The Best Restaurants in Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

My first visit to the crown.. visited early afternoon(Wednesday) & must say staff very welcoming & friendly. I ordered a soup of the day as a starter, texture & taste was absolutely 1st class, As a Main i ordered Roston beef burger accompanied with chips & salads beautiful tasty succulent burger i have nothing but praise for the service & Food quality brilliant.. would highly recommend.

Lovely pub. We had a really nice lunch here. Good value for money with lovely ingredients. Just a word of warning though. No disabled parking and a slope to walk up and get into the pub. Lots of small steps. The girl who served us was lovely. All together a good experience

We stayed not far from the crown so was able to walk to it, drinks very well kept, service (especially Chloe) was fantastic, the pub itself is warm, welcoming and everyone makes you feel welcome evan the local residents. Unfortunately the food was very hit and miss. The first meal wasn't good at all but we gave it another try and it was okay. The outside fire was amazing. We will definitely visit again.

Came for food. Super dog friendly (even have a doggie menu!) and incredibly welcoming. Food and service second to none! Burgers were perfect and the pie was absolutely wonderful. No complaints at all! Already looking to come back in summer!

Wonderful, lovely, and charming staff. Spectacular Indian cuisine paired with really good traditional pub food. Excellent wine list with some really interesting choices for those who like to try something new. We came for lunch and it was good we booked for dinner as well.

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

Great family pub. Good quality food at good prices. Friendly staff

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.

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.

Just had lunch there today. The 2 course for £15. Some very good choices. Service was polite and friendly. Had the soup followed by the ham, egg and chips. Very tasty. Portions were just right for lunch. Larger portions are available. Can recommend this pub.

Really nice food (chips are lovely) staff are nice and welcoming and the wood burning fire was a welcome site. The pub is dog friendly and if you're lucky you'll meet Brian the black lab 🐾 The food and drinks are reasonably priced and cooked fresh. If I was to offer any advice to the owners, adopt an online booking process as the only one I could find said the pub was closed everyday so wouldn't allow bookings. We had to call but couldn't get through on the first few tries although you did call back 👍🏻 We would visit again if we were in the area so definitely recommended. Thanks again.

Had the pleasure of sampling the Game Tasting menu last night. Every dish was a delight with locally sourced produce, lovely service and ambiance. Highly recommend! I forgot to photograph the terrine starter and remembered to photograph the wild duck pie before I ate too much of it!

Wow, what an absolute hidden gem of a place. Only found this by looking on Google Maps for somewhere different..... Just had the most amazing 3 course meal with perfectly cooked fresh food, superb pigeon and creamy mushrooms on sourdough to start along with a lovely 10oz Steak with a portion of their home made black pudding and a lovely steak and ale pie, I meant to ask if they sell that BP to take away as was superb. All complimented with lovely desserts in a really nice atmosphere with plenty of space around the tables, all freshly decorated. Really friendly staff too. Definitely one to return to.

Good food at great prices but the real enjoyment comes from the atmosphere created by the staff. A regular must visit for locals as the menu changes pretty much every day

Really good prices here as the prisoners learn new skills ready for release. The food is canteen-style but tasty. They do a range of baguettes etc too. The chips are great and they’re happy to give you loads of them!

Excellent food , excellent value very generous portions all fresh fruit and salad, We started with a fan of melon each which was lovely and fresh, afterwards I had chicken tikka masala with rice , nan bread plus a portion of chips and my wife had a salmon parcel with salad and chips , total cost for the food was £18.00 amazing value.

Food are generous and tasty. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Very happy to find the little gem in the way to Alton Towers. Will visit again next time to the resort.

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

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.

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.

An amazing place to dine and stay overnight. The beautiful countryside views from our room watching the sunrise are wonderful. Dining here is amazing, a super a la carte menu and bar menu too. I'd recommend staying here. Super staff, very welcoming, helpful and friendly, thank you for making our romantic stay one to remember. 😁👍

Beautiful pub with good food, well placed in a tranquil location near to some really nice walking routes. Our room was really well done and spacious. The only small let down was the breakfast arrangements - you have to book a 15 minute slot to arrive in and so kind of kills your flexibility in the morning. Amazing breakfast though

Delightful dinner in beautiful surroundings. Excellent standard of service and high quality food. Large wine selection of good quality. Situated in a lovely village too.

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)!

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

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.

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.

My wife and I were celebrating her first Wednesday off for 18 months following the end of a contract! An excuse to explore somewhere new but local. The Machine Inn, Ashbourne, was quiet, Wednesday lunch in September, but very pleasant. It didn't disappoint at any moment. The service and food was good and a fair price with a lovely menu. We will visit again with friends during an evening next, when there will undoubtedly be a different atmosphere.

Had a lovely meal recently, good food and and enjoyable evening. Our server was a young lady called Hannah and she was lovely, very knowledgeable about the menu’s and very friendly indeed, well worth a visit and ask to be served by Hannah!

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!

We visited for Sunday lunch with the family. Very welcoming place and prompt service. Food was cooked well and presented beautifully. Menu limited to Sunday dinner only, which wasn't a problem for the adults but the children in our party could have done with a choice.

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 😊