{"id":1247,"date":"2022-10-14T09:12:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pridemagazines.co.uk\/lincolnshire\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2022-10-14T09:12:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:12:29","slug":"dining-out-at-the-leagate-inn-coningsby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pridemagazines.co.uk\/lincolnshire\/food-and-drink\/dining-out-at-the-leagate-inn-coningsby\/10-2022","title":{"rendered":"Dining Out at The Leagate Inn, Coningsby"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the oldest continually licensed pubs in the county, The Leagate Inn at Coningsby has a thoroughly up-to-date approach to providing really satisfying dining, not least with its seasonal special… a festive pie which tasted fantastic, but definitely isn\u2019t for sharing!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Moules marini\u00e9re at The Leagate Inn, Coningsby.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just a friendly warning. In mid-November The Leagate Inn, on the B1192 between Coningsby and Boston, will once again offer its Christmas Cracker Pie to diners on a Tuesday evening. I will be first in line, and as generally conciliatory as I am, should anyone come between me and that pie, there will be trouble.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a dish which owners Harry Dennison & Laura Hazell, plus chef Thomas Spivey and team describe somewhat understatedly as \u2018quite popular.\u2019 In fact, if there aren\u2019t queues out the door and panic on the streets of Coningsby I\u2019ll be surprised… especially after my ringing culinary endorsement.<\/p>\n

The only problem I can see is that this is a \u2018sharing pie\u2019 \u2013 designed for two diners \u2013 and the present Mrs Davis is not always that tractable when it comes to sharing food. Especially food this good. I foresee a battle to the last forkful of the silken gravy, big chunks of turkey, sage-ey stuffing, sprouts and the golden shortcrust pastry (made to a recipe passed down from Harry\u2019s grandmother), with pastry now made by Harry\u2019s mum, Sharon.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s believed there has been a pub on the site since the 16th century. For 39 years Harry\u2019s family has owned the Inn making him and Laura the third generation owners. Harry\u2019s father literally wrote the book on it, detailing its history from 1542 to 2022 in an entertaining volume.<\/p>\n

Harry &\u2008Laura took over from Harry\u2019s father and mother, Mark & Sharon, in 2019 and wanting to put their mark on the place, treated it to a refurbishment including a super new beer garden and terrace, with Laura creating seven new rooms. I don\u2019t normally include images of bedrooms in Dining Out features, but they look so lovely that to leave them out would feel like an omission. If you\u2019ve friends or family looking to stay in Lincolnshire over the festive season, this is a much better option than some stable in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n

Along with a refurbishment, 2020 also saw the arrival of Head Chef Tom. He and his brigade reinvented the menu to comprise nine starters plus sundry grazing dishes, then five \u00e0 la carte-style \u2018specialities,\u2019 and four further pub-restaurant inspired \u2018classics,\u2019 as well as seven grill options including a 1.1kg 30-day dry-aged Tomahawk steak. Actually, I might throw the latter at the present Mrs Davis for her to gnaw on, leaving me with a clear run at the festive pie…<\/p>\n

\u201cTom\u2019s a fantastic chef, relying on talent and investing time, not cutting corners,\u201d says Harry. \u201cHe really understand what diners enjoy, which is why we attract customers from all over the county.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re keen to not reinvent the wheel and that means offering good quality local food in a non-pretentious environment, as well as being consistent for our returning customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also means not cutting corners where ingredients are concerned because what the kitchen produces can only be as good as what they\u2019re working with.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn our case that means butchery from R Wisby of Wragby,\u00a0 and Price & Fretwell, plus fish sourced from really good suppliers like Cook & Lucas, based in Grimsby and local fruit and veg from Boston\u2019s Freshdrop.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tom and the team bake their own speciality focaccia, and source other bread from Horncastle\u2019s Myers. Desserts are home made too, with speciality ice creams and the very festive spiced apple cheesecake made with apples picked freshly from the pub\u2019s gardens. Can\u2019t get more local than that.<\/p>\n

Our visit saw us sampling a number of new dishes being introduced to the menu for the autumn\/winter season. Our venison was a particular treat, as were our starters of langoustine scampi with a light tempura-style batter, and our moules marini\u00e9re.<\/p>\n

Diners can enjoy the 40-seater bar, a garden room with 14 seats, or the main restaurant with its 65 covers. In the warmer months, the 150-seater outside area is also popular and features the odd afternoon of live music, performances too.<\/p>\n

Our favourite place in the pub, though, is by the very welcoming open fire, sitting on a couple of former church pews and enjoying one of the pub\u2019s well-kept craft ales.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a wine list with 26 bins. Most are under \u00a330 but there\u2019s a couple of really nice English sparkling wines (Champagne in all but name \u2013 from Nyetimber). Christmas dinner at the Leagate is available for \u00a3100\/head, and the place is open on Boxing Day.<\/p>\n

A traditional pub, brilliantly located with a really lovely team and great food… Harry & Laura are great custodians for the family\u2019s pub restaurant. And being a family-oriented restaurant, it\u2019s worth pointing out that there are areas of the bar in which diners are welcome to bring their four-legged friends or just make a fuss of pub dog Ollie \u2013 Harry & Laura\u2019s Springer Spaniel.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a strong recommendation for dining this autumn and right across the festive season. You\u2019ll enjoy your visit… just don\u2019t attempt to come between me and that pie.<\/p>\n

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Spiced Apple Cheesecake at The Leagate Inn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Starters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Langoustine scampi tails in a tempura batter, served with a toasted sesame and red pepper dressing, \u00a39.95.<\/p>\n

Slow cooked honey and ginger pig cheeks glazed with honey and ginger, served with carrot ribbons, \u00a310.95.<\/p>\n

Leagate Inn Classics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boston Mountain Sausages with wholegrain mustard mash, onion marmalade, saut\u00e9 cabbage topped with a sage &\u2008cider jus, \u00a315.95.<\/p>\n

Traditional steak &\u2008kidney pie, homemade in house, served with triple cooked chips, peas and gravy, \u00a315.95.<\/p>\n

Christmas Cracker Pie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Served Tuesday evenings from mid-November. Homemade shortcrust pastry, turkey, gravy, stuffing, pigs in blanket \u00a330\/two people.<\/p>\n

Leagate Inn Specialities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madeira chicken, pan fried chicken supreme served with dauphinoise potatoes, parsnip pur\u00e9e, crispy kale and a madeira jus, \u00a319.95.<\/p>\n

Traditional Italian dish of slow cooked beef shin, served with wholegrain mustard mash and shredded cabbage, \u00a320.50.<\/p>\n

Leagate Inn Puddings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spiced apple cheesecake with Bramley apple ice cream.<\/p>\n

White chocolate cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e with homemade cinder toffee honeycomb.<\/p>\n

Dining Out at…<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Leagate Inn at Coningsby<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pitch:<\/strong> \u201cCelebrated home-made food with fresh, local and seasonal produce. We hope it will help you enjoy your visit to our historic inn!\u201d<\/p>\n

Opening Times:\u00a0<\/strong> Open seven days a week, for breakfast lunch and dinner to the public 8am-10:30pm daily. Later on Friday and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

Booking Recommended:<\/strong> The Leagate Inn, Leagate Road, Coningsby, Lincs LN4 4RS. Call 07957 756495 or see www.theleagateinn.co.uk.<\/p>\n

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