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

Loved the pizza here. So much so we had pizza Friday and Saturday night. Ate in the pub next door on Friday and had it taken away on the Saturday. Still had a pint whilst we were waiting though. Tried the pepperoni, chorizo, the one with sardines and the 4 cheese. All amazing.

Absolutely delicious pizza! A warm and nice venue with friendly staff. The wine selection was great and the miso walnut cookies were AMAZING.

Great pizza, highly recommend if you’re in the area!

I've taken my husband away for the weekend and upon "googling" I found this place. It has no alcohol license so you can take your own drinks. Which to me is amazing. We booked -& arrived, given the menu everything seemed such a reasonable price. We asked for advice & recommendations &, that was very helpful. The food we chose was amazing and plentiful. The bill was so cheap it was a shock we tipped Well because the staff were amazing. We waited outside after to be then offered a lift to our next destination. What amazing people who should be recognised for being so nice. The staff during our visit were amazing. Friendly, chatty and welcoming. I have anxiety going to new places but was put at ease immediately. Honestly if you've not been you need to go!! Amazing

They bend over backwards for vegans and vegetarians. I’m vegan and I don’t like potatoes in my curry The owner said I should mention this when I order. They put plenty of other vegetables in the curry instead. I always get boiled rice because I haven’t managed to work out yet if the pilau rice is vegan or not. I have eaten in there a few times. The ambience is great. A great little place with lovely, friendly staff

The food was really nice. The Staff was amazing really helpful and questions we had they could answer them straight away ,and it was nice that the chef came out and asked if everything was ok with our meal. The Restaurant was nice and clean.

I loved it, the food was lovely and I really liked how the restaurant was set up. It is decorated with many paintings and the furniture matches them very well. I was pleasantly impressed. I will come here again.

We were traveling to the area and it looke amazing. Definitely happy we decides to stop. The staff were so kind and nice. It was the only place we have visited that actually had a corner with toys and books for kids. My daughters loved it, one of the places where we could really enjoy the food and drinks without them nagging us. Would recommend this place

Came here with a large group of friends. We had all really pre ordered, so our food came quickly. When it did, I was impressed with the portion sizes and quality. I've been to a few of the lounge bars in the country now, and this is one of my favourites. It's got a good atmosphere and there's lot's of space. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. There's the normal great menu with something for everyone. The large veggie brunch is massive and delicious.

Loved the food. Was very busy but food was still served in about 20 mins and was delicious. We love the lounge group as caters for my husband who is coeliac. My only complaint was it was very hot in there.

Been here today and it was excellent. Melissa could not have been more helpful, friendly and accommodating if she tried even as the only member of staff in that day due to another one calling in sick. She was reassuring about us in the space as we were a party of 4 adults, 3 young children and a dog and made us feel at ease throughout, especially as last minute booking. Food (Sunday lunches) was fresh and really tasty. Overall, an excellent experience, thank you!

Decided to visit this pub after arriving in Matlock on the train. Long climb up a very steep hill which took about 20 minutes walking. It was worth it. Lovely little pub with two bar rooms, and outdoor seating with fantastic views over Matlock, and out to Riber Castle. Service was welcoming and efficient, and the beer was well kept - a nice pint of Old Trip by Hardy and Hanson, along with a substantial chip butty.

Really nice pub with good beers and a great view. Friendly service.

Four adults and a five year old visited for Sunday lunch. We couldn’t have been more welcomed, accommodated and well-fed! The service was exceptional, so very friendly and they couldn’t do enough. The food was great value (2 roasts to choose from plus 3 different pies with all the usual roast trimmings) - and most importantly, was absolutely delicious. We had to wait a little while for the food to come - but that was no issue for us. The food was fresh and hot when it arrived. It’s a small, traditional pub - and as well as lovely food, it has a great choice of ales too. Next time we’re in the area, we’ll be back. Definitely worth a visit! And on a sunny day it has a wonderful view too from the front beer garden area. What’s not to love!

Warm welcome from the excellent host and his wife. Sunday lunch was great .... plenty of it - served really hot. Choice of chicken, pork or beef with 4 veg, mashed and roast potatoes, huge Yorkshire puds with appropriate gravy to go with the meat choice .....all for £14.95. Nice puds and lovely coffee/tea as extras. Highly recommended!! Many thanks to everyone who served us. X

Visiting our daughter in the Peak District, stopped off for a drink at the sycamore pub on route to the lights of Abraham, ended up having the best Steak and Ale pie I think I’ve ever had, sooooo good. It’s a long journey up here for us but seriously won’t be long before we do it again and a visit back here for another pie and a fine pint of ale.

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Cooked well, great portion size and very reasonably priced! Quaint pub. Friendly staff.

This is a lovely little proper pub which does a brilliant pie. I would definitely recommend the steak and ale pie, it's the best I have had in Matlock. The pub is dog friendly throughout and has a good atmosphere with a mix of locals and visitors. It does food Thursday - Sunday. There is free street parking outside.

Visiting the area and had one of the best Tandoori meals in a long time last night. The atmosphere was welcoming. The owner and staff an absolute delight and the food just fabulous. Made me wish we were local and could visit more often.

Delicious food and incredible service. Great sense on humour. They went above and beyond to accommodate our group especially at short notice. We went there for a friend's birthday and they even gave her a free cake with sparklers and music, and a card as well! Thank you so much, we will definitely come back

Amazing food, outstanding service, would 100% recommend this place and will definitely be coming back.

Another wonderful meal! The Shalimar never disappoints. The food is always excellent and the staff are so friendly and go above and beyond to ensure everyone has a great experience. I came for a birthday meal and without asking, they had set the table out with banners and confetti and had even got me a cake - so thoughtful! This restaurant is brilliant because it is so consistently good with food quality and service.

Great cocktail bar in Matlock. We didn't have much time to stay but we certainly enjoyed our cocktails (2 for £12) We enjoyed sitting outside watching the world go by on a Saturday afternoon. Would recommend. Cool place!

Very nice find after a long days walk in the peaks. Dog friendly too, which was great! Friendly owner and purveyor of delicious food. The 'feast' platters are generous and tasty, milkshakes freshly made too. Definitely worth a revisit

Jules the bar maid is a legend! Makes customers feel welcome even when the locals don’t like it. Any lad working away from home go see jules. 10/10

What a lovely quirky bar. Dropped in for a quick drink on the way to our hotel. Can't wait to come back this evening.

Fabulous pub, always busy, has its own brewery. Great staff. Beautiful walks nearby and about 10 minutes walk into Matlock. Also 10 minutes drive to Cromford Mill. Great mini break spot.

Absolutely lovely place stayed 2 nights food is lovely..staff very welcoming ...sat talking to the locals in the bar with a real fire..its January but the pub is nice and busy definitely will come back

Brilliant short break at this brew pub in Matlock. Fantastic staff who actually communicate with you as a valued human being making you feel so welcome - a home from home experience. From the breakfasts cooked to order to the Sunday lunches and evening meals, would highly recommend!

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.

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.

My wife and I called here on a rainy Sunday afternoon, as the place where we had in mind was closed. We were greeted with a friendly welcome when we arrived and directed to a seating area. We both had the Sunday Carvery and weren't disappointed at all. There was a good selection of locally sourced meats, and as a nice touch, we could choose if we wanted the meat, rare, medium or well done. A good selection of hot fresh vegetables and the red cabbage was to die for. We both left with full bellies. On a separate note, there was also a good selection of hand pulled beers, for the beer lovers. Would I recommend and return. Definitely. I would. If you like my honest review and find it helpful, please follow me as I review on a regular basis.