Red Lion Pub & Bistro in North East Derbyshire

We have lived in the area for about a year and a half now, and have only just discovered this absolute gem of a restaurant. Absolutely wonderful food, the finest steak I've had in sometime, preceeded by the katsu crab which was delicious. Beautiful surroundings, welcoming and friendly staff, and an enormous wine list! Can not wait to pop up for a drink in the Summer so we can take in the views.

Mrs. Pubtesterx and I came here with our two kids and her parents for a birthday treat and we weren't disappointed. Excellent attentive service. I had the blade of beef for my main and it just melted in the mouth. Really well presented too. The atmosphere is great as well. I didn't have a desert but Mrs. Pubtesterx said they were beautiful. I recommend getting extra vegetables as the food is quality over quantity. If I could offer any constructive feedback I would say, lose the large low lamp shades in the middle of the tables. They obstruct your view to your party. An easy 5 stars. It's pricey and we couldn't dine here on a regular basis but for a treat you can't go wrong.

I live locally and a friend had suggested meeting here for lunch, as it’s roughly a halfway point for us. Given that I was last here around forty years ago, when I’d come with my family for Christmas Day lunch, I wondered what changes would have taken place whilst my back was turned! As it turned out, I barely recognised the place but it was all for the good. The dining room is lovely and bright, with nice decor as well as comfortable booth-style seating which gives a bit of privacy. The toilet was spotlessly clean and there was ample toilet tissue, hand wash and disposable paper hand towels. Our meals were good; fish, chips and mushy peas for my friend whilst I opted for the gammon which was served with two eggs and, at my request, salad rather than chips. However, although the gammon was thick, lean and very tasty, the portion size of the salad was extremely small, almost verging on miserly. Also, I was slightly disappointed that they don’t sell Fever-Tree tonic, although I was told that they had another premium tonic water. Despite the little moans, we had an enjoyable meal and I’m sure I’ll return in the not too distant future.

Having this on our doorstep used to be something we were really proud of but it's evident this establishment is now only interested in diners and hotel residents. They have now enforced a tap room and rather bizarrely, table service for drinkers. The charm of the Red Lion was the bar area with the large sofa and chairs and 'library'. This area is reserved for diners only now. Don't quite understand the logic for it other than they now no longer want drinkers only. We were frequent regulars, found the space a safe environment with a new born, somewhere lovely to host visiting friends and family, always a nice selection of drinks and helpful staff. Unfortunately, they have lost their way. Those visiting for just drinks don't want to be shoved around the corner to be made to feel that they're out of the way. The tap room is nice enough, a little cramped in areas and I know effort has been made to ensure it ties in with the bar area but quite frankly, shouldn't it be the customers choice where they wish to sit? Why do those dining need two designated area's to sit? Why do they need the restaurant AND the bar area? Take it back to how it was, let drinkers visit and purchase their drinks at the bar and sit where they please (obviously not in the actual restaurant) The investment in this place must have been huge in recent years, don't let it go to waste by carrying on with these silly rules. Please also do not reply to this review with the same lack of acknowledgement of the issue you have on other posts. I'm writing to you trying to help, not complain. As a regular who attended frequently and also dined occasionally, I won't be returning until these issues are resolved. All the best,

We've come to love eating here but each time we go the service gets worse. The food is excellent and the staff friendly, but it's clear they are either struggling for staff or just not employing enough of them. If you pay top prices, which you do here, you expect top service. repeatedly asking for our drinks, our wine arriving half way through the meal and then hand waving in the restaurant to get service or even basics like getting our table cleared is not good. It's a shame, as I said we really loved the place and the food is fantastic, but it's expensive, which I don't mind if the service matches, at the moment it doesn't. I've had similar feedback from others who have been recently. Get it sorted or eventually wonder why no one's coming anymore!

We had been visiting Matlock and ended up on a road in the middle of nowhere, when we decided we wanted something to eat. I searched for pubs on the map and were pleasantly surprised to find the Red Lion within half a mile. On entering we found a warm and cosy bar and a very pleasant restaurant. The staff were friendly and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the lamb rump, cooked to perfection, and the apple and blackcurrant crumble was delicious, although we were a bit disappointed that they’d run out of sticky toffee pudding! It was quite pricy, but not unreasonable for the quality of food and surroundings. The only disappointment was that we’d been told to leave our coats where we’d been sitting in the bar and they would be hung up for us. We came back to find my coat still on the chair. Nothing valuable in it, luckily, and it hadn’t been touched, but still not what we were told would happen. Other than that, an excellent find, and we’re considering coming to stay in the future.

