The Bluebell in Amber Valley

First visit to The Bluebell and was very impressed. The pub was beautifully decorated. Good menu selection, prices very reasonable, food excellent. But most important of all what made our dining experience was our server Zak. He was very attentive and polite and excellent at his job.

We visited the Bluebell on Saturday 7 December for lunch with friends. We would highly recommend. The food was absolutely delicious and service with a smile 😃

Fantastic food and service massive fish perfectly cooked chips amazing chicken and leek pie best I have ever tasted and the duck was beautiful great sweets after and a perfect gentleman waiter (alex)

Unfortunately the evenjng I went to the Bluebell was snowing and very cold. The restaurant was in an atrium with no heatjng. The service lacked finesse the food and cutlery was almost thrown onto the table. Very disappointing.

Unfortunately a disaster. I used to love bluebell until this experience. Went there as a group of 6 for a dinner. Two of us ordered grilled chicken which was completely brittle and tasteless and my steak was served as in the photo. Mentioned about the situation and been offered 2 free desserts which was not the case as we already paid £200+. It was a special occasion for our parents but from now on will avoid 👎🏻

Went for a family meal on a weekday afternoon. A little bit of a wait for the food after ordering but it was worth it. I had the vegan garlic mushroom and spinach pasta and it was delicious. (The dish was meant to have pine nuts but didn't though unfortunately.) Everyone else enjoyed their food, one in particular said 'best meal I've had in a long time'. Had the vegan chocolate brownie for pudding - I would say it seemed a little overpriced for the size but it was lovely. The waiter was friendly and efficient and drinks options were very good. Will definitely be returning for another meal.

Nice place and atmosphere food was spot on and staff where great

Great evening all round. Food, staff, atmosphere & service. The family loved it. I’m sure we’ll be back. Well done Bluebell!!

Only stopped for a drink around lunchtime yesterday as we were passing through the arwa, but just wanted to add a review as the chap behind the bar was such a friendly awesome guy. Really made the place have a great atmosphere. We would have eaten but unfortunately didn't have time, have to say the food looked grea though.

I’ve driven past here many times and still meaning to go we finally went yesterday and the food did not disappoint. The flavours and taste was very nice. Was really impressed with starters and mains. Children menu was also very nice soup was a little on the peppery side for kids but was nice. The espresso martini was nice and the outdoor seating which we didn’t get to use was quite unique and a nice touch will try it out next time. Will definitely be visiting again as it’s so close and location was great.

We came here for the first time for my mum’s 60th birthday after searching the area for somewhere with good veggie options. We were not dissapointed! Lots of veggie options for my mum to choose from and for me, a delicious and tender beef bourguignon which came recommended from the waiter. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and great, quality food. We will be back!

Great food, fairly expensive but very good overall

A very pleasant evening meal with my family. Great service and food in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. I would definitely recommend a visit ! SADLY OUR SECOND VISIT ON THE OCCASION OF OUR SONS BIRTHDAY WAS NOT SO GOOD. TWO MINUTES AFTER DECIDING THAT WE DIDN'T REQUIRE A DESERT WE WERE ASKED TO VACATE OUR TABLE. THIS WAS AT 17:25 AND WE HAD PRE-BOOKED THE TABLE UNTIL AT LEAST 18:00. OTHER TABLES AROUND US WERE EMPTY. ON LEAVING I QUERIED THIS WITH THE MANAGERESS WHO SAID THAT THINGS GET CHANGED AROUND BUT IN FACT WE COULD HAVE HAD THE TABLE UNTIL 18:30. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE OBVIOUS MISMANAGEMENT OF OUR VISIT AND ON A SPECIAL OCCASION TOO !

Food took 40 minutes to arrive. Chicken and burger were raw

Amazing family visit. Staff are welcoming and accommodating, large well laid out parking area. Interior is welcoming and spacious. We arrived between 3-5pm when only Pizza is available. We decided to hold out until after 5 and booked a Pod in the beer garden. They are ideal for groups (they have various sizes up to 14 persons) they're heated and with a service call button. Service was incredible, food good, Ales were limited but well kept and presented. The pods are ideal so the young children in the group didn't disturb anyone else and could have their space. We will definitely be back.

Excellent food served in a large garden pod 5 stars alround

We once again had a wonderful visit to the Bluebell Inn. We always book a garden room as one of our family is immunocompromised, and we feel much safer. We were very well looked after by the serving staff and the food was excellent as always. Looking forward to our next visit.

