The Pantry in Amber Valley

The food is excellent and so are the staff. It is a very friendly country style cafe with a homely feel. Their breakfasts are fab. So are their dinners and a great choice of deserts. Their pies are fab nice and meaty with no fat. Served with whatever you want. However, with their special potatoes & peas they are lovely. There is a great choice of food and it is all home made. Claire and family who run it are so nice and they are very attentive and helpful. We call it our local and we would not go anywhere else. Well done to all the staff.

Me and my partner visited here, we are new to the area and this looked like a nice little spot. We entered and waited around 7 mins before someone acknowledged us ( there were staff walking in and out the kitchen looking at us) we could see they were busy so we gave it the benefit of the doubt. We were given a table in the corner of the room which we couldn’t move as there were customers basically sat on each others knees it was very small. We got the waitress attention after around 15 mins and she asked us what we wanted and we hadn’t even been given a menu which I found very odd. We wasn’t sure if we ordered at the till or it was table service. We basically just got shown to a table in the corner. The staff were nice and friendly it just seemed chaotic. No one had a role, they were ALL in the kitchen, they were ALL give the food out and taking payment . ALL showing people to the table ect it was just a bit much and I felt stressed watching them in such a tiny place. The food it’s self was nice enough and the venue is lovely and quaint which we loved. We then got up to ask for the bill as we hadn’t seen anyone. Instead of taking our payment one stood round chatting to customers, one was laying a table and taking food and the other was in the kitchen and we waited well over 5 minutes at the till waiting for someone to charge us. Then to be told they don’t take card … it’s was all a bit of a shambles. It would have been nicer to receive that information when we walked in and was shown to the table. Not the best experience but not sure if this was just a bad day for the place.

We went here for breakfast on a few mornings, whilst visiting the area. We were a party of 8 and found the staff and food were excellent. It’s a family run cafe, and they do all their own baking, we even made purchases to takeout. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

We booked the pantry for our Grandma’s surprise 90th birthday celebrations. Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all the team. Fantastic afternoon tea! The staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. A lovely afternoon. Thank you!

Stopped off at the Pantry on a rainy Friday lunchtime whilst passing through Swanwick. A perfect experience - welcoming friendly staff, great deli standard food - nothing was too much trouble. Can't recommend highly enough!

This is such a charming cafe full of vintage character.They serve delicious home cooked food that is very reasonably priced.The staff are friendly and the place is clean.I would definitely recommend!

Visited with family for lunch time snack. Tasty, home cooked food was excellent & staff were friendly and caring. Warmly recommended!

Visited this place for a breakfast with a colleague who goes every week, my scrambled egg+beans+tomatoes arrived at the table and I started to eat it,then to my surprise and disgust my toast had green mould on both slices,I informed the lady right away,on doing so she offered me a choice to replace the breakfast or to replace the toast, i was only on a short morning break I said just replace the toast,a young man came out with my new toast,he pointed out by saying its a good job it was not toasted bread or you would not have seen it,the fact is that it was that mouldy you could seen even when toasted,the owner came out also,but did not say sorry to me, but apologised to my friend for the green mould,my friend told the owner its not me you need to apologise to its my friend next to me,but he carried on talking to him and completely blanked me,very rude indeed, we proceeded to go to pay the bill,they did not offer any reduced rate,but charged me full price and the owner come to say sorry to my friend again and again he completely blanked me,knowing it was my breakfast with green mouldy toast on,this man is blind to the fact of shear ignorance, I would not recommend this place to anyone!!

This is a family run quaint small tea room with a vintage feel. All the food is home cooked fresh daily and no matter what your choice, it is all excellent quality. The family who own, run and work there are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. We go regularly and would thoroughly recommend. Booking is usually best as it is small and gets really busy. There is a small outside space.

The staff were friendly and welcoming, the place looks nice inside and out with old fashioned decor that draws the eye. The breakfast was one of the best if not the best I've ever had, fantastic, nice coffee too. Will return!

Had full English at this little gem, lovely quaint place. Breakfast was first class, delicious, fresh produce and perfectly cooked. Service also first class. Faultless :))

Only had time for a coffee and a mince pie but it was a lovely visit and a warm welcome, hoping to have lunch when I next visit.

