The New Inn

‘The heart of Great Limber, mirroring all the best qualities of the village,’ this handsomely proportioned Grade-II listed pub with rooms is cherished by locals and travellers alike. Whether you have dropped by for a drink and a snack after a walk or have come to enjoy the kitchen’s ambitious seasonal food in the restaurant, a warm welcome is guaranteed. Chef-patron Alex Knowles learned his craft at some starry establishments and specialises in ‘awesome refined pub classics’ (sausage and mash, a ’double smash burger’ et al) alongside more creative restaurant-style dishes. Starters such as a black pudding fritter with braised cabbage heart, bacon crumb and apple purée set the tone, while mains rely heavily on locally sourced meats and fish from nearby Grimsby – perhaps haddock with triple-cooked chips or marvellously fresh cod with crisp pommes maxim, creamed leeks and a zesty dill velouté. Desserts such as chocolate mousse with hazelnut crumble and salted caramel also hit the high notes. Regularly rotated real ales keep the drinkers interested, and there’s a fairly priced, catch-all wine list too.