Hobby Horse in North East Derbyshire

Visited the hobby horse syston this evening 13th April at 6.15 pm had a lovely meal and had a excellent waitress called Sam she was very friendly and making sure we had everything we needed 10out 10 Sam thank you

Brilliant fast service, lovely food. Thank you

They were really busy and still managed to serve us pretty quickly so the service has definitely improved from the last time i was here however the ones that serve the carvery still look like they don't want to be there. Unfortunately I'm sorry to say the food hasn't improved, everything seemed undercooked, my friend had the beef in the carvery and most of it was fat and gristle, neither of us could eat the stuffing as it left a bad taste in our mouth, the mash potato was tasteless and had been mashed to slop. My friend had convinced me to try again saying they may of been having a bad day last time but now even he has said he won't be going back.

Wonderful service the staff where lovely and great access to the carvery for a mobility scooter for my grandfather

Visited tonight 2nd April for my dad's 80th birthday. Carvery was great but my Cheese and potato pie was rock hard on the outside, but burning hot on the inside, also the chips were luke warm. On the plus side we had a lovely waitress, who was so friendly and couldn't do enough for us, big thanks to Sam L.

Sam H she went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed any to make our meal go as best as possible. We came mothers day. All staff did really well.

Brilliant service as always. Young lady behind bar really great service

Excellent service from booking for mothers day with thekids thanks to Gary who is always Happy, joyful who always makes you feel welcome great positive attitude even gave mothers day card from nxt visit offer with £10 off bonus definitely book again

Lovely experience with the family

Sam.h was a lovely friendly helpful lady made our experience very enjoyable thankyou Sam. H

Came here for a couple of drinks the other day. Service was OK. Atmosphere wasn’t to my liking. Maybe because it was full or kids running around on a Sunday

Delicious 😋 Meal with requests acted on. only issue was not enough Gravy.

Go every Sunday fantastic roast excellent staff brilliant prices

Local, the menu is much better than few years ago. Food always comes out quick. Nice variety on menu. Good atmosphere.

Lovely meat from the carvery, although alot of the veg was quite hard and boarding on raw especially the brocoli and carrots

Nice pint of Green King 👑 my home beer .

Absolutely top notch carvery. The choice of veg was brilliant.....parsnips cooked perfectly, just the way I like them....! Wonderful, friendly staff with a special shout out to Vicky.... Will definitely be returning.... Nice atmosphere with a lovely setting .... Cannot fault a thing..... Well done to all the staff who work so hard....

Lovely food as always and amazing service from Claire, such a lovely woman and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and that everything was okay with our meals etc :)

Lovely place but not very friendly, go there when up from Lincolnshire to see my daughters, always have a carvery. Lovely place for families

The food was lovely and the staff very welcoming.

We travel from Birmingham to meet a friend ken its beautiful pub and food and staff

I ordered the hunter burger & asked for no coleslaw. When the burger arrived it was cold, with coleslaw and the chips were burnt. However all the staff were lovely and I've been multiple times with this being the first time I've had issues.

Cold food tried to reheat . Just nasty

Having used the hobby horse on numerous occasions I honestly can say we have never been disappointed there is always a good selection of food you get nothing but the best service from the staff

Never had a complaint about this place to eat in or order love the staff great food and service they always pay attention to requests in the notes just a smashing job all the time thank you

loverly food good price and looking to my treat a marz attack

Great service from Clare as always. Service with a smile! She works efficiently and always asks if she can help improve our visit :)

do not order as you won't receive your full order

Was good reasonable priced food was ok shame deserts weren't included Group if 7

Absolutely average, my cauliflower starter was cremated. The steak wasn't much better. The bar staff were nice enough, but she was drinking a pint of coke whilst serving. I probably won't return, unfortunately.

Hadn't been here for 20+ yrs but my daughter said that they did a lovely steak. Err don't think so!!! I had sirloin and asked for it to be medium/well. It was so chewy and loads of hard fat.Had difficulty cutting it. In the end I gave up. I only ste the chips and mushrooms. I reported it to the server who didn't look at me and just mumbled I'll inform the them?! Didn't get a response from anyone before we left. Safe to say I will not be visiting for another 20+ years!!!

The food is excellent, and I highly recommend the breakfast buffet for only £7.49 a great bargain!

I went this sunday at about 6 with my grandma and mum, the bar was very busy how ever the service was amazing in the evening, we ordered two carvery’s and a mixed grill, upon getting the carvery there was a woman (assuming a chef??) cleaning up at the carvery which was a lovely touch as she was extremely chatty, when the mixed grill came out we were served by a lovely girl who asked if we needed anything else and to let her know if we wanted anything more. Over all atmosphere is lovely, food is consistent and staff are wonderful!

