Restaurant at The Chequers Inn in Derbyshire Dales - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This is shabby chic, with less emphasis on the chic. We stayed for one night and had dinner. The stair carpet is disgusting, as is the bannister at the top of the stairs, heavy with grease of a thousands of hands. The place is tired and old fashioned and needs decorating and updating. The food was actually better than average pub-grub, and whilst service was good, the staff were very pleasant but had no idea of the items on the menu. The breakfast was actually very good indeed. It suited our requirements, but I wouldn't make a special journey to stay or dine here. It needs a refurbishment.

We were staying in Froggat with our two grandsons (2 and 4) so had lunch here while waiting to get into our accommodation. It was a great choice of menu and the food was excellent. Very patient with the boys who loved the animal pictures. Returned for a late Sunday lunch and again excellent food the veg (always difficult) was fantastic. I would recommend this place for a really good place to stop in the Peak District a very warm welcome.

Visited the area to do outdoor bouldering and stumbled across the Chequers Inn. Amazing lunch, tasted really fresh and very filling. The service was also brilliant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

We stayed 3 nights B&B and also had dinner here twice. The restaurant is very popular and you'll need to book. We've been here several times before and the food is consistently excellent. Prices are quite high - £29.90 for Rib Eye Steak for example - but the food is very good, there's a great pub ambience and service is great too. Breakfasts for residents were very nice too and are covered in my review of the Inn in the Hotel section.

Normally, the food can't be faulted. But today for some reason it wasn't the same, the pie was that hard, i had to leave it, it took ages for me to actually cut into the pie (I had to use a lot of force and was scared it would go everywhere) We have been here quite a lot over the years, so hopefully it'll just be a blip.

What a great location for walkers doing the Froggatt circular loop. Had a frothy pint, sat in the lovely garden and had sunshine as well. Can’t go wrong and the inside looked as though food was popular as lots of reserved tables. Inside was done out really nice as well. Will have to come back and try the food

Fabulous food and amazing service. Both my wife's meal and mine were excellent, the best meals we have had out for very long time and I would thoroughly recommend.

Always great here. Menu and specials have great choice. Food was presented well and extremely tasty. Ambiance excellent and team attentive and friendly.

We booked for an early evening meal at The Chequers. It was quite a grim night on our way there, rain, drizzle and quite thick fog patches in places. There had been snow the day before, but it had turned warmer and rained, so the roads were very wet. However, it was a lovely warm welcome inside. It wasn’t too busy at first, but the bar soon filled up with most of the tables being full, with people eating or just having drinks around the fire. It did have quite a good atmosphere. The service we received from the two ladies in the bar was really welcoming and efficient, and our order was taken quickly. The food did take a little while to arrive, which is understandable. Everything appeared to be freshly cooked, and we could tell it hadn’t just been warmed up. We had opted for steak pie, which was lovely - good pastry and lovely rich gravy, flavoured with Hendersons Relish. The vegetables accompanying the meal were well cooked - tasty and with a nice texture. The chips were good too. Following our mains, we decided on a couple of sticky toffee puddings and an ice cream. All in all, a good evening, and even the journey home was better.

Pub in a lovely location but disappointing interior, ambience just wasn’t right , tables in lines then 4 easy chairs near the fire making it feel a bit uncomfortable if only having a drink. Most annoying bar tender trying too hard made you feel a bit awkward. Wine was good but spoiled by being served in a gin glass , never had this before drinks should be served in the appropriate glass . Overall the pub felt very tired and could be so much better , such a shame.

Another excellent visit to this lovely pub. Friendly service and a great atmosphere. Good menu and the food was excellent

Visited the Chequers for dinner on Saturday evening, The service is very slow indeed,even though the pub was less than half full.After a long wait 1 hour ,i asked how long till we would be served the landlord became very defensive saying we are very busy and everything is cooked to order and the steak has to sit 25 mins ,very patronising,my wife is an outstanding cook. The steak when it arrived was undercooked for a medium rare and definately not worth £29.00 gbp. My wife asked for an itemised receipt and when we got home realised we had been overcharged for her wine, Staff ,inexperienced with no customer care skills. The posters in the gents toilets tell you all you need to know about the landlords view of customers,we are happy to see some customers when they arrive ,........... and some when they leave. Say no more we wont be returning,very expensive ,slow service average food. Buyer beware

Our second visit to The Chequers. We chose the dinner ,bed and breakfast offer and it was excellent. The food was very good and our accommodation was lovely.This is a quaint hotel, very cosy , the staff made us very welcome - would highly recommend.

