Bay Tree Restaurant in South Derbyshire

Not been for a while, but hit the spot, food was excellent and as expected. Chef has a unique style and I could recognise his cooking in any taste test. Service excellent as expected however and is slightly odd, no music. Was quite on arrival and only the clunking of cutlery from the one table. It filled up but was just odd.

A great visit to the Baytree, lovely food , great wine.

Came for a champagne breakfast the food was lovely the atmosphere was friendly and the service was great, we will definitely come again. Would definitely recommend.

Took friend for a Prosecco breakfast.great food and staff.Only thing I would say is that I messaged them twice to see if they could arrange a special birthday message but never got back to me.

Cannot fault this place, would recommend it to anyone, a well deserved 5 stars

It wasn't as good as I was hoping tbh

The starter was lovely.The mains were a let down.The service started ok.Then got slower to the point where we waited for the bill for15 mins.When nobody came anywhere near the table we forced there hand and got up to leave.A waitress noticed and we asked for the bill.The restaurant was short staffed which showed in the service. If we were asked if everything was ok I would not be writing this review because I would have raised my concerns.

We came in to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday (it was his actual birthday that day so extra special). The Bay Tree is an incredibly special place for him as he had his first date with his wife there, and him and his wife actually had their wedding reception there. The restaurant was told on multiple occasions beforehand that we would be coming in on his 70th birthday, and yet there was absolutely no mention of it, nor was anything done by the restaurant to make him feel special. He didn't mind at all as that's the sort of man he is, but the rest of us did mind and I thought it was pretty poor that no-one even wished him a happy birthday. I was also pretty appalled at the portion sizes. I had roast pork. For such an expensive meal, I had one roast potato, a tablespoon of mash and one carrot. There was no music playing so zero atmosphere as it was incredibly quiet so you felt you were bothering the table next door simply by talking.

Wonderful Champagne Breakfast Just delicious…a regular guest…recent update to the menu… Cornish Mackerel just superb Every course is sumptuous Fantastic service from the Bay Tree team Enjoy…

Great Champagne breakfast, excellent value and whole experience a delight. Thanks 😊

The dining experience was excellent. Superb food and wine. The venue was intimate.

Pascal and the team made us feel very welcome. The decor and atmosphere is great. The champagne breakfast is absolutely stunning. Fab quality produce (proper bacon) and beautifully cooked and presented. The choices are really interesting and would recommend to anyone. Peach French Toast with griddled peaches and mascarpone is fantastic. A lovely, chilled, relaxed thing to do with friends and family. Thanks for a brilliant brunch!

Had a lovely meal as always. Even though it didn't seem busy, I think it was manic in the kitchen for some reason. Booked in at 8:45 was over an hour before we got our starter, but generally, they tried their best to keep us up to speed. Definitely will go back, but maybe try to go earlier 😀

Great food, lovely evening. Highly recommended We were there last night, 23rd November will be back

Excellent champagne breakfast. Return visit to the Bay Tree. Updated menu, with new favourites to enjoy on future visits. Great atmosphere and delicious cuisine.

We eat out every Sunday and had been looking forward to our lunch at the Bay Tree. The venue is lovely and staff seemed friendly however, the waiting time for food is ridiculous. The starters were nice but the beef on the Sunday lunch was really fatty or poor quality and the amount of vegetables for two people was really poor. We are generally quite laid back and have no issues with waiting times or paying higher prices if the food is enjoyable but we left feeling very disappointed, especially considering the amount we paid.

We had to wait 55 minutes to be served at a table we had pre-booked. We were about to walk out! Never have I recieved such poor service. The food was average! The tip included to remove your option of an opinion

So disappointed. I specifically asked if the calves liver would be pink, as it should be, and was certainty told yes. First taste I could tell over cooked with a harsh liver flavour and not as tender as expected. I was offered a replacement but due to its unevenness part was raw and the bordelaise sauce didnt have the same richness. No creme fraiche added. The vegetables were over cooked. The cheese board was very nice. What upset me most there wasn't an apology from who I assume was the owner. It was always a fine dining experience unfortunately not now. I wont be returning.

Had a fantastic meal for my sister in laws 60th. Brilliant food and service. Definitely recommend especially for a special occasion.

