Gelsmoor in North West Leicestershire

Take away meal... Fabulous! Piping hot, way too much food, cooked to perfection. Steak pie, mash, peas and gravy. Christmas pud.and custard for later!

Lovely pub, always welcoming, good service. The steak baguette was delicious! Lamb kofta tasty but a bit dry. Chips and side salad very nice. My only complaint is about the steak.... when diners nearby opt to cook their own at the table, the smell is horrible!! It gets in your hair, on your clothes and stays for the rest of the day. It's a gimmick and why people want to cook their own food when they've gone out to eat is beyond me!

If you want a nice venue and good quality food, the Gelsmoor is definitely the go to place. Visually, the interior is very attractive and the staff are so welcoming and pleasant, which to me, is very important (first impressions). The kitchen staff need to be highly praised too for their hard work and fantastic dishes, whether being starters, mains or deserts. We love it here and came as a family of 6 again yesterday. One of the group said it was the ‘best mash potato’ he had ever had… Well done all, keep up your great standards *****

Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere and food was sublime. We all had steak, cooked to perfection and could immediately tell it was locally sourced and of superb quality. I have known the owners (Steve & Lucy) for over 30 years and have never disappointed. If you live in Leicestershire, or in the vicinity, it’s a must.

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent Food was perfect and service spot on. I don't normally leaving reviews but on this occasion it was needed.

My husband treated me to a midweek meal, we have been here before and never been disappointed. Lovely staff - warm, welcoming and friendly from the moment you arrive. Delicious calamari starter that we shared - huge portion and so tasty. I usually have the hot stone steak but had a chance - Thai curry, delicious. My husband had a hot stone ribeye and it was high quality steak, faultless. We will definitely be back!

Enjoyed a Sunday roast, good sized portions and fresh vegetables. Children’s roast were also excellent. Friendly efficient service and ambience

Great atmosphere with well trained and organised staff. Table of seven all enjoyed the food selected with a special mention, the sea food linguine excellent. All food arrive correct and on time with just the right amount of wait between courses. Will be revisiting. Well done to the owners, the title of my review says it all.

well started off very sad to see they had taken off there best selling starter the spam fritter this would of been a five star if the retro iconic spam fritter was there that being sead the prawn cocktail was very tasty 5/5 the rump steak was very flavory love the hot stone and cooking it with the pink salt peppercorns and butter staff was amazing hope to see them bring the spam fritter back a much try for anyone see u next time G’s

Stunning dishes, it was such a treat to return to the Gelsmoor ! The staff was brilliant and the atmosphere was lovely and not too busy for a Friday night. Our table was ready earlier than expected which was great as we got there half an hour early. We had a very pleasant night. I had the seafood linguine which was really tasty, and I had the best banoffee pie I’ve had in years. Thank you to the chef !

Had a meal two weeks previous, couldn't fault it ,when we returned because the first meal was so good we ordered the same.The chips we're burnt on ends,the fish was placed on top of a pile of chips ,awful presentation,and the fish batter was hard and fat running out the bottom. Could've got the same at local chip shop for a third of price. Won't be going back.

The best staff! Friendly and hospitable, welcoming as soon as we stepped through the door which is a change to most places. Food was lovely, male staff gorgeous, wish I lived closer.

An absolutely delicious meal. Staff very attentive and jovial - an absolutely delightful evening out. Compliments to the chef.

9 family members came here. We all had mains and puddings.There were no complaints at all. All the staff were friendly and efficient.

Went for lunch celebrating my step-dads 80th birthday. The food and service was fabulous. Staff very helpful and polite. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. They were happy for us to bring cakes and balloons. Many thanks.

Amazing place. Lovely friendly staff. The food is fabulous and beautifully presented. Always made to feel welcome when you go in.

Wonderful place to eat if you have dairy and wheat allergies as I do (diagnosed 20 years ago when I was extremely ill not a lifestyle choice)!! They offer regular starters and meals, with allergy substitutes, eg prawn cocktail, battered cod (to die for) & chips, Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimming’s with the Chef talking me thru to make sure I was happy with both the starter and the main course. The staff are extremely polite and attentive. The surroundings are very festive too. Now one of our go to dinner places. Highly recommend.

Went early doors last night 15th November, staff were excellent, food very good , ambiance good, wine ridiculously expensive!!! Large Shiraz £8. Will not be going back.

