Blue Pig Deli in Derbyshire Dales

Saturday lunch with partner on a long weekend in Bakewell. Lovage food is pretty much what you'd expect of a Michelin starred place. At lunchtime it's really a "tasting menu" only in name, since the five courses include some hefty nibbles and a tastefully small soup course. But it's all outstandingly good - notably for me the beetroot course. And the non-brownie brownie at the end, which I wasn't really looking forward to, was gorgeous. Interesting and enjoyable wine flight as well, served by a knowledgeable and friendly sommelier. We would have preferred to eat in the evening but couldn't get in so went for lunch instead. We've never been so pleased to have a noisy table of 10 in the same dining room. Without them it would have been just the two of us in a good-sized room and - much as I adore my partner - a near-zero atmosphere experience. Must be lovely when full (also like my partner - boom, boom).

Lovely independent bakery. We had 2 sandwiches to take away. They were very good. Ciabatta and top quality fillings for a very reasonable price. The sausage roll was amazing. Friendly service. Will definitely return when in the area again.

So cute. Travel back in time. Food was good.

Sunday carvery was the best I've had

Cosy little pub for a Sunday lunch on a cold day. Very popular so booking probably essential