The Miners Arms in Derbyshire Dales

The food was lovely. The seating not the most comfortable, but to be fair we booked quite last minute so can't really complain that we weren't sat at a normal lower table. The customer service was average, not rude, everyone was very polite, just some consistency in the operation required. For example we left and paid for our dinner, but we would have stayed for dessert had we been asked if we wanted any (sat there for 20 minutes waiting). Overall though, really nice pub and lovely setting.

We called to book in last minute. The lady on the phone was very friendly and managed to book us a table despite it being Easter. On arrival it wasn't that busy, we were seated fairly quickly and drinks order taken. They were serving a Sunday menu and we had the 3 meat platter for 2 but made it 4 meats by adding beef. The beef was great, pork belly was soft, gammon was okay and chicken was tasty but a tad dry. I think due to it being quite late in the day some of the food had obviously been reheated which was a bit of a shame but I'm sure if you visit around 12-1pm the food would be really delicious. We did enjoy it but felt it was a little average. They seemed a little under staffed and we waited quite a while for our second drinks. Be aware there is little to no signal and the wifi didn't work so you will need cash or a physical card to pay. There is a car park but it only fits a few cars. We would visit again to try the normal main menu or maybe the hog roast that they do on occasion!

What a fantastic find. Went here with my wife and our dog for lunch and the food was amazing. On top of that, the landlord and his staff were so friendly. Will definitely be back.

Visited this week whilst we had friends staying in the area, the food was great and nothing was too much trouble, we were a large party who sat in the garden, the garden is a great sun trap for a hot day! Dan and Mark went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, we will definitely be returning.

Very poor customer service and pricing I ordered a Caesar salad, expecting it to be a decent size and to come with chicken as it was £15 and a main meal. Our meals arrived after a 40 minute wait. My partners pasta was almost cold, and my salad was half a lettuce chopped up with sauce and about 6 croutons. I asked the waitress if it was supposed to come with chicken, they said no but they can swap it for one that comes with chicken and bacon, after the wait i declined and ate the nacho’s we ordered with our meal, and said they can take the salad back. They did not offer money back or anything in it’s place such as drinks/ dessert. The staff were rude and their customer service was none existent. Would never go back!

Part of a group of 8 (plus 3 dogs) who visited for Sunday dinner after walking round Carsington water. Lovely pub with log fire and cosy atmosphere. Very friendly staff and the food was amazing with good portion sizes.

Came here last Sunday for the Sunday lunch - excellent! Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, friendly staff. Couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back Thankyou

It has been a while since visiting here and what a difference, fabulous refurbishment, it has certainly been brought up to date, roaring fire, good menu choice and very tasty food with excellent service.

Stopping locally then would highly recommend this gastro pub! We were very impressed with the food, ambience and highly professional and engaging staff. Mark, the new manager, and all his staff, went above and beyond to ensure we, and all customers, had a very enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend. We will definitely return when next in the area.

Lovely experience. Food was delicious, the pub has a lovely atmosphere and the service, particularly from Mark the manager, was brilliant. Would definitely visit again.

Have dined here several times and all good service food atmosphere etc. However the last time arrived for booked late lunch to immediately notice that the the tables had not been cleared from what I guess a busy lunchtime. Was ushered to a long table which was sticky and had used plates glasses etc at the other end. I had to ask for the debris to be taken away which was done with a cursory wipe. Drinks and Food served and good but during the whole time the remaining tables were not cleared. A distinctly dressed young man seemed to be in charge and I didn't see him do a single thing other than hold court to the staff including at one time what appeared to be the chef all huddled round the bar chatting or on their phones until we left with the tables still not cleared about 2 hours after we arrived. Looking at uncleared tables and idle staff I found a big negative Derbyshire has many good pubs . I have changed my twice a month lunch with friends after a walk round Carsington to another pub about a mile away

They say a smile costs nothing but that message clearly has not reached The Miner Arms staff! Very unfriendly bar staff and this let down the entire experience as the food was really good

We recently stayed locally for two nights and ate at the Miner’s Arms both nights. Nic was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious on the first night but on bonfire night, we ordered the greedy Greek platter on Nic’s recommendation and it was excellent! Delicious food, really dog friendly and very welcoming. We’ll be back!

Great Sunday lunch, lovely staff.nice choice of home made main meals with sumptuous desserts.wonderful ambience appreciated by all the guests.