Visited many times for the Champagne the Breakfast and always tremendous experience so we decided to try Sunday Lunch. We usually do not mind waiting for good food but an hour plus per course seems a bit slow. Appetizers were generally acceptable soups were however heavily missing on seasoning. Main courses Roast Beef was adequate nothing special, vegetable accompaniments seemed small for the size of our group. Pie of the day can only be described as truly disgusting. Would say only one of the main courses was enjoyed. Desserts were simple enough that no body could get them wrong. Love the people at this restaurant but have to say something went badly wrong on this occasion.

We veered off the M42 looking for a late lunch snack, and thanks to the farm shop we originally aimed for not doing lunch ended up at The Bay Tree. We had 3 tasty small plates. Service was first class and the food was well made. An excellent stop

This was our first visit to The Bay Tree. We were impressed by the ambience of the place. The food was amazing and worth the expense for the quality of the ingredients. However a few things spoiled the experience: 1. In common with other restaurants you haven't got your bottom on the seat before someone comes to take drinks. 2. Four out of Five of us had finished our starter before the 5th person got theirs. 3. Service was VERY slow, we don't like it to be too quick but this was painfully slow. 4. We tried to order a second bottle of wine and the waiter who brought the wine list never came back to take the order. 5. I object strongly to restaurants automatically including 10% service charge, I know this is voluntary but it is embarrassing to have to ask for it to be removed. I don't object to tipping, in fact there are times when my tip would have been greater than the service charge. If service was poor like tonight I don't want to pay for it. Service charge (or tipping) should be for GOOD service. Would I go again DEFINATELY but being prepared for a slow not quite perfect experience.

Food was excellent, lots of choice.

Lovely food. Always helpful. The head waiter is delightful. Have taken 30 friends twice for champagne breakfast. Been going here since it opened many years ago!. Always good food, thank you Susie, Rex and Pascal.

Cozy place with nice food and drinks, very fast service.

Great value Lovely tasty food, relaxed friendly ambience. Helpful pleasant staff What’s not to like!!!! Would definitely recommend and come again

Amazing gem! Booked this for a surprise champagne breakfast for a leaving do. From start to finish the communication was top notch. Trying to organise 28 people with oreorders and deposits, but the restaurant were patient and fully on board. The food was incredible came all together as tables, hot and beautifully presented. Staff friendly and nothing was too much. Our work group were saying they definitely want to go again!!

First class service, food delicious and beautifully presented.

Father's Day Champagne breakfast. Haven't been for a while but still as good. I started with Kedgeree, and then Welsh Rarebit with smoked haddock, toast,orange juice and of course Champagne 🍾 😋. This is my favourite Restaurant for Champagne breakfast and a snip for £28.50 £26.50 for Prosecco.

Well, been meaning to dine here for years and tonite was the nite. Been to many 1 & 2 Michelin star restaurants but can honestly say, the quality was as good as anything Sat Bains knocks out !! Had the Asparagus starter which was simple but just perfect, buttery with al dente texture. Main was rack of lamb which was cooked to absolute perfection, one of the most difficult cuts of meat to cook bang on. Dessert was the pineapple signature dish….simply divine. Coffee was just that, coffee ! Wine list was good but quite expensive. Paid nearly 3 times the price for our fave Rose. Okay, £168 for 2 may be steep but really worth every penny. Would we come back ?? Damn right we will but next time with a group and everyone should experience Baytree 🤘

We had dined here previously a few years ago and enjoyed it so much we were saving it for special occasions. However this visit did not come anyway near our previous visit. Nice contemporary surroundings, but we had to listen to a very loud manager discussing his business on the phone initially, and the food was certainly not as special as the price. Tasty yes, but certainly not to the standards we had experienced previously. Unfortunately we won’t be returning as this was definitely overpriced and it was unforgettable for the wrong reasons!

Love this place..great food and friendly attentive staff

The food in central England has come a long way over the last few decades. We had a delicious, sophisticated meal at Bay Tree. Melbourne is not exactly a bursting metropolis so a restaurant of this high quality was a nice surprise. We were celebrating a milestone birthday of our friend and had a table for 13. This required ordering ahead, which was smart of the restaurant. It meant food coming out with proper timing. My rack of lamb was delicious as was the salad starter. A good wine list with very fair pricing adds to the value and great service topped it off. Highly recommended.

