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Pub • Wine • Drinks • Dessert
"I visited the Calverley Arms for Sunday lunch with a friend. I've dined here several times before and noticed a noticeable improvement in the quality of the dishes this time. As usual for a Sunday, the restaurant was quite busy, so I recommend making a reservation. Our waitress was attentive and patient, and we both enjoyed a main course and dessert, along with two bottles of wine. The total bill came to just over £70. Despite the busy atmosphere, the staff never made us feel rushed to leave, which is often the case in other places. I will definitely continue to return to the Calverley Arms."
Pizza • Seafood • British • European
"Beautiful location, the lounge area is fantastic but we missed it until the end, so we could have enjoyed a coffee there. The restaurant area is nice, however, it could use some twinkly net lights on the stone wall to create a softer ambiance with some additional greenery."
Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"A fantastic stop between Loughborough and Nottingham! I opted for the A roads instead of the motorway and, feeling a bit hungry, I decided to pop into The Otter on a whim. The food is exceptional and very reasonably priced. Don’t miss the pie—it has a delightfully flaky, seed-seasoned crust, and even the carrots were sweet and tender. This place definitely surpasses my recent dining experiences. Expect to spend about £10–20 per person."
Pizza • Pasta • Tapas • Italian
"menu has been shortned and is more like a standard italian restaurant , only two specials , dinks service slow and some question on the measure given. we did not like the first table offered but were moved to another without question"
Beer • Wine • Italian • European
"When we arrived at the restaurant, we were disappointed to see a notice on the door stating that it had ceased trading on February 25th. The restaurant was locked up and we were very let down. Please remove them from your site to avoid this situation occurring again."
Pub • British • European • Vegetarian
"The Boat Inn is a lovely venue even on a cold wet December evening in the week before christmas and looked promising when we arrived at 7:30 pm the time I had chosen when making a booking through this web site the evening before. I was surprised that I needed to register my car but this process and the fact you need to do it was clear and straight forward. We were greated in a warm and friendly way and were expected, the place was busy but not packed, we had quite a small table where staff or other quests had to squeze past making it a bit uncomfortable especially when a biger table not in the throughfare remined empty through out our stay. It soon became apparent however that all was not well when other guests were asking where their meals or drinks were. We also had to remind the 2 serving staff that we had not received our drinks 20 minutes after placing the order. Our food did take quite a while to come, especialy the main course but apart from luke warm onion rings it was most enjoyable. This seems such a shame for such a great venue as when you look at comments on this web site from 12 months ago the problems appear to be the same even down to the cold onion rings ! I would go back to the Boat Inn especially in the summer but I would hope not to experiance the same problems again."
Pub • British • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"1st time there but my friend has been a few times. We got the Xmas feast 3 courses and weren't disappointed though parsnips could be cooked a little longer . The Turkey which I don't usually have was so moist it melted in your mouth. Try the Scallops and Prawn the jus was so tasty especially when I pinched 1 of my friend's finger toast . The Xmas pudding and sauce was perfect to finish off and they gave enough time to let you digest each course. Teresa our server was so friendly and funny. It made my experience even better. I bought 2 extra Turkey dinners to take away and the recipients said they really liked them. So well done to the Chef and team. I live too far away now.but next time I'm up visiting my friend we'll be back. Sorry no photo of the scallops and prawns or mushrooms."
Food • Steak • Pizza • British
"the boat inn is a beautiful place also on a cold wet December night in the week before Christmas and looked promising when we arrived at around 19:30 clock the time I had chosen during the booking by this website in the evening before. I was surprised that I had to register my car, but this process and the fact that they had to do was clear and straight. we were great in a warm and friendly way and expected the place was busy, but not packed, we had a small table where personal or other quests had to squeeze past to make it a little unpleasant, especially if a large table does not remember in passing through our stay empty. it soon became clear that everything was not good when other guests were asked where their meals or drinks were. we also had to remind the 2 employees that we had not received our drinks 20 minutes after the order. our food took a while to come, especially the main course, but apart from lukewarm tweebel rings it was most pleasant. this seems such a scandal for such a big venue as if they appear on this website 12 months ago the problems of being the same even up to the cold whirlpool rings! I would go back to the boat inn especially in the summer, but I would hope not to experience the same problems again."