Classy, calm, & so much better than most of its local competition, we really rated this place. Where else could you sit warm & snug on a cold & wet January day looking towards a moody Beeley Moor whilst comfortably enjoying great food? Easy to book, we decided to have a last lunch out before returning to work. So glad we did. The team were friendly & just attentive enough. The place is comfortably cool. The food was above market but very much worth it! Can recommend the Haddock & chips and the Chocolate& cherry torte. It's rare that I wouldn't finish either course and would be both satisfied & okay about it. We'll definitely be back!

We booked the 8 course taster menu for £100pp on NYE. Unfortunately the food just did not match the price. It was not worth that amount of money. It was actually 6 courses with a piece of bread and canapés. We stayed at the peak edge hotel and we also ordered breakfast to our room which was delivered with no cutlery so we had to wait as our breakfast got cold. We then realised they’d forgotten the sauce, the toast & the pastries. At this point we cut our losses. Both our hot drinks were also cold. To top things off we were charged £5 to have a beer brought to our room on the evening. If we’d have known we wouldn’t have had it delivered. We expected this to be included in a high priced hotel. I hate leaving a bad review but we really wanted to treat ourselves for NYE and we spent a lot of money and just feel disappointed.

We are here 2 nights on the trot, whilst staying in Peak Edge Hotel. The first night we ate off the Al a carte menu, all 4 of us throughly enjoyed our meals. On New Years Eve we have the 7 course taster menu, which once again was first class. Thanks so much to Mark and the team, see you all again very soon.

After a day's walking in the area my Wife and I decided to call in for lunch and a drink. We had recently left the Red Lion after being given menus to look at but despite waiting and waiting staff failed to take an order. Thinking that this was probably a "one off" we called in today. Sadly we experienced the same issue. We were given menus and told that someone would return to take our order. Once again we waited and waited and no one came. Staff served others who came in after us while we were ignored. Therefore we left and we will not return but will visit other establishments that care for their customers and want their business. The staff member who served us was the same on both occasions, so this may be an issue with that person although several other members of staff ignored us too. It's a shame because we have enjoyed food and drink on other occasions for many years but I refuse to return to a business that treats its customers with such contempt.

Christmas Day lunch in the Walton Suite was less than poor! Totally disappointed with inexperienced service! The worst Christmas dinner with the biggest price tag Bland boiled veg,dry turkey and child like potion with the Christmas pudding! So so disappointing from this establishment!!!

Booked a table for elderly Dad's birthday. Loud music blaring out of a speaker directly above our table. We asked if the music could be turned off but the waitress said no but she would turn it down. That was pointless because the music couldn't then be discerned above the chatter and was just an annoying noise. Mushroom soup tasted very strange and had oil floating on it. Prawn cocktail was in a glass so tall that my elderly mother couldn't reach into it and had to empty the contents onto a plate. 3 of us had the Christmas menu. Roast potatoes were grey and so hard that we couldn't get a knife into them. We suspected they had been left over from a previous day and microwaved. Brussel sprouts were literaly raw and we couldn't get a fork into them. We asked if the chef could come and speak to us but were told that was not possible. The food is overpriced but this could be forgiven if it were properly prepared because the venue is nicely turned out. Although 3 out of 4 mains were reduced in price after we complained, the whole experience was unpleasant and spoiled our special day. We would certainly not return and would not recommend.

We came just for drinks and we’re not allowed to sit in the main bar with the beautiful fire and Christmas decorations despite it being empty and we’re asked to sit in the tap room which is not as comfortable. We were told that the main bar/library was being kept free for restaurant guests, I understand the need for a smooth restaurant service but surely not all of the tables need to be available all the time. We had a wine and pint of lager for £16, I’m not paying those prices to not sit in the lovely area where customers used to be welcome. I love this place, it’s beautiful so it’s a real shame!!

this place gets better and better since our last visit the restaurant has been refurbished it is lovely and cosy and feels special the staff are very helpful and the food wow amazing and good value for the quality of food this place is special treat yourself you wont be disappointed hopefully will be back when we are in the area next.

