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

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.

We ate here tonight, when they say “proper pie” that’s exactly what they mean. The food was delicious, the pie (pastry top and bottom) was jam packed full of meat. The slice of pie was huge. The landlord and his team were on the ball and chatty, funny and honest. Defo worth a visit.

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.

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

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.

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!

Very cosy and interesting pub. Menu is small, great for vegetarians and vegans. And doggies.

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.

What a fantastic dining experience. We went for the 8 course tasting menu with wine pairing. We thought it was excellent value at £75pp & £45 for the wine. It had a different wine for all 8 courses. A nice touch was a menu for the complementary canapés. The stand out dishes for me was the halloumi canapé and salmon tartar 😍. Hubby’s star dishes were the ham hock terrine & strawberry parfait. He also loved both canapé’s & homemade sourdough and butters. Waiting staff were great, loved it & will be back!

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

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!

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.

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.

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 ❤️

Didn’t stay but ate for my birthday lunch. Made to feel very welcome and loved every minute. Great service from Otto. Thanks so much to the team for making me feel special! The food was sublime and the star of the show was the cod main course with saffron sauce. Otto added he brought the saffron from Morocco himself which was a lovely touch. Will be back and will recommend. Francesca x

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.

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.

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 ++

Been going here for a few years now, once or twice a year. Always excellent, friendly service. The steaks are the best going. Very good value for money. Genuine rustic farm setting. Pre book a couple of months ahead.

Sunday dinner for two in January - absolutely stunningly gorgeous food (hot, extremely tasty turkey, large portions, well presented) with attentive service and a warm smile from well trained staff. Will definitely come back for another Sunday roast, and most likely try other food offerings also. What a great team from the kitchen through to the table, in a lovely countryside location. Thank you

Probably one of the smallest and friendliest hotels I've ever stayed at. Food was outstanding and the lamb shank was one of the best "mains" I've ever eaten. Room we stayed in was quite basic, but had some nice touches of quality finish. Young blond female staff member who checked us in at reception was superb. Restaurant/waiting staff were also brilliant.

I had the pleasure of staying in the oaks cottage for a weekend getaway in the beautiful rolling hills of Cromford. It was spotlessly clean and had the comfiest bed, a rainfall shower and was very tastefully furnished. After a walk at Black Rock (a must-visit!), kicking our boots off and relaxing in the warm cottage with a cup of tea in the lounge area was a great wind-down before an evening out. The kitchen invites you to cook up a storm, however we opted instead to take a stroll into the friendly town for dinner and enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the hotel restaurant the following morning. I had the English breakfast with fresh coffee and cold juice which was a perfect start to the day. The staff were so helpful and friendly and it was clear they wanted us to enjoy our stay and were happy to be there themselves. Overall this hotel was the perfect base for our Peak District getaway!

Fantastic stay, the room was perfect and really well furnished. The bed was so comfy and the bathroom was stunning. The service was incredible and I would definitely recommend the breakfast. The hotel is perfectly situated for beautiful walks in every direction and we really enjoyed visiting Cromford. There was literally nothing more we could have asked for from our stay thank you Oakhill.

We found this place when searching for gluten free food and we are so glad we did. The food was amazing and plenty of it, the room we were in had a roaring fire lit. This was great as there was snow and it was freezing. The service was nothing short of perfect. It was a fantastic experience all round and perfect for my wife's birthday

⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic – A Must-Visit! The Royal Oak in the Peak District is an absolute gem! We loved it so much that we went two nights in a row, and honestly, I wish we could have stayed longer. The staff were outstanding—friendly, welcoming, and they even remembered us and our drinks from the night before, which made the experience feel even more special. The food? Incredible. Every dish was full of flavor, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. Whether you’re after a hearty meal after a day exploring or just a great atmosphere with top-notch service, this place delivers on every level. I can’t recommend it highly enough—if you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and go! You won’t be disappointed

Felt the warmth of the place as soon as we stepped through the door. We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff and shown to our table.....even though we were 3/4's of an hour before our booked time. No fuss and very much appreciated by our party of four. The ambience of the pub was lovely and it was our 1st visit. The food was excellent,all the staff were so attentive,friendly and made it a great experience to eat there. It was probably the best eating out I've had in a long time.....what an absolute gem. We will certainly be calling back in the future.....when we're next visiting the area.

