The Cake Hole in South Kesteven

Did I like it, no, I LOVED it!! The owners and staff are fab, the food is delicious and comes with a lovely explanation of each dish when it arrives. The atmosphere and decor is great and also brilliant value for all the super food you are treated to! Highly recommended and we will be back!

Simply brilliant - the food is amazing and a great place to eat - will definitely be going again when we are next in town

We had a fantastic evening last night at Dougies. The food was superb. Service was excellent and the whole evening was thoroughly enjoyable. Great birthday meal for our daughter and the final touch at the end with the sparkler and personal birthday message on her plate finished the evening off nicely. Highly recommended.

Irritated waiter who made us feel unwelcome.Went at lunchtime.Was a lovely ambience. Food was decent but not outstanding. What really, really spoilt the experience was the waiter who was too rushed and seemed irritated with us. After our main we were asked if we’d like something else but didn’t fetch a menu… just stood there and asked what we wanted. I didn’t know the place closed at 2pm but had he let us know we would have hurried along. I asked for the bill but got told what it cost. Asked for a receipt after paying but was given the credit card slip. Finally asked for a VAT receipt to be told they don’t do them so asked for a receipt showing what we’d ordered. Eventually got a bit of a till receipt.I left needing the toilet thinking I daren’t go for fear he’d be more irritated. That is the overriding summary of my experience - an irritated waiter who couldn’t be bothered.This was my first visit to Dougie’s and I went based on the reviews and a personal recommendation. But not sure I’d go again if I’m treated in this way.

Well organised and great food, made it extra special that the Chef/Owner came out to explain the courses as well as the staff that were well informative and helpful, really happy for a first visit and be back again

Visited 28 Jan, would have taken pictures but the food was just too yummy to not eat straight away! We had the wine match complementing the menu, would recommend. Would deffo visit again. A unique style service and menu for the area.

Friendly staff. Clean areas. Good menu. Gorgeous food.

Myself and my girlfriend went for the Friday night Bistro with a set course meal.In all honesty it was truly outstanding, really genuinely incredible food. The chef is an exceptional talent and has been honing his craft very well there. I would highly recommend trying to book in for this Friday night occasion.The staff are incredibly passionate and lovely and you get a real sense that they care for you and your experience dining there.During the day as a cafe I've only been once a few years ago and it had a great atmosphere. I'm sure they deliver the same level of excellence.

Absolutely outstanding. The tasting menu is as good as you’ll find anywhere. Reasonably priced too. Kirk and team do a wonderful job. Very friendly and attentive. This is a little gem of a place but make sure you book well in advance!!

This was our first visit and was recommended to us . We shall definitely be returning as the food was exceptional . The service was excellent and it didn't just feel like a meal out , it felt special. We had the 8 course set menu and every course was beautifully presented with a real attention to detail including the ingredients used and flavours . The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and at the end of the evening the chef came into the dining area to introduce himself and check that everyone enjoyed the food which we thought was a nice and very professional touch .