These restaurants need to feature at the top of your list if you’re planning a trip to Derbyshire or the Peak District over the coming weeks and months – with each eatery having secured at least one prestigious AA Rosette.
These restaurants and pubs across the county have been ranked among the best in the region after being awarded AA Rosettes – a prestigious prize that marks the country’s best places to eat.
The full list can be found below, and the venues are not ranked in any particular order.
1. Bakewell
Bakewell is home to the Rutland Arms, once acclaimed as ‘Derbyshire’s most famous inn’, which was built in 1804 - and can count Charles Dickens among its famous visitors over the years. It is also believed that Jane Austen wrote the literary classic 'Pride & Prejudice' whilst staying at The Rutland Arms - taking inspiration from the beauty of the Peak District. Today, Bakewell is one of the most popular tourist hotspots across the Peak District - with plenty of places to shop, eat and drink across the town. Photo: Anne Shelley
2. Santo's Higham Farm Hotel, Higham
This venue has one AA Rosette, earning praise for their use of “pedigree local produce” - with Italian influences throughout their menu. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. The Bulls Head, Holymoorside
The Bulls Head has been awarded three AA Rosettes, and was described by an inspector as a “rising star in Derbyshire.” Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Prince of Wales, Baslow
The Prince of Wales at Baslow has two AA Rosettes. The AA inspector said they offered “local produce cooked with flair in a delightful pub setting.” Photo: Brian Eyre