Staying at the nearby Hayes Conference Centre, we went in search of a local cafe and came across this fabulous tea shop. Great food kept my two fussy girls happy who couldn't wait to tuck into the cakes. I opted for a Stilton Quiche which was great! Tea served in cups and saucers and the owner who addressed everyone as 'duck' what is there not to like? Come on duck - go and visit!

Just fantastic good fresh food good prices and a fantastic service. Well worthy of a try you should not be disappointed 😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍

My niece gave me a tea for two voucher for my birthday. I didn't know what to expect but the whole experience was lovely, we had an assortment of sandwiches, ham,cheese, egg and tuna, fruit scones, jam and clotted cream also a selection of cakes all served by a very pleasant waitress . We will be going back and would recommend it to our friends.

Have used the pantry on many occasions, but since the pandemic has hit they’ve changed the way they do business, they are doing a truly amazing job, always busy, same high standard of takeaway food too, I also ordered some cream tea’s in June for my parents wedding anniversary, excellent & with plenty of choice. Thanks you guys, your doing a great job, friendly & always go above & beyond.

Just throughly enjoyed a generous afternoon tea,it was delicious with friendly service.Highly reccomended

I visited here with my family for breakfast. We all had full English breakfast, which were incredible & very filling! My husband is really particular with his coffee and we all tried the “house roast” coffee which is unique to the pantry! We were blow away, it was amazing! Served by a lovely young girl who was incredibly polite. We loved the coffee so much, after talking with the owner Paul, we walked away with a 1kg bag of coffee. We will definitely we using these on a regular basis, as it’s the best coffee in Derbyshire!! Everyone who reads this you must go to the pantry & buy this coffee! You won’t be disappointed, I promise!

Myself and 3 friends had afternoon tea today and it was delicious. Lovely choices and scrumptious cakes. It was the first time for 2 of us in this quaint decorated tearoom. We were made very welcome from the instant we entered the premises. As it is only a small eating area it was cosy but we would definitely go again. We learned that there is an outside eating area but we picked a very wet day so could not give an opinion on this. It would be better to book a table to make sure. Easy to get to on the main Ripley to Alfreton road and also get off the A38 Alfreton turn off and the sign for Swanwick plus it is on the bus route. Can't wait for our next treat. It also has a take away and sells delicious pies and pastries.

Popped in for a Saturday cooked breakfast, our first visit despite living close by. Lovely friendly welcome and great service. Plenty of regulars which is always a good sign. We both had a full English with black pudding. Tea and coffee was excellent. Food freshly cooked to order, quality ingredients, which were all well cooked and nicely presented. No complaints and clean plates. Definitely worth a re-visit.

What a fabulous little tea room this is, your made to feel very welcome like they have known you for years and the food was excellent highly recommend you going here.

We asked Claire and family to host a gathering for my family and were so impressed. The cafe is quaint and has a lovely small outdoor terrace alongside two small summer houses. We enjoyed the most fantastic afternoon tea which was one of the best I have experienced and I have had a few ☺️ The cafe is family run and the service could not be beaten. Well done and thank you.

We visited ‘The Pantry’ for some lunch as it is a favourite of my mother’s.The place itself is really small with limited seating which makes it quite cosy and personal. The decor is fantastic, very old style with proper crockery displays and traditional features.Good choice of food available including a counter selling home made items.... cakes, pasties etc.I had a traditional pasty with peas and gravy and it was to die for!Staff were all really friendly and helpful which made the whole experience just fantastic.Well worth a visit but maybe book a table in advance so not to be disappointed.

Visit The Pantry regularly as it is close to home. It is very tiny (only 5 tables I think) so I would definitely book to avoid disappointment, although there is a small outdoor seating area if the weather is good. It is easy to find on the main road through Swanwick. There is no car park but it is usually possible to park on the road without too much difficulty.The family who run The Pantry are an absolute delight, so friendly and always welcoming. The majority of the food is home made, I would particularly recommend the scones which are amazing, their breakfast & sandwiches although to be honest I don’t think you would be disappointed whatever you chose to eat.A little gem in my opinion.

I came here for lunch with my best friend, we absolutely loved it and try to go every month. The milkshakes are fresh and so is the food. It is my favourite place to eat,

This is a little gem. I live in NY and love to visit here when I am back. The staff are great and the food is lovely.