Top service from start to finish, a lovely evening was had by all the guests. The food was superb as usual and we look forward to returning

Just beautiful! Absolutely loved it! The food, the ambience and the service. A great place for a catch up, going for a meal or just enjoying a drink. The venue has a few different rooms creating a different vibe in each one. We were placed in the orangery. Great in the summer but can get quite cool in the autumn/winter months. We were enjoying a meal for a staff member leaving. I specifically asked for an area near the pizza oven but unfortunately this was not granted. However the meal was lovely. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and had a great evening. I’ve been here twice and both times it’s been a great experience. Thank you. 💫

First time and definitely will be back. Visited with my husband and had 3 courses each and loved each course (belly pork and the beef stroganoff were cooked to perfection) Food was amazing and a great menu to pick from. Lovely waitress serviced us and nothing was too much trouble. Cant wait to visit again.

Beautiful food, good service, lovely setting. Both the whitebait starter and beef bourguignon pictured were gluten free and delicious!

This public house is simply excellent. All staff and I mean ALL STAFF have a smile and make you welcome every time we visit. The beer and lager are very well kept and a very good price The food is excellent especially the pizzas. Best pub within 20 miles of my house. Highly recommend a visit and very doggie friendly.

Amazing food, great service. The outdoor pods were great and no problem with staying warm. 2 for 1 pizza on a Monday was great value also! Will 100% be coming again,

Visited twice while on a holiday break nearby. Both occasions we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Good food from a varied menu, proper pizzas made on the premises, or good wholesome pub meals, definitely recommend the pie. Friendly staff, good service and good value for money

Had my husband 60th party at garden pod with 13 of us, excellent service, friendly faces and foods delicious and good drinks

“Haven't been to the Bluebell for years, it certainly won't be years before we go again! Fantastic atmosphere, food, service and not over the top prices."

A beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere. We were served by waitress Lizzie who was amazing. She was super calm and in control and could not have been more friendly and helpful. Drinks were good and served promptly. The food was however a bit disappointing. We had chicken skewers which were tasty with a good salad and sauce but the tomato and chilli pasta dish needs to be removed from the menu - extremely expensive for overcooked pasta and sauce that tastes as if it's from a jar. Pasta drowning in sauce makes it impossible to eat too. This place is pricey but nice for a special occasion or nice date night. I would recommend meat dishes or pizzas as that seems to be their best offering. Thank you to Lizzie for helping us have a great evening regardless.

Had a visit to the Bluebell on Friday early evening for food. Nice place with friendly staff. Two of us had minted lamb pie and veg, one had tomato & chilli pasta. Pasta was tasty and a good portion. Pies were less than average, with tough lamb inside. Mentioned our disappointment to waiting staff when asked, and was thanked for my honesty. Probably wouldn't return.

We were delayed in traffic and were late for our reservation. When I rang to explain the young man I spoke to could not have been more helpful arranging a different table so we did not have to rush our Sunday lunch. This was a good omen for a wonderful meal with friendly efficient service.

Been previously, this was our fourth visit, first time in one of the garden pods, to celebrate three family birthdays, was perfect for our large family 😊

We’ve been to this pub a number of times & have been so impressed but today it was really disappointing. I ordered a veggie meal & not only was my gravy beef, but half way through my meal I found metal, packaging, fish & bones in my dinner. There weren’t many staff around to mention it to which was also disappointing as I wouldn’t necessarily or normally complain, I just wanted to highlight to them as it completely put me off my dinner & for someone more strict, this could be more detrimental. It’s not a nice experience finding things you don’t like or could be dangerous eating

Had one of the best meals/experiences here last weekend. The best southern fried chicken burger I've ever had hands down! The servers were really attentive and made us feel well looked after. Will definitely be coming back here in future!

Going here again... Great beer... Amazing food... Want the whole menu!

Very poor dessert menu, poor service, waiters disappeared after 9pm! Expensive. Beer not too good, not well kept. Would not recommend.

Really fab garden and food was top notch.

Awesome place. Food is incredible

Food OK but it took over an hour to be served after placing our order.

Love it here. I live in Ashbourne and my friends/family are in Derby so it’s the perfect place to meet. Food and service is always brilliant.

Lovely quaint restaurant with great surroundings, staff friendly and food delicious.

Brilliant pub, friendly, staff great food 👌 We had our family in a pod cosy and private. We loved it ❤️

Called in for a quick bite to eat. Service was a bit slow but it was towards the end of a busy day. Food great so was worth the wait

Great Sunday lunch. Quick service and polite staff. We picked the Orangery and it was nice and clean but more Conservatory in appearance. That said I would recommend it, a very pleasant visit.

