Good places to eat near Donington Park

[Trickie Dickie]

Hi Guys

We are coming down for a trackday on Monday 10th at Donington
and will be staying over on the Sunday evening and need somewhere decent to eat

Any suggestions for pubs or restaurants relatively nearby
We are staying at the Days Inn on the A50 and others at the Prem Inn at the airport

Coming from Yorkshire we like good hearty food at a good price (pubs?)
or any good curry house or chinese restaurants

Thanks
Trickie

PS Anyone doing the DPRAC Trackday?

[jimmy7]

Im doing the same, but staying at the Holiday Inn on the Sunday night.

Cant help on places to eat but I'll be there on the DPRAC day.

[NicheMonkey]

Tandoori Nights in Shardlow is a few minutes away from where your staying, great curry.

[raceboy]

Trickie Dickie said:

PS Anyone doing the DPRAC Trackday?

Can't really help with the food but it'll be good to see another TVR on track on Monday.

[Trickie Dickie]

raceboy said:

Trickie Dickie said:

PS Anyone doing the DPRAC Trackday?

Can't really help with the food but it'll be good to see another TVR on track on Monday.

Unfortunately I have sold my TVR (which was far too loud to get on any track anyway!!)
and will be thrashing the *rs* off my Boxster 3.2S for the first time

I know there are several TVR friends who are coming as well though

Cheers
Trickie

[Trickie Dickie]

NicheMonkey said:

Tandoori Nights in Shardlow is a few minutes away from where your staying, great curry.

Thanks for this NM

I will take a look

Cheers
Trickie

[raceboy]

I have to resort to the 'bolt ons' to get anywhere near 98Db.

[Trickie Dickie]

raceboy said:

I have to resort to the 'bolt ons' to get anywhere near 98Db.

My old Wedge 400 was 128Db so no chance of reducing enough to get on track!!!!!!

I had to use my Saab 2.8 Twin Turbo

Cheers
Richard

[geeks]

Ghandis is the best Indian place for miles, service is superb and food is great, parking a little tricky but worth it

[mrtwisty]

The Bull's Head in Repton - Big tasty wood fired pizzas

The Coopers Arms in Weston on Trent for a good roast

[Rick101]

Hello,
Group of us coming from NYLOC. Staying at Premier Inn.
Should be a good day.

Might head out to Donington village for food.

See you there.

Cheers

Rick
Yellow Exige Sprint

Edited by Rick101 on Wednesday 5th October 18:16

[Dr Slotter]

Both pubs in Long Whatton (10 minutes form Donington towards Loughborough), The Royal Oak and The Falcon Inn are pretty good.

[Behemoth]

Hardinge Arms, just up the road

[Trickie Dickie]

Rick101 said:

Hello,
Group of us coming from NYLOC. Staying at Premier Inn.
Should be a good day.

Might head out to Donington village for food.

See you there.

Cheers

Rick
Yellow Exige Sprint

Edited by Rick101 on Wednesday 5th October 18:16

Hi Rick

Yes I know - I am in touch with Danny (in fact I introduced him and many of the Lotus guys to this trackday)
and hope to meet up on Sunday sometime

Cheers
Trickie (went with Lotus guys to Abbeville in 2014)

[Trickie Dickie]

Thanks for all the replies guys

This will give us plenty of choice

Will discuss with my companions and have a good meal

Thanks again

Trickie

[no effort]

The Castle Inn does nice food but you usually have to book.
If you're after a curry I would try curry tonight.
And if you're having a night out around Dono then be aware that both Castle Inn and The Apiary close their doors at 10.30 sharp.

[Trickie Dickie]

no effort said:

The Castle Inn does nice food but you usually have to book.
If you're after a curry I would try curry tonight.
And if you're having a night out around Dono then be aware that both Castle Inn and The Apiary close their doors at 10.30 sharp.

Thanks for this "no effort"

hopefully we will be doing an early night with the early start for the Trackday on Monday

Cheers
Trickie

[Inverted]

If you like pizza definitely try the Bulls head, Repton. Best pizza wood fired pizza ive had.

[Trickie Dickie]

mrtwisty said:

The Bull's Head in Repton - Big tasty wood fired pizzas

The Coopers Arms in Weston on Trent for a good roast

Took your suggestion thanks and had the roast dinner at the Coopers

It was very nice and a good choice
It was very busy with a private function so had to eat in the bar
but was lovely food, drink and service.

Cheers
Trickie

[mrtwisty]

Lovely place to sit in the summer also, with a pint beside the lake.

Happy to help