We have passed this restaurant a few times and it always looks inviting. When we arrived there was some kind a table cock up and our booking couldn't be found, after a few seconds of debate between the senior staff we were seated directly next to the main entrance door. It was a cold wet day and we found this location to be drafty, a couple of a certain age we both left our coats on. The dining area seemed large enough but the tables were crammed in tight it was almost elbow to elbow. We ordered our starters, small portions and overpriced in our opinion. For mains we both had fish and this was the star of the show. We eat out a lot and dont feel that this establishment met our expectations for a £60 lunch.

Friendly , lovely setting , very good staff, nothing is too much for them. Beautiful steak on a stone , fish the size of a whale, Visit quite often . Worth a try , you won’t be disappointed.

9 family members ate here.All the food was tasty and puddings also.Price was average, service was very good.Pub itself is quite large in a nice setting.

A great meal at the Gelsmoor again and would definitely recommend it. This trip was a family birthday and as usual we were treated to a great experience. Always look forward to going for family get togethers and special occasions

Really great food & lovely kind staff who were very accommodating to my 5 year old son. Both the mains & desert were fantastic.

An excellent spot for lunch, adequate parking, very pleasant staff and great food. If in the area again would certainly return.

although the Gelsmoor is a lovely place to go and the staff are excellent ,we were a bit disappointed with the evening meal. We had the fish and chips, but to be honest didn’t find a great deal of fish in there it was mainly batter

This was our first visit here after being recommended it by a friend. Wow just wow it did not disappoint service top notch and food was out of this world , Lovely atmosphere. What more can I say. Our waitress was a wonderful lady called Anna who was attentive , cheerful and extremely lovely and helpful x We will be back

Lovely venue with good service and a nice menu. Impressed with the quality of the food for such a reasonable price.

We go here about once every 10 days Consistently good and staff friendly and hospitable. Food always of good quality and great choice range from pizza through to fillet. The steak on a hot plate are great Wines are nice and beer choice good.

We have been before and will definitely go again. Nice friendly staff, nicely decorated restaurant and a great outdoor space if you smoke or just want a drink outside. Starters were fresh (prawn cocktail for me) and delicious and I can’t recommend the steak on the hot stone for enough. Can’t wait to go back!

We visited 12/07 for our anniversary which was mid week but still fairly busy. We went to the bar to order some drinks to take outside and a very nice young lady said she would bring them out to us and would we like to browse the menu while outside, when it was time to go in we were shown to a table and ask if it was ok and yes it was fine we had a starter, main,dessert and coffee which were all well presented and very tasty. It was our first visit and we will definitely be back.

I was treated to lunch for my birthday, with a dear friend. The Gelsmoor is very welcoming , all staff ver friendly. Restaurant very clean . Outside seating area , family friendly. Food excellent, Had a small fish and chips, it was a perfect size and very well presented ,it tasted beautiful. I enjoyed my visit very much, I am return again this evening with family, still celebrating. Great

Fabulous meal for Father's day today. We had a toddler and baby with us. Great food... me n hubby had the steak stones. Our toddler had the pizza from the kids menu and nearly finished the whole thing! Lovely desserts too. Service was friendly and prompt and they accomodated us needing two high chairs. We've only discovered this restaurant recently as my husband was looking for somewhere that did the steak stones. It's a 15 min drive for us, so we'll defo be back.

The ambiance and waiting staff attentive. My rib eye steak was poor, tough and gristle in spite of being cooked medium rare. The cauliflower and brocolli were seriously undercooked and chrunchy!!wife's filet steak was good. But peas undercooked and mushrooms were in a watery liquid?...

We went for Sunday Lunch with family and friends and we thought that the food and service was great. The meal was delicious and the staff were really good. Will definitely be eating there again

Firstly I must say the three of us totally enjoyed our first visit to this restaurant, the ambience and the excellent staff. The staff were all exceptional, attentive and catered for everything we asked for. We are definitely going to visit again and I want...

This is a lovely restaurant, we eat here often, lovely friendly staff, food is excellent . I’m a little perplexed as to why it stipulates on the menu that the fish is in gluten free flour, then it’s cooked in a fryer with gluten ingredients,...

Lovely restaurant, really friendly and great food. Went for a meal with a large group of extended family. Good variety of food and excellent quality. The salmon curry and duck wraps were excellent. Service was great and a friendly atmosphere. We will visit again when...

