The Best Cafes in Kniveton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

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The Red Lion At Kniveton

The Red Lion At Kniveton, Main Street, Kniveton, Ashbourne DE6 1JH, UK

4.9 (219 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01335 345554

“What a find! A great village pub serving ‘real’ cider & real ale. Great homemade food. We had the fish and chips, and the pie and veg both were great. The service was superb. Definitely pay this place a visit if in the area.”

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2 weeks ago
5.0

The Red Lion pub is a very local village pub offering locally and famous made cider’s with several choice and many years of awards. Their restaurant is also very busy on many of the days but do book up if your thinking to eat there as tables are limited and Sundays is only half day food. Don’t forget closed Monday and Tuesday’s Call to book a table is best idea if you plan to eat here especially if camping or staying locally. The Red Lion is also very popular with the local of the village and always pleasant to have a conversation to catch up with walks and the area. Well recommend and is now a key place in my to “return again”

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2 months ago
5.0

Very friendly, brilliantly run freehouse pub. Popular with locals and very welcoming to those who aren't. Excellent traditional pub food. We had one of their renowned pies (beef & ale) which was delicious and fish (enormous) & proper homemade chips. Homemade puds. Would definitely recommend and worth a visit (or two!) if you're staying in the area and not sure where to go to eat and/or drink.

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10 months ago
5.0

Gorgeous food and a great selection of real ales and ciders. I'm really fussy when it comes to eating out and I think that may possibly have been the nicest pub lunch I've ever had! Perfectly cooked and seasoned chips; a beef and ale pie that was freshly cooked and full of tender meat (not a piece of fat or gristle to be found!) and rich gravy with perfect short crust pastry; rich and meaty extra gravy, and a selection of tasty vegetables. Yum! Would've tried the puddings but I filled up completely on just the main - perfect portion size! Friendly staff and good character. Toilets were clean and pleasant and even had emergency stash in the ladies. Would recommend and will bear in mind if we're passing again.

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3 months ago
5.0

I couldn’t recommend the red lion enough. Start with the warm and friendly welcome, followed by the local options behind the bar and enthusiastic bar staff, next the unwavering love for the children and dogs and last but most importantly the exquisite home cooked food. Particularly suggest the curry. I’ve never felt so happy to spend my money somewhere.

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Café Impromptu

14 Church St, Ashbourne DE6 1AE, UK

4.8 (315 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01335 682262

“My mum, dad and myself had been here on a previous trip to Ashbourne, but only had a cappuccino with the time getting on, and we found it to be a lovely place. So this time, on a solo trip, I decided to stop by for breakfast, which came with two sausages, bacon, baked beans, mushroom, a tomato, black pudding, hash browns, fried bread and white or brown toast. Thankfully, it wasn't too crowded inside and I was able to choose a table at the bottom, nearest the counter, as these are great for solo customers or a party of two. Had a look through the menu, and chose the regular breakfast with granary toast and a cappuccino for the drink. Super cosy place with awesome chairs and tables (going for the marbled look, complimenting the black and white chairs very well!) It was clean and I noticed, by the side, there was a glass jar of dog treats and some blankets, so I think well-behaved dogs are allowed. The lady who served me, as well as the other ladies, were super pleasant and very friendly. Food came out and was presented nicely on the plate, everything hot and cooked to perfection! The fried egg was fabulous and runny, the sausages well-seasoned (proper ones too, not like some you get elsewhere). The hash browns were nice and crispy, not soggy at all! Very filling and certainly set me up for the day. I think the breakfast and cappuccino came to about £16 altogether, which I don't think is bad at all, considering everything was fresh. Would have no hesitation coming back in the future, and would HIGHLY recommend! Many thanks to the staff at Café Impromptu!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 247 m away
  • Ashbourne Antique Centre – 51 m away
  • Avanti Jewellers of Ashbourne – 33 m away
  • Subway – 45 m away
  • Sticky Fingers – 10 m away
Stable View

Ladywood Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4PQ, UK

4.7 (451 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01332 677373

“I always love coming to Stable View. I stopped by today and sat outside. Beautiful views in the sun. Lunch was delicious - halloumi flat bread and fries.”

Dine-In Takeout

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Dogs-R-Us (dog boarding kennels) – 495 m away
  • Dale Abbey Cattery – 486 m away
The Cowshed

