The Miners Arms in Derbyshire Dales

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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 !

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

Lovely pub, just off the walk round carsington water. Good one way system and other covid safe processes. Food not the cheapest, but then you see the portion size! Well worth the visit.

Best vegan food ever .Delicious meal .Exceptional chef , what a talent. Amazing evening, warm welcome from all that work there

The pub with no front! We drove passed it and saw just the pub sign (luckily) on the road. Reverse back and find the narrow entrance to the car park, and you’ll find the front door into the pub, at the back! Quite expensive for what really can only be classed as ordinary pub food, it’s the menu, like so many other pubs, that is memorable for its dire lack of creativity. Sausage and mash is classed as a ‘special’ here (and that’ll be £13.95 too). One thing is for sure though, what they do offer is cooked well and is tasty. What’s more their COVID- sanitising is excellent. Can’t say we’ll rush back (after all we do live down South). But we wouldn’t anyhow when everything on the menu we could eat at home. As with all pubs at the moment we wish them luck at this difficult time.

We have just had the most amazing Sunday lunch at The Miner’s in Carsington. Huge portions, beautifully cooked, attentive staff who couldn’t do enough for us and everything very Covid safe. Love this place.

Another great meal at the Miners Arms, with lovely food and friendly and efficient service. Many thanks.

Excellent service and meal in a lovely village setting. Service was good and would highly recommend.

Drinks served in plastic cups, food served in a plastic bag takeway stile, a strict one way system enforced by screams. May be your thing if you feel "safe" this way, it's not mine.

While on a walk around the reservoir we detoured after seeing their advert. VERY pleased to support the local businesses trying to do the right things and they certainly are. We sat in the garden on well spaced out tables and enjoyed a very tasty roast lunch with a choice of meats. Excellent one way system for ordering or do it on the app, screens along bar show how seriously they are taking things. Worth a visit but currently only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday so don't miss out!THANK YOU to all the staff.

Roasts meats served in 3 sizes, be carefull of the large one, it really is, good thick slices of really tender meat Lamb Beef and Pork and a big dish of veges 4 at least + mash and roasts and Yorkshires too!Very good selection of beers and Largers and all well served by excellent staff ina most cordial atmosphere prices ore very reasonable too!Good stuff on the rest of the menu too so all caterd fro Kids too

This is the second time we have been as part of a large group at 5pm for a family lunch and WOW The miners did not disappoint the portions are large all meats (pork turkey beef and lamb ) were well cooked and the veg fresh and tasty plus the proper gravy !! - delicious! Some of our party had puddings and again they were really good The staff are friendly and cannot do enough for you - all in all our new favourite place to get together We can’t wait to try the steak night

We love their Sunday lunches! Big portions. All fresh produce. Staff all really friendly. Would recommend booking at a weekend. They get super busy!

Decided to pop in here for lunch having been for a drive round the area on the lookout for somewhere nice. At first viewing, we thought £10 was a bit steep for sandwiches, but as it turned out, not only were they huge, but it came with chips, onion rings and salad, so in the end we were absolutely stuffed! Very friendly service from all staff and beer advice from a friendly local also. We shall definitely be returning. The only this isn't 5 stars is because the steak on my sandwich should have been medium as per menu, but was perhaps a little over with no hint of pink in the middle. I look forward to hopefully giving 5 next time, as this was more a 4 1/2 anyway!

first time visit but certainly will not be the last.sunday lunch was the best we have had ,beef was really nice the knife just glided through the vegetables were delicious and plentiful and the gravy was the finishing touch to an excellent main course the sweet was exceptional choice of scoops and choice of flavours this pub/restaurant is not on the main road but very close to carsington water,staff was very attentive and courteous always with a smile to make you feel relaxed

We first visited this pub on New Year’s Day and had such a lovely meal we decided to return today after a short walk round Hopton Hall gardens. The Sunday roast certainly did not disappoint. Our group of 6 all had different meals and everyone was absolutely delighted with the quality, portion size and temperature of our food. Turkey dinner was amazing with three huge slices of proper meat, large Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy and a great selection of vegetables. Leek, potato and Stilton soup was delicious. Staff were all very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Service was very good too. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good Sunday lunch at a reasonable price.

Having just ran the Carsington 10k race in the morning we were looking for somewhere close to the run to have lunch and we chose The Miners Arms and I glad we did.We were made To feel welcome the minute we walk in the staff were great They had a large specials board on the wall and a great menu We all had the Sunday lunches and they are very generous The restaurant was very warm and welcoming even though you could see certain things were not yet finished I don’t know they have just been renovated or not but hey it didn’t spoil the meal

My friend and I call here for lunch after walking around the reservoir several times a year. Previously it was a ‘cheap and cheerful’ place but the new owners have certainly modernised the premises and made many improvements. The standard is excellent but prices have increased slightly. That is fine by us as it is in keeping with the quality particularly of the food. Well worth a visit. It has free wi fi and the staff are nice, friendly and helpful.

