The best restaurants serving British food in Amber Valley East Midlands

So we were stopping here after visiting family in the area and we were on the way home. It was a very quiet afternoon. Some might not like that it's quiet but for us it was perfect. It's a bit strange inside as it's half-pub, half Travelodge but despite hesitations we found it t be perfect for what we wanted (i.e. a snack and rest after a long journey). We had the 3 plates deal (I think it was for £14-£15) and it was plentiful for the two of us. I can see why this is rated the no. 1 spot in the area.

Can't comment on food as not tried it, but the drinks and entertainment are good

Sunday lunch poor , small portions , of meet , chicken was I bit of breast and a chick leg . had to ask for extra veg for a group of 10 only bought one bowl out needed extra gravy only bough 2 gravy boats for a table of 10 . Mash was an extra instead of standard ! Price of spuds could make this as standard not an extra feel a bit cheated .

This cafe was such a big disappointment and not what you would expect. This is more like a transport cafe than a place synonymous with high quality offerings. It damages the experience, expectations and brand of Denby - a well loved, high quality and respected brand in England and throughout the world. People aspire to have Denby pottery in their homes because the quality is second to none and has a rich history of beautiful designs. So…….when visiting Denby you would expect this quality and attention to detail to flow throughout their shops here….. not true. The cafe really lets down the image and whole experience of Denby. They may use Denby pottery in the cafe but that is the only decent thing there. It’s like stepping into an old transport cafe and canteen. Awful table and chairs, very poor decor and design. The coffee was terrible and food was…. Transport cafe food. The staff desperately need training in almost every area of service. And the toilets ? Very dirty. Enough said… Senior managers and owners of Denby surely can’t take any pride in this cafe. It’s an embarrassment to the brand.

I am not a regular but I have attended regularly enough to view some other reviews - especially about staff - with skeptasism. I have always found the staff perfectly polite, friendly and outgoing. They always accommodate my requests and when I have had special moments - if never occasions - staff have been very accommodating and, more than that, seemed happy to be a part of a happy moment. Food and drink prices comparative to quality leaves me agog because they could be charging so much more - and yet they do not. They are part of the local community and seemingly have the community in mind with their pricing. They also seek to keep it local with their purchasing too. I've yet to purchase from the external artists, etc., that (presumably) rent space in the gift shop but its always a great little space to peruse and I am sure it will come up good for many gift seekers. As a veggie it's a shame I cant put more detail into my review but I do love their platters. I regularly buy a platter to take away when I need a quick foodie present (made on site, no less). When I want to treat or cleanse myself a fruit platter is equally excellent value, visually appealing and tasteful. The hot chocolates look 'something else'. It breaks my heart that people would visit a certain chain coffee shop over the Brown Bear. Let's support independents better, because they are, well, better!

Glad to say the Poet and Castle is back on the map, Been twice now for Sunday lunch and both times it was very good.

Good value for money. I have enjoyed all my visits there

Where to start! I didn't see one member of staff smile and it was so slow. There were 9 of us wanting tea, coffee and scones. There were only a couple of members of staff so we had to queue very slowly to order and pay, then queue very slowly to get our drinks. The tables still had used cups etc to clear away and we all thought the prices were high for what we got. I paid almost £4 for a standard latte! In the garden centre itself the prices again were very high. The ladies toilets were disgusting! Out of 3 toilets one had no paper, and the large bin for putting the paper hand towels in was so full it was overflowing. This was at 11.30 am so I would say the toilets hadn't been check at all that morning they were a disgrace! I bought a birthday card and they didn't even put it in a bag even though it wasn't wrapped in cellaphane. We won't be going there again

Came in with my son and next-door neighbour I had the steak pie and she had chips and fried bread we have both been really sick straight after leaving the restaurant will not be coming again

Mi familia y yo tuvimos una oferta groupon aquí. Al llegar todo parecía bien, nos presentó los menús sólo para descubrir que no eran ofreciendo lo que había en la oferta groupon. El primer plato llega, que parecía fantástico darnos muchas esperanzas para el resto de nuestra comida. El campo principal tomó 40 minutos si no más en llegar, por que hacía frío. El papa puré parecía smash, y todos nuestros platos principales se veía como la comida que te dan en un 3,99 todo lo que pueda comer restaurante. El cerdo pedimos, que no estaba en el menú, pero el groupon ofrecen, era insípido. no devolverlo, ya que no queríamos esperar otra hora para nuestra comida. Cuando pedir bebidas principales ups, la camarera se le olvidó nosotros así que esperamos otra media hora. Una comida de 2 platos tardaron 2 horas, lo que es una vergüenza. sólo había 4 mesa por lo tanto no había excusa. Entiendo que tenían un comedor separado; así que ellos no quieren clientes groupon cerca pagadores personas completos. No vayas aquí. No malgastes tu dinero. La comida nos dejó 2 de nosotros enferma. Estos chefs necesita formación adecuada, por lo que el personal.

Order 4 cans of carlsberg export 4.8 they sent cheaper carlsberg pilsner 3.4 at same price as the 4 8 export no more orders of me

Great, well cooked breakfast that arrived promptly. Good service as usual. It was busy as usual but lots of seating and all in an amazing garden centre. Well recommended.