Hickory's Smokehouse Derby in Derby

First visit and won't be the last. Enjoyed the food, which I was pleased to see came in a good portion size. To many places have reduced portions down to childrens meals. We had a mix of dishes between four of us, and we all enjoyed it. Only gave four stars for two reasons. One floor area was unfortunately left with a number of discarded food items in the area we had been seated. Two for the price we didn't really expect to have children running around our table. This is more the parents' fault than the restaurant. Perhaps an adults only area would be a good idea. These issues didn't spoil our experience and will certainly return.

We tried the platter for two but were a bit disappointed. The ribs were cold, while the other items were served piping hot as expected. That said, the cornbread was lovely, and the pulled pork beans, though flavorful, were a bit overpowering. We’d return but would opt for a different dish next time. The staff were fantastic—friendly and attentive throughout. When my wife accidentally left her birthday doughnut behind, a team member had kindly set it aside just in case we came back, which we really appreciated!

Our 1st visit and certainly won't be our last. I loved the feel of the place, especially in the booth.. Attenttive staff, friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing that's all I can say. 4 different meals and all highly rated. 5* well deserved 👏 🙌

We've been here a few times now. Staff are always friendly and food has consistently been good. The cost does reflect this though.

The waiters are nothing like down south kindest waiters I have ever met. When they brought a spare beer mistake on order they let me keep it free of charge. When I was leaving the waiters also delighted me with 2 free bears as a good luck for my interview tomorrow. Also to top it off refused to accept any more than a 7 percent tip. As for the food the brisket was brilliant absolutely amazing Infact all the smoked food was really good. However hickory smoke house had a tendency to lather these delicate and brilliant pieces of meat with a msg filled acidic tomato barbecue sauce ruined the meal and made it slightly unpleasant. I recommend requesting such sauce separately in a bowl as to still get the experience and full taste of some of these smoked delicacy’s (unless you enjoy barbecue sauce ) ps tacos where smashing

Lovely waiter, great food, can't wait to go back

We were there on a Tuesday and there weren't many people inside. We had to ask the waitress for popcorn which she didn't bring. My sister ordered a rum cocktail, it was expensive, around £10 and there was no rum in it, you couldn't even taste it. This is a scam. We also ordered a sandwich combo for £11.99 with a soda and my sister didn't get a drink. What's more, when we asked for the bill it showed a higher amount on the payment terminal screen than the one on the bill. It was a midweek day when the restaurant wasn't busy at all, so they should be able to serve 2 tables without any problems, but there are so many mistakes this time...

Had a great time at Hickory's today. The brisket and the dipping sauce were excellent. Also had a root beer float which was presented nicely and I enjoyed it very much. I shared a side of pretzel garlic bread with cheesy dip and tatertots (would particularly recommend the pretzel rish) and a dessert with my wife and we each had a main course, we were both fit for bursting at the end of it. Staff were very pleasant and the atmosphere was nice. With it being a wednesday lunch, naturally it was fairly quiet. But the décor made it feel cosy. There was a kids playground onsite outside as well as a cinema room with about 10 seats, so would entertain the kids and compliment the free popcorn you receive. We shall definitely be going back at some point and maybe sample the brunch menu which looked delicious.

I was expecting a bit more for the food. But everything else is fine.

What a place food is out of this world 🌎

Went to Hickory's for a celebration with friends. The waitress was friendly and the space we were given was great, it's a massive place and we sort of had our own area at the back. Its fairly family orientated with stuff to do for children which is always a plus The food was mediocre, I had the brisket which was dry. Other people in our party said they were also disappointed by the food, although some others did enjoy theirs. My wife's meal came out much later than everyone else's and that was only after we asked the staff where it was, it seemed like it had been forgotten. Did enjoy the fact they brought out sparklers and doughnuts and then sang to us for our celebration though. Overall I had an average experience.

Fabulous food, staff were very friendly too. Would most definitely recommend to others.

