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The Dovecote Restaurant, Morley, Derbyshire

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8 (2179)
£41 and over
European
Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
We are looking forward to welcoming you all back, customers old and new and hope you love the refurbishment as much as we do!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Hours of operation
    Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00 am–12:30 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 2,179 people are saying

The Dovecote Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Service

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Derbyshire

    Best Value

  • Derbyshire

    Great for brunch

  • Derbyshire

    Good for business meals

  • Derbyshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Derbyshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dovecote Restaurant offers a "superb quality" dining experience with "wonderful flavours" and "expertly presented" dishes in a beautifully decorated setting. Guests rave about the "excellent service" from attentive, friendly staff. The champagne breakfast and afternoon tea are particularly praised, making it a "perfect place" for special occasions.
2,179 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Berkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent but the pate should be served with simple melba toast or plain toast not sweet brioche. The service does not match the quality of the food. Not even close. Water glasses served with 3 fingers in the glass !!! It's expensive and so all elements have to be quality. We enjoyed our meal very much but the service needs to be worked on to warrant the price and let's the chef down

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  2. Pamela

    Edinburgh/Midlothian11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant. Excellent quality. Service top notch

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  3. Kathryn VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to Andrew, Elaine and everyone who made out lunch visit so special - we had not seen our friend for over a year and you made her belated birthday celebration to memorable - we had a delightful afternoon!

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  4. Andrew VIP

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked late and just managed to get in. The food was excellent and the service matched. The refurbishment has worked very well and this is perhaps our favourite restaurant

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  5. dawne

    Derbyshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I just visited for a 60th birthday a year ago. And was such a sinful experience for every special birthday, anniversary, or justa special occasion I’ve either taken or treated loved ones to Champagne Brunch regularly over this past year This was my least favourite experience so much so I scrambled to find an alternative restaurant and experience for my Mom’s 84th birthday this week. On arrival felt dismissed and was afraid to ask for alternative seating as was facing a brick wall! The young ladies waitresses were very pleasant yet obviously busy. I loved that under pressure they were still smiling. A few preferences weren’t delivered ie well done eggs / came runny, lactose intolerant oat milk requested - regular milk was brought. Tea was requested at the start of the meal - not brought til the end I believe the first time I went it was £25 (that’s what we paid not certain if some was paid on organisers behalf) £32 paid several times It’s now increased to £37.50 = £75 I feel it’s now overpriced and the service, dismissive male manager certainly didn’t make us feel we were there for a beautiful treat. It just made me not want to come back and find an alternative Champagne Brunch celebration experience.

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  6. Matt

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the Dovecoat restaurant for my wife’s birthday whilst stopping at the Morley Hayes Hotel, the service and staff were amazing, the food was brilliant, and was cooked and presented to perfection. We had the Scallops and Duck/Liver parfait to start, then the fillet steak and seat trout as a main, it was absolutely perfect and was great quality food. The ambience of the restaurant was great, it was reasonably busy but not overcrowded and we could easily have a conversation and speak to one another. We had a really great evening and the staff were very attentive, professional and helpful. We look forward to dining there again sometime soon. I’d highly recommend the Dovecoat for a great couples, family or function event.’ Thanks very much, we will definitely visit again soon. Best regards, Matt & Gem Mahoney

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  7. Jan

    Derbyshire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb quality, wonderful flavours and expertly presented. All in a beautifully decorated environment.

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  8. Charlotte

    Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous champagne breakfast for two. Great service and good spacing between courses. Just had to ask for the bill

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  9. Katie

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t fault our experience, waiters and waitresses very attentive and food was delicious, will be returning at some point.

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  10. Andrew VIP

    Derbyshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely night at The Dovecote. I had the fillet steak, which was perfect and my wife had the chicken, which was so tender The staff were great and we will be back

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Dovecote Restaurant

Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Derby
  • Hours of operation
    Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00 am–12:30 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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