"Went for Sunday lunch — it’s been a while since I last visited Trent Lock, but the pub has been done up really nicely. It has a modern yet country feel to it, which works well.

We were seated promptly even though we hadn’t booked, which was a nice surprise. The menu had a good selection — plenty of variety without being overwhelming. I had the turkey breast roast dinner and my brother went for the vegetable wellington. At first, our meals were mixed up, but the mistake was corrected quickly.

The food itself was very good. The only slight downside was that my roast potatoes were a little overcooked, though it didn’t spoil the meal. We also ordered puddings, which took a bit of time to arrive, but it wasn’t a major issue.

The bill for two mains, two puddings, and two Pepsis came to £60, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality. Service was excellent — our waitress was attentive and friendly throughout.

Overall, a lovely Sunday lunch and definitely worth a visit."

Kim Ebbern

"The atmosphere coming into the restaurant was not pleasant, bar staff did not have any character about them didn’t have any banter while trying to order drinks at the bar, didn’t have a smile on their face, when serving myself and family. Restaurant staff tired to put myself and family in a cornered area for when stating I struggle with claustrophobia. Also stated that there only place but then let us have another table, but then No one else sat in that area so we could have sat anywhere! Couldn’t order what we wanted on the menu as there was none left. However was able to order the trio roast which did not make sense as we all wanted the belly pork which was on the trio menu. When getting the food, the roast potatoes where hard and hollow, had the end of the cabbage in the green veg, gravy was cold, with the pork belly the meat was hard and the cracking was soft… (wrong way round!!).
Had the olives and garlic for starter - there was only two garlic gloves - and they tasted off! One of the waitresses when talking to her didn’t look like she was happy with being at work as did not smile once throughout while trying to host myself and family.
To that conclusion Very disappointed in the services and meal on this occasion - when in the past I have really enjoyed coming to this restuarant. I will only return to this restuarant but only for drinks due to the area, I will never eat here again. Only ate part of the meal as we were hungry after a long day.
After complaining they did knock off two meals however they should have just knocked it all off, it was that bad.
Just to add… when paying for the bill they stated we needed to pay for drinks however they were paid for prior to having food, that what we thought anyways. So they were trying to make us pay for something that was already paid for.
This is bad customer services and not exceptable. No commuincation what so ever. Should of had a receipt of the drinks to state it didn’t go through at the bar!!! Bar staff should have said she’d have put it on the tab, so there was no confusion. Not exceptable!!
However manager was nice and understood where we were coming from."

joanne payne

"What a lovely pub in a lovely location overlooking the River Trent, with tables and chairs on lawns between the river and the pub. The Erewash canal is to the side of the pub with it's fascinating lock gates and other interests.

We drove up by Campervan from our South Somerset home to visit family members in Beeston. There were no campsites near Beeston but searching for Pub Stop-overs we found The Trent Lock Pub (formerly The Navigation Inn.) We phoned ahead, got the thumbs up and arrived 5pm. We selected a parking slot at the rear of the car park looking onto grass land and trees.
We invited two family members for dinner and we ate at 7.30pm (the pub opened at 6pm)
The food was superb and we didn't have to wait long for it. I had the chicken salad with avocado and bacon plus a side of sweet potato fritters. Incredible flavours!The others had Salmon and onion fishcakes with shrimp sauce with broccoli and other vegetables, which they enjoyed. Wine was a nice Sauvignon Blanc. The service was good and the staff were pleasant so what else could one ask for.

So we will come Pub Stop-Over camping at the Trent Pub every time we visit Beeston and we know we'll get good free camping and bldy good food.

Thank you Trent Lock Pub

Nick & Jackie

The free pub Stop-overs are great and all you need to do is eat or drink in the pub that evening."

Nick Mair