The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

Mum went there last week for lunch and raved about it so took us there for family dinner. Often if the food is good the ale selection can be lacking, but I got there early to find 6 real ales of excellent quality. Our party of 4 all had different meals and we were all greatly impressed and loved that you can have smaller plate meals of the main courses for those with a smaller appetite. Very friendly service too, it's a cute old pub with lovely beer garden and a decent car park. I know this looks like a paid review but it completely exceeded my expectations and i'll definitely be back.

This was a bit of a trip down memory for us, the Holly Bush was a regular haunt for me 50 years ago, way before providing food was necessary to stay in business and I must say the transition you've made is commendable, your food, service and value for money is fantastic and we will definitely recommend and use you again. Thank you

Waited over an hour for food, when it eventually arrived it was over cooked and tasteless. Not a friendly atmosphere for a Country Pub.

Amazing venue, in the Derbyshire countryside. They have upgraded the afternoon tea to add sausages rolls and soup, very nice touch.

As a family of 4 we had a lovely Sunday dinner. Great service, food lovely and value for money, we will definitely go again. We was surprised there was not more people there. Finished off by a lovely walk around Melbourne.

I visited Stapleford Park with a family group - my wife, son and girlfriend and my father-in law and his wife. We wanted to celebrate my son’s girlfriend’s birthday with a special occasion visit because, being Australian, she relished the idea of doing something typically English. The venue itself is undoubtedly impressive, but the afternoon tea experience was very disappointing. On arrival there was no proper welcome from any member of staff engaged in afternoon tea service. We were shown to our table and given a briefing from a senior staff member. After this, the level of service was virtually non-existent. Nobody asked whether everything was OK, whether more or any different teas were required. Amazingly, for this type of event, only one type of tea per person was offered. The sandwiches were unappetising, and cakes decidedly unimpressive. My father-in-law who is 98 went to the bar to settle the bill, and it was only a few days later that he showed us he’d been charged 6 x £41, plus a service charge of £30. He wasn’t told about the service charge when paying. We were outraged at the underhand way this charge had been levied, and also the fact that there was no relationship between the charge and the poor service we had received. The service charge was later refunded following a phone call by my wife. There are obvious signs of weak management and poor staff training here. Avoid if you’re looking for a more rewarding experience.

Friendly pub vibes food is very good. Beer is probably looked after. Staff is the best in town for serving with a smile and very friendly

After a lay off from George’s Allestree for around 6 months or more due to cold food I thought I would give it another chance. Never again, food was cold again, so that’s that.

Both had Steak and Ale pie, meat melted in your mouth, service excellent, definitely worth another visit. The portions very generous.

Just visited here late for four fantastic fish and chips portions The gentleman really looked after us and was very kind, sorry I didn't get his name. Thank you also to the young lady behind the bar.

could hardly hear the girl taking our order over the music. The woman had asked her to serve us. Staff were all sat down. 2 of the meals were meant to come with peas, we got side salad. small portions for the price.

It used to be a great stop off for lunch post a Bradgate morning walk . It was always packed with locals as well as visitors wanting lunch . We noticed it when we walked in ……hardly anything in the display cabinet bar a dozen small quiches and not much of a cake selection . No specials either ! No hot food could be ordered before 12 so we had tea …..no China cups and lots anymore either . When it reached 12 one of us had the house burger …..came in a dried out toasted bun with a lettuce leaf, small piece of tomato and a bit of onion . Salsa on the side . The bun was dry and tasted old , it could have done with mayo or something to spruce it up and soften the blow . It wasn’t good at all . The other had quiche and salad which was ok - a good portion of chips and salad . The service could be better , the tea came out with what was clearly a damaged cup but no attempt to replace it . We asked for some tap water …….10 minutes and nothing , clearly it had been forgotten , even though they were not busy. Asked again and it did arrive . No one at any point asked how our food was , they were quick to clear our table of food plates so we also made a quick exit . As it wasn’t busy it should have made us wary and overall I’m afraid if this is the new standard it isn’t longed for this world . Two generations of my family have lived in the village and this was always a welcome trip . Not now - sorry but give it a miss.

Good proper pub. Music, pool table, darts.

Food is absolutely rubbish chicken ceaser salad just red cabbage tomato and onion 3 cubes of chicken a bit of bacon avoid at all cost