Lovely food at affordable prices

The food was awful. The mix grill was nearly uneatable. The steak was like rubber . Chicken mix was hard to hurt the roof of the mouth . Burgers was like a cheap version. we were there for a birthday, and it spoilt it .

Awful service behind bar to order food and drink, when 3 staff in glass cleaning room chatting, ordered food to be told the fish is some unknown one from India and probably tastes awful, by the girl on till. Food was OK, then qued again for 10 minutes to order 1 desert toffee fudge cake , 25 mins later went and asked how long it takes to cut a slice of cake and pop it in the microwave to warm, wrong cake bought to table , choc fudge cake to be told that we have no toffee fudge cake the one in the fridge is just for show. Good job no chocolate allergy. Accepted the cake but table was not cleared of dirty dinner plates so cleared them myself, didn't get a thanks, wasn't offered an apology, or anything else, good job she came to clear the gravy or they would have had to clean the table properly. Don't try to call they don't answer and a nightmare to book online, . Used a voucher for part payment and blue light card, wish I had gone elsewhere instead of wasting my money, place is dirty, food all over floor tables sticky, god knows what the kitchen is like., wasn't even that busy. Awful place. Don't use the conservatory or the upstairs seating, no staff, or not enough. Bonus they put elec car charging in the car park. Lol.

Welcomed with a smiling face on reception and ushered to the table no problem. Food (starters)came out quickly. Carvery was lovely. Pudding was a step too far but staff were happy to box this for me. Could not fault it. Every staff member was pleasant and welcoming

food was nice and hot and it tastes lovely

great roast well worth the money 👍

We ordered a click and collect carvery. It was so yummy and saved having to book a table. It was great value for money and the amount of food put into container was more than enough. Thank you for amazing food. We were served promptly and politely, dispite it being very busy in there.

Had a lovely experience ,here food and service great ,better than my nearest pub for a cavery and good value meal

A really pleasant greeting as soon as we arrived. Gary the manager was so good in dealing with any queries we had. Would definitely visit again

The manager is great sorted are problem out straight the way 👍

Lovely carvery . Lovely staff very polite .

We didn’t book but got a place at the carvery Food was great so was the atmosphere

Great relaxing atmosphere, the food was exceptional (had the carvery) the soup was tomato and red pepper very tasty and smooth, give my compliments to the chef (Callum). Will visit again.

lovely dinner well worth the money would recommend

Have eaten here a long time ago. Been back today and had two Large carvery not both for me two desserts also not both for me and a couple of pints each all for less than fifty quid. Hopefully be back again soon.

Good generous amount, also read my comment which I had to put in the delivery notes as there was nowhere to comment on the actual order but that could be down to just eat

Carvery team are great. I always go for a carvery.

Lovely Sunday dinner brilliant service from talia very helpful

Great menu options! Great value for money. Eat here regularly as you cannot go wrong. The staff are lovely. Every interaction with them has been friendly and helpful. Really good vibes. There's a great area for kids to place and there is plenty of parking outside (free parking). They even have charging stations for electric cars. Food is good and their cake away options are not to be missed. Toilets are always clean and kept well. I will continue to eat here regularly due to the excellent customer service and lovely food. And they offer discounts for blue light and have some other schemes so do check before you go as you might even be able to get a discount.

Perfect meal to celebrate my wife being breast cancer free for one year.

I went for a meal with my son daughter-in-law and grandchildren, we were meet my a member of staff who was very polite and found us a table, the service was fantastic and the food was lovely and hot,

Stopped off after chauffeuring at a wedding and was greated by Gary who was an absolute joy to speak to. A warm and inviting atmosphere. Being midweek I wasn’t sure on how the carvery was going to be and I must say after a days work it really hit the spot! Thank you will definitely be returning.

Pleasant welcome, nice bar person, pleasant carvery server. Perfectly cooked meats, all veg hot & fresh and gravy delicious. Manager personally wished us farewell and said it was nice to see us again.

Food not up to expectations and when plates cleared no enquiry to meal was enquired 😐

Went today new years day. Food not warm at all veg cold roast potatoes cold empty dishes had to ask for mash there were only dregs. Barely given meat. Hadn't been for a while and definitely won't be rushing back. Place felt dirty aswell. Mens toilets not good at all. Place needs a make over. Grove farm better

Great when got a table more spacious

Met work friends here for our festive gift exchanges, the meal was lovely. The staff were very friendly and had a great atmosphere.

A staff member named Neal was rude was not helpful at all ordered online and when we got there they said they stop serving food At nine It was 8 o’clock Poor service, disgusting

Just your standard farmhouse inns food nothing special just saves cooking mid week

Food was lovely and staff are amazing and friendly

It was ok Yorkshire is small being a vegetarian in place of the meat the price was the same £8:99 I am usually asked everywhere else I’ve been . if I want an extra Yorkshire I was charged extra here The Brussels we’re too hard

Great boxing day meal staff all really festive and helpful especially sam h food good and plenty of it Kevin and Sally

Excellent service and lovely food.

