Argosy in Erewash

Terrible all round! kids running riot, food was pathetic - ... supposed to be a sizzling pub...there was no sizzle on the plate....in fact it was ironically cold and the most smallest, dry tasteless fillet of chicken I've ever had!!! (when I queried the waiter he said he waited for said food to stop sizzling as it was burning his hand) with a very small portion of peppers and onion, chips rock hard.. they served my partner first then myself 10 minutes later... which is bad etiquette!! the burger and chips were miniscule - cold, overcooked and tasteless, it's a shame as this used to be a good place with delicious food, gone way downhill since the refurb. All in all a let down. Avoid!!!!

Went for a meal for 8 for a family birthday. Food was great, everything was hot fresh and came out together. Service was great and everyone enjoyed their food. Meals were great value as usual

Me and my son came for dinner at the last min, the pub was fully booked how ever the staff and management did a great job getting a table ready. Food was great for the price, and the whole atmosphere of the pub was friendly and inviting.

Finished work at 8pm and went for evening meal, surprised there was entertainment on which complicated the meal 💯. Food was second to none. Service was amazing. Thank you Argosy team. Will definitely be back again.

I surprised hubby & our daughter with breakfast at The Argosy. Booking our table online was straight forward. Lovely warm & friendly welcome on our arrival from Becky & shown where our table was. Ordering our breakfast on the App was straight forward, amazing menu choice with competitive prices. We chose two 'Classic' Breakfasts & 'The Works Bap' with additional mushrooms, coffees, an Appletizer & large glasses of water. A large group were already being served as we were seated where Becky kept us updated with our order which took a little longer due to the large group orders. We really appreciated Becky taking the time to keep us in the loop with our order while serving this group. Our food was served with a smile from Becky & was pipping hot & looked soooooo delicious! Looks matched the flavours 100% 😋 Becky popped back to enquire if everything was ok with our meal & happily agreed to taking our group photo. All round EXCELLENT experience!! COMPLIMENTS to the Chef & thanks to Becky for making our visit so memorable 💖

Brilliant staff. Friendly and nothing to much trouble. Food was good and great VFM Good selection of gin at bar and have the football on . Be in Saturday for last game of season

Meal was excellent, pleasant staff and very helpful. Rebecca was very helpful to keep my 89 year old father happy with his meal. Will be coming back quality service.

Came to get food as it’s nice, really enjoy it, but we had this one member off staff that was really rude, I can’t see a name tag but she had short white hair, not only being rude to me but my girlfriend, never had this problem before… will be coming back but not the service I wanted…

Family meal- 3 adults, 1 child aged 8. Excellent food,lovely atmosphere and great customer service from Rebecca. Will be back soon.

Went for a steak with the mrs and very happy with the place. Chef was awesome steak cooked perfectly on both meals, staff are all very friendly place is nice and comfortable also. Will come again, refurb has worked wonders 😁😁

Food was fantastic. We all had starters mains and puddings. My son loved the chorizo and prawns starter which we both had. James was such a joy. He was friendly and helpful. A very enjoyable evening.

Last Friday was my first visit to The Argosy, we had gone to see an Elvis tribute. I was pleased to see a good selection of cask ales. During the performance I suddenly felt unwell, and recognised the symptoms as very low blood sugar. (My own fault, I am diabetic and hadn't eaten properly that day). I went to the bar to try to buy a chocolate bar, without any luck, but the lady behind the bar recognised my symptoms and knew I was in trouble. She went somewhere and found me some chocolate buttons and flake bars, and I was soon back to normal. Many thanks to Fiona for caring for me so well, and I look forward to my next visit to this friendly bar. 10/10 from me.

