Kine is no more, hello White Horse.
Kine has sadly closed, to be replaced by the White Horse. Once upon a time a rough pub, where sawdust on the floor would have been an improvement. Closed down, sat derelict for years, months of renovation, now reverted to it’s original name the White Horse and opened as a restaurant.
I looked in a couple of weekends ago, but packed, I walked back out. Today, not too busy, I decided to stay and eat.
The original Kine staff retained which is good as they provided excellent service. Two new staff, who appeared lost. The kitchen I don’t know, as before an open kitchen (if sat at the bar), now hidden away upstairs.
Several rooms lead off from the main room served by the bar. A little Snug, a very smart gents toilet, an Orangery, and a little outside garden. Stairs lead upstairs to the female toilets, whether more seating I do not know as I did not explore.
My burger and salad was good, though not as excellent as Kine. I think though I was at fault, when asked how I wanted, I asked medium tending to well done. A big mistake on my part. I always asked for medium rare at Kine. Why I made this stupid mistake I do not know. At least explains why my burger was a little on the dry side.
I chose a wheat beer (I did not note the name) which was excellent. Interesting fruity citrus notes. I was tempted to order another, but thought better of it.
It was not too busy when I walked in, late lunchtime, else I would not have have stayed, but what surprised me, it slowly filled up.
The downside, if there is a downside, not as cosy as Kine and feels like a pub.
I would have liked to have seen Kine turned into a specialty coffee shop, top class coffee, equipment, skilled barista, guest coffee. Nottingham has upped its coffee game, Lincoln needs to do the same. At night, a cocktail bar.
Kine could have operated in parallel, when one full, refer to the other.
But as always, staffing is an issue.
On leaving the White Horse I walked uphill and past Cask Kitchen. It was empty.
Jason and his team, especially Ben and the young lady behind the bar, have done an excellent job, of which they can be justifiable proud of themselves.
A little cluster of foodie places, just off the top of the High Street. Slow Rise, The Cheese Society and now the White Horse.
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