"Three different meals, all very good with delicious chips too! We will be back soon to try more. Great bar, atmosphere &cosy fire."
Living locally we 've been coming here for years but hadn 't visited for some time. This was partly due to Covid but also because after the previous owners retired the food especially went down a pretty steep hill. Thinking we 'd pop back to see if things had picked up it 's a shame to report that the pub is no longer what it was. Now owned by the Titanic brewery there is no longer the wide array of excellent Ashover beer that was once brewed here alongside the other regular and excellent Oakham ales that used to be on tap. Our meal was disappointing. The vegan lasagne ordered by my wife was off so she opted for the beef. On it 's arrival we weren 't sure whether it was a lasagne or some kin...
I am not in the habit of writing reviews however, after myself and my husband decided to have a meal in the Poets which I might add is our local, bearing in mind we used to eat there at least once if not more a week, the food has gradually been in decline, with new owners our expectations were high hoping that it would go back to being a decent place to eat. What can I say the fish was practically non existent and you needed a chisel to get through the batter, the peas were cold and the chips, well nothing to right home about. I chose fish and chips mainly because it's something which has to be cooked rather bought in and reheated from a catering company. We were not the only ones of this op...
We stayed here for 2 nights in the Captain Smith's room, which we were told had just been refurbished. The room itself was lovely, we even had our own bottle of Captain Smith's beer to try, which was very nice. As for the pub, the managers are warm and welcoming, nothing was too much for them, even helping us with our bags, which were quite heavy. We ate at the pub, which we'd describe as fresh traditional pub food, although the sirloin steak I had was exceptional. Breakfasts were either cereals or full English, very hearty and well cooked. All in all a great two nights away, would definitely visit again, even if it was just for the view from the beer garden.
We thought we’d give this place a try for our Sunday Lunch. The Sunday roast is £10.95 and definitely not worth the money. One slice of Roast beef and just a choice of carrots and green beans for the veg. Would expect a little more meat and better choice of vegetables for £10.95. The service was average. There was also a long wait for food in a bit so busy pub.
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Just popped in for a meal with friends to find that the chefs had not ordered enough food to last. Shut down Sunday Lunches at three and all that remained was the specials board of which two out of the six dishes were off at 16.30hrs. Not Happy.
This was the first time back to the Poets for a couple of years as a birthday meal with sons. Previously the food had been good quality pub grub, the beers well kept and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. I hadn’t realised that Titanic had...
We stayed in plum porter last weekend witch was very nice and we had breakfast the next day witch the manager cooked was very nice indeed nothing was to much even made us an extra cup of tea definitely be back
Staying near by so stopped in for lunch and a drink. Friendly staff. Food was good quality and value for money. Old pub vibes with an open fire. Would come again.
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Wow! Amazing quality. Home made and beautifully cooked. Massive portion too! Friendly service and caring chef who was keen for feedback. Can’t wait to return
Three different meals, all very good with delicious chips too! We will be back soon to try more. Great bar, atmosphere &cosy fire.