Came here for a meal for my sons birthday. We arrived at 535. We ordered food at 550 and didn't receive our food for 45 minutes. We eventually had to ask where our food was. We had 2 children's meals ordered, so you would have thought they'd have brought out those first, but they didn't. The food was OK. My husbands steak was cooked wrong and was very fatty. My sons meal came with chips when I ordered garlic bread. Other parties were also complaining about their wait on food. So they were either short staffed or just not very good. If you're short staffed, then really it needs to be explained that there will be a longer wait on food. I wanted a pudding but didn't want to have to wait so long again. So it's safe to say I wasn't overly impressed and I won't rush there again, especially as I know there are other places in the area. I just fancied something different

We had a table booked for 17.30 for a family birthday meal we ordered food by 18.00 then waited 1 hour 30 minutes for food which we had to chase up. The pub was not fully booked and a few tables were free and people that arrived after us were being served before us. When the meals arrived it was barely warm and the sizzling plates were not sizzling. The steak also tasted of gammon on 2 of the plates of food when we asked about this staff said they were all put on the same grill. Which I thought was bad

Thought I'd use My 40% Off Reward yesterday for Me and My Good Lady, I Ordered The Jacobs Ladder , and My Partner had the Chilli Con Carne to Take Out ,It Was Well Presented And Looked Fantastic ,Great Choice, I'll be back Soon, Thanks to All...

We come here for lunch as a group of friends every few weeks we really enjoy our lunches and today was very good food was very good and even though it was very busy we didn't wait too long to be served. The staff are very efficient and cheerful and Sharon was very welcoming and helpful with our menu choices and ordering we will be back soon thank you.

Went to the argosy on Tuesday the 9th of January with my parents and children and the food was amazing all hot and fresh and atmosphere was good and we got a very warm welcome from Anna can't wait to come back .

This was my third visit - being December I expected service to be slower but it was very good. The Lass behind the Bar & the Lass who served us both seemed to cope with a very busy Wednesday Lunch Period. I went for the Chicken & Choritzo on Skewers with Fries - it was tasy & cooked properly. The food did not suffer from being so busy - it arrived within the time fram quoted when ordering - excellent Pub Service & Food during a busy period.

My food arrived with a hair in it. It was however swapped. Food to me today showed a little bit lacking in care when it was put on the plate, especially when my plate came back. However the staff were very friendly and Mike made us a festive cocktail, (snowball colada)which was amazing so much, so I’ve had to go buy the items to make it myself at home. Even bought the sprinkles to match Mike’s.

We came for a Christmas catch up with friends. Staff member michael was very welcoming and took our order. The staff checked on us to make sure our meals were ok and we finished our meal with a snowball Coloda made by Michael. Highly recommended.

Visited today for a quick pint and lunch, House sharer was lovely. Thank you to Shelly and Sian for the quick and friendly service

Visited yesterday had a lovely time everything was fantastic friendly staff ,quick service the toilets were spotless definitely recommend and will be back

Visited here on Saturday with the other half. Definitely the best pub I’ve been to by far! Food and drinks were amazing and had such a lovely atmosphere!! I also want to take the time to mention the exceptional service we recommend from Anna, she made us feel welcome and it was clear she went above and beyond to ensure everyone was happy and well looked after.We will definitely be back!

I visited the Argosy for some lunch with my elderly dad he has trouble getting around the staff was very helpful with accommodating for this. The food was phenomenal we only had a sub from the lunch menu but the portion size was very generous. Would definitely return and would highly recommend to all we know. Staff were very polite and welcoming.

Came in here for a drink with my friends and a little bit of food amazing service from the staff as u can see there busy in and outside got A* service bringing drinks to my table outside asking if every think ok and asking if want more didn't have to left a finger. Food was lovely and again great staff great service and nice beer and food and as of the TV outside a great touch to the beer garden A* will defo be coming back.

Visited today for a quick drink ended up eating too as the food smelt amazing and it tasted it too, all staff were friendly and I wasn't waiting long for food either, will definitely be back again with my family. Keep up the great work

Wow!!!! I came in at the weekend for a meal and drink and the service was second to none. Everyone of the staff were attentive to my needs (yes I’m picky ). Very well ran pub and restaurant. Thank you. I will be definitely returning and letting all my friends know what a great place this is.

I've been really worries about going since the pandemic. I had nothong to worry about, the Argosy has been set up fantastically and I felt safe and comfortable. The food was as good as I remembered and the beer was cold.The staff were excellent as always. I am glad to be back!

Absolutely amazing service and hospitality from becca as always very friendly and helpful will definitely be back

Great Night , was very very busy for food and football was told there would be a wait on food understandable for the amount of customers that wasn't a problem football good and food excellent Well worth waiting for thanx to ALL was a Great night.....Get ready for the Euro's...Be Back for sure.

