The Best Restaurants in Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Fantastic and would recommend for everyone to go there. I phoned up a few different places very last minute on Sunday to find a somewhere to eat that could accommodate 15 of us. All said no. Apart from the Druid Inn, they gave us a time to come in & the room we were in was great. The service was brilliant & the food was great. Not a single complaint from any of us. One of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had in a long time. Portion size & price were brilliant. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the Peak District. Thankyou again

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!

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.

Went there for a meal as I was on a way back home. Me and my 2 best friends wore just so amazed by food. Just so good and a huge portions absolutely loved the place. Friendly and nice staff 👍

Have just had a week there. Staff are lovely, rooms comfortable and not noisy for room above a pub. Food is incredible, reasonably priced, fabulous quality and very generous portions. Good parking, nice atmosphere. Really nice breakfast too. Would very highly recommend. Thank you!

me and my boyfriend just finished a 12k hike and wanted a bite to eat and a pint, the Sunday roast was to die for! The service was quick but everything was homemade and amazing, definitely worth it!

Stopped here for lunch today. Easy parking. Very welcoming young woman behind the bar told us fine to bring in the dog and gave us a table near the fire. I had a braised beef balti (£14.95 ) which was very pleasant and more than I could eat. My wife had a ‘small’ lasagne which was quite a good size, which she enjoyed (£8.95). Good inexpensive pub food. Excellent and fast service to table. Very decent coffee to follow. Really good clean loos as well. When we left we took a short walk along the river from the car park. All good. Recommended!

Wow what a lovely pub we stumbled across after crossing the river via the local stepping stones far in the valley below. Back up the hill a five minute drive away. Excellent food (probably the best steak sandwich I’ve ever had and the beef is local), superb real ale, two real fires and very friendly service. If only I was a local! Highly recommend, well done guys.

We have been here a couple of times and it's a lovely pub, great food and warm fires. Dog friendly too 🐕

Popped in for lunch after a long roundabout walk to the stepping stones, lovely friendly staff. Good drinks menu and had a fantastic lunch menu. Dog and kid friendly. Glad we booked as it was busy and buzzy. We’ll be back in the winter to sit by the open fire and try the winter dishes

A charmingly cosy pub but with a nice modern feel. We didn’t book and chanced it with our dog on a busy Saturday. We sat at a small bar area table but it got a bit crowded and the attentive staff member spotted this and was very accommodating to move us to a better table. Steak and ale pie came out very fast and was delicious. A lovely lively place for food and drinks!

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.

Have been recommended this by 3 separate people and decided the 30 min drive was worth finding out what the fuss was about. Decoration = beautifully rustic and charming Atmosphere = busy and bustling but still nice and friendly Service = friendly and efficient (didn't have to wait long) Food = AMAZING. Yakitori kebabs were unreal. Pizza was the best my daughter has EVER had. Chicken lollipops were tasty and made of proper pieces of chicken. Portions were great - couldn't have starters of desserts. Cost was well worth it for the quality of the food. Will definitely be coming back.

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.

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.

Great food served by friendly and helpful staff. We prebooked a table for a Friday evening as it is known to be busy, we were welcomed with a smile, served our drinks and shown to our table. When we ordered the service was quick and efficient. The waitress then returned to confirm if we were satisfied and later returned to offer us the desserts menu. Only slight issue was that the bar was crowded by drinkers when it came to paying the bill. We will definitely be back again soon.

Wonderful first visit this evening to this quaint little pub. Wonderful 'proper' pies - hearty portions and there was a lovely young girl who served us - very friendly and attentive. Children enjoyed their food too. Typical hearty home cooked food 👌

Fabulous pub. A group of 9 of us went on Tuesday Night is Pie Night. We had such a huge choice of homemade pies, sides and gravies. Nutella Cheesecake, Trifle and Sponge Puddings were superb as well. The service was outstanding, the young lady who served us was an absolute superstar. I had Chicken and Chorizo Pie, Cheese and Bacon Mash, Chips Shop Mushy Peas and Gravy. It was so good. I was driving, so they even made me a pot of tea.

We went here for mine and my partners 4 year anniversary meal, what she didn't know was that it was also a proposal meal too!! She said yes!! I rung up prior to us coming to make special arrangements to make the moment even more special and the staff here really did just that!! Sat us infront of a Christmas tree and played our song alongside at my request. Once she said yes the staff provided us with a complementary bottle of bubbly and a congratulations card which was so nice of them to do that! The food itself was absolutely amazing! My partner had the venison and red wine pie, which she said was the best she's ever had! I had the 9oz burger which was thick and juicy. The caramelised onions were to die for too! And don't even get me started on their home cooked chips!! The atmosphere was really nice! Seeing as it was bad weather that day the whole pub felt warm and welcoming! It was refreshing to go into a proper tradition pub that has an open fire and the dark wood furnishings to match! All of the history of the pub in picture as you walk in was nice to see too! My only improvement which does not at all ruin the experience at all was the toilets, they need abit of tlc. Overall I couldn't thank the staff enough for making our special meal even that little bit more! Will definitely be coming back in the future and would highly recommend for anyone!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Absolutely beautiful venue. The staff are amazing. They were extremely helpful, very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We had to postpone an event booked there due to unforseen circumstances, which went through problem free. We will definitely be back in touch when our situation changes. Special mentions to Dana and Carol. Excellent !!!

Stayed here last minute whilst my dad was in hospital so I could get a good meal and a comfy nights sleep. Honestly couldn’t fault the team enough, the room was wonderful, quiet, comfy and had all the amenities you could need. Dinner was delicious as well. The hotel staff were amazing, as I didn’t know whether I was staying the second night, they kept my room ready for me just in case. Will definitely be back, this time with my dog to relax and enjoy the grounds

If you're looking for peace and quiet in an idyllic spot, then look no further. The Hive treehouses are gorgeous, the staff are so attentive, the house is beautiful and relaxing, the food is delicious, and the restaurant is just beautiful. The whole place is just perfect. I can not wait to return

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.

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

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!

Loved this place. The dining area has a spectacular wall to wall window which just draws the eye. It has a boutique feel about. The Staff were excellent the food was fantastic. I had the Coconut and Macadamia crusted salmon and it was beautifully presented and tasted even better. Well done guys 👍

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.