Just had a lovely meal, the food was great and really well presented. Our experience was tainted however by who we assume was a chef shouting at another member of staff. Not only did it make us feel uncomfortable but it was extremely unprofessional. I don't think it's ever justified to talk to someone in that way. Unlikely to visit again as a result.

Very good meal asparagus starter the wife’s brilliant lamb excellent pineapple sweet wonderful 10/10 will definitely return .

Excellent service and food as always. So lucky to have such a wonderful place in the village. Keep up the good work Pascal.

Food was basic at best and definitely over priced, chef was rude and wouldn't cater for dietary needs. Really disappointed at small restricted menu. Large piece of gristle in meal, not sure how this was missed!

Not been in a while and was quite underwhelmed. Food and service not as good as it used to be. Won't be rushing back.

We booked a champagne breakfast for my wife’s 50th with family. My wife was a regular some years back, and I have been a couple of times in the past too. The standard is very good, smashing good quality food with friendly attentive staff. Nothing is too much trouble and standards are still high. I am a bit funny with my food, but I was catered for effortlessly (although no Marmite for my porridge 😂) highly recommended and we won’t hesitate to go back in the future. Well done Bay Tree.

Our daughter treated us to late morning breakfast here for mother's Day and to thank us for our help recently. From the moment we walked through the door we knew we were going to have a great experience. The feel of the place - atmosphere and decor - is lovely and the staff very welcoming. We had the two course Champagne breakfast. The menu choice is comprehensive and some really nice choices. For first course I had Kedgeree which was well presented and tasted really good. Just a faint background taste of spice and lovely smoky naturally smoked haddock with boiled egg and rice. For nain course I had the full English which again was well cooked and presented and what a joy the taste of the sausage. Beautiful piping hot and not bitter filter coffee with toast and some gorgeous blackcurrant jam for me. We weren't rushed although they obviously had people arriving for lunch and at all times the staff were friendly, professional, speedy and just delightful. I cannot think of a single thing they could have done better and my wife and I have already resolved to go there for an evening meal. What an absolutely fantastic find in Melbourne 👍😊

Took a gamble trying somewhere new and so glad we did! We were an earlier booking at 6:30pm but the restaurant soon filled up with other reservations by 7pm. Even when it was quiet beforehand it was a lovely experience. The staff were kind and courteous throughout, it had a great ambience and the food was terrific. We both had the lemon sole & salmon for our mains, served on a hot plate which makes a massive difference. This was followed by the chocolate tart and the carpaccio of pineapple. Lots of care had gone into every dish and the quality of ingredients were second to none, unlike other places we’ve been to recently in the same price point. We couldn’t fault anything - the flavour combos were spot on for all courses. I never usually go for a chocolate dessert but loved it. Homemade tart with perfect pastry, good quality chocolate, homemade/local raspberry sorbet and berry compote - simply delicious! It’s a particular joy to go out for a special occasion when where you’re going lives up to expectations to match the cost. Thank you! Keep it up!

Visited years ago and booked this time primarily as mid way for an evening with friends. Food was good , my lamb with masala sauce was perfectly cooked . Service was good . Thought a bit on the expensive side tbh , also never keen when a service charge ( which we paid) is auto added as well to the bill.

Great dining experience. First class food. Well prepared and served.

Fantastic food, good price and excellent service

Really enjoyed out meal at The Bay Tree. Lovely welcoming restaurant and much appreciated personal service regarding my gluten free requirements. The food was absolutely delicious. Would love to visit again.

Champagne breakfast - all breakfast should be like this. Lovely food (French toast followed by Kedgeree) friendly and attentive service. Highly reccomend and will go again

Lovely food , slow service. The waitress needs to smile and make you feel welcome.

Very cool place, cuisine, service, interior is absolutely all at the highest level. I am delighted. Celebrated a birthday and was incredibly pleased. The atmosphere is very good and I strongly recommend it. Wonderful place.

Breakfast this morning. Great food, fresh and hot. Very nice young lady looked after us, very pleasant and helpful. No reservations about recommending The Bay Tree.

Terrible service waited an hour and 15 minutes for the starter. Asked how much longer the food would be and heard the chef in the kitchen say ‘it will be ready when it is ready’

Had a lovely meal with friends 17/12/2022 Food was delicious and service great. Would definitely return.

