The Plough Inn at Brackenfield in North East Derbyshire

Met with family to enjoy a meal and a few drinks. Left disappointed and feeling cheated.A lot has changed in the last 12 months +, it seems the Plough have increased costs and reduced portion sizes.Orders were incorrect, started off with the drinks order, rose wine instead of red, no ice for the cokes and a 3/4 filled glass of lemon and lime.Food order needed to be clarified a few times and then when it came, utter disbelief at the portion sizes.Unsure on why it is now acceptable to offer such small portions at such an increased cost. The homemade burger and chips for example, yes the burger itself was nice, but the chips..... They needed longer in the fryer, and then to only have 8 small chips, it was laughable, the whole tables worth of chips probably only amounted to 3 potatoes worth.The homemade coleslaw.... Well it was missing from all the meals that stated it should have been served with.£15 for a burger in a brioche bun, 8 chips and a small salad/ few pieces of lettuce, it was totally unacceptable.Then there is the pricing of the desserts, at £7 a portion it seemed way overpriced, needless to say, where normally all 6 of us would have had one if it had been £4.50 / £5 a portion, we left without ordering. A missed trick there by the Plough, seems their greed of trying to maximise revenue has backfired as none of our party ordered, which could have been another £30 on the bill, plus another round of drinks. An expensive night at £130, I can't say I will be returning soon. Far better choices nearby, will probably explain why the car park and seating area at The Horse and Jockey was full when we passed on the way home. 2 stars at a push, that's only due to the nice pint and the burger itself

Have to say everything was just right for this visit on a damp cold day. The pods are a great idea with brilliant views. Lunchtime menu is not shown on website, but extensive. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was great and good value. Well Don to the whole team. We ll definitely be back

Food - horrendous, steak came out blue when asked for medium rare. Was told whilst getting my food that one of the sides were not in stock and if I wanted another... should have sorted this prior to bringing our food. Service was so poor that we only managed two round of drinks in the space of 4 hours. In fact it took staff 40 minutes before they even came and greeted us.. told us food was an hour wait and yet there were only 4 other tables in the whole place? I came here with my partner and her sister thinking ‘ooo lovely looking pub in nice location’ but yet so disappointing... with the right ownership this place could be made amazing. Owners / managers - improvement is needed.

Well, we nearly walked by as we were soaked to the skin but needn’t have worried. Very warm welcome from the staff, they even lit the fire for us! Gorgeous home made beef burger in a brioche bun with salad bacon cheese and coleslaw! Gorgeous chips too, just didn’t want to leave any .Super hot radiator in the ladies loo which was very welcome for a quick dry out after our drenching.Excellent waiting staff, and as each one passed us we were asked if everything was alright.Totally recommend the chocolate brownie for dessert too To top our lovely meal off, before we went back out into the pouring rain, a staff member even offered us a lift back to our campsite. Very much appreciated the gesture. All in all, a wondeful experience.

We’ve already give the new owners one try and we’re not impressed at all. Anyway after a tough 6 months for everyone we like everyone else realised that our local businesses need us locals more than ever so we decided to forget about last time and give the plough another try! Really wish we’d of given our trade to another local company! The menu is an absolute rip off I mean come on who can charge £18 for fish and chips?! £16 for a vegetarian dish, there’s a pub 30 seconds drive away where you can get a steak for that. My husband was a chef for 26 years & when he saw the prices he shook his head & said “they’re trying to recoup all their losses out of the poor customers”The food itself is to a very poor standard and sort of just thrown on the plate, we were thrown in a room with two other couples which I didn’t think was great when the rest of the pub was empty? When we finished we spoke to another table who said it was their first time and they wouldn’t be returning. None of us were asked if everything was okay with our food. All in all a really poor performance & I really don’t see this pub lasting much longer, I have to drive past twice a day with work and it’s always empty. My advice spend your hard earned money somewhere where you get good value for money. This is certainly not the place.

I do not like to leave negative reviews, I like to leave good ones and sometimes find reasons to be positive about places... but this was really really crap. Food: Rubber gammon full of fat, strange flat Yorkshire puddings that looked like placemats. The roast potatoes... when places roast new potatoes, for me it’s a sin. To round off it was cold.Staff: All hung around in bar area with feet on chairs where customers sit, playing on phones.Never again.

