Blacksmith's Arms, Skendleby
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About Blacksmith's Arms, Skendleby
Blacksmith's Arms, Skendleby is a gastropub on Main Road in Skendleby, offering a menu of 20 dishes that includes fish and chips and a mixed grill, alongside beer at the bar. Sunday lunch is served, and tables can be booked in advance, with reservations recommended. The dining room includes a fireplace, and step-free access serves visitors with mobility needs. Outdoor seating looks over the surrounding countryside, giving diners a spot to eat outside with a view. High chairs are set out for families with young children, and dogs are welcome throughout. Guests are shown to their table on arrival. The pub keeps regular hours from Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
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
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 lunch roast, vegan options, views of the wolds and open fire.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch roast, vegan options, views of the wolds and open fire.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the food delicious and the atmosphere welcoming, especially by the open fire on quieter afternoons. The vegan options and a mixed-grill style pub meal come up as standouts, and several diners return specifically for the sunny-evening views over the wolds. Staff are described again and again as friendly and welcoming, with regulars noting they're recognised on arrival. Some visits fall short of that standard, though: one reviewer's Sunday roast beef dinner arrived with what they called a "microscopic" portion compared to the pub's own promotional photos, and another found the place lacking its usual "vibe or buzz" despite friendly staff, with a booking pushed back fifteen minutes past the reserved time. A separate visitor noted smoke drifting in from outside on a warm day when the doors were left open. Most reviews close on a high note, with one describing a return visit for a 42nd birthday party of thirteen after noticeable investment in the pub's exterior.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the food delicious and the atmosphere welcoming, especially by the open fire on quieter afternoons. The vegan options and a mixed-grill style pub meal come up as standouts, and several diners return specifically for the sunny-evening views over the wolds. Staff are described again and again as friendly and welcoming, with regulars noting they're recognised on arrival. Some visits fall short of that standard, though: one reviewer's Sunday roast beef dinner arrived with what they called a "microscopic" portion compared to the pub's own promotional photos, and another found the place lacking its usual "vibe or buzz" despite friendly staff, with a booking pushed back fifteen minutes past the reserved time. A separate visitor noted smoke drifting in from outside on a warm day when the doors were left open. Most reviews close on a high note, with one describing a return visit for a 42nd birthday party of thirteen after noticeable investment in the pub's exterior.
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
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