The best restaurants serving British food in Amber Valley East Midlands

After being let down last minute for a birthday we called them to ask if it was possible to come and grab quite a few brownies from them, Dean went above and beyond to make some just for us, the brownies were better than we’ve ever tasted before, a variety of chocolate with different toppings that went down a treat. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be using regularly.

What a little gem this is tea room / coffee is, tucked out of sight at the back of a garden shop / gift / vintage / bric-a-brac/ games/ curio store, down a little laneway off Church Street in Ripley. It’s a bit off the trodden paths of Ripley, but deserves seeking out and spending a few moments here over a decent hot brew and a delectable cake. The cafe has that vintage, shabby chic, stylish junk shop feel, with its mismatched furnishings and different seating areas (table and chairs, and sofas), surrounded by odd bits of clutter and gifts for sale. It works, and looks homely and welcoming, with the feel of an old country cottage. But it pulls a punch, at extremely reasonable prices. The hot chocolate and mocha we enjoyed were excellent, and were much better than our experience at a Starbucks outlet earlier in the day! I’m not sure if coffee is barista style, though there was a good selection of the usual latte, cappuccino and Americano varieties available, as well as pots of filter coffee and speciality teas. And what an amazing array of cakes, cookies, and slices which are available for your morning or afternoon tea: rainbow cake, harvest cake, carrot cake, triple chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, and black current, fruit and granola, and rocky road slices and the like, with gluten free and vegan options available! A huge slice of rainbow cake was only £2.50. The menu is quite comprehensive, and caters for the breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon tea crowd. Breakfast and lunch items are fairly simple fare, such as beans and scrambled eggs on toast, jacket potatoes, and a good selection of sandwiches, paninis and toasties made to order. Cream teas with fruit scones and clotted cream are also available. You can grab a board game to play while waiting or enjoying your refreshments; there’s also complimentary WiFi. We enjoyed our visit, and will definitely return. It’s quirky, and unpretentious, with efficient service. It’s also spotlessly clean, with a top hygiene rating. The toilets were fresh and clean. It's also very child friendly; some tables are laid with games and activities for the kiddies! It’s only open Wednesday through to Saturday, with the coffee shop closing at 15:30. Unfortunately for wheelchair users, there's stairs at the front, and there's a lot of shelves and display units in the gift shop part of the complex that you'll have to weave your way through to get to the tearoom.However, there's seating outside if it's a nice day. Places like this deserve patronage! Give it a go!

Fully recommend this business. Food is cheap and cheerful. Makes amazing cakes. Does catering and parties.

Wow, what a fabulous place this is. I visited on a Saturday lunchtime and the place was buzzing. They offer a large selection of breakfast, brunch, lunch dishes as well as afternoon tea, takeaway service and delicious looking cakes. The service was spot on, Ellie our server was so polite and helpful and the food was all so good. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area, it’s close by to Denby Pottery too.

The Farmhouse Kitchen is not the sort of place that will attract much casual passing trade; it is beautifully situated in a remote spot, a few miles west of Middleton in Teesdale, on a dead end road so, other than a few walkers looking for refreshments, the only clientele will be people who know it is there, and who are prepared to travel to it. Don’t let any of this put you off though, the meals are excellent and the portions generous. Sunday Lunch is strictly pre booking only, and choice limited to roast of the day, plus a vegetarian option. All food is home cooked, freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. Our roast beef came with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, boiled potatoes, carrots, cabbage and swede, followed by home made apple crumble and filter coffee or tea. For those who have not booked, or who do not want a traditional roast dinner, there is the choice of All Day Breakfast, or various options of pies, chips, gammon, sausages, chips and sandwiches, cakes etc. The service is friendly and efficient, and the location, in a converted farm building, is very comfortable and welcoming, situated in a very pretty valley with open views of fields and hills all around. We will be back soon! 2 things to bear in mind though: the opening times are limited to Saturday and Sunday only, Easter to October, and they do not accept card payment, which could be a problem when the nearest cash machine is 1/2 an hours drive away!

First time ordering tonight staff great food and service definately our new go to chippy

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Stunning food awesome staff reasonable prices. What more could you ask for. Oh yes good beer.