Excellent food and service.Would recommend for pub meal.Good atmosphere and Shelley and the other staff were efficient and attentive.Good choice on menu.Would definitely go back.

We supported 5 adults with learning disabilities to go out for a birthday celebration at The Argosy. The welcome and service we received was spot on. All needs where met with warmth and willingness. The fact that everyone had to pay cash and pay separately was not an issue for our lovely server Becky. She did an absolutely fantastic job which enabled everyone to have a most enjoyable time. We were all treated with dignity, genuine kindness, patience and respect. Not special treatment, just what she was serving up to all her customers. Thank you very much Becky, keep up the wonderful service.

Couldn’t be more welcoming. Great service from all of the staff... very friendly and accommodating. The food all round was lovely.. would definitely recommend :)

Superb meal as always & a warm welcome.. excellent service.. Becca was very helpful & charming..definitely recommend

We visited this place weekly up to the first lockdown and returned tonight for the first time in over a year. As a group of 6 including grandparents and our 14 year old we were warmly welcomed by familiar faces and were pleased to be back! It seemed a bit complicated signing in but the staff were really patient and helpful. The menu had slightly changed but there was still something for everyone and we all enjoyed our food and drinks. Becca was still there and was her usual friendly, efficient self who looked after us very well. It was good to be back! Thank you.

We booked a table here for 12 o clock..we was a little early so went in and ordered drinks through the app. These arrived really quickly. Food was served hot and was really good! Shelly was amazing through out our whole dining experience! Great staff, nice atmosphere! Will defo be going again!

its quite a local put to me so we usally go every so often. the food is always up to standard, and the staff are usally lovely but if the staff have a bit of an attuide then thats what lets it down. im a bit annoyed a this because we were in there the other day and my son, who is 2, started walking off so i sent my sister, who is 12, to go and get it and when she came back with him she said that one of the staff members had told her that she needs to go straight back to her table. Now i do get this but she hdnt even got my son yet so she still needed to go and grab him, but how can you make a 2 year old sit still for about a good 2 hours? I understand that he shouldnt have walked off but the staff member could have just saifd "oh sorry, youre not really ment to be walking around" and that would have been fine. apart from that little shake its was lovely.

We usually come here all the time today is our first visit back since last year.... nothing has changed the staff are still brilliant im usure of a few names but saw shelly so that was nice!!! She is still going above and beyond for the customers it was a really nice evening celebrating our 20 year anniversary we wouldnt have gone anywhere else!!!

Excellent service and brilliant staff very happy beautiful food will definitely be coming back again staff were so lovely and polite ( Shell ) did exelent table service for us

Came here in the evening with my boyfriend and Service was great. Shelly was an absolute gem she made sure everything was perfect and recommended a great food choice the surf and turf!! Will deffo be coming back again all other staff was pleasant too and was easy and quick service! Food is nice too!

We went to the Argsoy for a meal on Wednesday evening me and the wife thought it was one of the best Pub meals that we have had for many years.We will definitely be having more meals there after lockdown Thank you The Argsoy Team

Good service n good food . Really friendly staff , special mention 4 Becca who is always really pleasant and helpful

Booked here for the first time because we saw they had a Halloween quiz on and decided to have tea there as well. The pub was empty, no music, no atmosphere, poorly decorated and dirty. The website said fancy dress encouraged and for the quiz to start at 7.30, there was 1 table dressed in full costume, 7.30 came and went with no quiz!! Glad we didn't dress up!! Ordered our food by the app, we only ordered drinks and starters as we were hungry. They took 25 minutes to come and when they did, they weren't worth the wait! First time we've ever got up and left after just having a starter, will not be returning.

Me and my partner came here on a recommendation, and it is wonderful, food is brilliant, drinks are great, and puddings are to die for. As I am type 1 diabetic and carb count, them having all the relative information for me is amazing as not many places do. This means that I will definitely be making a few more visits. The atmosphere is really family oriented but also works as a night out, staff are helpful and attentive. With Covid they are cleaning all tables, guests that enter are asked to leave details and if they can order from the app (which is so easy to use) or they can start a tab and have table service. All staff are making sure standards are kept and I can’t praise this enough. Looking forward to my next visit.