Called for coffee and cake and we were highly delighted with this extremely friendly café. The banter between the staff and regulars is brilliant. The home baked cakes are wonderful especially the date and walnut cake. Everything is homemade and looks delicious. Small café but very popular. Must visit again for lunch.

The title goes a long way to describing how I feel about this place. The food is all freshly made, very traditional, very generous portions. From their own coffee brands through to signature flavoured Ice Creams and pastries , this Gaff has it all. Ran with character by great characters. Check out the Turkey & Stuffing cob I had and the size of the Mrs’s Quiche ! X

What a little gem this place is, very welcoming and warm the service is slow but thats part of the place and so it should be, no need to rush here at all and the food was great as well.

Saw this advertised but was too late to book for May, Claire kept in touch via their Facebook page & we booked in for an evening in June.

Just been for afternoon tea the food was amazing make sure you are hungry when you go as there is so much it is so nice also the service second to none fantastic see you soon thank you.

Visited here for the first time this week for an afternoon tea. Staff could not do enough to ensure our visit was the best it could be. Sandwiches, cakes, scones all amazing. I couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be back.

Called in with my husband and grandson for a coffee and a cake. Enjoyed everything about it from the delicious mocha cake to the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. The lady serving could not have been more obliging and friendly and we will definitely visit again.

The food is so fresh and homecooked every time you go. The owners/staff are so lovely and friendly and cant do enough for you. The afternoon tea is well worth it too.

Afternoon tea with friends for my birthday-lovelytasty home made food and cakes with unlimited drinks-no rush and spent 2hrs chatting and eating. Cosy little tea room and the owner was extremely pleasant and friendly - would definately go again but would suggest booking a table as there are only 4 of them to avoid being disappointed. Roadside parking available.

Visited here with my mum today for lunch. Was absolutely wondeful. I had a ham sandwich which was lovely. Off the bone ham and nice thick soft bread and a big fresh salad, crisps and coleslaw with it. My mum is gluten free and there was a large variety of choice for her which was great. Cost us £13 for two lunches and two hot drinks which is fab value. The afternoon tea looked amazing so will definitely be returning for that. Small but perfectly formed!

Tiny yet well worth seeking out for all its home cooked yummy food and friendly service. Home made and fresh baked pies & cakes...and all just off the A38

I've visited this place quite a few times now and every time the service is fantastic and the family who own it are very lovely people!!!food is always excellent, today I took my dad with me, he was highly impressed!!!

Absolutely fantastic tea rooms really don’t understand the negative reviews that have been left. Car parking not within owners control!

Excellent food, excellent service and excellent value. We had the afternoon tea for two and the selection was superb. We were offered a variety of fillings for our sandwiches - ham, tuna mayo, egg mayo and cheese. The bread was soft and fresh and all...

Comida excelente, aunque mesas situado muy cerca juntos, lo que hace que sea difícil levantarse con problemas de movilidad.

Nos encanta nuestras visitas a la despensa, el personal y el servicio es fantástico. Siempre recibirá una cálida bienvenida de todo el mundo. La comida es deliciosa y nada es demasiado problema. Recién preparado, comida de calidad se sirve siempre. A mi hija le encanta...

I went to the pantry with a large group of friends and family as I have recently moved into the...

Tarta de coco y limón rocky Road son nuestra favoritas! ! El servicio siempre es bueno! Por favor, apoye este café local! :)

Muy bonito el personal servicial, me hizo un pannini cuando la cocina estaba cerrado, más que felices de recomendar la despensa si no té helado con madre o grandmar

If you are after great tasting home cooked food then this is the place to go around Swanwick area. They always have the most warm welcome and go out of their way with service. Particularly good breakfasts with fantastic Eggs Benedict. A great place to just unwind and relax!

