Smith's of Bourne

General information

Packed with character, inside and out, KNEAD Pubs are award winning and utterly unique.

You may know KNEAD Pubs by The Thurlby Group of course, but we got a brand new look – one which fully embraces how wonderful our buildings are, how delicious our home-cooked food is and celebrated the fantastic selection of beverages we pour every day.

Owner of KNEAD Pubs, Michael Thurlby, is local to Stamford and was brought up down the road in Tallington. Having grown up on a farm and surrounded by delicious produce, Michael grew passionate about great food and fantastic pubs – a passion that can now be seen in every corner of every one of our pubs and hotel.

Not only that, but Michael’s farming roots are also why we always opt for locally sourced produce whenever possible. In fact, a lot of the ingredients our chefs use come from the Tallington farm that Michael grew up on.

But ultimately, the best way for you to get to know us is to pop by and say hello. Visit The Tobie Norris, The Prince Rupert, The Lord Nelson, Smith’s of Bourne or The Crown Hotel and you’ll instantly get what KNEAD Pubs is all about!

With the pubs and hotel boasting stunning attention to detail, you’ll marvel at the enamel signs from a bygone era that deck the walls and the quirky features that our customers love so much. But, perhaps most importantly, our pubs and hotel are genuine through and through – all of our buildings have a history of their own.