Visited for lunch after s business meeting. Good car park. Had a warm welcome from all the staff. Taken to an appropriately large table ( 7 persons). Good menu with very reasonable pricing. Plenty of options. Nice pint of Landlords Ale. Excellent friendly service. The food when it came ... wow! Such large portions and excellent quality. Given boxes for our un eaten pizza slices ... just too big a pizza. Overall we had a lovely meal and were very impressed with this establishment. Highly recommend.

First night 27th September was brilliant , couldn’t fault it at all. We had a great time. Unfortunately, the following night the service was not good which meant we didn’t leave a tip for that night. The guy from Wales , who we assume was the manager, was absent the second night so not sure if this was the reason for the difference.

Some old favourites on the menu, along with some interesting and varied dishes. Very popular on the Friday and Saturday we visited, recommend booking a table in advance, walk-ins are accepted providing space is available, it was quieter on a Tuesday night. The service was friendly and efficient throughout our 3 visits whilst on holiday in the Peak District. The food was excellent, and the pizzas were huge. The pie was very tasty, good pastry and packed full of filling. The garden area is lovely when the weather is kind.

We enjoyed a fantastic meal here. The food and service were both great. We were visiting from the US and it was our first Sunday roast - needless to say, we left big fans! The restaurant itself had lovely decor and we felt right at home.

Wow! What a culinary gem! Cycling around Carsington Water, followed detour via Hopton Hall into Carsington and stopped for lunch each day. Amazing!! No wonder reviews are so good. Cheesy salt n pepper chips are best ever tasted!!! Birra Moretti well presented too. A short diversion off the trail but well worth it.

We visited today and the service we got was brilliant. I asked for some slight changes to my meal due to the standard options I don't like. They accommodated my request and it came out perfect, just as requested. Food portions are epic and the quality and taste is amazing. Staff were great and friendly on arrival. Will definitely be back.

So, me and a friend went for a drive out, came across this pub, decided to go in for a pint and some food, we sat on a table that didn't have a reserve notice on there, to be told that we have to go outside because the table was reserved, we went outside and was greeted with a thunderstorm and hail. Half an hour later, went to the toilet and the table was still empty. I have never felt like I wasn't welcome in a place more than this, and to top it off the pint glasses were disgusting, bits and bobs floating around in the drinks.... Awful experience

Simply the best sunday roast we have ever tasted! Beautiful food and welcoming staff.Our congratulation to the chef! Fantastic presentation,tasty food prepared with love and professional knowledge.Thank you.

We visited on a busy Easter Monday for a late lunch. Having been recommended by friends, I booked in advance and was glad to have done so. We were attended to quickly and our food arrived in a reasonable time . It was cooked to order so don’t expect 10 minutes. Probably more like 20 or 25 but it was hot, plentiful and most importantly delicious. We will be visiting again!

Having visited Carsington Water my wife and I decided to get some lunch out. Having seen good reviews online I suggested The Miners Arms, and we're very pleased we did. We received an efficient but warm welcome and were allowed to choose a table. 30 minutes later I don't think there'd have been much choice. The menu was varied and we chose the burger with peppercorn sauce which came with not only a good, thick, tasty burger patty but slices of rump steak, served with skin-on fries. It was a good meal, leaving us with no room for dessert. There's free WiFi, handy for us as there was no mobile signal on our phones. My only criticism was not being asked how the rump steak slices should be cooked as they were quite rare, too rare for my wife's liking (so I had to eat hers, what a shame).

Came for a birthday meal; had read the food served was home cooked food, but that does not do it justice. Well presented, good food with a ‘fusion’ twist (eg Indian inspired battered fish with Bombay potatoes and lamb with red pepper and feta sauce). Absolutely brilliant, been a long time since we had such a good meal and although not cheap it is by no means expensive and therefore equates to good value for money. Will definitely come again and would highly recommend.

Fantastic food, warm welcome, amazing atmosphere and superb service! We were a family group of 13, with adults and children - our preorder was presented very quickly, with our special requests all followed. The portion sizes are very generous and everything was so tasty. Everyone enjoyed the meal and it made a perfect ending to our week in the Peaks. Highly recommended!

Just brilliant. We had lunch as a family of 8 with 2 dogs. Food amazing; service amazing; location beautiful! Cannot fault this fabulous pub - would go back in a heartbeat!

