Rowley's in Derbyshire Dales

Our second time here. First time absolutely amazing, staff couldn’t do enough for us and food was outstanding. This time, well let’s just says standards have fallen. The chap at the entrance and who served us seemed to have a chip on his little shoulders. Left a generous tip last time but made sure to leave nothing this time, so well done to him. As for the food, would have been nice but both our risotto starters and mains were over salted. Next time we visit chatsworth house we won’t be back here. A shame, the first visit we were stunned at both the food and service.

Absolutely horrendous customer service. Me and my boyfriend went in this Sunday for a quick drink were we struggling to open the door, we motioned to the man behind the bar (Grey hair with a strange man bun) to help us, as he open the door we asked if it was okay if we could pop in for a drink he replied in the most condescending way with such a disgusted look on his face “you have 3 minutes” we couldn’t quite believe the response we had been given so swiftly decided we weren’t going to bother spending a penny in that pub. I wouldn’t recommend this pub to anyone with manners or morals as clearly their staff have none.

We had a booking for Sunday lunch and sadly we were late due for our booking due to us getting lost on our long walk to the b29 crash site at bleaklow hill ,glossop. We rang and explained we would be late and expected our booking to be cancelled. However the person who spoke to us was so friendly and helpful. They managed to still get us in. We finally turned up over an hour late (sorry). The guy behind the bar was polite, smiley and friendly and was like a breath of fresh air. We were served and the food was OMG! divine. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for accommodating us and the outstanding customer service by your bar staff and waiters. Massive thanks also to the chefs for the best Sunday roast we have all had in a long time. Will certainly recommend and be making future returns. Thank you. Louise W

A nice looking pub. Traditional outside, contemporary inside. A small celebratory lunch. The fish and chips were excellent. The beef burger is disappointing. A pretzel bun. Pretzel is actually a pastry rather than a bread, so very heavy to be used as a burger bun. A mixture of pulled beef and beef pattie did not really work. Pickles were not good either. The chocolate desert with banana, toffee and praline was delicious. So a mixed review. The service was good and the young lady who served us attentive.

Had an excellent Sunday lunch here. The roast beef was delicious, and was accompanied by a good selection of vegetables. Puddings were also really good. Overall good value for money, and the service was efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Went here for our 5 year anniversary. Won't be returning. Food is chain pub quality for a 5* price. We were shoved in a side room where you can see the kitchen yet food came cold. Mains followed the starters like almost immediately so I'm not sure how 'freshly made' food is. I ordered the burger without sauce (as I don't like blue cheese) and with being in view of kitchen could hear them moaning about my order. Followed by a member of the kitchen watching me eat it. Had our server been around this is something I'd have brought up but we didn't see anyone and being that we were hungry we ate the food. Having read other reviews I have to agree to the burger being overpriced and bland the meat dry even after adding plain mayo to it. The wine we chose was £50+ but is £24 in Waitrose. We finally saw our server again to offer us dessert however once we'd declined dessert that was it. No one came back to us, another round of drinks would've be nice but nothing. The other half had to go find someone to pay the bill. Whilst he was gone (I'm assuming it was the places accountant that was seated next to us as someone brought them a large bag of receipts which felt somewhat unprofessional) our server reappeared and stood next me only to talk to accountant. To which the person had to tell her to move so I could leave as she was blocking my way. We were never once was asked how the food was or if everything was alright. Just seemed like they'd got our money and were done with us. Not how we wanted to spend our Anniversary. £130+ wasted, money doesn't bother us when it's worth it. This wasn't. As locals to the area we'll stick to the pubs we know. If you want a fine dining experience try the Maynard because this is just an overpriced weatherspoons.

Fantastic food. Staff are excellent the pub is very clean and welcoming. I would recommend this pub for food or drinks. It really is excellent.

The food was absolutely amazing. Staff were also fantastic. It’s definitely the place for a beer and some food in Baslow.

