The Beestro in North East Derbyshire

After wanting to eat here since we stumbled across it a few weeks ago, I took my mum to visit for lunch today. We opted for High Tea and a Prawn and Salmon Salad. Nothing wowed us about the meal, the prawns were chewy and only a small portion. The sandwiches were satisfactory, but the quiche, sausage roll and scone were minute portions. I’d rather pay a bit more and be able to appreciate the taste of these. We ordered a flat white and hot chocolate and these both came in small tea cups, which just didn’t seem appropriate to serve them in. Like some other reviews, this place has such potential, but the food is not worth returning for.

Such a little gem of a find..wonderful time spend relaxing with my family enjoying the views and eating the delicious cake..the staff are so friendly and helpful we will highly recommend to others..this will definitely be our place to go from now on..I must also mention I had a fall just as I was leaving due to my own health issues and was so lucky to have staff customers help me recover.gloria and a gentleman who's name I did not know we're exceptional in making sure I was ok and brought me a chair to sit on while I recovered from my fall ..their kindness and thoughtfulness was really appreciated.how wonderful there are such good people around..thankyou to everyone and well done again for all the hard work you do in making customers so welcome to beestro.

We had an absolutely fantastic visit to the Beestro today for afternoon tea as a treat for my mum’s birthday. Our food was so lovely, and a perfect portion for lunchtime. The waitresses were so kind and friendly - and we had a really lovely chat with Gloria. Please don’t listen to the reviews about the Beestro ‘not being dog friendly’. I took my dog, and were seated on the beautiful patio which really didn’t take anything away from the experience. Absolutely 10/10 all round and we can’t wait to return!

THE LOCATION IS STUNNING AND HAS A WONDERFUL 'FEEL' ABOUT IT. THE STAFF WERE ALSO TOP NOTCH -PROFESSIONAL, POLITE AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL. THE FOOD HOWEVER WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING - WE HAD LUNCH THERE. I WOULD GO AGAIN BUT WOULD OPT FOR A CREAM TEA OR TEA AND CAKE. THE CAKES LOOKED AMAZING!

The location was beautifully set in lovely gardens. The staff were friendly enough. The high tea was very disappointing and of very poor value. The sandwich was on basic white bread. There was no choice of filling just ham and cheese. A very small bite size portion of the following pork pie, quiche, half a small sausage roll, half a small scone and the tiniest finger of a white rocky road. The service was chaotic to say the least. Sad really as it has the potential to be a very successful business.

Three of us visited for a light lunch. The potential here is enormous. The food itself was excellent, but its presentation appalling. Although we sat in the cafe where plates, cups, etc were on full view, meals were served in cardboard boxes and drinks in polystyrene cups. Utensils were all disposable wood, with milk in capsules. Sitting and eating a salad out of a cardboard box with a wooden fork is what I would expect out of a food van at a festival, not from Troway Hall. We had two paninis and a salad, one tea and four coffees served in cardboard and polystyrene for £43. All very sad.

Beautiful views, tasty fresh food and lovely atmosphere. My 1 year old especially enjoyed practicing her walking on the well kept gardens and dancing to the live music! Thank you :)

We have visited previously in the past and had a lovely visit but today I didn’t feel very welcome. As we arrived we were told that dogs could only sit on the patio which we were not aware of. He wasn’t even allowed to walk on the grass to get to the patio. As someone with Autism, if I had known this was the rule I could have been more prepared. It came as a bit of a shock as there is some lovely views which we couldn’t see from the patio. I understand covid is still around but the food was a bit pricey to say it came in cardboard boxes. It was lovely food though. Reading the past reviews it seems I’m not the only one a bit sad by the dog rule. I am in no way writing this review to ruin your business but to let other dog owners be aware of this. Maybe this information could be added to your Facebook page so people understand where they can sit before their visit. Sadly I don’t think we will be returning.

