The Best Restaurants in Aldwark, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

This was our first visit to The Bull Shed and we loved it! It's very rustic, and very friendly and down to earth. Going job we booked as it was almost full. My husband and I had a melting camembert sharer to start - loads of bread and cooked to perfection. Then we both had rib eye steak, which came with chips, mushrooms, corn on the cob and a couple of cherry tomatoes. I can honestly say it was the best steak I've ever had. The service was great, staff were very welcoming and we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend A ++

Absolutely lovely, hardworking owners. Really nice rustic and relaxed vibe and very friendly. Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Would highly reccommend.

It was the lads Christmas party and decided to come to the Bull Shed for our meal. The food was delicious and the ambiance was lively. Although we had to wait between courses, we had a lot of catching up to do. The lamb chop was worth that wait.

An out of the way place in a beautiful location - unique, quirky and very welcoming. Pre-ordering makes the service very efficient. Great food. Bought goats cheese to enjoy at home which had a subtle flavour and was delicious. Overall experience highly recommended. Thank you to all the staff.

Great pub with a good selection of ales and some great lagers/Pilsner too! The food is very tasty and being vegetarian, I particularly like that the menu is mostly veggie (some locally produced meat dishes on there too, which I'm sure will be good). Nice atmosphere to the place as well.

What a great cosy pub this is! Dropped in at lunch time on a Saturday. Very pleased to see a large selection of vegan dishes & some vegan beers on draught too. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and the food arrived in good time. Dog friendly too. There's a small carpark opposite the pub enough for about 6 cars. They have a "secret" beer garden out the back too. Will definitely be visiting again when walking the surrounding, beautiful countryside.

Such a lovely pub with really great vegan food! The price was very reasonable and also dog friendly. Will definitely be returning! Very friendly landlord too.

Super cute pub with LOADS of vegan options. So nice to see a pub with a majority vegan menu. The pub itself is pretty dinky which adds to its character. There is a small car park which is good. The food was simple home cooked food. We both got pasty’s but the burgers looked great too. The staff were also very nice!

Lovely! Went for our annual Birthday taster menu and it was great as always. Got to try a few things we'd never had before. A few items were quite salty which was such a shame but the puddings as always were th best part!

Incredible value for money. Beautiful taster menu. Stunning wine pairings. Exemplary service. 10/10. Highly recommend. Will be back.

Such a fantastic find, food and service were excellent. The wine pairing with the meal was well explained throughout and nothing was too much trouble for the waitress. Would definitely visit again and exceptional value for money.

What a beautiful riverside location! I've never experienced dining at a restaurant like Stones before and I wasn't disappointed. Everything about our evening was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. We were made to feel very special by everyone there.

A very warm welcome from Collette and Mick today, backed up by a roaring log burner. Fantastic atmosphere and selection of drinks. The Barley Mow has some of the best pub food I've ever had. All home cooked and everything on the plate was perfect. Get a pie. They are all phenomenal. You cannot be disappointed.

Anyone who makes pies while reciting poetry by the bard Cooper-Clarke gets a thumbs up from me. Communication was amazing booking the table. Service was ace. Food was superb. We sadly couldn’t stay for the band, but will be back the next time we come to the Peak District. Loved it.

Highly recommended - had my dad’s 80th here on Xmas Eve. The place has huge amounts of character, fostering a warm and eclectic vibe that I loved. The food was wonderful, the Christmas pie was to die for, and the range of local ciders were much appreciated. Huge thanks to the team for handling such a large group on Xmas Eve.

Loved this place. Good hospitality and nice welcome. Pie was top of the shop.

Fischer’s is an exceptional restaurant. Every course was fantastic. It’s the second time we’ve been and the food was just as good this time round. We eat at a lot of fine dining restaurants and this is up there with the best food we’ve had.

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent weekend stay, for our special occasion. The staff were extremely welcoming, friendly, attentive and helpful. Our luxurious room was beautifully decorated and the bed very comfortable. All of our meals were delicious, and we were very impressed with the extensive wine list. Our whole experience was delightful, no doubt due to the great attention to detail that everyone has here. The fabulous grounds and gardens add to the serenity of this beautiful place. We are so glad that we chose Fischers and hope to return..... This is a truly special place ❤️

Visited Fischer's at Baslow Hall for an early valentine's dinner with my partner. Neil and the serving staff were great and very friendly. The service never felt rushed and we had a drink in the bar area before being shown to our table. My partner and I have eaten at a fair few fine dining/Michelin restaurants over the years but this was the first time we've booked the Kitchen Bench experience. Ant and his kitchen staff were all very professional and relaxed and were happy to chat, have a laugh and answer any questions we had. They explained the dishes and the processes behind them and it was interesting to see the dishes being assembled and 'coming to live' on the pass. We enjoyed a 9 course tasting menu with some of the highlights being the fish course (especially the Bouillabaisse which it was served with), the Mushroom Pithivier and Egg Custard Tart! We were both very pleased with the whole experience and would thoroughly recommend it. Thanks for a great evening!

We have eaten here a few times now and class it as a treat for a special occasion. We ate here recently and the food was very good as usual. However, I was shocked at the increase in price. The website which I have just checked again advertises 2 courses from £35 but this is no longer the case. It's more like £50 as you now pay for separate courses. So the website needs to be updated asap. We also used to get appetizers served to us before we went into the dining room and also between courses but sadly not any more. Again, really enjoyed what we had but only fo a special occasion.