In the restaurant we had a truly awful meal. The first course (crispy lamb) was charred but not in good way. It was burnt. It tasted of cinders. The main claimed to be onion tart. In fact it was a small disc of pastry smeared with something brown (don't ask) and covered in a horrible white goo and some bits of salad. A side of seasonal veg was, predictably, overcooked and sad. How this place has achieved its reputation is beyond me. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid

We had a lovely dinner here while staying in Baslow for our anniversary. The food and service were excellent, and they even sent out an extra little desert to celebrate our anniversary.

We met some friends for Wednesday lunch with our dog. Staff were very accommodating to us and the dog. The lunch menu was excellent and very tasty. It was also good value. Recommended if you are in the area.

If you are in the area don’t go anywhere else but here… the service, cleanliness, food, staff… basically everything was 10/10. Absolutely nothing to fault… will be back 100%

we booked a meal for two on Friday, we arrived at the POW at 6.45pm, it was very busy we were taken to our table which was down stairs, the staff were very friendly and attentive, we choose the fish and chips as it was Friday special with a free glass of prosecco, the menu is excellent with a choice of meals, the food came quickly and it was delicious, choice of normal frys or junky chips, we both enjoyed the meal, followed by sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream which was again delicious, we would recommend the Prince of Wales just for a drink or for a meal, strongly recommend to book online as it was very busy,

Don’t miss it if you like really good food, we had an amazing dinner, value for money and delicious. Yes some staff are young, but those who helped us were very friendly and that’s all I would worry about. Pork shoulder was so good I would definitely come again if I was anywhere near.

We have just had the most amazing meal here. Every mouth full was absolutely delicious. We both had the pork knuckle. OMG. So Blummin good. I’ve not tasted anything so good, and we only eat in good top quality eateries all over the world The price was spot on averaging around £20 and under, or top price £25 under. Worth every penny. The ‘young’ staff (I’ve put in inverted commas, because someone posted a negative. ). They were fabulous. Very efficient and friendly. We will definitely be back on our next visit up here. Tbh I’m glad we don’t live local, we would be in here at least twice a week. It is truly amazing. Hats off to the chef (chefs) and thank you for the wonderful food. Great team work.

We had the roast beef Sunday lunch. I’m always reluctant to order beef when out for a Sunday lunch as it can be hit and miss, but with it saying on the menu it was Derbyshire beef and with my husband ordering it too, I took the plunge and I was not disappointed! The beef was beautifully cooked and lovely and tender. The accompanying veg was also beautifully cooked and very tasty. It was a tad on the pricey side at £21 and the portions weren’t overly large but I would definitely order again. I had the sticky toffee pudding for dessert whilst by husband had the chocolate mousse. Both were delicious, but we both thought the mousse was slightly over-priced at £9.50 as it was a small portion. Service was good and all staff were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. It was our first visit but we will definitely be returning.

Amazing food, we were served by a lovely waitress, lilah, who was extremely polite, and made us feel very welcome. top service, we will definitely come again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I hate to be over critical but this was not a good experience, we had prebooked a table well in advance and on arrival was sat by the main entrance door. What a mistake! My wife spent the next hour or so closing the door which kept being left open, I had to place a coat over my legs to avoid the terrible cold draught that kept coming in each time the door opened. For the price, £20 for fish and chips, the meal was just about average, I still felt hungry after we had eaten. You can give a pub a posh description but at best it was still a village pub, drinks over priced and food over rated.

My son and I visited for Sunday lunch. My son chose as a main courses roasted beetroot , I seared cod. The beetroot dish was like a starter, very small compared with my dish and terrible value for money - and embarrassing. On mentioning this to the waitress, she shrugged her shoulders. Dessert, - my son’s sticky toffee pudding was fine but the panaccota was the smallest I’ve seen. The quality is good but the portions do seem to be thought about with more care.

I was quite underwhelmed on the whole to be honest. We went for Sunday lunch and thought the food was average at best, lots of reviews mention tasty food but we found it to be quite bland - I've definitely had better. Lots of the veg was plain boiled, no seasoning. The green puree at the bottom was unnecessary, it added nothing to it. Not sure if the carrot was meant to be roasted but it was a bit sad and soggy, as were the roast potatoes. Yorkshire pudding was nice but quite small. It was all slightly lukewarm to say it came so quickly. Menu also misses off the sides for Roasts like Cauliflower Cheese. I had plenty of meat but my husband had a lot less, more gravy would also have been welcome. Drink service was slow, one gentleman was running round trying to do everything while the 2 girls behind the bar did what looked like the minimum they could get away with. Overall, quite expensive for what it is, lots of room for improvement and was quite disappointed in terms of what I've read online!