My first time at Hickory's was a good experience. The first thing I had was a vanilla milkshake, and that was very nice and presented well. Waited a bit too long to be told our table was ready. We did pre book our table. But a lack of communication left us standing at the bar to be seated. I ordered frickles as a side dish and chicken, bacon waffle for the main dish. The waitress Janet was very helpful and helped the group to pick our food and get it all out together as we were running abit later than expected. The food was great and very tasty. Crispy fried chicken with maple syrup was delicious combination with the Crispy bacon waffle. The waitress then cleared the table and went to sort out the birthday treat for Owen. It was his 14th birthday meal and she went above and beyond to make sure that our meal was good. Overall a good time with family and would definitely be happy to visit this place again.

Food was cold and had to be returned. Later had some severe stomach issues, and other unpleasant symptoms. Have been there previously, when all was ok. Will now think twice about a return visit. Disappointing overall, as it is not particularly cheap experience.

Nice place to eat, few of us went for food and wasn't disappointed.

Definitely come again! Food was incredible!! Love the free popcorn

Beef brisket was great Lots of kids charging about early on!

Quite small portions but really nice service and atmosphere

Not much to add, great food and service. It's our regular Super Bowl venue, which is an amazing night and we are well looked after. M

We went tonight to celebrate my son's birthday we sat in bar waiting to be seated very cold we were 15 minutes late being seated very slow at taking our order pulled pork was just warm but son's chicken burger and hubby's brisket was ok plates were removed we were asking if we wanted pudding then they basically started clearing around us while waiting for the puddings to come out they never asked if we wanted any more drinks then they whipped the dishes away and was told they needed the table in 5 minutes we spent well over £200 pounds and felt very unwelcome we was never informed that we only had table for less than 2 hours we travelled over a hour to get there what a disappointment

Food was outstanding atmosphere truly welcoming, and service out of this world. The lovely lady would check on us regularly and asked us if we were celebrating anything. It was our anniversary, so after we were done, she surprised us with free dessert and sparkler. A truly outstanding establishment 100% recommended.

A great place to eat. Food is delicious and portions are generous. Four star only because service sometimes came a bit slower than ideal. But staff was friendly and kind, and we had a great time. Plus: there is a kids menu, plastic cutlery for kids. Also, they give kids flags, a booklet with fun activities and pencils.

Excellent restaurant, tasty smoked meats. The servers are nice and kind. Authentic American style, huge, with plenty of tables and booths. It's worth a visit if you like delicious meat and are hungry enough! :) You can only get in by booking a table, a £30 deposit is deducted. We celebrated a birthday, we brought a cake and this is absolutely accepted here. If we go this way, we will definitely come back here! :)

I'm a food critic and I love this chain... the food is always tasty a I personally think another American chain begining with ( Mc ) could take a leaf out of your book on how to cook and serve a good burger... in the years I've been a food critic I've not found a restaurant chain as good as this chain... I would 100% recommend trying these out

Took the family Sunday for my daughter's birthday. Service with a smile, All 9 orders came out correctly all hot and well presented. We will definitely visit again. The only thing I don't like is a tip is automatically added to the bill. I'm always generous for good service and on this occasion added more.

Great food, great drinks, service not always attentive. The food here is simply glorious. American BBQ done right. The selection of drinks, cocktails and shakes is also fantastic. The bar is great too. While the service is always friendly, I’ve found consistency that you simply don’t get enough attention from waiting staff, like they’re always stretched too thin. They’re always busy, but it’s always a struggle to get their attention, drinks are left empty and you’re often waiting a long time simply to get the bill. When you do ask for something, it’s a passing rush, and little attempt is made to ensure everybody has what they need. Seems you need more staff per table.

A relaxed atmosphere, great food, catered for my dairy and Gluten allergies and I did not feel left out of choices

Our first visit to Hickory’s Smokehouse didn’t disappoint! When we arrived, we were treated to a little brisket taster, which was a lovely touch. We shared the Platter for One and a Smoked Brisket Sub—both packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. For drinks, we had the Cherry Cream Soda and a Root Beer Float, which were spot on—definitely a 10/10 experience. Great food, great drinks, and a fantastic first impression. We’ll definitely be back!

Pork pork baby! Recommended the full rack of pork ribs(bourbon glase) that was very meaty (impressed). I was full from the meal and experienced what I'd like to imagine, was midlands equivalent of a pit masters serving from texas. Service, atmosphere, and food did deliver for the end of the month treat.

