Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Derbyshire

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Updated July 05, 2025

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The Duncombe Arms

4.6

4.6 (2373)

£26 to £40

British

Ashbourne

About the restaurant

The Duncombe Arms is a beautiful, traditional country pub situated at the heart of the lovely rural village of Ellastone on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border. Located on the edge of the Peak District near the towns of Ashbourne and Uttoxeter it is a great place to visit providing a delightful setting in which to enjoy a drink, some lovely food, as well as a chat with friends or family.

Come inside and enjoy a roaring log fire, sample our excellent range of beers and wines or enjoy fabulous food from our award-winning chef Scott Law. Or in the summer you can laze in our large garden overlooking the view to Worthy Island Wood.

Top review

Noreen

Dined 2 days ago

Nice environment, nicely prepared food and appropriate service.

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

4.7

4.7 (2727)

£41 and over

British

Bakewell

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delectable afternoon tea served on beautiful Wonderlust Wedgwood tea ware or a locally sourced and passionately prepared three course set lunch menu. If you are redeeming gift vouchers, please make sure to bring the physical voucher and confirmation email with you on the day of your visit.
To enable us to prepare for your visit, please make sure to inform us on your booking or via the phone number provided of dietary requirements.
For further Government guidance information please visit https://www.chatsworth.org/your-visit/ & https://www.chatsworth.org/terms

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Jim

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food fabulous flavours. Lunch choices wide selection. Staff very attentive. Especially relevant for Gluten Cerebella Ataxia. Chef amended dish. A great Birthday celebration and we will go again.

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Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth

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Farmhouse Kitchen at Horsley Lodge Estate

4.5

4.5 (98)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Derby

About the restaurant

From scrambled eggs at breakfast, to your lunchtime open sandwiches and roast dinner on Sundays, you can be confident that the food you buy from Horsley Lodge has been sourced locally from the best suppliers we know and trust – the head chef makes it his business to get to know the farmers.

So, whether it’s our meat, poultry, eggs, or fresh fruit and veg, we know where our food comes from, and who has grown or reared it.

Everyone is welcome to come to Horsley Lodge and dine in our Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant with amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Or on warmer days enjoy lunch on our terrace as you watch the golfers tackle the 18th hole!

Our friendly, attentive team will help create a relaxing atmosphere and as a member-led restaurant our prices are highly competitive - please book your table in advance.

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Philomena

Dined 3 days ago

We had the serves four Roast platter which served four. It was fantastic ample amount of everything from meat to vegetables. The platter found really have served 6 ( except meat) Really was a lovely meal and experience. Will definitely book this again. Staff very polite and attentive. Lovely views onto golf course. Well worth a visit!

The Barrel Inn

4.8

4.8 (199)

£25 and under

British

Hope Valley

About the restaurant

A Traditional Derbyshire Inn
With A Five Counties View!

The Barrel Inn, a traditional Derbyshire country inn, dates back to 1597 and stands at the head of Bretton Clough, in the heart of the Peak District.

Being one of only five properties in this small hamlet, on a table of land some 1300 feet above sea level, The Barrel Inn proudly claims to be the highest pub in Derbyshire.

Its panoramic views of the majestic Hope Valley and the Peak District National Park are magnificent and on a clear day you are able to enjoy views over five counties.

The pub serves a fine selection of well kept real ales and delicious, freshly cooked, mostly locally sourced food, every day.

Old worldly charm - peaceful oak-beamed bar, real log fires, flagstone floors, studded doors in low doorways, beamed ceilings and polished copper and brass - have all been retained to enhance the overall charm and friendliness of the Inn.

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Helen

Dined on Jul 7, 2025

Really great Inn - top quality home made food , fabulous setting and views of the glorious Peak District with efficient friendly service and welcome. Well worth the drive from Sheffield !

Chatsworth Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (1049)

£25 and under

British

Bakewell

About the restaurant

Nestled in the village of Rowsley on the edge of the Peak District, Chatsworth Kitchen celebrates quality, seasonal dishes sourced from the estate and our community of farmers, producers and makers from across the Derbyshire Dales.
With centuries of heritage in growing, harvesting, cooking and making, Chatsworth Kitchen builds on our past with an outlook to the future. We support local producers, with a mindful approach to the environment and sustainability.

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Tina

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food at average prices burger was extremely good great table service staff were lovely toilets nice and clean and well set out with washing and lotions plenty of loo roll too just a nice place would definitely eat there again

The Bluebell

4.7

4.7 (2091)

£25 and under

British

Alfreton

About the restaurant

The Bluebell is a smart, modern place to relax offering fuss-free food and drinks that retain the reputation for quality we’ve hopefully earned at Stones. Dogs are welcome in our outdoor space and bar area. No dogs will be allowed in the restaurant-style extension. Parking Please note we have a car park on-site however it can get very busy and is limited. Please respect the neighbours when parking on-street by not blocking their driveways. Please do not park opposite other cars therefore making the road too narrow to pass. Come and join us at this beautiful old pub very soon. Please note we are closed on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays.

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Kimi

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely, friendly atmosphere with professional, efficient service. The food is fantastic—beautifully presented, very tasty, and great value for money. What else do we need?! 10/10 restaurant. Highly recommended!

The Galleon Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1199)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Galleon Restaurant,
Fine Dining and Steakhouse in Chesterfield
Formerly known as the Galleon club, we'd love you to relax and unwind in our modern, contemporary Steak Restaurant in Chesterfield. We're passionate about the quality of our food and our team go above and beyond to ensure your experience at the Galleon is both enjoyable and memorable.

We welcome parties of all sizes, from couples to larger groups for those special occasions. Don't just take our word for it - read our latest reviews to see what our customers are saying. We'd love to see you soon!

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Claire

Dined 3 days ago

Tasty well priced food and drinks attentive professional friendly staff , highly recommend the Sunday lunch , delicious . ,

Devonshire Arms - Baslow

3.8

3.8 (448)

£25 and under

Pub

Baslow

About the restaurant

A charming village pub nestled in the heart of Baslow village on the rolling hills of the Peak District. Our historic pub dating back to the 19th century, offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local cask, world lagers and an extensive wine list. All of which can be enjoyed in our rustic, country setting.

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JulieVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We highly recommend this place. This was the start of our 40th anniversary celebration weekend and it didn't disappoint Excellent food, fabulous service but we have dined here before and always been the same both in bar area or restaurant Made our lunch special.

Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9

4.9 (2826)

£26 to £40

British

Matlock

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the heart of former spa town Matlock, Stones is a cosy restaurant serving modern British cuisine. The restaurant’s interior is smart and intimate while the kitchen marries British produce with recipes inspired by international cuisine. Don’t be fooled by the apparent simplicity of the seasonal lunch and dinner menus, every dish demonstrates the culinary imagination, technique and flair of the vibrant kitchen team, led by head chef Kevin Stone. The additional tasting menu offers eight courses partnered with a carefully selected optional flight of wine. Catering for all dietary requirements, Stones offer distinct vegetarian and GF menu. Diners can enjoy views overlooking the coursing waters of the River Derwent. Discreet, informed service with an informal approach, allowing the food to take centre stage, Stones is one of the finest dining experiences in the area, carrying two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. ***Visit www.stones-restaurant.co.uk for up to date menus.***

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Richard

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food nice to sit on the terrace for pre meal drinks everything just fantastic and at a reasonable cost

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2185)

£41 and over

European

Derby

About the restaurant

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back, customers old and new and hope you love the refurbishment as much as we do!

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Louise

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you for a lovely experience. The food was lovely and the room was very nice and relaxed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and happy to help with anything. Thank you.

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