Very disappointing evening. Food served tasted nice but was cold. Second meal came back in the same and half the amount and no attempt to provide fresh sides. My husband and I ended up eating our meals separately as a result. The bill was incorrect, charged us for a bottle of wine we didn’t have and apart from one waitress who was very kind, the service was poor. Compensation for a poor evening on my husbands birthday was inadequate. I doubt we will return.

We figured out we have been coming here for over 15 years, only twice a year, but still, I write this review with pleasure. We have never had a bad meal here. The staff are always friendly, the food is always lovely and to watch...

Called in for a quick drink whilst walking in the area, we were ushered from the bar in double quick time as soon as we said we were nor eating and directed away to the tap room, the place was not particularly busy and after...

Afternoon tea was disappointing. Ordered pescatarian and only 2 sandwich fillings salmon and cheese, no tuna, no egg. Only 3 fingers each which considering price was poor. Sent one back as stale. Plus side lovely venue and good staff. Distinctly average and overpriced for what...

We arrived today (Saturday) for lunch and then we stayed at the hotel so had an evening meal. Overall the food, drinks and serve were excellent. Overall 5 stars ✨✨✨✨✨

This is the third time in the last few months that we have been to The Red Lion for a meal. I am sorry that I did not leave reviews for our first two visits. The food and the service were exemplary each time. I...

We had the most amazing evening to begin the celebrations for my Mum's 100th birthday. The staff were superb from the moment we arrived and had pre dinner drinks on the terrace. They even managed a perfect sunset for us! The food, both flavour and...

Had a wonderful 50th birthday 🎂 🥳. Met some lovely people . Thankyou to all the amazing staff!! And the food was first class, thankyou to the chefs, kp's behind the scenes......Will recommend to friends xx Kind regards Paula & Martin xx

Just called for a drink for after a game of golf. Had to wait ten minutes to get served at the bar despite the place being almost empty with staff walking about but not serving. Just paid almost £7.00 for a lager. Needless to say...

A beautiful place, set in glorious surroundings, magnificent panorama. The terrace around the restaurant is very inviting, even on a windy day. The restaurant is elegant and laid out to a high standard. The staff could not be faulted, friendly, helpful and efficient all with...

Great location, the Peak District certainly attracts folks. The hotel seems very nice, wedding location, too! The restaurant was very busy for a Wednesday night! The waiter did ask the kitchen staff first if and when they could be ready to serve the two of...

Today was the second time we have visited this restaurant. The first time we sent back both main courses as one was inedible which the chef agreed upon tasting it and the other bland and greasy. Today was worse, we booked with open table at...

Firstly, The setting is lovely, the interior is really well designed, overall it’s a nice pub/restaurant however the food portions and price of food/drinks is terrible. We knew it was expensive for the evening menu so decided to come late lunch as it was slightly...

Ridiculous price of some items. I had the fish pie, which didn't have a price on the menu as it was under the "pie of the day" on the menu. It was ok, certainly nothing special, no better than you could pick up in the...

Been here 3 times now with my 9 month old and every time I’ve been I have no been offered a high chair or a children’s menu. When asking for a children’s menu one was given with the reply of “here is for next time”....

We were celebrating my birthday on Monday 7th August. The starters were lovely (scallop and a soup) however my main course was just luke warm and the vegetables were cold By the the time my meal was redone my husband had finished his. So we...

The food is always good but the service is so slow. Sitting here still waiting for a follow up on how our food was or do we want another drink or even order a desert. Chef forgot to get my sweet chilli sauce to accompany...

Wow, just wow, the red lion had possibly the best decor we've come across, the food was delicious and cooked perfectly , all staff very respectful and attentive. If I had to find anything negative it would have to be the bar prices, but all...

My wife and I called in for lunch on Monday and were very pleased with the choices, the staff were friendly and helpful and the service was prompt. On the back of this we decided to return the following Friday for an evening meal. Well,...

A very nice Sunday lunch in lovely surroundings. Excellent choices on the menu. Very well cooked and presented. Good service. We are regulars so we have come to expect this standard and can happily say that this is the norm.

