Blue Jay in Derby

Visited on Sunday without reservation and from the entrance the atmosphere felt calm and service was very welcoming. We had some issues while ordering through the app and Phil was absolutely amazing and helpful while taking our order. He's a wonderful asset to the team and we are more than happy to visit again. The food didn't disappoint and arrived quickly.

Great visit friendly staff and good food

Terrible service from start to finished. Ordered the mothers day set menu, desserts came out before starters, sent them back with a look of disgust from the waitress. Mains never arrived. Desserts came out AGAIN. Manager put a 'rush' on mains. 3 hours after we were seated we left without having actually had dinner.

Horrible staff. 2 hour wait for food and orders were still wrong. Staff were so unhelpful and no service to our table.more of them standing around doing nothing then actual work.

Food was good only thing I can really say that let my visit down was the fact I was never told there was a 45 minute wait if ordering off the main menu instead of carvery. If I was given this information I probably would of ordered carvery.

I had hunters chicken which had no sauce the bacon was cremated and the chicken was so dry .. I ate a few chips .. there was only 1 staff member waiting tables so didn't get a chance to change my meal so was very disappointed 😕

I had the chilli. I wasn't overly impressed for me it lacked flavour. My grandson had a spicy burger . He felt similar to me. My daughter had sausage and mash which she enjoyed but would have liked a bit more gravy. The kitchen staff when came out to the carvery was extremely noisy. He just banged the lids down the same with the trays.

Really improved, we had mixed reports about the food there but you delivered 👌 fantastic

After not visiting for years, I booked a table. Such a nice calm atmosphere. Clean, well decorated. Carvery was amazing. Will definitely go back soon

Had to wait 5 mins at the bar to be served as nobody was there, yet tge place was very quiet. I asked to be told when the food was about ready so the person who had the carvery could get theres but we weren't told. The food can only be described as very warm, not hot, my gammon was tough and dried out and some of the carvery food had been in there so long it was charred. We were sat outside the toilet door in the children's area, when we were the only ones down there, and we got the horrible smell from them every time the door . opened (we moved tables ourselves) The children's play area floor was dirty, the edges were black and my grandsons hands and feet black when he came out. All in all a very poor visit, and we won't be returning again.

Lovely little hotel, clean. Comfy and enjoyable. First hotel I've been too that's not tight with the tea and milk sachets, 10/10!

Lovely service, staff all very friendly Food is what you expect from a Marston's

Their slogan Eat Well Sleep Well definitely lives up to all expectations. Located within 10 minutes drive to Pride Park, the rooms are very clean and comfortable. Special mention to assistant manager, Gareth and his team at the bar/restaurant who were all professional, friendly and made me feel at home away from home. The selection of beer, wine and spirits are impressive. The restaurant is outstanding with great selections from small plates, pub classics to carvery. This restaurant is family friendly and has a play area for children in the restaurant to keep them occupied. I will definitely be returning on my next trip to Derby 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Staff very friendly and welcoming. Had a carvery food hot which was a good choice

A very clean and welcoming pub. All the staff were friendly and polite. (A very rare thing to see nowadays). It's well worth a visit, even if it's just to be treated kindly. PS the foods great too.

Classic pub grub. Can get very busy.

Staff are fab and work hard, food was as expected for pub food and I had steak which was cooked medium rare like I asked for.. generous over 5's meals . We stayed over and it was very reasonable/cheap really.. our room was clean, comfy beds..all you need so no complaints at all..

Great place to go with family. Good value for money, lots to choice from on the menu too. Will be returning.

The food is ok but a bit over priced.

No table service. Bar can get a little busy. Carvery was excellent dauphinois potatoes were amazing. Staff were polite and professional. Definitely going back soon.

Room lovely and clean, plenty of sockets and beds comfortable. Service outstanding, staff lovely and helpful

I had a Carvery & it was all very nice. My fella had a pie & really enjoyed it all.

All staff very friendly and polite, food is always delicious and quick service

My family and i also with friends too have started to visit the Blue Jay more and more frequently. I have not had a bad experience, the staff have always been welcoming too. It is great for kids indoors with their inside play area, more so for toddlers than older kids.

