The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

We visited the Old Forge this morning for the first time and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted by Lola the dog who made our own little dog very welcome. The outside seating area was extremely pleasant and well kept with a charming brook and weeping willow setting the scene. Our breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches served on toasted granary bread was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Our hosts were lovely and offered advice on some dog walking routes in the area which we went on to enjoy. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you very much, Jayne, Dean and Rexi x

We ate here a couple of times and the food was always nice tasting, the down sides being small portions of some dishes, price for what you get and the cutlery was a little dirty. Other than that the staff are friendly and I'd eat...

I went in here for some late night fishies and the chippings and when I went inside there on the floor was the remains of someones blood from a wigston punch up in the chip shopIt was not a sight a woman should see who only went in the place because she was hungryI decided against ordering seeing the state of the place and decided to raid the cupboards at home instead for something to eat as you do as a plan bI do not think I will go in here again and will choose a cleaner chip shop instead and I definitely wouldn't go in here late at night on a Friday or saturday

Consistently excellent. We had prawns with chilli and garlic, plus chicken in black bean sauce, with chicken fried rice. All well under 30 quid. Cannot be faulted

We had a Cherry turnover and Chocolate orange muffin with tea it came to just over £4.00. They were delicious. The staff and other customers made us welcome and we had a good laugh a bit irreverent at times. Would go back

Absolutely despicable place. I was enjoying a day out with my family when my small child was desperate for the toilet. I went in to here so my child could use the restroom as he was struggling. And got confronted by a RUDE member of staff asking “are you ok” I replied “yes my little one is desperate for the toilet” she looked at me and stated “it’s for customers only” I said “but it’s for my child” she then replied “customers only” disgusting staff they need to understand when a child needs to go they need to go. Disgusting to not let a small child use the restroom because we were not CUSTOMERS. I understand there are rules in place, but to refuse a small child a basic need is DISGUSTING !!!! And they should be ashamed of themselves.

Have been coming for years, always enjoy the breakfast, but couldn’t sit on certain tables as they are expecting ‘a rush’ it was 8.45am, we sat on the uncomfortable chairs and waited to see the ‘rush’……didn’t happen Poor all round won’t be coming back.

Absolutely the best carvery in Ingoldmells by far! Luckily own on the chase and can visit regularly 😁. Lots of choices of meat, potatoes and veggies etc all the trimmings! Highly recommend

Stayed at this hotel for one night, as a stop over, when on our way up to North Yorkshire for a short break. A lovely hotel with lots of character. All staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was very bright ... double aspect windows.... and very clean. Nice en_suite bathroom and very comfortable bed. Breakfast was great too. Would definitely recommend staying at this hotel.

With out doubt the worse breakfast I ever had misfortune to try to eat.I would of expected It to be edible being a Asda but vile cold beans , hard eggs, and the bacon well Was it bacon ?? .

Many villages are losing their pubs, and this one is hanging on in there, and probably will for some time to come. The welcome given to a somewhat 'senior' mini bus full of drinkers riding around the vale, was warm and service and quality of the beers on offer was fine. Gardens are tidy and the flowers are lovely, but everywhere has a slightly 'shabby' appearance, and no doubt this is reflected in the fact that this hostelry is well off the beaten track, and has not found it's niche as a quality calling venue, and therefore it's profits are no doubt near the bone. Good luck to it, a very pleasant pub to visit, but for me not quite one of those at the top !

Good quality and reasonably priced food as usual. Lovely venue for lunch out while browsing around the showroom.

Enjoyable meal as part of Murder Mystery event. Not the best meal I've ever had but great value. Breakfast was substantial and excellent

It was very busy. Atmosphere was great. Bar staff was on the ball particularly Simon and another young girl (blonde), sorry don't know your name, but didn't wait for a pint, everyone was happy and chilled. Didn't have any food but we will do. We'll worth a visit

Stopped in for lunch and some shopping. Tried fish n chips in cafe one with beans and other mushy peas. Very large fish, all fish unlike some the have half an inch batter on each end. Had to wait about 10 mins as cooked fresh and excellent value at £6.99 each.