The Hilcote Arms

New Lane

Hilcote

Derbyshire

DE55 5HT

Telephone (01773 86 26 96)

Mine Host Brad and Bev would like to take this opportunity to wish all The Hilcote Arms Customers Old and New a Happy New Year

 

The Hilcote Arms an Historic Village pub dates back to 1873.This Hidden Little Gem at the heart

Of the Derbyshire Village and very much at the hub of the community Just a short drive from the M1 junction 28.Think Comfy and Cosy the moment you step through the door it will feel like somewhere you'd want to stay for a while the kind of place that makes you feel at home

We are inclusive establishment we extend our warm welcome to every one.So whether your a individual or a group of friends/family or maybe you are someone who walks there dog past the pub why not call in and experience our welcoming atmosphere an ideal way to socialize

We have many female customers who come in The Hilcote Arms on there own and feel completely at ease. With a diverse intergenerational clientele you'll always have someone to chat with

Dogs are made welcome being a dog friendly pub we offer Dog treats and Water Bowls to our furry friends a big win for our four legged locals

 

An independently run free house supplying Heineken products Our curated drinks menu features high-quality Wines Keg Beers Premium Lagers Ciders from here in the UK and Further afield.Serving cask ales from Independent breweries Dancing Duck Brewery and Welbeck Abbey Brewery

Designated drivers can experience the atmosphere without the fear of Drinking and Driving

With our extensive range of non and low alcoholic beers lagers wines and spirits

possibly the largest selection within the area

 

All rooms are on one level throughout within an Open Plan Interior 

 

Public Bar

In The Public Bar customers like to cosying up around the log burner relaxing in comfortable surroundings to enjoy their favourite beverage.With back-ground music designed to create a ambience without being over-intrusive.Making this space feel even more welcoming Dominoes are played in the bar most evenings from around 9pm

 

Sung Lounge and Traditional Pub Games Area

Our Lounge Snug Room is a multi use area with a Three Quater Size Pool and Snooker Table Darts and Shove Half Penny can all be played within the Sung Lounge

Whether you aspire to become the next Luke Littler.Or yearn to play snooker at the crucible

Why not come down and hon your skills at The Hilcote Arms

Goto our Buffets page on this website to view how this room can also be hired for private functions and larger groups on Sunday Lunch Time

 

Court Yard Beer Garden

With picnic bench style tables plus metal wall art and the dog water station,This quaint outdoor space is ideal for all members of your family.Enjoy the tranquil encloused surrondings all year round.In the summer months the beer garden is a nice little sun trap from mid afternoon until late evening

 

Family Friendly

Games can be played in the bar we have connect 4 Snakes and Ladders Ludo

Chess or Draughts Tummbling Tower Playing Cards.In a era dominated by mobile phones.Why not spend a traditional family evening at The Hilcote Arms

We also offer a children's menu alongside our Specials and Sunday Lunch Menus

For the younger members of your family highchairs can be provided and baby changing facilites are available

Please Note The Hilcote Arms Children's policy is up to 9pm

 

Specials and Lite Bites Menus

Whether your looking for a quick bite or a satisfying dinner we got you covered

The Hilcote Arms specials menu is both appetizing and full of flavour.Freshly prepared and cooked to order wholesome food.To complement our chicken and fish dishes on this menu we have excellent selection of white wines choice from Sauvigon Blanc Pinot Grigio Chardonny

Red wines Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Sauvigon to accompany the beef and lamb dishes

Go to the bar meals page on this website to view our full specials and lite bites menus

 

Sunday's Are All About The Roast

Since opening in 2017 we have made our Traditional Sunday Roast Lunches a speciality

Choose from our selection of succulent premium cuts of meat suitable to satisfy every palate Served with creamy mash potato roast parsnip roast potato seasonal vegetables pig in blanket Yorkshire pudding stuffing with rich gravy .Accompanied with sauces to complement your meal apple/cranberry/mint/horseradish

For those who desire something sweet why not indulge with one our desserts

With table service adding that personal touch to enhance our guests experience

All Sunday Roasts and desserts are prepared and cooked by mine hosts Brad and Bev

Being hands on the business owners oversee that the finest ingredients are used maintaining high standards

Our core values are quality service and customer satisfaction

Your Sunday Dining experience can be enhanced with red wine to complement beef and lamb or white wine to accompany pork or chicken

You can view our full Sunday Roast Lunch Menu on the Sunday Lunch page on this website

 

Food service is from Wednesday to Saturday 4pm till 8pm

Sunday Lunches are served from 12-.30pm till 6pm

 

 

With information taken from the summer issue of the Nottingham Drinker 2024

People Who have a local felt they had more close friends they could call on for help and support

 

 

Christmas  prize Draw Help Raise £189.00

With all proceeds to go to Brinsley Animal Rescue

Registered Charity number 1135508

New for 2026 the witty weekender will be replaced by qoute of the week

To inspire you for the working week ahead

 

Plus Our Fund Raiser For 2026 Will Be In Aid Of Brinsley Animal Rescue

Keep An Eye Out On This Website For Up And Coming Events

 

