Blue Peter Pub in Derby

We Visited today, nice and clean, quick service and the carvery staff were lovely and friendly with our five year old made her day.

Been for a meal staff was very welcoming especially Sophie she helped us with anything we needed definitely recommend and will be going again

Came here before our flight, food was amazing as always. Thank you to Sophie the waitress very attentive and helped when we needed anything x

I visited the Blue Peter Shardlow Road for lunch on Wednesday 11th September. I used the voucher i had for my birthday meal.The lady who served the drinks at the bar and took my carvery order gave excellent customer service.l waited for several minutes at the carvery as there was no one serving.I look around, there was a member of staff at the pizza counter, he noticed me and came over to serve me,he became flustered so went into the back and the carvery sever came out.He did not say hello, he just proceeded to rant to the server at the pizza counter that he was busy and had jobs he needed to do,saying only 2 staff members and if jobs did not get done they would have to wait until next morning.He proceeded to serve me as though nothing had happened.The experience spoilt my lunch I did not enjoy my time at the Blue Peter,i have many times over the years always had a good experience. Pat McKenzie patmck379@gmail.com

Myself and wife ate here on Sunday 11 August 2024. We have left positive reviews before but today was a disaster. The carvery was great as always. Beautiful quality meat. Nice chef doing the carving. The problem was a paralytically drunk yob and his black alsatian dog. I pitied the blokes missus as she was stone cold sober, heavily pregnant, and was looking at the floor whilst he let his dog off the lead in a dining area and slurred loudly extolling the virtues of allowing his dog to do as he pleased. 1. The pub shouldn't let dogs in an area where people are eating. 2. He was so drunk and had a fresh pint of lager in front of him. The bar staff should have stopped him buying any more beer. We ate our delicious carvery as fast as we could to get away from the guy. The table next to us had to put up with the guy's dog begging for food at their table. This was 6pm till about 6.30pm today Sunday 11 August 2024. If the Blue Peter management want to see the offending person on their cctv he was wearing a blue vest with a black alsatian puppy (about 4 months old and large) with his wife/ girlfriend sitting at the table in the corner next to the fire exit in the dining area (left of the carvery serving area). What were the staff thinking allowing a dog in an area where people are eating? Shocking. It spoilt what should have been an enjoyable Sunday lunch.

Came for breakfast for mine and my grandads birthday. Food was amazing. Service by Sophie was amazing as usual. Won’t go anywhere else for breakfast or carvery. Thanks again x

Rude and defensive/abrupt Manager at the Blue Peter branch in Derby Refused serving me for no reason at all, was polite but he was the complete opposite

When it said All Day food we thought we would try here and have a meal out and drink. We got there , ordered a drink to find that last orders was at 8. I cant see the point in running a pub/restaurant if it cant stay open the same time as all the other places in Derby. I don't think the Management wants to put the effort in and i think its really sad.

Food was terrible, roast potatoes were not cooked, nothing was home made, food was very poor quality and was very bland. But the staff were lovely and very welcoming

Want for breakfast today Brilliant service from Sophie she was outstanding definitely Recommend going always makes my day

Come for breakfast served by Sophie and she was amazing love coming here and seeing her she makes my day and always a pleasure to see her

Really nice food and Anthony was great! Very attentive and customised our pizzas to our liking. All staff really friendly

Brilliant carvery went with family staff brilliant couldn’t do enough for us Very polite There was a staff member Jacqueline who was very good and empathetic with my granddaughter Would definitely recommend this friendly pub food was delicious Thank you

I took two guests there today. We were very pleased with the polite service. The elderly gentleman was looked after very well. We will call again.

On arriving we were met by the very friendly bar staff as usual. Ordered the regular sized carvery, The server did not offer any kind of welcome or any form of customer interaction. Felt unwelcome and not a good experience at all. To top it off he cut the meat so thin and the portion so small it was like a kids menu. Had to question the portion size for the price paid and he begrudgingly sliced off an other wafer thin piece of meat. Bar is great, food service dismal and I would advise you don’t eat here!