Went for the set lunch menu for £10. Had an excellent palma ham and parmesan pizza. Very pleasant, light and airy restaurant. Good ambience. Excellent service. Had difficulty locating the venue though as there was no indication of where it actually was. It could do...

My third time here and not disappointed. We visited Sunday lunch time glad we had booked. I had minted lamb pie and my partner had Sunday roast. Both meals were so tasty, very fresh and piping hot. I had the waffle for dessert and my...

We live in Cornwall but have family in Packington. We regularly visit the Gelsmoor and it never disappoints, we wish there was a similar restaurant close to us at home. It was our little granddaughter's 7th birthday at the end of January and 8 of...

Lovely food. Good value. Friendly, nice, professional and helpful staff who were attentive when they needed to be and left us alone when appropriate and kept us informed. Relaxed, cosy atmosphere with modern and clean decor - everything you want from a restaurant. My new...

Still a nice restaurant with a good food, ambiance and lovely staff but as a Ceoliac only nachos was gluten free as a starter however I had a prawn cocktail with gluten free bread. Main was goats cheese and beetroot as a winter salad. The...

Enjoyed a family Sunday Roast - the food service and ambience were all great. Good sized portions for both adults and kids, tender beef and tasty veg. Clean plates from everyone.

5* steak was served on a hot stone cooked at the table great family meal was had by all, and a reasonable price. would definitely recommend.

Been local to Ashby we decided to try one of the many out of town restaurants, this was a good call for Sunday lunch, we will be back to enjoy the place properly on a Saturday afternoon soon when we don’t have work on a...

3 couples visited here in October, having had a recommendation for the “hot stones” steak experience. The waiting staff were warm, welcoming, efficient and could not have been more on the ball. From the moment we arrived and they kindly brought our drinks outside to...

Had 2 meals here in a week. Amazing fish and chips then Probably one of the top 5 steaks I’ve ever had ( I’ve had a lot of steak) . Fantastic way of serving it and wish I was working in the area for longer....

Four family members came here for a mid week lunch and we really enjoyed the food. Unlike a previous reviewer,we thought the choice of dishes on offer was very varied and the wine list was reasonably priced. We had asked for a quiet table and...

We love visiting the Gelsmoor! We have been several times both as a couple and with family and each time the food is incredible. The Sunday lunch is by far the best in the area - especially the lamb and mint pie which is to...

I found the menu to be very limited and very overpriced for a steak so I settled for a burger which was very dry and I only ate 1/2 of it. My friend did enjoy the salmon skewer. The non alcoholic drinks were small and...

Wow what can I say!!! Fantastic service!! Fantastic food!!! Will definitely be back again Great night celebrating our 35th Wedding Anniversary. Great location nicely laid out restaurant and a reasonable price too thank you

After a couple of recent very average meals out thank goodness we found Gelsmoor. Lovely venue, good staff and proper quality meals, well cooked and tasty. Shall happily visit again.

The worst service I have ever received in a restaurant! A quote from the waitress when questioned about something was “I’m not going to argue with you!” The steak on a stone is not all it’s cracked up to be, we paid £27 for a...

We turned up on a whim without a reservation and were accommodated warmly even though it was fairly busy. Very impressed with the menu choices and opted for the Angus Steak Burger with stilton and Marinated Chicken Skewer with flatbread. Every aspect of the plate...

We visited The Gelsmoor for an evening meal and, although it was busy, we were served straight away. We ordered pizzas, fish and chips and the chicken skewer with flatbread and couscous which all arrived promptly and piping hot. The food was absolutely amazing and...

What a fantastic experience and excellent customer service. I'm funny about meat not being cooked correctly well this time it was down to me as your steak comes out on a lava stone and you cook it to your speciation.

Took my partner and her family there for her birthday. I’d had a long day and was first to arrive, asked the bartender for a drink at the bar on some stools. Was told in a rude and abrupt manner by the barman, I could...

Nice lunch good selection of drinks especially liked the aspells cider. Steak pie looked lovely and the fish and chips were ok i ordered the brie and cranberry baguette which came with a smokey barbacue sauce which seemed a strange addition plus chunky chips. The...

Groot restaurant maar fijne sfeer. Had een etentje met collega's. Bediening was snel en attent. De seafood linguini was heerlijk...