The food was amazing Ana every single staff member was helpful and knew what they were doing but our server Gem stood out and really made my 21st birthday amazing !!!

Went to hickory’s Derby for a Birthday meal, ordered a steak which came cooked lovely but wasn’t very warm so queried it with the manager to have it replaced, he said they leave the steaks to rest for 2 minutes to stop the juices flooding the plate (new one on me) so offered me a replacement which I accepted. The whole table had finished eating by the time it had come out and what was supposed to be a medium steak was well done and pretty inedible and dry, I didn’t like to complain again as it was my mother in laws birthday. Drinks were nice though, not £230 nice though.

Foods ok. Deserts and drinks are the best but it all got ruined by the service. Service was appalling. We waited half an hour until we could order our starters. No check up on if the food was ok. No one around to ask for drinks. At the end there were five staff sat on the back of chairs and lent against the till chatting. Noticed me and my partner clearly waiting to go with our coats on just sat waiting and watching them. Took them 15 minutes to come over and sort the bill. Serve needs to improve that's twice it's been like this. Nottingham hickory's is much better

Pretty disappointed. Was asked to eat in the bar as we weren't taking part in the quiz. Basically not geared up for it. Asked if we could open a tab on the table, told we could. Ordered starters, one of which didn't come. Told by another member of staff we couldn't have a tab when we ordered mains. Paid at bar, side didn't come with one main. Presented with a separate bill for the starters when we left. Staff seemed a bit meh. Bad service unfortunately.

Brisket was mouth watering but portion size was very less for £21.

Hickory’s American BBQ delivers the real deal when it comes to authentic American barbecue! From the moment you step in, the smoky aroma sets the tone for a proper feast. I started with their BBQ chicken wings, which were perfectly cooked with a deliciously sticky glaze. For the mains, I went all out with a full stack of maple-glazed ribs – hands down the best ribs I’ve ever had! Tender, flavourful, and just the right balance of sweet and smoky. Pairing it all with a pint of beer was the cherry on top. At £40 for the lot, it’s well worth every penny. If you're a BBQ fan, Hickory’s is a must-visit.

We visited for my fiancées birthday, we had a fantastic time. The staff are so friendly and the food is really nice. The milkshakes were delicious (strawberry shortcake). Hickory’s need to bring back the Hogs Heaven deal though PLEASE!

Everything was just perfect, The brisket melted in my mouth and the service was amazing. Nothing is too much for the staff, they couldn’t do enough for us! Will definitely be returning.

Staff were lovely and attentive. It was very noisy and I wasn't impressed with the small food portions for big money, drinks very expensive even for coca cola.. A lot was missing off the menu as not available. Food that we did get was pretty tasteless. We were a (birthday) party of 12 including several children who left most of the food. It's a great idea that doesn't live up to its premise. Great popcorn though.!

Went for breakfast and it was nice, the staff are always nice and nothing is too much trouble!! That’s an iced latte btw😭… If you haven’t tried their hot sauces the Cajohn’s is really good

I recently visited Hickory’s with a party of four, and overall, we had a great evening. Our table was booked for 8:30 PM, and while there was a brief 10-minute wait to be seated, the atmosphere at the bar was lively and welcoming, so we didn’t mind at all. The food was a highlight for most of us. Two of our group ordered the brisket, which was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. Another had the ribs, which were juicy and delicious. I decided to try the 8-day aged beef rib. While the dish didn’t meet my expectations—it was a bit fattier with gristle than I would have liked—the rest of the meal more than made up for it. The staff were friendly and attentive, and although my feedback about the beef rib was noted for future improvement no replacement was offered or any reduction in the final bill.

Amazing time made you feel welcome even though was busy made time and the service was so good will be back again

We came with a few other couples for dinner, most of us had the sharing platters for two. The food was delicious as usual, service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere is good. My only critique is the music was a little too loud as I was struggling to hear my friends at the end of the table.

