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

This is my go to cafe in Bakewell. The food is always amazing, great alternative milk options and drink options to try. I particularly loved my hummus, avocado and tomato dish 🥰

We visited on a Sunday afternoon while visiting the area. We received a very warm welcome and had a sense that the staff genuinely cared about our experience. There was a lovely ambience. The menu options were perfect. The food was of great quality and prices about right. Unfortunately I wasn’t feeling so great so I didn’t eat all of my lovely hearty soup (of which there was a very generous amount) but it was by no means a reflection on the food. On any other day I’d have most definitely finished the lot off!

A very nice little cafe in a lovely little town. The cafe is set down a quite little lane, next to a bookshop. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, if you looking for fast food and service this is not the cafe for you. The food is well prepared and made fresh on the premises, the coffee is nice and strong it's very flavourful, the homemade curried potato soup is highly recommended, it was served with sourdough, the brilliant art work on the walls is also for sale.

Amazing Food, Land Lady is a legend and people in this village are amazing. My favourite pub in the Derbyshire area 💙✌🏾

What a hidden gem! A local freehouse pub in a small village, Sheldon, 2 or 3 miles from Bakewell. I am a wheelchair user and access into the pub involved negotiating a very small step to the front entrance and through the generous front door. Level access inside to the bar and seating areas. Real ales and decent wine. Timothy Taylor Landlord was very well kept. We visited twice for dinner and drinks during our recent stay at Manor House Farm Cottages. Good value, well presented, pub food, with a broad menu and specials. Loved the gammon and chips (with egg AND pineapple!). Very friendly landlady and bar staff. I didn’t need the loo, but the landlady was happy for me to use the ladies - not accessible, but a single, spacious room! Parking in the street.

Great pub. Friendly and gracious person behind the bar. Good selection of beers and choices of wines. I wasn’t eating but plenty of veggie options. Quiet (no TV or music) which is a plus in my book. Highly recommended.

This is a lovely old fashioned proper pub. Home cooked food tasty, beer is alright but could warrant a guest beer, lady served a bit sour… but the pub is lovely, the clientele really pleasant. I like it. Village lovely, nearby Magpie mine great for exploring.