I was recommended this pub by a friend and thank god I listened. Food is amazing. Plenty of it and good value. Great atmosphere and dog friendly with a selection of dog treats at the entrance. Will definitely be back

We ate here for the first time tonight and what a fantastic pub this is. We've tried a few times on the off chance but couldn't get in, and now we know why. Food was excellent, but I must say the staff are a credit. We sat at our table and a few minutes later the bar maid came and asked us what we wanted to drink, we then had our drinks in a couple of minutes. The lad who took our order and served us was so pleasent and polite. We've been searching for a pub with a country feel and I think we've found it. Staff and food..... amazing

Lovely food, good choice, a nice Shiraz (or two!) and friendly service. Nice decor inside. The outside does it no favours though.

Lovely little pub, doing exceptional food, both at lunchtime and in the evening. The decor is very interesting, with olde worlde decoration and memorabilia

Highly recommend. Great food. Lovely helpful staff and lovely pub too. Roaring fire in there & good beer too! We came here a couple of years ago in the summer when we stayed in the area & it was lovely then too- tables outside with parasols, and a hog roast evening. Met up with friends- we travelled from Leicester & they travelled from nr Manchester. Due to traffic& roadworks we were later than our table. The staff were fantastic in accommodating us & finding a small table so that we could stay on later (we were booked 12 noon & another party had booked at 2.15pm). Great Sunday lunch menu. ** Please bring some cash if you visit as tips are cash only and they really deserve a tip!**

Called in for lunch, well laid out table with welcome open fire, great setting and nicely varied menu with plenty of pub food options. Very nice gammon but surprisingly came only with pineapple as the kitchen didn’t have any eggs, (weren’t told that on ordering) No Brown sauce available either. Excellent chips, Walnut, goats cheese and Beetroot salad was nice, White wine arrived not even slightly chilled , bar didn’t have lemon to go with water or a GnT ,restaurant not busy but felt staff were a little disinterested, had to get up from the table several times to get condiments etc, Simple essentials missing, Shame as with little effort felt it had the potential to give a so much better experience.

Nice dog friendly pub with good food! Definitely worth it to call in and have a meal, good choice menu too.

Good food and plenty to choose from with a good choice of beer. Nice, cosy dining area with a real fire

What a fantastic pub, great beer and the food was superb, recommend the Sunday Dinner sharing platter, dog and child friendly, relaxing atmosphere and nice feel to the place

Amazing Sunday lunch and warm friendly service. We were a large party of 13 people and it was perfect. I would recommend this pub to anyone staying in the area

I stayed at Hopton Hall with friends.We went to The Miners three times.Great food every time, great service every time, a couple of sell out issues of dishes, but I think you want that with a busy pub…… I think means fresh food!Really really enjoyed it each time.

A lovely dog friendly village Pub close to Carsington Water. Consistently good food and Sunday lunches are superb served by professional happy staff.

Recommended by our holiday accommodation and heeding the need to book we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was lovely and they served great food, also very helpful with children's meals which are just small portions of the adult menu. An on line menu would have been helpful but I'm sure given time they will add this.

Enjoyed an evening of traditional Country pub fare with a European twist. The men in the party enjoyed hearty bangers and mash or a 12oz burger all served how you would expect whilst the ladies chose a selection of tapas dishes from a very varied menu.Puddings followed, enjoyable if a little expensive at £7, and whilst pizzas were off the menu this particular evening, it really didn't spoil our selection.

Disappointed with restaurant despite good reviews. No pizzas available which is a third of the menu. We unfortunately experienced being served fish when vegetarian food was requested. The restaurant did remove the meals from the bill but it did put us off. Service was very slow and the attitude of some of the staff was quite upsetting. However the other meat eaters of the family enjoyed their meals!

Had the Châteaubriand one night and then the small plates a few days later. The steak was succulent and rare, the small plates very tasty. Fantastic staff, even when really busy.

Firstly, you should not visit here if you want fast food...If you want great food, freshly cooked and lots of it then yes, you should definitely pay them a visit.Our party of 4 included a couple of vegetarians. The 2 meat eaters were very happy with the huge burgers we were served but the hightlights were the 'small dishes' the vegetarians ordered. Thinking along the tapas line they ordered 6 dishes in total. That was there big mistake as small doesn't necessarily mean small portions!!The homemade falafel was amazing, the roasted honey glazed golden beetroot with pomegranate, wow...Everything was just simply stunning.