I love the food it's delicious, the staff are friendly and helpful

Usually book a garden pod for special events. Food excellent although a little expensive. Service friendly. Outside area pleasant to sit near garden. Inside restaurant has beautiful blue/gold decor. Bar area indoors great for drinks/pizza. An excellent makeover for the once small Kirk Langley village pub.

Great visit, sat in a garden pod and had pizzas. Service is slower outside but there are call buttons in the pod to alert staff. Food was amazing- expensive but worth it!! Extra effort made with the dessert as it was the evening before my wedding

Lunch We normally go to one of their other pubs nearby but that was taken over by a big concern. Since they took over the pub it has had extensive renovations including a beautiful outside beer garden and a lovely Orangery dining room. The menu has a diverse range of casual pub favourites with seasonal menu updates. For starters we chose King Prawn Cocktail - £10 Smoked Salmon Mousse, Toasted Sourdough. Not the usual way of serving as it was all served on a plate. BBQ Cajun Pork Belly Bites £9 Pineapple & Chilli Salsa. What made this dish was the delious sauce on the pork belly. Both dishes were topped with the dreaded pea shoots. Which adds nothing to the taste and is just decoration. Main courses were Steak Frites - £17 6oz Top Rump with Fries & Peppercorn Sauce. A pub classic which was very nice. Oh and topped off with pea shoots🤣 Can't remember ordering salad? Baked Salmon Fillet - £20.90 On a bed of creamy spinach & Smoked Salmon Spaghetti, Fresh dill. Oh,you guessed it pea shoots. The salmon was cooked perfect and the sauce with the pasta was delicious. The food was pleasant enough but nothing to write home about and yet here we are.🤣 With such a large menu for the kitchen to cater for it has been said by others,can be a bit hit and miss on occasion. But our visit on a quiet lunchtime was pretty good. The pub is a lovely place to visit if you fancy a drink and maybe something to eat. They do fresh pizzas to order in a proper pizza oven. You can even dine in their outside garden rooms when the weather is fine. The staff were friendly and very accomodating.

Excellent food and location, service was a little slow but not bad by any means!

Had the roast beef it was delicious. With all the trmings, would highly recommend.

My favourite place to go either for just a drink or a pub meal. First class. It's dog friendly which is a huge plus and the choice of drinks and great food are always perfect !

Very nice place, the food was very good, good choices on the menu. The pub garden is probably the best one we've ever seen. Can highly recommend.

Went today food was amazing and the service was brilliant can't fault it . We will be back soon .

Very very good quality food calling again very soon richard

We've just been for Sunday lunch! Beautiful food and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

Fabulous place to eat. We booked a garden pod and it was so cosy. All heated and even provided blankets. Wonderful

Lovely lunch...will return with the family. Thank you.

Great local pub serving lovely food. Staff friendly and helpful !

Had the pie it's okay, but didn't think it was anything special for the price!

Service was rubbish I would go as far and say very rude

We had a beautiful mothers day meal today. A warm welcome, perfect service, attentive and thoughtful. Fantastic food, the best quality and perfectly cooked, from the slow-cooked beef that just melted in the mouth to the freshest veg. Ample portions, fair prices and pretty surroundings, but it's the impeccable service that means I'll definitely book again.

Mothers day had meat pie with Stilton, it looked like a chip shop pie couldn't taste Stilton waste of money

Dads 85 Birthday. Amber and the team were fantastic. Lovely food and perfect atmosphere. Thank you all x

Really lovely food and a great atmosphere. The staff were attentive and friendly. We were there for my father in law's 85th birthday and had a lovely time. Will definitely come back and highly recommend the pizza!

Group of 8 adults enjoyed a great meal at The Bluebell Inn whilst staying at a local barn conversion holiday let. It was lovely in the Orangery but would ideally book the garden rooms next time. Some of our group and the beef or Lamb dinners and others had pizza or fish. All food was presented beautifully and very tasty - would definitely book again 🤗

This hotel is nice enough but a one hour wait for a beef stew for lunch is totally unacceptable. Guest should be warned of such a wait.

The garden room was perfect for our family celebration. The food was excellent as was the service. The room was warm but for those sitting near the door it was a little draughty when the food was delivered. However, that didn't detract from a really enjoyable time. Lovely touch was a plate delivered with two pieces of cake, ice cream and strawberries and Happy Anniversary piped in chocolate. Thank you for making our celebration special.

As a regular customer, we knew beforehand that the food would be great, which it was, but the service was unfortunately abysmal. The waitress/front of house who served us on the day was pushy when taking orders, rude throughout the afternoon and abrupt when asking us to vacate the table ‘within 2 minutes’ as she had other people waiting. Bearing in mind the food took almost an hour to arrive and we had several rounds of drinks and desserts we found this attitude disgusting and won’t be going again. I did email the Bluebell after the visit to give them a chance to respond but they didn’t bother, hence this review.

