The Bustard Inn is said to be the only pub with this name in the UK – great bustards are birds that became extinct in the UK in 1832.
It is a Grade II-listed stone building with a welcoming bar, stylish restaurant and south-facing garden. Run by Lesley and Julian Lonsdale for eight years, it has earned two AA Rosettes and Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurant of the Year Award. it also hosts weddings, parties and other functions.
Head chef Phil Lowe creates dishes that balance comfort with sophistication. Starters include whole baked Camembert with cranberry sauce and Hambleton Bakery bread, crab muffin with spiced avocado purée, and Indian spiced cured salmon with king prawn pakora. Mains range from fillet steak with triple-cooked chips to loin of lamb with forestière sausage, slow-cooked pork collar with fondant potato, and pan-fried sea bass with basil mash, ratatouille and saffron velouté. Other options include a bone marrow and brisket ragù with linguine, Mediterranean vegetable & goat’s cheese tart, beer-battered fish & chips, and a southern fried chicken & cheeseburger.
The interiors showcase original stone walls and timbers with tapestry chairs, bespoke wall art, and hand-made solid wood furniture. Traditional yet elegant, The Bustard Inn offers dining full of character and quality.
