The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

So me and the partner are looking at houses in the area and after chatting to a few locals it was noted that this was the place to go for food, so on Wednesday tea time we decided let’s go! Apple & cranberry scotch eggs were our first taste of excellence, runny yolk delicious thin crust on the outside followed by what I can only explain is outstanding 1 Sirloin steak you couldn’t ask for a steak to be cooked any better and clearly well rested no blood anywhere to be seen, hats off to the chef as this is sometimes a massive put off!! I opted for the Tuscan Chicken pasta well…… I don’t even think most italians could produce this dish that was served to me it was absolutely fantastic. (Can I have the recipe?) but on a serious note lovely place and can see why it’s so highly rated. Very clean. Staff very attentive and the food well you don’t get much better. Let’s hope we are soon a lot closer!

Travelled 60 mile round trip from Doncaster Monday evening, in terrible weather to check out the refurbished place, checked web site bar opening hours listed as closes 11.00 PM Mon to Fri, not the case, closed at 9.15 PM staff saw us outside in the rain but did not acknowledge us, I was looking to book Sunday lunch for nine people , won't bother now, GET YOUR OPENING TIMES SORTED OUT!!!

We went in at lunchtime on a Friday off-peak and were the only customers. Staff saw us enter, we went straight to the bar and waited for what felt like an eternity to be served as they went out the back as soon as they saw us coming... Prices were quite expensive. The atmosphere just felt off and awkward, it was not a pleasant experience.

The Three Kings has been decorated and looks very nice. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, could not fault the service. Meal was nice - I have prawn cocktail which was excellent for a starter, however my main gammon, although acceptable, did not come out with any pineapple (perhaps it was because I asked for no egg and it was presumed I did not want the pineapple either?), plenty of fries. Overall a nice meal.

Reservamos cada año para nuestra reunión de Navidad juntos. 30 + invitados. No hay carvery este año. Estábamos contentos con el servicio completo con todos nosotros siendo de últimos años. La comida estaba bien cocinada, caliente y bien recibida por todos. Nada era demasiado problema, incluso cuando un invitado inesperado apareció. Habitación muy atractiva, bien decorada para Navidad. Muchas gracias a Sharon y su equipo.

Staff were friendly enough, service was prompt, however I got a paltry amount of chips to compliment my "chicken" burger....no salad or owt. The meat was actually beef, which wouldn't have been an issue in itself, but the accompanying roll and 'toppings' were for a chicken burger, so I had mayo & lettuce on my beefburger. Not great, not even sure how that went so wrong and wasn't picked up by anyone. Photo shows the combination received, and the largely empty plate, can only imagine the focus was on the brioche branding.

Well, where should I begin? Upon arriving at the car park, I was greeted with stunning views, which made a great first impression. However, upon entering the hotel, I noticed that the restaurant was extremely busy, and it appeared that there were limited staff members available. Our initial interaction with the staff was not particularly welcoming, as we were told to wait outside for 20 minutes before being checked in due to the high volume of guests. Personally, I believe that this is not an ideal way to greet guests upon their arrival at a hotel. Despite waiting patiently for the specified time, unfortunately, no one came to assist us. As a result, I waited an additional 15 minutes at the reception before finally being able to check in. After a lengthy wait of 35 minutes for the check-in process, we were shown to our room. It appeared that the room was in urgent need of renovation and investment. The decor was extremely outdated and basic. One point to note is that the main road nearby, which seems to be mistaken for a racetrack by many drivers, experiences constant traffic even in the early hours of the morning. The noise level is comparable to sleeping next to a racetrack or a motorway. Evening meal. We had a reservation for a table at 6 pm, but the staff informed us that 7:30 pm would be more suitable for them. We understood that they might have had a lot of reservations for the evening. However, when we went downstairs at 6 pm, the restaurant was empty, and it remained so even at 7 pm. For breakfast, the options are limited to English breakfast, vegetarian options, or cereals. Similarly, the hot drink choices are limited to tea or coffee. The quality of the breakfast was satisfactory, but it could be improved. Additionally, there was only one staff member handling all aspects of the breakfast service, including taking orders, cooking, working the bar, bringing out food, and managing the reception for booking out. While this individual did an admirable job, it is evident that they require assistance, as the workload is excessive for a single person, let alone two. Conclusion. If you are seeking a one-night stay at a basic accommodation, the Millstone Inn may suffice. However, I must admit that it is a marginal choice, and I would not recommend an extended stay. The hotel rooms are in urgent need of not only a thorough deep cleaning but also significant investment to bring them up to an acceptable standard. While the staff is friendly and hardworking, they would benefit from additional training to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness, especially during periods of staffing shortages. Regrettably, I cannot recommend the Millstone Inn for future stays. Despite its charming location, the overall condition of the hotel requires significant improvement.