Really enjoyed our Sunday roast sharing board yesterday, by far the best Sunday lunch we have ever eaten in a pub. Friendly staff and locals too, absolute gem of a place. We will be back, well worth the visit 😊

Stopped here on our way round Carsington, forgot my boots & had to borrow some so by the time we were half way round had a blister & a lot of pain & that was the main reason we stopped, but so glad we did. We shared small plates, lamb kofta, chicken satay & Hallumi fries all great .Asked the guys if there was somewhere we could buy plasters but sadly not, however one of the team then came over with some blister plasters, I could have hugged her as no idea how I would have got back to the car without them , how generous,thank you so much ,Will definitely be back for more fab food & great service .

Excellent service, fabulous food & lovely surroundings. We had the Tapas which were amazing, 6 between the 2 of us was plenty. Would definitely recommend & will most certainly be going back again when in the area.

Myself and a friend turned up at 4pm on Sunday. We asked if we could have something to eat to be told they only had enough food for people who have booked. This is very disappointing for a pub in a tourist area.

This was our third visit this year … and the Miner’s Arms has been consistent in its quality of food, cleanliness of tables and premises (we all hate sticky tables … there is none of that here) … and friendly staff.I recommend booking … even though things have moved forward covid wise, as this is a very popular place … and if you looked before you went, you would know it is best to book any place let alone somewhere so popular.I love the small plates at £5 … two of these are more than adequate for me … and I sadly don’t have room for dessert!

What used to be a moody village pub has been transformed so well by the Remarkable Hare guys and is definitely the best place for food within the Wirksworth area.The menu is varied, great food, healthy portions done right, dirty dogs are lush and the pizzas epic, my partner loves the salads on our last couple of visits. The garden area has been nicely done and lovely place to sit out on a sunny day with blankets, water and treats on tap for the mutts.Internally it looks great whilst keeping the character of an old building, staff have been great each time and a good selection of different ales and gins.Busy at weekends so book but chilled out on weekdays. Plenty of street parking even when busy. Thought I’d review as pretty local and highlight a job well done. If they take over the Rising Sun nearby I’d be happy!

Its a Beautiful Location, we drive 45mins to get here and it was not the Top drawer quality that it usually is, Its the Small things that would make this place 5/5!For example - ‘a Mature cheddar with Onion chutney sandwich’ - I would not expect to be served on bog-standard brown bread, with cheese thats Clearly delivered Pre-grated in Industrial sized bags… Make it Stunning Locally baked bread and Mature cheddar thats born on a local Derbyshire farmMy wife ordered ‘Roast Beetroot and Goats cheese Salad..’Its fair to say the Bowl was 88% Salad Leaves, 4% Goats cheese, 4% Beetroot (which was stunning) and 4% FigYou would expect - and it Arguably wouldnt take much - to make it 50/50 (Salad / Ingredients)We Love the place, and have been eating here for years, come Snow, Wind and long walks - Its always a favouriteToday it needed to “Up” its game. ❤️

The pub was lovely inside, tables adequately spaced for social distancing. It would have been nice if staff were still wearing masks. The food was above average but slightly overpriced. Not great options for kids.

A place that is apparently good when things run smoothly but extremely rude and abrasive to customers when NOT. Just be sure you don’t complain, even if you are served drinks and then told that TODAY THERE IS NO LUNCH. No signs up to tell you, waiters aren’t informed, the managers just decide and when the customers complain (we were one of several), we were made to feel it was our fault. No apologies and no clear reason.Looking at previous reviews, it seems a pattern of behaviour -so busy making excuses that they forget to apologise. Managers would do well to follow the examples set by their staff who were lovely.

Beautiful location, right in the heart of tiny Carsington village. The weather was good to us and we were able to sit outside. There is an extensive outdoor area.The menu isn't vast, but it's good! If you're lucky, the pizza oven will be open so that freshly baked pizzas can be ordered. Otherwise, the "tapas" style menu offers the chance to have a mixture of dishes - but don't be fooled, they're not small portions!All the staff we encountered were extremely friendly.For some in our party, this was their 2nd visit in a few days (they'd enjoyed the 1st one so much).For children, the village play area is literally next door.

Wow, why have we not found this place before? We cannot fault this place its is quirky inside spotlessly clean.As for the Sunday lunch only fault cauliflower cheese needs to be smaller pieces.We had a sharing platter well worth the dollars as was the sticky toffee pudding x 2.Lovely chat with the chap in charge very professional top marks as I'm a person who has worked in this industry for many years.