Pretty good outskirts marston pub with rooms. Usual buffet and regular menu. Perfect for me on my visit

Visited for a meal with friends 30.1.25, staff were very friendly, food was lovely and served hot and in a timely manner. Pub was very busy and was told the food would be 45 mins but it was less than 30 so excellent service.

Had a lovely meal had the carvery absolutely delicious and had pudding was delicious staff very friendly kind and very helpful and polite had a lovely time definitely would recommend going for a meal or anything else definitely go again

Beautiful food and amazing service

Always a go to in Derby! Absolutely fantastic venue, lovely staff and plenty of space to sit and enjoy your evening.

Went with the kids for the new menu, the food was amazing. Kids ate it all!! Great visit

Overall, I had a good experience. The Blue Jay Derby was in fact the most convenient option for me based on the place I had to work during my business trip, and it was a life saver. The room was well equipped and comfortable in my opinion, with all the things a guest need. I also liked the options in the menu of the pub, the food was good, and the staff always very friendly. The only thing I would suggest as improvement is regarding the cleanliness. Well, I didn't request my room to be cleaned on a daily basis because in my opinion is a waste of resources, but even after cleaning, I could spot a bit of dust in some corners, as well as in the hallway and stairs. If I ever pass by Derby again, I want to stop for a visit.

Friendly staff , polite & efficient . Helpful Bev carried my disabled brother’s drink to the table while I brought my tea tray , she chatted politely & had a lovely smile

Great service and staff always make sure your happy. Great range of food on the menu and carvery has a good range of meat and veg . Cooked perfectly . The beef is my favourite

It was a very pleasant experience we encountered no problems the children were happy the adults were happy all in all a very nice trip

Got a table at short noticed even they were mainly reserved on new years day. Good british food. Not tasted carvery so cant say. Good service, very polite.

Had a lovely waitress Tasha absolutely amazing. Definitely visit again especially of she is our waitress. Couldn't be any more helpful and attentive. Above and beyond. Absolutely credit to the company

Fantastic Christmas meal. Great service from Tasha. Great atmosphere in the pub. I will be booking again for Christmas next year

The food was great and very polite staff. I came in with my friends and enjoyed the time we had being at the blue jay definitely recommend to come in with friends and family.

We come to the Blue Jay quite alot and we've never had a bad experience. I think there was a new years eve disco being set up but it didn't disrupt our evening. Food as usual was delicious and came out very quickly. The service we received from the staff, again was lovely as always. Can't complain as usual. I hope everyone enjoyed their night. Happy New Year to you all at the Blue Jay

Visited Christmas Day, tasha was fantastic

Really enjoyed our lunch took my mum who is disabled and one of the chefs at the carvery was so good to her helping her put her veg on .The food was amazing the service and kindness of the staff was amazing the ambience was nice the price for 3 course was very good value for money I can't fault our experience you were all amazing

Had lunch on a Saturday here. The prices were very reasonable. I had a lovely carvery meal. Others had "surf and turf" and mixed grill which they thoroughly enjoyed. The staff were efficient and friendly. My 8 year old niece loved the play area. Can't fault it and will definitely be going again.

Christmas lunch absolutely disgusting baby potato still frozen asked waiter sort it dinner was just warm Christmas pudding brandy sauce was awful 4 of us left pudding did mention to waitress we've gone to blue jay last 3 years won't be doing it next year.rating 0000

The staff are very welcoming and the food is excellent 👌 😀 👍

Enjoyed our Christmas meal, lovely staff(Aletia) excellent service, great atmosphere... merry christmas to all xx

me & my partner went to the blue jay for our Christmas meal on Saturday 21st of December the food was very good as was the service

Excellent, would definitely recommend and return

Fabulous pub and good bar staff....plenty of parking

Ordered drinks at bar polite young man served us. Ordered on qr code at table for food. Food was well presented and brought by polite young lady. Tasty food good price. Had desserts good customer service and communication from waiter, very polite. Had a go at quiz whilst there had a good evening.