It was my seventieth birthday and I wanted to go somewhere special for a family Sunday lunch. Though I had driven by "The Chequers Inn" a thousand times I had never ventured inside and recent reviews were encouraging. The lunch was excellent . We had tasty starters before the main course - all of us choosing roast beef which was slightly pink, thinly sliced and tender. When I went to the bar to pay the bill the landlord asked if everything had been all right and I was happy to report that every element had been delicious - from the creamy cauliflower cheese to the homemade Yorkshire puddings and the gravy. It was the best Sunday lunch I have had in ages and my family agreed. One suggestion I would make regarding small children - why not buy in a couple of high chairs? My two and a half year old granddaughter had to be propped up with cushions.

Made to feel very welcome by owners Joanne and Jonathan and their lovely manager. Good food as always.

Booked a table for six for my daughter-in-law's birthday. We took a small birthday cake which received a very cold welcome from the staff. It was allowed out at the end of the meal but reluctantly and with no knive or plates; obviously, it had to be taken away uneaten! The meal itself was well over £200, was very average and, I have to say, overpriced, but it was the attitude of the staff (particularly one waitress, clearly in the wrong job) which spoilt the evening for us. We live locally and I would have thought in the current economic climate local custom would be vital. Needless to say, we will take it elsewhere.

Booked a night away for our wedding anniversary. Very pleasant room with a view over the valley. Excellent service, unfortunately only one steak available which the wife had (earlier for dinner next time 🙂). Very relaxing atmosphere & friendly courteous staff. Definitely return.

Lovely two night stay. The evening meal was delicious as was the breakfast. Staff very attentive. We would definitely return. Lovely walks and scenery.

Vinnie was very attentive and clearly knew his role well. Definitely had a positive impact on our visit! Lovely atmosphere and great food, reasonably priced. 100% will come again!!!

It’s been a few years since we were here last & once you have manoeuvred past the roadworks which I’m sure the Chequers will be glad to see the back of it you are rewarded. Crab roll to start had the necessary sweet/spicy kick & the cod loin was fresh & succulent. Friendly service, a nice quaint space & good Peak Ale.

Had an overnight stay here whilst visiting Chatsworth with friends. Lovely staff who made us all very welcome.Very cosy the bar was decorated for Christmas which added to the atmosphere.Excellent evening meal which was enjoyed by us all.The hotel is an old coaching inn so very quaint rooms but very comfortable and warm with all we needed for a good night's sleep. Great breakfast - lots of choice - all local ingredients. Lovely place hope to visit again

We stayed 3 nights B&B and had dinner in the restaurant on Saturday night. If you want a table, you'll need to book. Great pub ambience and good service and we had an excellent dinner all round. One dish was an absolute standout: the Citrus Home Cured Mackerel with Apple Crumble starter (£6.50) - the chef worked some real magic with that dish. The individual Steak and Ale Pie & Chips were great too (£16 each). The breakfasts were excellent and are covered in my review of the Inn in the Hotel section.

We booked online during the week, the same day and arrived at 7pm without a hitch. The pub is nice, traditional in finish with a calm atmosphere. The staff were friendly if a little stretched with two people tending bar, orders and checking on tables...

Fab food lovely service and lovely pub chef Chris is amazing chef the pudding good too children meal

Mid week during pre Xmas lull. Very quiet only 2 other couples there. Bedrooms needed a bit of upgrading - very old shower area. Evening meal was a delicious surprise. All 3 courses were extremely good. A quality well cooked breakfast was spoilt by the...

We have had the pleasure of coming to ‘Chequers’ for over 20 years and met with our close friends and their children. As always the ambience and service was excellent. Great local beers…The starters and mains were superb. The cheese board was a real delight....

The four of us were so happy to sit in the beautiful garden which was lovely in the evening sun. We all enjoyed our meals and would have given 5 stars had the vegetarian choice of sweet potato burger not been so stodgy…chips, onion rings...

The pub was spotless and the lovely polished bar led onto a beautiful secluded large garden on different levels which meant that social distancing was very easy to maintain. We just stopped off for lunch and the menu was varied and the food excellent. It...

What a treat returning to this special place. After a far too long break due to COVID the first return was amazing. The welcome is always warm. The menu was varied. The food was amazing. Can’t wait to return again.