Went here last Friday for afternoon tea, we had booked this a week earlier, and were told by the guy we booked with that they may not be open as his wife was expecting, but took our number and said he would call us if that was the case.On the morning we were going for our tea we hadn't heard so my husband rang up the tea rooms, and asked if we were still okay to come, telling them it was for afternoon tea and what time, they said it was fine, we were welcome to comeUpon our arrival the owner I presume, the man making the food was extremely rude, saying that they were not expecting us and that there was no ham left, and then he went and fetched a new ham , but kept saying we could have it but it would be hot on our sandwiches. I felt really uncomfortable, as if they did not want us thereThe afternoon tea was very mediocre, and we would not return, as this was a gift from, my son and his partner, we have not told them, as they would be upset, but if you go make sure they are expecting you ( we thought after phoning that morning ) that they would be expecting us.I have been here before on several occasions with my son and all was okay, but never again

Absolutely loved our first visit here. Staff are ALL so so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. We had afternoon tea, very reasonably priced. Home made bread, ham off the bone, homemade cake and scones with clotted cream and jam ... Perfection ! And a pot of tea with beautiful little tea cups! I will be visiting this little gem every week now and will be highly recommending it to all my friends and family ! Thank you xx

Lovely afternoon tea.Proper sandwiches on doorstep bread with ham, roast beef, cheese, tuna and egg.The scones were the best I have ever had - fruit and plain served with clotted cream and jam and then loads of little cakes - all for £8.95 a head!Everyone one of us enjoyed it!

recently I was the lucky recipient of a gift card for afternoon tea here. What a treat. Fabulous sandwiches and fresh scone with clotted cream and jam. There were also 2 pieces of cake, but we had to bring these home as we were so full the tea was bottomless and excellent quality. We will be back.

We only live round the corner, but when walk our dog it's always a nice treat to call in for tea & cake , we are always made welcome and they welcome our dog too. Good food always delicious and served with a smile , they will happily accommodate any special requirements where possible. Must visit.

Bit over priced. Food was ok, not sure if the cakes are homemade or bought in. Nice ice cream tho and can sit outside if you have a dog

From J Boy of DerbyA very quaint and lovely tea room on the main road between Derby and Alfreton just north of the church in Swanwick.I had an excellent steak pie lunch here and the afternoon teas look delicious.Service was quick , and the friendliness of the owners and staff was brilliant they couldn't do enough for you.This place is only small so it maybe advisable to reserve a table if eating after 12 noon.A takeaway option is also available. I really hope this little tea room does well because the friendliness of the owners they really deserve to they made a lone traveller feel very welcome.

I have been on several visits to the pantry with several members of mine and my girlfriends family. We had the afternoon tea and having tried many afternoon teas at many venues this is a winner hands down. The bread is so fresh the fillings so much and the cakes so so more-ish. The staff make you feel welcome from start to finish and can't do enough for you. Ok their might not be a car park their but so what there is plenty of space around or a few minutes either side are two pub car parks.You get endless tea or coffee and plenty of food. Being honest even the mad hatter would come for tea hear everyday and would never get sick of it. This place is a little gem of a find and if you want honest well prepared food look no further. Trust me if I take anyone out for afternoon tea in laws outlaws or anyone else you can't go wrong here.

We visited the Pantry to meet s friend we had not seen for a while. We just had drinks and the staff were very welcoming. There was no rushing of us from the staff. We have visited the place before and the food then was really good and they do an excellent selections of cakes and fancies. Will definitely visit again. Really nice place with lovely people.

It's quite clear that as you enter, the staff enjoy their work. It was genuine smiles all round. The decor is so 'Olde English'. I loved it. There are so many quirky things on display. Some are artisan designs for sale as well. 2 of us had the full English breakfast. It was brill. Tea was in a really nice tea pot with a China cup. The bacon bap was massive. All freshly cooked. It was lovely. I'm not often in the area to visit a cafe but will definitely call again.

I've been visiting the village of Swanwick in Derbyshire from London on and off now for about 10 years, and I'm really kicking myself that I have not discovered The Pantry sooner. It really is worth a visit, and here's why:1. It's the quintessential English tearoom: cosy, pretty, and charmingly decorated with a lovely collection of teapots and other paraphernalia associated with the ritual of afternoon tea. Exposed beams and large windows add to the ambience. 2. It's small and intimate, allowing for attentive and efficient service by the staff. However, plans to add a summer house and a gazebo which can be used for all year round dining, are well under way.3. It's the only decent tearoom in the village. It's easy to find, on the Derby Road just north of the parish church (whose square steeple you can't miss). Street parking is plentiful. 4. The afternoon tea we had was lovely! The plump warm fresh scones we had were delicious; there's plain, fruit and cheese scones to chose from. They were served with ample clotted cream and jam. There was also a good selection of fresh cakes and slices to choose from, as well as the more abundant afternoon tea stand, laden with sandwiches, scones and cakes. 5. It's not just a tearoom. This little spot serves breakfast, as well as light lunch options such as freshly-made soups, sandwiches, baps laden with delicious fillings, quiches and pies. There's also a deli counter selling locally sourced products, including Hartington Creamery cheeses (Derbyshire cheese!). 6. Attentive, friendly, cheerful and welcoming service by the owners / hosts adds to the lovely experience provided by The Pantry!Seriously, it's worth a diversion off the A38 into the village.