Nice hot food good variety of breakfast items nice to have breakfast pizza and fried bread shall go again soon

There have not been many years that I’ve missed going out for Christmas Day Dinner. So it’s 2023 and my neighbours who have never ate out on Christmas Day decided that this was the year to go out together. We booked a table for the four of us, but since we booked I had unfortunately broken my fibula and was in plaster up to my knee. So on the day I hobbled in with a borrowed wheeled walker and we were shown to our table. Drinks arrived quickly and the staff were superb from the time we sat down on arrival to leaving. Our starters were brought to our table and I can honestly say it was the nicest tomato soup I’ve tasted in a very long time. The carvery was superb and I’d like to thank the staff for helping me with my plate. Our desserts were brought to our table. We had crackers and a bag of Quality Street Chocolates each on our table too. If I hadn’t have been in plaster I would have stayed longer into Christmas Day afternoon. I would certainly return for Christmas Day as the food and service were all excellent …. Hats Off to all the Staff !

Visited for a carvery. Meat was dry, very! stingy amount of meat (barely 2 small slices and I'm Not a big eater. I regularly visit a sister pub (same chain in the area) and receive more meat for a SMALL carvery! Let alone a standard at a few £s more. Roast potatoes awful (sad, fat laden) left them. Gravy pot was under the heat lamps so spoon was too hot to use. No after follow up 'is meal ok' just collected plate. Won't bother again and suggest you do the same. Too interested in doing take outs for people who's paid 1/3 of what I paid so yes less than impressed!

We came here last year for Christmas lunch and was so blown away. We knew we would go this year. We did and honestly it did not disappoint. Delicious food and the nicest staff who couldn’t do more for you. They had an excellent system of taking table by table to the carvery station, to avoid massive queues. The biggest thanks again, will be returning!

We decided to come here as friends came for Christmas Dinner last year and had a good meal and we lovely Christmas day dinner today. Service was excellent, no big queue at the carvery and the food from start to finish was great. We all said we would come again.

Good food but slow service. The carvery was excellent and very filling. The place feels dated and a little dirty but the staff do clean the tables.

Was here a few nights ago for a meal and it was very good as usual. The staff were great and couldn't do enough to make our evening enjoyable .

Went for a Carvery which was excellent the staff were great and couldn't be more helpful when it came to advice etc

i ordered takeaway beef carvery for work, i'd not been for many years so thought i'd give it ago. the meal came and it was all the off cuttings of beef, not slices- it was so tough the dog wouldnt even eat it. why save all the off cuts and give it to customers having takeaway? i rang up to complain and took the whole thing back. i arrived and the chef had removed the joint of beef, all that was left on display was turkey. he was packing another box up for me when i arrived and had given me abit of everything, i thought well thats a nice gesture. i did mention if thet hadnt the beef then to have contacted me, the chef said there was beef available but that the last bit was now in the tray he was making up for me? i got to work and the turkey the chef provided was once again all the fat, and a piece of turkey bone which was sharp, the beef given to me was once again off cuts and low and behold there was a peiece of string still on the beef? it was so disgusting i threw the lot and ended up not having any teat all night. i will never return and never order from here EVER AGAIN.

Tried to book xmas dinner from August explained it was for a table if 16/18 got family coming from Australia. Tried numerous time either ringing or going in everytime the ladylady was either on holiday off or ill and no one else could take the booking not even the LANDLORD??? Eventually was told after sending my 78 year old mother in twice as I was on holiday that it was doubtful they could accommodate that many people we even said 2 tables were OK but they were reluctant to do this. The helpful advise from the landlord was " Have you tried anywhere else" So i would suggest if your thinking of booking xmas dinner here take the landlords advise and try somewhere else.

Had a takeaway carvery from here, the food was delicious and generous portions with a good variety of vegetables, one of the best carveries I've had.

Food was lovely .staff friendly. Clean tables..good childrens selection. Thank you, we will return..

Beautiful carvery as usual Served brilliantly by Sophie as usual Wouldn’t go anywhere else for a carvery now

Carvery was fresh. The staff couldn't do enough. Best carvery I've had in ages. Thank you I'll be back.

We only went in for a drink or two but found the staff very accommodating and the place clean and tidy . Will have to try the food next time we’re here .

