The Joiners Arms

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  Chris Buckley

  ·1 week ago

  “It's OK. Trades a lot on it's name, feels like people go there to be seen to be there rather than going there for the atmosphere or service. Portion sizes are good, quality is reasonable as is the pricing. When we've been there the service has been a little under whelming and some of the bar staff can be a bit chippy. Not as they describe, warm and friendly.”

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  Lucy Knights

  ·1 month ago

  “Had a lovely meal here! We sat in the garden room, which we always love. Great food, lovely atmosphere, and very friendly staff! For starters, we shared the bruschetta flatbread, which was delicious. I then had the fish and chips for my main, which were delicious too! I would definitely recommend this place for people with allergies as well. The staff asked us on multiple occasions whether we had any allergies, which I thought was really reassuring and showed great care. Will definitely be back! 😊”

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  MRbinatone

  ·1 month ago

  “We'd been here before and enjoyed the pizza, so unfortunately this visit was really disappointing. The pub was relatively quiet with plenty of empty tables, but we were seated directly next to a fairly loud table of four and right beside a speaker playing quite loud music. There were much quieter places we could easily have been seated, and we struggled to hear each other properly throughout the meal. Unfortunately the food wasn't much better. My Thai chicken was very tough and dry and the sauce was so overwhelmingly lemony/sharp that I couldn't enjoy it. My partner's chicken was also dry and the prawns were extremely tough and rubbery. At £16–£17 per main, we expected much better. What was particularly frustrating was that nobody came over during the meal to ask whether everything was okay. The staff seemed far more interested in chatting and socialising with the table next to us. When we were eventually asked at the end, I explained that the food hadn't been good. The waitress apologised and actually acknowledged that she should have checked on us sooner. We were eventually given 50% off the food, which we appreciated, but considering neither of us enjoyed our meals and there had been no opportunity to put things right while we were eating, I felt the mains really should have been removed from the bill. A shame because we'd had a good experience previously, but this visit really wasn't good enough.”

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  Estefania JC (Dra. Jiménez)

  ·1 month ago

  “This was such a great discovery! After a lovely morning exploring Keddleston Hall, we decided to find a pub for lunch and came across this place. We ordered pizza, and it did not disappoint! The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and the service was quick and friendly. The decoration is honestly amazing and gives the place such a lovely atmosphere. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back again!”

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  Kerris Adams

  ·2 months ago

  “Attended numerous time. Lovely restaurant for a chilled evening in the bar or celebration meal in the garden room. Always exceptional food, service and atmosphere. Never fails to impress! Good variety of food options and cocktails! Yet to try the pizza’s, definitely be back!!”

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  Obi Spencer

  ·3 months ago

  “Had an incredible night here! We booked for 8pm and the atmosphere was perfect, it was busy, but didn’t feel busy which was really nice! Our server was Bradley, who went above and beyond for us, no question was left unanswered, he was always smiling, and was happy to chat if we were talking (reasonably without other customers getting held up). The food here was exceptional- however your eyes might be bigger than your belly, we shared a baked Camembert for 2 and we think it would’ve been best between 4! But that depends on your appetite. Overall it was a great place to go incredible food but the servers really made it the final part!”

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  Veggie

  ·3 months ago

  “We visited here for my Brothers 40th birthday. All the staff were super nice. For some reason my booking hadn't shown up on their system but they still got a table for us. For a Monday lunch it was quite busy, we were all in the blossom room which was beautiful. I ordered a Mushroom Open Sandwich with chips. For £10 I think that is such a good price as it is a really big portion. My Mum also ordered this and mentioned she couldn't have herbs so they altered it for her, they were very on it when it came to allergies which is fantastic. My dad also had an open sandwich which he enjoyed and my brother had a burger which he enjoyed to. As a side I ordered the sweetcorn which said garlic and chargrilled. I'm not sure what the green stuff/dressing was on it but it wasn't to my taste. My dad said he also had a dressing on his which wasn't nice either. Not sure what it was but it wasn't listed. The mushroom sauce as well was very peppery but it was on. We were all very full after our mains. For dessert my mum had the sticky toffee pudding which she loved and prefer more than the main. One thing to note is that the baileys was stuck in the bottle as the cake had stopped the liquid from coming out. We had to dig at it with one of the wooden sticks. Me, my dad and brother all shared some of the small dessert sticks. We got 2 crunchie and 1 biscoff and split them. They were super nice! I am glad we shared as having 3 sticks for one person would be a lot (£4 per stick, £10 for 3). I would definitely have these again. The ladies toilets were clean however one of the doors had a lock which didn't work. My mum had to hold her door shut while using the loo which wasn't great. My dad said the men's toilets were not great considering how nice the restaurant is. They have high chairs which was great. Our table was clean and the staff were very friendly and always asked how everyone was doing. Lots of choice on the menu, next time I might try the Califlower main dish. You pay via a QR code on the table which was straight forward but our server did say he would come back and help if we struggled. All very full and we all enjoyed our experience. Also the homemade lemonade is lovely!!”

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  Andrew M

  ·4 months ago

  “The outdoor seating area looks very attractive and has a great atmosphere, but unfortunately the overall experience was spoiled by the lack of cleanliness. When we arrived, more than half of the tables were empty but covered with dirty dishes and glasses left by previous customers. Staff were actively bringing food and drinks to tables, yet nobody seemed responsible for clearing them. As a result, finding a clean place to sit was surprisingly difficult. What was even more disappointing was the condition of the tables themselves. The wooden tabletops felt sticky and unclean, suggesting they had not been properly wiped down for quite some time. A pleasant outdoor area is one of the main reasons people choose to visit a venue in good weather, but cleanliness is equally important. The management should pay much more attention to clearing tables promptly and maintaining basic hygiene standards.”

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  A Q

  ·5 months ago

  “I visited recently and had a burger with chips served in a plant pot. The meal was delicious and the atmosphere was excellent; vibrant without being overly loud. The clientele was respectful, creating a solid environment. Overall, the food was good and the service was reliable. I will definitely return.”

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  Emily-Rose Moore

  ·8 months ago

  “Recommend highly, lovely atmosphere and food was really tasty, could tell it was fresh. Little pricey but you pay for the quality and service, good selection of food and drinks, staff all friendly. Definitely will return :)”