Devonshire Arms in Bolsover

I visited this pub with my mum recently whilst visit the area from Sheffield. The home cooked food was delicious, great value for money, and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend.

Stumbled upon this place by mistake. What a find - excellent home cooked food, good menu. The staff were very friendly and helpful and everything was extremely good value for money. Will definitely make the 30 mile trip from Sheffield again as soon as we can.

Great real ale, excellent value food in generous portions, hot drinks, friendly service. Sports TV. .

Definitely worth a visit, lunch was lovely with a choice of 3 meats and plenty of veg. Will definitely be eating there again

Visited here many many times and can honestly say the food is always luvly, maybe sometimes service is a bit disorganised and haphazard but luvly none the less. It is a small family run pub so if your expecting al a carte don't go but if you want tasty food it's the place for you.The only down side is the fact that sometimes its so bloody hot in the restaurant you can't breathe but unfortunately that's due to it being a small pub so I just start opening the Windows. All in All can't fault the Sunday Lunch

I've been here a few times when visiting family in the area, very nice little pub with a nice atmosphere. Always a good selection of drafts and the food is excellent and reasonably priced.

We found this pub in the CAMRA good beer guide. Can recommend the food but service was poor. Felt unwelcome and when served she seemed almost angry. Might have been an off day.

Visited for the first time today,will definitely return,the staff were all young with excellent manners and service was excellent,food was very good for all our party of three

The usually reliable CAMRA Good Beer Guide states that this has been their local pub of the year for "an impressive 11 years running". All I can say is the standard of pubs in this area must be extermely low if that is the case. I wouldn't give it any accolade; in fact I found it a soulless establishment. There are several handpumps, which looked promising, but on close inspection all the ales seemed to be very high gravity - not what I was looking for. The only ale they had under 5 per cent was Theakston's XB at 4.5 per cent, so I ordered a pint of that, and it was not a very nice pint - not sending back territory, just not very appealing. I did not eat here so I can't comment on the food but quite frankly I am not inspired to come back.

Excellent food lovely friendly atmosphere brilliant Sunday carvery lovely helpful staff also nice for just a chilled night out

Sunday lunch is a very generous carvery with at least four slow cooked, tender meats and a great selection of vegetables. I would recommend booking because it's popular and busy. Staff were cheerful and helpful.

Visited with a group of friends. There was a good choice and everything was freshly cooked. The specials board was particularly good value.

4 of us went out for lunch as we do alot here and it wasnt good for a start they gor one order completly wrong and the curry wasnt nice we had 2 steak pies the pastry tasted under done and the chips were burnt and then to top ot off the toilet backed up and went all over my friends leg wen we told some body about rhe meal and the toilet it was like she wasnt bothered at all sage to say we left

I’ve been here several times and the food is always great! Real home cooked food at great value! It’s always a pleasure to eat here.

Arrived for a lunch stop on a long journey. Felt a little unsure upon arrival as there did not seem to be a record of our booking made the previous day. However, the staff were very welcoming, the food was plentiful and very good value. Despite our initial hesitations, we would certainly stop off there again.

Fantastic hostess and cook. Lovely service. Excellent value for money. Felt very welcomed. Nothing too much trouble x x will come again for sure and bring hubby and family x thank you x fabulous food. Great portions x

Decided to check this place out after reading the reviews on tripadvisor. Great place with friendly service. This was an excellent choice, plenty of beer selections. Food was really good, I ordered fish and chips and was not disappointed tasted very fresh. The service was very friendly, we asked a lot of question about the menu and they were very nice and everything they recommended was delicious.

My wife and I booked a room at the Devonshire Arms for our 40th anniversary, which was to include the room, three course dinner, and breakfast, We charged the room to our credit card, upon checking out they charged the agreed amount except said it didn't include the dinner and charged our credit card for the difference without my approval. I have disputed this charge through my credit card.

We have been in loads of times especially on Sundays. Went in a couple of weeks ago with some friends who had traveled down from Barnsley. The Sunday carvery was brilliant as usual and the service and prices are great. They also have a great selection of real ales on offer.

Introduced here about five years ago and regularly popped in at lunchtimes. Excellent range of draught beers and ciders (about five or six taps on at any one time); really good pub food freshly prepared; comfortable lounge and dining area and good bar with tv. Staff very welcoming and attentive. Can't fault it. Ample parking to rear of pub or near local market area.

Good value for money, good size meals, lovely desserts and polite service and very helpful. I have planned to return for evening dinner again in December. Plenty of onsite parking

I very rarely write reviews but felt compelled to write this one based on the worse food experience of my life! The soft drinks certainly weren't branded and tasted foul but that was the least of our concerns. Every item on my plate, with no exception, was bland, over cooked and didn't resemble anything that I'd ever tasted before. I was shocked at the standard of food based on previous reviews. It was so bad both of us left virtually the entire plate. I was going to refuse to pay but my partner didn't want the hassle so he paid and we left. We had to go somewhere else for lunch as we'd not eaten anything and were starving.

I could not fault the food at all, but it was a pity about the landladies attitude. She may have been busy but it is very rude to speak to customers the way she did.