Food was good, I liked the size of the meals and a vast selection of meat dishes. Pub was very outdated and the carpet was something out of a granny’s flat. Would not recommend

Great food and friendly fast service. Fish was lovely and portions were very generous. Good covid rules and clean tables.

Great service by Sian. We told her how great she was doing when she said she hadn’t even been here a week!

Friendly atmosphere and great service. The food was amazing (compliments to Shannon for cooking a beautiful steak) and was served quickly and to a great quality. Will definitely be visiting again.

Becca was very friendly and helpful taking our order and serving our food. Would go again to visit for tea.

Not been in for a while but the great standard of food hasn't changed. Superb steak and every thing was cooked well arcoss our table. Our waitress Becca was lovely,down to earth and very hospitable to our every need. I cant wait to go back so thanks Argosy team!

We booked in at the argosy on Wednesday 30th September 2020, just want to say a MASSIVE THANKYOU to SHELLY AND DANIEL THE MANAGER... we have never been made to feel so welcome and food was amazing. The work they put in is Impeccable. The staff need medals and especially through all these horrible times. People just need to be patient, thanks again see you soon

What a great evening spent in a lovely pub with a family feel,the food was great and we all enjoyed dessert as well especially the kids,we will definitely be returning soonAnd I also want to thank Shelly the shift supervisor who looked after us,she made us feel all so welcome I would highly raccomend this family run pub to any one who loves eating out

The chicken fajitas were quite bad; the sizzler plate was only warm to the touch, and the veg hadn’t been cooked, it was just raw. However, it was a busy night so it could have been put down to that. The curry was quite nice and flavoursome. Shelly was very helpful and was sorry about our unfortunate experience, she also offered us free puddings so it was redeemed. All in all, a nice place to drink; beer prices are very good and the team do a good job during the current COVID guidelines. Again a big thank you to Shelly for taking care of us, a truly remarkable member of the team.

Visited The Argosy the evening of 29/09, was immediately bombarded with information about a member of staff who is currently unwell with Covid. I was informed we need to start a tab with the bar which I was not entirely comfortable with, but was not informed of any other methods of payment. We were seated next to a family, so social distancing was not maintained. The table where we were sat was slightly dirty, as were the surroundings. The staff seemed very blazè about Covid and the restrictions given that they did not exercise these throughout our time here. I will not be returning on the above basis.

We visited here on a Sunday. Despite it being quiet we were served by Shelley who made us feel really welcome. Our food was delicious and Shelley made sure we had everything we needed. It was great value for money and we will be back!

WOW just can't say enough how the STAFF coped with the new changes Amazing, must be hard but , they handled it very well, and again Well done Shelley,,, Sharron,,, Abbie...☆☆☆

Great meal and warm welcome, really nice service from Becca the food was served quickly and to a good quality

great food, good value for money, great service from a loverly girl called becca, nice and friendly and made us feel very welcome including the kids

Had a lovely meal at the argosy tonight the waitress Becca cant fault her at all always walking round with a smile so friendly and would do anything to help you defo recommend

Dined out at the Argosy with five other friends and took advantage of the dine out to help out promotionThe reduced cost did not effect the quality of the food served and everyone enjoyed their meals and drinksThe pub was particularly busy however our waitress "Becca" managed to cope remarkably well even though she was rushed of her feetWill definitely visit the pub again as even without the government offer the food is very competitively priced and has its own offers

Food hot and well presented. Lorraine, James and Phillipa were welcoming and attentive. Will definitely be back.

If you want one best cooked breakfast in the Midlands come to Argosy, compliments to H and Becca - excellent breakfast excellent service!

Booked a table and Becca was very helpful and polite and took us to our table and explained all details due to covid where to walk etc! We enjoed our food and drink.Enjoyed all and Becca asked if all ok. Will return soon

The food was absolutely delicous and the desert was to die for! Not only was the great the service was even better, Shelley was so polite and made mine and my friends time there amazing! She was so funny!