Best cheese toastie EVER!!! My mates had some had some ham cobs and really enjoyed them! Will be visiting The Pantry again!

Was taken here for lunch.Opted for soup starter and Steak & Stilton Pie, peas and potatoes. Soup, personally I prefer small croutons as they are easier to eat compared to 1 large 1 floating.Cob cut in half wasn't as nice as maybe a slice of uncut loaf.Tasty soup though and generous portion, almost too much.Steak & Stilton PieSuperb, definitely worth having and reasonable value.Yes I'd go back.

Homely grub. Delightful query service. Like eating well at your aunties. Homemade pies and a good cuppa.

Chose cheese pie which was lacking in seasoning and unfortunately was served with soggy pastry so can only guess had been microwaved. The remainder of the food was nice though with reasonable portion size. The staff were friendly but the server cleaned our table, and another, after seating us spraying cleaning products onto a plastic tablecloth leaving the surface wet, the air tainted and running the risk of splashing people's clothes - or worse. The premises are quite small and was very busy even though early in the week so is clearly popular but I feel needs a few tweaks.

A lovely but very small tea room, I find its best to book. A friendly and very welcoming atmosphere with super friendly and attentive staff. The afternoon tea for two which was a birthday treat for me was the best value I have experienced having been to different venues for an afternoon tea. The tiered cake stand was bulging with substantial sandwiches on brown and white bread of the home made variety not sliced bread. There was a good variety of fillings for the sandwiches. The scones, jam and clotted cream were out of this world and there was a lovely variety of small and sliced cakes, the tea pot was replenished numerous times and we left feeling delightfully stuffed. The tearoom itself is very small but cosy and decorated in a very charming and pretty way with old fashioned tea pots and tea sets and tablecloths no longer it seems used by anyone. As it was my birthday I was given a complimentary Lemon Muffin by the owner, but if given enough time they will organize a birthday cake..... we didn't give enough notice only booking a table on the day of my birthday. We are lucky enough to live in the village where this tea room is so we can visit any time and when we do we are always greeted as if its a first visit..... such lovely people. There is a very nice ice cream parlour also selling Bradwells ice cream and a nice sitting area outside where you can sit with your dog. They do super sausage cobs to take away which are a meal in themselves infact all their cobs are enormous and have a good selection of pies pasties, quiche etc as well as a very nice menu in the café. The bread and cakes sold by them are second to none. Its worth an afternoon of anyones time to visit this lovely hidden surprise in a friendly village. The tearoom is situated on a main road at Swanwick and sometimes parking can be a problem, there is a village car park not far away and its possible to find parking on the roadside sometimes. The afternoon tea was wonderful value for money, much cheaper than some leading hotels, and we got twice as much as they served, and in a much nicer atmosphere. Well done " The Pantry" keep it up.

Fantastic place & staff couldn't be more welcoming. Food was excellent, all home made & we'll presented. Loads of choice & an extensive range of cakes & scones. The scones are the best I've ever tasted. Well worth a visit

called in as it looked nice very the outside all the teapots on the windowsill.was greeted very warmly by the friendly staff and was made to feel at home.only had tea at first and was given a complimentry cake to try which was delicious.we would highly recomend the pantry and will be going back regularly.

Small cosy cafe which serves an excellent breakfast. Greeting from the staff is welcoming and friendly with that all important smile and service is quick and efficient. Breakfast is well cooked, tasty and very reasonably priced, what a great way to start the day.

What a delight. A return visit to enjoy lunch with a friend.. Beautiful lunches and scrumptious cakes. Old fashioned tea room with home made food. Even bought a pie for evening meal at home.

