The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

We have been here a few times now, having only just discovered it and what a great find. The steaks are superb, I tried the fish and chips on our last visit which was equally as well cooked. The beer is also kept well, (we had doom bar). On top of that the staff have been both friendly and efficient on each occasion and for all these reasons I would highly recommend oh and the prices are very reasonable.

First visit to The Bluebell and was very impressed. The pub was beautifully decorated. Good menu selection, prices very reasonable, food excellent. But most important of all what made our dining experience was our server Zak. He was very attentive and polite and excellent at his job.

Great value and quality food. Rebecca was as attentive and efficient as she has always been for the last 16yrs. Maybe the surroundings are getting a bit tired and do require an update.

Had a lovely time here. Some great staff, and some nice cocktails. The other patrons were also friendly so it was a good vibe.

Just the best ! Food amazing ! Great atmosphere ! Wonderful Staff ! Our party of 8 people on what was probably one of the busiest Saturday nights in Dec and everything was as fab as always. Fascinating to see all the delicious food being cooked and coming out of what is definitely a well organised kitchen. The front of house staff lovely and looked after us all evening & great live music to end the night. This restaurant has it nailed and why we come back time after time !!!!!!

Lovely time as always we go every Wednesday for dinner/supper. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly, I had ordered a plain burger and wanted to double up with the patty but it came with bacon, a waitresses named Carole was so kind as to get my order right for me and the issue was resolved quickly. Definitely recommend its a very good place cater to your every need if you're fussy with food like me 😊, also great for family's looking for somewhere to go to eat for any occasion or meal time very spacious too. My #1 place to eat out.

Booked a table for 2 asking for a quiet, cosy area. Shown to a table in the large orangery, when mentioned I was made to feel that I was in the wrong. Shown to a table in the study. Old dirty carpet and no view apart from the reception desk. In looking around every table for 2 is up against a wall. Service was professional but sadly missing the human touch. The food however was lovely. Good menu and all the food looked delicious. Wine list is disappointing for a restaurant. Would i go back, possibly but couldn’t see us having a long leisurely meal over a few drinks.

Great beers Great food Great place value for money

We stayed here for three nights. Met up here with friends as we live a long distance from other. Agree with other reviews in that the hotel is very tired, rather scruffy and in need of a complete refurbishment !! However also agree with other reviews that the staff and food were very good indeed!! Would stay again.

Lovely visit, very friendly staff, food was top notch and came quickly and it was nice and warm which was lovely on a cold autumn day. Would definitely go back. I had the chicken with Gnocchi which was superb

Called in to enjoy Happy Hour drinks and pizza. The kitchen was on the verge of closing as we arrived, luckily they took our pizza order. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed happy hour drinks including 2 for 1 cocktails. When the food arrived it was fresh and delicious. We will definitely return next time we are in Leicester.

Food is great. Atmosphere great. Service a bit of a let down. No check back. No asking if we wanted anymore drinks. Not offered dessert menu. Getting sauces, salt etc in sachets (not enough) when paying that much for food is a let down.

Overcooked dry steaks and burgers. "Well done" steaks were black outside raw inside. Burgers were close to being charcoal. Food not up to normal excellent standards.

Delicious food and always great beer here. The staff are lovely and the buildings are beautifully kept both inside and out. Outside, there's a nice beer garden and a covered wooden decked area which is lovely on a summer's evening with the "Crooked Spire" of Chesterfield visible in the distance. The log burner makes the inside toasty in the colder months and the low ceilings, oak beams and pretty lighting create a lovely atmosphere. The Blue Bell Inn is definitely worth a visit.

Amazing food and amazing service, staff were friendly service was quick the food was great and I will definitely be going back