‘GET A TASTE OF THE STATES’
Iron Horse Ranch House Market Deeping, Lincs, PE6 8EB
There’s some great riding to be had in the Lincolnshire Wolds and the county has a particularly enthusiastic biking population. Ride to Market Deeping, and you can sample one of the region’s most popular rider destinations, the Iron Horse Ranch House.
The Iron Horse certainly looks the part and a friendly greeting from the staff makes for a warm, homestyle welcome. The décor is pure Americana, giving the Iron Horse an authentic transatlantic diner feel. It’s more restaurant than café, boasting a bar, bands and a weekly bike night. Owner Richard Swinscoe got his inspiration from the thousands of miles he’s ridden throughout the US. He said: “When I hit 50 I decided to do something different. Biking’s in my blood, so it made sense.”
As you might expect the menu has an American slant. Traditional British favourites are available, but there’s also pancakes with syrup as well as vegetarian and vegan options to accommodate all tastes. We opted for the Bad Boy Breakfast, and can confirm that it is far more gourmet than greasy spoon. “It’s a great destination,” says customer Alex Carter-Silk, “with good food and bags of character.”
“This is what a biker café should be,” added his son, Ed. “It just looks and feels right.”
The Iron Horse even has its own club, the Iron Horse Riders, whose 30-odd members regularly take part in rideouts and charity events.