The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

In March we booked for our wedding reception in May. Three weeks before our date in May, a friend told us she had heard the pub was closed. We tried to phone/write to find out details but all attempts to contact them ignored. Up on visiting last week, it looks like it's closed for good. We would have turned up with all 12 guests following our wedding. Luckily we have found another place, at such short notice.

We visited the cafe with 3 bikers weather was horrible and we had told staff about rain of the jackets one of the staff a older lady was very rude about the water even though we had mentioned it to other staff and offered to clean it up loverly food but I think it was very rude of the lady

Lovely night sat in front of the fire eating the probably the best rump steak I’ve ever had . Would recommend

My husband and I visited this Lovely old Pub today for lunch we both decided on the beer battered fish fingers on ciabatta with homemade tartare sauce and chips, This is probably one of the best ever fish finger butty either of us have had and also a very reasonable price and would definitely go back and eat there again

Amazing staff who did not flinch when 18 of us turned up for breakfast. Natalie, Oomar and Rukiya all went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable. All ordered different breakfasts and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Kids enjoyed the village feel and the stream on the street. Would defo go again

Popped into the cafe with my husband today. Both of us asked for sandwiches not on the menu - the waitress was so lovely, as was the chef, totally accommodated us. Sandwiches were delicious, generous portion and lovely ingredients. Sadly we had to rush off due to an appointment but will definitely be back!

I was in the Peak District on a walking break and booked an evening meal on the recommendation of a friend. I visited early in the evening on a Wednesday. The building has been tastefully refurbished while retaining the character of the original. I was pleased to see they had draught beer on tap and offered a 'flight' of beer, enabling you to sample all three. I was seated upstairs. The service throughout was exemplary—just the right balance of friendliness and professional courtesy. The food was outstanding, and all my courses were excellent. I even had the unexpected pleasure of chatting with the chef, who overheard a question of mine to the staff. I will certainly return next time I'm in the Peaks. Highly recommended.

We went here about a year ago and were very impressed, so I was particularly looking forward to the lovely Ploughman’s lunch I’d had previously. The ploughman’s was lovely, half a pork pie, fresh bread, a slice of cheese, 2 slices of ham, and a little stack of salad was the ploughman’s. To accompany this there was a pot of butter, a large pot of chutney and a cut up pickled onion. This all padded out the board it was served on. It was all very fresh but far less in variety than last year and at a whopping £18.50 I expected more. It was almost the most expensive item on the menu!! I’m not sure how this price can be justified tbh. A sandwich was £12.00!! How?? My husband had the pie and mash which was delicious and worth £16.50 and a starter of pate that was also overpriced at £9.40!!! I had a soft drink and my husband had a pint. Our bill today was £60 Spoilt it for me really. We ate at the Dambusters last night, 2 hot courses and 2 drinks each, £58

Very welcoming people & super clean Café

As a regular i can vouch your establishment is amazing for fantastic friendly staff who are always friendly and welcoming, great beer and food cooked to order fresh with a 20 minute + waiting time depending on how many tables you have in. I heard someone said the gammon didn't taste like gammon? The steak is sometimes fatty but obviously you don't butcher the cow so not you fault! Then the problem with the cafe and indian customers parking on your carpark which is a great shame for your customers to experience the fantastic food and hospitality from the Red Hart. Amazing team, well done to all x

Was told about the food here so I thought I would take my mum for tea on Saturday night . The 2 young girls on duty was very polite and service from them was good. Food was delicious home made steak pie 😋lots to choose from on the menu. Only one thing let it down and that was the music . 🎵 but thank you for the lovely food.

Visited a couple of times whilst staying on a local caravan site. This pub is brilliant. Locals and bar staff very friendly. The range of Everards beer is top notch and food was delicious. My wife and I had steaks which were cooked to perfection. We would definitely come again next time we’re in the area. If only every village had a pub like this

Lovely friendly staff. Fast service great food. We sat outside in the garden which has a Happy pleasant atmosphere with an area specially for children.

I was very disappointed about a booking which had made for tomorrow 10 March (Mother’s Day). I booked on 11 February for six adults for 1.30. Myself and other relatives were looking forward to the Mother’s Day lunch then visiting two churchyards afterwards. I rang today to double check that the table was booked etc as I had booked it a month ago and sometimes I do this nowadays. I was told that they did not have a booking for me at that time there were only three sittings 12.00, 2.00 and 4.00! They would look into this and ring me back. A different lady rang me back and said that no booking had been made. I did not like the manner in which I was spoken to, she said there was nothing they could do as they were fully booked. She said we have been fully booked for a month but Imdistinctly remember being told I was one of the first to book! Some mistake had obviously been made, at least they could have accepted that and not tried to make out that I had made the error. As a conclusion of this six disappointed people could not organise anything else at such short notice.

2nd visit and it didn’t disappoint. Great customer service from Lewis who made pre orders for a large group (when numbers kept changing) a joy. I liked the singer ! Not intrusive at all but gave it a lovely atmosphere. Thanks again , we will be back xx