The Black Swan in Amber Valley

We booked here for a party of 20 for Sunday lunch. It was absolutely fantastic. The Sunday roasts were enormous and delicious, best roast potatoes and huge portions of fresh veg and cauliflower cheese. It all came together which was amazing for such a big group. The puddings were gorgeous and the whole experience was five star. The staff really made an impression on us and that contributed to the really great afternoon. Well done!

We decided to visit the Black Swan again after such a fantastic experience in September 2023. Unfortunately we was slightly disappointed when we returned in January 2023. We ordered 2 x Fish and chips and 2 x cheeseburgers. The fish and chips was nice but the Burgers were very disappointing. The chips served with the burgers were French fries from the freezer, the burger was quite bland and dry. The price was very expensive for the quality of food received, upon the journey home we all commented on how much the restaurant had changed. We went on a Saturday night, as we did last time only to notice the car park was very quiet and there was only 4 tables booked with paying customers, back in September 2023 it was heaving. We got told that they had changed the chef since our last visit and this was very noticeable to the menu choice and quality of food presented (and not for the better) We all commented on how strange it was that they were offering a spring menu in January which is very limited as to choice. It is such a shame that the Black Swan has taken this route and unfortunately we will not be returning

We came here for Christmas dinner, and it was lovely! From start to finish the service was brilliant & the food was soooo tasty! The staff were so busy, but still so attentive, patient & kind! If we lived nearby we’d definitely come here again! If we happen to holiday here again, we’ll definitely be coming back for Christmas dinner! Thank you again!

Went here for Christmas Day lunch as we.were staying nearby. Food.was.lovely starters were flavoursome turkey.was.lovely and plentiful , both served piping hot , pudding was in the same quality Food was excellent and left very happy people. Heard someone.moaning , don't know what they had to complain about ,.Suppose there is always someone. Staff were very busy but we're polite and caring If you are in the area a lo ely.place to come. Thank you for all your hard work

Absolute avoid like the plague! We booked our Christmas meal here and it was shocking from start to finish. They had far too many people in there which all I can say was purely down to greed. They could not cope with the amount of people in there and we waited for an hour and a half before we had any food. Ordered countless drinks that never arrived and once the food was there it was freezer meat at best. Sat there with our desserts and still had parts of our dinner that had not been cleared. Promised to remove 50% of the food bill but then back tracked and only refunded part of it. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Money making machine and that’s all you cared about!

We went as a group of 8 to have a Xmas get together! All the food was great and service was lovely, really friendly people! We would definitely return!

Went with family party of sixteen as staying nearby for a long weekend. We were requested to preorder not keen but understandable due to party size. On arrive half the table had knives,forks, side plates and napkins other half just knives and forks. Sat for a while discussing what's wines etc everybody wanted. No one came to take order so when starters arrived it as chaotic asking for drinks and getting right starter to right person and waiting glasses.Had to ask for napkins which were literally thrown at me. Main meals arrived with no peas with both of the fish and chips. All three of the burgers had to be sent back as cold. Chef decided to do from cratch unfortunately when they did return everyone else had finished. Desserts slow to come maybe due to delay of burgers and again had to ask for spoons. Had to chase up one of the desserts. Food was OK nothing special

Amazing Sunday lunch, worth the price as felt a bit special. Staff were all very friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed and homely. We left very content and full!

What a wonderful experience from start to finish. Dan and the team were incredibly helpful and accommodating, accepting a booking of 20 and then letting us increase to 32 without any problems. On the day, the food was served swiftly by the team who could not do enough for us and most importantly the food was incredible, so delicious with generous portions. The beef was cooked perfectly and the best I can remember having in a pub. It came with a giant yorkshire pudding, huge bowls of veg to share, mouth watering cauliflower cheese and I was so excited to get my own little pan of bread sauce (I’m addicted) even though I hadn’t ordered the chicken. I’m usually disappointed when I order a roast out as it’s never as good as your own home made just how you like it, but nothing disappointed at the Black Swan. Well done and thank you, top marks from me and I will be back.

