Derwent Arms

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   Simon

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, amazing value. Lisa was brilliant, we arrived early but that was np, best Sunday dinner in ages. Good sized portions with a good selection of veg. Leek dish was amazing & cauliflower cheese we also brilliant
   

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   Ben

   Yorkshire3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food nice and tasty Drinks nice Definitely coming again Sometimes go like 3 times a week
   

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   Sophie

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food is to die for!! Food, service, everything was impeccable! Will certainly be returning :)
   

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   Jacqueline

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went in between Christmas and New Year with family. Lovely meal, friendly service. Food was of very good standard. Enjoyed not having to cook. We be returning in the future.
   

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   Julie

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food an great service, would definitely have Christmas dinner there again . Thought was good price too . Thank you to Simon, Charlie an all the staff
   

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   Laura

   Yorkshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Came for christmas dinner was very busy but we were seated at the back which was lovely and well decorated. We were offered our processco but then they offered the children orange juice I did say its not imcluded with their meal and they have drinks we had just bought. At the end 8.55 was added to the bill for 3 orange juice. I did quibble it and the lady serving admitted fault and the money was returned. But did feel cheeky to add on I appreciate its Christmas day but they choose to be open and we pay a lot. We also did not receive our leeks or cauliflower with the meal. My partner had one almost whole rock hard parsnip. And there was a long wait between our meals and the childrens Otherwise staff were friendly the meal was mostly enjoyable we would like to try a meal in the week some time as appreciate mistakes were made due to it being a busy xmas day Other than this staff were friendly the srartee
   

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   Kevin

   Essex10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Two of the staff were vaping - this didn't feel great, especially as we approached the bar at first only to see the person behind it burp out a cloud of smoke. It was pretty loud, but it's christmas... and the eating area was slightly quieter. Not much room to put our feet under the table as it had a large base and we were not on chairs that could be moved. I'm veggie and asked whether the first jug of gravy brought was veggie or not - I was told it was, and I used it, requesting my mum's meat gravy. After we'd started eating, an identical jug of identical gravy arrived for my mum (not veggie). A few moments later, a completely different jug of much thicker gravy arrived which I was told was veggie, so it is possible that I've eaten meat gravy! The starters were reasonably tasty, but both the mains (turkey and the mushroom bourguignon) were bland. Only the sprouts tasted of anything. Desserts good. Staff seemed a bit pressured, but we accept it was super busy. I know the above seems picky, but A) a review was requested; and B) if we don't say how it was, then others can't decide - overall, we gave it 5/10 in our experience of xmas lunches.
   

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   Ruth

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Christmas dinner here , everything was spot on. Brilliant service and food. All staff very friendly. Nothing too much trouble.
   

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   Ben

   Yorkshire3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was really nice, grandads highlight of the day was the hand dryers :) Staff friendly
   

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    Lisa

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Booking online was so easy to do, booked a table for 4 of us. The signs in the car park to let you know to put car registration details inside the pub were very clear. 2 of us had the Sunday roast a bed and pork, other 3 guests had the normal menu a chicken platter and loaded mozerella chips with chicken strips n gravy. The meals were delicious and piping hot. 3 of us had the homemade cheesecake with fruit of the forest compote it was gorgeous. Landlords & staff very welcoming and friendly, looking forward to returning soon. The pub is dog friendly has 2 big beer gardens front & back and very clean & tidy. The Christmas decorations inside & outside the pub looks fab an make it feel very festive🎄
    

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