We came today for the breakfast with Santa, the food was amazing but the best of all was santa and the elf- they were the best we have ever seen and made such an effort when we said it was ours daughters birthday 10 outta 10 for this

Carvery is fantastic also food from the menu 😋

It took along while to get seated and was told I could not get a drink as it was table service only it's a pub so not allowed to get a drink for me and my family

Decent carvery - good service - cheers Sam

Ordered steak plus a drink. If you wanted extras like sauce, etc, you would have to pay extra . Steak was okay, nothing special Needed a sauce to go with it and it was very bland .

bad service,the test of the food very bad the steak’s wasn’t juice and the Cocktails like soft drink free Alcohol we are not recommended!!!

We did breakfast with santa today. They made the experience really exciting for the children. Santa came to chat with them while eating breakfast. The table had coloring and crackers to keep them busy. Breakfast was really good. Hot fresh food. Constantly replaced when needed. Good selection to choose from. Tea and coffee hot. Santa was really good. He spent ages talking to the children. The staff were lovely. Made sure everyone was happy and had everything they needed. Would recommend and will definitely book again. Thank you for making a magical experience

Fantastic place to grab a quick and tasty Carvery .

Great food and service and lovely friendly staff 😊

All day breakfast 2 weeks ago. Good value although staff need to keep checking enough food ready and tea/coffee facilities topped up and working. Today lunchtime had ordered Christmas carvery for 4 but told not got booking (although on phone) so not available, but table reserved.!! Not good. Then while waiting in food line waitress came with dessert!!! Very busy.

Phone to reserve table for large family party left numerous messages not answered Reservation vacation queries not answered Someone said it had closed Have had many great meals here and alway reserved on phone as family gathering Very disappointed Ratings for food etc for previous visits

Thank you so very much for the community cuppa and carvery today, for the people who make such a positive difference to so many people's lives. Food wonderful, thank you for sharing the festive spirit.

Walked in, table of 6 from work, was packed, no carpark space, but able to get a table that had just been cleared. Carvery was nice and three ordered from menu was quickly delivered. Service was friendly and efficient.

The food was good in parts we had the carvery but the veg were overdone and partly soft and soggy. The seating area we were in someone left the fire exit door open so rather cold. Staff didn’t seem bothered !!

Even though we ordered two kids carveries, they were very small, normally plenty of food in them for a good hearty meal. this time the meat was one small slice of the selection and a small amount of vegatables and mash. Normally alot larger.

Grate food and excellent service

Went in for lunch. Not bad but nothing special.

Great place to take Grandchildren food and service great

Honestly one of the best places to eat in Leicester. Whether your having Carvery or set menu the food is always great and the staff can't do enough for you.

Foods good, but terrible communication with the restaurant. Placed an order via Uber eats, and tried to call the restaurant to request no mash potato - they never answered despite attempting to call over 10 times over a 20 minute window. It was still delivered with mash. Maybe worth having an option on Uber eats either for notes, or each veg item is selectable?

A fabulous impromptu breakfast with a wonderful welcome by Nicky - nice and clean, great value - will definitely return.

pleasant surroundings and gorgeous food

it was absolutely stone cold had to reheat everything

Food was disappointing and not value for money, time for a rethink! Maybe some festive music would improve the atmosphere

The beef was too tough to eat , felt like just had the leftovers . wasn't worth the £13.99

All server and behind counters personnel king and helpful

Showed up to be told my booking online i made a month in advance wasn't there, even after showing reminder email. Person on reception was rude and shouted I got no table booked or room. Had my sister holding my baby and two other kids one who has ASD standing in cold door way. Then given table with no high chair and told to put baby on chair. After while found a high chair but then staff were rude and walking past talking about us. This is the 3rd time this has happened and I'm starting to think as I'm transgender and book under male name the staff are showing there distaste. Cus no way can my booking get lost 3 times but reminder email sent out.

Great food and service. Flo was more than helpful also offering us suggestions for the menu and the dishes were spot on. Thank you flo for the great experience.

A fabulous meal with very friendly service for my grandsons first birthday party! All the staff were very friendly and Gary the manager was really helpful!!

Syston branch. Our server 'Flo' was amazing. The food was good as always :)

To be honest it was a quick drink and no food , but the pub has really got geared up for the family, food looked good and tasty

Came for the 1st time dinner date, greeted and seated by Nicky , We were not happy with where we seated, Nicky moved us to a quiet corner which was perfect. Very helpful and pleasent and never stood still buzzing around. Food was first class. Highly recommend a visit

Amazing breakfast all you can eat plenty of choice, worth the money.

My Yorkshire Pudding was missing! And only got 2 roast potatoes. The stuffing nearly filled the whole box! was so disappointed.