The Best Restaurants in Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Loved this place! The Asian fusion menu is amazing. The portions and quality of food is great value for money. The atmosphere is warm and cosy and I love the touch of fur or cherry blossom aesthetics sprinkled around the place. Love it and would highly recommend. I'd also recommend booking a table in advance.

Stopped in for lunch and was our first visit. Really lovely pub / restaurant. We are in the pub area but restaurant looked very nice. Great outdoor area as well which I get is great for a drink / meal in the summer. This place has a terrific atmosphere warm and welcoming. Staff are all helpful and friendly and food brought out promptly. They have a large range of drinks, lagers, ales and ciders and it was nice to try some thing different (IPA I hadn't had before). The menu is different with a lot of choice and while we only had lunch the food was fabulous as was the presentation. We will go back and try them one evening and would recommend a visit.

Second time visiting here, first time we couldn't fault it, food was spot on and service was good. This time we decided to try the pizza and garlic bread.....what to say....AMAZING....my wife and I had a pizza each and a garlic bread to share (little girl had kids battered chicken and chips). Food was delivered in good time, hot and presented nicely. We probably could have got away with one between us but where is the fun in that, both had a distinct taste and every ingredient was fresh. We had a cheese and chilli garlic bread, which I most definitely would recommend, I realise it's not a traditional choice but be brave and treat your taste buds. Atmosphere inside, added to by a quirky decor and warm feel was lovely. Inviting you to explore the menu and drinks on offer (which is vast). It can be busy but we chanced it each time and got a table in the bar area. Definitely recommend and will definitely be back. 18-02-25 - the chap working behind the bar around half two deserves a raise, he was very friendly and couldn't do more to help, entertained my young one and seemed to be doing everything as well as running the bar.

The food here was outstanding! Quality and quantity were 20/10. There was 7 of us and all the meals were very well enjoyed, such an interesting and diverse menu to chose from, pizza, traditional mains, Asian style foods, and the meat rack things, and burgers. Super cosy and quirky inside with lots of fairy lights and a blossom tree! I had the cabin chicken burger and cambert sharer, and both were amazing. I was gutted to be full for pudding. We ordered using the app, and it was delivered quickly despite being busy, but be careful we did end up some meals at the wrong time as we didn't do it right on the app. Big car park available, and the toilets were nice and clean and quirky with a rustic theme. Excellent choices of wines and beers, and we didn't have one, but I saw some of the cocktails, and wow, they looked incredible. They were huge and came with sweets, lol

Having had a lovely walk over to Monsel Head and back we were after a quick bite to eat and had seen this place when parking up earlier. Lovely service, very quaint and busy but there was a table available. Service was quick and very friendly, prices are very reasonable and portion sizes were great - even my son was full which is rare. Will definitely be coming back in the future.

Great coffee, brill cake and friendly staff. It's a little cramped, but a good stop for sure

Lovely place and excellent service. Sat outside on the small table and enjoyed our sausage and bacon sandwiches and coffee. Highly recommend if passing.

Really lovely tea rooms, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Dog friendly and our border collie soon settled down for a nap in the conservatory where we ate our lunch. We both had the Derbyshire Oatcake with butchers sausage and onion marmalade. There were two thick and delicious sausages and plenty of marmalade. The dressed salad was lovely too and the homemade coleslaw really nice. We'd walked to Ashford in the Water from Bakewell and happened upon the tearooms by chance. Would recommend.

Still going, again and again, as promised; this remains the stand-out best place to eat (IMHO) in Ashbourne! Excellent; no other word for it! Despite living locally for some time, we have never dined here - regretting that now!! One of the best dinning experiences for some considerable time. The interior looks fresh and modern; the staff are utterly professional in everything they do (well trained / very experienced); the food is exceptional in flavour, presentation, and is delivered on hot plates; finally, the menu is seasonal, so expect the dishes to change - Spring, Summer, and Autumn. As I always say: get yourself along, whether local or just passing through … I know we’ll be going again, and again! 😉

Out for a meal with 2 friends . There should have been 4 of us : he defo missed out. Lovely setting , good food and lovely waitresses . The menu changes every month… so photos are from the August 22 menu . Bit of a treck for us to go from Stoke but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ( already have actually)

On entering the historic building, sympathetically brought up to date, we were met with a warm welcome and shown to a table. The autumn menu seemed to cater for all tastes, with a particularly interesting selection of starters, some traditional, some more " in vogue". The mains included options for those with dietary needs, along with fairly traditional dishes given an exciting interpretation. Personally, I'd not normally pick chicken on a menu as it's too everyday, but I opted for the chicken kyiv with the chef's magic touch and was suitably impressed. Desserts were equally imaginative and I felt compelled to try one, despite the generous portions already consumed. The wine list again catered for all tastes, with a good selection of " by the glass" possibilities. The staff were both friendly and efficient and the overall experience a delight.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

We came across this pub late lunchtime in mid October. We were made extremely welcome by both the other customers and the bar staff - who was extremely knowledgeable about all her real ales. There was so much atmosphere to be soaked up. The food was good and the drinks served were in excellent shape, nothing was a bother to them. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who hopes to be given a very warm welcome.