We visited this pub on a Saturday night for a meal with friends. Overall we had a good experience but we found the food to be average quality and quite overpriced. Starters were edible but nothing special. Our mains were good size portions the lasagne was tasty but came with no garnish of salad or peas just garlic bread . Chips were at extra cost if you wanted them to add to an already expensive meal (£16) we looked at the menu and all commented on the pricing eg £18 for fish and chips. Would recommend the burger as it looked lovely but again was expensive for what it was.I feel that if the food reflected the price I would be happy to pay this but more effort needs to go into presentation and quality.The pub itself felt covid safe but we noticed a large amount of flies in the bar and restaurant areas this has been mentioned on other reviews.Lovely location but think if we visit again it will only be for drinks

It started with slow service. My sweet and sour prawn starter took 50m to arrive during a quiet service. Some prawns were rubbery and overcooked but to be fair, not all. Pitta bread was dry and hard, salsa was similar to a supermarket jar with pineapple added. For £7 I’d expect better.We waited quite a while longer for our mains. Prob 30m. Homemade chicken burger with bacon was battered, deep fried and greasy, and the chicken tasted of the oil too. The bacon was also fried. The chips that came with it were dry and unappealing. The coleslaw was a really odd colour and arrived warm - I didn’t dare try that. I had most of the chicken (without the batter) and picked at the rest. My girlfriend’s Lamb pie was not available (after ordering), so had to re-order and chose the replacement Steak and stout pie. The mash was unseasoned, no butter, milk or anything other than just potato. The veg were a mixed bag with some too firm (more than al dente). The gravy wasn’t meaty and rich, but quite weak and watery. The pie was ok though. Having left most of my dinner, the waitress asked if everything was ok, and I relayed our feedback. She apologised, but nothing was done about it. As a side note, in the room two other tables came in. A couple first, and then a group of four who were sat directly next to the table of two. The tables were too close together and social distancing was not adhered to. The table of two then moved to another empty table on their own accord as they felt uncomfortable - as we would have done. Being the only (3) tables in a room of 7-9 tables, this was really unnecessary.Being polite, the whole experience was very disappointing and I’d not recommend The Plough at Brackenfield to anyone.

I was really looking forward to a nice dinner with my family. Sadly though our experience was very disappointing. The pub was riddled with flies which really spoiled things, and the prices are verging on the ridiculous for very average food. To be fair, we had used the eat out scheme, but that didn't excuse what we were served:Greasy chipsGrease dripping off the fishSmall pie portionTiny desertsLike I said, very disappointing. What I considered to be a destination pub seems to be one to avoid.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here today. Staff were warm and friendly and the roast dinner was exceptional. A platter of beautifully roasted fresh local vegetables with melt in your mouth roast lamb! . Crispy roast potatoes, everything was so perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend you check them out in this fine old pub with fabulous views.

What can i say!!!!! Just crap in everyway...dirty glasses food on table from previous diners rude staff. Wont be open long.

family of 11 including 5 children. Staff were friendly, accommodating and couldn't do enough for us all. Food was delicious with huge portions. Highly recommend

Booked a table at this restaurant, my husband ordered the butchers block grill, I had rib eye, my eldest son had fish & chips my youngest had a kids steak. All came out together, but asked for my chips 3 times, by the time they came I’d ate my steak and the chips were pale and undercooked. At £24 for a main not cheap, I asked to speak to the manager who presented himself as the owner, which doesn’t make any difference to me. He shrugged his shoulders and said I will knock you £3 off the bill. He didn’t seem bothered not the attitude I’d expect. If a chef cannot send the food together it shouldn’t be sent, or if the waitress had forgot just say that instead of coming across like you don’t give a damn !!Would I revisit def not ate at better places for less money, who actually care about the customers. Good Luck to the management you will need it !!