We called in for lunch today after the temporary closure for refurbishment. It's a while since last calling at the Miners Arms but we weren't disappointed.The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was excellent, especially the homemade meat pies. One of our party requires strict gluten free food and the waitress confidently ensured everything was ok and was able to advise on all dishes.The place is dog friendly and has sensible floors to cope with hiking boots and English weather.The place was deservedly popular on the day we called so booking a table in advance is advisable. Will definitely return soon and a big thanks to all the team.

Went here for Sunday Lunch,six adults and three children. Great choice of food roast dinners,pies hot sandwiches etc and children’s menu too. Good portion sizes well cooked and so tasty. Can highly recommend the roast turkey dinner .All of us enjoyed our visit and will certainly return .

Had a very nice lunch with wife before very long walk. I couldn't fault it. My picture says it all. Very nice staff too. Keep it up.

Visited this pub after a walk round Carsington after being recommended by a friend.

Visited this pub while walking around Carsington water and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and cosy warmth of the bar . We decided to have lunch and I had the beef cob which came with home cooked chips and salad and my wife had pork, both were fantastic and extremely filling. The pub is a must if you are in the area

Visited the minors arms with a group of friends after a nice walk in the surrounding area. Staff were very accommodating and I have to say despite me being very hard to please when it comes to a roast dinner I was pleasantly surprised at both the quality and quantity of the dish that was served. Couldn't fault any of it really, from a good portion of tasty tender beef to a generous serving of proper gravy and veg, this is exactly what you need after a brisk walk on a December day in Derbyshire. I think I will actually go on the same walk again just to go back!

We booked a table for 5 in the snug on Christmas Eve. We all enjoyed a really festive evening with delicious food. I’ve eaten excellent food here before but this time round theStilton and cauliflower soup and lamb chops were outstanding. Everyone else enjoyed their food too including duck liver pate, chicken breast and the infamous home made sticky toffee pudding. I’d recommend anyone who wants a good food served by friendly helpful staff to make a booking here. We’ll be back soon!

Booked for 20 of us for a family birthday as staying at some cottages close by. Cannot fault the food or the service. The roast dinners were amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, highly recommended!

We pre ordered 14 meals off the Christmas menu and can’t praise the chef enough. Plenty of choice, the vegetables were cooked to perfection and large quantities of tender meat. Staff friendly and helpful. It was well organised, and we didn’t have to wait long for the food.

We’d just done the obligatory walk around the res and were ready for our lunch.

Really enjoyed our visit with friends, a warm welcome when we arrived and the food was excellent. Couldn’t fault anything about the visit. Thanks

What a little gem of a pub absolutely divine food and really pleasant staff ,portions were great too shall definitely return ,we only live in Ashbourne but only just discovered as recommended to my daughter by her friend could not fault at all

Walk around Carsington water with our hound and stopped here just before the midday rush to grab a table and drink.

Excellent food and warm welcome from staff. Would definitely recommend 10 out of 10.reasonably priced food and drink.

Visited here with a large group with friends on a Friday night and had a great evening. Service and food were fantastic and the portions were very hearty! Also a great atmosphere, would definitely come back.

We booked dinner for family group of 9 adults and 4 teenagers. Very friendly and efficient staff, good service and lovely food. One of the group has peanut allergy, and the chef made sure that great care was taken to ensure all was ok.

Popped in for a drink and sandwich last Sunday after a cycle ride around Carsington Water. The landlord is clearly spending money and time improving the pub which is looking good. I did wonder what I was going to get when I saw the price of the sandwiches, but they were fantastic with masses of tasty filling and some amazing chips and salad on the side. We’ll be back to try a main dish soon.

This was a very enjoyable stop for food and refreshment on our way home from holiday. Service was friendly and prompt, food delicious and ambiance and surroundings excellent. The small boys enjoyed playing in the play area outside and ate all their dinner. Would recommend wholeheartedly.

Went in without a booking and given a table straight away. Food was absolutemy superb. My husband had the steak and ale pie.....it's the best I've ever seen. Excellent quality, handmade and full of the best tender meat imaginable. I had Thai curry and the presentation was delightful and such tender chicken. I will definitely be back next next time I travel through. It knocks the spots of other pubs nearby. Well done and thank you for a wonderful experience.

We had yet another wonderful meal here. The service was great, food was tasty and the price very reasonable. Based on all of this we will definitely be returning soon.