There is no denying this is a beautiful venue, it’s tasteful, cosy and wraps it’s arms around you as soon as you walk in. We have visited on numerous occasions over the past few decades for lunches, dinner, weddings and other family celebrations and has...

Very disappointed. My wife and I used to dine and pop in here regularly over 15 of the past 20 years or so, up to about 2017. So we were quite excited to finally return after 5 year break to dine for my wife's birthday...

Both our starters were very tasty although mine did have a bristle in from a pastry brush. No harm done, sometimes these things cannot be helped. But the manager very kindly took it off the bill. My main was lovely, although my partners mains part...

We booked for 4:45, so it had to be the lunch menu, as looking at the evenings bookings we couldn’t get a table until 7:30. The restaurant is lovely with great views. Our meals were very good, lamb shank falling off the bone, mushroom risotto,...

Club sandwich was uneatable . No one came to ask if food was ok until clearing away. On saying the food was not eaten . I was told I should have said earlier. Total bill £72.00. I said we should not be charged for uneaten...

The food is delicious, however it was very expensive, I think £37 plus £5 for a sauce is very expensive for a sirloin steak with about 5 chips. The mrs had the trio of pork but it again was a very small portion. The restaurant...

This place is absolutely beautiful. There's a large outside seating area with fantastic views over Derbyshire. The restaurant is bright and airy with gorgeous decor. The tables are well spaced and the booths are stunning. The pub itself is really stylish, feels like a country...

Excellent service food was awesome took my family and friends all had lovely food very lucky the sun was out amazing views

Beautiful place in stunning area. Booked a table and arrived on time to be told table not ready. Had to wait 30 mins to be seated. Ordered starters which took 20 mins to come but were delicious so full of expectations for our main meals....

I first visited the Red Lion in the 1970s and then again in the 1980s. It became my home and my passion in the 1990s. I have watched its fate twist and turn and then grow into the amazing venue it now is. What a...

Visited the restaurant for the very fist time today. My daughter won the top prize on her school raffle which was lunch for two at the peak edge Hotel. Unfortunately she didn't get to sample the cuisine as my partner and I booked a sneaky...

As a Member of wonderful Stanedge Golf Club The Red Lion is a mere stones throw away. I have visited the hotel a few times for food and never been disappointed. I attended a private party earlier this year which was held there in the...

Anyone who has enjoyed a meal at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield will certainly enjoy one here at the Red Lion restaurant at the Peak Edge Hotel. As you would expect the place ouses class, from the bar area to the tables it's a beautiful...

Massive disappointment!! Gone down hill!! We have always thought quite highly of the Peak Edge, we were married here, we have spent Xmas days here.... valentines day events and many more special occasions at this venue. However on the 15th april our experience was quite...

We've been regular visitors to the Red Lion restaurant since it's last change of ownership and always been very happy. It has evolved into and excellent restaurant in a beautiful location. Four of us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch which included a variety of dishes all...

We were really looking forward to this Easter Lunch but sadly it did not live up to our expectations. The soup was cold and had to be heated up. The mains were also cold and, while 2 of us were too hungry to wait for...

I had booked this so early on as last year it was fully booked. And I am SO glad I got in. We did the three course dining in the Oak room with a Michael Buble tribute act. And it was beautiful. The tribute act...

Just had come back and leave another review. We travel from Nottingham to visit this wonderful Gastro Pub purely for the ambience, quality of food and service of the highest standards. Today we chose the Club Sandwich and upgraded to Chunky Chips, the Sandwich and...

Such a delightful place. We had breakfast included here as part of our stay in the Peak Edge Hotel. Food in the restaurant in the evenings is fabulous. We were lucky enough to sample their Valentines Tasting Menu which punched well above its weight. My...

I love this restaurant setting, it's absolutely beautiful, I've previously always had gorgeous food here, but this time I was disappointed with my meal. I am quiet happy to pay £30 for a main meal as long as it is good quantity, so the meat...

Lovely lunch beautiful setting staff very accommodating warm and welcoming very pleasant experience food good cosy bar and restaurant

It's taken me a while to write this review as I wanted to give management a chance to respond to my complaint. After several emails and a promise the manager would call me, nothing! A tweet to the owner of Casa prompted the Hotel Manager...

