The Best Restaurants in Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

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.

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!

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 👍🏻

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 😊

Wanted to go out of my way to leave a positive review for the Fox & Goose. Living fairly locally, we drop in time to time and on Sunday just gone, we did so with our little boy. We hadn't booked nor were we having any food. Just a drink at the bar. Those dining had the opportunity to 'meet santa' in a cordoned off area. Spotting we had a little boy with us, the bar staff kindly invited him in to meet Santa despite us not dining etc. My little boy loved it and was thrilled with his little present. Unbeknown to them, due to work commitments I'd been unable to attend our booked Santa visit elsewhere so this impromptu meeting of the man himself, was that bit more special for us as the parents. Lovely venue with great food and drink but above all that - the staff puts it above other venues. Thanks again!

Really nice wedding venue on the edge of the Peak District. Fantastic scenery and only a few minutes drive from Curber Edge. As a wedding photographer its always a good day at The Fox & Goose. Give me a shout if you want to know more about my visit there. Photos by @teamedwardsphotography on Instagram

I had my 60th Birthday lunch for 20 at The Orangery last Sunday, Zoe and her team were so helpful with all the preparations and on the day everything was perfect, the staff very friendly and attentive. Thank you everyone for making my day so great!

I was treated to an afternoon tea here for my birthday. The place itself is beautiful and the staff were lovely. The afternoon tea was good - the scones especially 😋 they were still warm and got plenty of cream and jam to spread on them. The only thing I didn't like was the filling in the sandwiches, I don't know whether you can choose other fillings or not as I wasn't the one that booked it but might be worth checking if you're a fussy eater like me.

Just had a lovely 4 night Christmas break at The Boar's Head Hotel. Everything was clean, comfortable and so friendly at this special family run pub/hotel. Tasty home cooked food and plenty of it. Rooms serviced every day, even Christmas Day. All the staff were cheerful, friendly and helpful. I've been for a pub lunch several times throughout the year and never been disappointed. Highly recommend it!

Great location and very accommodating staff. All were brilliant with our 5yr old. Breakfast is great and an excellent array of beverages both alcoholic and non at the bar. We didn't eat at the restaurant but upon returning it was packed out, so this speaks for itself. Just a short drive to Alton Towers, so it was perfect for our stay. We will definitely look to book here again when we return

Lovely big clean room. Very friendly staff. Food good too. Location OK but couldn't find walks from pub as hoped so had to drive to different location. Would return though.

A little gem. On arrival, from the outside, the place looked promising … but you never know! First up, we had a smooth and friendly check in. Heading upstairs we entered our spotless and very spacious room - a lovely surprise and great value for money compared with other options in the general area - it was well-appointed and nicely furnished and with a large four poster bed. We debated whether to eat in or head out and chose to eat in and weren’t disappointed. The dining room is beautifully designed and laid out - the lighting is warm and atmospheric - and the food is clearly made with skill and passion - with each dish well executed - and not to mention the excellent wine - we had the Pinot Noir - and it was all very reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and considerate and created a relaxed atmosphere. All in all the owners are clearly on the ball and in this relatively modest price bracket they really managed to deliver a classy experience - thanks a lot!

Lovely restaurant. Great setting. Fabulous Interior. The food was excellent. So.e of the best we have had. We had the steak. Perfectly cooked. Very juicy. Staff are friendly. Reasonable pricing. Highly recommended.

Great service and great meal! Really enjoyed popping in here after going to Chatsworth. Cosy pub vibe on one side and lovely restaurant on the other. Also very well priced. Will definitely be back!

Stayed here Saturday, 27th January, 2024 for one night. Hotel is lovely, has loads of old character and is spotless clean. We stayed in room 1. It was absolutely stunning and very comfortable. We had an evening meal, but because neither of us were overly hungry, we decided to just have starters and share. Food was very good. Staff were all pleasant and helpful. We will definitely hopefully return very soon.

