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.placeholder image
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.

Amazing restaurants across Derbyshire and the Peak District worth a visit

By Tom Hardwick
Published 8th Aug 2026, 05:04 GMT

If you’re planning a trip to Derbyshire or the Peak District, and you’re searching for somewhere to enjoy a lovely meal, then look no further.

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.

The Plough Inn has one AA Rosette - and won plaudits from the AA inspectors for its “sustaining modern dishes in a Tudor riverside inn”

21. The Plough Inn, Hathersage

The Plough Inn has one AA Rosette - and won plaudits from the AA inspectors for its “sustaining modern dishes in a Tudor riverside inn” Photo: Google

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This venue, located on the Staffordshire - Derbyshire border, was named in the country’s top 50 gastropubs by Estrella Damm - and also has two AA Rosettes.

22. The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone

This venue, located on the Staffordshire - Derbyshire border, was named in the country’s top 50 gastropubs by Estrella Damm - and also has two AA Rosettes. Photo: Google

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