Passed by in afternoon popped in for drink. Lovely pub. Noticed 25% off meals on Tuesdays . Back to holiday apartment. Changed and returned. Excellent meals for us. Starters and main courses. Yorkshire portions in Derbyshire. Can't fault em! A really good pub with log fire and sport on TV in bar. The staff were great, specially Elizabeth.

Visited as part of a group of nine relative strangers for Sunday lunch. Website prices were out of date, which didn't make a good first impression, especially as we'd been issued at the table with a là carte menus as well, only for those who had made their choice from that to be told that they couldn't have it! The beef is now priced at £20 and the lamb £19, for example, and although we'd rather prices were increased than standards fall, I think it is fair to say that these are very much top end for a pub lunch. Expectations were there set high on the one hand but on the other we waited for our meal with some trepidation and concern that we might be being ripped off, so it had better be good... Well, I pleased to say the food was pretty good. I'm always impressed by a chef's ability to deliver a host of different meals at the same time and, although it's obviously a bit easier with roasts, between us we'd ordered beef, lamb, pork, chicken & salmon, so we covered most bases. Everyone was very happy with their chosen protein and, although I can only speak for the beef (which my wife felt lacked flavour and I felt had a hint of aniseed, which I don't like), the one thing we agreed on was that it was melt-in-the-mouth tender; indeed, I've never had beef with quite the same almost pâté-like texture! Yorkshire puddings were great and were served with every main, although to save waste there might be merit in asking those not having beef if they actually want a Yorkshire, as at least three people on our table left theirs. We were given a good selection of veg - including 'proper' cauliflower cheese baked in the oven - all of which was very nicely cooked. Particularly pleasing was that the quantity of veg provided was spot on - plenty so that no one felt constrained to be polite, but not so excessive as to end up with any left over. So, full marks for the chef and kitchen colleagues but, unfortunately, front of house was not up to the same standard. There's nothing I want to single out for comment, but 3* for service is the best I can muster and meant the group didn't enjoy the dining experience quite as much as they otherwise would have done. Get the service right and it's worth the money.

We all had different dishes and each was equally delicious. Beautiful venue, good music and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

Called in for a lunch when driving past soo happy we did best food around two of the table had Panini’s two for £20 and got plenty of food and we had the kebab skewers which where to die for wish we had room for a dessert will definitely be back

Celebrated a 60th birthday with 10 of us. Couldn’t have been better food, service, or value. Great portions of all courses and lots of veg accompaniments. Lovely serving person.

Absolutely amazing experience for Father's Day! The service was faultless and the staff were so friendly. As expected, they were super busy and because of this there was a slight delay on food, but the staff were constantly updating us and apologetic for the wait (which didn't bother us!). When the food came it was beautifully presented and so tasty! I had the Salmon which was gorgeous and other members of the party had various roast dinners which were generous in portion sizes with loads of fresh veg. Everyone commented on how beautifully cooked the meat was too! An amazing experience and can't wait to go back.

Immaculate Sunday lunch. Beef cooked however we wanted, perfect for father’s day! Couldn’t recommend enough , well done!

Booked in for 3 o’clock served main at 4:30. Partners salmon dish was cold- returned to kitchen and microwaved- if we had wanted ping ding food we’d have been to witherspoons paying £5-£6 not the thick end of £20 a plate! My lamb was tough and was served with a parsnip that l’m sure had been cooked at 12 and served at 4:30 for my 3 o’clock booking. Could not cut it with a serrated knife! Would not return if paid

We booked for lunch one afternoon after reading previous reviews, and we were not disappointed. We ordered lasagne and steak and ale pie. The lasagne was the biggest portion ever, and came in a dish that was nearly the size of the dinner plate it was on! It came with chips and salad, everything was perfect, the steak and ale pie was also delicious. They have a full menu to suit most people, and the surroundings are lovely. We would thoroughly recommend here, and will definitely be back.

Amazing place for food with helpful and kind staff. There was a large group of 18 of us, from the start they made booking simple which for such a large group isn't always the case. We came in to everything set up, fizz on the table and a warm welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was amazing! Thank you

Danny and the staff were spot on. The food was great. Really enjoyed it! Had the option to sit outside or inside. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The birthday touch was a nice way to finish our meal also.