Excellent Carvery Sunday lunch - 4 choices of meats, all lovely, and a great selection of vegetables to accompany. Attentive service and staff throughout.

The food was mostly good, my son enjoyed his 100% my gammon was very overcooked. On a repeat visit (28/11/2024) my daughter went up to get carvery and the server was talking over her head to the adult behind her. She tried lots of times to ask a question and was shushed and ignored. Disgusting behaviour.

We went here as a last minute shin dig. Was really good and we will definitely return in the future. Carvery was nice and good prices on the drinks. The only thing I believe could be improved is the quality of the loo roll. It wasn't pleasant if I'm honest. 9/10 from us

Nice cosy stay. Good room size and bathroom. Poor digital reception on TV. Restaurant expensive food below par. Carvery was not hot. Yorkshire puddings were cremated. Easy sign in, however hotel smelt bad outside unfortunately,

Place was not very clean, staff could do with being more welcoming, food was poor quality, expensive for what you actually got, service at bar was poor gentleman whom served us spoke to us with attitude not very impressed st all would not be attending again

Brilliant staff and lovely food recommend for family meal out Menu is amazing too Good quality food Decent priced drinks

All was ok apart from different costs of rooms. We are a party of 30plus, stopping 2 nights, having food and drinks. There's 4 different prices we are charged for same rooms, ranging from £126 for 2 nights, the £168, £176 and our price £193. So £67 pound more for same room type on same day.

Been in a few times wasn't to bad but prices a tad expensive but use there carpark more to eat macdonalds in nice quiet carpark plenty of room (but do take your rubbish with you ) ;)

Blue Blue Jay is my go to pub, always great for a drink and a bite to eat

Very average, not bad but nothing tonwrite home about

Tuesday lunch time not very busy. Quick carvery

Lovely reception and great bar service. Stayed for carvery and dessert 🎂

First time at the Blue Jay taking advantage of the 30% discount on mains. On the whole a good experience, fairly quiet when I ordered food which was delivered quickly to the table. Only negative was that the mushy peas were almost cold, I should have complained but didn't. Will visit again as overall result was a decent meal.

Amazing service staff extremely helpful went above and beyond perfect experience for me and my 2 sons one who is disabled

Hardly any vegetables. Scrag end of beef that they would of served. Food was luke warm and the carvey area looked disgusting. The person serving came out chewing food then wiped his mouth with his hands then picked up the carving utensils. Won't be returning

Great friendly staff Cosy environment We both had a carvery and all the veg was very dry,beef was nice and tender and iv always liked the gravy 😋

Having visited with a 30% off mains voucher sent through that day, opted for here over pther places because of it. Served by a visibly tired and disinterested member of staff, complained he couldnt hear due to ambient noise in the restaurant. When asked for the house white, told “we dont have one” and a greasy list handed out. Most servers know to opt for the lowest price wine as standard if asked by the customer. Transaction comes to payment and discount code shown to server to be told “no you cant use that” with no initial explanation given.. when asked why as it had been recieved that day it was then explained that the small carvery isnt in the criteria and so changed to a regular. Rude abrupt and dismissive, server appeared to irritated by the whole interaction, also with people who were asking where they check in for the hotel. On a plus food was hot, well presented and the young lad clearing tables was very pleasant.

Great Carvery really quick and affordable. Great atmoshere!

Met some school friends for lunch and it seemed to be central to everyone. Food wasn't fantastic but it was edible. I had jacket potato with piri piri chicken. I found the chicken a little hard. The jacket didn't have any butter, that I noticed, and was a little dry. Staff were friendly.

Carvery lukewarm, dry and not very nice. Left a drink on my table while i visited the toilet, when I got back someone had taken it way,asked an employee where's my drink !!!he said I will find out ... never saw him again ,very unprofessional.

Whilst the staff were very friendly and inviting. The chef was Very mean with the meat, you dont get a full slice and it is so thin! A carvery is all about the meat otherwise it would be called a vegery! Would not rush back.

