The Hunloke Arms in North East Derbyshire

Our many visits to the Hunloke Arms have always been exceptional. However tonight was disappointing. It commenced well with great service and tasty starters, followed by delicious main courses. After we had finished the main course the waitress came over to ask if we had enjoyed the food and asked if we would like desserts. We said, ‘yes please’ but she was interrupted by a couple on the next table asking for coffee. After waiting for some time we thought the waitress had forgotten us so I went to the bar to request a dessert menu. Again, we waited for a while, wondering if we were going to get served. Everyone seemed busy clearing tables etc. but still nothing happened and guests were leaving. It must have been over half an hour and still no service so we decided to just pay the bill and leave. So, no dessert, no coffee, and now we were having to wait to pay! We ended up going to the bar to pay but there was no reference to the deserts or whether we had enjoyed the meal. I hope this level of service does not become a habit.

Have eaten here a few times and always had a great experience. Really good food and service. Unfortunately I went recently for my mum's birthday with my sister, who has celiac disease and a dairy intolerance and the only meal available for her was a salad. Even just for gluten free there were only two options for main meals, but both of these had dairy. Really disappointing for such a large menu and that there was seemingly nothing the kitchen could do to adapt a meal to be suitable, other than offering plain chicken (at the cost of a full yakitori chicken meal). My nephew also wanted just a plain cheeseburger and despite having a few burgers on the menu, we weren't able to get one without all the add-ons, without paying for all the add-ons. I understand the reasoning but just a little disappointed with the lack of flexibility. Mostly disappointed to take my sister to somewhere I said was really nice and for her to only eat a few salad leaves and olives, and leave very hungry. Would definitely recommend eating here if you have no specific requirements. It really is great food, fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere. But avoid if you require any sort of flexibility with the menu or have allergies or intolerances.

Nice little country pub with an eclectic menu.

Second time visiting here, first time we couldn't fault it, food was spot on and service was good. This time we decided to try the pizza and garlic bread.....what to say....AMAZING....my wife and I had a pizza each and a garlic bread to share (little girl had kids battered chicken and chips). Food was delivered in good time, hot and presented nicely. We probably could have got away with one between us but where is the fun in that, both had a distinct taste and every ingredient was fresh. We had a cheese and chilli garlic bread, which I most definitely would recommend, I realise it's not a traditional choice but be brave and treat your taste buds. Atmosphere inside, added to by a quirky decor and warm feel was lovely. Inviting you to explore the menu and drinks on offer (which is vast). It can be busy but we chanced it each time and got a table in the bar area. Definitely recommend and will definitely be back. 18-02-25 - the chap working behind the bar around half two deserves a raise, he was very friendly and couldn't do more to help, entertained my young one and seemed to be doing everything as well as running the bar.

Delightful English pub at the edge of the peak district national park on Chesterfield outskirts. What better than a roaring fire on a cold winters evening in a wood bedecked pub. Excellent wood-fired pizza and drinks with a very well decorated upstairs that the Mrs loved. Added bonus that it's one of the few places the kitchen doesn't shut at 7:30pm in the area when we needed to eat a little later. Definitely recommend and will be back.

The food wasn’t quite as described I had the steak open sandwich with peppercorn sauce but the sauce came over the sandwich and it was saturated. I couldn’t taste the steak or onions. There were 9 of us. We spent £200. The service was okay. Would have liked a more welcoming vibe and smiles but they seemed stressed and busy. The bar didn’t have enough staff. The drinks were fine. We had cocktails and they were okay. The rest of the meals were good. Beef stroganoff good. The Thai curry wasn’t great and would not recommend.

Dire all around, poor food, poor service, and overrated No recommendations as the food was poor

Last night I had the Mongolian beef because it said fillet steak strips...was very fatty ..fillet steak doest have anything like that..told waitress she said aged tell chef..didn't hear anything...waisted money..place is lovely but went home hungry

Awesome place..if you want to try something different the try the Yakitori Stick...delicious.