We visited twice whilst on Holiday to watch the Play Off for League two, found the service to be excellent along with the food, the Chicken and Bacon Panini were really nice and very reasonably priced. We are back in August and will definitely visit again.

We visited on a lovely sunny early November late morning. The coffee shop is in an excellent location, opposite a car park -£2 for the day in winter and only c 70 yards from the sea. It is well appointed with plenty of tables and we had a nice window one looking out to the town. We just had a coffee and cake, both of which were very good. The lady suggested we had a half shot latte as we don't like it strong and she even came to check that it was ok which it certainly was. The sandwiches looked good and the food and drinks were very competitively priced. I am amazed at some previous, what I would call nasty reviews. It seems popular with the locals with a nice ambience and we couldn't fault it - we will certainly be back.

Hoy entré aquí con unos amigos para almorzar yo mismo y uno de mis amigos tuvo una cena de cordero asado pero el cordero asado no era cordero asado, eran chuletas de cordero en su lugar que eran duros y grasos, yo y otro de mis amigos pedimos un batido y parecía ser de la tienda de batidos de al lado. El menú no indica que el cordero era chuletas de cordero y que los batidos son del lugar de batidos al lado.

Food was cold, The Sunday lunch considered of one table spoon of potatoe, 2 very over done hollow roast potatoes, a spoon of peas, 2 tiny pieces of carrot, and 1 piece of over cooked broccoli and a cold Yorkshire pudding. The meat was cold on one dinner and the other inedible. When it came to leaving we noticed the food star hygiene label on most of the menus had been covered over. When we asked why, I was told they had lost the rating but wouldn't tell me what the rating was. I'm not surprised with the temperature of the food and the cooked standards. Very disappointed. I wint be returning.

Too see Origin cover band. Awesome Band Pub lovely Service awesome Wine well over priced Ladies toilets ....... a disgrace No light in cubicles, no toilet roll in any !!! Go to see band again deffo but have to take your own loo roll and a torch !!! It's not 1970's is it !! Beautiful Pub though , such a shame !

I'm very happy with the update. It's very spacious and nicely decorated. Most importantly there isn't just one vegan option, there are a few. Whatever you do, please don't change that. Could do with soy milk and De caf tea though. Nice little cafe for something to eat while out shopping. Will keep using as long as your vegan menu doesn't change.

I had won a bid at a charity auction of an afternoon tea for two. Bearing in mind the hotel had donated this item and after looking at the online menu for the tea my friend and I were looking forward to the experience. How disappointed we were. Only 4 quarters of white mundane sandwiches, a sausage roll that looked like it was large and cut in half, no quiche and the scone and sliced cake and chocolate square looked like ready made supermarket, not made fresh in the kitchen. No options for tea either tea or coffee, both dumped on the table with tea bag string hanging out. We were about to ask for the coffee and found the pot we thought was hot water for the tea was in fact the coffee. The atmosphere was depressing and the staff stood at the end of the bar chatting. I am afraid I will not be recommending this restaurant for afternoon tea to anyone.

Had a very pleasant full Monty, and a nice hot drink . Premises was clean, staff polite. Went with a group of friends who were likewise impressed with the food. No complaints. Toilets clean.