A great last minute find whilst in the area over the weekend - with a good menu selection and good friendly service. Nicely decorated inside and very very reasonably priced. Dog friendly. They also have a dog station outside full of treats which went down well with the dogs (pick n mix for dogs!)

Booked a table in advance & was really looking forward to a very delicious Sunday Roast as we'd previously enjoyed. Came away very disappointed, dirty glass (cheerfully replaced), cabbage had been drained of life, roast potatoes overcooked and old oil flavoured, (previously frozen?), chicken undercooked. We mentioned chicken to lovely waitress & her superior came & explained it was not the meat with blood on just the red in the bones & sinews and that she wouldn't ever serve food to make us poorly. No apology just a harsh explanation. We've been cooking chicken for many years but hey ho what do we know?!!! Not rushing back sadly as love this place & setting is beautiful...but not a good day in the kitchen!

We came across this wonderful pub on the long walk around Carsington Water on Saturday afternoon! We only stayed for a drink but, we were that impressed we braved the torrential rain the next day and walked back for Sunday roast and a few glasses of red wine! The food was outstanding, we both had belly pork which melted in the mouth and the side of cauliflower cheese that we ordered, in the words of the lovely young lady who served us, was “insane”! We would 100% recommend this place and will definitely visit again when we are next in the area! Keep up the good work guys, you are doing a fantastic job!

We ate here twice last week whilst on holiday and the food was outstanding, best steak pies we’ve ever had! The staff were also very friendly, the prices were very reasonable - a little hidden treasure!

Phoned to book a table....good idea for inside table. It’s dog friendly inside and out...my greyhound and jack Russell enjoyed their biscuits with 3 other well behaved pooches. Very quick and good service, superb succulent roast lunches - great crackling on the pork loin. Loads of choice of good quality food. Lovely beer garden too. And what a great idea, a doggie bar with biscuits, water + bowls and dog toys.

A recommend to us while out walking. Got caught in a storm on our way and we got a very warm welcome from all the the staff. Lite bites were delicious and a couple of drinks later and with a break in the weather we were on with our walk. Atmosphere is relaxing, muddy boots and dogs welcome. Would recommend if you're in the area

The website doesn't give much info' about the menu or have many photos of the pub, but we were pleasantly suprised by the inside seating (a bit too wet for eating outside). A nice varied menu and really enjoyed the small plates and very good risotto. Waitresses absolutely excellent and nothing was too much trouble

We were staying at nearby Hopton hall and ate here 4 nights. We were blessed with great weather and sat outside 3 nights. Service was prompt and friendly. There is a good selection of food. I particularly enjoyed the small plate selection. My daughter enjoyed half portions of fish and chips as there is no specific kids’ menu.

This is our second visit to the Miners Arms whilst visiting family in Carrsington. Good selection catering for all tastes on the menu. Service was great for our party of 11 people. Can’t wait to visit again !!!

This is a beautiful pub, resteraunt at Hopton, a lovely scenic village, I remember Hopton fondly from my time as Butler at Radbourne Hall, where I would drive my employer Mrs Chandos pole to see Mrs Gell, and as I'd time to kill the miners I would go to all those years ago, the scene hasn't changed, for its beauty but the pub is wonderfully updated and keeps its lovely charm with a modern twist for the 21st century, Mike is an exceptional host as his his wife kerrie and I can hold nothing but praise for what they have achieved here, we were made extremely welcome and the manners of the staff both in their character, deportment and professionalism, is a pleasure to see, nothing is too much trouble, I can recommend the food and the hospitality and the area and all with the same aplomb a wonderful evening, needless to say our visits will become alot more frequent. We'll worth the patronage, for the customer care alone.. Top notch.

After such a wonderful ramble around Carsington reservoir we decided to divert off the trail to have lunch at the Miners in the village of Carsington. We arrived at 12.45 so definitely in time for lunch , the menu looked extensive and mouth - watering . We had chosen our lunches , by this time it was 1.15pm can you imagine our disappointment when trying to order at the bar we were told the kitchen is overwhelmed so no more orders. Not even an apology , very rude staff , unhappy working atmosphere including mistreatment of younger staff - we will certainly not be returning in a hurry , carry on like this and this business will not be thriving much longer.

A great pub in a superb location. All of the staff were fantastic and more then happy to accommodate our group. Would certainly recommend to anyone visiting the local area.