Drinks

We stock draught beers lagers and ciders supplied by Heineken

Bud Light

John Smiths

Theakston Mild

Inch's Cider

Birra Moretti

Heineken

Kopparberg

Cask Ales From

Dancing Duck Brewery

&

Welbeck Abbey Brewery

Cask Ale of The Week

This weeks offering is from

Welbeck Abbey Brewery

SKYLIGHT

4.4% Crisp and lightly floral Continental pale

4.4% 

Alcohol By Volume

Go to our cask ale of the week page 

for full details

Wines 

Hardy's sauvignon blanc

Hardy's sauvignon blanc semillon

Hardy's chardonny

Pinot grigio

Hardy's shiraz rose

Pinot grigio rose

Galllo white zinfandel

Barefoot white zinfandel

Hardy's shiraz

Hardy's shiraz cabernet

Hardy's cabernet merlot

McGuigan cabernet sauvignon

Gallo merlot

Barefoot merlot

McGuigan alcohol free wine

Sauvignon Blanc 0.0%

Shiraz 0.0%

Rose 0.0%

1970's retro drink

Babycham

 

 

 

 

 

Bar Meals

Specials menu 

Fish Pie topped with herbs and cheese served with seasonal vegetables

Pan Fried Chicken Breast served with chips and garden peas

Chilli Con concarne served with chips or rice and garlic bread

Chicken or Beef Pie  served with chips garden peas and gravy

Beef Lasagne served with chips garden peas and garlic bread

Chicken Tikka served with chips or rice garden peas and naan bread

Cottage Pie served with seasonal vegetables and gravy

Chips Cheese and Onion Toastie 

Portion of chips toasted sandwich and salad

Vegetarian Dishes

Vegetarian Lasagne  served with chips garden peas and garlic bread

Vegetarian Cottage Pie served with seasonal vegetables and gravy

Vegetarian Chicken Tikka  served with chips or rice garden peas and naan bread

Vegetarian Potato and Leek Pie served with chips or mash and seasonal  vegetables

All Bar Meals are priced at £11.95

When placing your order

please inform us of any 

food allergies or food intolerance

 

For larger groups pre booking is required 

Bar meals are served

4pm till 8pm

Wednesday to Saturday 

Available From

31/12/2025

 

  

Vegetawit

Sunday Lunches

We offer 3 sizes of Sunday Lunch 

small medium large

Small beef pork or chicken £13.45

Medium beef pork or chicken £14.45

Large beef pork or chicken £15.45

Small lamb £15.45

Medium lamb £16.45

Large lamb £17.45

Childs beef pork or chicken £7.25

Childs lamb £9.25

Vegetarian Sunday Lunch

Potato and leek pie 

Small £13.45

Medium £14.45

Large £15.45

Sunday roast dinners are served with  meat of your choice Yorkshire pudding stuffing mash potato pig in blanket roast potato's a selection of seasonal vegetables and with rich gravy

A slice of bread or extra gravy boats are Available to all our guests at no extra charge

Its the little things that make a big difference

 

A selection of   desserts are also available 

These will vary from week to week

desserts are £4.95

Now taking Bookings for

Sunday 04/01/2026

(01773 86 26 96)

Pre Booking Is Essential

As limited places available

Our most popular sitting times are 

12-30pm and 1-30pm

When placing your order

please inform us of any

food allergies or food intolerance

 

 

Location how to find us

With easy access from junction 28 of the M1 motorway go east bound of the A38 signposted East Midlands Designer Outlet At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Berristow Lane for about 1 mile as you enter Hilcote Village you will find The Hilcote Arms situated on New Lane and on the corner of Hilcote Lane satnav reference DE55 5HT

We are also just a short drive from The Holiday Inn Hotel South Normanton

 The bus service runs from Designer Outlet past The Hilcote Arms then to Blackwell and onto Matlock

 

 

If you are looking for an alternative to Motorway Services

food see our full menu above

 

We are also only around half hour drive from local attractions

In Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Lord Byron's Newstead Abbey

D H Lawrence birth place museum

Matlock Bath

Hardwick Hall

Crich Tramway village

Chatsworth House

Team works Karting East Midlands

Askan k9 dog training classes held nearby in the Hilcote Miners Welfare Sunday Mornings 

 

We are also just a sort distance from King Mill Reservoir Brierley Forest Park circular walk

A little further afield there is Portland Country Park Kirkby-in-Ashfield a 3-5 mile circular walk. Around 5.5 miles and 14 minutes away from Hilcote

With The Hilcote Arms close proximity to the Blackwell Trail this makes it the perfect place for people out for a leisurely walk or pop in with your caine friends

 

 

 

To celebrate the mining heritage of the Village of Hilcote you will find Coal Mining museum close by

mining heritage site to Mansfield is the Pleasley Pit in Pleasley,

which features a Coal Mining Museum, restored winding engine house, and colliery buildings with exhibits on mining history and local communities

Location: 9 Phoenix Rise, Pleasley, Mansfield, NG19 7EY. 

 

Another option is the Nottinghamshire Mining Museum, recently established in Mansfield.