Great atmosphere, lovely food and great staff and management, great place for a quick bite to eat or a family meal

Great meal with hubby. Food great, freshly cooked, delivered to table in a timely manner, great service. Jackie was very polite and attentive

Amazing food as always , staff were brilliant. Lovely pub to visit. Can’t wait to go back. Guy who was on carvery was so friendly to our little one and the management were fantastic

Dont have their delivery we have had one good one couple average and todays worst ever will not use again. They want us to complain to uber! Like uber put the food on the plate. Manager couldn't care less, gave him option to correct before...

I had a takeaway carvery from here and wasn't disappointed. The box was full of an assortment of vegetables, meat, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. It was still hot when delivered and tasted delicious, I will definitely be ordering again.

Out with friends last night. We had an excellent meal. We chose the Carvery. Everything on the Carvery looked appetising. Service was great. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Carvery was great last night. There were four of us and the beef, turkey and gammon were all cooked to perfection.

Went in for breakfast, they had an amazing choice of food to pick from, Katie was very polite and did everything she could to make the experience an amazing one.

Lovely food, calm and quiet atmosphere, polite staff and overall a nice place to go for either drinks or food

Came for a family meal and it was a lovely time. The staff especially Sophie were great and couldn't do enough to make our evening good

Had a great night with friends. Sophie the member of staff was very helpful and couldn't do enough to make our evening enjoyable.

Wife and I ate here on Sunday 9 July 2023. Terrific carvery. Beautiful meat and veg. Efficient, well run outfit. The only wee point of concern is that the cooker broke down. It didn't affect us as we'd just got our dinner before the news...

I come down to the blue peter with my daughter and granddaughters and had beautiful food and the stuff Sophie and Katie b was warm and welcoming and so so pleasant

I come for lunch and got to say the place was clean and the stuff was pleasant and the food was lovely

Came and had a fantastic breakfast on Sunday the chef behind the carvery was pleasant and chatty when we came up he gave us our plate and proceed to tell us help yourself and we can go back for more if we require

We went on the Tuesday special evening for 2 4 1 Pizza. Both Pizzas were perfectly oven fired cooked and were tasty. The restaurant was spotlessly clean and the service was very friendly and the staff had time to chat with us. This was our...

very clean, friendly atmosphere served by Sofie and Jacqueline who were very friendly and helpful. 1st time we visited for several years. The food is excellent and great value for money. The guy on the carvery was very polite and helpful.

We came in for a carvery originally and spotted the Meat Feast Calzone. Carvery went out the window. We had fresh calzones made by Pru and they were absolutely delicious! The dough was soft and thick, tasty meat and plenty of garlic! We have never...

Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Great service, attentive staff, really looked after us. Definitely be back soon.

not been here before as just moved to the area, people mentioned this was very much a locals pub so I did have my reservations about it, but I must say it wasn't the vibe i got at all. All the staff were very welcoming...

I come for dinner with some friends the stuff was friendly and food was brilliant the plans was clean

What a fantastic lunch it was all staff presently presented and the food was amazing we had a carvery and a burger would definitely visit again

Breakfast great no problems and plenty of food and choice, One of our family was unable to join us, so had a takeaway breakfast. And Charged full Breakfast price once we was ready to go Our takeaway Breakfast was packed by a member of staff...

Food was fantastic staff are very friendly and helpful couldn't do enough for us plenty of choice and all steaming hot

Ate here on a Sunday lunchtime. OK the pub is in a bit of a rough area but we were very impressed with the carvery. Couldn't fault it. Efficient staff that were clearing and cleaning vacant tables quickly. We hadn't booked and turned up on...

Food was absolutely beautiful! And refillable drinks! Staff were also friendly and helpful! I’ll definitely be back.

I went for breakfast with some friends and the stuff are friendly and breakfast was hot and nice and the place was clean

We came for Christmas lunch today and just wow. The kindest staff, absolutely delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. Christmas songs, crackers and good vibes all round. Great value for money, huge thanks to the hardworking staff on Christmas day. Will definitely do again!

Just had roast beef carvery, beef cooked beautifully,staff always friendly and helpful, always kept clean,will keep coming back and recommend to family and friends.

Came in with the family and the staff was lovely and help full and the carvery and the dessert was lovely.