I booked a table for 2 at Hickory's after hearing about their thanksgiving menu. I've never had a thanksgiving meal before and I was looking forward to trying a roast dinner, US style. I booked an early timeslot to avoid the rush, but after we were shown to our table there was no sign of the thanksgiving menu. We had to ask if they were still doing it and why the menus weren't out. Considering this was the whole reason for booking, I found it strange that they weren't promoting this. Anyway, we ordered drinks. Hubby enjoyed the root beer float and the free popcorn. There is always a good atmosphere here, even during the quieter periods and the pub was nicely decorated for Xmas. We ordered the thanksgiving dinner and the go big or go home burger. The food came out in good time and the portion sizes were generous. The thanksgiving dinner was really nice. The turkey was good quality. I enjoyed the tater tots and fried cauliflower mornay and it came with plenty of gravy too. For dessert we had fro-co and the chocolate fudge cake, which rounded off the meal nicely. It is quite an expensive place to eat, which is partly why I always get them to remove the service charge at the end, but it's nice to have somewhere to eat nearby which is unique from your standard eateries and pub grub. The menu is large, offering a good selection of US smokehouse classics, such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork. There is also a small selection of vegan and vegetarian options. My hubby and his mates love all things meat and BBQ, so this will always be high on the list when choosing somewhere to meet. It's great for get-togethers with family and friends, especially the extra touches they provide if you're celebrating. Definitely a place to try if you're looking for something different.

Great atmosphere and staff are really friendly and knowledgable.

Service and food ok but I found a piece of black plastic in my food which they dealt with and knocked the food and service charge off the bill

Visited today with my family for lunch. Very child friendly, especially with the cinema room. The staff were brilliant, especially Matthew our server. He was friendly, warm and attentive yet was happy to give us a bit more time when both ordering and when my daughter was taking her time to finish her meal. Food is delicious. It is pricey but worth it for a special meal out.

Visited for a meal with the family and the food was delicious, my mac and cheese was to die for. Only complaint was something odd me and my daughter saw, a waiter scratched his bum and sniffed his fingers just out in the open then started serving again like he didn’t. I didn’t really expect this but everything else was spot on.

Amazing food. Brilliant staff. Was served by Matthew and Simieen what top blokes Brilliant Brilliant hosts and so polite and kind. Everyone and everything Amazing. Will most definitely be coming back. Tonight was perfect.

I've been to Hickory's a few times, each and every time, the experience is incredible. As you enter Hickory's, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The smell of the smokehouse is 🤤. Staff are friendly, approachable, and willing to have a laugh with you. Having recently tried the brunch menu - this is by far the best value for money meal I've had for a very long time. Beef and cheese sub with grape soda 👌. If you are going late afternoon or night time, definitely try the platter for 1. An exceptional variety of food - you will need a serious appetite to take this on. If 2 of you fancy a challenge, go for the platter for 2. Fancy a burger? Take on the goliath that is go big or go home. I highly recommend Hickory's either for a snack or a meal, don't be put off by the prices - it's worth every penny! I would suggest making sure you are hungry if you fancy taking on the platters. The beer is reasonably priced and i would always recommend booking if you are going late afternoon/night time.

Very pleasant, but fairly expensive.

The service and atmosphere I cannot fault at all. Staff were extremely attentive to us and others around with 3 minute check backs etc... We ordered a platter for 2 people - 2 x of the ribs we picked up were pure bone, no meat. The rest of the ribs had minimal meat on, most of it we didn't like BUT, that's our taste and that's our preference which cannot be helped at all. We found it very rich and sweet all the sauces were samey. I asked for Raspberry vodka and lemonade and they didn't have it but they had Raspberry syrup which I thought would cost 50p per pump or something of syrup, at the end on the bill the syrup for the drink was an extra £2.00, if I'd of known that I wouldn't of had it. Our starter came with some chilli honey sauce we really enjoyed and when our mains come we asked for some more, the waitress didn't have a problem fetching for us and yet again failed to say it costs extra for which we didn't see until end of our bill. I know you're busy, I know it was NYE but I still think someone could've said yes but it is an extra £... as I think a couple of pumps of syrup in a drink for £2.00 is taking the p.

First time visit, although went with others who had been a few times. I ordered the brisket, as did my friend. My friends was perfect, mine was quite different, with 70-80% of the brisket being just fat! I complained and got a replacement which was much better. Service was very slow, we at to keep getting the attention of staff. It’s very poor value for quality and portion size, like other reviews have mentioned. Certainly won’t be returning.