The Prince of Wales is situated in Baslow not too far from Chatsworth House. It has it's own car park with space for about a dozen cars. The premises were well presented, clean and welcoming. As well as a bar area there were three dining areas on 3 different levels. Two real ales were available, Sharp's Doombar and Abbeydale Moonshine as well as three premium expensive lagers: Staropramen, San Miguel and Madri. The food menu was focused on high end cuisine but 3 sandwiches were available. The service was good and the staff were very pleasant and efficient. The food was cooked and prepared in an open kitchen and was very well presented and of good quality. The price of food and drink was high when compared to other pubs in the area meaning the value for money was poor. If you are prepared to pay top dollar for drinks and food meticulous prepared and carefully presented the Prince of Wales may be worth a visit.

We'd not been to this pub/restaurant before and dropped in by chance. Entering we found the interior to be very welcoming and had a friendly greeting from the staff. There was ample choice on the menu and drinks were delivered to our table. To sum up I couldn't fault the experience and the food was plentiful, nicely cooked and presented. We will certainly go again when in that area.

If you ever wondered what a perfectly cooked steak should taste and look like then this is the place for you to find out. Grilled to perfection with faultless service and a refined and convivial atmosphere. We will be back to try other dishes when next travelling through Baslow.

We had a delicious meal at the Prince of Wales last week. I took my husband for his birthday and he was delighted. Most people seemed to be ordering the excellent looking burgers and fish and chips, but we were attracted to some of the creative menu items and had the monkfish tikka masala (which was so good I am going to try to copy it), the venison and the beetroot tart tatin. It was the little touches and garnishes on the dishes that made them so delightful. We should definitely must stop just coming here on birthdays and visit more often! Bar staff and staff in the restaurant were lovely and very helpful.

A tasty turkey dinner and the turkey was succulent, not dry at all! My partner had the burger and loved it. Requested a seat by the fire and we were sat there on arrival. Excellent service throughout! We will be back again.

Came for Sunday Lunch and the food was very tasty. However, We felt that the prices were somewhat expensive based on the size of the portions. e.g. only one slice of beef and two small roast potatoes with the sunday roast. Service was not great...

To start I want to write the positives . The food was absolutely stunning, very tasty and well presented . The customer service from the barman was again very very good however the atmosphere and service after that were really quite poor. We were seated...

Had a poor experience unfortunately. My 3 friends all had good meals that they enjoyed. I ordered venison, which was tasty but too tough to cut / eat. I sent it back and the chefs said they couldn’t guarantee a more tender cut next time...

This place looked like the cosiest of pubs from the outside so we visited for an evening meal. We were shown upstairs and were surprised that it looked more like a soulless cafe than a traditional pub, but more than that it was absolutely FREEZING....

My favourite place in the Peaks for a Sunday lunch. Perfectly cooked meat, seasoned, great veggies. Faultless.

First time we have visited and eaten here and it was a culinary delight! A seasonal Menu with game, fish and meat on the menu! Great to finally see rabbit on the menu, the rabbit cacciatore was sublime! The lamb shank slow roasted with root...

Excellent food in a cosy restaurant. Really helpful, friendly staff. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. Perfect

My partner and I came in for dinner on a Saturday evening. The food was incredible, I had the lamb shank and it was the best meal I’ve had for a long time. The pumpkin spiced dessert is a must have! The restaurant is lovely...

Enjoyed a delicious roast dinner with our daughter who couldn’t get the veggies in quick enough! Hubby says it’s the best roast he’s ever eaten 😲😲 Nice and attentive waitresses and lovely surroundings.

Last month my partner and I visited The Prince of Wales for the first time. For starters we had jerk spiced short beef rib. The beef was tender and fell apart. However, i would never have guessed it was supposed to be jerk as the...