It had been a couple of years since we last visited The Red Lion, one word WOW! This is such a wonderful looking Gastro Pub Restaurant, the new extention and outside garden area is an excellent addition to this restaurant as is the refurbishment. On...

My partner & came here for dinner to celebrate his birthday, I live fairly close by & the restaurant is so cosy. We were greeted with a warm welcome, drink orders taken & seated in the library initially to enjoy our cocktails and time to...

Where do I start ? Staff were young and inexperienced, didn’t even know what soup it was or if the prawn cocktail came with a Bloody Mary shot - waitress said no, Menu said it did! Main course pre plated, roast potatoes like aunt Bessie’s....

The staff whilst very pleasant were very young and not particularly well trained. The restaurant was very quiet but it still took 3 attempts to order a bottle of wine and when it did arrive it was the wrong one. One of our party’s steak...

Good service but expensive. DJ very poor, persisted with his choice of music despite lack of people on dance floor.

We stayed at the Peak Edge hotel in October half term and booked the restaurant for both nights. Just before I saw some of the negative reviews on here and wasn’t expecting great things! However, we had 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts and they were...

What can I say other than wow, wow, wow. One of the best places I have eaten in a long time. Well done to everyone from the cleaners to the potwash to the waiters and the chefs. Food 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Decor 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Wine 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The food was OK but nothing special and £37 for steak and a few chips is far too much.The only vegetables included was one mushroom and one small piece of tomato.Heavens knows what we would have been charged for a few peas.By the way a...

I’m really disappointed with my experience here today. We’ve eaten at this restaurant a couple of times and it’s always been good. But today was the worst experience of them all. We had Sunday lunch, and at nearly £30 a plate, it’s not cheap. I...

Stopped at the Red Lion pub annexed to the hotel. Nice decor, although they tried to usher me into the conservatory style "restaurant" which didn't look welcoming. But sadly the food didn't measure up. Worst was £14 for a "moroccan lamb pitta" which sounds great...in...

Beautiful environment, The renovation is top notch, combined with excellent service. Disappointed about some of the food. Whilst it was excellent quality. The pea soup was divine. I ordered a mushroom, pesto and goats cheese from the sandwich menu. (Didn't see much pesto) It wasn't...

We ate breakfast and dinner here during our 2 night stay at the hotel. Food was impeccable. There could do with one or two options more on the menu for children, but in the end they had the fillet steak which was superb! The terrine...

Was lucky to be taken here on Saturday evening for a family meal to celebrate my birthday. The meal was nice but the portions were small and prices were BIG! These were London prices for nice but unexceptional food. The service was fine and the...

Nice food, VERY small portions, VERY high prices for what you get. This restaurant has pretensions to be a fine dining restaurant but having been to many Michelin starred restaurants it just doesn’t hit the mark. Service was good if haphazard (another tables food put...

Just awful food and service wasn’t great either! We were a party of 8 dining Food was extremely overpriced for what it was. All of us had a bad meal apart from the child’s food. A few examples I had the market fish of the...

It has been a couple of years since we went to the Red Lion for Sunday lunch but between Covid and other family type pressures I had no time to do so. I therefore feel its time for a review .. again! The outside has...

We dined here on Wednesday 3 August. It was to be a special occasion as the family were able to be together for the first time for ages. It certainly was special! Maybe, being generous, something was going seriously wrong in the kitchen, and was...

Been here twice recently , lunch and then Saturday evening meal. All staff are well drilled in attention to diners needs and the need to follow up requests… good service in other words, unlike many other places. The cooking was excellent all dishes enjoyed by...

We prefer to eat later on a Sunday which is one of the main reasons we like coming here as they serve until 8pm which nowhere else local seems to do. The food was superb today, we both had the artichoke soup which was delicious...

Visited here for a quick lunch, having never been before and was very pleasantly surprised. Food was superb, good wine menu and fabulous service (attentive but not ott). Our lovely waiter, Will, even showed us round the function rooms (one was being prepared for a...

1st like to say this bar and restaurant is amazing views but as my friend is vegan there wasn't nothing on the menu said do a salad £15 bowl off chips £6 sandwich £11 bread was hard I had fish and chips £17 the food...

We met some friends for lunch last Sunday and they, like us now love this restaurant as the location, the atmosphere, the dining area the food and service is perfect. It was so lovely we were still there several hours later retiring to the beautiful...