Just very slow service. Had to fetch drinks from the bar twice. Food was great

Used to come here a lot and really enjoyed the food, but my visit at Christmas ended up with me seriously unwell from food poisoning, I have a seafood allergy ( I can eat fish it’s crustaceans I can’t have ) I was reassured it hasn’t been near any seafood… which can’t have been true. We came in for a family meal today, mum ordered the pizza which I know comes at a different time to the other meals but she got her pizza 25 mins before we got ours. The staff on were also really rude and patronising! Such a shame, as it used to be a lovely place to eat and great atmosphere :(

Very nice food. Very nice staff. And Very nice inside atmosphere.

Hosting, bar and waiting staff all A1. Food excellent and price fair.

The food here was outstanding! Quality and quantity were 20/10. There was 7 of us and all the meals were very well enjoyed, such an interesting and diverse menu to chose from, pizza, traditional mains, Asian style foods, and the meat rack things, and burgers. Super cosy and quirky inside with lots of fairy lights and a blossom tree! I had the cabin chicken burger and cambert sharer, and both were amazing. I was gutted to be full for pudding. We ordered using the app, and it was delivered quickly despite being busy, but be careful we did end up some meals at the wrong time as we didn't do it right on the app. Big car park available, and the toilets were nice and clean and quirky with a rustic theme. Excellent choices of wines and beers, and we didn't have one, but I saw some of the cocktails, and wow, they looked incredible. They were huge and came with sweets, lol

Have been recommended this by 3 separate people and decided the 30 min drive was worth finding out what the fuss was about. Decoration = beautifully rustic and charming Atmosphere = busy and bustling but still nice and friendly Service = friendly and efficient (didn't have to wait long) Food = AMAZING. Yakitori kebabs were unreal. Pizza was the best my daughter has EVER had. Chicken lollipops were tasty and made of proper pieces of chicken. Portions were great - couldn't have starters of desserts. Cost was well worth it for the quality of the food. Will definitely be coming back.

Went for a birthday meal, beautiful food, lovely atmosphere, great service!

Absolutely best restaurant/pub hands down in every aspect!

I really liked this restaurant and its layout inside, there's extra parking spaces behind the front car park, so don't drive off thinking it's full. The food was good, the service was good but we had to wait a long time for it to arrive as there were eight of us in our group and the restaurant was very busy at the time also, and the food didn't arrive at the same time, some of us were eating whilst others were still waiting, which made the food cold as it was awkward eating alone. We did raise the issue with the waitress who told the manager, who told us that there's only one person serving and that it was normal service times according to them. However, she took two dishes off our bill in the end. So do I recommend this restaurant? Yes, I do, but make sure they aren't running late with their cooking and serving times.

The food is fabulous so is the front of house and the establishment is beautiful. Bar staff could be more friendly and attentive by acknowledging patrons whilst they're waiting . It does tend to be females who are particularly unfriendly and service tends to be slow. The fabulous 'order at your table' system works when you log into their WiFi which should really be explained on your first visit or have an explanation at the table. We've become regulars here, it does tend to be the same each visit.

Just fabulous. Staff are lovely, friendly and attentive. The place was rammed and the atmosphere was wonderful. The food was as excellent as always and all 4 in my party were highly impressed.

First time visit and a good impression. Large establishment with a varied menu. Well worth a visit.

Very good gastro pub, they've done the place up really well.

Great foid and service. Lovely menu. Well priced.

Has the most amazing time for my daughters 21st. The waitress Emma gave an amazing service, checking in to see if we was all ok, had plenty to drink & to see if food was all ok which it was. The only thing one of my family members was a little upset with is they had a young one (4) who’s food came out last. It was only Mac & cheese & couldn’t understand why it was such a wait but apart from this the evening was amazing so thank you x

Number 1 Restaurant/Bar in derbyshire... The Blossom restaurant is exceptional🔥 Credit to the members of staff who are bubbly and welcoming. 5/5🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Fantastic food, you don't mind paying a little extra for quality. Korean steak hanging kebab wow.

The loveliest place I have been to in a long time 🩷 such an amazing place, lovely friendly staff, amazing food, amazing drinks just perfect, thankyou x

Always a pleasure to visit this pub and can't fault it in any way. 😁

Fantastic environment, fantastic pizza, fantastic staff!!