Kebab • Halal • Steak • European
"I had not visited Roxy's Bistro since the Covid-19 lockdown. I went with a lifelong friend on a whim around midday with the intention of having a drink. We were excited to see Roxy and she visited our table and offered us the menu. We ordered drinks and the menu sparked our appetite. We ended up selecting items for a hearty late English breakfast which was always delicious and filling without being greasy. The locally produced sausages were particularly tasty. My friend noticed Roxy coming out of the kitchen with a plate of fish and chips, which he decided to try since it was priced at £8, similar to the breakfast items he had ordered. We placed our order for fish and chips as Roxy returned with our drinks. The fish and chips came out in a separate batch. My friend was not exaggerating about the size of the fish. The golden battered fish stretched practically the length of the plate and was thicker than anything I had seen from a fish and chip shop. It was served on a bed of homemade chips with a side of mushy peas and tartar sauce. The taste matched the presentation and we left feeling very satisfied. I highly recommend Roxy's for their high standards of quality meals, competitive prices, impeccable service, and 5-star hygiene rating. I am strongly considering renting Roxy's Bistro for a private birthday party to celebrate my retirement, and I am leaning towards having a buffet so that my friends can mingle and socialize. It would be a great experience to be served by the owner herself."
Pubs • Cafés • Seafood • Vegetarian
"What an amazing change. Not just the recent refurbishment which has made the whole place look bright and modern but the food was most excellent. We had not visited The Vine for a very long time and our last visits had not been good. So when looking for a place to take my elder mother in law for lunch we decided to give it another try. We went for the set lunch menus and the portions were not only more than ample but the food, including fish and chips alongside a chicken dish were excellent. Good portions, very hot, just cooked and really tasty. Thick pieces of fish and crunchy batter. My chicken breast was a good size and in a really tasty sauce. We followed it with mini puds and a hot drink. Lovely. We had the mini crumbles and custard. They were certainly not mini but they were the tastiest crumbles we had had for a good while. We loved that you could taste the sharpness of the fruit against the crumbly mixture. Joy. Can I also say I observed other customers food coming through and it all looked really ample in portion and of a very positive quality. So much so it made us say we will certainly visit again very soon. All of the staff we had contact with were pleasant and friendly. We could find no fault Strongly recommend"
Pubs • Steak • Pizza • Seafood
"First of all, there was only one poor girl front of house, Lianne, serving drinks, making coffee, taking food orders and serving table, and she did it brilliantly. We had booked a table, and ordered drinks, but still had a fair wait for food. I ordered the gammon and eggs, and a mountain of peas, and apart from a small ramekin of chips it was good. My wife ordered the Chicken Penang curry, which consisted of five strips of chicken, a solid fusion of rice, and lots of beans. As a side she ordered a ramekin of chips at £2.95. What a rip off!!! Our daughter ordered the Steak, chips and bearnaise sauce £20.20p. to be cooked medium rare which, was cold and over cooked. It was subsequently sent back. By the time the replacement steak had arrived my wife and I had nearly finished our meals and our daughter had lost her appetite!! In conclusion I would suggest that this establishment needs a good shake up, the food is definitely overpriced for a pub meal, and I would recommend anyone considering a meal in this pub to give it a wide berth."