I’m not one for leaving negative reviews but feel I should give some feedback on our visit with friends to the local area. Positives:- stunning views, well kept and cake was lovely. Negatives:- Definitely not dog friendly, I appreciate that not everyone is a fan of dogs, however, we were told that we had to sit on the patio in a small space and dogs not welcome on the grass. My experience is majority of dog owners are responsible and would clear any mess up. Maybe have one section on the grass for dogs. Had to remind the staff to bring cake out as it was clear the order had been forgotten. Two out of four honey beers were out of date.. this was mentioned to the staff but dismissed. On leaving, I took the dog over the grass to head out whilst waiting for friends and was told to get the dog off the grass. This is the most direct way to leave and over the top to pick this up! Overall we didn’t feel that welcome.

Myself and my wife had an amazing baby shower event at the Beestro yesterday. We had a lovely section of the garden right in the corner which made it feel like our own private area which was accompanied by the incredible view. We first went to have a look at the venue back in April. Gloria and Alan were very accommodating in showing us around the site as there was a cabin at the base of the hill you can also choose depending on what you are looking for. We chose to have our baby shower at the top just because the view was so stunning. We had 25 guests which just felt about right but for the area we had you could probably squeeze in a few more if you wanted to. Gloria was ok with us bringing our own cake and balloons. We had some guests which were vegetarian and vegan and were well catered for by the team. Being a baby shower we did have a few showers on and off. The staff members worked really hard trying to keep all the food and seating dry as much as they could. We did also hire a singer called Annie which Gloria hires every Friday at the Beestro and she was absolutely fantastic - very talented lady. It was certainly a day to remember and we will certainly be returning for coffee and cake and maybe other events which Gloria tends to host from time to time. We couldn’t recommend The Beestro enough. Where else could you find where you can enjoy the natural world at its best with so many bee hives and Christmas trees around you, enjoying amazing views like that whilst sipping your coffee?! The service from the staff was also great. Upon writing this review I was very surprised by some of the other reviewers and question the authenticity of some of them, as it was totally not the experience we had. Our day was perfect in soo many ways. Thank you to Gloria, Alan and your wonderful team!

After returning after a year to a place I usually enjoy visiting and buying products from, I was disappointed how my family were ushered away from the grass by the owners who were incredibly rude and told they had to sit with the dogs on a small patio next to a loud speaker which is clearly very distressing for them. The elderly gentleman who I often see there accused my family of not waiting in the correct area and having not made a reservation which I had booked online the previous day. This was not quite the welcome back I was hoping for. Our waitress was lovely and very helpful as was the lovely young girl on the till the only credit to the service we were given today. As soon as Gloria stops her obsession with her grass and alters her attitude to her customers and their dogs It will be a better place.

We hadnt planned this visit but it was a great decison to go and try it. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The view is amazing if you are sat out in the gardens and the array of wildlife and the peace and quiet and so relaxing.We really really enjoyed our time at this venue and it wont be our last visit. We also liked that there were lots of products for sale made locally from honey and the honey itself was for sale.

Our first visit on recommendation - a beautiful view and very friendly and honey knowledgeable staff but so disappointed with the food! Bacon sandwich was extremely dry and overcooked in a very doughy bread cake. Scones too did not taste homemade and again were very heavy. Small paper cups and commercially packaged milk don’t add to the tearoom experience - China cups and teapots are standard elsewhere! All in all not a quality experience or value for money so we won’t be returning!

Had a trip to 'The Beestro' with my wife, parents and brother. Firstly, the view is utterly sublime and worth the trip on it's own. My parents had been here before and told us how good the food was and they weren't wrong. I had an utterly delicious pie, chips and peas with lovely gravy, a very nice latté and shared a very nice brownie with my wife (she grudgingly let me have a smidgen). All of it was wonderful, and it was very reasonably priced. I also took the opportunity to buy some of the bee products (the honey soap is particularly good). We used to very much enjoy going to 'The Inn at Troway' and were very sad when it closed but I am delighted to have found 'The Beestro' and I can guarantee the next time we visit Sheffield we will be returning. PS - I also very much enjoyed the two chickens wandering around (Fifi and Foo-Foo?) which brought back happy memories of when we had our own small flock.