If you would like to eat in an establishment where the service you receive is both sarcastic, disrespectful and aggressive tone from both the Manager and Chef . Then this is your place to go!! Go for Sunday dinner and half the things is missing off your plate is not an unrealistic thing to complain about .For the chef to claim to be a top chef with 2 rosettes I wouldn’t be bragging about that and a novice could cook much better food. To say the plough inn is under new management you would think they would want to keep customers- I can see this place going down hill very quickly if there attitudes stay the same. To have been many times in the past for someone who lives locally I will never return here again. Not only ourselves complaining that evening but others too. I would expect a reasonable outcome but to have £10 off Our total bill was unacceptable. If walking out was an option we would of because the attitude we received is not something I would expect from anybody. If I could give 0 stars I would because that’s all our visit was worth.

Can’t fault this place. Took advantage of ‘eat out to help out’ offer over 2 separate lunchtimes in August and was impressed with both the food and the level of service and hospitality shown by the young staff and the owner himself. I suspect the government initiative will have generated some good future business for this establishment which will be well deserved. Keep up the good work!

The Plough at Brackenfield is a nice country pub with pleasant staff. The meal however was over priced at £19 for Haddock and Chips which was also unavailable. Potatoes were missed from a main course and the food quality, while generous in size, was average at best. We won’t rush back.

Absolutely unreal food, fresh, locally sourced and cooked to perfection! 10/10! Probably one of our best ever meals out! Lovely staff, newly refurbed and great homecooked food!

Absolutely amazing from quick but quality service and fantastic food to a little birthday surprise for my fiancé! Would highly recommend! ❤️

We decided to try this place for the first time on a Tuesday evening. We rang in advance and enquired as to whether they were participating in the eat out to help out which they confirmed they was.We reviewed the menu online before visiting, based on this the mains were mainly priced at £15 with two of them at £19. We thought this would be the menu being used as there was no mention this was a sample menu. However when we arrived we given the paper based printed menu and the mains were quite a bit more. I chose the fillet of beef at £24. The food was lovely although a bit too salty, the meat cooked as requested, the chips were really nice and they accommodated my milk allergies. Despite the food being nice i think it was overpriced for a mid week meal and cant help but think they they have whacked the prices up just because of the eat out to help out offer.Upon paying they had problems with their card machine working which i do understand is something out of their control but it was a little frustrating that we had to wait to pay for the same amount of time as it took us to order and eat our food. We offered to pay cash but we was told that to take part in the eat out to help out scheme payment had to be taken by card. (Strange as we had previously paid in cash when dining elsewhere under the scheme.) We was not made aware of only being able to pay via card at the time of booking, i think this should have been done or clearly stated on their website or upon entry. In the end we left our details and paid over the phone the next day.Overall the food was nice but overpriced, I wouldn’t return.

We visited here as a party of 6 and I have to say its probably one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Food was either of poor quality or just inedible and so overpriced! Extra cleaning was obviously not in place as our table had the previous diners food still on it.. Which isn't great at the best of times let alone in current circumstances. The menu advertised on Facebook and website was not what was on offer the night we visited and the 'makeover' that is advertised on social media is non existent!

Sunday lunch done very well. Service friendly but not overbearing and food was very, very good. Fresh, high quality, local produce prepared and presented well. Tasty and good sized portions meant empty plates for us all, which is the best review.Everything was done at a nice pace too, not rushed and not checking watches. Glad you're back open and the food quality is back to where it was.

Poor experience which is a shame as we’d come before many times. We had fish cakes to start which were wonderful but were let down by the mains. £20 is incredibly expensive for battered cod and chips and the 3 mixed grills were poor. You couldn’t tell the meats apart and the sausages were barely cooked. We sent 2 back but it was clear these were just remicrowaved as the sausage on one plate returned cut in half as we’d done prior to sending it back to check it was cooked. Service was very slow and made it hard to order drinks. The menu didn’t reflect the menu on the website either, there we in re only 4 starters on the menu and 3 of them were pate variations or salad. There were around half the mains offered that we’d seen on the website which no one had told us about on booking. The fillet of beef and steak were delightful though.

Arrived at 12.30 on Sunday but hadn't booked. Although they were fully booked, the manager found us a space outside in their marquee. The food was really good, and brought out pretty quickly. Decent value, friendly service. Recommended.

