dogs, they even provide a water bowl. Best pub in the area for us.
Review by michael on 19th December, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 19 dec 2011
after a 5 mile walk, an unfriendly bar maid turned us away because we had a dog. pretensions of grandeur. Where has the village pub gone? Full of 4x4 incomers? Avoid this pub at all costs,
Review by Heders on 11th November, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 09.10.11
I would just like to say that the food at the old barn is fantastic and highly recomend it to any one , one of the best places in lincs area looking forward to my christmas party there
Review by don on 1st November, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 30 10 2011
visited the barn on sunday for a sunday roast after it was recommended to me,,all i can say is ,,the beef just melted in my mouth and plenty of it ..excelant and a welcome experance ,thanks to mine host paul and lorraine ,compliments to the chef ..just read the review from vin heron and cant be sure we are talking about the same old barn (tealby) we will be back soon ..
Review by Vin Heron on 24th September, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 24/09/11
I thought the owner had a bit of an offhand attitude when we were at the bar waiting for our first drink but put it down to my oversensitiveness.
After quite a wait, the starters eventually arrived and there was soil in the lettuce. We complained and the plates were whisked quickly away. Nothing that we could recognise as an apology were given by any of the staff.
My wife stated quite firmly to the staff that she didn’t want lettuce with her main course. No comment from the staff.
Main course arrived. My wife had a cracked plate which didn’t go down well with her but she said nothing.
As she was about to eat some cabbage, I spotted something and asked her what it was. On closer examination, it turned out to be a sautéed beatle.
One of the staff was called and the beetle was pointed out to her. She replied “so what do you want me to do about it?”.
Wrong answer.
And that’s when my wife exploded and stated “Soil in my lettuce now a beatle in my dinner”.
The repeated reply from the staff of “so what do you want me to do about it?” just raised my wifes volume.
The Owner (?) came over and very aggressively told us to us to keep it down and and get out.
REALLY wrong statement.
I started to point out fairly calmly that soil in the lettuce then a bettle in the cabbage were not really what we expected.
The Owner modified his attitude somwewhat and asked us to "leave please".
We did so with pleasure wondering what else had been in the food that we had not noticed...???
People in the restaurant business should provide food that is fit for purpose, of a reasonable quality and cleanliness. If they cannot, or cannot understand this requirement then they should get out of the business.
Review by Vin Heron on 24th September, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 24/09/11
I thought the owner had a bit of an offhand attitude when we were at the bar waiting for our first drink but put it down to my oversensitiveness.
After quite a wait, the starters eventually arrived and there was soil in the lettuce. We complained and the plates were whisked quickly away. Nothing that we could recognise as an apology were given by any of the staff.
My wife stated quite firmly to the staff that she didn’t want lettuce with her main course. No comment from the staff.
Main course arrived. My wife had a cracked plate which didn’t go down well with her but she said nothing.
As she was about to eat some cabbage, I spotted something and asked her what it was. On closer examination, it turned out to be a sautéed beatle.
One of the staff was called and the beetle was pointed out to her. She replied “so what do you want me to do about it?”.
Wrong answer.
And that’s when my wife exploded and stated “Soil in my lettuce now a beatle in my dinner”.
The repeated reply from the staff of “so what do you want me to do about it?” just raised my wifes volume.
The Owner (?) came over and very aggressively told us to us to keep it down and and get out.
REALLY wrong statement.
I started to point out fairly calmly that soil in the lettuce then a bettle in the cabbage were not really what we expected.
The Owner modified his attitude somwewhat and asked us to "leave please".
We did so with pleasure wondering what else had been in the food that we had not noticed...???
People in the restaurant business should provide food that is fit for purpose, of a reasonable quality and cleanliness. If they cannot, or cannot understand this requirement then they should get out of the business.
Review by laura on 20th May, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 19 /05/ 2011
Went to The Olde Barn Inn which has just reopened in march food menu home cooked fare too a high standard ,great atmosphere very helpful staff .the duck with cherry sauce was fantastic couldnt finish my dessert.in my eyes 4 star welcome back.