Servers were very friendly. Said they would bring water and popcorn but never arrived . Food was ok and portions not great considering the price . Went there a few months back and seemed better then. Didn’t like the automated service charge which you have to ask to be removed. I did skip through the review pad at the time as wanted to go .

One of mine and my friends' favourite places. Delicious food and drinks, cosy atmosphere and great customer service. Everyone is very friendly and will make sure you're taken great care of.

Very nice place to enjoy sometime with family or friends. Very good food and drink.

Food was lovely a bit over priced. I went with a large group..I sent my chicken back because it was slimy and raw ..only for staff to argue with me in front of family to say that was how it is supposed to be. I was not happy. So I won't be visiting again.

Absolutely loved our first visit. Located just off the A50. (Bonnie Prince Island). Ample parking. 🅿️ The vibe and ambience in this place is just pure perfection! Definitely gives you an American Diner vibe. The service is second to none, the portions are fantastic and the experience is 💯 % worth it. Thank you so much. Our server was Jeanette. She was absolutely fantastic. Deserves a bonus and a rise! Professional, friendly, excellent service. We couldn’t fault her. Thank you for our experience, we shall definitely be coming back soon. 💫

We attended as a group for our works Christmas party. They very kindly accommodated our large group, which was a great start to this review! ;-) Everything from start to finish was fab, all staff were great but particularly our waitress, she did well to keep everyone together and get the orders right. Drinks came as and when required but the star of the show was obviously the food! Specifically my brisket, so soft and tasty, crispy fries and the extra bits of pickels and slaw were all really flavoursome. Every single thing we ate was absolutely delicious (especially the frickles!), the sides were huge and hot and crispy, seriously, I was so impressed with everything I ate and drank and all the people I met. The lemon meringue waffle was to die for and a perfect end to the occasion! The restaurant was absolutely rammed, we had a table of 16 and honestly, they smashed it! A great night out was had by all! :-)

The slow cooked brisket is awesome , friendly staff and a great place to eat

Disappointed and stupidly overpriced

VERY friendly staff, delicious food, and fun "wild west" theme. Only complaint would be the radio being a bit too loud for my liking. Definitely coming back and bringing friends.

Our second trip to Hickory's Derby was nearly cancelled today. This was due to my partner, who was still ill from the flu not feeling well enough to have a sit-down meal. We stopped by to let them know we couldn't dine in as planned and they offered to provide a takeaway meal for us. The BBQ brisket, cheddar/jalapeno sausage, pickled onions, fries and coleslaw are amazing, had a great little birthday 'donut cake' added as a treat for her birthday. We are sorry we couldn't eat-in, as the atmosphere is fun, especially at the chef's table where you can watch the action. We'll be back when she is feeling better and certainly appreciate the manager and staff going the extra mile for us today. Thank you for making my partner's otherwise dreary birthday a nice treat! x

Called in this Monday evening for family birthday. Excellent food and service, definitely a place to go if you like a full belly of tasty food, especially the selection of meats. 10/10 well done all.

What an absolutely amazing evening. When we visited, we were greeted in a friendly way, the manageress at the front of house was smiling and appeared to be really happy, she made us feel very welcome. The manageress remembered us from previous visits and we had a lovely chat. The manager was also stood at the front of house and was also very friendly and polite, he was also smiling and was very welcoming. We instantly felt relaxed and so happy to be there. The servers that we had were all extremely friendly and appeared to be very happy. You could tell that they really truly enjoy their jobs. The food was incredible. Very tasty and mouthwatering. I would recommend this Hickory’s. Thank you so much to all of the staff team for giving us a lovely evening in your establishment.

Well known brand now for smoked meet lovers. Nice place worth trying, never disappointing. I tried a few of them now. Check it out. Nice alternative to Sunday Roast on Sunday. Chilled vibes good drinks.

A lovely relaxing night with my daughter and grandson. Thw food was amazing. The service was second to none. Perfect night. Thank you.

