The Galway Arms - Bassetlaw

I called in as I had heard so much about the breakfasts here cooked by Kara’s Kitchen. The whole breakfast arrived promptly from being ordered. It is simply the best breakfast in Retford. The hash browns were delicious and homemade. All the ingredients to the breakfast are very high quality. For £9.50 for an English breakfast with tea and coffee a £1.00 extra, it is excellent value for money. The staff are extremely warm and welcoming and I look forward to many more breakfasts here.

Breakfast yesterday, so impressed booked for Sunday lunch today. Outstanding on both days, cooked to perfection and staff Chef were spot on. Thanks guys.

After seeing this pub go from one chef to another and do one breakfast menu bring after another, they seemed to just be the average pub breakfast. BUT NOT ANYMORE! Kara’s Kitchen is now occupying the kitchen and WWOW is the only way to describe the food. With her street food stall under her belt and winning awards every year, she has gone to town on transforming the Galway arms from the average pub breakfast to now a “book early order miss out” as it is by far the best breakfast in Retford town! And they also sunday dinners which are amazing!

During a short break in Retford (nice place) we sampled several pubs and, if you add up all essential positive requirements for a pub, the Galway Arms probably came out top. It is a non trendy pub. But it is smart and up to date. The decor and furnishings are simple and understated, yet it is very smart. It does food but doesn’t try to be a gastro pub. It has a regular clientele and feels like a true local pub. Beer was good and service likewise. And another bonus despite the name, it isn’t one of those awful Irish pubs! In short nothing not to like really good pub.

Booked a table for 4 over Facebook page, answered realy quick. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, very friendly welcoming staff. Clean and fresh looking pub. Food was beautiful. Social distancing was adhered to also. Well done. Will be back xx