Absolutely stunning pub grub!! Visited after not having been since the end of lockdown, and fancied and Sunday dinner. Was all home cooked - and delicious (my only criticism would be the Yorkshire puds were very dry, and had a hint of WUL taste - but still ate it 😂). The attention to detail on every element of the meal - was a delight to see, no frozen or packet c£@p here!! Had the Brie and mussels to start - again, for pub grub - top notch, and cooked to perfection!!! Places to get a decent pub dinner are few and far between nowadays, too much corner cutting, and prioritising profit over quality and taste - this place however would appear to want to satisfy both parties, yes - it’s probably a tad more than some pubs - but oh my god - it is worth every penny!!! Shall definitely be back - the burgers are fab too - if I remember correctly!!

The restaurant was recommended to us by the owners of Dannah Farm and we were not disappointed. We had soup for starter and lasagne for main course. Both were cooked to perfection and exceeded our expectations. Was an added bonus to be able to bring...

Came on a Thursday lunchtime - seated in the conservatory - lovely decor and outlook. I imagine it would be great on a summer's evening. The 3 course lunchtime menu for £21 was fab! Great tasty food, lovely service. Would definitely go back.

We visited the Black Swan on a very strong recommendation the person having been a week previously thought it was great but was with us the following week and was the opposite. The service was good but a bit lacking in finesse but in general...

Bang on as per. Food is great quality and great value for money. Danny and the team do a brilliant job and no more so than our last trip on Mothering Sunday. We booked fairly late on as we were still deciding on numbers, called...

Excellent, good choice, good food and service, reasonable prices. Great building/decor. Good ambience.

Went for lunch here on a whim, very pleased with the staff and service. They make a cracking spiced salmon; would recommend to friends.

Fantastic Sunday lunch - food was so flavoursome, portions perfect & service was excellent! Will definitely return again.

Squeezed the 3 of us in last minute, table at the bar. Roaring fire, pint of cider, beer and coke then a 1st class roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Always good service with top quality food.

Thank you Dan for squeezing in a very late reservation for 14 for an early Sunday lunch. You and your team were fantastically accommodating and the food was superb. Beautiful decor too. We loved it. Much appreciated. The Scott Family x

After hearing great things about the lunchtime menu, I booked a table for myself and three friends. On arrival the bar staff were friendly and pointed out the table in the lounge area which had been reserved for us. Before we sat down the manager...

Theresa and I visited the Black Swan on a Thursday night. Lovely looking pub both outside and inside and took away some tips for decorating at home - thank you! We got a great welcome from the landlord and the waitress was attentive and had...

My son and his new wife Sian, had there wedding here. It was amazing!! The staff are very friendly and attentive, nothing was a problem. The street food they chose was incredible and very tasty. We had a fantastic day and my husband and I...

We had our wedding at the Black Swan and it was the most amazing day we could of ever asked for. Dan went above and beyond to help make the day special. Food was absolutely delicious, service was grade A and the staff were very...

Got to say the food here was superb , lamb shank with red wine minted gravy was to die for my partner thoroughly enjoyed her lasagne . Got to say the black swan is a golden gem . The staff were superb . Value for...

I bought my family of five here for a lovely meal. The chef Kyle was very accommodating for our special requirements. The drinks are very well priced and the service is 10/10, all the staff was very attentive especially Becky, nothing was too much hassle...

The service from the staff waiting on was attentive, however, when the meal arrived it was less than appetising. The food was very poor. Chips looked as if they had been treble cooked black. We asked for the skin to be removed from the fish,...

My husband passed away on 18 th of June and we held his funeral at the Black Swan they catered for 100, and the service and food was fantastic, I could not thank them enough, all the food was beautiful and fresh and there was...

Wednesday 27th July. I ordered a Feta Cheese salad, but the Feta was very scarce, just a few crumbs. My husband ordered steak pie with chips and peas. All he could taste was salt. Needless to say we will not be visiting again. Great shame...

