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The Spread Eagle

4.7 (184)
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Beetwell St, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 1SH

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The Spread Eagle

4.7
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Chesterfield

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to The Spread Eagle, a historic pub nestled in the heart of Chesterfield at 7 Beetwell Street (S40 1SH). Steeped in history and tradition, our Grade II listed building has been a landmark in Chesterfield for centuries, potentially dating back as far as 1479.

Once a coaching inn, providing respite for weary travelers and their horses, The Spread Eagle has evolved with the times while retaining its character and charm. Our beautiful late 18th or early 19th-century facade, complete with its distinctive arched carriageway, hints at the stories held within these walls.

Recently revitalized in 2025 under new ownership – the passionate team behind the renowned Galleon Restaurant – The Spread Eagle is excited to welcome you back. We're committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can enjoy quality food, a great selection of drinks, and comfortable accommodation.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    JORDAN CLAYTON
  • Neighborhood
    Chesterfield
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Spread Eagle.

4.7

4.7
(184)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Derbyshire

    Best Value

  • Derbyshire

    Great for brunch

  • Derbyshire

    Good for business meals

  • Derbyshire

    Good for groups

  • Derbyshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Derbyshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Derbyshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Spread Eagle offers "amazing food" and "fabulous service," consistently impressing guests with its delicious tapas, steaks, and Sunday roasts. Diners appreciate the "great value" and "friendly staff," though some note occasional service hiccups. The vibrant atmosphere and lovely outdoor area make it a "great place to eat" and return to.
184 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the meal was excellent, the food was delicious with the steak cooked to perfection, 10/10.

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  2. Kelly

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as usual. The service is always fabulous. Thank you for another lovely evening.

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  3. Nicola

    Derbyshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food amazing staff always a pleasure to visit

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  4. Julie

    Derbyshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is great, with plenty to choose from. I had the chilli, which was delicious. The staff were charming and helpful. It was, however, incredibly noisy and hectic, such that it was difficult to hold a conversation at normal volume, which definitely put a dampener on the experience. It was Friday evening, so perhaps it's quieter in the week. I would definitely recommend, but if you're looking for a quiet or romantic dinner this isn't perhaps the right atmosphere.

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  5. Karie

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good ambience, usually good service, spread eagle used to be our favourite place to have work get togethers, but recently we were messed around enquiring about a menu for the festive season with attitude i might add and last night's get together, 11 of us, they brought out food before people were even seated and not even an hour in they asked if they could take a table and two seats from us that we were using for a couple that were waiting, definitely pushed out, lack of customer care all round, sadly has put us off going again. Its a shame as its such a lovely place normally with great food.

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  6. Lisa

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing which I was pleased about as I was introducing family after visiting with friends in the summer, so there is definitely consistency, which doesn’t always happen with restaurants. The service staff were all lovely. We were told after a couple of hours that our table was reserved which was absolutely fair enough so we were getting ready to leave but then told by the lovely guy behind the bar that he had found us another table so we got comfortable again & ordered more drinks. Then within minutes of us sat with our new drinks we were told that that table was also reserved & there was no more tables so we had to stand with our drinks, Including my 73yr old Mum. I’m not complaining, as everything else was perfect but hoping you take this as constructive. Thank you 😊

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  7. Michael

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from the second we walked through the door. Great relaxing atmosphere. The food that we ordered was very well presented, it was also cooked to perfection . Highly recommended See you soon 👍🏻

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  8. David

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The three of us were going for dinner at the Spread Eagle for the 1st time. Suffice to say that we will be going again. All 3 of us agreed that we can’t wait to book and go again. Do you do breakfast as well? Absolutely brilliant.

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  9. Patricia

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous all round. Amazing food and lovely staff.

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  10. Jade

    Derbyshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When I made the order online I mentioned on the order under special circumstances it was my boyfriends birthday, nothing was emailed back in regards to this or nothing said when arrived at the venue. When we got there we were told to take menus from bar, never once did anyone come over or speak to us regarding ordering and what was to be done. We sat there for ages to eventually be told it was bar service and would need to go to the bar to order food. When the food arrived it was placed down on the table and no cutlery was given, it was only after my partner got up to get the cutlery did somebody come over to him. Overall food was average, I just felt as though staff and service could have been better.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    JORDAN CLAYTON
  • Neighborhood
    Chesterfield
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Beer Battered Haddock (the pub’s fish and chips) is a standout, repeatedly praised by guests as some of the best fish and chips they’ve had and appears on the menu.

Tapas portions at The Spread Eagle are generous, many guests report that three plates per person (or five to share between two) are more than enough.

Yes, The Spread Eagle is a lovely pick for date night, with a cosy, conversation-friendly atmosphere and several positive couples' and Valentine's visits centered on tapas and drinks.

The Spread Eagle offers a cosy bar and dining room plus an outdoor sun‑trap patio/garden, guests also note bar seating and a comfortable dining area with an open fireplace.

Yes, The Spread Eagle serves a full drinks selection, with guests praising pints, a good range of beers and a solid wine list (including bottles of pinot and red wines).

Yes, The Spread Eagle has a sunny outdoor space: guests mention a sun terrace/garden and a sun‑trap patio that many have enjoyed for al fresco dining.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report kids' meals on offer and praise staff for being helpful and serving children promptly.

For a quieter visit, try a weekday lunchtime, one guest noted they were the only diners at midday. If you prefer a livelier evening, guests report busy nights and a popular Sunday lunch service.

The Spread Eagle feels like a cosy, historic pub, housed in a Grade II listed building with a welcoming bar, an open fireplace and a sunny garden patio, often described as warm, relaxed and well‑decorated.

Casual dress, the venue’s guidance is relaxed and informal, so comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate.

Yes, guests frequently mention value tapas offers, notably a '5 tapas' set commonly reported around £25–£28, and occasional 50%‑off tapas evenings.

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The Spread Eagle

4.7
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Chesterfield

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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