Review by Sue Baker on 20th September, 2010
Add your review Date visited: Tues 14th September 2010
A thoroughly disappointing meal, the small amount of meat in the pie was hung in fat, the lamb burger was pink in the centre. Upon asking for gravy, I got a cold receiption and told there was plenty in the pie, there was actually only a small amount of mushroom sauce, no gravy. Very pricey and poor value
Review by JH on 30th August, 2010
Add your review Date visited: 30th August 2010
Terrible reception. Staff were very sour-faced when we walked through the door at 1.50pm. We were told that food was being stopped at 2pm and would not be able to cater for our party of four. For crying out loud, this is August Bank Holiday weekend, what is supposed to be one of the busiest travelling and tourist weekends of the year and this establishment turns away four guests. No wonder this country is on its knees when it has to contend with this type of approach to business and potential customers. We left in total disgust and ate in Market Rasen instead. Sorry Old Barn, you lost out on our custom today in addition to any future business from us. We do not recommend you to anyone if this is what you offer. It is frustrating to think that despite the large increase in the number of people taking their holidays in the UK combined with this being the last long weekend of the summer and also the final week of the school holidays that one is met by such poor quality of response (I am loathed to put service as there was no service at all)
Review by Bev Walker on 19th August, 2010
Add your review Date visited: 13/10/2010
Fab food and excellent service. My husband and I were staying at the campsite in Walesby, taxi dropped us off but we hadn't booked, we were told they were fully booked but welcome to stay for a drink, we must have looked very disappointed as we were late told that if someone left early enough we could have their table. What luck, the landlady came over and said they may have a table for 2 and could squeeze us in. We didn't feel squeezed in at all, we were given first class service and the food was excellent, wish i had a bigger belly to fit it all in, after the chefs pate with plenty of bread and salmon encroute poached in a shrimp sauce AND a taste of my husbands fillet steak, i just couldn't fit in a desert, but no fear i will be going back again and have already recommended to all my friends.
Review by Food Hunter on 13th July, 2010
Add your review Date visited: 1/7/10
Having heard good reviews I was disappointed with the food. My husband felt his lasagne was very tasty, but that was the high point of the meal. My mother chose steak and ale pie, which had a huge overblown pie crust and the waitress offered to empty the contents for her. Naturally, we all expected her to take the meal and plate into the kitchen but she decided to use her tea towel and decant the quite runny gravy and meat onto the plate at the table! It was amazing that no-one was scalded. The meat was quite average.
My friend's fish dish was quite dull and I went for pork wrapped in bacon with apricots as I was intrigued how that could be a good combination. It wasn't!
The vegetables served with the meal were fine.
The desserts were pleasant enough but not outstanding. All in all a disappointing meal and expensive...
Review by Steve Appleby on 27th July, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 25/7/09
having heard so many good reports about the barn myself and my wife together with two friends paid a visit to the barn.Wow we were not disappointed the service was excellent and the food even better,we were made to feel so welcome we were not rushed at any time first class service
We'll be back for sure,thanks to all at the Old Barn
Review by Maria Smith on 3rd September, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 30th August 2008
We booked for Lunch on Saturday afternoon, after being recommended to this place by some friends.
The food was superb and the staff just couldn't do enough for us.
My husband ordered from the Black Rock menu, which meant he could cook his steak how HE wanted it, at the table. This was a fantastic experience.
We have now booked for the next four weekends to go there with friends and family.
Well worth the visit. The only thing is, you feel like you should keep this a secret so that nobody can spoil it for you.
11/10 for service, quality and decor. And a lovely area outside for the smokers.
Review by Paul Hulance on 12th August, 2008
Add your review Date visited: july 08
Must be the best restaurant in Lincolnshire, food was absolutely fantastic and the staff were brilliant, great atmosphere! will be going back regular and sending all who I know there also.
Review by s palmer on 20th January, 2008
Add your review Date visited: under new management
cant wait to expieriance the new old barn inn.. heard great reports
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