Had dinner a couple of times here. Food was exactly what you’d expect from a pub dinner. We had the Bean burger and fish & chips. Both yummy. The buffalo wing spicy sauce was the star of the show for me. Staff were super professional and attentive. Atmosphere very relaxed. Dog friendly.

Had a thoroughly good evening here , some very good service and food was impressive. Had the dirty onion burger, and it was gorgeous, really high quality meat cooked with the slightest blush of pink, sauces and onions all complemented and enhanced the burger. Chips were proper chips one of the best burgers I've had in a long time.

Came here for a Sunday dinner with friends. Was about £33 for two carveries so not bad. Was really impressed with the carvery in that there was 8 meat options, including how you wanted your meat. You could have rare beef, medium beef, gammon, turkey, medium lamb, well done lamb and a couple of others. You could also have a nut roast too. Love the variety of meats to suit everyone. The mash was also very good. Everything else was standard. The parsnips and carrots were not peeled, and they were plain boiled parsnips not honey roasted. The peas were on the crunchier side and I prefer my veg soft. They had cheesy leeks and cauliflower cheese. It is not very good for labelling as I knew not all the veg was vegetarian. The red cabbage was picked and not stated that was not nice. The roast potatoes were crunchy but a little dry. The Yorkshire was big but not my favourite. Was worth the try for the meat

Lovely place in a great location in Matlock. Been for a couple of meals before which have always been nice, but never got around to trying the famous carvery until today. So glad we came, the food was amazing, and so much variety.Everything was hot and well cooked. Staff were really friendly and everything was well organised. It was very busy and because there was 2 of us with a dog we had to queue separately which would have meant we’d probably be eating at different times, but after I’d got mine I was told to send my wife to the front of the queue so we could dine together, I thought that was very thoughtful and a nice touch. I must say Thankyou (and sorry) to the bar lady who cleared our plates and was really friendly, my clumsy wife managed to spill half a pint of lager not only on the floor but managed to decorate half the wall too. Thanks again for your assistance, I’ll be leaving the wife at home next time.

Excellent cider selection with fifteen on the drinks menu! Plenty of seating outside and very dog friendly. Pizza oven out the back... menu looks good & at a fair price.

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

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.

Staying nearby on holiday, we easily booked a table to eat online in advance. Brilliantly friendly owner as we arrived early to play some pool (dedicated games room!), there's a good choice of ales and wines, and a wide food menu including specials. The food was absolutely amazing - brilliantly home cooked with plenty to eat. We sat near to the fire in the lovely decorated main room. Would highly recommend. If you were planning to eat at the weekend take note of the kitchen times and it's probably worth booking ahead a lot of tables were reserved when we visited (early Saturday evening)!

Three nights with a group of friends. My room was excellent. I didn't try any other pub in the village because the Inn was so good. Please note that the food is outstanding. The hosts Sammy and Joe are excellent 👍🏻

Fantastic atmosphere, food, drink and service, very accommodating and friendly owners. They were fully booked and somehow - very kindly - squeezed us in for an hour’s sitting. Amazing pies, fish and chips, ales and they were able to provide smaller portions for the children. Very reasonable prices and a lot of locally produced and sourced ingredients. Well done!

Lovely cosy rooms. Helpful hosts with the booking in. Was pretty decoration. Pub very welcoming and cosy with a great roaring fire. Dog friendly. Lots of nice extras to the room like shower gel and tea/ biscuits.

We visited the pub for a drink after a walk thought we'd maybe order food. We had two pork roast dinners which were absolutely delicious. Finished the meal with a lovely chocolate fondant and a lemon tart. Staff were very friendly and welcoming too 😊