The Dovecote Restaurant

Name: The Dovecote Restaurant
Address: Morley Hayes Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE7 6DG
Telephone: 01332 780480
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2156)

£41 and over

European

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

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2 people

May 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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
01332 780480
Website
http://www.morleyhayes.com/page/dovecote-restaurant.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG
Neighborhood
Derby
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Rare breed pork loin
black pudding | celeriac | capers
Traditional roast British turkey
chipolata sausage wrapped in bacon | chateau potato | brussel sprouts | lemon, sour dough and pine nut stuffing
Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef
Yorkshire pudding | gravy
Fillet of stonebass
garlic puree | brown shrimps | pickled grapes | red wine sauce
Truffle arancini
wild mushrooms | parsley | pecorino v

Puddings

Mrs Allsop's own recipe homemade Christmas pudding
brandy sauce or vanilla ice cream v
Grand Marnier panna cotta
orange and thyme | brown butter madeleine
Coffee eclair
caramel | salted almond ice cream v
British cheese
quince jelly | grapes | biscuits | crackers

Speciality Coffee and Loose Leaf Teas

Lavazza Coffee

Americano£3.65
Floater Coffee£3.90
Hot Chocolate£4.10
Cappuccino£3.85
Café Latte£3.85
Cafetiere£3.30
Espresso£3.40
Double Espresso£3.95

Tea From Lulin Teas

£3.30

Posh Earl Grey
French Vanilla
Citrus Ginger
Derbyshire Tea
First Flush Darjeeling
Pure Green Tea
Three Mint
Assam TGFOP
Fruit 'n Berry

What 2,156 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

Noise • Energetic

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
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dovecote Restaurant is renowned for its "amazing champagne breakfast" and "excellent food," making it a favorite for special occasions. Guests praise the "professional and friendly staff" and "beautifully presented" dishes. The recent refurbishment has enhanced the venue's appeal, with "lovely decor" and "relaxed atmosphere."

2,156 Reviews

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Patricia
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday lunch using Golden Wedding Anniversary voucher bought by a friend.
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Hannah
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and attentive service. Beautiful food - especially the coronation chicken sandwiches! Wonderful surroundings. Perfect Afternoon Tea.
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Sharon
Derbyshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food wasn't hot today a little disappointing. I had to go find waitress to ask for drinks it'd be nice if they could ask if we need drinks it's a warm day as one small glass of orange wasn't enough as you don't receive your tea or coffee until the end of the meal
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Gill
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fab-U-Lous! Our champagne breakfast here yesterday was amazing. The service from the staff, was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble. We weren't rushed at all either. The four of us were allowed to keep our table for 2.5 hours. The only fault with my food was I ordered the yoghurt dish for my second course and I couldn't eat the muesli as it was too hard, but to be fair, the fresh yoghurt and sour cherries, were perfect without it. All four of us were so impressed we said we would definitely be back soon!
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Carolyn
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the champagne breakfast for our 11th anniversary. The food was amazing we’ll definitely be booking again
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Julie
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant team of staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Nothing is too much trouble ando time is halted so no rush st all. Highly recommend for that special occasion. 👍🥂
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Sarah Jane
Norfolk/Suffolk6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and drinks were delicious, all four of us were really happy and will return! Highly recommend, all the staff were very professional. Love the new decor.
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Martin
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect Sunday lunch great food good choice and great service as always
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Geoff
Derbyshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal as always. Customer service very good. The new decor makes a chic, smart place to dine.
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Philip
Derbyshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful meal at our favorite restaurant.
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2 people

May 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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

Website
http://www.morleyhayes.com/page/dovecote-restaurant.html
Phone number
01332 780480

The Dovecote Restaurant

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Traditional smoked salmon

Squash veloute

Chicken liver parfait

Smoked feta

Mains

Rare breed pork loin

Traditional roast British turkey

Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef

Fillet of stonebass

Truffle arancini

Puddings

Mrs Allsop's own recipe homemade Christmas pudding

Grand Marnier panna cotta

Coffee eclair

British cheese

Speciality Coffee and Loose Leaf Teas

Lavazza Coffee

Americano£3.65

Floater Coffee£3.90

Hot Chocolate£4.10

Cappuccino£3.85

Café Latte£3.85

Cafetiere£3.30

Espresso£3.40

Double Espresso£3.95

Tea From Lulin Teas

Posh Earl Grey

French Vanilla

Citrus Ginger

Derbyshire Tea

First Flush Darjeeling

Pure Green Tea

Three Mint

Assam TGFOP

Fruit 'n Berry

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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