After having several ‘tasting menu’ experiences at various local restaurants this was by far the worst! Bright lights, no atmosphere, filthy carpet, no table linen, paper napkins, chipped crockery, dirty glasses, bland food, no-one bothered to explain courses or ask if they were enjoyed, limited wine choice and, to top it all, we were charged for something we didn’t have! Would not recommend at all, try The lighthouse at Boylestone for a proper tasting menu experience!

"Initially booked large Garden pod for party of 10 for Birthday celebration and sent pre-oder for starters and mains. We then had last minute extra 2 persons to add and gave the extra order on arrival. Staff were very attentive. Escorted to our pod and Ben looked after us extremely well. Food was very hot, plenty of it and delicious. Birthday Boy was presented with a 'Happy Birthday' pre-desert which, was unexpected! The deserts ordered went down a treat 👍 Despite weather being cold and damp we were all very toasty. Staff, food, drink and service Excellent. We'll definitely be dining again in one of the Pods. Thank you to you all."

This was my first champagne brunch in the Dovecote restaurant. I was there as part of a hen 'do' of 15 ladies and we were given our own area of the restaurant so it felt private. Upon arrival we were greeted, coats offered to be taken and hung up, and asked if we'd like any drinks from the bar. Once we'd all arrived we were shown to our table that was laid out beautifully in a large square, which was better than us being seated on one long table. Chilled champagne and orange juice were poured at the table whilst we perused the menu. First we had hot toast and croissants with butter and a selection of preserves. I then opted for Eggs Royale which unusually had avocado added. It was delicious, especially the Hollandaise sauce. I had to resist licking every last bit from my plate! Then I chose the full English breakfast as did many of my friends and the staff were happy to take requests to remove certain items. The food was served with staff knowing who had ordered what so no need to keep asking. Orange juice was topped up and jugs of water brought out. I'd initially thought £34 per head was expensive. But for a special occasion I would highly recommend their champagne brunch. All the staff were smartly dressed and welcoming, the service was top notch, the food was superb, we were not rushed and the setting was lovely.

A very enjoyable visit. Price was fair and the food was great. The staff were friendly and the food service was prompt. Thanks

What can I say about this lovely little bakery? The minute we walked in we were greeted with a warm, friendly atmosphere. We were there with friends and family. We ordered our drinks and snacks which were promptly served. The coffee is very smooth and actually served in earthen ware cups, which keeps it warmer for longer. I ordered the date and walnut scone. Although it was close to closing time, the scone was still very fresh and absolutely delicious. I'm not one for butter or cream dressings, so I do like my scones naked. All I can say is, you need to try this place to believe it. I will be returning and would recommend in a heartbeat. We left with more goidies too. Please check it out, you won't regret it x

Visited the Bridge House for a post hike lunch. I’ve been here with local friends previously and loved the food so I was excited to take a new friend there as well. Both my friend and I had the potato skins with bacon, goats cheese and avocado. - AMAZING. The pot of sour cream on the side was the perfect accompaniment- never change this! Have a look in the pictures at our hot chocolates too- WOW!!! It’s worth driving here just for this. Honestly, I’m super impressed. We arrived near the end of service so the restaurant was quieter than I’ve seen it on a weekend previously, this meant we were served quickly and Chris (the owner) came for a chat. After our meals we were shown the newly renovated bedrooms upstairs. There are 4 rooms, all individually decorated to suit different requirements. I will definitely be booking “The Bakewell” room next time I’m in the area overnight. - it is STUNNING! At the end of the day, The Bridge House is a wonderful brunch restaurant with great variety, lovely, warm staff and represents great value for money. If you’re in Ambergate, Nether Heage or surrounds- call in, you won’t regret it

We were part of a large group from our local bowls club that had booked for a pre-Xmas lunch. A two course meal (starter and main) with the option of a dessert at additional cost. The main course was a buffet carvery with four different meat selections - turkey, beef, pork and lamb, (you could select any two from the four) - plus a good selection of vegetables. The carvery chef was generous with portions and the quality was excellent. All in all, a very good meal and thoroughly recommended.