Love the carvery here, saves me cooking it

A very noce clean hotel and restaurant. We stayed one night and were very pleased with our choice. Good location to visit family nearby.

Great carvery and friendly and attentive service. Great gluten free options and big slices of cake.

All the staff are amazing and food was lovely, had a pleasant evening

Great food, great atmosphere and overall a great service, nothing to complain about at all 👍

Great service we had a wheelchair with us and they were so helpful and Gary was so helpful carrying the food

Staff are lovely always polite Excellent food Overall just a welcoming place

Staff very friendly and excellent food

Had a carvery ,meat was old and dry veg under cooked absolutely vile i couldn't eat it definitely would not recommend and we will never return.

Came for breakfast....a little disappointing. Continental breakfast...cereal and a pastry. Full breakfast was not hot and just poor. Coffee was good though!

Very friendly staff. Unfortunately the food was average at best.

Had the carvery on Sunday 29th Sept and it was bone dry looked like it had been sat for a while X was cold and even asked for it to be microwaved .. seemed like they were more focussed on the Xmas menu not great and won’t go back , defo better places in the area .

Lovely clean hotel with attentive staff. The food and service 4 was simply due to night workers not being able to get breakfast when rising. I'd suggest, just an option of cereal/bacon roll and a coffee to be available. You'd have had another £50 out of me that week. The burger I got for breakfast was undercooked in the center. I left the centre square on a skewer and told the staff member who came to check on my dinner and he didn't seem phased a bit.

This was the first time visiting the blue jay for a carvery, the food was cold. I had to ask the staff to reheat my food in the microwave, which they did. But you dnt expect cold reheated food. Unfortunately I will not be revisiting !

The food was ok, we both had the carvery, dogs are welcome. I've never seen a menu for dogs my two loved their roast dinner.

Came for my birthday meal. The food was spot on was hot and tasty. The staff were all friendly and welcoming will be returning soon

Since the blue Jay opened, the decor and tables are looking tired. The selection of real ales has now dwindled to stock items. On busy days it is very hard to get served.

Was a excellent experience food was good service excellent no complaints what so ever

We were there to drop our daughter off to University and wanted a place to just to stay the night. Location was fantastic for our needs and the room was clean and comfortable. Good value for money and we were pleasantly surprised by the condition of the place. Having a pub and mcdonalds opposite the place was an added advantage. Overall we had good time.

The food was exactly as expected and arrived well within a reasonable time. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Love that it's dog friendly!! Seems to be lots things going on (quizs, music). We booked our works Christmas party while we were there.

Good carvery for a very reasonable price, but made all the more lovely by Tasha behind the bar. She was not only helpful, polite and quick to serve us, she also went above and beyond helping an elderly lady to carry her carvery and sort her vegetables without even being asked. All credit to Tasha x

Great staff , good food , nice place to meet family members Special thanks to Andy !

Excellent overnight stay with great service

Very well situated excellent food and carvery.. Hotel clean and comfy.

I Stayed the weekend in the hotel here. It was an ideal location for me as it was a 20minute drive from Dusk till Dawn poker where I was playing. I stayed as a solo traveller. check in was smooth and everything else is straightforward. A nice hot shower a clean room, comfy bed and a Tv. I left something in the room when I checked out. I emailed the hotel and Wayne the assistant manager got back to me straight away and arranged for it to be sent to my home address. Great little hotel and excellent customer service I’ll be back for certain

Great experience, stayed in the hotel for my sons birthday. I asked for a cake or chocolates to be in the room for his arrival. However they sorted it all for me with no charge. Gift bag with sweets and a card for him.

Confusing gratuity system when paying chip &pin which resulted in us paying twice. Manager was unhelpful when trying to resolve the situation. Had to get in touch with Marstons head office to arrange a refund. Who pays a tip before you have food? System needs changing so it doesn't catch more people out. Food Average.

Lovely place to eat and the staff are amazing very friendly

Came for a meal the food was nice and hot staff were friendly and welcoming will be returning soon.

Jamie was very polite and friendly. Gary was amazing very happy, polite, friendly he made our visit a happy one, food was great we all had the carvery,will be going again.