No Man's Ln, Dale Abbey, Ilkeston DE7 4PH, UK

4.6 (1003 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07504 230690

“What a fab place for lunch. Obviously, they can be very busy. Fortunately we went for a late lunch around 1:30-1:45 and got seated in the conservatory which had a nice view out into the garden and included a big heater to keep the place warm. The staff were lovely and very helpful giving clear guidance on how to order and what's on the menu. The decaf tea was well presented, a good quantity and hot. The quiche meals were of very generous portions, with a good measure of mixed salad. There was a wide selection of cakes. The cornflake tart caught my eye and when it came it was a generous portion. I can recommend it! We moved into the main seating area after a short time as it was quite cool in the conservatory for us. The big heater couldn’t quite cope with the outside sliding doors opening for customers coming and going. The main seating area was a better area to sit, and was a good bit warmer. It was good to see the staff set to cleaning the tables and floors after customers had left. There are a couple of toilets on the ground floor, both clean and tidy with good facilities. The couple of things that would have made our experience even better was. 1. Fix the sliding outside door and stop it being left open or sliding open. On a cold day it is noticeable. 2. Both of our quiche meals were only just warm. They would have been much nicer a lot hotter. Overall, the staff were excellent, the food very good and the place was clean and tidy. Prices were a little more then we would have paid else where. There appears to be two car parks. We parked in the one off the main road and ended walking along it just around the corner to find the closer carpark and the entrance. We will definitely go again, perhaps when the weather improves or ask for a seat inside the main café.”

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Courtney Gallery & Cafe

50 St John St, Market Place, Ashbourne DE6 1GH, UK

4.6 (94 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01335 347425

“Great gallery and cafe. We had a wonderful gluten free sandwich and salad. We were full but could not resist taking away a homemade gluten free cake.”

Restroom Good for Children

Parking Options:

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Ashbourne Park – 145 m away
  • Mark's Family Butchers – 31 m away
  • The Ashbourne Gingerbread Shop – 74 m away
  • Smith's Tavern – 52 m away
  • Market Place Fish & Chip Restaurant ASHBOURNE – 82 m away
The Windmill Farm

Cat and Fiddle Ln, Ilkeston DE7 6HD, UK

4.6 (356 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01332 955163

“Lovely cafe, great view and wonderful food will happily go again. It was father's day so was a busier day but it has a good atmosphere. These good amount of parking with an over spill area. Will be going back on a sunnier day for sure. Nice little wonder around the windmill just outside.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Cat and Fiddle Windmill – 29 m away
  • Killzone Airsoft – 492 m away
Sticky Fingers

12 Church St, Ashbourne DE6 1AE, UK

4.6 (73 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01335 418001

“Absolutely loved bringing my step daughter here we had so much fun! We both picked out an ornament to paint and had the most beautiful cake and tea! Would highly recommend. The only thing I would say is it's super quiet and everyone who was in there with us said the same thing, it needs a radio or something for a little background noise as it feels slightly awkward. Other than that it's fantastic and hope to be back soon!!!”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 248 m away
  • Avanti Jewellers of Ashbourne – 25 m away
  • Ashbourne Antique Centre – 59 m away
  • Subway – 37 m away
  • Red Chilli Ashbourne – 47 m away
BEAR Ashbourne

19 St John St, Market Place, Ashbourne DE6 1GP, UK

4.5 (214 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01335 210322

“we had a spontaneous trip to Ashbourne and this cafe caught our attention straight away. And so good we came there! I loved the decor, and menu offers so much more than a typical cafe. We had butternut squash on toast (looked and tasted great) , my partner had pancakes with bacon, breaded chicken with maple syrup.. sooo delicious! and coffee - that's another big STAR for amazing ones. I had a beetroot latte (rarely on the menu at most cafes) - it was perfect. We already planning to come back to Ashbourne in the summer”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Costa Coffee – 30 m away
  • The Ashbourne Gingerbread Shop – 25 m away
  • f'coffee Ashbourne – 38 m away
  • Ashbourne Park – 243 m away
  • Smith's Tavern – 46 m away
The Bottle Kiln

203 High Ln W, West Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 6HP, UK

4.5 (1076 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 0115 932 9442

“Very special gift shop with unique items. Go! The cafe/restaurant - fantastic food, decoration any very, VERY friendly and welcoming team. A must-visit. They seriously pulled one of the best vegetarians sandwiches i ever had. Gifted team in the kitchen”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • West Hallam Methodist Church – 75 m away
Nutbrook Coffee Shop

Lodge Farm Cottage, Slack Rd, Mapperley, Ilkeston DE7 6BQ, UK

4.7 (651 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07738 165277

“Lovely little cafe. I like that you have to wonder through the park to find this place. The cafe building itself is quite small but there is plenty of outdoor seating, most of which is undercover either under a gazebo or an umbrella. We only had coffee's and a scone but both were great and the service was fast. The staff are very welcoming and dogs are welcome too. A hidden gem.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Nutbrook Viewing Platform – 116 m away
Three Roofs Cafe

The Island, Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WN, UK

4.5 (975 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01433 620533

“Stopped in to Castleton on our way back from Mam Tor, and found this lovely little spot for lunch. Great menu, very friendly and polite staff and just the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat and a much needed refuel! Coffees were hot (none of this lukewarm, pretty foam art nonsense thankfully!) and very good beans, baguettes were huge and stuffed with filling, and the hand cut, home made chips were exceptional! Definitely give this place a try if you're heading through or staying in Castleton”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Castleton Visitor Centre – 35 m away
  • Peak Cavern – 334 m away
  • The Castle – 68 m away
  • Peveril Castle – 351 m away
  • Bulls Head, Castleton – 70 m away

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