# The Old Lodge, Southwell — Reviews > The Old Lodge — Restaurant in Southwell with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 25 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/restaurants/the-old-lodge (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # The Old Lodge Maythorne, Southwell [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17728364862230232097&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Old Lodge](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100866635145519036330) **In short:** The Old Lodge is a restaurant in Southwell, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Old Lodge The Old Lodge serves modern British food in Maythorne, Southwell. The menu includes dishes such as Chicken Kiev and spiced monkfish, offered in generous portions. The restaurant is suitable for groups and welcomes dogs on the terrace, which overlooks a fishing lake. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Old Lodge's own website](https://www.theoldlodge.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## What's nearby - Maythorne caravan site & fishing lakes next door - Pro Bodyworx 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this restaurant offers delicious modern British dishes, including a superb Chicken Kiev and spiced monkfish, with generous portions. They also highlight the lovely atmosphere, especially on the dog-friendly terrace overlooking the fishing lake. Guests mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and helpful. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (25 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Southwell Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1881121). [More restaurants in Southwell](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (25 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.theoldlodge.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southwell **Plus Code** 9C5X32RQ+VF ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southwell Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DSouthwell%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is The Old Lodge any good? The Old Lodge is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## More near The Old Lodge ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Saracens Head Hotel ★ 4.2 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-saracens-head-hotel) - [The Reindeer Inn ★ 4.2 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-reindeer-inn) - [The Bramley Apple Inn ★ 5.0 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-bramley-apple-inn) - [Three Gables In Kirklington ★ 4.8 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/three-gables-in-kirklington) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Little Corkhill Farm Holidays - The Cowshed ★ 4.7 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/little-corkhill-farm-holidays-the-cowshed-uk37349) - [The Coach House 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/the-coach-house-uk46960) - [The Snug 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/the-snug-uk45323) - [Gables Retreats - The Retreat 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/gables-retreats-the-retreat-uk45099) ### Campsites nearby - [Southwell Retreat ★ 5.0 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/camping/southwell-retreat) - [New Hall Farm Touring Park ★ 4.9 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/camping/new-hall-farm-touring-park) - [Robin Hood Retreat Caravan Park ★ 4.2 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/camping/robin-hood-retreat-caravan-park) - [Boat Lane Caravan And Camping Site ★ 4.1 · 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/camping/boat-lane-caravan-and-camping-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Southwell Minster ★ 4.8 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/attractions/southwell-minster) - [Pumpkin Picking at Maxeys Farm Shop ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/pumpkin-picking-at-maxeys-farm-shop) - [White Post Farm Centre ★ 4.7 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/farnsfield/attractions/white-post-farm-centre) - [Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park ★ 4.3 · 4.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/robin-hoods-wheelgate-park)