The Devonshire Arms in Derbyshire Dales

Booked for two nights to celebrate our 20th anniversary. All members of staff were absolutely first rate, courteous and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The newly refurbished room was very well appointed with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco to help us celebrate, very much appreciated. All the meals were had there were fantastic, good value and delicious. We look forward to returning in the future. Thank you!

The staff at the Devonshire Arms were very accommodating and the room where the restaurant is situated is a sight to behold. Our food was amazing! If you're lucky, you'll be served by Sophie.

Nice location and the restaurant is spacious, with a relaxing atmosphere. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive. The food is overpriced for what it is and the kids burger meal is the exact same size as an adults burger meal but twice the price. We had to send 2 meals back as they were unedible. They were knocked off our bill and they sent there apologies. Overall average meal and very pricey for what it is.

Stopped for a drink whilst passing. £5.80 for a pint of Landlord, plus £3.25 for half of Moretti. They're having a laugh.

We went for drinks . The pub is cosy and dog friendly .A great choice of wines and beer . Only downside is there isn’t much car parking .

£17.70 for a pint of beer and a large glass of sauv blanc. That's pretty much Mayfair prices - not bad inside but there are other pubs nearby folks. Avoid if you value your hard earned.

Service was polite however slow. Aperol Spritz very weak. Chairs and tables are worn. Little comfort to the chairs. Meals are quite pricey for the portion size. The burger was a children’s portion. The size of the lamb meal was meagre too. My noodles were overcooked sludge. The building is very nice, but I was expecting a decent gastro pub. We will not return here. Probably this establishment benefits from a lot of passing trade. They need to review value for money.

We were staying in the area for the weekend. I had dismissed this pub due to some of the poor reviews. However, the pub opposite had stopped serving food so we gave here a try instead. Overall am pleased we did. I had a steak, this was nice although a little pricey for what you got. My husband had the cottage pie, which he said was tasty but the gravy was burnt. We asked for some new gravy, which we got but it was stone cold so we sent it back. By the time the replacement came he had finished his dinner. Automatically the lady serving apologised and gave us free drinks. That was a nice touch and really good customer service. We stayed for some more drinks that evening and also visited the next night for a few drinks. It’s a nice pub with a good atmosphere.

A group of eight popped in last night for my brother in laws engagement celebration. Lovely pub in a great setting and the staff were lovely and even gave us a complementary drink to celebrate. (My brother in law and his fiancée had their first date there). Be visiting for food soon

We had a lovely lunch of fish and chips and the staff were very friendly. Our dog was made to feel very welcome and there was plenty of space for her by our table. We had been attracted by the offer of lunch with a drink for £13.50 but were told it wasn’t available at this pub, but at others in the chain. However it was clearly on this pub’s website. The staff did apologise but no complimentary drink was offered. I emailed the company that afternoon but have not had a reply,

At the end of a long hike, we thought hearty pub food and a drink would be good. We walk here quite a lot , so were looking for a well placed eatery. Good atmosphere , warm and pleasant staff … a good start. Our food took a long time to appear. My honey roast ham and piccalilli ,half sandwich proved to be a thumbs width of commercial white sliced bread , two, three inch chibbles of ham and a teaspoon of piccalilli. The accompanying soup was very cool....one third of a dish........cost for both..........£12.00 My partner had the Garlic mushrooms on a three and a half inch square of sourdough with a solid yolked poached egg and no evidence of spinach, as advertised....£11.50. No-one asked us about the meal, I don't normally photograph food , but I wished I had. We felt , not just disappointed , but like we had been cheated. Come on ! If this is sold as a lunch, make it so, for the money charged.

Avoid!!! Absolutely appalling rude bar staff, arrived on time and told to wait, which was fine however when we got to the table the restaurant was far from full s ok I have no idea why we were made to wait. We were given menus to read in the crowded bar, had to try and get 11 of us in the bar area with a disabled lady and a pram while we waited to then be told extremely rudely we were in the way! I had emailed prior to us coming to ask if they could do something for mums birthday, most places do in the form of a candle in a piece of cake or ice cream or something just as a gesture to make her feel special. The food was lovely however after paying a significant bill including tip as the waitress was nice it became apparent they weren’t going to offer any gesture so we asked if they could bring her a cocktail or something, absolutely no problem paying for it if they believe it isn’t courtesy to just offer her this when just paid over £400 for the staff to come up to the table in front of the birthday girl asking how we are going to pay! Asked to speak to the manager who did offer to refund but isn’t the point. When we challenged the charge for something we presumed to be complimentary, the manager was clearly being derogatory towards my husband and nephew. Do not go here if you want a nice experience as the customer service is disgusting. Totally spoilt a lady’s 80th birthday.