Delicious food and beautiful surroundings. The garden was so pretty, with lovely views. Thoroughly enjoyed our food and staff were very friendly.

My wife and I stayed overnight twice during the summer in order to walk on Froggatt Edge for our birthdays. The hosts Joanne and Jonathan were marvellous making us very welcome. The newly refurbed garden was a delight looking out over the Derwent Valley. Both...

What a wonderful country pub. The welcome is friendly and the ambience is superb. The menu is varied and the food is very well presented and extremely tasty. Can’t wait to return after second lockdown.

We have just spend the weekend at Chequers really enjoyed ourselves the staff were very friendly and nice to talk to,The room was clean but the bed was a bit squeaky,no comments please ,overall brilliant time would like to return again

We had a great table near the window. Very good menu and service. SD restrictions in place. I had a starter as a main, cod cheeks, and it was more than sufficient for a small eater. I've looked at the children's menu for next time....

Came across the Chequers Inn whilst travelling to Cannock. What a gem of a find, it was like stepping back in time. Cosy little alcoves with lots of old photos and memorabilia. Excellent selection of local beers and food to die for. They also do...

Popped in on the offchance of a table and was lucky to get the last one. Great pub, food was quick to table,both me and my partner had roast beef with all the trimmings, tad expensive but you get what you pay for, overall it...

Just spent 2 nights at the chequeres inn we would definitely recommend it and will make another visit. The staff were all very friendly and excellent at their job, the room was very clean and very well presented As this is a time where we...

Rib Eye £25. Monk Fish £18.Not very good unfortunately.We ate outside of the "Eat out to help out" scheme and we were convinced that pricing reflects the scheme that would just about deliver value if dining Monday to Wednesday.Bitterly disappointed.Won't go again.

Sat in the beer garden on a beautiful July day and enjoyed a lovely meal and good beer. A good selection or food on the menu that can be enjoyed in a beautiful setting. Friendly staff.

Great to see this welcoming country pub open again and providing the really high standard of food they did before the lockdown. The Sunday roast is the best for miles around and the rest of the menu is imaginative and top end Pub food. Definitely worth a visit even if you have to travel quite a distance as there is nothing nearby in the Peak District to match it

I have eaten here twice now, both times in the lovely garden. Food is great. I had a prawn sandwich which was good and the second time the burger. The burger was massive and really tasty. Friendly staff also. Booked a table for the evening soon as liked it so much. Will definitely be returning and definitely recommend.

We had a lovely lunch for the five of us. There is a big selection of food, fish and chips, seabream , beef burger, vegan risotto and lamb. Nice atmosphere. The garden gives a good view over the valley

Such a pleasure to be able to dine out again and this is one of the favourite locations. The team are friendly, professional and attentive. The menu is as good as ever with great choices and the food is very well presented and extremely tasty

The welcome , service, food and ambiance at the Chequers Inn was absolutely brilliant.We were just going having a light lunch buy that's not really what we do, so we chose four starters and bread and olives and shared happily until we were full. Pigeon breast was earthy yet sweet from the soy glaze, crispy sea bream, lovely course terrine and battered cod cheek filled us nicely.We will be calling in again, the whole visit was exceptionally good.Thank you very much for your welcome.Tracie and John

Our first meal not prepared at home since lockdown. The Chequers didn't disappoint. The food, service and ambience was first class. Special mention for the cheesecake - out of this world!

We was staying at kingfisher lodge in Froggart and found this place it is amazing can’t give it enough stars ⭐️ They allowed our dog in and the food was exquisite staff was so friendly

Nice little restaurant attached to the cosy bar. Good selection of meals. Try the steak pie. Comes with either chips or mash. The veggies were super could have had just a bowel of them

Lovely pub, good service and nice food all made for a good evening out, but the prices are over the top when compared to other similar establishments and indeed to the sample menus on the website.

Sorry to see the Chequers management are still in denial about customers complaints which are plentiful. They have a particularly combative style which is apparent to customers who dare to complain. It is however the customers prerogative to complain either on the evening or afterwards if the meal or eating experience generally is not up to standard. Hopefully one day soon the establishment will change hands, when we would return again after our poor experience of the Chequers in the recent past.

