This hidden gem (it can be found at the back of a cute boutique) should not be missed. The coffee…read moreis delicious and the cakes are absolutely amazing. We stopped in Matlock en route to Chatsworth House and had a late breakfast / early lunch. It was so wonderful (the cakes especially) that we seriously considered going back for tea after our visit even though it was out of our way! Sadly it couldn't be done, but it will definitely be a top reason to head back to matlock soon!

The Fishpond is one of Matlock Bath's finest pubs. Matlock Bath is a lovely little village not far…read morefrom Manchester, that I recently spent a delightful weekend exploring. Its full of country pubs and The Fishpond is one of the best, so be sure to call in for a pint or for lunch when you need a break from your long ambling stroll in the beautiful countryside. It's a proper pubby pub, with an old-style bar and a standard selection of pub drinks including some well tastly local ales. They also have a 'ballroom' that plays host to local live music, including young bands and up-and-coming musicians from the local area. As the young people in the area have considerably less to do than the urban kids on Manchester, this gesture should be appreciated. It serves a good selection of pub foods, such as fish and chips and sandwiches and chips and chips and chips. If you're coming from Manchester for a day trip you can get a bus from Manchester Central bus station that stops at a stop actually called 'The Fishpond Matlock' so it makes the perfect place to have a beer before you begin your country walk or day in the picturesque spa-town.

An all time favorite of mine. A trip to Matlock Bath is never complete without a trip to the…read moreFishpond. It sells good food, has a few guest ales on, prices are fair. Beer garden is well looked after and a pleasure to have a pint in. Staff are polite and friendly. A great hub for quality live music of all genres.

Great little eating place, really relaxed decor, i was not expecting the food to be of such good…read morequality, but it was great. Steak very tender and juicy, service very good. Would def reccomend it. No draght beer but i suppose i cant have everything. Book first as it gets very busy.

Lovely food at reasonable prices. Soup of the day was just perfect and sandwiches fresh and tasty.read more

Excellent food and service. Everyone commented on how nice the food was and my chips were the I…read morehave tasted so far on our holiday around England.

Came here with my parents (and Jasmine, the family dog) for meal few weeks ago. Like many places in…read morethe countryside, they are dog friendly. As you will see from my photos, they have various signs/cushions to highlight this :) We ordered our food and the staff gave some food (treats) and some water for the dog which was nice. As for the food, I went for the sirloin steak. Now sirloin isnt usually my cut of choice (although when went to Fazenda recently that was properly the best) but went for it - mainly because they didn't have rib eye! I have to say, it was a really good steak. I have had better but this was really good. I did ask for it medium rare and you it was not quite as pink as I would have liked but the steak had lovely flavour and was moist and not dry. My mum had the prawn spaghetti which she said was ok - could have done with some sauce and maybe a few more prawns. My Dad had the burger which he said was good. I think Jasmine liked her food and water!

Just pub grub and not that brilliant.watch for overcharging.read more

Fish cooked to order, portion sizes explained, most importantly,…read more tasty fish and chips!!! Great service, personal and friendly, I'll only buy from them now, once tasted, never forgotten.

Last friday we went to the Derwent hotel after a walk along the canal from Cromford, although they…read moreopened a little , late they were very polite, and showed lots of couesy, the food was excellent and the menue was very broad based, we ate outside on the very clean patio and meals were good quality, and the service was excellent too, overall we were very pleased not expensive either, Today a week later on we went again and the same goes for that visit exactly, My wife and I are not easily pleased sometimes but we cannot criticise the management ,food or service at all, Why those nerds posted such negative reviews I cannot faqthom at all, must just be maliscious for some reason, Go visit and try it. you won;t be dissapointed,