Domingo almuerzo - buena selección de carnes asadas que estaban todas la licitación y se derretía en la boca, amplia variedad de verduras, todo bien (con la excepción de las coles de bruselas duro! ), el personal amable y servicial. Soy quisquilloso con la comida, pero recomendaría ya era delicioso y me encantó! Además tiene un precio muy razonable.

Great Atmosphere Amazing Range Of Ales Foods To Die For Nothings Too Much Trouble For The Staff Been Coming Here For Years. Heres To Many More

Este es un encantador, simpático y pequeño pub. Tiene un par de agujeros grandes en el camino hacia el aparcamiento, pero bien vale la pena el viaje. Es un ganador de múltiples premios camra pub y la comida es absolutamente maravilloso. El personal es encantador...

Una bienvenida muy amable, excelente cervezas y deliciosa comida preparada - ¿qué más se puede pedir en un almuerzo de domingo? En realidad fue incluso mejor, ya que también era excelente relación calidad-precio. Sin duda regresaremos.

Intentamos aquí algunas veces, pero es muy popular y a menudo lleno. Nos las arreglamos para reservar en el día antes de ir y ambos disfrutamos de nuestra comida. Así como una parrilla y una selección de tres o cuatro carnes, también había una opción vegetariana. Incluso preparado por separado de la carne sirve esfera y una salsa vegetariana.

We had been recommended by a friend to try The Devonshire and what a lovely surprise the way this pub has been refurbished is lovely the furnishings and presentation are top quality the food was lovely although we only managed one course and all the staff were very helpful and friendly will definitely return.

Sunday lunch fantastic value and team there are always very welcoming. Food is of excellent quality.

Good home cooked food nice atmosphere lovely menu but Sunday car very a must good value for money also sell real ales which are changed regular

Last minute decision for Saturday lunch so hadn't reserved in advance. A local community pub serving a wide range of food, hadn't looked at the menu but heard a party of 6 next to us ordering a variety of meals. Specials board had a good selection of mains and desserts, the two of us decided on liver and braising steak both with chips and vegetables followed by chocolate fudge cake. Didn't have to wait too long, food was perfect temperature, good portion size, fresh vegetables and proper home made chips. Eat at a number of pubs in Derbyshire, don't normally post reviews, but this is a hidden gem.

Went here for a family birthday meal, carvery was ok but as soon as we sat down all food was whisked so felt abit rushed

Rearly good value for money you may have to wait but it's worth it all freshly made and the sweets are lovely

Just had a really nice lunch here thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was hot and served nice and quickly will definitely recommend it.

Had an impromptu meal here with some friends. Had to wait a little while but it was good pub grub, well presented and the staff were very friendly. Well worth a visit.

Had a lovely meal here whilst over in south Normanton for a conference. Lovely food, friendly staff and incredible value (£6.45 for two courses, I had to do a double take!). The steak and ale pie was lovely and really enjoyed the treacle sponge! My daughter loved her chocolate and cream waffle. Definitely recommend this pub

Eaten at the Devonshire a few times now. Last time was with a club group, we had private use of one room, food choice (including dessert) was very good and there is a choice of fine beers. In fact you can try a small measure of beer before ordering the full pint.

Friendly & efficient service on a busy day.Good pub grub at reasonable prices.An interesting range of beers & ciders, unfortunately I was driving!

I love this place excellent food and plenty of it !Amazing service and value for money cannot fault it as always ! The staff are second to none !!!!

Starters were good, mains were disappointing, just assumed we didn't want desserts. Don't have the lasagne! Rude staff members expect for the waitress with brown hair, I think I over heard that her name was HannahFood and alcohol is cheap and good pricing though

We were very disapponted with our main meal but enjoyed the sweet. It was VERY noisy! They concentrate on quantity rather than quality!

Honestly I m not the biggest expert on british pubs, but what I can say is: food was good, beer offered (especially the IPA) were awesome and the service was fast and really kind! Prices are competitive! Cheers and see you again!!

We have been going back there for years always consistent both food and service.Freshly cooked. Land lord and Land lady always pleasant and welcoming.

Come here regularly, the food is freshly cooked to order. Have to recommend the sizzlers and fajitas, absolutely beautiful! Great food for great price

The Devonshire does a great carvery. Have been a few times on a Sunday and always had a really nice carvery. We booked for the Christmas fayre. The carvery was delicious, starter was a bit simple but pudding yummy. Staff very friendly. Could do with a card machine as only accept cash.

Been going here for years. We have travelled many miles to have expensive carver's etc all round Britain, but we keep coming back here. Great staff and friendly atmosphere, plus a cheap fantastic carver and well priced beer!

This place is lovely food and good value for money ! I've been a few times the Sunday Carvery is delicious!

met my sister and her husband there last week, right on the Main street it is a gem of a pub.... serves real ales and delicious home cooked food, two courses for about £6.45 !! unbeatable will go again soon

good sunday lunch with all the trimmings good real ales intimate eating diner friendly staff not sure of their main menu not had anything from it

We had an amazing meal last night all cooked to perfection! The hospitality was second to none. From the moment we arrived we were made welcome by the locals. The landlady Trish is a remarkable lady and so friendly. We will definitely be going again. We would also like to meet the rest of the family especially Lily :-). Thanks again Trish for a truly lovely meal and hospitality! Lesley, Alison, Jo and Brina xxx

Passing through on the way to a dinner dance in Oxford.Tuna melt - cheese wasn't melted, tuna not drained properly and bread stale. Scampi and chips were undercooked and still dripping with over-used frying oil. Needless to say we were both hungary and ate most of the food. It sat heavy on the stomach and was regurgitated a couple of hours later.