The bottle of wine we ordered came to the table opened with some wine missing. The cocktail should have had a prosecco shot informed no prosecco left. No acknowledgement of these errors was made to us Disappointed with service, don't think I will be returning

Manager Emma always brings the fun and is prompt with her ability to welcome us aboard. Service is of two variations, waiter or bar code found on table. Variety of novelty cocktails and mocktails. Wide selection of homemade pizzas amongst other things .

Great place for lunch and dinner

Ate there loads of times not had a bad meal yet. Totally recommend 👌

Birthday bash excellent night to all the staff

We came with a couple of friends in the summer. Paid for babysitters and ubers there and back so we could sample a couple of cocktails. Very disappointed to be told hardly any cocktails available due to no ice. The food was beautiful as was upstairs so would return again however we didn't get the best service we expected either. Left without cutlery and waiting and having to ask for a missing starter. Hopefully better next visit.

Took about 10 minutes to be seated and they didn't even seem that busy. They've changed it so you now have to order on your phone, makes it so unsociable and everyone's food arrives at different times because of this. Pizza was average, they've started skimping on cheese 😞 Atmosphere was nice though.

We had a lovely meal, the staff made you feel at home. Great atmosphere and warm.

2nd time here and would definitely come back. We have had hanging kebabs, katsu curry, burgers then a variety of different beers, ciders and gins. Really enjoy going, the atmosphere is amazing, love the fire too. Would always recommend.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Birthday Treat at The Hunloke Arms! Celebrated my birthday here with my wife, and what a fantastic experience it was! ✨ The ambience? Absolutely gorgeous and photo-worthy—perfect for a special evening. We ordered Chicken Gyoza, Honey, Chilli & Sesame Chips, Pulled Pork Bun, Southern Fried Chicken Burger, and fries. Everything was spot on except the SFC burger, which was a little soggy. But the rest? Delicious and perfectly cooked! The service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Overall, a great evening and a memorable birthday. Can’t wait to come back and try more! 🎉

Enjoyed the whole experience. Food was very tasty. Fillet stake strips and pepper corn sauce. Chips were crispy on the outside, fluffy inside. Good afternoon lunch. 👍

Family of 5 visited tonight, the service was first class and the food exceptional. Sincerely recommend the Christmas dinner pizza!!

I love the Hunloke Arms..let me say that first..all previous meals have been excellent but.. My daughter and I came Thursday for the Christmas Turkey dinner. Firstly it came on 'cold' plates with cold dishes for the veg and gravy...and the food was either cold or luke warm. I really was nice about sending it back but we couldn't eat it so had to. The young girl apologised and said they would bring fresh... No...not fresh..it wasn't much warmer and neither were the containers. We were told it was fresh food, but the piece of turkey my daughter had taken a bite of, came back with the teeth marks. But they still insisted it was fresh. Nope it was even drier Turkey and me thinks they'd shown it the microwave. The veg...ie cabbage and sprouts were raw...not even Al dente. Yet the carrots and parsnips were well done. Same dish that had been taken away because the one dish with a red onion on top...came back with the same red onion on top. By this time we couldn't t eat it. And 75% was left...including the Turkey.. oh and the 8 pieces of pigs in blankets that commandeered the meal. Such a poor way to end our eagerly anticipated meal out. They were good enough to knock 50% off the meal meaning we only paid for one, but a decent meal would gave been better. I write this reluctantly as I have always previously had good meals but I've been poorly since the afternoon of the following day and I'd only eaten toast all day... Would I come again...maybe... and it's a big maybe. My daughter has said a definite no..you can't serve partly reheated food especially Turkey.. . Just as a side note, I booked well in advance for the blossom room, and even though it wasn't overly busy we were pushed into a little side room out of the way, with no atmosphere at all. We came for a Christmas vibe seeing as how we wanted the Christmas Turkey.. but I didn't like being sidelined out of9 the way. Do i love the place enough to return... maybe not. The whole night was ruined from start to finish....