We've been visiting "The Pantry" on a monthly basis for the last couple of years. It's a great little tearoom - quite small, quirky and cosy. It's very friendly, with an old world charm and a family-run establishment. The service is attentive and good home-cooked food, sandwiches and cakes is the Pantry's trademark.

Our second visit for breakfast. Although very small the place is alive with superb home cooking. Don't drive past this place without dropping in.

Called in today on a recommendation to have lunch. The tea rooms are lovely, small but very attractive, we had paninies, toasted sandwich and cheese and onion pie, it was all delicious and the service was helpful and friendly. Lovely place, well worth a visit, we will all be making a return visit.

We brought mum here for afternoon tea for Mother's Day. It's a small but very cosy room and we were instantly greeted and made to feel very welcome. We were taken to our table where afternoon tea was already set up for us. There was plenty of choice and everything was delicious. The staff were attentive, checking our tea regularly and topping us up with milk. There was absolutely no feeling of being rushed (even though it must be one of the busiest days of the year for them!) and we spent a good hour inside, even though we'd finished our food in half that time. The atmosphere is friendly, the decor is very 'chintzy' but in a really cute and adorable way. All of the crockery is really olde-worlde, transporting you back to when you would visit grandma and have tea in her front room.I highly recommend this as a place to visit and eat. A friend of mine lives around the corner from The Pantry and has had an evening meal there and says that it's excellent. If the quality is anything like the afternoon tea that we had, I wouldn't doubt her.

My friend and I went here today for afternoon tea and it was lovely, the staff are so welcoming, warm and friendly as soon as you walk through the door, they can not do enough for you. We had a selection of sandwiches, side salad, crisps and a selection of cakes and it was perfect. We will definitely be going there again.

My friends and I were very happy with the service and food for the afternoon tea. More than enough food and very nice atmosphere.

My husband had visited this cafe previously and had spoken very highly of it so I was looking forward to my first visit and I was not disappointed. Although the tables were full and it was too cold to sit at the outside tables, we were given a lovely coffee on the house while waiting.There was a good choice of meals, snacks and desserts at good prices. Our steak pie was delicious and plentiful.The atmosphere was lovely and we will visit again very soon.

What a quintessentially English tea room. At £8.95 the cream tea was absolutely value for money and I could not fault it. The staff were so lovely and attentive. This is a real treasure of a place.will be back again.

I have been to the pantry about five times now, and it never disappoints. The staff are fantastic and they bake some fantastic cakes. Its a lovely place for a nice quite lunch. and I have been unable to find any faults thus far. They have just opened up an Ice Cream parlor, and an outside seating area, which is great if you are on a walk, and just want to take the weight off your feet. They also have bistro evening events that are truly amazing, but you will have to book well in advance as they are sold out as soon as they are announced. As Sugababe2 said this is a little gem of a place and well worth the trip.

We were really looking forward to trying the afternoon tea here, after we had been bought a voucher for a treat by a friend, however it was such a disappointment. The bread the sandwiches were on, was dry and the filling was just in the middle of the sandwich the corners were empty not even any butter, the cakes were so sad it was heartbreaking, and this was a pre booked afternoon tea so they could make everything "fresh" there was 2 scones (very heavy) a lavender scone (why?!) and a fruit scone - jam and cream to go with these, a small triangle of millionaire shortbread (the shortbread was so dry it was like sand) and a small chunk of something with fruit and oats in. It made it worse when we looked at someone else's afternoon tea on the way out the door and theirs looked a million times better than ours did! (Regulars maybe?) There really was nothing redeeming about this afternoon tea. As a few of the previous reviews seem to say it's very cliquey. Very sad to leave this review but like I say there was nothing redeeming at all, I just can't find any positives.

My wife and I recently moved to Swanwick and heard about the Pantry from friends in the area.it is a converted house with an intimate interior decorated with beautiful memorabilia. All the food is freshly cooked on the premises which is staffed and run by one family. The welcome is very friendly, service is great, food is great I had a home made Cornish pie with gravy and peas. Fabulous. Their fillet steak pie is also great. Their bread and cakes are also brilliant freshly baked and made on the premises. I understand they are planning to extend the premise so more people can use them. I can highly recommend it not only for a refreshing cup of tea and cake but for all your bakery needs.

