The best restaurants serving British food in Littleover Derby East Midlands

We decided to book a last minute lunch here on a Sunday. Our table was hooked for 12pm, when the pub opened and we were surprised at how many people turned up for when the doors opened. As we walked in we were welcomed by the most friendly staff who showed us where our tables was and explained the process of ordering your carvery and drinks at the bar, then go and get your food when the queue isn't too big. We were with our two young children and went straight to get our food. It was delicious, 3 choices of meat, Yorkshire puddings, crackling and Stuffing. Then the range of vegetables and accompanying sauces was brilliant too. We were so impressed by the price, wonderful staff and delicious food. We will definitely be back!

Well what a sad review to write. The team have been pulled apart under the closure terms, many of which have been made redundant from a career they have worked in for decades. Until the news it has always been great food and great service. Understandable that they slipped a bit given the circumstances. Thank you all for your years of service to us all. All the best for the whole team for the future. Derby will miss The Mallard!

This is the nearest pub for me, we don’t go in anymore, but we called in just for a drink, I had a pint of Bass and to be honest it wasn’t very good, but it’s been the same now for years , that why we don’t bother anymore, the pub needs a refurb, and someone to take care of the drink they sell