Been going to this pub for a number of years now, it's always been one of our favourite spots for the beautiful surroundings and amazing food. Since the new management has taken over, much to our surpise, the level of service and standard of food has improved - something we never thought possible. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing to have some good drinks and great food.

FROM THE BAR THE DOG INN RESTAURANT LOOKED INVITING. THE CHAMPAGNE WAS LOVELY. THE LOBSTER STARTER WAS LOVELY, THE SORBET ALSO. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING FOR FORTY MINUTES FOR THE MAIN COURSE, WE WERE AMAZED TO SEE LUMPS OF TURKEY, A BLOB OF MASHED POTATO, TWO PALE, DRIED UP LOOKING ROAST, THE WAITER BROUGHT A SIDE DISH WITH VERY BURNT PARSNIP, ABOUT THREE PIECES OF CARROT, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT THE OTHER ITERM WAS. WHEN I CALLED THE WAITER OVER, AND TOLD HIM THE VEG WAS BURNT, HE REPLIED "WELL I LIKE THEM LIKE THAT" HE TOOK THEM AWAY, HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT MUCH BETTER. CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH - WITH NO GREEN VEG??? THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING WAS OBLONG, SO OUT OF A TIN,FOR THE PRICE WE PAID, ONE WOULD HAVE EXPECTED A CHRISTMAS SHAPED PUDDING. WE HAVE BEEN TO THE DOG SEVERAL TIMES WITH OUR FRIENDS, HOWEVER, AFTER OUR EXPERIANCE TODAY - WHEN THEY ASK IF WE ENJOYED IT - WELL NO.

We had always liked the Dog, so decided to go for my partner's birthday. It was a Saturday but at 5.15 pm, we expected the bar to be empty. It wasn't but the only tables available were occupied by a man with a rather lively springer spaniel straining at the leash, jumping up all across three tables. No-one wants to eat with a dog jumping around them so we asked if we could sit in the restaurant area, which was virtually empty. We were told that it was fully booked but having a sneaky look at the booking form, most tables were not booked until 7.30pm. We would have been finished by then. We left, disappointed. When we wrote to the manageress, she was very unhelpful. We had a lovely meal at the Peacock, Oakerthorpe, instead and will only partake in drinks at the Dog in future. Pity.

I have been twice recently and both times the service has been poor When the food has arrived it has been lovely but waiting for so long spoils your evening

Had a family meal and lots to drink a couple of weeks ago and everything was faultless. would definitely recommend The Dog Inn to friends and family. A big thank you to Sarah, Sophie, Emma, Megan and Bethany for really looking after us all and making our evening that little extra special. Definitely will be returning soon. Daz B.

Our first visit to the Dog Inn on Friday 9th November 2012, which we were looking forward to. Seated at a table for two, in the middle aisle (which is the main thoroughfare for diners and staff constantly walking past the table) We chose from the £12.99 menu, the starter of smoked salmon risotto was very nice, therefore, looking forward to our main course we chose the rump steak. Very disappointed, tasteless, chewy and unable to eat it. (ended up in a doggy bag) even the dog wouldn't it. Very overpriced, and over rated, the seating in the middle aisle needs to be re thought for the comfort of your diners.

BEEN AWAY FOR A WHILE-SO NICE TO GET BACK HOME AND GO TO OUR FAVOURITE BAR/RESTAURANT- WAS BIT WORRID COS ID READ SOME NOT NICE REVIEWS- NO NEED TO HAVE WORRID THOUGH-PLEASE TO REPORT EVERYTHING SAME AS USUAL-LOVLY STAFF-NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR THIS CREW-FOOD TOP CLASS -AS USUAL-IM NOT SURE THAT THESE BAD REVEIWS ARE GENUINE U KNOW - THINK SOME ONE'S GOT AN AXE TO GRIND!! IF IN DOUBHT -I'D SUGGEST YOU GO AND MAKE UR OWN MIND UP!!XX

Visited here in July having been here the same time last year. We found everything just as good as the last visit, staff very friendly, surroundings very pleasant and prices very reasonable for the excellent quality of food. I cant really understand the negative comments but having said that i do understand that everyone is different and we all have very different expectations, all i can say is that in my own personal experience i cant fault the place!

My freind and I here on Sunday 13th May and really wish I hadn't bothered. I've even her several times before and was always impressed with the lovely food and service...well that's a thing of the past! The service was terrible. The head waitress/manager was very rude, barking at us to sit in the bar and order at the bar as we hadn't booked a table. Then she nearly bit our head off for having the cheek to ask for vinager!! I've never been made to feel quite so unwelcome...manners really do go a long way! We both had gourmet burgers. Mine was missing parma ham, and my friends was missing stilton cheese! The burgers themselves tasted like something you get off a cheap burger van...nothing gourmet about them at all. The only half decent thing on the plate were the home made chips...but they didn't warrant the ££11 price tag. My advice stay away...this restaurant is obviously still surving on its previous reputation. Just wonder went wrong?

we have recently visited this "eating outlet" expecting to have a nice pleasent meal but on arrival we were greeted with an unfriendly welcome via staff (as if they did not want us there). After that we thought oh well im sure the food will be nice, first of all we ordered our meal which was brought out and slammed on our table with no cuttlery, we waited a little while until we had to ask for it worrying our meal would go cold. Upon starting our very expensive burger it soon became clear to us this was not the burger in the description. As we had payed 11 pound each for this burger we decided to question the staff where the chillies and piri piri sauce was that appeared to be missing. The staff were once again very rude and insisted all the ingredients were included which they cleary was not. top tip: Avoid this pub like the plague, if you want a burger that says what it is for the right money, visit mcdonalds where the staff actual smile and everything is what it says on the tin

Both myself and partner enjoy eating out regularly as well as cooking. We thought we would the Dog Inn at Pentrich as it appeared in the Derbyshire Good Food Magazine and have trusted this with many other fine eating establishments across Derbyshire. Firstly on arrival we noticed that the choice of drinks available is neither extensive or of a quality you would expect in a