My husband and I visited on Monday the 30th Dec at teatime, found a very quiet lovely country inn. We had good memories from our last visit about ten years ago. The staff were professional and very pleasant and were only both pretty young. My husband had the steak and ale pie which he described as fabulous and was well worth the £15 price. I however was a little disappointed at what I perceived to be a limited menu certainly not sufficient choice for my taste buds. A burger in a bun with non edible salad due to the mustard poured over it,with the obligatory tub of skinny fries which could have come from macdonnalds. The burger itself was a little bland, just lacking in seasoning so at £16 I left somewhat let down. We would return again and probably both have the pie. Hopefully a little more to chose from next time! I don't need a reply

We have eaten her several times and have always praised the food, service and ambiance, so when we heard they were hosting a game week menu we just had to check it out.As usual the service was excellent, however this time we found found some elements of the meal disappointing. the the ladies didn't go for the game menu, opting for the sea bass instead, slightly overcooked and the meal came swimming in a sauce that overpowered the fish, the vegetables were too hard to get your fork into, so they were disappointed. two of us had the game selection, starters were very good, but the mains were ok slightly overcooked and again the vegetables were inedible.We were also disappointed with the wine selection for the game, such a menu commanded a greater selection of robust French full bodied reds, but unfortunately their wine menu was very lacking and we had to make do with rather thin medium bodied red wine. So overall for an ex dining pub of the year with the Good Pub Guide, this meal was not up to their usual standard.

After a very nice stay last year we just had to go back. The usual great service & exquisite food. Try their fish and chips washed down with a pint of Shipyard ale. The room was great with a view across the valley. Very reasonable price for a 2 night stay. A great place to base yourself & see the Peak District.

Let’s get the negatives out of the way first; there is only 1 & that is me being picky but I wasn’t keen on the pastry for the Bakewell tart, it wasn’t short crust & so was a bit soggy underneath. Everything else was fabulous! Lovely soup to start, beautiful steak with the best chips ever, desserts a real treat (my husband had the fondant). Atmosphere lovely, staff were lovely. We forgot to leave a tip, sorry! But we will be back. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

We were staying locally so walked up to the Chequers Inn from the village of Froggatt, it was a horrible wet night but what a wonderful welcome. I started with a “flight of ales” with a 1/3rd of a pint of 3 different beers and then had the steak and ale pie and my wife had fish and chips we both had a glass of wine with dinner. We both chose simple meals which were served quickly and served with a smile. The main focus of this review was how wonderful the welcome was, there are so many times you go out and feel ignored we really felt welcome and will happily return. Many thanks

We have been here a cape of times, with friends and family over the past month or so, so I thought it was time I caught up with my reviews and submitted one for the restaurant. We have eaten both off the rosette menu and the regular menu, and even had the Sunday lunch. All f the food is imaginatively put together, the chef obviously knows his business, and it is nice to get something other than the run of the mill Sunday roast and pub fare. The prices are reasonable and even the wines, although daily expensive, offer a range of prices and varieties that you can find fair value. Sadly what lets the place down, and this is pretty common in the area, is the staff trying levels. The staff are lovely and friendly but they do not know the menu and have to constantly leave you to ask someone when you ask for further information, such as 'what ice cream do you have?' this lack of knowledge means they do not 'sell up' and it is a shame as the place could be so much better, I understand how difficult it is to get staff in remote places, but this could be rectified. That said we have returned to the restaurant a few times and would probably go back again.

This place is a peak district institution. I had not been for 10 or more years and persuaded my other half to go. It was packed at 8pm on a weekday so the service was all the more impressive for being pretty prompt. The food is fine but there is so much competition in the area I am surprised that it is still so popular. There are pub classics and a more formal menu all served in a very pleasant setting. No idea how it has 2 AA rosettes.

Our local restaurant & small hotel in The Peak District has excellent food with a varied menu Service is always friendly in traditional old surroundings

I had the courtesy to inform the proprietor of this establishment that I would be writing a negative review and he has written to me defending his position. In his reply he grossly exaggerated what happened concerning my remarks to his staff. He has admitted the soup was too hot and some items were left off the plate. When you visit a 2 AA Rosette restaurant you expect good food, good service and well trained staff. For many I am sure this is the case at The Chequers, but for us it was not. Maybe we were just unlucky.

Stayed here and breakfast is good. Dined one night in restaurant and just the same - good. Not a fan of lengthy descriptions of what's on the plate charred or not. Seemed expensive especially the wine but don't they all charge the earth no matter where you go.