Recently called in for afternoon tea, have to say the food was excellent can't wait to go back. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble! A true little gem :)

my wife and i called in for a coffee and a cake on our way home from shoping.what a nice,clean,quaint little place.It made a change to get a hot latte coffee instead of a luke warm drink that you normally get in a cafe.The staff were very helpful and extremly pleasan,will be calling again.

I went to The Pantry with my daughter for a belated birthday cream tea. Lovely welcome by the staff and lovely cream tea, with choice of sandwiches and choice of cakes plus cream scones. excellent value too.

This lovely tea rooms is a real gem, run by really nice friendly people who cant do enough for you. We had some of the best home made soup and freshly baked ham sandwiches. Great coffee and lots of cakes and other goodies from the deli to take away with you. Recommend to reserve a table as this place is quite small and if you are travelling a long way you don't want to be disappointed and not get a table.

really nice café, very friendly and helpful. they do some really nice meals and at a really good price. always busy so book in advanced for a table. but they do very nice takeaway food as well as sitting down for a meal. would recommend to any one and would defently would call again 5 star

WOW WOW WOW!!!! What an amazing place, such a hidden gem in the lovely town of Swanwick! The Pantry is really quirky and has such a homely feel with a lovely welcoming family who own the place. I attended one of the new bistro evenings the pantry have started to hold on Thursday evenings. From what I gather they offer different themed evenings such as Italian and Steak etc. I have been to the last steak night and all I can say is YUM and a big congrats to the chef! There are not many places where the chef actually comes out of the kitchen to ask everyone on a personal basis if they are enjoying their meal. With little candles on the tables its a perfect place to have an evening with your partner! Dont hesitate to get booked in...mind you, you could be waiting a while as they are fully booked until Feb that's how popular this evening night is! I have also been for the afternoon tea here so if you cant get in for the bistro and you want to go over the xmas break as a treat the afternoon teas are just as good. Claire and her family will make anyone feel at home and ensure everyone has a thoroughly good time! xx

Went to buy a Christmas Tree on my lunch break and called in on my way back to work. So glad I did, I had forgotten how nice it is. Managed to resist the cakes but they looked terrific. Recommend a visit for lunch or one of the lovely coffees with a cake

I am unsure if i should review this event as it might lead to it becoming so popular I will not be able to get in again...!!!! What a great evening we had, the Host's Paul' Angela,Claire & Joe made us feel most welcome as always. All the food is home cooked and delicious, the Pantry is only small but the atmosphere was very cosy, and as it was a very cold & misty night this made it even more special. Angela explained that this was only the 3rd event of this kind, and they felt that they now had the measure of what was required for future events. We had dropped our own wine off earlier in the day so we just had a leisurely walk into the village centre. If you manage to attend one of these evenings you will not be disappointed, I'm certainly going to be returning and it's the Bistro night next and then the steak night and then.......... Go and enjoy

The best afternoon tea ever!! and I am a big fan of afternnon tea :-) All homemade and served Beautifully. Staff are lovely and nothing you ask for is too much trouble. Perfect place for a spot of lunch with a friend or a special treat. xx

The Pantry is exactly what's needed in the local area. It makes such a refreshing change from the usual greasy spoons and chain coffee shops so I was really looking forward to trying it out.I certainly wasn't disappointed! We were given a warm welcome and even though we hadn't booked a table, we were seated quickly. I should add here that we were very lucky to get a table as all of the others were reserved. We will definitely call ahead next time!We were given time to browse the menu and were neither rushed or left for too long. The choice wasn't huge but the choices were interesting and varied. They had run out of a couple of options but it didn't cause us any disappointment as there were lots of tempting choices.Our drinks arrived quickly and our food not long after. The portions were plentiful and the food very attractively presented. Delicious!We didn't have time to have pudding but couldn't resist using the takeaway service to buy some and eat at home. No disappointment there either!We will most certainly be returning to The Pantry very soon as we were so impressed by the lovely atmosphere, staff and food. Keep up the good work please!Oh and we definitely not regulars ;-)