We visited with friends for a leavers do. My friend ordered the salmon main, which on tasting was clearly off. The aroma was very strong and unpleasant and another member tried it to see and confirmed it was not fresh. We sent the salmon back...

We visited here years ago and loved it so decided to revisit. We booked Sunday lunch but arrived early. The staff we very welcoming and a pleasure to deal with. We chose to sit in the part of the restaurant that was near the garden...

This was our second visit this year. In January my mum had gravy poured down her back and coat by a young poorly trained waitress (the plate was swimming in gravy). She apologied but that was it. Having worked in the trade at her age...

Popped in for a drink and was impressed at how nice everything was with a stylish bar nicely lid out amazing restaurant and well thought out garden. Lovely staff and though we only had a snack OMG sooo tasty and well presented, the lamb kofta...

Ended up here after our favourite restaurant was closed and now we have a new favourite. The food was outstanding and portions very generous. The service was brilliant and very friendly. The menu had lots of choice and some interesting dishes as well as the...

We popped in here for an early lunch on Easter Saturday. I had the pork loin wrapped in bacon and stuffed with black pudding and every mouthful was heaven! The garden has wonderful views but if the weather isn't kind while you're there, there's a...

The best Sunday Lunch we’ve had at a pub EVER!! We stayed and had drinks 🥤 the food was incredible and so was the evening. Please come to this pub whenever you can

There was stones/grit in the mussels when told the manager she palmed it off said They don’t clean then or open them the lamb hotpot wasn’t a hotpot it’s more slop with sliced potatoes on top, pork loin roast pork was cold under cooked veg...

My husband surprised me with a dinner party for 26 friends to celebrate my 60th birthday, The Black Swan we’re amazing, worked hard to keep it a secret and I had no idea till I was led into the room. The food and venue was...

Great pub and clearly a lot of money spent on refurbishment - but pay better attention to the menu - you don’t make a marguerita pizza out of cheddar cheese - better off telling the guests you haven’t got pizza available - to offend, we...

Highly recommend. The service is superb, the meals are high quality and delicious. It is a fabulous establishment, great decoration, run professionally and will continue to be a firm favourite.

Met with friends for a Sunday lunch with a dog in tow. Staff & manager welcoming and friendly; the dog was given blanket, water & scraps. We all had Sunday roasts (pork or beef) and I’m delighted to report that it was honestly the best...

Busy place so I thought wow this is going to be good I had the steak pie chips and mushy peas The chip were the best I have had in many years but the rest could have been better The other people eating with us...

Thank you so much for looking after our needs today, Amber was very happy with her doggy dinner and blanket to make it comfy for her in the floor. The manager was fab and came back with some more beef for her! Also our dinner...

Always a nice welcome and my parents love it when we come down to visit And as with my reviews great to go to a dog friendly gastro pub Well recommendable

What a great gastro pub …. a brilliant evening and a lovely dining experience in every way. We popped in for an evening meal without booking and we had a very warm welcome by the landlord and his team. The roaring coal fire and the...

It saddens me to write this review but feel our experience needs to be shared with management, staff and others. We booked for Christmas Day - arguably the most important meal of the year and to say the experience was disappointing is an understatement. On...

This place has been refurbished after having been closed for a number of years. I’ve been a few times and a young lady was the chef there and the food was absolutely superb. However, this time we decided to go along for a birthday treat...

Arranged an 80th Birthday here. Great service and very obliging team who accommodated our every request. Couldn't fault it. My experience is that some places become desensitised to the value of occasions and dining out even just 2 people and don't keep their eye on...

As a vegan I always feel it’s going to be a let down eating at a non vegan restaurant, with my none vegan friends.. but this place was such a pleasant surprise. We ate off the Christmas set menu but I emailed ahead asking what...

Visited Black Swan for meal as part of large family gathering of 12 people. Service fantastic from the moment we arrived, shown to table, drinks ordered and not long to wait for meals - we did pre order earlier in week. Variety of meals ordered...

Both my partner and I had a wonderful meal here hake in a citrus and butter sauce with seasonal vegetables nothing was too much trouble even food can be ordered for the dogs really friendly hospitable place the hake was cooked to perfection not underdone...