Delicious food...interesting and varied menu. Cosy atmosphere. Good selection of wines...staff very helpful and friendly

Chequers is in such a wonderful location, surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. Thirsts and appetites were running high and Chequers delivered with a great range of local beers and a magnificent Sunday Lunch menu. The sea bass was particularly enjoyed.

Well below average visit for lunch. Ingredients missing from the Caesar salad and the ploughmans lunch was extremely small and bland. Overall both were more like starter sizes and therefore overpriced. Although we should have mentioned at the time, it was busy, so we told the waitress when we were paying and just got a ‘sorry’

Chequers Inn Restaurant is blessed with an amazing chef. Our evening meal of medium rare rib-eye was superb, as were all the accompaniments. Peppercorn sauce had a Dijon mustard note which was delicious.

Very disappointing. The menu looked interesting and good, but the food was very ordinary. They didn't help themselves out by immediately putting a couple of thumbs of bread and a dish of oil down for us as an 'amuse bouche.' Unfortunately, our bouches were not amused when the bread was stale.

We did not stay here is cannot comment on accomodation, but the Sunday Lunch choice of starters, mains and desserts was outstanding. Excellent selection of vegetable accompaniments to the roasts and great crispy Yorkshire Puds, Good local beers to try.

This is a lovely traditional pub setting with really well presented gastro style food and an interesting (if not slightly pretentious) menu. However, we found the flavours could have been stronger, lacked in seasoning and the portion sizes are frankly quite small for the relatively pricy menu (which by means of feedback to the proprietor left us feeling let down and disappointed - that’s how we felt and sorry if you take exception to that. These comments are meant as constructive feedback that you don’t need to defend). The main dishes were fine but very little in terms of side vegetables although what there was of the sides was nice. In summary more style than substance. The image is traditional pub yet the pricing is upmarket, contemporary style food that somehow does not match or seem to work. . The menu is not what you expect when you walk into the setting. The pricing would be perfectly acceptable if there was more on the plate which might help repeat business? Perhaps run it alongside a more traditional menu to increase the customer base? We left still feeling hungry.

A lovely pub that can be accessed hiking straight down from Froggatt edge. It seems to be on a gastro side of things but for lunch they had an excellent sandwich and soup combination for around ten quid. It really was very tasty. The pub is very well appointed too giving a lovely atmosphere around the fire on a snowy day. I would consider coming back for the evening meal and expect the same high quality.

My wife and I are regular visitors to The Peak District, one of the premier walking areas in the country. We managed to secure a table for Burns evening at The Chequers Inn last night. We enjoyed an authentic bagpipers welcome followed by all the traditions of a Burns Evening. As part of the package we were able to retire to our room at the inn. The menus for both the evening and breakfast were delicious. Everyone was made to feel welcome and greeted personally by the hosts Joanne and Jonathan or Debbie the restaurent manager.

Don't always visit restaurants where we have not been before or had feedback - however on entering the pub/restaurant the ambiance and atmosphere made us feel in safe hands. Not that busy like a couple of places we had passed on the pleasant winters day between Christmas and New Year however. The menu was reasonably inviting and the lady who seemed in charge friendly at this stage. We chose pork steak black pudding and seasonal vegetables without the black pudding. Priced at about £16. When it arrived it was a massive doorstep of a pork steak huge with a couple of tablespoons full of tenderstem broccoli and petit pois. We waited for a small bowl of maybe new potatoes / extra veg???? The waitress came and asked if ok and i asked if any potatoes or anything and was told no. I asked if they could take my plate back and add a few chips or new potatoes as the thought of eating such a massive chunk of pork with little else made me feel nauseous. They took it away and added nearly half a dozen chips (lovely chips I might add). The lady in authority came to ask if everything was ok and I said it was alright. ' Alright?' she challenged. I said I expected seasonal vegetables to include maybe potatoes as I couldn't possibly eat such a chunk of pork with little else. She said there were side orders . I felt when ordering this should have been offered as I expected seasonal vegetables to include this at £16. I felt she had very challenging manner but I did not rise to this as just decided we would not come again. As host she could have been friendly and made our experience better but she chose not to. I couldn't possibly eat this huge chunk of pork unaccompanied without being sick and wrapped it up for Molly my Border Collie who was in the car. My husband ate it and said he felt like there was a brick in his tummy. To sum up ....not all diners want a plate with little else but meat....seasonal vegetables at most restaurants is enough to complement the meal....if new potatoes or chips should have been ordered it could have been pointed out when ordering. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EAT PORK AGAIN !!!!!!!!

