Dukeries Lodge - Newark and Sherwood

Arriving at The Dukeries, there is ample free car parking. From the outside it appears reasonably well maintained but inside it is tired and shabby, over due a refurbishment, with torn seating and peeling paint in the bars.Whilst it was busy, attracting families, dog friendly and parties going on and quick, friendly service, there wasn’t a ‘Quiet’ space to sit without noise.Staff are friendly, although eating food behind the bar was not something I’d expect or the sight of staff seemingly leaning up against bar furniture, when the place could do with a good clean.

We held my mums wake at the Dukeries. Have to say that John and the staff were great. Plenty of food in the well priced buffet. Everything ran very smoothly. Only problem was lack of cups and hot water for tea and coffee but was rectified quickly.Thanks for making a difficult day easier.

I have been to this restaurant for the second time in a couple of months and hesitated to write a review after my first visit, hoping it was just a one-time bad experience. We had our work Christmas lunch here and although it was a budget-friendly meal, it was not satisfactory. The starters were all pleasant and the pie I had was delicious, I would recommend it. However, the cranberry sauce on the pate should have been served on the side as some people do not enjoy it, preventing my colleague from enjoying the starter. The Yorkshire puddings were all burnt except for one, as were all the pigs in blankets. I seriously question the chef's skills if they thought it was acceptable to send out burnt food. The replacement Yorkshire puddings had a strange chemical taste, possibly indicating that the pans they were cooked in were not clean. The mashed potatoes were cold and the pureed cauliflower made for an unusual baby food-like side dish. The service was improved compared to our last visit, though I felt sorry for them having to deal with all the complaints. I was also disappointed to see a Chihuahua roaming around the restaurant, which began chewing on my clothing. If you are going to allow dogs in your establishment, please keep them on a leash.

Firstly the website boasts Sky Sports and the sign outside confirms this. However, they no longer have Sky Sports so surely their signage should be amended.(Trade descriptions?)Went for Sunday lunch.The traditional Sunday roast choices were only turkey or half a chicken. Why no beef, pork or lamb? Pie not available, etc., etc.We were a large party but the meals came out very sporadically so there was no chance of eating together. Some people had finished eating before the last meals arrived. I had the half roast chicken with cremated Yorkshire puddings. All very ordinary with watery gravy.Also, plates were being cleared away while some of our party were still eating.Not good.The decor was very tired and the chairs were stained and dirty.Personally I would avoid the place and try elsewhere.

The cleanliness of the restaurant was terrible, it was dirty throughout which made me feel disgusted even before my food arrived. Unfortunately, the food was not good either. The chicken had a strange taste and I couldn't even finish the entire meal.