Me and my friend came for a meal here on a friday night and I cannot express how sensational the experience was. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful- a young girl whom I think was called Saskia was extremely professional and efficient. The food...

When you know you know! First impressions always count and our first encounter with a member of staff was first class, friendly and welcoming. Lunch menu was extensive and included lots of local produce. We sat opposite the service area and watched great chefs putting...

Visited with family in 8th September for a birthday meal. Had high hopes after being recommended but sadly the food didn’t live up to expectations nor did the service. Something served with the lamb was very salty, the crab starter was inedible and the fish...

We wanted somewhere special to celebrate our wedding anniversary and this place did not disappoint. The food was fantastic, we loved all three courses, everything was beautifully presented and of exceptional quality. Not long after arriving, I realised I must have dropped my diamond necklace....

The food looked good but starter (rabbit cacciatore) and main (cod) were completely tasteless so we didn't stay for dessert

The fish and chips were the best we have ever had. Staff friendly, welcoming smile and greeting, and importantly attentive. Richard and Marilyn

What a lovely place, dogs welcome, gorgeous decor and fabulous food. I am coeliac and dairy intolerant and the sea bream was gorgeous such a brilliant mix of flavours and apparently the Derbyshire burger was pretty good too. But my husband said the pudding was the best he had had in a very long time. We will definitely return even though it means coming up from Warwickshire.

Food was great- arrived expecting pub food and were very pleasantly surprised , really high quality. All the dishes we tried were excellent- cooked perfectly. Service was also great- very friendly

The food was delightful. The starters were large and very tasty. My isle of eight tomatoes sounded basic but the goats cheese and tomatoes went together so well. The slow roasted lamb rump was spot on. Great desserts. Friendly staff. We will be back. Highly recommended

We had a lovely evening meal on Friday 5thAuguet Booked in the bar as we had a small dog. However I prefer the atmosphere in the bar to the slightly more formal dining rooms. For a GastroPub the food is outstanding. The beef rib starter...

The food is delicious, best beef burger I had in a long time. My wife had two starterthe crab was tasty but portion was small. Contrary to what typical Sichuan food is like, the Sichuan salmon starter is not spicy at all.

The table we booked was not available for us . We were placed in front of the kitchen and all the chefs were handling the food with bare hands - putting items of food on the plates. The food was expensive and mediocre. Fir example...

Very abrupt greeting at door. Waitress who took order for food and drink charming but problems with our choice of starter. Ordered the burrata and tomatoes but were given goats cheese and tomatoes. I cannot eat goats cheese so I knew by the smell that...

We booked this for Sunday Lunch whilst on holiday as a family. I have to say that the quality of the roast was stunning and the best both my wife and I have tasted for a very long time (PS. we have had sone good...

Booked for Sunday lunch in bar, with small dog. Very dog-friendly. Great staff. And superb Sunday lunch. Both had roast beef and shared side of cauliflower cheese. All delicious, perfectly cooked. Highly recommended

What a fantastic place, we stopped for a meal on the way back from a walk along the Monsal Trail and so glad we did. Lovely surroundings and staff were so friendly. Our cocker Spaniel was given the same welcome! Meal was superb, amazing quality...

In principle this place is ideal for dropping in for a drink after a day in the Peak District. Unfortunately their idea of table management consists of plonking a reserved container on your table and giving you 20 minutes to vacate the table - despite...

We took a party of 25 people after a team building day. The team at the Prince of Wales were exceptional from the outset. They interpreted our booking perfectly, creating a varied and interesting buffet, were able to make on the day adjustments and provided...

Visited for Sunday lunch and it was the best I've had in a long while! Perfectly cooked and so tasty, we all loved it! Highly recommend this place. We did visit for drinks on another occasion and the fish & chips also looked amazing! Lovely...

We had our first visit today for Father's Day lunch and I seriously can not put into words how delicious the food was! I had the Sunday roast chicken and my husband and daughter both had the Sunday beef roast dinner. The entire plate of...

