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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Echoing the comments of Johnny Q from 9+ years ago: Ye Olde Nags Head has a specialty in sausage &…read moremash: 5 types of sausage, 4 types of mashed potatoes, 4 different sauces. Plus the option of a giant "bin lid" Yorkshire pudding for £1.50. It was stupendous, and the brownie with caramel sauce dessert afterwards was nearly as good. The rest of my family had Sunday Roast, which was also superb. Service was friendly and timely, and helpful with our questions. Ambiance varies at the Nag's Head from room to room; in the nearly-empty breakfast dining room in the corner of the building, it was a bit forlorn. Busier rooms near the heart of the action seemed cozier.

the best pizza! AND a locally crafted stout! life is good. We happened upon the pub walking…read morethrough Castleton. What a great find.

Despite several signs declaring that they serve food all day, every day - they don't serve food on…read moreMondays or Tuesdays. Sadly, the barmaid couldn't even be bothered to spend the energy taken to actually make eye contact & so told me this with her back to us. This might explain why we were the only ones in the place! Avoid! There are FAR better places close by. Try Charlie's, the Wheatsheaf or the Devonshire Arms.

Hassop hall is a hotel from the movies! When is stayed here…read morei fely like a queen, the rooms were amazingly spacious and luxurious. The bathroom has a centre bath and the bedrooom had a four poster bed with large door windows. Breakfast if served to your room is bought in on a wheeld table serving fresh salmon and scrambled eggs. The bar downstairs is very cosy and has a big open fire and the food served in the restaurant is great. A fantastic venue of your thinking about getting married.