Our friends booked a pod for the four of us. It was 2 degrees- so apprehensive. But need not have worried. Pod was warm. Good food and drink and service was great. All the staff seemed happy and smiled. Great evening was had by the 4 of us

We had a lovely meal,in great surroundings.Every one most helpful and obliging.We have booked again,and would recomend to all

First visit for two of us after saying we would try a good few times! Went early evening on a Saturday. Excellent, varied menu which suited all tastes. Seated in nice area, food was absolutely fabulous as was the service! Drinks very nice too! Excellent all round, could not fault anything! Will be back!

Went for the 1st time today.It was great,food was wonderful,staff very friendly.I would recomend to all

Really like it here. Staff are always really friendly and the food it great. Lovely outdoor area when the weather is nicer. If you can’t get a table there is a walk in area at the pub.

Great atmosphere, food was delicious and friendly service. Loved it. I took my 21 year old daughter too. Great cocktails x

Alex met us with a warm welcome. Speedily served us drinks mine an excellent decaf oatmilk cappuccino. He was extremely diligent about my dietary issues and double checked everything I was considering with the chef.Nothing was too much trouble.The service was attentive professional and friendly. The food was very good and arrived quite quickly. We were early!! The surroundings in the orangery are light airy and attractive and comfortable. How lucky we are to have a place like this nearby that still opens on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Excellent food and service. The best pie and chips! This has become our go-to place in the area. Outdoor pod was heated and comfortable despite winter weather.

First time here. Found the staff friendly and helpful, the food was excellent. Whilst I didn't have my dog with me it was lovely to see how dog friendly it was.

Excellent food and a fantastic venue.

This is a hidden Gem of a country pub and restaurant, every dish we have ordered has been wonderful, good beer great food great service. You may need to book at weekends and peak season it's that good. Go on treat yourself and visit soon! It's even got its own huge Pizza oven!

Food was beautiful, well worth the money. The service was slow but we did go at 6pm on a Sunday so they may have been recovering from a busy day, however, our server was great other than that, so friendly and I mentioned to him that it was my partners birthday which he remembered and made and effort to give us a birthday desert which was nice. Really nice on the inside as well and we were impressed, however, probably not the best place to be on a Sunday if you don’t like kids and lots of noise! We will definitely be back in the future, just on a different day!

Amazing place, great food! The outdoor huts are a must try

Perfect Sunday meal once again and service was first class well done would recommend this

Delicious food and a great selection. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend to family and friends, and we will be going back soon.

Great food on Christmas day, service very slow and kept bringing wrong order.

Dropped in as we originally entered another establishment and found their hygiene rating was 1, the Bluebell accepted us and our dog, we had mushrooms and veg soup to start followed by fish and chips and turkey roulade. The service was superb by a young lady who is currently a student at Liverpool uni, our home town. She was so polite and friendly and the food was piping hot and gorgeous. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely pay the Bluebell Inn again

We dropped in after visiting another nearby eatery but found their hygiene rating score of 1 put us off. The Bluebell inn accommodated two adults and our dog. We had starters of mushrooms and veg soup then main of turkey roulade and fish and chips, they even cooked a sausage for our dog. The young lady serving us was polite and friendly and we found out was studying at Liverpool uni, our home town. The food was plentiful and piping hot. Will definitely visit again if we are in the area.

Popped in on a very quiet Thursday around 12pm. Asked if there was a table for 2. Front entrance and restaurant were completely empty and was almost silent. We asked a lady if there was chance of a table. She went to look at her laptop and then a man (probably a manager) greeted us and then went to look with her. She came back and said there’s “absolutely no tables available” we couldn’t believe it as it was literally empty and we were only two! Then the man joined in “there’s no way we can fit you in, we don’t have the capacity”. We asked if we could sit in the bar, “not today, there’s no room”. Very rude and dismissive two members of staff. As we left, we then overheard the manager say “we have no tables left and absolutely no room for festivities today”. He peered at the door and realised we were still stood there. Very awkward. As someone who used to work for this company, I couldn’t believe the poor service and lack of curtesy.

One of my favourite places to visit when the weathers good. Great food and drink! Pizzas can be very oily

Just had a brief visit for coffee and beer, but the Bluebell looks fantastic, had a walk to see the outdoor space & restaurant, can't wait to go back very soon.

