Paul Cocker Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Was at The Wortley Arms for Sunday lunch this week. As usual (I've been a few times now) the beef was good quality, pink and tender. Very large home made Yorkshire puddings and a stacked plate full - all made me very happy, plus they now have Wards on draft! They also seem to serve until 4 now but I would suggest phoning to book as it was still busy. Bonus for me is I live round the corner so no hardship but still don't think you can beat it. Price is on the high side for Sunday lunch but I believe you get what you pay for and I rarely enjoy 'all you can eat' or BOGOF lunches, they just seem to lack quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isbilir Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I recommend Lloyds in the centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyLarone Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 The Old Pump, in Barlow between Sheff and Chesterfield is good but out of the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTrigger Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Waggon and Horses on Abbeydale Road by Millhouses Park is nice. Especially on a decent day as it sits practically in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon26 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 The Old Pump, in Barlow between Sheff and Chesterfield is good but out of the way Have you been recently? I went a few weeks ago and felt it wasn't as good (smaller portions and increased prices). It was ok but not as excellent as it was. I hope this was a one off as it was one of my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa014 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 thanks for that insite review i agree not many apresheate the classics and good home cooking to many try to do oto much at a high costs and dont care if people dont return, ive tried the red lion in the last 6 months it is under new owner and the menu has changed and its know cheep and nasty its a shame as i liked it as it used to be but i am going to give that chease one a try ill let you know what my exsperance was like, in a insite i like a good view so a city exsperance is not for me unleass it has a nice open fire rustic feel inside where cn enjoy the inside and not want to be rushed to leave, i like a good old homly feel so a deco is a must for me unless it has a peek hills or lake view where you can enjoy a nice outdoor sunny sunday meal. Should be at home for sure, but failing that, I will offer my advice. I read through the previous threads and the first thing that struck me is it depends on what your reference points are. Take my bruv for example. I could take him to the cheapest, nastiest theme pub, feed him on frozen scampi peas and oven chips and he'd love that just as much as if I took him to a top starred Michelin restaurant. And if that's what he likes then who am I to say he's wrong? There's no accounting for personal taste sometimes. I'll tell you what my reference points are first. I grew up on bread and dip (minus the bacon) and now find myself travelling the world staying in top hotels on business and dining in top restaurants. What I've learned is that good food can be found at all levels be it cheap and basic or expensive and fancy. I don't mind shelling out for a really special dining experience, I do mind shelling out for below par food and service. Usually, if I'm eating out, I like to have something at least as good, if not better, than I could do at home. Otherwise, why bother? OK, so to my recommendations: A number of you have mentioned places like Fox House, Dore Moor, Peacock at Owler bar. Fine - yes, they are o.k. They are theme pubs and there are dozens of them all over the country offering exactly the same menu at similar prices. Not too expensive, not too cheap. Somewhere in the middle. And the same can be said of the food. It won't disappoint, but it won't be the most earth shattering experience either. But you can expect decent fare, nice surroundings and pleasant service. The Chequers at Froggat is a step up from these in terms of its food, but oh dear, the service is very poor. If you dare to order a starter expect to spend at least half a day there. I'm afraid they just can't cope, especially at busy times. I've waited almost 1.5 hours for a starter and then they tried to rush us from the table at the main course because they'd got others waiting for it. What a shame. Nice menu, decent food, awful service. There are 2 interesting newcomers on the scene around Sheffield recently, both pubs owned/part owned by the Thornbridge brewery. The Cricket Inn at Totley Bents and The Coach and Horses at Dronfield. If it's the best beer in the country you're after, look no further. The Kipling and Jaipur brews in particular are sensational. The Coach and Horses does very nice food too, but beware the closing times. I ordered at 8.31pm on a busy saturday evening and was refused because they stop serving at 8.30. (No matter that I'd waited 3 or 4 minutes at the bar first). Such pedantry is only found in England eh? The Cricket Inn has a tempting menu, with a twist. Sometimes that twist is a bit unfortunate, as in ordering beefburgers for our kids only to find they came heavily spiced and the kids couldn't eat them. Or, a steak and kidney pie, that actually isn't a pie but has some sort of flat hard crispy top on it. Personally, I like traditional food to be just that, traditional. So I don't see the point in messing about with old traditional favourites to get a different slant on things. The food at the Cricket Inn is also very expensive and I'm not sure it's worth it - but, lots like it, so you might want to try? A previous contributor mentioned the George & Dragon at Wentworth. I have to agree wholeheartedly. It's a spit and sawdust sort of place that serves up big portions of homely, traditional fare. No fuss, no pretence, just good, solid home cooked food. Reminds me a little bit of another favourite place, The Cheshire Cheese on Edale Road, Hope. (No, not the one as you come into Castleton, that's different, that's "Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese"). The Cheshire Cheese serves up hearty fare for walkers descending down from Win Hill and the like. Big coal fires, hearty plates of Roast Beef with big Yorkshire puds, home made puddings. Lovely! Wish there were more places like this. The Red Lion at Litton used to be in a similar vein at one time but I've not tried it for some while now. I gather it's under new ownership so any reports welcome please. On the hotel scene one of my favourites is still Hassop Hall. Not because the food is outstanding, it's ok, but not outstanding. But the overall experience, surroundings etc all adds to the occasion. On gastropubs, well... I tried Rowley's at Baslow. It's ok if you like to be called "guys" regardless of whether you are male or female. The service is young and snazzy, the wine list is, err...well, cheap and nasty, and the food is moderately good. I'd prefer the Devonshire Arms at Beeley anytime. Nice range of food from simple snacks to the real thing - good wines, nice atmosphere. I'm sure there are many I've missed, so let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingaNinga90 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 one of the best pubs ive been to is ridgeway arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercard Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I recommend Lloyds in the centre i know this place, thanks for your recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junction1 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 are you mad. its a right dump Thank god for that, I was beginning to think that I had been to a different pub, IMHO it's absolutely crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyTup Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 this thread is way out of date now. I think there may be other threads on a similar topic that are more current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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