Fischers is theatrical Fine Dining in a very special location. This is not a venue for the everyday…read moremeal, this is for special occasions where making a WOW impression is required. The food is, obviously, of the highest quality. Excellent ingredients, clean and fresh flavours served with flair & imagination. I'm almost tempted to say that the restaurant is almost made for superlatives - but that would take away from what this place delivers. We went for the Taste Of Britain taster menu, my wife also had the accompanying wines which, judging from the little slurps I had, certainly adds yet another dimension to the food and I'd recommend paying the extra for it. The full menu would require far too much detail, although I will submit a photo - my highlights were The Ravioli of Yukon Gold Potatoes, quail's egg, broad beans & peas White Peak Lamb, lovage & goats curd emulsion (the scallop was a very close second though) Chocolate Tree Trunk, lime sorbet, mint & dehydrated chocolate Also, I have to give a special mention to the cheese trolley - so often restaurants go for wow cheeses and forget the overall combination. This is a trap that Fischers have avoided presenting a well ranged selection that offers plenty of differing choices which still compliment each other. Excellently served by a knowledgable man who took obvious pride in knowing what he presented. It pays attention to every detail. From the initial welcome, the presentation of every dish & glass, even the coffee & petits-fours. The service easily equals that found in the most exclusive dining locations London has to offer. Although far from cheap, you won't feel cheated in any way.

The wheat sheaf hotel was a great find whilst on a Sunday bash in the Gralie driving through the…read moreDerbyshire dales, situated in the small town of Baslow, it has a very large car park with good wide spaces for your pride and joy. On the inside the hotel / restaurant has a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff right from the outset, we were seated within a few minuets and no sooner had the waiter taken our order the absolutely amazing Sunday roast was sat in front of us, and believe me it really was tasty, and the price to pay for a really good meal was just a mere £18 for the two of us. Marvellous, can't wait to go back on another aimless drive.

Went here for food an a Saturday. Staff were friendly enough but food was dissapointing. The a…read morerisotto was regular rice boiled in some milk to make it soft. The goulash we had also wasn't great either. Drinks were ok but wouldn't come again for food.

Lovely place in a beautiful village - we came for lunch which was a bargain at £15 for 3 course…read more Unfortunately, the food was a little hit and miss - the starters and desserts were excellent, but the mains a little disappointing.

The Riverside is in an idyllic location nestled in beatiful gardens alongside River Wye behind a…read morehigh stonewall which adds an air of peace and quiet with seclusion. The picturesque village of Ashford with its lovely stone houses provide an antidote to the busy tourist haven of Bakewell three miles away and Riverside complements the feeling perfectly. We tried afternoon tea and the unhurried ambience in quaint surroundings is like stepping back in time from the hustsle and bustle of modern life, and must be tried if you want to escape.

The bar next to the hotel, old converted stables give the place a quirky rural charm. The Batman…read morewas a hoot and the rest of the staff super friendly and charming. Great music (for me anyway) plays while you chow down on the outstanding delicious pub fare, all freshly cooked, hot and delicious. We are a fussy crew but loved every bite! Park by the back of the bar to avoid paying parking.

This is a very popular place for tourists and in the summer it gets very crowded,…read more It has a good range of local real ales which are served well. However. The food is terrible. It is overpriced, poor quality and in the case of the burger we had, just disgusting. It seems their strategy is to use the cheapest ingredients and charge top price for them. Everything is served with large amounts of salad to fill the plate up.

Lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast - centrally located in Bakewell and minutes away from…read moreChatsworth.

Perfect location in the center of Bakewell across from the gardens. We just had drinks, but unlike…read moremany local pubs who were inhospitable, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Good whisky selection, open later than most.

Typical British pub - lovely inside, hearty food, good service. Perfect on a cold night in December.read more

Nice looking pub with a decent Sunday roast! We (a party of 4) stopped into The Red Lion for a late…read moreSunday lunch after exploring Bakewell for a couple of hours. When we walked in around 14:30, there were quite a few people in there including a large party so this spot would be good for groups of all sizes! The menu looked pretty good and they had quite a few beverage options. You walk up to the bar to place your order and pay and they give you a labelled spoon to take back with you as they will bring the food to your table. The Sunday roast was reasonably priced and was enough for two people to share if you're not super hungry! My partner and I came with my brother and his partner who are from England and they found it strange that there were 1)two types of potatoes (boiled and fried) and 2)Yorkshire pudding that looked like it had been cut from a large pan of it rather than the usual individual portions. Overall, we were pleased with our experience and would go back but would likely try another restaurant in the area for food next time.

Not such a bad thing when you consider the many nearby pubs exclusively servering Fish and Chips…read moreand boring burgers. This place is relatively large and has a pleasant round room in the back where you can both sit propped up in a big leather chair or soft dining chairs. You can silently monitor the daily football game. There is of course a more pub-like bar at the other end of the restaurant whitch is quite popular and therefore crowded. The menu is not much, but the house is famous for their Derbyshire pig / lamb with vegetables and pie. And there is plenty of food. If you are very hungry can I recommend the chicken and curry soup. There are four different pudding dessert and in spite of it being served with sour cream, it is quite a mouthful. The sour rows not enough sweet and becomes too oppressive already halfway. But certainly fun to taste. Good luck!

The hotel rooms are in a house across from the bar/restaurant. The rooms are clean, spacious and…read morevery comfortable. I would stay there again. The bistro menu looked delicious but the food was disappointing. Over cooked steak and duck and the accompanying veg was minuscule. The rabbit pie was delicious with too much mash on the side. Service was terribly slow and we had to inquire after our bottle of wine numerous times. The table tops are too small for 4 people. Would not recommend it.

Fantastic place to stay and a great area for a holiday so many attractions in the National Parkread more