We are regulars at the Red Lion and are pleased to say that the food is as good as ever. The menu is varied and interesting. Good service, excellent ambiance and location. Getting a bit expensive.

My husband and I received a £100 gift voucher at Christmas and for various reasons had not yet used it We decided to go for lunch on a Saturday, aware that we were unlikely to spend anywhere near the full value we asked whether it...

Called in after visiting Chatsworth- as a solo diner it can be awkward sometimes but the lovely lady showed me to a cozy corner where I could enjoy my leisurely lunch and read my book, people watching in peace. She understood straight away I wanted...

After experiencing a lovely breakfast treat my husband paid the bill and we left. On checking later the bill was more than expected as breakfast was on the menu at £15 each including drinks. I rang to query and was informed that drinks are now...

Visited recently and enjoyed a few drinks in the bar, all good. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. However, the food prices in the restaurant are far too high for what is served up. I had a sirloin steak that came...

Let’s get positives out of the way…lovely setting and great refurb inside. However, have to agree with recent reviews quality of food, value and service sadly off pace for where I think they are trying to position themselves. Went on a Friday night and felt...

called here for a relatives birthday ,my overall view was the meal was very expensive for a very average meal and not the quality expected ,we have since ben the the Gate at Tansley which was far superior than Peak Edge I will not be...

Having stayed in the sister hotel, being married here and multiple meals we really were looking forward to a few drinks here… We called in for drinks today. Talk about rude. We got a taxi as we wanted to call in some where for sassy...

No complaints about the food - really good. The service however was the slowest I’ve ever known. It took easily 15 minutes just to be given a menu. When the food arrived it was lovely. We were asked if we wanted to see a desert...

We called at the Red lion, having drove past a few weeks ago, and I can honestly say we had the best fish and chips ever, on a barmy sunny afternoon, whilst it is not a cheap meal anymore it was worth it. We hope...

Seriously this place made me laugh,the staff uniform is ridiculous they are trying to be a top end pub whats made for a Queens visit, come on people you are in Chesterfield lmao and when the staff come to bring you a fork they got...

Absolutely perfect, no exaggeration! From being shown to our table, the presentation of the menu, and the taking of our orders. The staff were very attentive and unintrusive. As for the food, the Monkfish was beautiful. We were spoiled for choice. Overall, a great place...

Had a roast dinner at the red lion with the family. Staff were all fairly new but very nice. Surroundings lovely. A one course roast cost £24. For the money it was incredibly basic. The beef was good but it was really basic, no roast...

Enjoyable dinner. Two of us had fish, the third a steak. All very good as were the deserts. This restaurant has evolved into to a very good venue and is maintaining a very good standard of food. Only thing was that the service was pretty...

I had heard some fantastic things about the Red Lion and ventured there for Sunday lunch. Whilst the decor was beautiful the food and service was poor. I can not fault the starters, that was in fact the best part of the meal however they...

We live on chatsworth Road, therefore local. We fancied tea out to celebrate our son passing his driving test. We arrived at 7.30 for an 8’0 clock booking. We had a couple of drinks relaxing before we went to our table. The owner of the...

Beautiful setting and amazing food! Went for a Sunday lunch and places amazing staff were very young and obviously inexperienced but friendly and helpful. Meat is from the owners own farm which is just down the road Love to see the little calfs running around...

Called here on the off chance they had a table spare. Wish I hadn't bothered. I should have realised how bad it was when it took them 10 minutes to see if there was a table spare. Only to realise when we were sat down,...

A disappointing Sunday lunch celebrating my wife’s birthday with our family. The food quality was not the best with a poor Vegan choice and a small portion of what was available. The quality of the beef and pork left a lot to be desired and...

We was staying at the hotel so booked a meal here. We popped in for a drink before check in and was impressed, lovely looking pub with fire so had high hopes for meal that evening. Service started good lovely bread. We did have to...

I have just returned from a festive Sunday lunch with my elderly parents and other family members. We were booked to eat at 14.00 and arrived about 13.30 to have a pre lunch drink and let the staff know that we were there. We got...

The staff added that last little bit of excellence to what is a fantastic place to be. The views from the floor to ceiling windows was great, we watched the hail come down as we were sat in the lovely warmth of the new building....