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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$5 - US$25
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Bar, Pizza, European, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Went for my special birthday Sunday lunch. Very disappointed with the whole meal which was lukewarm and had obviously been sat for some time before it was served. Service was poor. Sorry but we won’t be coming again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

I am very surprised and disappointed to read a review such as this, especially when it was our great assistant manager who personally checked back on your table a few times, only to be told everything was fine, i can never understand why someone wouldn't...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

I rarely review restaurants these days because we don't eat out much unless we are on holiday. Overall, the experience was good. My only real complaint was the lack of a wine list, which meant we ended up paying an expectedly large amount for 4...glasses of wine. The food was good, nearly excellent, and only missing that mark by small faults. The pizza base was doughy. It just needed a little longer cooking. Everything else was delicious and filling, but some dishes lacked refinement given the price. The fish and chips were great, especially the house made chip shop curry sauce. 😘 The halloumi starter tastes fabulous, but it was just lumped in a shallow dish with no garnish. I know this is picky, but I'm not complaining so much as suggesting improvement. The service was good and I am sad that it wasn't busier because it is one of the better places to eat in the area. Having spent two weeks in Looe, Cornwall this September, I can see what they are aspiring to be. They just aren't quite hitting the same levels. Don't not go because of this review, you will have good food, just ask about the drinks prices. 😉More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi artisanbaker1, It's great to hear you found the food delicious & the service good. Firstly I would like to mention we have a superb, extensive wine & Coravin list, usually this is on the table or brought over by a member of staff, if...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

First time visit to this lovely country restaurant . Had a Sunday lunch with family, amazing staff, very friendly and efficient . The food is tasty, homemade and well presented. Lovely atmosphere.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you, we very much appreciate your feedback. The team are pleased you and your family enjoyed our Sunday lunch and i hope we can welome you again soon Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We had a lovely Sunday lunch here yesterday , Great food and service , Friendly staff , Nice and relaxed even though they were very busy . Crème brûlée was gorgeous , We will be back 😃

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

How lovely to see you enjoyed great food and service! Sunday's do tend to be busy but we always try to give time to provide a relaxed and warm environment. We will look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Very well appointed venue - a cross between a Gastropub and restaurant. Service was excellent - attentive but not intrusive. As for the food the highlights of what we had were the spiced cod scotch egg which was absolutely fantastic (nice and spicy mayo with...it) and the Derbyshire pie. I suppose the only thing I might quibble would be that the sides portions could be a bit bigger but that doesn’t detract from a lovely relaxed evening. Would go there regularly if we lived a bit closer.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you had a lovely relaxed evening with us- our spiced scotch cotch egg is certainly a firm favourite. Hopefully if you are in the area again you will visit again. Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Today we had the most wonderful afternoon at the Tickledtrout in Barlow. We hired the private dining room upstairs to celebrate our wedding. The service has been second to none, and everyone commented on how wonderful the food was. Thank you to all the staff,...and the chefs for a great experience. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We are all so pleased you had a fabulous time celebrating your wedding in our private dining room. It was lovely to share your special day! We will look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Welcoming, relaxing and delicious food! We enjoyed a lovely dinner last night at the Tickled Trout, great menu with excellent choice/variety and food excellent. The staff were were warm and friendly on a horrible cold evening, the fire was gorgeous and the music entertaining without...being intrusive. The restrooms are beautifully appointed. Thanks for a great evening - we will be back again soon.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Wonderful! What lovely feedback. The team really do appreciate you taking time to write your review and it great you enjoyed dining with us. The fire always is a comfort on a cold day! We will look forward to welcoming you again soon Best wishes...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I decided to book here on a fellow chefs recommendation. I think Chesterfield is becoming one of the best places to eat and tickled trout shows why on every level. Great welcome, didn't feel out of place. Prompt service and menu was well laid out....We went for scotch egg starter and halloumi starter. Both excellent. For mains the truffle chicken and special sea bream, again both perfectly cooked and very tasty. Service throughout was very good, never had to get attention of anyone as the girls were always around. We was in and out in 70 mins.. had a expresso too. We were told about service charge which didn't bother us.. More on the expensive side, but if you want great food and service, worth every penny. We will be returning soon. Thank youMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