Came here with our family of 12, fantastic carvery and lovely staff! Affordable and delicious! Will be back again.

Booked the Blue Peter for a family meal. All had the carvery which was delicious, especially the gammon and gravy. Kids who are usually very picky ate the lot. Friendly staff and great service. Will be going back.

Came here for family meal, great carvery and good value for money. All staff from bar staff to chef were very helpful and polite, very good service.

Friendly lady at the bar... Equipment to get food out studily hit kid crying next us from burning his fingers... Told which I accept to use tongs but y woukd I wanna burn my hands and fingers... No sauagers ready till we were ready to...

I felt I had to write a review about this visit as I noticed a family at another table leaving a bad review when the staff at the blue Peter could not have been more accommodating to them & their needs even though they were...

Me and my friends went for a meal at the Blue Peter and we were given such a lovely welcome. Sharon was very accommodating and let us sit in the beautiful conservatory area. Will be returning very soon as

Smashing meal, generous portions, lovely friendly staff, highly recommend. Hot food, well cooked too!!

I went to the blue peter and i must admit i was surprised as the out side does not like very inviting but boy was i glad i did the carvery was amazing the best in derby

The burgers at the blue peter are great value for money i was going to have a dessert but they filled me up so much so i will have to have that next time

I have been revisiting this pub the last few months due to the amazing carvery they produce. The food is always hot and cooked to perfection, I couldn't make a better Sunday roast myself at home. The service is also fantastic and I cannot fault...

I have started to visit the Blue peter with my husband quite regularly now after we decided to visit for the first time around 2 months ago. We had decided to pop in as we both fancied a carvery lunch but did not want to...

I ordered a breakfast wrap with sausage today which included Blue Peter’s own homemade wrap filled with sausage, hash brown and a free range egg. The cost of this was £2.79. When the food arrived it was still warm and arrived quickly which was nice....

Such a great atmosphere and such great food at such good prices. Staff was lovely and really accommodating and always went the extra mile to help will definitely be returning as such a enjoyable pub!!!

I recently went here for what was supposed to be a lovely family meal.It was a Sunday and I really fancied the Chip Shop Platter from the menu.After ordering I was told it would be between 40 mins to an hours wait.They eventually brought me Fish and Chips which I said was the wrong order and showed them my till receipt.15 Minutes later they came back with some food on a bigger plate but it was obvious they had just scraped it onto the larger plate but it was still minus the Battered Sausage.This eventually arrived and looked like something an Egyptian Mummy had lost .On the whole a very disappointing lunch.

There are many good carveries but if you want a great carvery you won’t go far wrong with the Blue Peter. The beef is amongst the best that I have tasted and the vegetables are often changed for variety. I find I feel slightly let down by other carveries, having had this one over many years. I am astonished at how quiet this carvery is in the evenings so if you want great food wit not too much hustle and bustle and with one of the most competitive prices around, I urge you to try this place. I am sure you will return … but at the very least you will have tested my views against your own standards … Thanks for another great meal Blue Peter.

So nice to see a new manager and what a turn around breakfast was fabulous. It was awful before I'm sure customers will come flooding back.

We had a fantastic time. Great food and brilliant service. We’ll be back again soon I’m sure. Thanks

Visited here a few days ago with my partner and young child. Lovely friendly and attentive staff. And the food was great. Will definitely be back again soon. Thanks for a great experience

Called in as was staying away for work. While the restaurant wasn’t overly busy, the Carvery look hot and appetising. Ordered at the bar, girl who served me was very bubbly and welcoming. Food was as hot as it looked and tasted really good. Thank you and if I’m in Derby again I will definitely visit again

I would not recommend using this pub at all for food... I av just ordered a carvery for myself and kids 1 of which is type 1 diabetic and had took her insulin.... basically the food turned up my daughters came with no potatoes no veg nothing apart from meat and Yorkshire pudding and a burnt sausage... others were cold lumpy mash dried up roast potatoes and manky veg... I rung manager to explain I wasn't happy and basically told there is nothing he can do... I am a single mum and av just used my last bit of money ordering this food which I use lightly and don't get nothing else till tomoz so now I'm left with no money and no way of feeding my kids I explained this to be told again nothing he can do... I explained my daughter is diabetic and needs food or she will drop into a diabetic coma again to be told nothing he can do... how disgusting and I will be taking matters further

