Quick info
About Widecombe Fair
Widecombe Fair is a pub and restaurant on Oak Tree Lane in Mansfield, set in a stone-built country-style inn with a bar at the front, a dining room to the rear, and outside benches for warmer days. The kitchen runs a daily menu alongside Sunday lunch, with roast beef among the roast options, and the bar serves the usual pub range of draughts and cask ales. Dogs are welcome throughout the public areas. Note that a 10% service charge is added to the bill without asking.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
66 dishes- MINI JACKET POTATO
- GARLIC BREAD FINGERS
- CHIPS
- MASHED POTATO
- HAND-CARVED ROAST TURKEY
- TOMATO PASTA
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, roast beef, steak and kids running around.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, roast beef, steak and kids running around.
Customer Review Summary
The single most frequently praised draw at Widecombe Fair is the Sunday roast, with several reviewers singling out the roast beef cooked to a pink finish as a standout. Close behind, diners describe the food overall as "lovely" and "absolutely beautiful," and the kitchen draws repeat visits; one party already comes in every Sunday. Service earns near-unanimous praise, repeatedly described as friendly, kind, and attentive by the front-of-house team. The picture is not entirely uniform. One reviewer left disappointed after ordering a steak medium rare and receiving medium, and felt the price ran high for the plate. Another described the dining room as overrun by unsupervised children running and screaming for over an hour, with staff doing nothing to intervene, and objected to a 10 percent service charge added to the bill without being asked. Most accounts, however, close on warm, concrete moments, from a birthday meal to a familiar greeting at the door, that keep regulars returning week after week.
Customer Review Summary
The single most frequently praised draw at Widecombe Fair is the Sunday roast, with several reviewers singling out the roast beef cooked to a pink finish as a standout. Close behind, diners describe the food overall as "lovely" and "absolutely beautiful," and the kitchen draws repeat visits; one party already comes in every Sunday. Service earns near-unanimous praise, repeatedly described as friendly, kind, and attentive by the front-of-house team. The picture is not entirely uniform. One reviewer left disappointed after ordering a steak medium rare and receiving medium, and felt the price ran high for the plate. Another described the dining room as overrun by unsupervised children running and screaming for over an hour, with staff doing nothing to intervene, and objected to a 10 percent service charge added to the bill without being asked. Most accounts, however, close on warm, concrete moments, from a birthday meal to a familiar greeting at the door, that keep regulars returning week after week.
Featured reviews
- stefan
“Food was fine. Service was fine. The restaurant area is like a kids' playground. Kids running around for over an hour while we were in there. They were getting on everyone's nerves, especially when one of them kept screaming. The staff did nothing, even though they had to dodge the kids as they brought food out. Not my Idea of a nice evening meal. Then to cap it all they add 10% onto the bill for a tip without even asking you. Don't they pay the staff for doing what they're supposed do?”
- Lindsey Miller
“Beautiful food, and wonderful service from Lily and Hannah. Will definitely be back!”
- Frey Day
“Steak asked for medium rare got medium overpriced waiters were kind very patient”
- Steven robinson
“Been in today for Sunday lunch, had the roast beef. Perfect pink. It was lovely. We were served by Andy and Ellie, both are nice staff. We will be visiting again.”
- June Robinson
“Amazing service from ellie, we come in every sunday. Without fail she has a smile on her face and always has time for us. Food is lovely we recommend to all of our friends.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Widecombe Fair
- Oak Tree4.27710.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- Golden Eagle4.02,7200.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- Ravensdale Hotel4.15241.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
best burger in Mansfield, free pool on Mondays, live acts every week
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widecombe FairReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,928 | — | £10–20 | sunday lunch, roast beef, steak |
| Oak TreeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2771 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | burger and a pint deal, great food offers, quiz night loyalty app |
| Golden EagleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.02,720 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | pizzas, manager mel, spacious and comfortable |
| Ravensdale HotelReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1524 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | best burger in Mansfield, free pool on Mondays, live acts every week |
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