This pub is in the village where we live, we have visited at least once a week since they re-opened (we can’t keep away)I can not fault a single thing!! The food is fantastic, from tapas to Sunday dinner everything is cooked to perfection! The staff are so friendly & accommodating.The drinks selections are brilliant. Me, my partner our children & dog love the Miners!! I cannot believe anyone would feel different, spot on every time Keep doing what you’re doing guys, you’re smashing it x

I really feel for this pub! This pub is one of our locals and a place we’ve always greatly enjoyed. Unfortunately, not on this occasion. The service has been poor for a few weeks now, but we understand that some things cannot be helped. We have always been respectful and patient with the staff. It’s been a hard year. However on this occasion unfortunately the service was totally unacceptable. After waiting patiently for our food. 4 of the 6 plates came out with the wrong meats on. This was relatively quickly resolved. However, what came out next none of us could eat not enjoy. The beef was the rarest we had seen. So we personally left the beef aside. But the chicken. I’m unsure as to how this could be classed as safe to consume, let alone allowed out the kitchen! Unacceptable! So that’s 6 meals wasted and we all walked away disheartened. For a pub that we love and have been coming to ever since it reopened this really is such a shame! I really hope this feedback comes back constructive, as we would really like the pub to sort it’s issues out and be a great pub again! Well done to the young lad who did serve us and who did his best. It was a chef error and totally out of his control. For now, we won’t be back anytime soon. But we hope to be back in the future, when the issues have been sorted.

Great meal at the Miners Arms on Saturday lunchtime. All our party thought our meals were delicious - thank you so much! We will certainly be back!

Great food, nice lager, lovely setting. Sat outside in beer garden with our dogs, good service and generous portions of food.

What a shame our once lovely local village pub has rapidly gone downhill. On 3 occasions we have popped in for a drink, each time it is a mission to get a servers attention to order drinks! Not just ourselves but everyone else seated outside has to go through the same charade of arm waving when a member of staff is spotted. We have waited upto 30 minutes just to order and then the drinks take a disproportionate amount of time to appear. The staff are lovely but young and without direction - where are the managers/ owners? We know you are finding it difficult to employ sufficient staff resulting in one evening us witnessing around a dozen potential groups being turned away as the pub was closing at 6.30pm on a beautiful summers evening. The dreadful service was not down to a lack of staff in those shifts we visited, they were all inside just oblivious to the thirsty customers sitting in your garden. It won’t be long before there won’t be any customers coming to the Miners and don’t deserve any.

Popped into the Miners Arms Carsington for a couple of pizzas and a bottle Prosecco. Stunning pizzas, great staff and superb service. I will be back as all the food I saw coming out looked fab.

This is not a negative review just a bit of feed back.The outside area is really nice along with the inside and the staff are very welcomingWe have visited several times before and always enjoyed the Sunday lunch as it’s one of our favourite places we decided to book for Sunday lunch, however when we got there and given the menu they no longer to a traditional Sunday lunch, they do a sharing platter for 2, as one of us didn’t like the meats that was included we decided not to eat there which was really disappointing , not sure if the menu is temporary in the current conditions but it’s no longer a place we will go for lunch.Please bring back the old menu

We booked a table on a Friday lunchtime when it was quite quiet. The staff were so lovely and friendly and service was quick. Food was delicious - the burgers were huge and nicely served, and managed to fit a dessert in which was also delicious. Would definitely come back again!

Came across this pub by chance and decided upon the ploughman’s for two. Super meal , well served and attentive staff. Lots of water bowls for the high number of furry friends visiting plus free dog biscuits !

Fabulous pub, great atmosphere. The garden set up for distancing is exceptional.My issue lies with the Sunday menu. The recent previous owners did a roast on a plate in three sizes with the large one being phenomenal. Now you can have a platter (on a plank of wood) for two at £30 which if you are healthy adults is fine but the problem comes if you are a child or an OAP. So, with no child option (or OAP) we were offered meals in a Yorkshire pudding, which is fine if you are a Yorkie fan. We decided to have 3 platters between 6 adults and one child and our 2 OAPs going for 3 extra sides and we would give them some of our meat. At £4 a side we expected 3 plates but received a single bowl with 3 small portions in it. (including 2 roast potatoes!) £12!I said the the server, who was absolutely lovely, that there really should be a revision of the menu but if she passed it on or not we don't know.My wife and I ate there a few weeks ago and the food was excellent and the quality of the food is without question even though it had taken over an hour to get our food.