Not much to say other than, A brilliant little pub!. Wes was super welcoming and the food was on another level! They let us order half hour early as the chefs was already in which was nice as we was happy to wait till the kitchen opened. The atmosphere was top notch, the pub & facilities are exceptionally clean and well looked after. We camped here for £7 pp (kids are free) which is cheap in my opinion (showers are £1 coin run if you want one) and the views around the pub/field are so pretty. Enough space for easy 20+ campers/vans/ motor homes with a nice gap between them. The food and drink here is excellent value for money along with the camping. We will definitely be back in the future. Keep up the great work Wes and the team 👏

went here on the Sunday menu, pretty much everything was home made and tasted amazing. puddings were very good too. beer, cider and soft drinks were great aswell. nice country pub feel, great location and very good prices. very warm welcome, and very nicely kept pub. Will definitely be back for more and to try the other menu. dog friendly too

We ate here after a walk in the area, nice local pub, great home cooked food. Service and atmosphere couldn't be faulted - would recommend a visit! Also has a cafe behind for breakfast which we went to the day after - just as good!

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.

Came from hull to see how good there full English was .. definitely not disappointed lovely staff helpful and nice conversations with other motorbike riders a brilliant day out definitely recommend popping in

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

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.

Booked a table here as we were staying in a little cottage in Sheldon, from the moment we stepped in every member of staff was so welcoming and friendly, we ordered the prawn pil pil and olives followed by the pie and fish and chips, the prawns and olives were some of the best we have ever tasted and the mains were absolutely delicious, the beef in the pie literally melted in the mouth, absolutely amazing service, will definitely be back next time we come to visit, can’t recommend enough would give more than five stars if we could 🤩

Incredible food, and our servers were brilliant. Lovely cosy pub, but definitely book a table in advance! Highly recommend the slow cooked beef brisket, and don't miss the gigantic ginger pudding for dessert.

Stopping by with no reservations with a pram I popped in to make sure we could get a table and the staff were welcoming and accommodating allowing us to choose the table right for us, we chose the snug as to not disturb other customers. We were not forgotten about with orders taken, drinks arrived and food ordered taken and brought out within a short time. The food itself was tasty and a good portion size at a reasonable price. Parking is free outside but is limited but we had no problem arriving at 6pm

We stopped off here on a Tuesday evening after a circular walk. We hadn't booked and it was busy but the staff found us a table. We both had drinks and the Beef and Unicorn pie which was very tasty and very filling. Excellent value for money. Other food menu items looked really good and we would definitely return. Service was excellent, very friendly and welcoming. The pub had outdoor seating at the front and beer garden at the rear. Limited parking spaces but can park on streets nearby.

Went here for our anniversary meal out and it did not disappoint. From the minute we walked in the staff were absolutely outstanding and couldn't do enough for us. They were all extremely friendly, efficient and professional. We had a right laugh with them about something that would take too long to explain, they were brilliant. The food was also exceptional. We had the sticky beef to share to start with, then I had the steak and blue cheese pizza, the wife had the surf and turf pizza and I portion of scoop fries to share, it was all fantastic. Credit to the staff, chefs and management for running a fantastic pub / restaurant.

Best customer service in England so far, never seen such well-mannered young staff working in a restaurant. Staff knew the menu very well, and the suggestions were amazing. The food was delicious and fresh. Portions are quite big. We requested a small candle for a birthday, something that is not on the menu. The waitress came with the cake singing happy birthday. How nice and lovely! Thank you to the management for having such a lovely team and a great chef!

We had a lovely lunch here. Since they sell themselves as a steakhouse, I thought I should try their fillet steak. It was perfectly tender! Nice recommendations from the staff for the sticky chilli beef as a starter too. A very friendly lady served us.

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

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.

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 attended a work Christmas meal during an evening at the Oakhill Hotel. The location and hotel itself was excellent, with plenty of parking available. The service from staff was great, and everyone was very welcoming and friendly. The food looked and tasted amazing. Everything was cooked and presented perfectly. Overall this was a great experience at top class Hotel. I would definitely like to visit again.