On arrival it was a nice day and observed a bunch of 4 lads sitting on the garden bench Not observing safe distance one of them shook the other ones hand and left the table and went inside the building. He didnt use the hand sanitizer provided .We were seated on the table and first impression was that there seemed to be a lot of house dust on the ledge next to me ...looks like 3 months worth ..meal was terrible dry steak . burnt chips mixed platter it was and it was horrible not on a skillet meant all your food was luke warm on arrival.. will not go to the argosy ever again it was discusting.

You are friendly person an ear to listen to you are amazing and my drink was amazing tonight and Becca on the door very welcoming with all customers

I went for a meal with my family .the food was amazing.it was our 1st visit.all of the 6 meals were fantastic.the service was excellent.2 of the deserts were sold out but Becca one of the staff went above and beyond to service me with a special desert .would recommend this place has a high quality restaurant.thank you for a wonderful evening .we will be back

The food and service is fabulous and the staff are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble for the girls.Thanks for a lovely meal. The puddings are also awesome.

My husband and I have been visiting The Argosy for many years and have always considered it good food and great value for money .The staff last week were very pleasant as per usual but the food was dry and bland. The chips were brown and very few and looked like they had been cooked earlier, no sizzling skillet for the steak ,which is usually sizzling with a bed of onions , just came on a plate, the waitress told me they’re not using the hot skillets due to hygiene reasons and the specific cleaning product, ??The steak was very dry and a little chewy .The black pepper sauce was watery and tasteless, the packet mix tastes better . We left very disappointed and won’t be returning anytime soon. We hope things improve!

We had a very nice meal today, staff were lovely, food and wine amazing value. Can't wait to go back again. Well done

This place is amazing for the money you spend, its very good value. I take the Mrs here often and we have usually the same meal but do like to try something new here and there, for me and the Mrs i usually spend about £25 which is amazing compared to restaurants like TGI Fridays, when we went there i spend about £40 and the food wasn't even that nice. The staff are very friendly and their chicken burgers are amazing. Only thing that could be improved are the toilets, they are not very clean.Apart from that its honestly a great pub/restaurant .

Excellent food great service from Becca again ... definitely recommend the double gammon & the mixed grill 👍🏽

Been eating every week for 2 years now and have to say today we had the best gaming and chips so far and it came out within 10 min. Great Job to today's kitchen staff.

Had a fabulous meal, looked after by Becca and service was great she was very polite I will definitely return

Had a fabulous night celebrating my daughter's birthday. Thank you Becca for making her day extra special.

Came for the first time on 22 February for lunch. Service was quick and food was hot. We ordered two meals that came on skillets and they actually sizzled! First time we have had this happen in a long time as others places have said they can't get the hot plates to sizzle. The food was hot from start to finish. We will definitely come back soon

We came here on Sunday 1st feb hoping it wasn’t going to be too busy,we got greeted by rebecca who was very friendly and offered us a table ,both me and my partner had the mixed grill cooked perfectly ,food was red hot and came really quickly ,our too young girls had chicken nuggets chips and beans ,and a build your own ice cream,all the food was great. Will be visiting again soon

Great place to eat and drink. Very glad Becca is back as she always looks after us and makes us feel welcome.

Called in with my wife and mother for a meal on Saturday lunchtime. The pub didn’t seem overly busy so was good for my 90 year old mum. Got a drink and ordered food no problem. There was a large party at the back of the pub and food seemed to constantly keep coming out for them. We waited and waited, and our food came after just under an hour. The staff were good and working hard and the food was decent. My only gripe was that I wasn’t informed about the wait when I ordered. My mother has Alzheimer’s, was getting stressed and was constantly asking if they had forgot about us. A short wait, maybe 20 minutes or so is acceptable but anything longer than that, I don’t think it is unreasonable to let the customer know.

So me and my partner went here today 28/12/19 we normally go the royal Oak in Stafford but it's a fair distance to travel so we went this one as it was closer but same menu and chain pub food looked as if it got slapped on the plate partner had double tandory chicken burger it was pink in the middle and the minted sour cream looked like curdled milk I had the all American platter all tasted charred curley fries was sloppy wings was tough there was a Xmas party near us there food looked and smelt great felt our food was rushed and careless won't be returning

There were 10 of us that attended this meal 26th December 2019 ,our table was ready when we arrived the food was excellent worth the price . Becky served us and couldn’t do enough for us she is such a lovely person very attentive and polite nothing was too much trouble. Credit where credit is due she was amazing. We had no complaints what so ever and will certainly be back again .Thank you for a very enjoyable meal.

