Derbyshire and the Peak District may be better known for their stunning countryside – but there are plenty of great eateries to enjoy after spending a day among the hills.
Whether you’re looking for fine dining or rustic pub favourites, these are 22 of the best restaurants across the area – according to Google reviews and the AA Restaurant Guide 2023.
All data was taken from Google, and the restaurants are not ranked in any particular order.
All data was taken from Google, and the restaurants are not ranked in any particular order.
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These are some of the best eateries in the region. Photo: Google
. Cavendish Hotel, Baslow
The Cavendish Hotel has a 4.5/5 rating based on 384 Google reviews. It was praised in the AA Restaurant Guide 2023 for its “visually appealing and technically adept cooking in a smart country house hotel.” Photo: Google
. The Biggin Hall Hotel, Hartington
The Biggin Hall Hotel has a 4.7/5 rating based on 287 Google reviews. The AA guide complimented the venue’s “traditional dishes sourced from the surrounding Pennines.” Photo: Google
. The Merchant's Yard, Tideswell
The Merchant's Yard has a 4.7/5 rating based on 429 Google reviews - winning plaudits from the AA inspectors for its “eclectic mix of light industrial design and a handcrafted seasonal menu.” Photo: Google
. Stones, Matlock
Stones Restaurant has a 4.8/5 rating based on 340 Google reviews - and was commended by the AA guide for their “modern Mediterranean-influenced dining with a riverside terrace.” Photo: Google
. Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
The Peak Edge Hotel, situated on the outskirts of Chesterfield, has a 4.5/5 rating based on 1,112 Google reviews. It was praised by the AA Guide for its “inventive cooking in a Georgian inn next to a brand-new hotel.” Photo: Google
. Casa Hotel, Chesterfield
Chesterfield’s Casa Hotel has a 4.4/5 rating based on 1,482 Google reviews. The AA inspectors described it as the perfect place to “celebrate all things Spanish” in their “ über-chic” Cocina restaurant. Photo: Brian Eyre
. The Boot, Repton
The Boot has a 4.6/5 rating based on 259 Google reviews. An AA inspector said: “The Boot makes a good choice for a drink, a meal and overnight luxury accommodation if you’re looking to stay in this lovely part of the country.” Photo: Google
. The Prince of Wales, Baslow
The Prince of Wales has a 4.5/5 rating based on 552 Google reviews - and was commended by the AA Guide for its “local produce cooked with flair in a delightful pub setting.” Photo: Google
9. The Prince of Wales, Baslow
The Prince of Wales has a 4.5/5 rating based on 552 Google reviews - and was commended by the AA Guide for its “local produce cooked with flair in a delightful pub setting.” Photo: Google
10. The Plough Inn, Hathersage
The Plough Inn has a 4.3/5 rating based on 563 Google reviews - and won plaudits from the AA inspectors for its “sustaining modern dishes in a Tudor riverside inn” Photo: Google
11. Rafters at Riverside House, Ashford-in-the-Water
Rafters has a 4.6/5 rating based on 142 Google reviews. An AA inspector said that “food is a highlight of any stay”, praising their “creative cooking and noteworthy breakfasts.” Photo: Brian Eyre
12. The Garden Room, Callow Hall, Ashbourne
The Garden Room at the Callow Hall hotel has a 4.5/5 rating based on 240 Google reviews. The AA Guide complimented their “fine dining” - “supplied by only the best of local farms and suppliers.” Photo: Google