Not a regular here as the menu isn't for me but I do like to come at Christmas for a festive turkey dinner. Despite booking in advance and it not being overly busy when we came, we were seated in a side room, out the way of any other diners. I ordered a lap land ice tea which was delicious and well presented. I ordered the turkey dinner and was left so disappointed. The vegetables in the side dish were stone cold. Felt the rest of the meal which was also cold. We had no choice but to send it back. When a replacement meal came it wasn't much better but least it was warmer ... I won't use the word hotter. The cabbage was raw, sprouts were hard but the carrot, parsnip and onion were well cooked. The turkey was extremely dry, roast potatoes were hard, dry and didn't appear fresh and there was a mountain of pigs in blankets. Not even the gloopy, luke warm gravy could save the dryness. On the plus side the small piece of stuffing was tasty. Most of the meal got left and it was not enjoyable. Usually suck things up and don't say anything but this was two meals bought out which were both poor. In total four inedible turkey dinners as we both had the same meal. The waitress was brilliant and no fault in her service. She was apologetic and offered 50% off the bill to rectify the issue. Nice gesture which was appreciated but I'd rather have paid and enjoyed a nice meal out in the run up to Christmas. It had already ruined the night by then

Just fantastic food! Great place, great food and great service. Not only is the food of good quality, but the portion sizes are excellent too.

Had a small work gathering here couldnt fault it. Was beautiful food and geat friendly service.

I met a friend who had travelled from Liverpool, for a catch up before she drove back there. Food was amazing really tasty as always. Staff were nice and friendly. Toilets were clean, parking accessible and plenty. However Cashless was off putting, I like to have the choice, working in a cash heavy industry I have cash on me and rarely use my cards, to not have the choice was not great. We also got asked to move from our table for 2 as it was needed, we had been there 90 minutes - there were easily 20 empty seats in the restaurant and more in the pub area, it was slightly bizarre, but we had finished our food, so we left to go somewhere else for a drink.

We had Emily as our server. She’s the best. We love her. Emily you slay ❤️

Wonderful meal here tonight with family ,Super staff and food was just amazing and we all had different dishes.Awesome cocktails Thank you Grace for looking after us so well.My favourite restaurant .

Food came out cold. Food was ok when replaced, but the plate it was served on were filthy, with ground on dirt so thick you could scrape it off. I'm sorry to say I don't think we will be going back again, which is a shame as it's always been good before.

First time visiting today, absolutely beautiful, will definitely return. Served by Indi, who was so helpful and patient as I tried to sort the The Chilled pubs app out.

Food absolutely awful, worst food I've ever add, even server agreed! Can't believe I agreed to even pay final bill of 8.70, they even got my soda water n lime wrong, my whole meal was inedible, sorry u guys, maybe u bad a nite..don't think I'll be coming back, my table next to me complained too their pizzas ad virtually no toppings n other table their burgers were dripping in fat, ???with? Won't recommend, felt like college newcomers had done the food defo NOT a designated chief chef, truly awful awful food, yuk !

Nice building. Food overpriced, greasy and meat was cold inside. 3/4 of our party were unwell after our visit.

Just been for a meal here, all i can say is wow amazing food, excellent service, prices are good and the blossom tree is beutiful

Saw this pub recommended on TikTok and it looked great. Visited on a Saturday night without a booking but the hostess managed to squeeze us in. Ordered via QR code as the bar was understandably busy. The food was so good, I would definitely reorder the honey halloumi fries and chilli fries. Drinks are well priced too. Very nice all around, and wheelchair accessible too. Would return if I’m in the area again.

Loved this place! The Asian fusion menu is amazing. The portions and quality of food is great value for money. The atmosphere is warm and cosy and I love the touch of fur or cherry blossom aesthetics sprinkled around the place. Love it and would highly recommend. I'd also recommend booking a table in advance.

Very bad experience this time around!! Greasy soggy and tasteless food won't be going bk any time soon used to love this place !!!