Over the years we have visited the Bay Tree many times for champagne breakfast. This time we noticed that the service wasn't as good and the food was very nice but very small portions. Very disappointing when the price has gone up and a 10% surcharge has been put on.

The bay tree always makes us feel welcome, the food and service we have received over many visits is always first class, we look forward to our next visit which will not be to long away

I don’t really want to waste any more of my time on this place but at the same time don’t want another family to have a special occasion spoiled. On arrival, no welcome and nowhere to comfortably stand - we were a large group and...

Absolutely beautiful. I was gifted a champagne breakfast for 2 for my birthday and my partner and I went a few weeks ago. Incredible food, friendly staff and lovely relaxed vibe. If we lived closer I would love to go more.

Mid week visit to The Baytree and great to see new menu options since our last visit. Chicken Milanese is my all time favourite but never had it at The Baytree before so we all ordered it. It was sublime, best Milanese I’ve had in...

Visited with four friends for one friend’s birthday treat. The food was good but the experience/service really let it down. The main man (Pascal?) was flippant with us and his staff. The staff did not appear to be well trained. Service was not at all...

Food is fantastic the staff are excellent the restaurant itself is beautiful and comfortable and relaxed there is no pressure to finish dining quickly its the only place where I will eat or take friends to eat.

We visited for a Prosecco breakfast today as a relative had bought us a voucher. When we arrived the atmosphere was off - almost silent in the restaurant. We then were offered a very limited menu. At the end of our meal I asked for another glass of Prosecco to which Pascal came out with a glass for me and my partner telling us that we’d already had our limit of half a bottle between us but he’s giving us it anyway. It was quite sarcastic and rude and we definitely hadn’t had half a bottle between us. I said that we hadn’t very politely and I got told “I’m not going to argue with you”. Pascal then went back to the kitchen and told his staff that he we had had half a bottle which we and the whole restaurant could hear. Appalled by the entire experience. (1) they should state the limit when you arrive if you’ve got a voucher and (2) they should keep better track of who’s having what. I had 3/4 of a 125ml glass to start and then got a tiny top up part way through. That is not 1/4 of a bottle. I felt like it was so rude and wish we didn’t get given the “extra” prosecco. In fact, I refused to drink it as I was so put off by this point, luckily my partner drank it so they couldn’t reuse it on anyone else! Will not go back and do not recommend.

We visited for a Prosecco breakfast today as a relative had bought us a voucher. When we arrived the atmosphere was off - almost silent in the restaurant. We then were offered a very limited menu. At the end of our meal I asked for...

Really slow service, terrible atmosphere, staff seemed like they didn't want to be there, food was ok at best, wont be returning

Some friends gave us a voucher for the Champagne breakfast to help us celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. From the moment we walked in the service was spot on. Our coats were taken off us before we were shown to our table. The staff were...

This was a new restaurant for us and the reviews previously left by others and the amazing pictures of food on their website gave us confidence to trial their food. On arriving our table was booked for 18.30, however it was closed when we arrived...

Champagne Breakfast, to celebrate birthday. Food very good, but barely 2 glasses of champagne from a previously opened bottle. Estimated that it wasn't anything like the 1/2 bottle allocation per couple. 10% charge added, without explanation. Presumably a service charge? Isn't this an option for the customer?

Joy! Who'd have thought you'd find a cracking restaurant like this in the small township of Melbourne, Derbyshire. Really enjoyed our lunch here. Very tasty food which was fresh, not overcomplicated and nicely presented. The full menu was available. The chefs here achieve that difficult...

Belle soirée avec un personnel sympa et un service efficace ! A recommander

I’m reviewing this place after working here and I’ve seen that the owners and chefs are abusive to staff they recycle some of the food. All in all they’re a horrible place to work and this workplace shouldn’t be supported

My wife treated me to a birthday dinner at the Bay Tree. We loved it. The wine was good, the service attentive and the food was delicious.

Sadly not been since covid times. A pleasure to see Rex the chef / owner again. Thoroughly enjoyed his excellent Sunday lunch. Reminds me why this was always one of my favourite restaurants. I would encourage people to support this fantastic restaurant. Michael Ward.