Establishment was very cosy, modern yet with a rustic charm.Very welcoming staff. Young lady waitress was pleasant, but on ordering food, was playing with her hair. Had false nails on which isn't a good look for the food industry. However she was nice. Food was delicious, although the vegetarian meal which was ordered came with very soggy tortilla chips,they wee inedible, so I shared my partners chips. They were delicious homemade,had no problem with them. Desserts were ordered, and on arrival the tiramasui had chocolate beans missing which was stated on the menu. The waitress apologised and told us they ran out, I felt this should of been mentioned before the order. Would of liked some incentive from the staff to knock off some discount in compensating for the soggy tortilla chips and missing dessert elements. Would of given a higher rating, but it let itself with experience.

Looking for a bite to eat and came across the Plough Inn. Seeing is as this is our first meal out since lockdown and really glad we came here. Friendly staff, proper no frills pub and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend.

My wife and I had been visiting in Alfreton and on our way back to Stockport stopped here for something to eat. No idea what it would be like. My wife had a main course; I had a starter and a dessert. Food was excellent, service excellent and the chef came into the room to give another couple advice about their meal. All the staff were excellent including the lad who, on our way out, was describing his father's crane yard in the distance.

Had lunch here today and have to say the food was amazing, we had lamb. It was delicious and an ample serving, cooked perfectIy. Could not fault it. The service was personal and friendly and the place had a charming atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Used to come here quite a lot, especially Saturday lunch time. Never again. New owner. Piles of rubbish, including black bags of food, in the car park. No 'bar food' menu any more and the owner was less than impressed when we left after just having a drink. Food expensive. Couldn't attach the photo of the car park as it's over 5mb.

New owners and new chef. This was one of the best lunches out we have ever had. The food was cooked and presented to a amazing standard. The owner could not of been either more friendly or accommodating. This was a mind blowing experience and one that I hope to repeat very soon. Thank you very much.

Party of 6 arrived to eat at 8 starters were a little slow but were very nice, 4 mains came out together then mine a while later which was cold had to ask for my partners when that eventually arrived had to send it back, ordered 4 sweets which eventually arrived now 10.45 all ice cream didn't arrive for a further 5 mins and 1 chocolate brownie which was inedible. The owner did give me a voucher for 2 free starters and mains but by the end of the night I returned it and didn't have to pay for anything,

Booked for Valentines with my partner after sampling the new Sunday lunch menu at the beginning of February. For a fixed price of £79 for both of us we got a bottle of cava and canapés on arrival, three courses and a bottle of wine. Not only was it fantastic value, it was fantastically delicious and all the staff made a real effort to make it a special evening with a rose on the table and a live jazz singer. My partner has coeliac disease so gluten free options are a must. The staff looked at adaptations to make options suitable for him and seemed very knowledgeable about the risks of cross contamination. He was very pleased with his meal, especially the award winning ice cream!I had the Stilton parfait, 50 hour pork belly, and creme brûlée, all of which have now made their way onto the Plough Classics menu... I am sure we’ll be back soon, especially now the new chef has started!

Visited here on a Tuesday afternoon just after opening, I was on holiday in the area with the person I support and 2 other carersWas greeted by Richard the very friendly owner, he understood the needs of our client who is autistic and has learning difficulties and is noise sensitive, he put us in a quiet corner and was very approachable and helpfulThe prices were more than reasonable for what we got as the food was fantastic, I hade the steak and ale pie so I can recommend that We are back in the area in the summer and will be sure to come back and visit, I highly recommend

Popped in at lunch time with a friend after mountain biking. Surprised at the menu, great choices and good value for the 3 courses we had. The beer was first class, well kept and the welcome was very friendly - exactly what we wanted! We'll certainly be back and I'm sure I'll call in with my wife and boys on the way back from the peaks walking over the summer. One to remember.Thanks

Called on spec but a lot missing from menu. Service had to wait for cutlery after food served. Chips cold and greasy would not recommend

Attempted to book a table for 1pm but were advised that 1-30 would be better. Arrived at 1-30, placed order & were told we would be shown to our table when they had taken starters out to 2 tables of 6 they had booked in. We sat and waited, having already placed orders for 2 Sunday Roast dinners. We were finally taken to a table at 3 pm. I was very surprised to see our meals were already on the table. The food was cold & most definitely not worth the £12-95 price tag. We did receive numerous apologies about the wait and constantly told how busy they had been, but no offer of a complimentary drink or slight discount. There only appeared to be the 2 tables of 6 in the restaurant when we sat down. We probably should have complained at the time but I was so hungry that I couldn't be bothered creating a fuss. Unfortunately we won't be returning and I certainly won't be recommending this pub to anyone.