Excellent, the food was amazing as was the service. I tried the ox cheek, which was divine, my husband had lobster, all cooked to perfection. The host and his staff were all friendly and polite, nothing is too much trouble. We ate in the restaurant...

The menu features plenty of meat and game based dishes that you might expect from this part of the world, but also plenty of fishy options. Brie and breadcrumbs was enjoyed by two of our party, whilst the other couple shared a fine selection on...

Superb fish (£19-20 maincourse including potatoes or chops, fresh vegetables) and other food excellent too,today and on previous visits. Homemade meat pie excellent too, £15 for this and most main course options, including accompaniments. Good portions. Daily changing menu, daily deliveries of fresh fish. Next...

The Black Swan is a lovely pub/restaurant, beautifully refurbished and a really attractive and comfortable place. The staff and front of house team are very friendly and welcoming. They have a nice varied menu with something for everyone and reasonable wine list with a good...

We ate here on a Friday evening, and the place was very busy. The staff were rushed off their feet, and to be honest, they could probably have done with one more, but they were excellent. The food was superb. There is quite a large...

16 of us who were staying locally had a fantastic lunch at the Black Swan. We called in the morning to book and they emailed a menu so we could order ahead. We arrived to a beautifully laid out table, and were made so welcome....

My reveiw is solely based from a wedding venue perspective. As a resturant I would give it 5* hence why I choose this venue. Well... Wedding was booked, e-mails and phone calls were ignored, when visiting for food the manager lost all knowledge of our...

We have been twice now to the black swan during our stay in cromford The food was excellent The waiting on staff could not do enough for us All I can say is any chef who can make apple sponge like the one we had...

We went for a anniversary celebration and this did not disappoint. The setting is beautiful and the service fantastic, nothing is too much trouble! We had the lamb cutlets (mash was amazing) and venison pie it was all delicious, my only feedback would be that...

what a place! cannot fault it great owner, amazing manager and the waiting staff are second to none. had a sunday carvery and can honestly say we have never been to a better place so pleasant and tentative, every member of staff goes out of...

Booked on the strength of reviews and was not disappointed. The food and the service was very good and we will be going back soon !

I can’t recommend this pub restaurant highly enough. The food is spectacular. I had the crab special to start and then monkfish from main course. My husband had tuna to start and the salmon for main course. The wine choice is excellent as is the...

We used to be big fans of the Black Swan; in the past the food was exceptionally good and despite being at the pricer end it represented good value considering how great the food, staff and atmosphere was. We've now been a few times since...

3rd time we've eaten there - always good this time particularly so. Excellent Sunday lunch in lovely garden with great views and steam train hooting and chuffing in the distance. Such a good job has been made of doing this pub up - excellent decor...

Often passed the black swan and thought one day we ‘ll come here and so we did with 2 friends . From the warm welcome as we arrived to the fantastic staff and the restaurant itself which was a lot bigger than I imagined ,...

Spur of the moment drive past The Black swan and thought we would see if we could have lunch there, but sit outside with our Dog. We were made to feel very welcome instantly, and invited to sit inside which really suited us better, as...

We have just had amazing night here for our first night on our honeymoon. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff so friendly and welcoming. The place is clean, light and very cosy. Thank you so much for making it so special for us, especially...

We had never been before and were really impressed. The service was brilliant and the meal was absolutely delicious. We will be back!

I’ve just had the most amazing meal at the Black Swan! Monkfish in a chorizo and salsa sauce, beautifully presented and cooked superbly. It was a lovely sunny evening in the garden with drinks. A great job Danny, Sarah and the team, well done!

We visited mid afternoon for a late lunch on a warm June day and were delighted with the setting, food and service. There is a large and varied menu and all 5 dishes we ordered covered that span from steak and ale pie, fish and...

