This pub has been under new ownership since 2015 and had a much needed makeover last year. The new…read moreowners have truly reinvented the traditional English country pub, it has been sympathetically renovated to the highest standards and ties in wonderfully with the existing features and country surroundings. The new extended restaurant is a stunning light space, Chef Gareth Ward continues to produce innovative menus and consistently delicious food - trust me, you will be spoilt for choice! The bar serves excellent cask ales and craft beers and an impressive drinks menu - 3 pages of speciality gins, Monkey 47 a particular fave of mine - this alone is worth the 5 stars!!

Great food, very well priced for such a high calibre. Nicely located with quaint furnishings and…read morefine cask ales. A reccommend

For a restaurant predicated on connectivity, it's pretty terrible. No cell signal and WiFi is…read morehorrible. Half the QR codes are missing for associated seats. With customers ordering and serving themselves, staff couldn't even deliver the drinks correctly. Food was mislabeled and untimely. This place needs a massive overhaul to come into the 21st century. Touch screens, charging stations (for guests who have been in the park all day and have to use their phones to order), and basic staff training are all lacking. Also, tough to send drinks requiring a bottle cap opener which is not available at the table... would not recommend this place.

It's a fun gimmick, but the food is deeply underwhelming. I got a burger and it had about the taste…read moreand consistency as a big piece of beef jerky.

Oooh this pub is looovely, especially on sunny days when you can sit outside in their garden…read more They seem to cater to both locals (lots of old folks) and people like us who were driving though. The staff were all very welcoming, and we were all really impressed with the friendly, efficient service. The menu was full of English comfort foods...and they executed everything beautifully. Just look at my photos to get an idea...I tried the goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel, which came balanced on potatoes and perfect ratatouille. If you ever find yourself in this part of the country, it is definitely worth popping in here for some lunch! *Pro tip: It sounded like they get very booked up in the evening, so ring ahead to ensure you get a table!!

A very busy Old English pub doing Great food and Great Beer(Cask Marque)…read moreYvonne and Gary run a first class pub and have a great team working with them. If going for a meal ring and book it gets busy at the weekend!! always a good sign.

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

We happened on this pub on a Saturday afternoon after going for a walk around Doveridge (which…read moreitself is very pretty with lots to see). The pub is village inn and is very quant. The menu is full of proper pub food which is not trying to be something is it not. It serves honest home cooked food not like the usual chain pubs. We had fish and chips the fish was nice big beer battered and cooked just right so the fish was nice and moist and the chips were like what my nan used to cook. And we had a Chicken pie which we asked what as in it and were told just Chicken and tarragon but the chef can put in mushrooms is you like. So that tells you it is not a ping pub. The chicken in the pie was tender and very flavoursome and the veg and chips again were excellent. They have different themed nights like Ruby Tuesday for a curry and chippy tea for a Friday. All in all the pub was clean and well laid out, toilets were very clean with a very large picture of a fly fisher man on the wall (Bit strange). Staff were lovely and very attentive. All in all an excellent experience and I will say we will defiantly visit again as it is only two villages away might get a taxi next time and have a nice relaxing night out.

Despite being the UK's premier theme park, Alton Towers is located in the middle of the…read moreStaffordshire countryside. A little hodge podge of supporting industries - B&Bs, pubs, etc have popped up in the surrounding area to support the visitors to the park I usually stay in a B&B near the park and am usually searching for somewhere to have dinner nearby if I can't be bothered to drive to one of the larger entertainment areas near Stoke-on-Trent I discovered the lovely little restaurant at the Bulls Head in the charming village of Alton just down the road. It's also a B&B and a pub but the restaurant is an excellent choice for an evening meal. There is limited seating so it's best to book They serve British classics but these are well cooked and showcase local produce. Recommended if you're in the area

We were looking for a pub meal with a nice pint and we found it here. Excellent food at great…read morevalue. Staff polite and helpful. This was the third pub we tried, and for us it was the clear winner. They also cater for B&B which is handy for visitors to Alton Towers. Recommended.

A lovely little country pub with a twist…read more In amongst the standard fayre The Wheatsheaf has an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu. The vegan menu is mostly pub grub favourites but fantastically prepared with real attention to detail. Lasagna; burgers; lentil fritters etc. You can also choose from a variety of faux cheeses and can have such rare treats as vegan cheesey chips; cheesey garlic bread; bespoke vegan pizzas and so on. From memory they also have vegan beers. Highly recommended but make sure you book well in advance as it's (deservedly) popular. ****** SADLY THE WHEATSHEAF HAS NOW CLOSED ******

From the owner: A real ale pub offering good homemade food. Our meats are locally sourced as are our ales. We have…read morean excellent menu for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs too. We do allow well behaved dogs into the pub but not during food service, you are more than welcome to have them in the garden.

First time at this pub. Taken aback by the quality of food and number of real ales. They also have…read moreSan Miguel on draught. Pub not much to look at from outside but worthwhile stopping for a drink at least. Prices are pretty much average for both drinks and food. My wife fancied an Eton Mess which wasn't on the menu. The waitress said they would make one if she wanted! Overall, I would place the quality of food in the "restaurant" bracket, definitely NOT pub grub!

From the owner: The Bluebell Inn has a fantastic reputation for great food and with over 40 main courses, including…read morefood for special diets, there's something for everyone. We also host 2 beer festivals every year.

Dog-friendly village pub. Just as a pub should be: charming, friendly, and comfortable - with real…read moreale. You'll get a warm welcome from the locals and feel at home immediately. You can tell by the stone walls it's the real thing. Not many of these locals around any more.

What a great find. A pub since 1661, this quintessential community gathering place…read moreeven has an outdoor patio, garden, and most importantly, a car park! Real beer (!) games area, and charming lounge - complete with red leather Chesterfield sofas. We got a warm welcome from the staff and had a great time chatting with a number of locals. This is what a pub should be! Charming, charming, charming. I only wish we'd planned more time in the area.

Stumbled across this place completely by accident! Mrs G and I decided to take a nice drive through…read morethe beautiful Peak District on a gorgeous sunny December day. First stop was Matlock - cute little village, powerful river flowing though town, nice views all around. We wanted to have lunch but hadn't really seen anything and so we decided to head to Bakewell (about 20 minutes drive) when I noticed a classy, inviting, purple sign by the road "The Orangery". We quickly turned around and are so glad that we did! We had a really GREAT lunch and have already booked again for Christmas Eve when our daughter and new husband visit. It may sound odd but it used to be part of a very prestigious school for over a century - the most famous "Old Girl" was Richmal Crompton who wrote all the "William" books that I devoured as a kid. Now the whole complex is basically a old peoples home (Man are they lucky!!). So the lunchgoers were, on average, grey haired (but I am going that way too) - but it was fairly quiet in terms of lunchgoers and music (just the right volume - Christmas songs, Wham and many many more of the favorites. The restaurant drips class, the bistro also (full bar). A wide selection of offerings _ I seriously wanted the prawn curry but got lured into a Christmas special. Wonderful staff, great food, excellent service - and beautiful nooks for a quiet or romantic lunch. Try it you'll like it! Two big thumbs up Review #108 2019