Sat 21Dec we had Christmas menu for 13 of us was super value and good food my only criticism was our 3 steaks not cooked as ordered but I understand on a busy Christmas period it’s not possible to get everything perfect and as I have had a steak from you before which was good perfectly I don’t want you to take it to personally over all excellent value you will see us again merry Christmas to you all

Came in with the family as a large group of 30 for a Christmas meal. We were quickly seated and our starters came out as soon as everyone was ready. Our waitress (Shelly) was incredibly polite and gave us amazing service for a party so big. The food was beautiful and for the price there really was nothing to moan about. We will definitely be returning.

Went for a meal with my sisters and other halves to say goodbye to one of my sisters who was leaving to work and live in the South of the Country. We are aged between 50 and 70. It is a lively pub/restaurant and there were 3 or 4 groups of 8 or more so though it was quite noisy it had a good atmosphere. Think everyone was warming up for Christmas! Didn’t have to wait too long at the bar, though it was busy staff kept it moving quite quickly. The highlight for me was my steak! I’m always reluctant to order it anywhere as I like it tender. I ordered surf and turf and kept my fingers crossed that the steak was ok. I needn’t have worried, it was superb! Two of my other party ordered steak and there’s was equally as nice. We asked them to thank the Chef for that alone. Staff were helpful and friendly and the food was all piping hot! Chips cooked to perfection. We all said we wouid definitely go again.

Fantastic meal with friends, food on point and service from Shelley was first class. Would return again for food.

Tried to use my voucher for a free starter. Lady scanned my voucher then said couldn’t use it towards a £7.99 meal. I lost my voucher!

The food is good great location car park has electric charging bays spacious area and friendly staff

Excellent service waiter really caring and at two meals for £9 it is certainly excellent value for money

Came here on Saturday evening. Food was spot on and hot!

We visited for breakfast on a Sunday. The food was good but two disappointing areas. The first is the sullen attitude of the marketplace who served us. Second was the dirty doors and floors in the ladies toilets - I commented on this in an earlier review and the management said they would address the issues.

The place has just had a new menu 😋. I enjoyed the lemon peri peri chicken skewers and daughter had childrens menu over 5s chicken nuggets, chips and beans. They were very tasty and service was in good time too.

The food here was really decent. The staff were really friendly. Glad to have found this place. Will be back when again in the area!

We went there for a Saturday dinner. We've order a double burgers. Every burger include drink and chips. For this price is really worth to eat there. This place is really lovely and we spend there a really nice time. Highly recommended 😀

Had a get together with some friends and the staff could not be anymore helpful. Becki the Assisitant manager went above and beyond and made myself and my other Guests were catered for. Will Defo be back again.

I visited the restaurant on the 11th of October for a family meal and I was very impressed with how fast Becky got the food out and was serving by herself very impressed food was nice but can we recommend that the onions are put separate Instead of under the chicken as some were overcooked

We came here for a family meal for 10 people and everyone thought it was fantastic food and fantastic service. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

20 Hospital volunteers had a very tasty two course meal after work in pleasant surroundings. A member of staff took all our orders at the table and then, within fifteen minutes, she and a colleague brought all 20 orders to the table, piping hot, within the space of a few minutes.

We booked a family breakfast for Sunday 29th September, our booking for 19 was happily accommodated and our table was ready when we arrived. The breakfasts were brilliant plenty of choice that accommodated for all in our party as we had young children and adults included, everyone was more than happy and the food was lovely. If you choose a large breakfast make sure you have a large appetite as it more than lives up to its name. Fast, reliable and friendly service we were all very happy with our visit and would certainly go again....thank you

This place has a polar EV charge point so we popped in mid morning for a quick half hour charge before having a look at the lunch menu. During the charge the staff came out and just stood staring at me and my car. I was glad to get out of there.

Fantastic breakfast and the the service was superb thanks Rebecca Winfield and staff we will definitely be coming back guys thanks