Name: The Lincolnshire Poacher Inn
Address: 53 High St, Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3DZ, UK, Metheringham, Metheringham, Metheringham, LN4 3DZ, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

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Enjoyed a two night stay for the East Kirkby Air Show! Comfortable room in the Mews, with everything to make the visitor at home. Added advantage of good off-road parking. Very well fed with well-cooked meals, and a good English breakfast. Good selection of ales at the bar

A comfortable place to stay and good value! Highly recommended!

Rooms are beautiful and spacious, very clean the bed was comfy clean throughout and the owners were lovely, we had our breakfast and our evening meal, the food was amazing and made with care and wasn’t to expensive, would definitely recommend

Family break

I just can not understand the negative comments about the good folk who run this great place and can only imagine the authors have some sort of axe to grind.
From the initial exchange of emails through to our actual stay of 2 nights, Mark & Pippa were the epitomy of professional hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was delightful and the dinner on Saturday night was excellent and incredible value for money.
We were able to order our breakfasts in advance which made for a good start to the day especially on our day of departure when we had to get away early.
The Pub is a great base for exploring Lincoln and the Lincs Wolds. (which shoot down in flames the oft quoted complaint that Lincs is flat as a pancake) and we would thoroughly recommend it on all fronts.
Do yourself a favour and give it a try!!

A great find in the wilds of Lincs.

My boyfriend and I were due to stay here for one night. I was offered a 10% discount for booking directly with the pub however when I had to cancel due to illness I was charged full price including the 10% discount on top !!
I thought this was a bit off considering the pub would be saving money in not having to supply two breakfasts etc
I was happy to pay a cancellation fee as I know businesses do this and it was written in my confirmation email but I did not like the attitude of the business owner.
He could easily have waivered the extra 10%. He told me on the phone “you only get the discount if you turn up”
So he actually made more money by us cancelling than by us going and using the room and eating breakfast.
I’ve seen a lot of reviews criticising the service for being rude and although I didn’t actually stay, just by going from my interaction with them regarding my booking I’d have to agree.
We will definitely not re-book when we are in the area again soon.

Unfriendly

This was the 3rd year that my partner and I had stayed in the village and the 3rd year we had visited this pub. 
This time around we went on the 1st night we arrived on Friday 7th June and Tuesday 11th June. On the Friday we ordered starters and for the main, we ordered the surf n turf . Which , had we known how big it was going to be, we probably wouldn't have not ordered starters, it was enormous.  Needless to say we couldn't squeeze a pudding in. My partner had noticed on the 1st night, the table next to us , had ordered home made pie ,and , for the Tuesday night, had promised herself one of the said pies. Unfortunately  when we arrived on the Tuesday night, the promised pies were not on the menu. However , what we did order did not disappoint, as all the meals we had here never did.
Nichola the manager is amazing, helpful , polite , as are her staff. Even where my partner asked for a starter that wasn't on the menu. 
Nichola helps keep the atmosphere light and cheerful and even helped up to decide a location for a day trip the following day.
We very much look forward to going back to see Nichola and her amazing staff and experience the mouth watering food.

Mouth watering menu and cheerful atmsophere

Well, I had read some of the previous negative reviews and dismissed them - perhaps I should have known what I was letting myself in for. I am not used to arriving at a B&B and instead of a welcome greeting I am immediately warned the carpets have just been cleaned. Room was nice and airy though the floor was very creaky, I felt sorry for the chap in the room below, trips to the bathroom during the night were .... noisy. 

Be aware that if you are staying for a number of days your room is not touched, bed not made, no fresh towels, no top up of tea/biccies.

I would have rated 3 star on the above but I am afraid something cannot be overlooked, the front of house manager was awfully rude. Two potential customers came in, there was no "good evening", instead, a very vocal "if you haven't booked then you can't eat". Even though there were plenty of spare tables. The poor couple looked very upset as the people in the pub witnessed what had been said and their embarrassment.

If you stand up to approach the bar for a drink you are bluntly told to "sit down and I will come to you when I'm not busy" !  It got to a point where I actually felt uncomfortable ! Another guest approached me and shared the same feeling.

Not once was I asked "did you enjoy your stay", there was absolutely no trivial conversation whatsoever. I was tempted to revisit and challenge myself hoping to hear the words "thank you" but even though I am working near Tattershall ten days a month, this is one pub/B&B I will definitely not put my foot in ever again and will pass the word around.

Such a shame, lots of potential, food was ok but I don't think the "hospitality field" is their ideal career choice.

Lovely pub and location, needs new management - rudeness off the scale !

Food and accommodation excellent. HOWEVER....., and I can see from many other reviews that we are not alone in experiencing really peculiar front of house service....observing potential customers rudely turned away or met with " have you booked " as a greeting ! 
Totally devoid of any warmth, friendliness, chat, or even a smile at any point .Giving the impression of being totally overwhelmed and too busy to do any of the aforementioned,  when in reality the problem was her.  Rude and clearly hates the ' INCONVENIENCE " of customers ! 

Go for the food....but beware the service!...you are an inconvenience!

Amazing! The accommodation is tastefully decorated and in keeping with the history of it originally being a coach house. The facilities are lovely, very clean, lovely comfortable beds with  fresh bedding and nice fluffy towels provided. Plenty of hot drink making facilities with added extras like hot chocolate and freshly ground coffee. The food in the restaurant was outstanding! We had fillet steak that Mark cooked perfectly to our liking. The addition of Stilton sauce was out of this world and a very generous amount. We finished with Pipp's homemade lemon cheesecake, absolutely gorgeous!
The breakfast was served on time and delivered hot, again, lovely food.  We found both Pippa and Mark very friendly and accommodating and loved staying with them. We will definitely be back and took a handful of business cards to recommend their business and pass around our friends.  We very much look forward to returning. Thank you for a wonderful stay on all levels.

Wonderful place to stay and eat.

Not ideal for families with young children. When checking in we were informed to strictly not allow our children to run around the room which was quite an abrupt welcome. 

The owners were accommodating of an early breakfast of 7.45. 

Our baby was unwell & crying at 11pm that night & unfortunately we were made to feel very uncomfortable about this. We apologised to another couple staying at the Poacher that morning at breakfast, but were then swiftly told by the landlady in front of them that they were not the customers we should be apologising to. Again, making us feel very uncomfortable. 

The Poacher is in a brilliant location in the middle of the village so it is unfortunate that following this visit we shall not be staying again when we visit family in Metheringham. 

Good location, young children not greatly welcomed

We were staying locally and booked a table on Tuesday 12th September. 
We arrived at 6.30 which was when our table was booked for. Unfortunately on the night we attended , they had a staff shortage. We got our drinks.  And waited patiently for a member of staff to come and take our order. We began talking to some contractors on the next table which helped pass the time. The bar maid came over with a replacement drink, for my partner , free of charge,   and an apology for the delay in taking orders. 
A short while later our order was taken and our starters arrived. My partner requested a  prawn cocktail,, it wasn't on the menu but they were kind enough to make her one. 
After which we had our mains. 
The staff were brilliant, despite being short staffed , they worked their pants off to accommodate all who were in the bar wanting food. We are planning on visiting the village again as we rented a cottage locally. Food , staff, and atmosphere were great just a shame they were short staffed on the night we attended . 
The photos supplied are of our starters , 
My partners prawn cocktail and my very unusual but tasty prawn and chorizo sausage in tomatoe dressing , 
Generous portions all round
We will be back. 

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