I have been to this pub on a number of occasions. Mostly, a "pit stop" on my way home from work with colleagues for a pint, and at times a quick bite to eat. I've also travelled from home to have a Sunday Lunch with my wife. The experience has always been the same; relaxing, incredibly friendly staff, good food and drinks. Yesterday was no different, and this time it was our regular pit stop after work. All staff are friendly, professional, and always makes us feel welcome and completely at home. We have been fortunate enough to be served by our regular host, Jo. Jo is an example of how to enjoy your job, and transfer that love of the job to making her guests feel welcome. Black Swan, all your staff are great, with Jo being an absolute gem for your pub. Well done Jo, well done everyone else, well done Black Swan. See you next week.

A good range of choices from pub favourites, or more expensive daily specials. Lots of seating inside, either in the quaint bar, or large conservatory, plus lots of covered outside seating, mainly heated. Our food was perfectly cooked and delicious. Service was friendly, helpful and efficient. Very good value considering the excellent quality.

Friendly staff who actually took the time to talk to us. Allowed us to order from the menu but tweak it a little. Best pizza I've had since moving back to the UK from the US. Decorated as if I had done it myself. Need I go on? Ok, portions are huge. Didn't have to wait for drinks. It was our first time here and it won't be the last.

Visited here yesterday whilst we were staying near by - what should have been a couple of drinks resulted in a lot of drinks and food because it was such a lovely place! We was made to feel so welcome and so was our little pup! Jo the lady working there was absolutely fab! Really laidback atmosphere which was refreshing considering what’s going out with all the restrictions! The food was amazing!

We really loved The Black Swan before lockdown and so we wanted it to be our first meal out post lockdown. If you have never been I really recommend it, especially when you can go back inside. It’s slightly on the higher end price-wise but it’s restaurant quality food and decor, not pub grub so the price is fair. Firstly, what was good: the staff were coping well with all the restrictions and a very full house, with only three waiting staff. We had two bottles of Prosecco - really nice and served with fruit which was cute. They were very attentive and the food came quickly and the lady who was maitre d’ing was really lovely. We were asked 4/5 times if we were ok whilst we were eating dinner so the staff really want you to have a good experience. The main courses: linguini and salmon were absolutely stunning. Honestly perfect. The appetisers were not brilliant, the bruschetta was ok but the olives were basically a huge amount of black and green olives from a jar or can. Much nicer if there could be fewer, fresh and in more of a seasoning or oil (I am a big Olive lover!!) But we ate them, there was nothing wrong with them. What would have made our meal more enjoyable would have been to be able to sit at one of the empty tables with heat lamps, both of which no one used for the two hours we were there. I didn’t take a coat which was my fault as it was chilly (not the pubs fault of course). But we did ask a few times if we could move and were told ‘ill ask’. However they did get me a lovely blanket shawl ❤️I would have preferred the warmer table though :-) Once we had finished our meal we were asked if we wanted to move and it was really warm and a nice way to end the meal. Overall they did brilliantly in really tough conditions. They were trying their best. Will definitely be back after May 17th. Thank you Black Swan.

We visited the Black Swan shortly after they had reopened in April 2021. Each outdoor table had heaters, was Covid safe and dog friendly.The menu was varied and most dishes home made. My son had the mussels in chilli to start which were delicious, as was the steak pie and chips. What made the experience was the incredibly friendly staff, they couldn’t do enough for you! Highly recommended.

Upon arrival we were seated straight away and looked after very well throughout. Everything felt very safe and guidelines had been followed without us feeling rushed or uncomfortable which I have found in some places. The food was wonderful!! with generous portion sizes. We look forward to coming back soon

If all restaurants had staff as good as the one's here we would be at the center of the food universe. From arrival and throughout the meal the service they provided was attentive and they were thoroughly switched on to our every need. Now to everything else, all Covid19 procedures in place, restaurant well laid out and spotlessly clean with very good decoration. Menu had enough variation to suit everyone I would say and the presentation, taste, portion size and cost was to my mind spot on. I look forward to returning in the summer and sitting outside to enjoy more fabulous food and excellent service.

What are they pretending to be? Top prices for poor food. Over an hour wait for our food, restaurant half empty, after an hour and 10 minutes we asked if we were going to get any food. Rack of lamb turned into 3 cutlets and was requested well done, came pink, battered fish appeared to be a frozen piece was hard and overcooked, Chips were greasy. Desert menu, no prices, I wonder why? ... ice cream £5.50 for 2 small scoops, no wafer, Apple crumble and custard £9! First and last visit.

