This tiny cafe is easy to miss but missing it would be a mistake…read more This is the self proclaimed oldest cafe in the Dale's (Derbyshire Dales) and if it has always been this good it isn't hard to see why it has lasted so long. There is a good sized menu for one so small and the prices are really low (90p for a tea). The cafe is very snug and cozy and crammed with cycling ephemera. The staff were friendly and so very helpful. We walked in late Christmas eve afternoon and they put out chairs for us making us feel a little guilty. There is a stock of games and puzzles to pass the time and our dog, or any dog, was welcomed and a water bowl provided. Mum was particularly impressed that the freshly made scones came with real butter.

Scarthin Books is a fine second-hand book shop in a lovely little village called Cromford, about…read morethirty miles outside of Manchester. The peak district is a great place for a long walk through the hills and little villages, and Cromford may be one of the places you can arrange to visit. Scarthin Books would make a lovely addition to any country visiting experience. Situated in a crowded, thin building with rickety stairs and five floors, Scarthin Books is an amorphous pile of literature which would feel like a building from a Kafka novel, only where there it is misery, here is it joy. The literature ranges from Greek Drama, to railway manuals, to modern day novels, travel books, philosophy, history, geography, psychology and childrens books. They really do have everything. Its organization is a mystery to me, but it all contributes to the quaint feel of this unique bookshop. Scarthin Books is famous amongst the locals as the best place to buy literature in the area. Also, on the third floor (I think, its pretty confusing in there!) is a quaint little tea and coffee shop selling homemade cakes and homemade soups. Staff are, as you would expect, delightful. My only criticism would be that a lot of the books are not second-hand but brand new. This means that they are full price and in many cases, more expensive than Amazon if not Waterstones. Even so, the range here is unbelievable. For any book lover this place is a really excellent book shop, and as an English Literature postgraduate I have a lot of experience of book shops. I really think that this is one of the better bookshops in the UK, and certainly it's the best (or second best, see The Art of Tea on Yelp) that I've seen anywhere near Manchester.

This place is a real gem. Nestled in the village of Cromford where Arkwright built his mills under…read morethe black rocks. There is a pond in the middle of the village and beside it, just up the street behind the pub, is Scathin Books. There is a sign outside that says "We value old books" which is certainly true. Step inside and you can hardly move for old books, floor to ceiling in every nook and cranny there are books everywhere. Even the cash desk seems to be hidden behind a barricade of books. If you can find it a stairwell leads upstairs to more books and, hidden behind a bookcase door, a lovely vegetarian cafe serving cakes, light snacks and a very nice cup of coffee. There is an abundance of coffee and tea shops around here. It is a very picturesque village. But if you want something a bit different, and you too value old books, this is the place for you.

Amazing food, great service! Home cooked meals. It had such a small kitchen astonishing the amount…read moreof food that was cooked. We enjoyed three course tapas for 24€ pounds. Cheesecake was great! If your looking for an open place that isn't closed at six this is the place Very clean.

This place used to be legendary for it's steaks. I haven't been in ages does anyone know if it is…read morestill a great place to eat??

This is a food review. The Greyhound trumpets the fact that…read moreit has a wood fired pizza oven and, as this is a family favourite meal at the moment, it had to be sampled. The pizza was nice and thin and the toppings while not the best, were tasty although a little sparse. The real shock was with the gluten free pizza. It's great that more and more places are offering gluten free options (and most are actually doing it right) but we were disappointed that there was a £3 surcharge on top of the slightly high end price for the gluten free option as it is effectively a penalty on being ill. All the Pizzas were freshly prepared but the gluten free one had stuck to the cooking tray and came away in pieces due to it being undercooked. I know that things go wrong and perfect is a goal not a norm but there was no apology and no small discount on the inflated price. Not sure I could recommend this place and would certainly not recommend if you need gluten free.

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.

About 100 yards from the High Peak Trail and well worth making the diversion. Half a dozen real…read moreales, honest food and really friendly hosts make this pub a must.

This is a restaurant that needs to improve its cleaning regime. Dirty tables were cleared but not…read morecleaned while we were here. Furniture was grimy and torn, windows dirty. The walls spattered with food could do with a wipe. This isn't the mess of a busy day, but prolonged inattention to hygiene. Knives didn't look particularly clean and they were out of forks. We had to make do with plastic chip forks to eat our meals. Even the salt and pepper shakers were dirty. Even before the food arrived, impressions were a little grim. Plaice and chips arrived at our table in a tiny polystyrene tray, fish was dry and burned, chips were dry and bland. My hand got dirty from handling the greasy salt shaker, but there wasn't even a napkin available for us. Horrible. Can not recommend at all.