I liked the tapas style items. We had 3 tapas plus 2 sides and a pizza. All very good. Will definitely be back out to one of the other pubs in this small chain

Came to this lovely place in an amazing setting for a special Birthday celebration. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was just perfect 👌 The food was absolutely brilliant. The wood fired pizzas were massive!! And soooo tasty!! All the food we ordered was great. And the cocktails!! What can I say? The blood bath cocktail had to be tried. It was a funny experience and well worth it for the laughs. I would totally recommend this place if you're in the area or visiting like we were. 10 out of 10 from me 😎👌

Excellent meal, loved the menu so different to the norm ie no scampi, hunters chicken etc ...brilliant

A real gem. Excellent food and good service, plus they made a special effort when they found we had got married the previous day. Lovely. Thanks to all.

This is an amazing looking place with service and food to match. The staff were attentive and friendly. I had the chilli-beef bao bun to start which was fantastic, each of our party all very much enjoyed their starters of camembert and belly pork yakitori sticks. The mains were a little hit and miss, but some of our party are particularly hard to please... I myself had the trio of mini sliders which were good, the chicken was a little dry and very salty. Very excited to come back to try more of the menu.

Booked for a birthday treat, food was very delicious and plentiful, drinks were ok, a couple of mocktails, mine was lovely but my daughters was just basically ice with very little liquid. Very nice complimentary ice cream and a happy birthday message, that was a nice touch

Fantastic food well worth going,absolutely delicious 😋

Second time I've visited here. The food and drinks are excellent. The teas are perfect, really good leaf ones. Cocktails look brilliant although I didn't have one. The food is to die for. Excellent choices, excellent quality. Excellent value for money. I will be back and can highly recommend

It was best place o have ever been ,great service,delicious food , and absolutely so respectful I’ll be back again and recommend to go .

Great food friendly staff lovely afternoon thank you

Food was okay but service was terrible.

Lovely place highly recommended

What can I say apart from amazing from the moment we arrived. we was greated by a friendly guy on the door who was polite and professional like wise the young girl who took our order and served us nothing was a problem. The chefs who we did meet did amazing job the food was fantastic. All at a very reasonable price ,the building it self is also very nice and well kept with lovely decor and the final touch of the nite was a complimentary free ice-cream to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I would definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon.

Stopped in for lunch and was our first visit. Really lovely pub / restaurant. We are in the pub area but restaurant looked very nice. Great outdoor area as well which I get is great for a drink / meal in the summer. This place has a terrific atmosphere warm and welcoming. Staff are all helpful and friendly and food brought out promptly. They have a large range of drinks, lagers, ales and ciders and it was nice to try some thing different (IPA I hadn't had before). The menu is different with a lot of choice and while we only had lunch the food was fabulous as was the presentation. We will go back and try them one evening and would recommend a visit.

Great food great staff (Indi ) great app to pay bill including ability to split it and add tips of your choice also very good atmosphere even busy today ( Wednesday 1300hrs )

No sirloin steak so ordered yakitori sticks and chilli chips Sticks were. cold chips didn’t arrive until we asked staff, Overall dissatisfied

Visited last Saturday, they were out of sirloin steak, ordered 3 small yakitori sticks and some chilli and honey fries, sticks all arrived cold, chips didn’t arrive and we had to ask staff for them, dessert arrived cold aswell Overall disappointing

Staff rude. Never say thank you. Over priced for the quality you get

Dog friendly, great food great beer. The Yaki-Tori sticks are amazing.

If you're in the mood for great food, a cozy vibe, and a dash of humor, The Hunloke Arms in Chesterfield is the place to be. Imagine a pub where the portions are as generous as the staff are friendly! The pizza here is the size of a small planet—crispy, doughy, and absolutely covered in toppings. Try not to fill up on the garlic bread, though, which could probably feed an entire village. For drinks, their famous bathtub cocktails are a must-try, or if you're feeling fancy, go for a well-paired glass of Rioja. The service is a mix of warm smiles and good humor, with staff like Josie offering to wrap up your leftovers with no hesitation (because, let's face it, you're not going to finish that mountain of pizza). Expect a laid-back atmosphere where the food speaks for itself—no stuffy fine dining here, just good food and good times. The only hiccup? You might have to wait a few minutes if you're brave enough to mix-and-match between their separate menus. But hey, what's a few extra minutes when you’re already in food heaven? Perfect for family outings, cozy date nights, or even just a quick bite, The Hunloke is a must-visit if you’re in Chesterfield. Just make sure you go with an empty stomach... you're going to need it.