I’m afraid I have mixed reviews about this cafe. My first visit was enjoyable, despite the over priced menu. Staff were friendly and the coffee and cake was good although,not having oat milk available for my coffee was disappointing. My daughter had a panini which she said was good. I visited again a week later with two small dogs. We were told we had to sit on a specific area, not sure why we were confined to a small patio area, why we couldn’t sit on the grass area I’m really not sure? The atmosphere was uncomfortable as we just didn’t feel welcome with our two well behaved dogs. We ate our panini and left as soon as we could. My impression from both visits is that they appear not to be dog friendly in my experience of this visit. No interaction from staff or owners. A couple that walked passed us to sit at a table gave us such a look of disgust that we had dogs. The prices seem very steep for a simple cafe with limited menu and again no oat milk. It is a lovely setting and I am a regular honey buyer but I will give the cafe a miss in future. My dog is like family to me and I appreciate not everyone are dog people but if you are providing a service then everyone should feel welcome and comfortable.

We called on a quiet day due to weather forecasts of heavy rain & thunder. Thankfully they were wrong yet again & we enjoyed the views from our table. Pleasant staff & very clean throughout. A nice cup of tea was served & we passed...

A lovely visit to the Beestro cafe for lunch. Possibly the best omelette I've had and friendly staff. Nice cakes too. Very enjoyable, and reasonably priced.

Can’t fault the views but that’s where the positives start and end. Limited menu and very overpriced. Was hoping the quality would superior but was disappointed to find pretty standard food. “kidz” mean was nearly £6 for a cardboard container with processed chicken nuggets, chips...

This is in a lovely setting very rural. We met family for breakfast, the lady told us they had to serve breakfast in a box which was acceptable. The breakfast was ok but looking at pictures on here it seems we were short changed. There...

Gloria is fantastic and her beestro is testament to her dedication and passion in everything she does. We buy our xmas trees from Gloria every year and its a family event. When i attended the beestro the other day Gloria was giving a presentation to...

After visiting you with my mum yesterday and enjoying it so much, I decided to visit again this morning with my husband and 6 year old son. We had a lovely bacon roll washed down with a slice of cake, and made the most of...

After spending a long time like most people not going anywhere much apart from work recently this was a much needed visit. We saw it advertised in a local magazine and thought it sounded lovely and it was and more. Top notch service, the waitress...

After booking a table my friend and I after all covid regulations where shown to our choice of table . Bee....eautiful view ,but a tad to windy ! So without any fuss we where moved and sat outside the cabin . We're not " nesh...

Visited here for the first time today and had a lovely full English breakfast. Lots of covid precautions in place, and distanced tables outside. Great views and well organised overall. Also had a brownie slice to take away, which was to die for! Definitely will...

Breakfast served in a cardboard box which was lined with a red serviette. This serviette was stuck to all the food. Bits of paper stuck to the bacon and sausage. And the tomatoes and beans were inedible as they had seeped into the serviette. Nearly...

Very good social distancing and the only place I have been with a temperature check to go in. Friendly staff, very tasty fish and chips.Small menu which I guess is due to the restrictions. Food at the moment is served in a box I will...

The honey trail sounds good let's go have a look see what it's all about. The Beestro all seemed well the signs inviting us inside to welcome people with open arms to a fabulous honey shop and cafe it's open let's have a look. Met...

I have to give a mixed review of the Beestro in Troway. This was our first visit post lock down. Lovely surroundings, staff excellent and helpful. My whinge is the cost! Two cappucino's, served in compostable cups (happy with that) but the cups were designed...

Visited for my mums birthday with my sisters. Excellent food excellent service so good We went back again a few days later. It’s so lovely with such peaceful surroundings.

Having visited the Beestro in pre-Covid days on several occasions, we noticed some changes this time! On arrival we were temperature-checked and the outdoor tables were spaced well apart on the ample lawns; and the menus were displayed on large posters which could be viewed...