Nice welcome from the manager. Service fairly quick. Food very bland everything tastes of the sauce they use. My Wife's chips were cold and she took them to the chap behind the grill who then put his hand on them and agreed!!!! Probably need to retrain a few staff in Hygiene rules. Seated near the grill very noisy not pleasant. Will not visit again

Birthday Celebration. As a family of 10 we really enjoy hickories, sadly on this occasion, the service was very dissapointing , we didn't see the staff member looking after our table, for a large part of our time there, we asked another member of staff if.someone could take our drinks order, no one came, and so we went to the busy bar on two occasions to get drinks,the table was missing the special touches which included the popcorn, and we had to locate the condiments for our meals due to the lack.of available staff., they also got a meal wrong which meant 9 people were eating and 1 was waiting, and so on this occasion we did not pay the service charge. On a positive , we enjoyed the meal , just let down by the service and lack of staff sadly.

Food okay. A little over priced. Good service

Great food and was served with a smile, been to a few hickorys now and I have not been disappointed, all have the same standards of the staff greeting us and food was spot on

Recently visited with my wife and kids, it was the best experience and food I think iv ever had, was t the cheapest so be prepared, but you get what you pay for. The quality was amazing. 10/10

Excellent customer service. Perfect Steak,

A lovely relaxing afternoon with the family

Always great service 🍸 are also amazing. Food out of this world

First visit and what a great experience! Food was outstanding and restaurant had a nice American themed atmosphere. Definitely be back at some point!

Love the food, love the staff, everything's perfect 🤩🤩🤩

Had a wonderful Meal At Hickory's. This was our first time at Hickory's and will most definitely not be the last. Highly recommended.

Such a great place, had some bbq & bourbon ribs, portions were massive and very tasty. Staff also very helpfull & friendly. I ll back again for sure to try their burgers. Thanks !

It’s a BBQ place that does some good quality smoked food. The brisket was pretty decent - I have had better but I’ve also had way worse. Ribs were good too - no dry meat to be found here. I had the platter for one so I could sample a range of meats. £30 seemed steep at first - but the quality was high. Our two boys didn’t order from the kids menu - our 13 year old just about managed but our 9 year old was beaten. It was a Saturday night and exceptionally busy so you will need to book ahead. Service stood out. After an initial let down that our table wasn’t ready, our waiter more than made up for it with his welcoming and informative service.

Good food, a little on the pricey side. My main erk is the fact the place is so very dark. Might be my old lady eyes but I struggled to read the newspaper style menu. Also not sure I agree with the tip automatically being added to the bill. Yes I know I could have asked for it to be removed but we were in a hurry to leave.

Poor service,long wait for food. Food cold when came. Feel like under staffed. Shame as my third visit and this visit has made me not want to go back

Overpriced and small portions for the price, left hungry and wanting more even though I spent of £20 on my meal, I had 7 chips in a cup ( I counted them) with my pulled pork, the childrens meal had more chips. service was not great as only saw the person twice during our 90 minute stay, once to order and then pay for the bill, didn't even get asked for more drinks or clearing our table for over 45 minutes from finishing our main.

Food overpriced and not that good quality . Mediocre. We spent nearly £300. Not worth it . Service not good.

Stopped in here for dinner with friends after a long journey, easy to find and plenty of parking. Loved the theme and decor. All the staff were friendly and our waitress gave good recommendations.

I ordered a root beer float, excited as I love root beer floats, but I ordered it without reading the description. To my disappointment it was root beer pop, which I love, with whipped cream on top and there was no cherry on top like the drawing. A root beer float actually is root beer pop with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. In America Dog n Suds diner used to do the best root beer floats. Next item. I ordered the fried chicken waffle and the waffle was like a tempura batter not like a waffle which should be like a cake. Yuk! My husband ordered a beef brisket which he enjoyed. So all was not lost.

Have enjoyed many meals here with family and celebrated birthdays etc as they have always been good at catering for my wife who has gluten intolerance however our recent experience has unfortunately meant we won’t be able to return and I am writing this review for the attention of other coeliacs/gluten intolerant people. The gluten free menu has a burger that may contain gluten which seems bizarre as to why it would be included in the menu. My wife has had the burger previously and we never got told it could contain gluten. We were told that it’s the same burger that has always been served however when it arrived it was a smash style burger instead of normal and was different. The patty was dry and unfortunately my wife was ill not too long after. Such a shame as I really enjoy the food and the service is amazing just spoiled by being given wrong advice regarding the burger and through this poorly thought out menu change.

