The Lion Pub With Rooms - Amber Valley

A group of long-lost school friends and I chose to reunite at The Lion after many years apart. Despite passing by the restaurant countless times, I had never ventured inside until now. The bar was bustling with activity, but my only complaint was that there seemed to be a shortage of staff working the bar on such a busy evening. However, that was the only downside. We were promptly seated at our table, served drinks, and placed our food orders without any issues. Each of us ordered something different, and all of the dishes looked stunning. I opted for the fish grazer, which featured a variety of fish including whitebait, goujons, prawn, and smoked salmon served with a salad and sourdough bread. It was absolutely delicious and well worth the £20 price tag. A friend ordered the chicken pie, which also looked fantastic. The staff were attentive, friendly, and efficient. I will definitely be sure to return the next time I'm in town.

We have visited this restaurant several times in the past few months for family celebrations. Personally, I find it to be quite expensive for the quality of food you receive. The main dishes range from £15-£17 and desserts are around £7.50. The food is average and doesn't leave a lasting impression. It seems to aspire to be a step above typical pub fare, but the prices don't match the quality. The pizza selection ranges from £12-£14 with a wide variety to choose from. I tried the vegetarian pizza, but found it to be overly salty. Another time, I ordered the fish and chips, but the fish resembled more of a battered sausage. The chips, however, were excellent. There is a decent selection for gluten-free options, which was appreciated by one member of our group. My partner enjoyed their fish tacos starter. Despite some good aspects such as being dog-friendly, overall, the restaurant didn't impress me.

The food at this restaurant was terrible and the staff were rude. It used to be a nice place, but recently it has been awful. I ordered the salmon and it was disgusting, lacking flavor.

You're standard pub grub advertised as gourmet and priced as such. That said, service was excellent and the variety of dining areas makes the venue ideal for a variety of customers.

Very poor service, had to ask staff to clean table before we sat down as it was sticky/dirty.Pieces of plastic in 2 starters 1 inch long . Polythene sticking out of another starter. Never going back and would not recommend it.Apology received and starters not paid for. Even so very poor service