This has always been one of my favourite places to eat and when I saw the new owners pictures on Facebook I thought it looked awsome…… how wrong was i, it took 1hour 40 mins to get any food and the drinks were few and far between. My steak and Stilton sandwich had no Stilton and they somehow managed to overcook a hotdog (very chewy) if that’s even possible? Only saving grace was the poor girl who took our payment was lovely.

My wife and I enjoyed a fantatic sunday lunch here. They do a meat platter for two people sharing, Chicken, Beef and Pork Belly on thhe day we went. Also on the platter were six large roast potatoes, root evegetables and two large yorkshire puddings, Gravy came in two jugs. The food was wonderful, cooked to perfection. The staff are young and were rushed off their feet, but polite and helpful. The area outside is probably twice the size of the restaurant inside and is used on sunny days, so the staff are busy going backwards and forwards. We had what I would call a leisurely Sunday meal, which suited us perfectly, but if you are in a hurry to eat and get out (but why would you), might not be for you. We would definately go back. Thanks guys.

Menu was awful, when we got there there was very little food available. Asked to speak to the manager and he was extremely rude, definitely wouldn’t recommend. The staff weren’t wearing masks either and the manger actually told us to get out and not bother staying for our drinks, terrible customer service never going again and wouldn’t recommend anyone else too.

I arrived on a sunny Friday for a family birthday meal and instantly felt unwanted and ridiculed. We soon got hurried to our seats and were left to our own resources for at least 15 mins as the waiters daudled about. When they eventually acknowledged us we got passed two menus and told their was a limited menu of just pizza. Not realising we were in a pizza parlour someone asked why we wasn’t warned before hand to which the manager says he doesn’t know and it wasn’t his fault. As we got kicked out I wondered the whole way home as to how the food of a restaurant is not the managers responsibility. Never again-0/10

We have dined at the Miners Arms in Carsington many times but this was the first time under the new management. Unfortunately we were very disappointed. The tables were dirty and not cleaned before we were offered the table. The food was served cold and the service was appalling. Waiting staff inside were not wearing masks.The menu was awful with most of the items not being available Sorry but we won't be coming again

Beautiful day at Carsington Water. Stopped here for lunch. Had seen the positive reviews. They had run out of a fair amount of food and were only doing pizzas and salads. When the waiter arrived he said they had a backlog with pizzas and so it was down to salads. Lots of people around us complaining about the wait. Food was ok, but we had to ask for the cutlery and our drinks order. Food isn’t cheao so all in all rather disappointing. Certainly won’t be rushing back.

Visited today with my brother and his partner, amazing, and the staff, even though it’s a busy sunny bank holiday, were professional and relaxed, The food was fabulous, we’ll be visiting again often. The setting is beautiful, the beer garden is one of the best we have visted. Dog friendly as well, couldn’t ask for more....Well done to everyone from chefs to servers and management!

Found this delightful country pub while walking with friends a month ago. So our second visit, and this time inside - and what an excellent meal. We hadn’t booked and it was a damp Tuesday lunchtime but we decided on a selection of ‘small plates’ - with the baked Camembert probably the highlight. A lovely atmosphere with lovely staff. Will definitely return to the area - and will probably book next time to ensure we get a another excellent meal.

I came to the miners today with my friend as we had seen and heard such amazing reviews since Kerrie and Mike had taken over, we was amazed at how beautiful the food was, quick service and such friendly staff! The bestest Sunday lunch I've ever had! Not over priced and plenty of food for your money! Will be returning for more often! Thanks guys your all amazing

Been over the weekend with family, they had been the previous week and said it was really good. The food is really good, had a couple of sharing platters outside under the current rules. Well cooked and plenty of it, plates hot as well. Really enjoyed the food. Service was a bit slow which was surprising as they were quite and there were quite a few servers (table service only) under the current rules. When we arrived most people looked to have been served and there were some waiting for takeaway, we were given a table and another server said they'd be over to take a drinks order. They even cleaned the table before we sat down. We sat there and two other families arrived and got served with drinks, one even got food all before we ordered drinks (the server didn't come back). So, food great but service could be better we will be going again and see what happens then, hopefully it was an off day.