Last minute decision and very impressed. Called after an appointment at Derby Royal. Very attentive staff, a warm welcome and what appeared to be just one waitress resulted in an enjoyable lunch. Food was excellent and service too. My son had a pizza, which was larger than expected and he said it was good. Myself the duck pancakes, which is actually a starter but if you aren’t hungry was the perfect size as a main. Only thing that would have improved it was more cucumber & spring onion. No complaints to the amount of duck. Plus a teaspoon to serve hoisin sauce would be good. I used my knife but noticed other diners pouring from the receptacle and got in a bit of a mess. No pressure to leave or order sweets etc, which was nice to experience. We enjoyed very much and hope to return again.

Came here as I was staying 5 mins up the road Great atmosphere, vintage old pub Nice layout with great building characteristics The menu was decent with quite a lot on offer Food came and it was ok. Would of preferred the fish a bit more cooked and with the salmon the opposite Tucked in and it was ok. Nothing special. You can tell the food is fresh. Had a few undercooked chips. Tbh I should’ve gone for the masala salmon as well Looked better than mine When your paying £20 for fish and chips I think I was just expecting a-bit more attention to detail Service was good tho and place was clean. Loved the tables. Seemed like marble and weren’t sticky. I hate sticky tables.

Very long wait for food 1.25 hours from order then overcooked avoid at your peril Not as expected but not acceptable Would not visit again

This is a long, detailed but honest review. The young people looking after us were great, very good and very apologetic when issues arose. Made the best of what they'd got, a credit to you. Lovely place, returned in a part of group of 6 after a successful visit some time ago. We booked a pod on a Friday evening for 8, having been advised to wear warm clothing as it was a particularly cold evening, this we did, layering up & keeping our coats on! Pathways were ice but unsalted/gritted. Pods are lovely, overhead heater, comfortable seating & table but although trousers & boots on was cold & draughty on legs/feet, would bring a blanket next time! Initial Drinks 40 min wait, ran out of wine glasses too, supplied when finished with by others, meal came very late too after lots of confusion as to what was unavailable. Pie not available, smear of tartare for fish as ran out, food was good although a bit cold, maybe a cover from kitchen to pod would be best. Normally we would have had dessert and coffee but it became too late so we didn't bother this time. We did still have a lovely night, being in great company, catching up as a group.1st Friday night on December at 8 is a very popular time, when we arrived, the car park was very busy, which we took as a great sign of popularity, but this time we were a little disappointed, expecting the Bluebell to come up trumps. There appeared to be enough staff etc so unsure what the problem was. Would love to try again with better luck next time with our experience as good food & lovely surroundings.

Was pleasantly surprised how busy this place was on a Monday evening. Nonetheless, this place had been on the list for a while and didn’t disappoint. We both had the charcuterie board to start, followed by the beef pie; the wife had the braised beef. Both cooked perfectly and served promptly. Didn’t visit the bar area but after walking past it, I’m a fan of the blend of keeping the old pub decor as a separate section, along with a modern and chic new dining area. Couldn’t fault the service. Menu left me desiring a visit in the future.

Great service lovely atphesphere look forward going again

Staff were very helpful and kind but missed one of our starters. Service was a bit slow. Overall, it was a great meal and will definitely go there again.

Lovely food. Amazing staff and atmosphere 👏 👌

A Wonderful evening spent in a hidden gem in Derbyshire. Food was top notch 👌 Bluebell doing bits out here ❤️

had the best evening in a pod here. pizzas were amazing but what really topped the experience was our server, Ashley. He was constantly attentive, professional and quickly resolved the menu confusion. Ashley is a credit to your business.

Food excellent , Service Shocking. A long wait for drinks when they weren’t even really that busy and I suggest if there more than 2 of you not to bother going. The food however was excellent as mentioned

The food here is superb. Cooked to perfection. Good strong flavours and decent portions. Yorkshire puds were crispy and soft in all the right places. The meat was tender and tasty. We had one slow cooked beef Sunday lunch, and one slow cooked pork Sunday lunch, with a side of cauliflower cheese. For dessert we had Creme Brulee. Just the one between us because the portions for the main were that good. It's a very attractive modern venue with a indoor and outdoor eating. A cosy traditional area and a conservatory which was full of natural light. The furnishings were smart and tasteful. Lively atmosphere. Was obviously a place to be. Popular. This venue really deserves full marks as a pub venue but for two small details. The plates on the marble tables, in the conservatory, kept slipping about. A little but funny to start but I wasn't certain my dinner wouldn't go flying. The other detail was the staff. They worked hard and were attentive but I barely saw a smile. Maybe it was a hard day.

Just to confirm a year after my last review the food and service here is still impeccable. Had the lunch menu and the pork belly was perfect - the lamb shawarma is lovely but my new fave is the vietnamese beef and noodles. Everything here...