First time visitors after hearing a good few things about this place Initial thoughts as we walked in was a nice clean are and restaurant, decent sized tables, chairs could do with a clean Before I continue I’ll say that I do understand the area...of the place it’s situated in, however… You cannot charge £8.95 for a quarter skillet of chorizo and humous and 2 tiny pieces of bread, it’s scandalous, and simply a rip off. The pea and ham soup my friend couldn’t finish as it tasted so bad, so I tried it and had 1 mouthful and couldn’t eat anymore of it (it takes a lot for me not to eat something) The mains came and was ok, however I wouldn’t even say it was lukewarm, all mains were cold. The only thing that came hot was the pigs in blankets Moving on to the sides - £5.95 for 4 florets of cauli cheese? Come on, £2 for extra gravy? Its comical Head chef must be living in GP heaven, as a whole it all seemed a tad overpriced for what you got and not served hot. Basics in a kitchen. had better carvery’s We aren’t ones to make a fuss on check back, the waitresses were nice and service was ok, we aren’t ones to ask for items taken off of the bill etc but definitely won’t be returning.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Here we have a reviewer who chooses to hide behind a computer screen instead of talking to a member of staff at the time so we could very simply rectify things there and then. Leaving a review like this after the occasion, without voicing any...More

Reviewed 1 November 2023

First visit and will definitely go again. Really tasty food and excellent service from the team. Thanks for a great evening.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We love to hear a first visit was so enjoyable you plan to return - wonderful praise! It is good to see you found the food and service excellent. Thank you! Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 25 October 2023

We booked our lunch for 1pm on Sunday 22nd September. We arrived at 1pm and were shown to our seats near the clock at Table no.3. As our table was a good arms length away from our seat, and we were on a bench seat...my son and myself decided to pull the heavy table nearer to us. I didn't expect furniture removal was part of a meal these days. Anyway sooon a waitress served us with drinks and took our meal order. We then seemingly went invisible. The people at the next table, who came after us, were served, and had virtually finished their meal, and still we remained invisible, other people were also being served. We were still invisible. About 40 minutes passed and I called over a waitress. She said they were very busy and that the people next to us had just ordered a main meal. But we didn't argue, and mention others who had arrived later, and also been served well before us. Eventually, we were served a starter at 1.50pm. The main meal came and my wife remarked that her Roast Beef was not very warm. I had the Roast Pork and included on my plate was the most liquid mashed potato I have ever seen, it looked like some form of sauce. The Pork was not as tender as it should be, and the Bowl of Roasts was a misnomer, not only tiny, a Very Small Bowl would be a better description, and it contained what appeared to be scrapings from the bottom of a roast pan and broken potatoes. The green vegetables were properly cooked.The gravy was very heavily salted. So after our experience we decided....Not to stay for the sweet course. I'm afraid your standards are just not good enough. Finally: How can you justify charging £4.50 for a glass of still water? Yes it had ice in it, but it was water. LPMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Hi 779rodh, It's always disappointing to read a review such as this, especially after speaking to you myself on the day and when it is factually incorrect. As we have a sophisticated till system, luckily we are able to see the timings of everything that...More

Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

Great service. The best roast beef Sunday dinner I have had in years. The beef was melt in your mouth, veg fantastic. Worth every penny 👍🏻More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2023

This has made our day - thank you. We really do pride ourselves on an exceptional quality Sunday roast dinner so we very much appreciate your great feedback. We hope you will return, perhaps to try our full menu on other days as well Best...More

Reviewed 22 October 2023

Really lovely meal on a Saturday evening. Good menu choice, nice atmosphere. Will be returning. Thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2023

Thank you for a great review, it always pleases us when guests say they enjoyed it so much they will return. The whole team work hard to provide a positive experience. We will look forward to welcoming you on your next visit Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

Excellent service and the food was amazing ..had the halibut which was fresh from Cornwall today absolute gem of a restaurant

Date of visit: October 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Thank you, we really appreciate your great feedback. We are very proud of our day boat fish dish which uses beautiful fresh halibut from our amazing supplier in Cornwall. I hope you will visit again! Best wishes Chris

Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

Delicious food mains and desserts. Very tasty and good value. Lovely atmosphere and well appointed restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff

Date of visit: October 2023
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Chris Mapp, Owner at The Tickled Trout, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. It really does mean a lot to the team who work so hard to ensure the food and service are top notch! I hope we can welcome you again soon! Best wishes Chris

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