Lockington, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

“Excellent food, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a lovely environment” make a visit to this former coaching inn in East Yorkshire a real treat. Chef James & FOH Kate Mackenzie have transformed it over two decades into a regional culinary powerhouse, wooing diners with the “inspiring combinations” on their à la carte menu (which, given that this is a pub, extends to sandwiches). “Have a lovely unrushed lunch, followed by a walk in their wonderful garden”. Top Menu Tip – “A fabulous roast pork loin followed by an unbelievable ginger burnt cream with poached garden rhubarb and amazing East Yorkshire sugar cakes”.

“Always a quality visit” – this restaurant (est. 2007) in a dark-wood Georgian former courthouse is presided over by siblings Matt and Michele Barker, with a terrace for summer dining. The unfussy, locally sourced British cooking is full of delightful things to eat, with the meats ‘a la plancha’ a particular hit – and the “lovely” set lunch representing “exceptional value”.

2022 Review: John Robinson’s restaurant-with-rooms again wins very consistent support, especially from local fans of its “amazing and fresh-tasting menus”: a four-course menu for £35, or a nine- course taster for £65. He took the opportunity of lockdown to give the place a significant refurb – new kitchen, new dining room, new garden…