Sunday, 4 January 2009

The Barrell Inn, Bretton, Derbyshire

Pub on top of hill, on a clear day 5 counties can be seen
Excellent cutlery, same as Eyre Arms
Food not served all day, but very good quality
Portion size good for the average person, we had just had a large sandwich and easily managed main course
Real fire
Excellent views
Dogs might be allowed
Friendly atmosphere
Service not the fastest front of house
Specials board
Definately worth a visit

Tuesday, 2 December 2008

Silly Moo's, Near Temple Normanton, Chesterfield

Sandwich shop
Excellent value for money
Ring and reserve service
Breakfast box - all you'd expect of a cooked breakfast, in a box with a large breadcake too
Small, large and extra large options of sandwiches available - extra large still only £3 ish
Selection of cakes, pasties, drinks also available
Cutlery comment not applicable though plastic cutlery is provided with breakfast boxes
No idea where the name originated or why

Sean's Bakery, Eccy Road, Near VW garage, Sheffield

OK not a restaurant - a sandwich shop - but most probably the best sandwich shop ever (closely followed by Silly Moo's - see seperate review)
Always busy
Cutlery comment not applicable
Excellent value for money
Excellent size for "large" - also large brown available in same size as large white - not commonly found
Home made everything - cakes, pies, egg mayo, bread - I think, chutney, cookie dough mix etc etc
Sean always greats you with a friendly smile no matter how busy he is
Hot roast pork or chicken sandwiches as well as all the obvious cold selections
Very difficult to go in for a sandwich and not come out with a piece of cake or onion bargi that you didnt know you wanted

Frankie & Bennies - Chesterfield/Sheffield

Excellent atmosphere
Excellent bar area
Bar snack menu
Drinks/Cocktail menu
Adequate cutlery
Kitchen can be seen from all around restaurant - watch for your meal popping up on the counter
Mixed platter starter a must everytime
Calzone, chicken and ribs, burgers our main favorites but pasta, salads and other options available - side of cheesy garlic bread with main course a must
You could come out hungry here but atmosphere makes up for this
Booth seating - we always request a booth
CD's available to buy to recreate the atmosphere at home
No specials board as such

Yorkshire Bridge Inn, Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire

Warm friendly atmosphere
Conservatory
Proper English Inn
Free Bread basket with meal (you do need to ask for this at time of order, details at back of menu)
Good quality cutlery
Specials board
Adequate portion size
Pudding or starter most likely to be required
Value for money
Good size car park
Beer garden
Walkers welcome
No mixed grill, Sunday roasts, salads, fish and chicken dishes - good selection
Vast array of jugs and collectibles all around pub including Rolf Harris original drawing above fire place

Little John, Hathersage, Derbyshire

Warm friendly atmoshpere
Adults Only Area
Family Area
Welcoming staff
Specials board
Huge menu
Pool Table
Booth seating
Adequate cutlery
Small car park
Excellent Value for money
Never leave hungry
Little John Mixed Grill, Sunday roasts, vegetable and chilli enchilada, tuna steak, lasagna, spaghetti bolognaise, chicken breast, cheesy garlic bread, salads, burgers - too much to mention.
Comedy locals
Walkers welcome
Dogs welcome

Eyre Arms, Calver Cross road, Derbyshire

Warm friendly atmosphere

Real fire

Specials menu

Excellent portion size

Excellent quality cutlery

Welcoming friendly staff

Good size car park

Never leave hungry

Excellent value for money



Special Prawn Salad for the ladies - half a french stick, a whole packet of prawns with king prawns and marie rose source, coleslaw, lettuce. tomatoes, fancy cucumber, orange, onion - all beautifully arranged on the biggest plate ever

Mixed Grill for the men - Chips, peas, salad, sausage, steak, chicken, pork chop, burger, onion rings, mushrooms - What more would you want, again all on the biggest plate ever

Other options include Giant Yorkshire Pudding, Sunday Roasts, Chilli con Carne - Basically something for everyone.

Starters and puddings also available, we always skip the starter and have Cheesecake, Lemon Meringue or ice cream if we have room - sometimes we dont and we can eat.