Was recommended to visit this pub by our daughter and we were not disappointed. Very good food and reasonably priced with attentive staff. Covid protocols observed and well worth a visit.

Meet and greet straight away, polite and shown to our tables straight away…. A mind-reading member of staff asked if we’d liked drinks whilst we took a peek at the menu and mentioned some starters like the delicious baked Camembert takes 20 minutes. So we...

We met up with a friend who had travelled up the M42 and then cut across to the Gelsmoor (which was recommended to me - I'm not from the area). I rang and booked a table, which was the wise thing to do as they...

Great communication from the booking weeks ago. They accommodated my requirements and put us in our own private area for our party of 9. We all ordered sunday diner. The food was lovely, the only negative was the lack of vegetables but other than that...

Visited with a small group of friends the other evening. Shown to our table promptly and asked about drinks, staff were happy for us to wait until all our group was there. Once ordered they came quickly. We had a couple of the bread plates...

We heard about the early bird menu from our friends and wanted to give it a try. We were not disappointed, I had the hot stone steak which was delicious, one of the nicest steaks I’ve had! My partner had the Angus burger and he...

from start to finish it was a lovely experience. I had the chicken pie which is always a winner, and my partner had the margherita pizza, no room for desserts but i'll definitely be back!

The meal can only be described as primary school, microwaved, packaged rubbish. We will never be returning. We ordered a mixture of the roasts and Angus burgers. The meat is packaged. The mash is smash. The fries are refried meaning they are over cooked and...

We had a lovely family meal. The restaurant even sourced some extra special fish for two of our family members which we really appreciated. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere, and lovely food. A very memorable event for Grandma!

We booked here for Sunday diner , the restaurant was busy but not full. We was shown to our table which was right by the window over looking the beautiful countryside. Our drinks order was taken and served quickly. We all ordered sunday roasts and...

Went for a family birthday. Really liked the steak on the hot stones. Service was a little slow in terms of topping up drinks and getting the bill but maybe new staff there or need more staff. Really nice food and menu, and all drinks...

Excellent early bird menu , superb food and cook your meat to your own choice. Attentive staff ,good service and lovely clean venue .

We went to enjoy a chilled meal with friends and was rushed from the moment we arrived At one point we asked if the staff were on a bonus scheme for serving Shall not be going again

This is a restaurant that I looking forward to visiting for some time. The experience was ok, although a return visit seems unlikely.

As a coeliac vegan I booked 10 days in advance explaining my dietary requirements and yet there was only a wild mushroom and pea risotto available, no other choice whatsoever on the menu. Unfortunately, this was bland and overcooked and lacked any mushrooms, very disappointing....

Seems to be a popular venue and offers a service and dining experience that is perfectly adequate. Food, service and surroundings are all OK. Would not be my choice, however if looking more a more relaxed intimate dining experience. All a little rushed and the...

Just had the best meal at the Gelsmoor. I found the staff extremely friendly and helpful. I’m a vegetarian and I thought the menu was perfect, with lots of choice. I felt comfortable with regards to the Covid measurements and the staff very understanding. I...

Staff were friendly, helpful & welcoming. The menu choices were very good. You never felt rushed. The food was exceptional & very well priced. Will definitely be going again.

I was really disappointed with our experience at the gelsmoor after hearing such great things about the food/venue! Firstly the decor was very dated and in desperate need of a revamp - who has carpets nowadays! The tables felt like you was at an all...

what a lovely place - food is always brilliant and the team are always happy rto help. a firm regular here!

Just back from a meal here .The best meal we have had in over a years time. Loved it ! The steak was exceptional and the cheese board for pudding was so so good. Would definantly recomend this place to anyone and everyone. Cant wait...

Fabulous service and food. Great covid restrictions in place felt really comfortable. The food was hot, delicious and beautifully presented. The service was good and nothing was too much effort. Will definitely be returning shortly.

This place never fails to impress! I go quite a lot and this time decided to treat my boyfriend. He has the pizza and I had the chicken pie - both delicious 🤤 The service is always top notch - I honestly can’t fault it!...

Absolutely delicious meal. All the staff were cheerful and very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Would certainly go again

We ventured here from Tamworth on Saturday Evening (29.05.2021), for our first date night in over a year due to covid. Like many we couldn't wait to get out for that first special night. I am glad to say we were not disappointed, the location...