Great place. Loads of parking. Busy but in a good way. Funky interior. Food was good. Very warm in there!

First time we had tried here - we’d heard it was good. Sadly this wasn't our experience. The place was nice enough and no issues with service or staff but the food was disappointing. I had a chicken burger which was very well done and extremely tough to eat. My husband had the beef stroganoff. The beef was tender enough but tasteless and the onions were hard. It was served in a bland watery liquid - similar to what you would get from a cheap packet sauce mix. The meat clearly hadn’t been cooked in the sauce. With hindsight we should have complained but it was an anniversary meal and we didn't want to spoil the event. As we left there was a strong smell of burnt food coming out of the extractors in the car park. Maybe the kitchen staff were having an off day but if they were prepared to still serve the food knowing it was burnt then we wont risk going there again.

A real gem. Excellent food and good service, plus they made a special effort when they found we had got married the previous day. Lovely. Thanks to all.

Thought the food was perfect, drinks amazing, staff fantastic and very friendly went with a few friends and we all enjoyed 1000/10 🥰

Sat outside in the lower beer garden- sunny day- ordered food and drinks from app and service was prompt and accurate- chilled afternoon🥂

Fab place , friendly staff. If I were to pick fault it would be that waiting staff passed food over other guests on our table, rather than coming round to our side to serve. The food was lovely, but the bread on burgers was a little dry, maybe more fish dishes would be a good option. Said that, I would recommend going and enjoying the atmosphere

A family getogether for a birthday celebration. Grace our waitress was Excellent, made us All welcome, very attentive. Meals Top Class will definitely come again. Lovely atmosphere 👌

Perfect location, atmosphere and food. It is so beautiful. Perfect date night. Will definitely return soon.

Nice and cosy, food service and the atmosphere was on point.

Sadly this restaurant does not accept cash, this option should be available. The food, the restaurant, the ambience is absolutely amazing. It was a lovely birthday treat. The mocktails and cocktails are brilliant. Thank you.

Worst fish and chips iv ever had. Used to be good here. Now it's literally 2 for tenner quality. Honestly don't waste your money here.

Amazing food, good service, lovely atmosphere.

The Orchid is such a beautiful area upstairs! Will probably book up here again..it's so pretty! I used the app throughout my visit to order food/drinks. Super easy to do, and didn't have to wait around for service but items did come out super quickly! Good value for money, I'm leaving one very full & satisfied customer!

Beautiful place great food brilliant service

Always a great meal. Highly recommend booking the restaurant upstairs as the decor is really something else. Food is great, service is great and the fact you can order and pay on your phone makes it a lot faster!

We visited the Hunloke for a family birthday meal,we really enjoyed it, good food, great service even though it was busy, it wasn't our first visit we have been a few times same result 👍

Lovely food and a vast selection of drinks including some fantastic cocktails! Great friendly service from Emily, we will definitely return.

My partner took me for a Birthday meal after several friends recommended it. It did not disappoint. The upstairs looks phenomenal and our waitress Emily was a huge part of our great experience, explained the menu and was there to assist without being in your face, bubby and welcoming. The food was fantastic we will be back! Well done team x

Best real pub I’ve been in England! Staff is really nice and the food AMAZING.

Looked good but we didn't stay. It was rammed with people eating.

Beautiful dishes. Nice Cocktails. The Tai Chicken was lovely. Its one of my favourites. Presentation was amazing as always. Staff were friendly and welcoming, making sure everything was upto standard and attentive. Beautiful decor inside. The only issue was it can get very, very busy and loud. The seats are pretty close to the next table, so you don't feel you have alot of privacy. If you don't mind that it's no problem, if you like a more quiet, chilled relaxing meal, maybe this isn't the place for you.

Food was cold i told them it was cold just got a reply iam sorry and small prtions and very expensive for what I got .

Very enjoyable visit. Pizza was excellent. .Mongolian beef tasted really good, slightly dissapointed with portion size of beef and rice.

Lovely place to visit, food fantastic, drinks great, there are some gluten free and vegetarian options on the menu