We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful date night here and can’t praise the Bay Tree enough. A truly beautiful menu … fine dining but with real food that people want to eat! Huge portions and everything absolutely delicious. Calamari and scampi to start … loin of...

Smashing family feel to this place. Beautiful, well executed dishes served by a welcoming and friendly team. Loved it!

Excellent experience. Just wandered into the courtyard cafe and warmly welcomed when I asked for a glass of water. Stayed for a first rate coffee with a slice of fruit cake added. Delightful and hope to return soon.

Great food at good prices. Staff are always welcoming.

Great meal great service, will be back very soon

Great food, great service The staff were very friendly and helpful Presentation of the food was good and the quality was just as impressive

This was our 3rd visit, but first in probably 5 or 6 years (if not more, time goes so quickly these days. On arrival we were greeted by a gentleman who was warm and welcoming and had a lovely smile that just put you at...

A great experience last night. Service very good and food fabulous. All in my company enjoyed our visit..

Absolutely excellent. Food superb, service first class a great meal and night out at a brilliant restaurant. Would highly recommend.

Not been to the Baytree for over two years now with all the lockdown etc, but still just as good as it's always been, excellent quality food and service, we are looking forward to our next visit, highly recommend

We had Sunday lunch a three course meal was £30 ,the meals were lovely and hot ,the staff were friendly ,the place was lovely and clean ,I would recommend going for a special occasion ,the only down side was they was no vegetarian option

Smoked Salmon starter, Pork Belly ‘Street Food,’ main. Great changing menu, great food and seating and amazing service from all the staff!

Me & my fiance had a reservation for this evening and we were very excited to try out this restaurant only to be absolutely disgusted by hearing the chef/owner not only swearing his head off at his staff but verbally abusing them threatening to sack...

Nice surroundings for a special champagne breakfast, great food, and service too.

Went with friends who know this place well for the Champagne Brunch. It lived up to their top class stories. The menu is innovative and all the dishes we ordered were top quality. Staff were friendly, efficient and attentive without being obtrusive. The really nice...

We went there for a family champagne breakfast as part of my wife's birthday celebrations. There were six of us all mostly having different dishes. All were excellent; as was the service. Will definitely not leave it another twenty years before we go again!

Excellent food great service nice people. Sorry about my brother spilling the gravy on the floor, white wine did the trick, best spillage remover ever!

Visited at lunch on 2/4/22. Wanted to go for ages but was badly let down. No drink or wine list offered Chef literally shouting down the phone Waiter treated waitress abominably Service very slow Restaurant and food appears stuck in the eighties A major disappointment...

Lovely champagne breakfast, a real treat.

Amazing food with amazing service...it was lovely to eat somewhere that thefood was exceptional...

The service and food were first class, plenty of choice for all tastes and a good vegetarian menu. Would definitely go again when we are in the area. Booking is advised.

My partner and myself went here as we like to go to different places and try different food. The bay tree was spectacular and the food was fantastic and cooked really well, and you can tell the chef goes way and beyond by not just...

We love this place, it can do no wrong. Passed the entrance early doors and tried our luck. Beautiful food, shepherd s pie absolutely excellent. Salmon, beautifully cooked flavoursome delicate. Lovely atmosphere. Pascal, a total gem, waiting staff attentive and professional. This place gets it...

Good food, slightly limited choice hence 4 star

We had a fabulous birthday lunch today at the Bay tree. We chose from the street food menu and the main menu and each dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Thanks so much

Amazing Champagne Breakfast, really tasty food and excellent service. We had peaches with granola and full English could not fault any of it - highly recommended

Ok. Food was nice. Service a bit slow at times. A large party were seated next to us and we didn't really feel the restaurant was particularly covid friendly for vulnerable patrons. No masks were worn by staff, which I appreciate isn't a legal requirement, however staff needed to lean over us to serve the food, so too close really. We're not rushing back, although I know many others do enjoy this place.

Visited the Baytree recently and had the most enjoyable evening with excellent food and great service. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

We have been visiting this restaurant for many years and it has consistently been excellent. This is the first time we have visited since the change of menu so we didn't know what to expect. There were lots of tempting meals to chose from and...

Great night with fabulous food. Would recommend to anyone.

Tasty food and friendly staff in a nice restaurant.