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Brewer's Fayre restaurants offer a warm welcome to those who want a reliably tasty meal in pleasant surroundings, with plenty of choice, minimal fuss and friendly service. With a reputation going back 25 years they should have a fair chance of doing that, but don't take our word for it. Give them a try and see if you agree that this is how good quality pub food should be served.

Whether it's snacks, grills, pub classics, fish, Sunday roasts or side dishes they think their way through the options, talk to their guests, and then come up with the goods. Not everybody wants a full meal so they've considered the needs of those who want to keep the gap filled and the children contented, perhaps on a journey or a day out.

Hot filled baguettes are always popular be it sausage and red onion or a classic chicken club sandwich. Jacket potatoes are good on their own but filled with mature cheddar cheese and beans they take on a new dimension.

More paced occasions demand a wide menu, perhaps with starters of breaded butterfly prawns, chicken goujons or breaded camembert bites. Grills are there for the hungry and whole rack of meaty BBQ pork ribs served with extra sauce, chips and coleslaw can be very welcome. The days of the mixed grill are back - or did they ever go away - a 4oz rump steak, two pork sausages, and a gammon steak topped with a fried egg served with all the trimmings will remind you if they did.

Salmon and prawn fishcakes are served with buttered new potatoes, tartare sauce and a lightly dressed salad. A combination of sea and land comes with a rump steak, whole grilled chicken breast and breaded breaded butterfly prawns, served with chips and a side salad or garden peas.

The rise of eating out in pubs has brought into our daily lives a whole legion of what might be termed 'pub classics'. Many of them have their roots in what used to be called 'good home cooking' and include such dishes as sausage, egg and chips, beef and ale pie, chicken and mushroom pie and for the very daring a beef lasagne. Well, all of them and many more are on the menu at Brewer's Fayre, supplemented by such new regulars as vegetable Goan chicken curry, pork chop, chilli con carne and grilled chicken and bacon salad.

It has often been said that chicken tikka masala is now the most popular dish in Britain. Some may not really want to believe that, much as they love curry, but travel, population movement and other factors have widened our scope and they are probably pretty keen on fish and chips in Timbuktu.

What is certain is that the great British Sunday roast is exclusive to these islands, though copied maybe elsewhere or in ex-pat outposts. No surprise therefore that it's on the Brewer's Fayre menu. A trade of three roasts with an opportunity to trade up to a mega roast for a modest sum. With it come two Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables and that important element - gravy.

A fine list of immensely tempting desserts may well bring the most ardent weight-watcher to their knees. A short but well thought out wine list offers all choices, except champagne, by the glass. Staying the night - check to see if there's a Premier Inn next door - chances are you'll be lucky.

A quick click on their Website is always worth while. The only thing that stays still permanently is the quality which is helped by a changing menu, and some very special offers.

Exposed stonework, open fires, original beams, and candlelight provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy the AA rosette restaurant's many treats that are all created from fine local produce. The á la carte menu could offer a tartare of strawberries and apple with fresh rocket and a sweet basil and pine nut sauce, char-grilled whole lobster with buttered new potatoes and herb salad; a choice of four steaks with a full array of trimmings, and a dessert of coffee pannacotta, nut biscotti, and a chocolate and coffee infusion.

Santo's offers accommodation in twenty-eight individually designed ensuite bedrooms, some of which are internationally themed, and others that are equipped with four poster waterbeds, air baths, and mini suites.

Weddings, conferences, and other special occasions are happily hosted.

The White Bear is a remarkable pub in Stretton, just outside Alfreton, and provides a warm and cosy retreat where you can indulge in some delicious food and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. With its wooden beams and low ceilings, there's an element of charm that takes you by surprise because of its unexpectedness, considering the busy road where they are located. Nevertheless, the dining experience is fulfilling in all aspects, a fact that surely none would wish to dispute.

Starters on the menu could include classics such as prawn cocktail with Marie Rose sauce and lemon or maybe the soup of the day and this could be followed by a rump steak with hand cut chips on the side. Amongst the desserts, don't miss the apple and raspberry crumble for a fruity finish to the evening. Drinking options are also plenty with wines, ales and beers topping the list.

The Derbyshire Hotel is popular amongst business travellers as well as those seeking leisurely pursuits and it's easy to understand why. This well appointed hotel in Carter Lane East in Derby offers comfortable and well furnished rooms, equipped with top quality amenities, and is located close to the East Midlands Airport. The restaurant at the hotel is the obvious dining choice, not just because it's conveniently present, but for the simple reason that it offers some tasty options for those who love culinary excellence.

The modern European fare at this restaurant could be best described as eclectic, bringing a variety of innovative dishes from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Menus are updated on a regular basis so guests can enjoy seasonal delights and there's a selection of fine wines from around the world which enhance the enjoyment of the meal.