I stayed for 4 nights over New Year with my daughter and son-in-law and our 4 dogs (2 terriers & 2 Scottish Deerhounds) The staff could not have been more friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. The beers are "to die for" - do not miss the Plum Porter. The menu is interesting and varied and all of our meals were delicious. Simply it is a fantastic pub to stay in either for a break or as a base for seeing the Peak District. If other Titanic pubs are half this good, I will be visiting each in turn (and I live in S Lanarkshire).

I booked a table for two last night. I'm glad I chose to come to the poets corner it certainly didn't disappoint. I had 8 ounce sirloin steak, chips etc, my partner had the same. We both really enjoyed the meal, the steak was cooked to perfection just how we ordered it. There was a lovely hot fire, nothing was too much trouble for the girl who was waiting on, we were made very welcome. The only thing they could improve on is they need larger plates, which we told the waitress. Me and my partner will definitely be back soon, I can fully recommend this place to anyone.

Fantastic venue. Been there several times. Staff so helpful. Good drink exemplary service at a decent price. Lovely setting in the village and internally in the pub. Thanks to "Larry the landlord" lovely guy Dave is and the other staff members. Highly recommend this place!!

We received such a lovely warm welcome at this pub after a long day hiking. The pub was lovely and well kept and very friendly and accommodating towards my dog. The food was also delicious with generous portion sizes.

Popped in for some lunch, wasn't disappointed. Enjoyed the garlic mushrooms as a starter then the brisket with veg and mash. Very reasonable on price. Good sized portions. Nice outside seating area. Will definitely visit again.

Been here for food twice now. Both times alone, on business, during evening. Really decent home -cooked style food - they likely employ someone who knows what theyre doing. The dishes betrayed no evidence of microwave cuisine - like so many chain pubs do. Food was piping hot and plate was smoking, which was perfect, just how I like it. So many places serve onto cold or tepid plates, meaning the food is cold towards the end, not here..... Generous helpings, which in both visits has been welcome, having not eaten since breakfast.

Really enjoyed our visit to this lovely olde world pub in Ashover. We had a choice of 3 in the village and glad we ended up in this one. The decor and atmosphere were excellent, but the food was even better. The three of us all had the burgers and were hoping to have room for dessert - but were so full we couldn't manage one!! A very enjoyable meal and good drinks too. Thank you. 🍔🍔🍔🍔

Brilliant village pub with a fascinating connection to the past. Good selection of beers and friendly staff. Plenty of seating inside and to the frontage outside. The original building has flagstone floors, even incorporating part of a headstone from the church graveyards next door. Sunday roast was one of the best.

Came for a wake. Great old country pub. Well catered, lovely food but staff are bit absent at times. Probably better on a normal session.

Awesome food with great service. We ate here 4 nights out of a 7 night stay. One of these occasions was our wedding anniversary and we were greeted with complimentary fizz and a small decoration on our table. The food was just perfect. I couldn't ask for more from them.

Booked a last minute table for a Sunday roast as daughter was playing hockey locally. We were greeted by Jacob who was very upbeat and helpful. It was quite late in the day but we ordered 3 beef roasts and a nut roast. Plus some sides. Jacob was very efficient and knowledgable. My wife was persuaded to have a red wine which she thoroughly enjoyed. The food was delicious, we have had many pub roasts and this one was up in the top ten. Would highly recommend. Jacob was such a good host we thought he owned the pub! 😂 well done Jacob.

Came here with family for a meal recently and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and drinks. It has a cosy and interesting style with a proper log fire. The lady who worked there was lovely and very helpful. 11/3/25

Amazing Christmas meal today for 12 family members. Service was quick and the portion sizes were perfect. Food was delicious and if you require more of anything the staff are very attentive to your request. A wonderful place to sit in-front of the fire after your meal or in the snug where there’s toys for the children to keep them entertained. Highly recommended . Will definitely be returning. Thank you!