This is such a charming pub. Well worth the trek I had to…read morefind it. It looks fantastic, a real gem and had such friendly people on both sides of the bar. I've got a smile on my face just writing about it! The selection of ales was a relatively familiar one, with a tasty exception in Golden Pippen, delicious. They had 5 others, including a couple that have to be brought up from the cellar in a jug (a few places locally do this and boast of doing this..not quite sure why it is such a big deal). Was surprised and happy to see Dark Star Hophead so far from home too. Quite a bit of food choice, including a selection of pies. I braved the game pie as it contained venison and pheasant, neither of which I had previously sampled. This was nice too. The pub really can do no wrong! It was seriously difficult tearing myself away from the Hollybush, to try some other local pubs.

The Holly Bush Inn is a rustic traditional pub in Makeney/Milford/Belper that is one of the…read moremainstays of any pub crawl between Derby and Belper (Belper has an alarmingly high number of good and great pubs for such a small town). The fairly cluttered layout identifies it as a historic pub, there are several designated areas so it won't get *too* loud even when busy [which it mostly is in the evenings]. Good food, wide variety of real ales and ciders on tap (large rather than particularly distinguished on my visit), good atmosphere. It's a 10 minute walk from the nearest bus station in Milford, a little remote and easy to miss (God bless Google Maps!). Very popular with the locals. There are several good pubs within a short radius (this one, the Strutt-on-Arms & the King Williams IV). Get a zig-zag ticket on the Sixes buses from Derby so you can hop on and off at the various stops of your crawl.

Great restaurant near where we are staying (Breadsall Priory)! Great atmosphere and great food…read moreselections. You can either have a reservation for full service or order at the bar and get food delivered to you. Food options were great, I went with the whole food salad with kofta and halloumi and the dish was just perfection in a plate for a salad! My colleagues ordered the steak pies and fish and chips! All looked amazing! Dessert sticky toffee and that was perfect ending to a great meal! Highly recommended for dinner or to hang out!! Dog friendly! And there is a car park!

We were in the Ashbourne area and in need of some food. It was a Sunday and past 1300 so we were on…read moreour way back into Derby when we desided to stop off at the Rose and Crown as every time we have driven past the car park has been packed. It was busy today but not quite as full. We went into the lounge and were greeted by very freindly staff. There was a carvery on and at £6.95 each we had to try it. The meat and Yorkshire Pud that were put onto our plate were well cooked and the meat was nice and tender we both went for Pork so I cannot comment on the beef the peices of Pork were a good size and enough meat for any healthy person. We then piled our plates with veg which were all cooked brilliantly and the roast potatos had a hint of garlic. We both cleared our plates and were well and trully stuffed. For drinks I had a Marstons pedigree which was just the right temparature and tasted very good. All in all for under £20 for a meal and a drink I must put this at the top of the list for a Sunday Carvery staff were nice food good and building clean and tidy.

A little gem of a gastro pub in the middle of nowhere. Booking definitely recommended. Food was…read moredelicious (and other people have said their Sunday roasts are the best around, although I haven't tried them myself). Fresh flowers in the toilets - THAT'S when you know you're somewhere nice!

A lovely old place, with fields surrounding. Gorgeous views. Staff were all very friendly, as were…read morethe locals in the pub. The food was excellent. An extensive menu of good food, freshly cooked, nice and hot(huge cooked breakfast too) and great value for money. The room we had was pleasant, had 2 windows, a four-poster bed, and a nice bathroom. Would definitely visit again.

Absolutely fantastic. So fantastic in fact, that I visited twice in one week…read more It's very, very nice inside. Cozy and cottage-y. It seems to be newly renovated. The food is STUNNING. On Boxing Day lunch time I had the special which was roast beef with mash and veg. I want it all over again as I type this. The meat was just outstanding. I also had parsnip soup to start. The soup was so good that I had it again when I returned later in the week. At lunch time again that week I had the traditional favourite sausage and mash. Wow. Just wow. Yummy sausages, creamy mash and crisp green peas. It doesn't get any more home cooked than that. A good selection of beer on tap including my favourite Peroni. There's plenty of parking, an outdoor play area for kids and the staff are always pleasant. This is a place I would return to again and again.

The Swan & Salmon is situated in the outskirts of the town centre, so is really best to drive to…read more There are several parking places situated out at the front. It is friendly and spacious with good seating set ups. I been several times in a group of ten or more people, and the food has always been excellent. The service is bordering on slow, but I believe this is due to the number of people in the group. The prices are very reasonable, and gives excellent value for money. There is a large outdoor area with a play area for the children. There is also outdoor seating. The staff are friendly and helpful. I think the only downside is the ordering system, you have to order at the bar, and this is difficult when in a large party.

This local pub has recently had a bit of a make over incorperating an out door decking section to…read morekeep the smokers happy! This is a pub where the locals go after work for a few pints. they show th emain football matches and at the weekend they have local bands playing. With a small dance area the jolly colliers offers entertainment for the local community. The pub is run by a local family and has a very friendly atmosphere. The only downside is the parking is very limited so you may have to park a few minutes walk from the pub itself.

Friendly pub, friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and really tasty food!read more

Eastwood has been long overdue a new pub to increase the range of Real Ale available in the town…read more Some pubs were worried that when the Wetherspoons opened (right next to Iceland) they may have to close due to custom being taken away, however I've not heard of any pubs closing yet. This Spoons has a smallish bar area with all new fixtures and fittings giving the place a classy look. Past the bar area is a large seating zone, with a mixture of small and big tables, and booths with their own lighting controls. Fancy! Beer selection is good as expected, I would like to see a few more interesting microbreweries on the taps but it's definitely a step in the right direction. The dessert and a coffee for £2.49 is a perfect pick-me-up at any time of the day or night.

Locals will bitch endlessly about this new addition to the High Street in Eastwood and yet you'll…read morecatch them in here 5 days a week. I love this place. It's the newest addition in a spot that is long overdue for a new fresh venue. It's cheap cheap CHEEEEEAAAAP and if nothing else that's a valid reason to visit. The food is great. The beer is great. It's always busy. Service is attentive and it's clean and modern. There's a special on everyday of the week. Drinks, food, and a daily food+drink deal on offer. At around six quid for a meal and a pint I can't see what all the griping is about. I've eaten a variety of the daily deals, chicken, curry, beef, and they have all been lovely. Sure it's a bit sterile but you can't beat it for value. No music (who cares?), a tv, good wifi, clean and spacious.