Fabulous locally sourced food and incredibly tasty 😋. The various sauces are amazing ! Drinks great too. Very friendly staff and great service. Will be back soon.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at this above average pub/restaurant. Well kept cask ales (Barnsley Bitter on my visit) and attentive staff. While there are a number of eateries in this popular holiday destination, the Prince of Wales is to be highly recommended, both the quality...

Went Thursday for tea and food was so good! We shared starters so we could each have a taster and I had sirloin for main, cooked just how I’d asked for it. I didn’t have a dessert but my friends did and the portion sizes...

Nip in for a pint now and again. Very smart interior and staff and the place is spotless. Haven't eaten there but menu looks good. Expensive pint though

We booked here because we were looking for somewhere close to Bakewell which was dog friendly and they were incredibly welcoming to us and our, quite lively, dog. The service was speedy and the food was really excellent. My steak was one of the best...

Superb food. We came here for my husband’s 40th, the only disappointment being that I’d made them aware of the fact but there wasn’t anything to reflect it, however not obligatory to do so. The food was absolutely fantastic, drinks were good, service speedy and...

This is a pleasant pub come resteraunt . The food was nice and nice decor. Staff were pleasant but it just lacked atmosphere . Maybe some background music would help.We would try again .

Well what a disappointment, this public house Prince of Wales Baslow on entry my friend and wife entered ,and asked for a drinks only table . We joined them to make a four . The rounds of drinks which I must say are not cheap...

What a disappointing visit we came here for the evening with friends. We asked where to sit for drinks .we were shown to a table had 2 rounds of drinks and was asked to move tables as our table was booked no mention of this...

Sadly disappointed The initial menu lacked the refinement I was hoping for My main course was not available despite being the only fish dish It was served in a river of lemon oil and had to be returned for drainage Although the staff were very...

I can't believe how good this place is. I picked it at random off the map, as a venue to meet an old friend for the first time in decades. We had a brilliant lunch served by lovely staff who let us have all the...

Always great food and good service. Had lamb shoulder - beautiful! Wish there was a little more veg with it. My partner had the beef burger - great sized portion. Deserts here are always lovely too! Highly recommend. Probably one of the nicest pubs for...

One of the best Sunday Roasts we ever had!! Delicious fresh, crunchy seasonable vegetables and a high quality meat. Absolutely delicious! Great value for money and very friendly welcoming staff.

Nice atmosphere and v friendly welcome. Food a bit mixed - fish n chips excellent but the crab rarebit was rather disappointing.

Visiting the area and are new to this smashing pub! Here, we discovered welcoming, friendly staff and locals, beautiful decor and a quiet but warm atmosphere. Great to be made welcome with the dog and not squished into a remote, pokey corner as we often...

We have always had very good food here. Alas when we called in today for lunch the food was abysmal. We had to sit in the bar area as we had a dog. Place was virtually empty. Now I know why. I had a BLT...

Once again beautiful, flavourful food. It was the first time we had been sat near the kitchen. Wow, wonderful to watch the activity... bravo guys the food was beautiful 😍

Amazing food ! We both had the burger, it was so tasty ! Very high quality beef, lovely fresh crispy salad. Perfect chips ! Service was top notch, super welcoming to our 2 dogs. Very enjoyable evening we will certainly be back

The food here really is outstanding, we ate here twice in one weekend away. The menu is quite small offering good quality ingredients so compliments to the chef for your hardwork and also to the staff serving, really nice and friendly people

Just been for Sunday lunch, food was lovely and very tasty, staff were good no issues there, however for a village pub I was expecting good portion size we both ordered the crispy cod cheek which I have to say was delicious but so small...

The service we received was amazing! The waitress couldn’t do enough for us, the food was exquisite and value for money!

We had a table booked this Friday with our family from Wales . We all had steaks and agreed that it was the best we had tasted in years. Atmosphere was lovely, staff amazing and food just heaven . We are local and will be...

Good value on set menu lunch. Barnsley chops; Second best cooked and tasting lamb I've ever been served at a restaurant. Generous mackerel pate starter. Service great. Enjoyed watching the kitchen work. As per review title; faultless.