My wife and I eat here regularly despite it being a 40 minute drive from home due to the quality of the service, food and atmosphere - roaring open fires and most welcoming staff where nothing is too much trouble. It also serves a reasonable "pub" menu, against which the quality and care is equally provided as the specials.

So disappointed. Expected more for £145 per night (including breakfast) WiFi is also woeful. Booked here for 3 uncomfortable nights. Owner conveniently on holiday. No refunds policy on booking so, won't be spending any more cash on meals or drinks here. I would be surprised is this place is still in business in 18 months.

We ate from the delicious rosette menu. Very tasty and well presented although our friend commented on the small starter portion!

We arrived early for Sunday lunch, no one else there, so was lacking in atmosphere but our problem for liking to eat early.

Excellent choice on the menu with some tasty specials on the night too............ Perfect ambience in the hotels bar/restaurant.

We really enjoyed our meal. The food was nicely presented and of excellent quality. The pub and gardens were nicely kept. The restaurant/bar was not particularly busy and seemed to cater more for hotel residents rather than casual diners. Whilst there were no particular issues, the staff could benefit from being more welcoming and engaging.

Beautiful food. Great selection. I had for starters smoked salmon and horseradish pannacotta with salad and it was a melt in the mouth sensation. Followed by 'proper ' steak n ale pie and veg. Very tasty and imaginative it was a real gem to find such quality food. Fully stocked bar with a variety of traditional ales and spirits

On a visit to the area, we enjoyed Sunday lunch here. The standard of the food was surprising given the roadside setting. Attentive service and an excellent selection of local draft beers complimented the food. Sirloin of beef and roast pork were well cooked and presented with all the trimmings. Good selection and starters and deserts available to complete the meal.

I glanced at the reviews and saw that this pub had a high excellence rating. However, after visiting, I can only think that people are either easily conned or there was a different menu or a different chef that evening. I would refer you to the review about 4 weeks ago and that was the closest description to our experience in this establishment.

Called in on a return visit to Manchester for a hospital appointment. We have called a few times in the past and always had great service and food. As usual we revived a warm welcome, the barmaid brought our drinks over to the table. I chose Duck and my wife chose the steak pie. The waitress gave us complimentary bread with oil and balsamic vinegar. The main course arrived soon after. The duck was perfection! Nicely smoked and served with assorted dressings and accompanying garnishes. If the chief had not already got a Michelin star then he deserves one for that dish alone ( not to mention the side order of fries with beef salt..)! My wife enjoyed her pie and mash. The meat was lean, nicely seasoned and the pastry was beautiful. This is not the usual cheap pub food but is a gastronomic treasure chest. Nice staff and unique food. Can’t wait to return. X

We dined here on Saturday evening with friends and the whole experience was amazing. The food and service was to a very high standard and the staff so friendly and I can certainly see why they have two well deserved AA rosettes.

Not the first time we've been disappointed with The Chequers. Over priced but average cooking and indifferent staff, Three of us had the steak pies all hard and small, one the rack of lamb kleftico which consisted of two tough "lollipop" chops and a half handful of greek salad for £18 - really, come on !! We pointed this out to the waitress who only made excuses that the rack was in fact in the kitchen and the person we paid ignored the situation !!! The beer was good but at over £4 a pint it should be. There are far better places to eat nearby.

Absolutely spot on. A friendly welcome, plenty of excellent drinks (the local Derbyshire Gin is highly recommended)and a comfortable table in the corner.

We attended for the 4 th Mother’s day lunch here . We were presented with a three course set menu for £30 each. On booking we were not informed of this and had expected the usual bar menu. None of us wanted that much food or to pay that much. This we could have coped with but the attitude of the man at the bar was appalling, making us feel very uncomfortable and ruining a nice day. He was rude and blamed us for not asking what would be on the menu when booking, why would we do this ?? I wouldn’t normally ask what was on a menu a week before via phone!!

We are staying in Froggatt for a few nights rest & relaxation to get away from our frenetic lives in the busy South East. We decided to book The Chequers for dinner before leaving home as it was the most local pub to where we are staying.

