The Rose and Crown, Ilkeston

A mixed review for this place

Have been there a few times now.

1st visit and the staff couldn't seem to deal with serving a large birthday party. elements of our order were forgotten and we had to ask for them to be brought to our table when we realised they had been left off.

a visit last year - steak ordered was of poor quality and was unchewable. When staff had asked if the food was ok I was able to say it was as by that point I hadnt reached the unchewable piece of meat! When I complained later I was told I should have said something earlier (when I wasnt aware there was a problem with my food!).

But other visits I have had have been perfect and I can't ignore that fact. I think my best experiences with this pub have been lunches or with smaller groups of people for evening meals. Overall the food is good :)

10 Apr 2011 11:25

Observatory, Ilkeston

Not a bad little place

Good value tasty food! And good service too

10 Apr 2011 11:18

The Half Moon, Whitwell Common

Terrible facilities. Didn't even get as far as ordering before my friend and I decided to leave!

Decided to go to the loo before settling down to order, and my visit to the loo's was enough to put me off the place!

4 cubicles - 2 couldnt be locked, in the third the loo basin was full to the brim with loo roll. in the 4th, the floor was a mess and covered in loo roll (I didn't dare venture in further). In one of the unlockable cubicles there was also an unflushed number 2.

This hardly filled us with confidence and we decided to carry on down the road to another pub!

10 Apr 2011 11:13