Food • Fish • Coffee • Chicken
"We came here today for the first time and loved it! It's a hot day and the place was rammed when we arrived. We ordered food and were advised it would be 45 minutes and it was .. but it was worth the wait! Lobster and Prawn cocktail followed by Chicken Caesar salad and a freshly made southern fried chicken salad. The staff are non stop and under pressure yet still smiling! Dog friendly just made it perfect. Thanks"
Pubs • Full • Casual • Fast Food
"I regret that I have to significantly downgrade my previously glowing review. Very disappointing Sunday lunch experience at the Barge in Woolstone today. Dirty foggy glasses covered with specks of limescale and stubborn lipsticks stains, a House Pinot Grigiot that tasted like a cocktail of citric acid mixed with anti-freeze which made my taste buds shrivel, soggy roast potatoes, vegetables that tasted of water... But the drop too much was what was served to three of us as a Slow cooked half-chicken : little more than a rather dry and tasteless leg with a bit of breast attached! The Manager explained that this was the new spec of their supplier !! So be warned everybody, it sounds like a large leg now qualifies as half a chicken !!! I leave two stars because the staff is nice and the manager was kind enough to give us a discount, but I 'm sorry to say that I 've had better meals at Motorway services!"
Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican • European
"Wow! How have I lived in Ilkeston all of my life and never visited this place! I knew it had a great reputation, but I had never gotten around trying it myself. The choice of food was a little limited, but I have to say, all courses that everyone ate in my party was extremely well presented, tasted fantastic, and received favourable comments and feedback. The staff were pleasant and attentative too, making for a great experience. The price was extremely reasonable too. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Pubs • British • European • International
"We arrived a few minutes early and were happy to sit at the bar if needed while we grabbed a drink. We were greeted by a friendly face who said it was no problem and escorted us to our table. Charlie, our server, was helpful, cheerful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The meal was fantastic, offering good value for the portion size and how everything was cooked. All staff were attentive and happy to assist with anything we needed. Overall, it was a wonderful afternoon experience. Thank you so much! Parking is conveniently located right next to the restaurant with plenty of space and easy access."
Pub • Salad • Dining • International
"Food was very nice and all clearly cooked from ingredients on the premises. Slightly disappointed that three items from the menu were not available as they had run out (this was at 7.00pm on Saturday evening, I would understand if this happened later on in the evening). We found that the raspberries for one of the deserts were also unavailable. Another niggle is that bitter shandy is charged at the same price as a full pint. When asked if this was correct the barmaid told us that this is because lemonade costs the same as bitter. (Not sure if that is strictly true). Having said that service overall was good and the food was very good and would recommend a visit."
Wine • Steak • Coffee • Chocolate
"We chose Heanton Court as we have been before and had a good experience. We arrived and ordered drinks and had a bit of banter with the bartender. We were shown to the table, we were given a good amount of time to choose our food. The waitress was very nice. We ordered one Salmon and three Steak pie, we waited approximately 30 minutes when she returned and advised us that the order hadn’t gone through mean time they only had two pies. We reordered and received our food. After the main we ordered one sweet and coffees, the sweet arrived within minutes, we waited another 15 minutes but no coffee, when I asked she had forgotten about them. She did apologise and didn’t charge for the sweet and one of the mains. Although she was very polite and apologetic it marred our evening which was partly for Mother’s Day, but mainly our son was returning to Chicago. We like Heanton and enjoyed previous visits, I would just like the waitress to be a bit more attentive. Sorry for the rant. Thank you."
Pubs • Wine • Salad • Casual
"We don like the bugle Horn . But don't book via open table . They never had our booking . on their booking number or our name . I did receive the confirmation e mail and reminder . But they didn't have a record of it .So we got seated in the bar area Where we were on our own . The reception was quite cold could not accommodate us in the restaurant . We know it's a busy vintage in . They definitely not rushed off their feet . So that dammped little bit the whole experience"
Pubs • Steak • European • International
"I have visited the **** and Pheasant several times in the past few months. The service and food have been consistently excellent on each visit! The staff always goes above and beyond, are accommodating, and make you feel appreciated. Keep up the great work!"
Pubs • Steak • British • Desserts
"Our OpenTable booking failed as The Angel had no record of our booking but were able to accommodate us. Surroundings nice. Waitress friendly. Service diabolical. Slow (short-staffed maybe) and missing expected things like cutlery on the table, no offer of plates when we had sharing starters. Food took forever to come and arrived in dribs and drabs with long gaps in between. Food was overpriced and standard was low. My steak was tough and the worst I have had in a long time. Others in our group weren't impressed with their choices either. Definately won't bother again. Very disappointing."