My partner and I called in while driving past on a Saturday afternoon for a drink and a bite to eat. We decided on a starter of garlic mushrooms and a beef sandwich. It was so good we decided to book a Saturday evening dinner so returned at 19.30. For that meal we chose salmon and the slow cooked blade of beef. Both of them were delicious washed down with a New Zealand Sauvignon and a pint of the black stuff. For the sweet we had Sticky chocolate brownie with Creme Anglaise and the Pannacotta. We will definitely return as soon as possible. All of the staff we met were helpful, friendly, Sociable and went the extra mile to make the evening memorable. A lovely evening in a lovely pub. Wish we lived closer. Mike & Marian

We waited over an hour and a half for our Sunday lunch. It came out in drinks and drabs and was cold. One person had mash added, the rest of us not. Pasta dish was stone cold, took them over 10 mins to warm up in the microwave and then dDelivered with cold garlic bread. Other people had waited over 2 hours for their meal too. Not good enough when you’ve booked and it wasn’t that busy

Me and my partner decided to book in for the valentines meal after having lunch here a few weeks ago. It wowed us then, and again! Between us we had soup, stilton parfait, slow cooked beef, aged pork, ice cream and Creme Brulee, and all of it was delicious! With 2 bottles of wine included, we were never thisty either! After the meal we had another drink (the blood orange gin was almost dangerously nice!), along with a quick chat with the staff at the bar. Adding to the feel of the night was some live jazz! all in all a great night, and im looking forward to their upcoming open mic night!

Valentines hotch potch food average at best service eratic error ridden can do better needs a professional and a chef who knows how to make a sauce didn’t compain as such just pointed out the obvious no wine with meal took it home unopened not up to scratch

Change of management since we last came - we received a very friendly welcome at the bar. Nice to see it was fairly busy in the bar area too - plenty of tables to choose from despite several table reservations.

The Pough inn @ Brackenfield, is excellent for family , couples ,or groups, the food is second to none, the staff are great.

We went tonight for a meal. I had the sausages and mash and my partner had the chicken dish. Both our meals were very tasty and the food came out quick. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The only point for improvement would be the environment I think it needs more attention to ensure that it’s cosy and more welcoming. It would have been nice to have some music in the dining area and more lighting. We will definitely return for some more delicious food!

Held our sales meeting here after hearing there was new management.

Been through three different owners now in the last 3 years. We’ve stuck by as we love the place, it took some getting used to after the first owners were there 5 years and we were pretty much regulars for the last 3. We accepted the change and still came regularly just not as much, BUT in the last 6 months this has become our top place for Sunday dinners. Only missing probably 3 Sunday’s, loved having a chat with either Callum or Chloe.

December 2019. nobody about to greet us, ignored by waiting staff, couldn't find the booking, clearly understaffed (two males on duty as waiters) one was fine but under pressure (restaurant was overbooked) and one who needed training/different job! - abrupt with customers (not just us), banged plates on the table, looked very unhappy throughout, and clearly didn't want to be serving, even the children noticed the very long delays between each course. we had to ask about everything - how long the mains or desserts would be. Wait between courses was at least 45 minutes, despite choosing menus well in advance of the actual xmas meal. starters were fine. turkey meals were average. they was sliced from a joint, not from a roasted turkey, vegetables were cabbage and carrots , not much effort made, so it seemed a bit like a school meal, desserts were luke warm and small pots of ice cream had melted, bar staff were friendly the odd time they brought drinks to the table. sadly atmosphere was very disappointing because of poor customer service, wouldn't recommend a special occasion here.

We have just got home from a most beautiful meal here. It was a last minute decision to go out but so glad we did. What gorgeous food. Piping hot, cooked to perfection, Lots of it and beautifully presented really couldn’t fault a thing and will certainly be back.

As a party of 6 adults and 4 children under the age of 6 we stopped here on the way back from Matlock for dinner.

Visited with friends on a sunday and had the festive menu. The turkey was amazing cooked to perfection. The service however was slow even though it wasn't really busy . The pub missed out because if things had been quicker we would have had a pudding. The staff are very friendly but they just need to be a bit slicker. I would recommend this pub, the food is great, the staff friendly and they are so close to getting a 5 they just need to fine tune the service. They serve great food and I would not hesitate to eat here again.

The food was excellent and the prices are very reasonable. A great family run pub & restaurant will definitely use this restaurant again.

Omg this is the best meal ive had went for a 18th birthday meal food was excellent and plenty of it only reason i left any was full. The landlord and waitresses were brillant

Called in off chance on a Tuesday early evening, friendly welcome , good selection of food. We ordered beef bourginion and homemade lasagne and homemade chips.. YES REAL HOMEMADE CHIPS!!!!! not twice cooked or thrice cooked you get offered in pubs which are all frozen rubbish .. They where amazing chips and the rest of our meals where excellent..

This was our first visit for a while and I’m afraid to say that our experience wasn’t great.

Wonderful country inn with open fires and a friendly welcome. Good selection of real ales, but most of all the food and wines are excellent.

This was our first visit and won’t be our last. The Sunday roast was superb. Lovely tender beef with homemade Yorkshire pudding. Creamy mash; and veg. Dessert was cornflake tart which is a rare treat in my eyes and not served often enough. Views are great. Staff are friendly the atmosphere is relaxed and suitable for families or couples. Good beers kept well and a friendly landlord to boot.

We came as a family of four for the first time for lunch on a Sunday. The setting and interior is fabulous. The wife is still raving about the lamb shank. My roast chicken was great. Loads of veg and a good selection. They catered well for my vegan daughter. The service was very friendly. We will definitely return.

Took the old one out for his birthday. Wanted somewhere that all the family could enjoy. Yes that includes my best mate Chester. Absolutely stunning meal. New menu too. The trio of pork was superb. Scampi for father, pie for mother,which is an absolute triumph. I did have to assist with the eating of that. And my beloved,not Chester,had beef bourgin. Can’t finish the spelling but I’m sure you know what I’m on about. All presented superbly and priced very well.Staff attentive and friendly. Give it a go you won’t be disappointed.

We first visited The Plough about five years ago and were most impressed. We visited for the second time in a month or so, last night. Service was excellent; smiling, helpful and efficient. Surroundings were welcoming. Food terrific with no undue waiting. It's on the way up again, deservedly.

Set in stunning scenery, the plough is a real gem, amazing value fresh food , barmaid an absolute treasure made us feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble, friendly and helpful service.

Really tasty, full plate of food. I had scampi and my friend has the roast dinner. Lovely fresh foid, came out piping hot and was really enjoyable.

We love the plough the food was gorgeous and the kids meals were some of the best we have seen, but would be nice to see more unusual options for kids too. Lovely atmosphere and staff were lovely. Very good value, the puddings were very good too and the cheese board was a,axing especially the piccalilli! Yummy

We drive past quite a few times and decided to call for a meal. The food was excellent cooked well and large portions. Staff very friendly and helpful, will definitely visit again.

We were camping at the local steam rally and decided to visit the nearest pub for an evening meal,WOW ! It’s just fantastic and sensibly priced too.The steak was cooked and presented perfectly as was my sons kebab,he really enjoyed it. So much so,we ate here the next evening enjoying a sizzler dish,very,very tasty.

We called in on the eay past,its a nice pub we ordered 2 meals for £9.99 each and we was very impressed value for money and plenty of food to,will br calling in again keep it up 😁

Called in for lunch after our first choice was "rammed"

This is our second review of the plough..... this time there were four of us with two of us having the homemade steak and ale pies. I had to agree with my fellow diner who stated...."this is a pie and a half, I have to say it is the best pie I have ever had"

Never once had a bad meal from here I go 2-3 times a week. The Sunday dinners are the best Also started going for the breakfasts on Sunday’s!

The staff here are so friendly and nice and the food is always top notch. The breakfast is extremely good, would highly recommend

Family with teens happy and filled. Familiar British menu. Cozy space, multiple small rooms separated by a step or two. Welcoming, clean, decor is wonderful, food was a surprise - so good.

Not been to you for a while for food so thought we would come try out your new kebabs - absolutely amazing meat was cooked to perfection. Staff was brilliant aswell 😀

First visit to this pub under current ownership. We had main course and a pudding. There was a little wait for the food but it wasn't s problem and we were served a great traditional Sunday roast and lots of veg then I had sticky toffee pudding. The staff were exceptional, friendly and helpful. Outside to the rear is a lovely garden which we were able to enjoy on the hot sunny day we visited. We all said we will go back.

My husband booked a table for Saturday evening as it was our wedding anniversary, we don't live locally but were staying with family which meant we had childcare. We had used TripAdivisor and the reviews read well and seemed perfect. We arrived and gave our booking name to the gentleman on the bar, his response was "sit were you like" which we found odd as we had booked, we ordered drinks and he passed us menus and we went to sit down, it appeared to be not very busy but the atmosphere we found very odd and there were so many flies it was uncomfortable. We chose what we wanted to eat and went back to the bar to place our order to then be told there was a 35-40 minutes wait for food, that was the bit we found disappointing, it should of been made clear from the start and also why were they not prioritising people who had booked, on appearance it looked quiet so we decided we would go elsewhere. It left us very disappointed and we just felt there was a lack of customer service. Cant comment on the food but there were flies and empty plates on tables so not positive for us and ruined what was meant to be a lovely time out.

Booked a table for 4 for a birthday meal. On arrival not too busy. A friendly waiter took our order of 2 chicken salads with chips instead of new potatoes. Beef stroganoff with chips instead of garlic bread and chicken sizzler with a side of chips. What came was one chicken salad with new potatoes instead of chips, a chicken breast with mash and broccoli and beef stroganoff with the garlic bread instead of chips! My son got the right order. To avoid waiting for the right orders we ate what was brought. After the meal we were given the bill without being asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. The apologetic waiter went to get it. After waiting for 10 minutes we gave it up as a bad job. We weren't charged for the chips but doubt we'll go again.

Wow wow wow! First week this pub has done breakfast and all I can say it was amazing! All the meat was very tasty and yummy. Credits to the chef, we will be back next Sunday!

Having visited about a month ago we decided to return after having a lovely meal the first time.We were not disappointed, The pie is awesome,it’s not stew with a lid!! It’s a proper pie!! My only problem with this is that it still came in a pot,put it on t plate duck!! This did not detract from the fact it was superb. My personal choice that’s all. Also we take Chester the dog with us where ever we go and and he was most welcome,which is good news for all canine owners.Give it a try peeps you won’t be disappointed. friendly staff,good service,fresh food and good beer. What more do you want??????

Came for Sunday lunch and was impressed by the standard of the roast and also by the spinach and ricotta tortellini and the sticky toffee pudding. Much less impressed by the loud disco music which really spoiled the atmosphere. The young staff were clearly enjoying it, the (slightly older) customers less so. Apart from that, the service was good and it's dog friendly too. Was sad that I missed the kebabs though which weren't on the menu until the evening.

My wife and I ate here last week after the place we had intended to go to was not serving food. That was a real bonus as The Plough was excellent. Possibly slightly more expensive that some pubs charge, the varied menu and quality of the food make it good value. My wife had a fabulous steak with all the trimmings for £11. We ate in the open bar area which was really nice, a typical pub setting, and the two waitresses on duty were friendly and knowledgeable. The service was quick and the food was beautifully presented. Would certainly recommend this place.

Last minute decision to eat here on a bank holiday, managed to get a table as it was mid afternoon.

The hanging kebabs are amazing especially with the hand cut chips and battered onion rings, would recommend everyone tries them on Wednesday’s as they are buy one get one for free.

Perhaps unlucky but I found a hair in my starter , didn't make a fuss but then had to wait for our food quite a while and the pub wasn't really busy and it wasn't piping hot either.so a shame really as was looking forward to a lovely meal

Lovely country pub in the heart of Derbyshire. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We both had the hanging Thai kebabs with basmati rice which were delicious. They were freshly cooked to order and the chicken was tender and best quality.

What a marvellous place the food was amazing and such generous helpings. It’s in a really lovely spot in Derbyshire well worth the short drive out of Alfreton

Me and the wife went last Wednesday and had a great meal. Well recommended . Also the grounds are good for a evening drink

We visited with friends which was there first time at The Plough. The welcome was excellent as well as the food. Very well presented and delicious. Fantastic value for money and would recommend to anyone. Overall a very satisfied customer.

Wow, just wow! Had the kebabs tonight and they were just amazing. I had the chicken & my husband had the mixed and they were both sublime. The staff were so lovely as always, this place really is bees knees. We will be returning again soon.

Every visit is a pleasure , the management are very accommodating and the staff are excellent and attentive, the food is always well presented and very tasty , I recommend the Plough Inn at Brackenfield anytime , a must even

Absolutely delightful place to visit, the food is absolutely fantastic, I'm very fussy when it comes to eating, especially eating out but dining here was something special. The views, the staff, the food, its all one package.

Many visits here great new kebabs and wont be the last visit! Always felt welcome by the staff, and the burn the bill is a great idea, as steve says you have to be in it to win it

Not been for a good while so decided to give it a try....steak/grill night.

My husband and I regularly visit the plough inn and have never had a bad experience yet, we spoke so highly of the plough that when our relatives from Canada came to visit they wanted to see the lovely traditional pub for themselves and were not disappointed!! The staff are amazing, so kind and friendly, and the owners really do go out of their way to make you feel welcome! They really do cater for everyone’s needs or requests.

Wow the new hanging kebabs on the menu are fantastic. The chicken 🐓 is great quality x I love this place, always made to feel welcome proper old worldly pub x

We came here a couple of times since the new menu has been launched - what amazing food. The new sizzlers and kebab sticks are to die for!!! Amazing meat quality :) definitely would highly recommend - a 5* review well deserved for all the staff

Took my girl here for a romantic dinner and was blown away by the food and hospitality of the owner and staff,pub is really Oldy worldy which I really liked,as I’ve said food was excellent and modestly priced,will definitely be back

Turn up and the table was ready although the pub was busy the staff were very friendly and willing to chat although rushed of their feet

Old traditional pub - lovely old layout- expect the tabling arrangement to be as it would in a old pub - I like it and makes it a bit special

I have no idea how this place have achieved their hygiene rating as it’s discusting!

The food was lovely but the space was lacking. We were squeezed into the bar area to eat. There is not much space between tables and the service is slow. Having said that, the food is nice and the views are beautiful.

Picked The Plough for a family get together. Booking a table was easily accomplished via a speedy response on messenger. On arrival we received a warm welcome and were quickly shown to our table in a quieter area of the pub as per my request when booking. The staff provided excellent service and we left a happy bunch.

Thought we would try the Plough as the reviews seemed ok. The food was good and service very friendly. Excellent Rioja, however understand they were in between chefs. They certainly deserve to do well but they need to find their niche!

Been too the plough inn at brackenfield for a second time but for mothers day. Thought it would be nice too take my mum there as it was spot on the first time i went, we had a lovely three cource meal at a very decent price of £24.95. First cource we had was the roast celeriac and garlic soup. Must say that i think it is now my favourite soup so will deffinately be back for that. Second cource my mum had the wild mushroom and asparagus rissoto with garlic ciabatta. For our final cource, the desserts we had the apple rhubarb crumble which was served with custard, this was absolutely beautiful the portions were excelent. There was only one problem which was too do with some wierd woman desturbing everyone one down in the restaurant. Everyone just looked at each other having no clue what she was going on about. By the looked of things aswell her own relation was embarrased aswell. I just thought it was dead rood of her but from apart from that the timings and profesion of the service and food was just excellent.

This has to be the place to go,marvellous,food,wonderful staff,great country pub,although a little bit more money than other local pubs,you get what you pay for and it really is great V.F.M.🦐🥩🥩🍮🍮👍🏻👍🏻🍺🥂🥂🍺🤫🤫.