This was a very good car very. Cheap but with excellent food. Good service and good range of food. Highly tecommended

Hot, fresh, excellent food and a good selection. Beautiful carrots, fabulous meat and divine cauliflower cheese! 😍 Super friendly and attentive staff which is wonderful and thoroughly cleaned! Thank you! Would highly recommend and definitely return! 🎊

Friendly / helpful staff. Good choice, all hot! 🍵 We were hungry & cold, we were certainly warm & full afterwards! A big thank you! We will return! 🙏

With my Assistance Dog, friends and I went to the Blue Peter today (16 Oct) for breakfast. Made welcome by the staff. Nothing was too much trouble, asked for a jug of water for the dog bowl which was promptly brought to us. Breakfast was great, we tried the waffles which to us were a new item. Well cooked, hot and very tasty. Thanks to the staff on duty. Best wishes.

Had a amazing breakfast here today and such friendly staff corin and Sophies.service with a smile is a must and they most definitely delivered 😀

Breakfast yesterday. We found the staff very friendly, Sophie was helpful and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was hot, well presented and plentiful. Customers did socially distance in the queue. You now make your own toast again, but hot drinks are served to you, we had a pot of tea between us so that we didn't have to keep asking for top-ups. Lovely morning out.

We have just moved in around the corner and wanted a break from unpacking boxes... What a great move! Anthoney, one of the Chef's, was the absolute highlight! Nothing too much trouble! They didn't have strecky bacon due to a supply issue but more than happy to accommodate for a swap witch we were more than happy with. There was a little bit of a wait for the food, nothing that we would normally complain at but Anthony was streight to the table before we could question advising that it wouldn't be too much longer, fantastic service that I would not have normally expected from a Chef. When the food did arrive, it was delicious, especially for the price point! I would really recommend the calamari, it was cooked beautifully! The bar team were also really welcoming and friendly, serving a fantastic and refreshing pint. Overall, a great first experience of the pub, and I can garentee we will be back! Thank you to the team that we’re working today!

Lovely place to sit and eat, food was amazing. Definitely coming again. All staff are very friendly and welcoming

A friend and I visited for breakfast this morning. All social distancing policies in place. We were impressed with how the establishment has adhered to this. Chef was polite and efficient. Katie the waitress was so helpful and polite, she is a credit to the Blue Peter. Kind, courteous and brought us drinks/toast when we requested them. We even asked for two separate receipts, which was not a problem (one cash and one card). If I had to make a small criticism it is that there is no guidance as to which door you leave from. We went to the main door and were advised otherwise. However no signs in place. Hopefully soon this wont matter. Thanks Blue Peter, you were brilliant today.

Was offered to order and pay on the app at my table being a family this seemed a bit quicker for us. Fast service food was fresh. Will be returning

Great service even with the current restrictions. Staff were friendly and efficient. Definitely be back. Had a great time.

Lovely food!! Great service! Hard workers always on the go. Never had a bad meal here and the prices are amazing

Just had food delivered thu uber eats and its was amazing.hot and delicious 😋will deffo order again

We have been here allot to eat indoors. But yesterday we enjoyed the best delivered carvery we have had. Delivered to the door, Stacey explained very nicely on the phone how it worked it arrived piping hot and very generous portions. Will definitely visit again.

Fantastic food but more importantly the service was exceptional! Big Thank-you to Julie you are a credit to the Blue Peter!

Popped in for breakfast the food was good the staff were and always are great as I only live round the corner I use this pub regularly and have never had a problem there

Absolutely loved the service, great food, great beer that I drank. Jenny was the lady who served us was great and promp.. will definitely be visiting again soon

Amazing meal and the waitress julie was such good help food and drink was so nice and didn't have to wait long at all deffo go back again

Popped in after work for a turkey baguette and chips. Freshly made and hot chips. Team are friendly and nothing was too much for them.

Came for breakfast today was fantastic good service with a smile polite team and very filling to keep me going till tonight will be returning