Best of British, Best of the high peak! Just brilliant. Food, service, local folks, atmosphere - the team running the bar and restaurant are first class all the way. Best week's holiday across the street - made that way by this wonderful Pub and Restaurant!

Fabulous find. A spontaneous stop on a Sunday walk and want a treat. We were made welcome and had great assistance.

We went for a late lunch at the end of a hike and were so impressed, the staff were lovely and welcoming and the food was delicious. Nearly all the menu is gluten free or has gluten free alternatives which was amazing. They also catered for dairy free. We will definitely be going back. The new owners are doing a good job with this lovely old pub.

Friendly, helpful staff. Pub was buzzing, but we were given plenty of room to sit. One item had run out but they provided a suitable alternative. Food not cheap, mains around £18, but good quality and tasty. It was curry night (Saturday) so there was an array of curries to choose on top of the menu choices which was nice. Slightly slow bringing wine and water as we’d nearly finished the food by then and fire went out quite early so the temperature went from boiling to chilly but minor points overall. Would recommend.

Lovely staff and good food. We went with a party of 8 and the staff were very accommodating and you should definitely book ahead with a big party. The food was good with the recommendation of the lamb kofta flatbread being the tastiest one. Dog friendly pub.

Lovely pub with lovely staff!! Amazing food it was high quality and good price. We went on Tuesday for pizza, burger and loaded fries night Love that it is dog friendly would definitely recommend to other people that are visiting.

We have been visiting the Druid Inn, Birchover, for a few years. The staff are amazing, so friendly. It never fails to disappoint. Everything about it is fabulous. The food is amazing, there is something on the Menu for everyone. You must try the the Trio of Sausages they are exceptional (3 different flavours too). If you are in the area be sure to give it a try 🙂

Aww had a fab time here on Monday when my little boy and I popped in for lunch to celebrate the end of our Peak District weekend. A lovely warm and friendly welcome with a smile when we opened the door. The locally-supplied steak and Stilton pie was epic. Lovely pastry and served with good mix of fresh veg and triple cooked chunky chips. Delicious apple crumble and sticky toffee desserts too! We even had time to play a couple of board games. A lovely spot and we are sure to be back to do some of the walks in the area (Nine Ladies, Rowter rocks etc) Good memories. Ps we hope little teeny rescue kitten Thursday is doing well!

Came here for food this evening,as we are staying at harthill hall,it’s on the doorstep. So glad we came across this little gem. Staff are very friendly and welcoming,and the food is absolutely delicious. Pie is to die for. We will definitely be back when we stay in the area again.

We stayed nearby and walked in mainly due to its proximity and it ended up being such a lovely experience. They had pheasant casserole on as a special and it was so delicious! One of the best meals I had out in a while. The service by the young guy at the bar was great too. Highly recommend for some delicious homely food.

Had an amazing meal here. My wife's Turkey dinner looked delicious, it was served with roast potatoes, mixed vegetables, roast parsnips, mashed potatoes and a cranberry stuffing ball. The Turkey was moist and a generous portion. I opted for the pie. There was a choice of steak and ale or pheasant and red wine. I had the pheasant and again this didn't disappoint. The staff we really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Popped in for Sunday lunch after a walk today. Very friendly staff. The beef brisket was incredible. Generous portions and we were too stuffed for a desert. Wife had to bring half her vegetable pie back home. Highly recommended

We arrived at 3pm on a Sunday, hungry, and tired from running in the Peak District. We were pleased to find a couple free tables, one indoors. We got the big smithy’s breakfast for a late lunch. The food was hot, and all cooked really well. The bacon, black pudding and oatcake were especially good - crispy, salty and rich! From the Big portions, friendly and quick service this meal was just the restorative and hearty food we needed.

Always a lovely service here. Friendly and helpful. Very popular with walkers, cyclists and bikers especially at the weekend. Proper mug of tea made the way you want it. Great food menu from breakfast to sandwiches, panini's and lovely cakes. The location is perfect, right in the centre of Monyash and it's especially pleasant on a sunny day. Has indoor and outdoor seating as well. I highly recommend dropping in when you're out exploring this part of the Peaks.

Great little cafe in a nice location. Can’t comment on the full menu, but the sausage cob was really nice, and a proper mug of tea to go with it. Look forward to sampling the other breakfast items and the cakes in the future

Lovely place to stop and dine or just a cuppa and cake whilst passing through on our motorbikes. Friendly welcome and polite service, food and drink served promptly and was excellent. Cakes are delicious. Plenty of seating inside and out. Some places can be a bit selective or funny about visiting when riding motorcycles, pleased to say this one is friendly & welcoming, look forward to returning again soon. Thanks.

Best café in Wirksworth, and I've been to them all. I always have coffee and a pastry here when passing through. Some dishes are a little on the pricey side, but worth it, and the staff are always lovely. Brings back nice memories of France.

French style bar/bistro in the centre of Wirksworth with good menu choices, specials board and lunchtime offer. Extra seating downstairs. Extensive wine selection. Only real downside was that we struggled to find anywhere to park nearby on a Friday night.