Five of us went during Eat out to Help Out and had a most amazing lunch. The food was beautifully presented, the quality superb and taste amazing and service and precautions all good. Went back again a few weeks later and weren't disapoointed.

All pre orders were spot on, no mistakes at all. Food was delicious, very attentive to us - we were never without a drink! Nice decor and very clean. Highly recommended :)

We sat in the delightful gardens to the rear of the pub and had drinks; a very good Timothy Taylors and equally thirst quenching dry cider. The pub itself is a lovely place with plenty of comfy seating in a relaxed environment.The outside space to the rear is fabulous with plenty of social distanced seating and lovely views over the Derbyshire countryside.

This is a lovely pub and worth a visit. The food was very good, everyone's meals looked amazing. Not sure there should have been a social gathering of 40 or so men in the room next to where we ate though, served by the waitresses who also served us. Covid safe???

My wife and I had been to the Black Swan several times before, sometimes as part of a larger group and several times as a couple. We have always enjoyed the meals. We went the day after the discounted meals proposed by the chancellor had finished and we were pleasantly surprised to find they were still doing a 25% discount on most items throughout September.I had tomato and basil soup for a starter and it was delicious. My wife had pate and it was quite a generous portion, she ended up giving me some.We both had chicken and ham pie, with peas and we had extra sides of onion rings and garlic bread. The sweets were cornflake tart and custard and chocolate fudge cake. We didn't need to eat for the rest of the day . We look forward to visiting the Black Swan again in the near future.

The decor is lovely but unfortunately the service and food not so good. The serving staff were nice enough but we had to wait more than 1 1/2 hours for our food - our booking was for 7pm and the food was finally served to us after 8.30pm. When the food arrived, the pastry of my pie was very well cooked as were some of the chips which were quite hard and crisp! My friends quiche was burnt on top. Despite the fact there were 5 of us, only 4 meals were delivered. After a few moments we asked the serving staff who said it would be with us shortly. When my friend asked if it had been forgotten, they admitted that it had. I understand that they were busy and it was one of the nights for the Government Eat out to Help Out but I feel that to be kept waiting for that length of time is unacceptable. I was really looking forward to eating here but I am afraid I will not be returning and unfortunately feel I can not recommend it to others.

we went for a lovely walk around the area and stopped for sunday lunch , waiting staff were very attentive and friendly even though very busy they did everything with a smile and went and asked the chef how the roasties were cooked for us as they where so delicious, we had the 3 courses , starter was the mussels which were nice and plump in a amazing tasty white sauce with crusty bread , mains i had derbyshire roast beef which just melted in the mouth it was delicious, roasted potatoes, roasted carrots and parsnips , creamy mash and the lightest yorkshire puddings and broccoli and cauliflower cheese , for desert i picked lime and coconut cake which was so flavourful with coconut ice cream , this place really is a little gem nestled in the countryside , it was a pity it had started to rain as we would of liked to sit in the beautiful garden and enjoy the views we had just walked , again a big thankyou to the girls waiting tables they really are a credit to you , we will definitely be returning as i want to work my way through the menu ❤️

Just had an amazing Sunday lunch with great service! A really friendly well run pub with great food👍👍

Visited for lunch on Friday 31st - a very hot day. The service and food were excellent along with the beautiful surroundings. We were planning to have a quick snack but neither of us could resist having starters and mains. I had the fresh mussels with the white wine, cream and garlic which were amazing, followed by the salmon in the prawn and lobster bisque. Whilst my partner had the southern fried chicken strips with blue cheese dip followed by the homemade lasagna. The food was amazing. Freshly made and delicious. The prices are also very reasonable. All in all a great experience and we will be back! I would highly recommend this place.

Called in on Thursday on speck on A day out in Derbyshire. Food and service excellent. Returned on Sunday 26th July with Granddaughters for lunch. Sunday lunch excellent food and value For money. Decor inside lovely and outside dinning also. WELL WORTH A VISIT !