I first visited this pub for a carvery on a Sunday with my family, the staff are very friendly and the owners talk to you like they have known you for years which I found nice.The food is great and the meat is amazing with plenty of it, the plates weren't huge so the next time I went in I had the huge mixed grill plate which was more like an episode of man v food.I had to pay a little more for the huge plate but it was worth it! And when you consider the carvery is just £6 bargin!I've had the mixed grill which was 37oz of meat which took some finishing but was great.I've had the white wine beef sizzler which was again great!Had the brazing steak today and pudding off the specials board for under £6 which was amazing!Great pub great staff and amazing home made pub food.

Visited on a Saturday lunchtime as we were in the area and had spotted the pub listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Initally worried by the TVs, pool table and games machines; but no problems as the eating area has been kept quiet and uncluttered.The pub serves good value pub food and the beer is very well kept. The food seems to be cooked fresh and there was a steady trade from locals, which is always a good sign.The staff are also very friendly. All in all a very satisfactory visit.

The best sunday lunch, all freshly cooked, value for money anywhere. £6.Mon-Sat meals cooked to order midday to 8pm.Specials board 2 courses for under £6.Great selection of beer and cider.Friendly staff and customers.I highly recommend it.

We have been comin here for years and it is the only place where you can get home cooked 'proper chips' none of the skinny fries or fat wedges'. Trish caters for everyone, and the Sunday carvery is amazing it is the next best thing to cooking yourself with out the pots. Other places charge a lot more for microwaved food, this is all fresh n beautiful, believe me once you try it you will be back.

If like to say the quality of the good for the price is very good here! I had the cheese burger meal and the chips were home made, bun was fresh and like it had just arrived from a bakers and even the cheese was good! All meals came with a generous side salad and cost no more than £10 with a pint! Would recommend to anyone!

Very handy for a stop just off Junction 28 of the MI as we were cutting across to Matlock. Friendly, not an overly swish place, but for me the beer is the main draw and this has a great selection it would seem. I had a wonderful Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby beer & a great value sausage & onion sandwich to put any one of a number of cafes and fast food outlets that I can think of to shame.

Been a couple of times for a meal and must say was not disappointing. The last time I visited there was 10 of us and we had no complaints. Saying this is just a pub the food is excellent and would recommend for anyone wanting a good meal that is not expensive. The food is all served together even when you are in a large party, OK you have to wait a while for your meal but that is because it is cooked fresh to order and you can tell as the food is hot and delicious.

15 years we having been going for a sunday carvery at a local competitor - but as the standards fell so low we decided to try an alternative - The Devonshire Arms. Uur son had been before and reccommended it to us. On entering we were greeted by the wonderful smell of roast meats, we were served at the bar by a very pleasant young man and given a table by a pleasant waitress. The carvery left nothing at all to be desired. Firstly we were asked "how many yorkshire puddings"! then the choice was ours. In addition to mashed and roast potatoes there were no less than 7 veg to choose from! All cooked to perfection. The surroundings were small but pleasant and clean. We will definately be making this our regular for Sunday lunch from now onwards. Sometimes , when family come there are as many as 17 of us but I am sure they will cope very well if we let them know in advance.

We visited after a review from a friend.. we were very disappointed.We waited for over 40 minutes..only for my food to arrive which was a small butterflied chicken breast and the smallest plainest side salad ever known to man. AKA 2 slices of cucumber, a quarter of a tomato and half a handful of iceberg lettuce. We also had a chicken sizzler in white wine sauce with chips which looked like a pile of gloop on a iron platter. It was very bland.We wouldn't have minded that the meals weren't great because that would have been reflected in the price, but considering we were the first in and had to wait so long! We really felt sorry for the groups of people arriving for meals after us.. they are probably still waiting.

The best carvery I've ever had , 5 choices of meat or you can have 'The Full Monty' , thats a bit of each !! Loads of different veg , everything well cooked , if you like rare ( yuk ) don't go . The tastiest Sunday Lunch I've had away from home in many a day . Well done to the very pleasant staff and owners .

I decided to try this place as it had been awarded Pub of the Year for five years running by the local branch of CAMRA.On arriving the welcome was somewhat muted, and the first pint of beer which was poured for me looked like mud. This was however exchanged without question, and the subsequent (different) beers which I had were very good.I had a rather longer wait than I would have liked before the waitress arrived at my table, but once she had arrived, she was charming, and was the best thing about the pub that night.The food was also below par. A T-bone steak which was ordered rare, came medium rare, but with the leathery texture which suggests microwave defrosting prior to grilling, although of course I can't be certain that that is what happened.I would not on the basis of that visit be able to recommend it.