Lots of outside seating, great for nice weather. Food was good, the honey cake being a highlight. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit.

They really need to advertise that this venue is not child friendly. Plenty of lawn space, but we were told that children have to sit at the table and stay there. Had we known this we certainly wouldn’t have visited considering our girls ages 3...

Spent a fabulous afternoon with my mum sister and brother views were fab the chickens wondering around made my mums day as she used to keep them food excellent

The Beestro re-opened following Covid lockdown today, so a friend and I brought our children for a local trip out for brunch. We were greeted by a kind gentleman who managed our expectations of the visit by explaining the safety measures in place and telling...

We went for coffee break had 2 cappincino and 2 slices ofcakes this came to £15.40. We thought it was overpriced for this and wont be coing back.

The Beestro is the perfect place to relax with a coffee/ meal / snack. The views are fantastic , the service and food also. Now visited twice and when time permits will return again.

Called today for a couple of reasons cake and an interest in beekeeping. We managed to speak to the owners who are very knowledgable and happy to talk even though they were busy. We had the coffee and walnut cake and a slice of carrot...

This is a lovely, secluded hidden gem between Dronfield and Marsh Lane/Eckington. Follow the signs from the main roads and you end up in a historic setting with a smart 'cabin style' bistro within the gorgeous grounds. The views are to die for from a...

This place is an absolute gem of a find. I can not praise it enough. The staff are so lovely and friendly and will do anything to make sure you have a great experience. The food is all homemade, sourced locally and of excellent quality,...

Visited here yesterday with the family including two children and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was excellent (compliments to the chef) and good sized portions all round, we felt good value for money and not overpriced. My husband even had a...

The most amazing cafe you could every go The views are outstanding. The young staff are exceptional, polite and very helpful. We had the Meat and potato pie which was packed full of meat and flavour and was probably the nicest we have had for...

Read previous reviews and one or two were not brilliant but my wife and myself thought we would try it and see for ourselves.the first thing that impressed us was the lovely views as soon as you walked into the cafe area lovely lawns with...

Visited with a friend of mine last week whilst on a walk. I had the meat and potato pie which was packed with succulent meat and gorgeous gravy . My friend had the quiche followed by the honey cake which she thoroughly enjoyed. The service...

We were recommended by a friend and boy it did not disappoint. What an incredible setting and beautiful location. We booked for lunch and had an omelette and smoked haddock both were lovely and would highly recommend , we had the carrot cake for desert...

on arrival at 2.00pm the "bistro" was devoid of customers and we found out why - a 330ml of peroni £4.50 a diet coke £1.75. The coke was served in a can with 69p on the side peroni in small bottles is served at a...

We had really been looking forward to visiting The Beestro. The location is beautiful. However, we were really disappointed. The service was very, very slow; my partner had nearly finished his meal by the time mine came. I had the haddock and the sauce was...

Stumbled upon this little gem by sheer luck and so glad I did. Myself and my two daughters (one celebrating her birthday) called in for lunch. Food was lovely (omelettes x 2 & panini), seated outside on the lawn area overlooking Troway. The glorious weather...

A jewel of a cafe with a gorgeous garden to sit out on a sunny day. Indoor seating too. Excellent food and service with nothing too much trouble. We had a honey tasting session too and there are some great honey based products in the...

I have been to the Beestro at Troway Hall several times. I've been for lunch, coffee and cakes or just a cup of coffee. I love the rural location and have to remember that the location is just 5 minutes from the edge of Sheffield....

I went to the Beestro for the first time this Saturday with my wife and children, had a fantastic meal and the views are the best in Derbyshire. The cakes are amazing too, we had the Bakewell Cake and the honey cake delicious. also we...

Visited today for lunch, our first time this year although we went quite often last year. Outside seating area has been extended and is much better than last year. Food very good and cakes are gorgeous. The staff all appear to be new but all...

Went here for snack and a drink service terrible order was not right then returned waiting time appalling don't go there poor value