The best restaurants serving British food in Amber Valley East Midlands

Visited today after a walk and we were very happy,Fantastic food, and the staff were extremely welcoming, thank you to the chef and amazing team .

Located at the Slack Lane entrance of Shipley Country Parknis this perfectly decent and spacious cafe, offering valuable refreshment to the ramblers, birdwatchers and families that frequent the park. Offering everything from cooked breakfasts, paninis, sandwiches and a wide variety of drinks and cakes, this cafe truly is a valuable part of the park. We enjoyed hot cobs and tea, along with a lovely caramel shortcake biscuit. Sadly, however, Derbyshire County Council don't seem to share this view, as their over fastidious, nit-picking intrusion into the running of the business to whom they rent the premises. The upshot of it is that last year Derbyshire County Council informed the cafe that they were increasing their rent by an extraordinary 66% As if this wasn't bad enough, this rent increase came with the stipulation that additional rent increases may well be incurred if the business continued to be successful, with level of rent increase tied directly to financial turnover and/or business profits. This would require Ramblers Cafe to submit their accounts to DCC as part of an "answerability" agreement. Thanks to a (totally justifiable) level of anger from the public, this was revised by DCC, with the renf increase dropping by 50% to a 33% increase, but with the answerability process (with all its intrusiveness) remaining in place. Perhaps unsurprisingly, despite the rent being directly linked to turnover, should the cafe's turnover drop (which is entirely conceivable, given the rise in minimum wage, rise in food/ingredient costs, rise in energy prices etc etc), the rent increase of 33% would not go down. Ultimately this has meant that this cafe has had to close its doors - and indeed will be doing so as of the end of March 2024.  DCC have allowed an independent business to go to the wall because they are desperately trying to plug the haping holes in their revenue stream - gaping holes brought about by their own mismanagement. At time of writing, you still have time to visit here, and I urge you to do so!

Went for afternoon tea with mum and daughter 2 slimming and 1 ploughman's the food was nice I wouldn't say it was very filling nobody came over and asked if everything was OK if we wanted anymore drinks there was only one plate provided nothing for the desserts we used our saucer from the tea and coffee as for friendliness if ure a regular yes u get spoken too but as a new customer we had no interaction with the staff what so ever other than paying the bill to e asked if everything was OK which in my opinion is a little late to be asking i did mention it was OK but could have had extra plates for desserts to be told u could have asked for some but I shouldn't have had to do this as there should have been a check back on the table not even offered any more drinks

excellent food and service. There is also a car park at the back, just drive up to the barrier

First class 5 stars for service food and atmosphere

We were celebrating our sons birthday, a family occasion for which we booked a table 10. To assist the Fork & Furrow restaurant, we pre-ordered everyones meals. There was no actual starter to choose from, so we were directed to the Tapas menu for starters. I ordered a Spanish Torte fore starter, on arrival and sitting down at our table i was informed that there was no Spanish Torte left (even though I had pre-ordered) and a substitute of Humous was served up, no option to choose anything else. Not ideal. Starters came and went and 45 minutes plus ĺater we had our mains. I had a rump of beef, very nice and cooked perfectly but needed to ask for a steak knife, which you shouldn't really need to in such a restaurant. Mains served and eaten in was quite sometime before our plates were cleared and even longer before our sweets were served. Buy now we had been sitting at the table for 3 hours, which was quite a long time. We did order more drinks, including cocktails, for the birthday boy, which was served incomplete, missing the garnishs and straws, no communication as to if we wanted an alternative, it would have been nice to have the option. The food was good, no complaints what so ever on what we had to eat, it was the service that was not up to it's usual standard.

Pie night is not to be missed! We managed to squeeze in for a quick pie tonight and was suitably impressed. It was very busy but the staff were friendly and looked after us well. 2 pies and 2 soft drinks for £25 was amazing value - both pies were filled to the brim and took about 30 mins. As they are all cooked to order no problem there at all. Lovely fresh vegetables and super chips too. We have been before about a year ago and it has improved since then, quicker food but no compromise on quality or quantity.

This is the only place I have a takeaway from there food is amazing cooked to order delivery us always spot on

We have being visiting this restaraunt for years and it has been lovely. But we visited today and the manner of certain members of staff leaves a lot to he desired. Nobody in only us, not much choice on the menu, smaller portions and extra cost for condiments. Could be such a busy place if run properly such a shame. We certainly won't be back anytime soon!

Its a great place to meet up family or friends. Staff are friendly and give a great service. Nothing is never to much trouble. Always there when need them. 5 stars all the way

This pub had been recommended to us for Sunday lunch so we booked and werent disappointed. Turkey was plentiful, my partner had pork which was great, the veg was also excellent and the staff were very friendly and polite. We will be back soon.

Very bad experience, order a pizza but it was burned and there was not a single stuffing in veg pizza

visited today with a friend had chips and peas and the drink and it was reasonably priced. Food was cooked. loverly best fish and chips. I have had in a very very long time. will definitely be returning when we are in the area again well done

Popped in yesterday for a few bits and pieces. Was served on the till by a very lovely young lady. Made my experience very pleasant. She was chatty, cheerful, friendly and super helpful. Thank you for being so lovely!

Small, no frills, friendly cafe in the centre of Ripley. Cheap eats galore all served quickly and efficiently. We had a fried egg roll and a chip butty - both really good. And we just had to have 'lunch pudding' (my husbands term!) - its never too early for sponge pudding and custard!? Well worth a visit. You won't leave hungry!