So we have a "traditional" country pub with laid out in classic pucbs style. Lots of small tables with stuff to look at. The menu in not long but every dish is something unusual. You can choose from the "Pub" list or the main list. Don'y come here if you want to pig out on quantity, come here for a gastronomic experience. Service is prompt and food delivered to tables in a reasonble time, givin you time to have a conversation.

Visited tonight to eat, having not eaten here for a few years. I really like the ambience - have been for drinks only a few times over the last year or two. I took two friends visiting the area for a meal. I have to say it was exceptional. The quality was excellent. My Shin of Beef starter and Hake main course were lovely. Excellent vegetables with the main. The presentation was very good. Superb value too. A beer each, a bottle of wine and starters plus mains for the three of us was just over £100. Will return.

We had sentimental reasons for returning to the Chequers Inn and weren’t disappointed. There were 7 in our party and we were looked after well. Once we had ordered it took a while for the meals to arrive but I think this is a reflection on the freshly cooked food and how busy the restaurant was. A good sign in itself! A couple of us noticed an over enthusiastic use of salt in the mains but overall the food was very good. Everyone enjoyed their desserts too. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Just been for a walk up on frogget edge and fancied lunch at the Chequers. Was greeted to a warm...

We have been having our annual visit for my partner’s birthday for about 10 years, but the latest occasion convinced...

We have eaten here a few times at differing times of the year (incl. Christmas), the food is always nice...

A disappointing meal. We had the lamb and duck specials but both came barely warm. Sent them back and on...

We had a very pleasant lunch here. Food was tasty and very well presented. Not too long a wait. Shame they had run out of the bread and butter pudding! The staff were nice, and it was comfortable. We had a long relaxing lunch after a couple of hours walking.

tasty well presented meal. Good menu choice, friendly team, really enjoyable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue

This restaurant was chosen by friends who were travelling to meet us as we were staying in the area. Neither of us had been before. Our table was set in the bar area, others had just finished eating and some were just arriving. I chose the Sunday roast loin of pork and everyone else the steak and ale pies. I'm told these were absolutely delicious. My roast meal was lovely. Personally I could have done with a couple more roasties - having turned down the seasonal vegetables! There were clean plates all round and although there was a wait for our food, it shows it was all prepared to order and gave us time to enjoy the local beers and to catch up with old friends. It was the perfect choice for us and although at the higher end of the price range for your regular pies and roast dinners, it goes to show that you get what you pay for - in this case, lovely tasty meals. The service at the bar was good, very professional service all round. Thankyou.

Has provided consistently high quality food for many years. Nice pub interior, good selection of well kept real ales. Excellent scallops (3) as starter followed by venison and breaded quails egg plus salad and fries. Varied standard menu with cheaper meals and interesting but more expensive specials menu. Tend to compare with Cambridgeshire prices( generally expensive) This is similar prices to our high end pubs but more expensive than the normal price in derbyshire but ii is very good.

Excellent food, great service, lots of regional produce cooked to perfection. Relaxing environment, friendly staff.

Went for dinner on a Wednesday evening, nice friendly atmosphere and welcome, not forced or rehearsed which is refreshing. The dining area is classically furnished and incredibly well kept. Nice menu not too fussy but demonstrates a kitchen worthy of two rosettes. Fresh bread and locally sourced Rapeseed oil to start, went straight to mains. Grouse was full of flavour and moist garnished with game chips and bread sauce and great gravy to accompany it. Lamb rump too was cooked perfectly and looked amazing on the plate opposite. Beautiful looking desserts (chocolate Delice and Bakewell Tart) which tasted as good as they appeared. Will return soon for a great all round evening.

We had fish and chips and steak pie. Excellent quality. Up there with the very best in our opinion. Took a while for service but worth the wait for the quality of food and presentation. Nice local ale and lager. Lots of parking space. Highly recommended.

Popped in by chance after discovering the Grouse Inn wasn't open until 6pm this evening and am so glad we opted for here.I had the starter of scallops with a black pudding crumb, Parma ham and pea pureé which was to die for, followed by rump of Derbyshire lamb with a fig tart, tender stem broccoli and feta cheese crumb, this was utterly amazing and a nice touch that the chef came out to ask my opinion.Great food and great service, will definitely be back.

Perfect pie with tender meat and amazing pastry, delicious chips and very hot tasty coffee. Sticky toffee pudding v good and warm. Definitely recommend! Waiters were extremely nice as well.