So nice to be back at this lovely pub. A big thankyou to everyone for making the day very special Great food as always Will visit again for sure

Went for Sunday lunch, ordered the calamari to share as a starter, 1 X roast beef, 1 X roast pork and a bottle of Shiraz. Everything is very well organised and safe, service was good. Tables were socially distanced food as always is great, well...

Our experience of dining during the Covid period here is brilliant. Totally aware of surroundings and strict procedures and fabulous food choices with value for money. Can’t recommend them high enough.

Very good meal with family, food very good, staff very good, set up for Covid 19 very good. Place very clean, good size car park, staff very helpful. First time but definitely will return and would recommend. Fillet steak very good.

I recently went with a friend to Gelsmoor a free house/restaurant. It was very well organised for the Covid distancing. There was an electronic sign in station on the entrance and someone greeted us and showed us to our pre-booked table. All the tables were...

I met a friend here for lunch mid week. Chose this place as it's half way between where we both live. Covid measures were great, the staff was friendly and helpful, there was a good choice of dishes and the food was very nice. Ample...

As a a group of 6 we were really looking forwards to our night out at The Gelsmoor and we weren’t disappointed! Excellent service - staff were extremely attentive and really friendly. Food and drinks arrived very quickly and were of a great standard. We...

Had steak and ale pie it was a slice served with leeks and peas what came was over cooked peas and a tiny pieces of leek- maybe they had ran out. Overall it looked awful pie was very dry nothing special. Burger was ok yet again nothing special on the menu it states chilli cheese it was cheese with a bit of chilli sprinkled on the top. The rave reviews look impressive but maybe not on our night

Staff and food were fantastic. Never had a bad meal. Would definitely recommend . Can not wait to go back

Great Service & Covid safe, The Gelsmoor shows how it should be done.. Drinks, Food & Hygiene spot on as always..

We visited on the last day of the EOtHO scheme (31st August) we ordered a prawn cocktail, chicken caesar salad to start and we both had the fish and chips for our mains. We haven't been to the Gelsmore since last November and on that visit we also had the fish and chips. On that occasion they arrived wrapped in a linen napkin. Which made the batter on the fish a very soggy mess. As the steam had nowhere to go and made the experience disappointing.Well, on this occasion there was no napkin involved. The batter on the fish was soo crisp, light and delicious. A good decision to get rid of the napkin. The overall presentation of all the dishes was good too. Even in the table next to us had the steak on a stone, even that all looked great presented nicely on a board. Staff are always friendly and helpful and the service is always brilliant. It's currently strange times for everyone, but support the Hospitality industry. We are all in this together. We shall definitely be back, soon. Thank you Gelsmore x

This was the first time eating out with family and this place was great.It has a good clear system, plenty of hand sanitising stations and spaces out seating.They have options for my lactose intolant mum and gluten-free grandad whoch made the experience much easier and happier.I had an Angus burger and it tasted incredible. Full of flavour without being over the top and "exotic". Would be great for a picky eaterHad a Belgium Waffle for pudding and it was a wonderful sized serving. The ice cream was so smooth and tasty, and it had additional tiny biscuit balls which added to the texture.The whole experience was wonderful and definitely recommend

We hadn't been able to meet up in ages due to covid 19 We have eaten there previously because we knew it is always great food and good value The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful There are many things on the menu and hadChicken Ham &Leek pie excellent

Staff were doing a brilliant job making sure everyone was comfortable with all the changes to a dinning experience which has changed since being a regular here.Food as always was top draw

Just been and had a fantastic time at the gelsmoor , covid precautions were 100 % staff cleaning tables & items including Advertising on the tables , menus were via app on ur phone . Regarding the food this was terrific,, well done to everyone involved at this place . Mr Hughes

First things first i have never been so impressed with the safety precautions put in place here. We felt safe from the moment we stepped into the place. We signed in & were taken to a table. You view the menus off your phone.. Another way of keeping safe. Jack, who was delightful, polite, & helpful came across to explain the set up & take our drink order. 5 minutes later we has ordered our meals. My daughter chose the homemade steak pie & I ordered the chicken ceaser salad. Both meals were lovely. 2 pinta of coke, 1 pint of line & soda, 2 meals all for £13.50 in the eat out to help out scheme. The decor was lovely. The food gorgeous but we were so impressed with Jack. He is a credit to them. We will definitely be back to enjoy this lovely find again