North East Derbyshire
The Blue Stoops

The Blue Stoops

High Street, S18 1PX, North East Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Pizza • Mexican • Seafood • European


"As a solo business traveller, I spend a lot of nights eating alone in restaurants. This means I have plenty of opportunities to experience and observe a pub/restaraunts offering. Whether eating alone, as a couple or as a party, I would THROUGHLY RECOMMEND The Blue Stoops for a meal/night out. The building is presented beautifully, with twinkling lights on the oak beams, accentuating the low ceilings and architecture. The service from Harry and Charlotte was efficient, unrushed (I had chosen a table for 6, but there was no indication that I needed to move on any time soon) and very friendly. Watching Harry (who only started working there 2 days ago) going from table to table with drinks and dishes, and Charlotte doing the same and, as hostess, glide between tables checking if everything was ok or if anyone needed anything more, was a delight. No one showed any indication that they were waiting for or annoyed at lack of service. The food was amazing! It is clear the Chef and supporting kitchen staff have a pride in what is produced. I had one of the Big Yakitori Sticks the Big Sweet Chilli Chicken Stick, which was more than enough without the 2 sides that are included. The bar service was impeccable. There was such a lot of choice, I was spoilt. Then finally, on paying the bill, I was given a small paper bag of sweets to take away and enjoy. Such a sweet (excuse the pun) touch. I was reluctant to leave (but need to be fresh go the next day of meetings) and I’m hoping my company send me to the area again so I can go back to The Blue Stoops. 100 out of 10."

The Fox Goose Inn

The Fox Goose Inn

Pudding Pie Hill, North East Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Cheese • Salads


"My wife and I visited this lovely clean Inn for my birthday treat organised by my daughter and Lynn the manager. The table was booked for 6.30.On arriving it was very quiet but of course it was quite early evening. The lady behind the bar gave us a lovely greeting served us drinks and the gave us the option of seating, as it was quite a cold evening we chose to sit near the wood burning fire. We indicated that we were ready to order, Lynn presented us with the menu and we both selected the Lamb trio. Lamb fritter, a miniture pan of shepards pie and lamb joint. We didn't have to wait very long before the food arrived my goodness the plate looked delightful, complete with 2 large pieces of lamb joint carrots, green beans and luscious gravy. I have to say that this was one of the finest meals I have had the pleasure of eating in many years. The lamb was cooked to perfection and slightly pink, the shepherds pie tasted beautiful and even a simple fritter tasted very special. In addition to having a fabulous meal perfectly cooked the Manager Lynn could not have been more helpful, checking to see if everything was ok, a real professional in the true meaning of the word. We live in Derby about 40 minutes away but I would definately make my way to the Fox Goose should we be in that area. Highly recommended. A big thank you to Lynn for helping my daughter to arrange this surprise and to the chef for making my birthday surprise lovely."

The Peacock Inn

The Peacock Inn

School Hill, North East Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British


"The menu offered a good selection for both meat lovers and vegetarians. I opted for the prawn cocktail, which was delicious and beautifully presented. I also tried the hot salmon salad, but I’m not sure why it was labeled as "hot" since everything was served cold and lacked any sharpness. The salad itself was pleasant, and I ordered a side of potatoes that were cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, there was an overwhelming amount of salt present in many of the dishes. We also ordered a halloumi burger and fries, which were practically inedible due to the excessive salting. It seemed like there may have been a mistake in the kitchen, or perhaps the cook was distracted and added salt twice. We even requested another serving of fries that were less salty, which we may or may not have "borrowed" from a neighboring table! On the positive side, the chicken wings, sausages, and regular burgers were well-executed. However, I was really looking forward to trying the waffle with strawberries and ice cream, and I was let down. It came with just one strawberry, which was perfectly ripe and nicely presented, but really? Just one strawberry hardly qualifies as “berries.” I had assumed the ice cream would be vanilla, but it turned out to be a salted caramel flavor instead, which would have been nice to know either from the menu or the waitress. The waffle itself, however, was warm, fresh, and perfect. Overall, it was a great disappointment given the potential this restaurant has."