Visited yesterday for the first time since recent change of ownership. Great outdoor set up, fantastic new menu with a fab variety of dishes. I had the chargrilled steak sandwich with fries. Cooked to perfection and so tasty. Daughter had the dirty fries with pulled pork, and her partner had steak and ale pie. All really nice. Will be returning regularly to try the other dishes! Great friendly service from the staff and well organised. Highly recommend

Have visited here twice in seven days - both times the food, beer and service were excellent in a lovely setting. Very well organised

Fantastic food! Outdoor seating was well done with patio heaters and fairy lights giving it a great atmosphere. We chose a couple of the tapas bits for a starter and were not disappointed! Then onto the burger! My mouth waters just thinking about it! I cannot recommend this pub enough!

Back out for our first meal after lockdown. We already knew the food was going to be good from having meals from the sister pub The Remarkable Hare in Matlock. We were fortunate with good weather today but the outside setting was perfect, wonderful beer garden and tables under cover if required. Carsington village is a beautiful location and the style and ambience of the pub is well suited. Top class service from the team of staff who were friendly, polite and efficient. The Doggie station is a wonderful touch well stocked with water, bowls, treats and play things and our dog was very happy. We both had the Buffalo burgers from the menu....a beast of a burger, amazing flavours and I had to reticulate my jaw to get my choppers around it. Great value and looking forward to trying a few other meals from the menu. Many Thanks to all involved for a wonderful meal and good luck with your new venture, will be back very soon

Fab takeover from the team at remarkable hare. The food was fantastic, service outstanding and great efforts with the outside space. Can’t wait to come back again. Thanks to all the staff, and wishing you lots of luck in your new venture!

We stumbled across The Miners on a day trip to Carsington Water and we were so happy we did!I couldn't praise the waiting staff enough, they were friendly, polite and very attentive. All COVID safe measures were in place and it was a pleasure to enjoy a drink in the sun.Excellent outdoor seating with thoughtful touches such as blankets for when it gets chilly and even a 'dog treat station' where they provided water, treats and toys for your furry friend all brought to your table!We only had time for a drink but would definitely return to try the food.A great experience, thanks all!

We booked a table knowing this place would be very busy. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was all fresh and very high quality. This was one of the tastiest meals out we had, had in a long time. The interior is nicely decorated with a cosy feel. It was nice that they had the heating on as the weather wasn’t great that day.The meal was reasonably priced and the Miners Arms are definitely taking all the COVID safety measures seriously which was reassuring. We will definitely visit again when next in the area.

I cannot fault The Miners Arms. From the ambience (even during these times), to the quality of the food and service I challenge anyone to be disappointed. The "Bass" and "TT" are lovely. Have a pint of each instead of a starter!

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Reliable service and high standard of food. We loved the lamb, beef and brownie sundae. Thank you Miners Arms staff.

The most amazing mixed grill, too much to eat. Proper pies with chunky chips! Regular table service to make sure you're constantly topped up.But the quality of the fayre is always excellent. Sunday is our normal visiting time for the best roast dinner. Not disappointed on a Saturday night either.

The VERY FIRST time we have eaten out anywhere since February. We were camping nearby and felt the village warranted a look, and having seen the Miners arms A frame on the Carsington Water path we thought we'd try them for lunch. It's a good path from the lake, but maybe rough for pushchairs.The Miner's Arms has a one way system inside and out and there are perspex screens at the bar and the staff wore face visors, and thoroughly cleaned tables and chairs after anyone visited, so my wife and I felt as safe as we could be, especially as the tables in the restaurant were well spaced out.I chose the sirloin steak and my wife had the Beetroot, Feta & Mint Falafel Burger. The service was quick, friendly and efficient.My steak was cooked to my liking and was good, however, the falafel buger was really sloppy and more like pate, although my wife said it tasted very nice, it wasn't really the right consistency at all to be described as a burger.Overall though we were happy with our food and the local bitter was extremely good too. On a final note The Gent's toilets I could only describe as "gleaming" as they were absolutely spotless.We'd be happy to visit and eat at The Miner's Arms again if we're ever in the area again.

Looked a lovely pub. Waited at table outside for 20 minutes the table service waiter walked past us many times. Gf said excuse but could we get served and totally ignored us and went and served a table that had just walked in. No wonder the pub is being sold if this is the service you get. Hope they get rid of this ignorant table staff. Told him thankyou for the lack of service and walked off

Visited on recommendation and were not disappointed ! Good size well cooked roast dinners and a wide range of other choices Nice staff and good covid precautions