The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

We came here on a Sunday lunch with the family. The eatery is true to its name, it’s definitely eccentric. The decor is whimsical with nods to Alice In Wonderland and Harry Potter. It’s quite a small place but it’s spread over two floors. The music can be slightly grating after a while but you soon zone it out. The majority of our party had the Tiddley Tea and we sure got tiddley after it! The cocktails are strong and served in cute tea pots. The food was tasty and had a great selection, and served in a traditional afternoon tea style. The food itself is prepared in house, so a deposit is needed if you make a booking. They also have special events throughout the year. I believe they get booked up pretty quickly so make sure you book in advance. Overall, a quirky place, with good food. It’s exactly what Northampton needs. Something different with a unique approach.

Really lovely place. We are visiting from Devon and stopped here for breakfast before heading to Alton Towers and had a great visit. Really helpful and friendly staff and tasty food

Recently had new landlord and landlady. Smartened the place up alot and very approachable. Great food ales and staff. Surroundings are top notch.

My wife contacted the Gardeners Arms at quite short notice for a celebration of my fathers life after his cremation. From the initial contact and on the day, nothing was too much trouble. The buffet was superb and the staff friendly and accommodating. Thank you

4 of us staying in a nearby cottage called in for an evening meal.We hadn't booked, but we're given a nice table in the small bar,near the woodburner. We ordered from the simple menu, and all enjoyed their chosen meal. The draught beer went down well too. The prices were very resonable, main course probably average £10, that's good There days. There was a nice buzz in the bar, we'd go there again no problem.

Donner wrap and chips and battered sausage was a lot better then expected 🤝pretty sure I’ve ordered here before and liked it

El más pequeño, y me refiero a la porción más pequeña de pescado que he visto en una comida para llevar, sin excepción. Ni siquiera hubiera sido suficiente para mis 7 años. Las patatas fritas estaban bien. Sabor promedio. Definitivamente no molestará de nuevo.

We had a delicious festive baguette with side salad sat out in the courtyard to enjoy the atmosphere. Good selection of light lunches. Part of the Cromford Mills.

Love this restaurant so much ! Stunning views of rhe glorious grounds . Elegant decor and amazing food and service. It’s also great for afternoon tea ! The pink lounge is so pretty ! I got married there in 1999 . Branston Hall is a very special place in my heart .

Dan was serving behind the bar today and nothing was too much trouble. Really nice chap. Great beers and patio area. Ample car parking

I ordered via deliveroo. I wanted chicken meat and salad x 2 ..impossible to order the salad apparently so had to go in to collect the free salad as meat only had been delivered. Was charged for one salad?? The deliveroo page is hopeless. The salad and chicken were really nice buy a farce to get . Deliveroo are awful

Went with friends , we were all so dissapointed , the food was cold , only one veg which was cauliflower which I don't like , all I had was 2 tiny slices of pork and roast potatoes , I was still hungry when id finished so were my friends so we went off to another place for a hot pudding , never again , disgusting food

lovely community pub we stopped by on our way to Norfolk. Delicious food and friendly staff, dogs welcome. Would absolutely recommend.

Staff were really friendly and helpful. Hot chocolate was perfect, good froth and very chocolatey. Fry up was good, alternative food choices offered when I explained I did not want certain items.

Proper old school caff... quality fry up, thes best I've had for ages! The chef was a nice guy, friendly, polite and very professional! Food was cooked to perfection too....