Delicious food, smart friendly staff, generous portions, comfortable premises. If you’re visiting Baslow excellent food, from beef cheeks starter amazing venison full of flavour, to traditional fish and chips in the bar! Highly recommended

We had a superb experience at the Prince of Wales which we found and booked quite by chance. It was really good to find a restaurant or pub in this area not overwhelmed by dogs - they don’t allow dogs in the restaurant upstairs. Service...

First visit to this wonderful establishment, and it won't be the last. I chose the Fish and Chips which was cooked to perfection, good size fillet in crispy batter with no skin, tasty chips, pot of mushy peas, and home made tartar sauce. My wife...

My fiancée and I dined here after visiting Chatsworth. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great steak - cooked perfectly and the beef shin was full of flavour. Cosy setting and friendly, attentive staff. I’ve already recommended visiting to others. Thank you for one of...

We had Christmas lunch which was excellent and very tasty, finished off with Christmas pudding which was also very good. We had our dog with us and the staff made us very welcome in this dog friendly pub/restaurant. Great cask beers as well.

One of the best meals any of us have had in a long time. Ambience, service, food and value for Money all excellent. Thank you Theresa and all of the staff for a very memorable evening.

#4 in Baslow - assume there is an error. This was THE best Sunday roast I have had in a long time (and we love a Sunday roast). From the second we arrived the staff were all on the ball and the service was of...

We went for dinner . We had been before with our dog and found the food excellent . The food was excellent again and the service efficient and friendly .

We had lots of room and that’s important with 3 well behaved children. The service was attentive and the food was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Recommend the Sunday dinner. Plenty of food and a great mix of different flavours

Camping near to Bakewell it was something of a surprise to find local bars either not open or not serving food on a Tuesday. But thankfully a quick Google of dog friendly bars and restaurant pointed us in the direction of Baslow, specifically to The...

Came here for lunch on a Saturday. The menu is limited and expensive. Fair enough. You don’t mind paying for quality. Food was ok. Nice chicken starter. Main of burger was good. Barnsley lamb chop- £18 for a chop with some green veg. Stated on...

Iva, Rachel, Amber where kind friendly helpful, made the visit welcoming . The Village Pub & Restaurant was very clean and comfortable .

The pub is lovely, however, nearly £9 for a large white wine and soda is a little rich for me!! I certainly won’t be returning anytime soon, unless a get another mortgage out on the house!!

We called for lunch ona Sunday after walking in the Peaks. Lovely modern but comfortable interior. Menu was enticing. We went for a mix of bits and pieces as was a bit too warm to fancy a full roast. Husband had French onion soup (apparently...

What a fabulous find. Having been at a wedding the day before and had plenty to eat and drink, we were looking for a pub that served something more than traditional roast dinners. We both had the fattoush salad and what a great choice it...

Sunday lunch for four upstairs in clean rustic lines. The menu is reasonably short as room for traditional lunch. The Caesar salad has a great twist, fish & chips battered to perfection & others sea bass delicious. Even made room for affogato. Peak ale &...

From the photos the outside looks dreary. The car park is very small. This put us off dining here. However we did pop in for a drink one evening and were shocked at how modern but homely the inside was. The staff were extremely friendly....

Guaranteed a welcome and very good standard of food. The only problem as a local is the menu does not change often enough, at least a speciality de jour would be helpful. None the less our go to and never disappoints. Watch the chefs cook...

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here, our first visit meeting relatives half way. The food was great, good flavours, well prepared and presented. The team were so pleasant and helpful we will certainly be there again soon. It is only nearly the best because...

Lovely place for food if visiting Chatsworth House, which is a 5 minute drive away. Food was absolutely delicious and service friendly and efficient. Thank you.

We were all very happy with our food. It was really great to see a much more interesting and well executed vegetarian option too. My bbq celeriac with Jerusalem artichoke and blue cheese purée was so delicious.

Delicious meal - I had sea bream, my partner fish and chips. Absolutely delicious sea bream, compliments to the chef, and the staff. Laura was very professional and courteous. We were not rushed at all and the atmosphere was great. Been here quite a few...