I'd called in once before during the summer to buy some scones when the restaurant was thronged so I was looking forward to bringing my dad in as I thought it looked like his kind of place, with lots of old people, a real olde worlde teashoppe. He can't walk far so by the time we'd parked safely away from the busy junction and walked to the Pantry he was gagging for a cup of tea. The service was slow considering the staff were busy nattering to each other and to the people at the two other occupied tables, and we waited a good ten minutes till anyone came near us to take our order. Our first two choices weren't available so we ordered sandwiches but were gasping for a cuppa. This also took ages to arrive. The sandwiches themelves were very nice when they did arrive, but we both felt that we'd wandered into a social club that we weren't members of. The warm welcome that I've read about before writing this review was certainly not extended to us. We weren't asked if we were enjoying the sandwiches and even after we'd finished and the plates were empty, we sat there for a while hoping the waiter would look over at us and ask if we wanted anything more or even come to collect the plates. This was especially noticeable as they seemed to have all the time in the world to talk to the others, who I suppose were regulars. After trying to make this a special treat for my dad, it was a real let-down.

Visited the pantry today ,and it's just so friendly and welcoming ,the food is lovely and set out on plate perfectly .all staff are friendly and it's just a lovely place to visit and have good food and it's such a nice atmosphere x

I love coming to The Pantry especially in the summer when it's warm/hot and sit in the courtyard, and now they have opened an Ice cream & Milkshake Parlour well couldn't ask for anything more.Great for passing cyclists room for their bikes so they can sit inside or outside for a cuppa and a great chunk of cake to get them home. Going again today taking my mother in law for a treat for breakfast yum yum.Thanks to Claire & Angela and crew make you feel really welcome and couldn't do anything more to make your visit any better.

I only called in for a takeaway sandwich but the quality was amazing.The staff were friendly whilst my sandwich was being made and the cafe was full and had a good atmosphere.The ham was 'on the bone' and the salad was lovely. The bread was fresh AND it was the same price as a 'plastic' sandwich you would buy in Tesco or Sainsbury.I will make a B line for this place if I am in the area again.

Absolutely fantastic lunch here, with a fantastic selection of food and drink available.Our group went for the homemade steak pie and mushy peas and roast beef/pork rolls - all of which went down a treat. Followed with a few slices of homemade cake and we were all suitably stuffed! The prices were reasonable - if not cheap for what we all got! Service was consistently great. Highly recommended and will be back again and again!

Tight squeeze but this just makes it more friendly. Great service; owners and staff always chatty. Best thing is the range of cakes and have been a few times now and all cakes chosen were delicious. Went for breakfast once and the porridge was yummy. The only thing I would change is putting table cloths on as the tables feel sticky on bare arms. The addition of the courtyard is good. No problem with parking - just park slightly further away and walk off the cakes!

A quaint coffee shop, they do lunches but my favourite is tea and cakes. Lovely big pots of tea and very generous slices of cake, lots of choice and very good value, and great mismatched china.The court yard on a nice day is a lovely way to spend drinking your teaParking is an issue and there are places to park if you know where. Could try parking on pub down the road

A lovely little gem in the village of Swanwick. Great for a light lunch, a coffee or a piece of cake.With lovely friendly staff, we have visited a few times and always look forward to going back.

Lovely food and tempting cakes. Friendly staff, never been before but will go back. Have to look for parking though.

there is loads of parking in swanwick and this tea room is spot on 10 out ten great food had home made cakes best cream tea in derbyshire and nottinghamshire real clotted cream ect best coffee ever had also the two poor reviews have not been put on by real customers but customers from the grease salt pot

Visted last week. They were not particularly busy and though the older gentleman was friendly our party of two adults and two teenagers were largely ignored by the counter staff. However, as we were ignored they hovered around others who they seemed to know on first name terms. It is a shame as we are local and would have returned if we had not been ignored whilst others were served. In future will stick to the Salt Pot who are always friendly, treat customers equally, reasonably priced and the money is used locally for the schools. I have marked as a three as the food was nice. Point off for making to be felt like my money was not good enough and another point off for the traffic issues the business is creating in the Village. These issues will need to be addressed to ensure longevity in the future.

Cafe has no car parking and so many park illegally on the side of the road causing obstruction to passing motorists as quite a restrictive road - with the possabilityy of a ticket.to add to your costs.Hence sitting inside does not feel comfortable

Visited with a friend for lunch today and sat outside in the courtyard area. We went early and were pleased we had as it soon got busy. The food is lovely, plenty of choice and well presented. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone.