The best restaurants in East Midlands

We visited late at the lawns for a birthday celebration. We were recommended by a friend . The evening was a great success. The food and service were first class. Including a birthday cake for the birthday girl. Highly recommended.

Absolutely delicious pizza defo recommend and will box up what you can’t eat to take home highly recommend great pub great atmosphere

I have now been here a handful of times which has turned into an every Friday thing, the consistency is 10/10 the quality of produce is top class, the owner is a gentleman and the front of house lady is very nice, I cannot recommend this place enough it would be great to see this place take right off and to get the recognition it deserves

Had the pleasure of a taster menu by Craig. Exceptional food. On point service too. Genuine talent right there! Thank you Craig and James!

Really lovely tea shop. Food is always amazingly delicious especially the cakes and the selection of teas incredible, my personal favourite is the Pennine Picnic, highly recommend! Gail is always so friendly and welcoming and supportive of other local businesses.

Been to the Railway Hotel a few times now when we have been in the area, we love a pub that is still a pub and that’s exactly what you get here. Lovely outdoor as well as inside too. Great selection of drinks available, a warm welcome from staff and nice atmosphere with the locals. We have always felt very welcome here and dropped on bingo one Sunday which was the highlight of the week, great banter and we even managed a win! We will definitely be returning when we need a drink after a long dog walk or hard day at work! Great place!

Fantastic place for toddlers to play and parents to chat. I’ve never known my busy 20 month old be so absorbed in equipment before. It’s easy to keep an eye on your child with clear sight lines while you enjoy a drink and food.

Went for a skittles tournament, Great service, Friendly staff, was very busy but quick service, looks a good sports pub will return again for future events, good selection of beers and good prices, was a great day good atmosphere, would recommend to anyone,

This is an absolute gem of a pub. They have a wide and constantly changing range of beers. All beautifully kept and served by a friendly and extremely knowledgeable landlord and staff. Certain worth a detour to visit. There is a wide range of whiskeys behind the bar as well. And they host music events in a function room.

You get such a warm and friendly greeting from all the staff here, this has surely got to be one of the best places in and around Derby to enjoy one of their fresh salad boxes, sausage rolls, cakes or filled rolls, all at a very reasonable price.

Went in for a coffee and despite it being very busy, which I thought was a very good sign for a Monday morning we able to find a table. Despite only coming in for a coffee we were soon tempted to try the lemon drizzle cake, both were delicious. The staff were warm and welcoming and we couldn’t resist taking some savoury pastries away as we left. Would definitely recommend.

Second time for Sunday lunch (May 24 -2 of us ) last time! Pleased to say just as good as the first time, all the food was plentiful this time 3 of us ! Staff always welcoming good selection of beers & the upside-down cheesecake was mouthwatering thanks again for your great service & will be back soon!👍

Amazing breakfast - generous portions, and high quality ingredients, with great tea and coffee too. The owners were so friendly too, and lovely indoor heated setting if required. We went based on the recommendation of others....and they weren't wrong!

I came here for a wedding celebration, and it was a perfect place to hold it. Not too big, not too small, a decent selection of drinks (including a Swedish IPA!). The staff mae sure there was enough seating as the evening went on and there seemed to be a constant supply of chips once the food came out

Super little cafe, excellent breakfast, very good value and lovely ingredients lovingly prepared for a hearty breakfast.