Excellent turkey dinner and Emily provided fabulous service. It was a very large portion. Definitely would recommend . Even left with a doggie bag!

We had a lovely lunch here before going to Chatsworth Christmas market! Sophie was our server and was very attentive and so lovely and accommodating 😊 Thanks for having us!

Food was beautiful as usual and Caroline was her usual amazing self. She is a credit to the place nothing is ever to much trouble.

I have just stayed for 2 nights at the Devonshire Arms in Baslow and I can highly recommend it. Lovely building, perfectly located by the village green right next to Chatsworth House. I had breakfast both days and ate there in the evening as well. The food was delicious and they have a very welcoming bar with a great range of drinks.All the staff were delightful, nothing was too much trouble and everyone went that extra mile. A particular thankyou to Rachel who made my stay a 5* experience. I will be back!

Last minute reservation for dinner on a Sunday evening. Friendly welcome and escorted to our table, sorry I didn’t get the lady’s name. Our waitress, Jiji, was lovely and friendly and attentive. Our food was as advertised, pub food done well. We enjoyed 2 courses, but couldn’t manage a pudding. The portions were very generous. Thank you for a lovely evening meal. We would definitely recommend.

The food was really delicious.... when it finally arrived. The kitchen was running behind but our waitress Sophie was very apologetic and very attentive. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. We will go back again when we are in the area...hopefully the food will arrive quicker next time.

We have eaten here a few times before and it was a good experience each time. Once, I had what may possibly be the best (though pricey) burger I have ever eaten. We have also had Sunday lunch and fish and chips there: both good. We like the design of the restaurant: it is spacious and doesn't get too loud even with lots of customers. The staff are efficient and friendly. It, and they, are dog-friendly. This time the food let it down. My wife had a terrine then trout with roasties. Both were OK, but what she described, kindly, as "portion-controlled"... on the small side. I had goat's cheese and beetroot tortellini, then chicken and ham hock pie. There were just four tortellini. I would definitely have more at home. One was OK, but the other three had hard pasta: either undercooked or just dried out. The filling was pleasan enough: no more.The pie came with mash (OK), a portion of cabbage, carrot and other veg and a pot of gravy. This gravy looked suitable for serving with beef: dark brown and I guess the only gravy they had. I didn't bother with it. I could see that the pie was not home made, unlike at some other pubs in the area. When I tried to cut the top it refused to yield to my knife. I eventually got into it by using my knife like a dagger... stabbing it. The whole crust was incredibly hard. I couldn't eat much of it. Inside there was a white sauce with some very small pieces of chicken and ham. It tasted OK, but not special; it really was short of meat. My wife had a half of a session IPA which was very nice, but £3.40 for a half? Would we go back? Possibly, as this may have been a one-off bad day. If we do go back I will post another review.

My partner and I stayed here late May, as we won the competition on Facebook. From start to finish the stay was faultless,check in for quick and easy, dinner and breakfast were booked as soon as we arrived. We go the bus into Bakewell which was right outside. The room was spotless and beautiful 😍. Dinner was excellent , three courses went down a treat and breakfast was the same. We will definitely be returning, thank you for our stay!

My wife and I arranged to meet our younger daughter at the Devonshire Arms for lunch and to have a look round Baslow, as we are thinking of retiring to the area. I had been craving a Ploughman's Lunch for a period of time, so was delighted to see it on the lunch menu and decided to order it. Well, when it arrived, I could not have been more disappointed. On the menu, it stated that it came with both ham and cheese and farmhouse bloomer. Firstly, the cheese was missing and the farmhouse bloomer was one pathetic slice of stale sourdough bread. My wife pointed out to the manager that there was no cheese on the plate and I asked for some proper bread. Well......the cheese was quarter of a small truckle of Bombardier cheese from the Snowdonia cheese company and the bread was a couple of slices from a white sliced loaf. Bearing in mind we were in Derbyshire, a county that makes wonderful cheese, why was I being offered a mass-produced cheese made in North Wales and why was I not given bread from one of the artisan bakers in neighbouring villages. The answer is of course cost and management that couldn't give a sh*t !!! Oh and the price for this pathetic excuse for a Ploughman's Lunch .......£ 13.50 !!!!! Yes, that's right £ 13.50. It is no wonder that the terrace was virtually empty on a sunny Friday lunchtime in August. With management that cares about what they are doing, a capable chef in the kitchen and a menu that sparks the imagination, this pub should be full on a Friday lunchtime in August. Need I say more. Seriously disappointed and will not be back. We might have to look for somewhere else to live as we are intending to have many leisurely lunches in our local pub in our retirement, just don't think it will be the Devonshire Arms.

