Blacksmith's Arms, Skendleby
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About Blacksmith's Arms, Skendleby
On Main Road in Skendleby, near Spilsby, the Blacksmith's Arms is a gastropub with a 20-item menu spanning fish and chips, mixed grill, steak and ale pie, and shrimp and grits, alongside beer and cider. A Sunday lunch of roast beef is served, and vegan options sit on the menu too. The bar area centres on an open fire, and on sunny days doors and windows open to the outside, with tables also set outdoors for those who want to eat in the open air. Families with young children are accommodated with high chairs, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome throughout. Table service runs across the room, and reservations are recommended for a table. The surrounding grounds give views across the wolds.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Beer
- Fish and Chips
- Mixed Grill
- Steak and Ale Pie
- Cider
- Shrimp and Grits
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast beef dinner, open fire in bar, views of the wolds and vegan options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast beef dinner, open fire in bar, views of the wolds and vegan options.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the roast beef dinner and the pleasant open fire in the bar area, alongside strong marks for the vegan options and the wolds views from outside on a sunny evening. Staff are described again and again as friendly and welcoming, with several diners noting they were recognised or greeted warmly on return visits. A few notes recur on the downside: one Saturday booking had to be shifted from 7.30 to 7.45pm and felt like it "lacked a vibe," and one reviewer was disappointed that a Sunday lunch birthday roast beef portion was much smaller than the Facebook promotional picture suggested. Another diner mentioned smoke drifting in from open doors on a warm day, though the meal itself was still called great. Most visits close on a high note, with reviewers repeatedly saying they'd return and describing the food as delicious and the atmosphere lovely.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the roast beef dinner and the pleasant open fire in the bar area, alongside strong marks for the vegan options and the wolds views from outside on a sunny evening. Staff are described again and again as friendly and welcoming, with several diners noting they were recognised or greeted warmly on return visits. A few notes recur on the downside: one Saturday booking had to be shifted from 7.30 to 7.45pm and felt like it "lacked a vibe," and one reviewer was disappointed that a Sunday lunch birthday roast beef portion was much smaller than the Facebook promotional picture suggested. Another diner mentioned smoke drifting in from open doors on a warm day, though the meal itself was still called great. Most visits close on a high note, with reviewers repeatedly saying they'd return and describing the food as delicious and the atmosphere lovely.
Featured reviews
- Ian Willetts
“A lovely village pub with friendly helpful staff and a very friendly atmosphere. Four of us all agreed the best pub meal we could remember served by lovely staff …”
- Louise Spiers
“It has been several years since we had eaten here ,so we were rather excited to visit. We booked for 7-30pm Saturday but due to being busy they had availability at 7-45pm. It seemed to lack a vibe or buzz about the place. We were served by …”
- Kim Clayden
“The food was delicious, service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. We will be visiting again! :)”
- Philip Stainton
“Went here for Sunday lunch birthday celebration but was bitterly disappointed. Ordered roast beef dinner it arrived the portion of beef was microscopic nothing like the picture their Facebook promotional pictures. The staff was friendly …”
- sarah burzio
“Beautiful pub, with amazing staff and the most beautiful delicious 😍 Food for the soul 😋”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
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- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves food
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 6
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Bars near Blacksmith's Arms, Skendleby
- Massingberd Arms4.71425.5 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast lunch, steak and ale pie, roast beef
- The Oasis Bar4.28198.7 mi away
sunday roast, wheelchair friendly, 10% discount card
- The Lookout Public House4.31,4668.9 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
sunday roast, beach views, pub arcade
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith's Arms, SkendlebyReservations · Good for kids | 4.6480 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast beef dinner, open fire in bar, views of the wolds |
| Massingberd ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7142 | 5.5 mi away | £10–20 | sunday roast lunch, steak and ale pie, roast beef |
| The Oasis Bar | 4.2819 | 8.7 mi away | — | sunday roast, wheelchair friendly, 10% discount card |
| The Lookout Public HouseWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.31,466 | 8.9 mi away | £10–20 | sunday roast, beach views, pub arcade |
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