Derwentwater Arms Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was homemade and delicious I had homemade Pork, mushroom and Stilton pie mash and roasted veg which was piping hot."
• "Great food and service at a good price. Interesting and tasty selection on the specials menu - Rack of lamb and Hake with Butterbean mash, mango and cauliflower were both delicious."
• "The different pies were highly praised by all who spoke."
• "Classic British pub food - they have some amazing local pies and the food has never disappointed."
• "The starters tasted amazing, we had the baked camembert, calamari and deep fried crab macaroni cheese bites."
• "Best pie I have ever eaten. Perfect crispy but melty pastry on mash without a lump and fabulous savoury gravy."
• "Food was superb, every dish we had was exceptional, really good value and professionally presented."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, chicken was so dry and hard to chew in the burger."
• "The fish and chips was alright and the meat pie wasn't as nice as i hoped. Crust was really tough and messy was soggy."
• "I had the prawn pasta which had a nice flavour but the prawns were very overcooked and tasty mushy."
• "We both felt really ill after eating the mains, my partner was sick driving home and we were both ill that afternoon."

Service

Pros:

• "Quick and efficient service and lovely staff."
• "Staff very friendly and professional in their job very nice experience."
• "All staff were very friendly and attentive, was certainly stop there again."
• "Young staff on Saturday night looked after us so well. Nothing too much trouble."
• "The staff and the service was excellent, everyone was really friendly and happy to help."
• "Staff all very friendly and helpful with nothing too much trouble."
• "Staff are fantastic and friendly."

Cons:

• "This should really be a 4 star review however they did have a wedding and I am putting that down for the very slow service."
• "The only other negative is we asked and stated to the server to have the house fries instead of the skin on fries as we didn't like skin on fries."
• "The grumpy female staff could do with being a lot more smiley and genuinely friendly with customers."
• "When the food arrives there was a mistake and two of the dishes were overlooked."
• "Unfortunately bar & kitchen seemed to be run by very young & perhaps inexperienced people & that was reflected in the service & quality."
• "They were short staffed, but at least you were told how long the wait was."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "A comfy classy looking place, wouldn't hesitate to recommend or visit again."
• "Very nice, hidden pub, lovely view while eating very good food."
• "Cracking pub off the main street of the village. Tiered beer garden and cosily decorated pub."
• "Nice range of beers and great views; you can see up to Curbar Edge."
• "Has plenty of outside seating and lovely views."
• "Gorgeous location."
• "Lovely position for drinking and soaking up the stunning views."

Cons:

• "Think it was fish night when we visited (strong smell of fish)."
• "The pub is situated at the top of a flight of steep steps which lead to terraces overlooking the village cricket pitch."
• "The only negative is that if you don't know where the back entrance is you face steps that would best be tackled with ropes, crampons, a pieton gun and Chris Bonington."
• "Only one complaint was that as Wobbly One struggled with the steps outside as at some levels there were no handrails to help."

Facilities

Pros:

• "There's also a large car park which is great given the pub itself is quite hidden away from the busy roads around Calver."
• "Rooms adjacent to hotel, well furnished and comfortable with everything you could need."
• "Fantastic place, we had the dog friendly room, super clean, comfortable lovely bed and bedding."
• "The rooms are brand new and very cosy and thoughtful touches like the handwritten weather report in the morning next to fresh milk delivered to your bedroom door just added to the excellence."
• "Parking here isn't an issue, as the carpark is opposite and has plenty of space."
• "The tiny car park at the back is essential for people of limited mobility, though."
• "Facilities include an excellent beer garden patio, kids play area with climbing frame and large carpark."

Cons:

• "Disappointed and limited vegan options."
• "Beer and food prices are relatively expensive."
• "Considering what we had I think it was a bit over priced.. compared to similar venues."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Yes there are steps up but tiered to allow breathing stops if needed (note - there is a more accessible back entrance)."
• "Nice pub on an elevated position, giving lovely views across the valley. Disabled entrance around the back to avoid the many steps up to the pub."
• "Stayed for two nights room was lovely and we had a great view."

Cons:

• "Don't let that flight of stairs put you off!"
• "The only negative is that if you don't know where the back entrance is you face steps that would best be tackled with ropes, crampons, a pieton gun and Chris Bonington."
• "Only one complaint was that as Wobbly One struggled with the steps outside as at some levels there were no handrails to help."