Whittakers Bar & Restaurant
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About Whittakers Bar & Restaurant
Whittakers Bar & Restaurant serves the village of Long Benington on Main Rd, Newark, combining a bar and dining room across a menu of eleven dishes. A lunchtime set menu runs to three courses, with goats cheese souffle offered as a starter and a roast served with gravy among the mains. Desserts include crème brûlée and pavlova, alongside mini fish and chips on the wider menu. The entrance is step-free, allowing wheelchair access, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Outdoor seating supplements the indoor dining room, and takeaway is offered for those eating off site. The restaurant opens Thursday to Sunday, closing Mondays through Wednesdays, and reservations are recommended given the limited days. Private functions can also be booked here.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
Menu & Prices
11 dishes- Sirloin Steak
- Tomato Soup
- White Wine
- Crème Brûlée
- Mini Fish and Chips
- Roast Beef Dinner
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention goats cheese souffle, pavlova, sunday roast and crème brûlée.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention goats cheese souffle, pavlova, sunday roast and crème brûlée.
Customer Review Summary
The goats cheese souffle draws the most praise, described by reviewers as divine and paired often with a three course set lunch that also features calves liver and a pavlova finish. Close behind, the mini fish and chips gets singled out for its batter, and the crème brûlée and Sunday roast (with its gravy called out as tasty) each earn their own mentions of praise. Several diners highlight the set menu's value, calling portions good sized and reasonably priced, and families note high chairs and accommodations for a toddler and baby made lunch easy. Service is repeatedly called excellent or exceptional, including one account of a kitchen adjusting a dish for a fussy eater. One reviewer notes the atmosphere can get quite loud, though this is mentioned only once against a consistent run of praise. Reviewers describe returning for repeat visits, with several saying they plan a second instalment soon.
Customer Review Summary
The goats cheese souffle draws the most praise, described by reviewers as divine and paired often with a three course set lunch that also features calves liver and a pavlova finish. Close behind, the mini fish and chips gets singled out for its batter, and the crème brûlée and Sunday roast (with its gravy called out as tasty) each earn their own mentions of praise. Several diners highlight the set menu's value, calling portions good sized and reasonably priced, and families note high chairs and accommodations for a toddler and baby made lunch easy. Service is repeatedly called excellent or exceptional, including one account of a kitchen adjusting a dish for a fussy eater. One reviewer notes the atmosphere can get quite loud, though this is mentioned only once against a consistent run of praise. Reviewers describe returning for repeat visits, with several saying they plan a second instalment soon.
Featured reviews
- Debbie Ashby
“As always the food didn't dissapoint, one of the best meals we've had anywhere!”
- Daniel Cragg
“Private function. Well catered and great service. Clean, tidy and modern atmosphere both inside and outside, located in the lovely village of Long Benington.”
- Faye
“10/10!!! Best roast I’ve had out in a very long time. Gravy super tasty and everything hot and fresh. Crème brûlée to die for 🙌 Highly recommend this as one of the best roasts out there!! …”
- G H
“Eat out most weekends trying out different places. Whittakers is easily one of the very best meal and total experience we’ve had. Food was exceptional with the service likewise. Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and will certainly be returning very soon for a second instalment. And a few more no doubt.”
- Wendy Clarricoates
“We came as a family group including a toddler and a baby for lunch and nothing was too much trouble. Service was excellent and the food was superb. Great value for money, would highly recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Whittakers Bar & Restaurant
- Kelly's4.61395.3 mi away
cobs, cheesecakes, baked potato with chilli
- Tambo Lounge4.59155.9 mi awayWheelchair accessible
full english breakfast, vegan menu, table ordering via app
- Nathan's Kitchen Co5.01126.8 mi away£10–20
smash burgers, pizza, seasoned fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittakers Bar & RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7204 | — | £20–60 | goats cheese souffle, pavlova, sunday roast |
| Kelly's | 4.6139 | 5.3 mi away | — | cobs, cheesecakes, baked potato with chilli |
| Tambo LoungeWheelchair accessible | 4.5915 | 5.9 mi away | — | full english breakfast, vegan menu, table ordering via app |
| Nathan's Kitchen Co | 5.0112 | 6.8 mi away | £10–20 | smash burgers, pizza, seasoned fries |
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