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The Bluebell, South Wingfield, Derbyshire

The Bluebell

4.7
4.7
1499 Reviews
£25 and under
British
The Bluebell is a smart, modern place to relax offering fuss-free food and drinks that retain the reputation for quality we’ve hopefully earned at Stones. Dogs are welcome in our outdoor space and bar area. No dogs will be allowed in the restaurant-style extension. Parking Please note we have a car park on-site however it can get very busy and is limited. Please respect the neighbours when parking on-street by not blocking their driveways. Please do not park opposite other cars therefore making the road too narrow to pass. Come and join us at this beautiful old pub very soon. Please note we are closed on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

  • Phone number

    01773 546722

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Alfreton

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Service

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Derbyshire

    Best Value

  • Derbyshire

    Good for business meals

  • Derbyshire

    Good for business meals

  • Derbyshire

    Good for groups

  • Derbyshire

    Healthy

  • Derbyshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Derbyshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Derbyshire

    Lively

  • Derbyshire

    Most Booked

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  1. Shellbelles

    Derbyshire

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Once again over charged by around £20 last time it was £60 and the time before £30 if it wasn’t for the food being so good honestly we wouldn’t go back ! This can’t just be us that this is happening too how many more people aren’t checking ???
  2. NicolaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a really enjoyable Sunday lunch, really easy to book online. Great food and service. Thank you!
  3. Hamlet

    Warwickshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal as always.
  4. Stal

    Leicestershire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect lunch. Delicious food, well cooked and fresh. Lovely service, no long waits no rush and very polite well trained staff. All in all a very enjoyable meal
  5. MartynM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our meal and the staff were polite and helpful. The restaurant is well appointed and the views are very nice towards the local countryside. Very nice overall experience
  6. KerryH

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service excellent food as always. Would recommend
  7. MikeS

    Derbyshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Place Have always been impressed with The Bluebell because every time we have gone we have had a great experience! The food is amazing, delicious and beautifully presented and the staff are friendly and professional.
  8. RAWh

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service, a thoroughly good restaurant.
  9. AnitaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The first time we've eaten here, we thought it was lovely, the service was very good, the food was great and the place is beautifully decorated, we'll definitely be back, it isn't cheap but sometimes you have to be prepared to pay for good food and service.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Early reservation to avoid busy dining - never fails with the standard of food
  11. SueR

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Sunday lunch was perfectly cooked and delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. Lovely surroundings and a great buzz of families out together enjoying the good food.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great attentive service and food was excellent as it has been every time we visit.
  13. EmilyGos

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Overall, we had a lovely evening at The Bluebell and the food was good. However our experience was slightly dampened by the end of the evening, where we received a bill for £190 more than it should have been. Mistakes happen but that is a hefty amount to get wrong and the staff reaction was poor when we raised the concern. The manager left a waitress who was only a young girl to come & apologise and nothing was done to compensate for the issue, leaving us feeling less than happy.
  14. Conrad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit, recommended by friends Excellent service, fantastic food Will definitely return
  15. Disappointed

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Although acceptable, the quality of the cooking was not as good as usual. The bream itself was cooked a point but the sauce was heavy handed and relied too heavily on sweetcorn for my taste (tinned?) I detected none of the promised seafood. My experience of the cooking at the Bluebell in the past has demonstrated a higher level of refinement and skill. I hope you are not planning to go downmarket.
  16. henrykS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    4 of us came on 26 may service was excellent starters very nice 3 of meals ok.... could have done with some vegetables and presentation my fish and chips were patently massively over cooked by 3 or 5 minutes although a dessert was deleted from our bill only went part to resolving it. The meal should have never come out
  17. AndrewB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at the Bluebell several times and always found it good quality and a pleasant environment. This was our first time in the bar area instead of the restaurant but found it just as enjoyable.
  18. Fred

    Derbyshire

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Love the decor and the staff are good, very attentive although it was very quiet when we were there. Last 2 times we've been food not quite met expectations- belly pork quite dry, fish batter overcooked. Menu been same for awhile, could do with new dishes. Pecan cake and ice cream were excellent.
  19. KarenW

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem! Had a fantastic meal to celebrate my Husband’s birthday. From booking the table to leaving everything was just perfect. Really good meal choices, service was excellent.
  20. JulianF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived early but that was not a problem and we were shown straight to the table. The food was excellent as it always is. The service was very good - efficient without being pushy. Prices are about right for the quality of food supplied and the surroundings. The Bluebell is the "go to" pub for me and a former work colleague for our regular catch up and lunch for good reason.
  21. NicolaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing, the food is out of this world, excellent value for money, fantastic service. Can't wait to return. Would highly recommend 110% everything we chose to eat was exquisite
  22. PaulH

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The place is beautiful with a lovely ambiance but the food was a little disappointing, the vegetables we got in comparison to what we saw others got were a small portion and over cooked
  23. HelenK

    Leicestershire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Service was not great , had to ask for drinks , dessert menu , bill etc
  24. ClaireD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice food, good service and pleasant surroundings
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Food not good and expensive ,, fries old cooked and like cardboard 😡
  26. NaginM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Pleasant settings and good service. We had lamb dishes the meat was a bit chuyee. We had onion rings which was very oily hardly any onion taste. Food was average a bit pricy considering qualities and portion
  27. Darron

    Derbyshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Again, great food and service. Will always return.
  28. KirstyJ

    Derbyshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting, great service and delicious food! Will be back soon!
  29. StephenH

    Derbyshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    I appreciate the effort to find a dairy free option for my wife but not being asked for a tip when we where paying.
  30. StephenH

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and service. We eat here regularly and the food is always excellent. We would prefer the pie to be a proper pie with shortcrust pastry all around. Have eaten most items on the menu so a bit more variety would entice us more. Oh and bring back your lovely sausage and mash.
  31. JayneR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfully place and food we would highly recommend.
  32. JohnS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Lovely pub restaurant in a picturesque area. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. One of my favourite places.
  33. LisaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, the staff were very accommodating, highly recommend a visit
  34. LeanneD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely 1st visit to the Bluebell. The staff were efficient and attentive. Food was fabulous and really good value for nice food. Great options for coeliacs and fantastic views over the countryside. Would love to return again.
  35. AmyL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Starter and drinks great, although vegan pasta option terrible. £16 for a plate of spaghetti, chopped mushrooms and spinach. No thought or effort gone into this
  36. HelenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service - a delightful evening out!
  37. LisaO

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous place - the food was surperb surprisingly larger portions that left us full. I couldn’t manage dessert but the pea soup was tasty and the lamb was a winner
  38. JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at the Bluebell are excellent.
  39. Hamlet

    Warwickshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal as always.
  40. Derbyshirefan

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat next to the window - it was good to be able to see outside. Very light and airy. Service was excellent and the food delicious. One of our party has an allergy and the staff were extremely solicitous.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Bluebell is rated 4.7 stars by 1499 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for The Bluebell

Church Lane, South Wingfield, Derbyshire DE55 7NJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Alfreton

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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