Arrived at Derby branch (just off the A50)after a recommendation from a work colleague. Met at the table by Josh who took our order, (Baby back ribs and drinks).Josh returned to our table with drinks and a free sample of their popcorn, plus their 16 hour smoked slow cooked Brisket and sauce. Unbelievable taste and will be ordering this on future visits. Big shout out for Josh, excellent customer focus and very informative on the menu.

Tried this Hickory’s in Chellaston after visiting the Nuthall one a few times. First thing to point out is getting to it can be a big tricky as you need to take the exit that leads to the housing estate not the chellaston turn off. Once you take this you need to then go down to the mini roundabout and then turn back on yourself to access the pub car park. Plenty of parking out front and the entrance is at the far end of the front of the restaurant. We booked table for 5pm (quiet period) and got seated after a wait. Staff were friendly and efficient and took orders correctly. Food was good and overall a good experience.

When for a meal sunday 20-10-24I would of scored it higher had the waitress been polite and not scoul at us - she knew she had been caught out and then tried to tell others it was us that had the problem - well I know and she knows the truth - !@!@@@ not good

omg this place is amazing, brilliant service a newbie customer had a great experience

Having seen positive reviews our expectations of Hickory’s was very high, sadly we was left very disappointed and underwhelmed with our experience. We reserved our table for 6pm so naturally we expected to be seated when we arrived, this wasn’t the case. We was told our table wasn’t ready, people was at the table still and was told to get a drink at the bar and would be told it would be a couple of minutes- not a problem, however 35 minutes later and staff continually walking past us we enquired what the wait was for and then told our table was ready. All we got was “sorry for your wait” what a lovely introduction to Hickory’s this was. Next was our server who seemed agitated at the fact she had to take our order and be friendly or polite. She did seem to crack a smile when singing happy birthday to other people. We had to have our Cokes changed multiple times as the syrup or machine was making it taste horrible. After we asked for the second time the lovley waitress asked “what seems to be the problem!?” Insinuating we are at fault. we asked for 2 different drinks in the end as we didn’t have faith they’d rectify the issue. Only 1 of these turned up so again more time wasted flagging staff down to get the other drink. It was around an hour from entering the premises we had our starter. Once again the service was letting us down and was served our desert with no cutlery. More time wasted flagging staff down to get this for us. For some reason the lights kept on having power surges and would go bright then darken. Also the music was ridiculously loud and couldn’t have a normal conversation with people at the table. The quality of food was bang average, this coupled with the horrendous service and lack of organisation made our first trip to Hickory’s our last. A really forgettable experience.

Nice to try something different. Food was good. Cocktails need more alcohol. Table where we were seated had poor lighting, we couldn't read the menu properly. Overall good 👍

Staff very friendly, good service and the food quick and delicious. Will return. Thank you 😊

I absolutely love this place, Staff are great, food is to die for, it's always busy but service is still spot on.👌

Amazing food, great staff and lovely atmosphere

Amazing from start to finish!! Could I just go out my way to say a HUGE thankyou to Karina for being soo caring, polite, just simply can't praise her enough. We travelled 3 hours to stay over in Derby and I honestly haven't experienced anything like I have tonight. She deserves a pay rise!! The littlest things that made my night was that she went above and beyond for me and my other half, not only that she went out of her way to make me a little care package as I had told her I had been unwell for 4 days but we pushed it out tonight to have something nice to eat from Hickory's!! Without a doubt will be back. The food is worth every penny, not to forget the drinks.. Thankyou soo much!! 🤗

Nice food ,plenty of choice. Lots of space . Parking spaces...Kids space, cinema for kids.

I cant believe how good the food was from here! We loved it being our first time & my husband’s birthday also. Staff are lovely. Food amazing. Got a bit busy by the time we left but still fantastic, we shall be back again. Thank you to everyone that sang happy birthday to my husband also.

Has an amazing experience here, not only was it a quiz night that was fun (came 3rd), but the beers and bbq blast platter were satisfying! Must visit for carnivores!

Excellent service and amazing food . Would highly recommend. Can't wait to go back 😁