When we eventually received our food it was excellent and we didn’t leave a scrap. We’d chosen lamp rump and chicken & ham pie. However, we had to wait 55 minutes for our meals to arrive and had to chase up twice. Apparently the lamb rump takes 30 minutes to cook in their usual style. We’d asked for it to be well cooked which, apparently, was the cause of the additional delay. We weren’t told when initially ordering that the lamb would take 30 minutes. When our meals were brought out we were asked if we’d already paid, which we had. Must admit I’m wondering if there would have been some recompense had we not paid. We both had drinks and didn’t need additional ones which were offered. No-one bothered to ask us, either during the meal or when we’d finished, if everything was ok. I’ve worked in customer service for decades and know you have to take it on the chin when you’ve messed up. Hiding away doesn’t look good.

We had the sharing starters which were ok we had the hummus, tempura, arrancini and chicken wings . Then we had the fish and chips - there was more batter than fish and was overcooked and the chips were cold, the chicken schnitzel was also overcooked and very dry and the chips all cold and we also had the trout which was very overcooked and the vegetables hard and cold. The staff were friendly and brought fresh chips and took a meal off the bill . However the overall quality of the food was extremely poor . The wine was good value and nice . There were very few people eating in the restaurant clearly a sign we should have noticed ! We decided not to have a coffee or dessert and went to Il Lupo across the road where we had eaten previously which were lovely .

Top pub. The bar was busy and nice to see that on January. We decided to have some food and we're looked after by Roxanne who was really knowledgeable and recommended the fish and chips and pie which were brilliant. Highly recommend! Service was top...

Great little place. Stopped for a spot of lunch after walking the dogs and a walk at Chatsworth. Location is great we walked From Chatsworth. We had 4 of the sharers for £24 which was reasonable considering the area. Our waitress Roxanne was very chatty...

Popped in for a quick pint before heading home after Chatsworth and decided on some bar snacks. We were served by Roxanne who was really friendly and helpful explaining the menu. We decided on pork belly bites, calamari and a camembert. All delicious. We will...

The food was delicious for our Saturday lunch at the Devonshire Arms - would recommend the sharing bits! Great staff especially Elissa who was very accommodating.

came here for the lunch time deal and was not disappointed! Great atmosphere, incredibly friendly and helpful staff - very informative too ! No doubt I will be recommending this place to friends, and I will be swiftly returning !

Had a really nice evening here and Jess was a great help on the bar. The atmosphere was very warm and cozy. Very friendly staff.

Me and my family are here and enjoyed everything. The staff were friendly. The food was delicious. And it was well priced would recommend

Lovely place, nice warm fireplace to keep us warm in the cold January evenings. Jess served us at the bar, she was attentive and efficient.. Thank you for a great welcome and perfectly poured pints !

Me and my partner visited the pub for its reopening night party, the atmosphere was fantastic! Welcomed by the host Lisa who made us feel so comfortable for the duration of our stay. The food was delicious; the Vietnamese curry had so much flavour, and...

Great evening, the menu is banging!! Korean chicken burger and sirloin steak Both really good Relaxing atmosphere but with a great soundtrack! Team looked happy to be there, the lady who served us at the bar was brilliant! Think she was the manager, singing her...

This is a beautiful restaurant, my partner and I and our 2 dogs visited for Sunday lunch, which was absolutely delicious. We really enjoyed our meals. I think they had recently reopened and had some grumpy customers bur we couldn't see why, it was superb!

Recently changed management, the new menu was plentiful and very reasonably priced, the food was cooked perfectly the service as always fabulous! Good Luck to Aime and her team! We will be back for the set menu for £20 before it ends!

This place is superb the staff are exceptionally helpful friendly and happy. The food is outstanding. Came here on there opening night after refurb and new menu. Lisa was outstanding. It was my wifes 50th birthday weekrnd we wanted somewhere special as we were away...

I had soup and a slice of Welsh ratebit for 11 pounds. The soup was a teeny tiny portion...half a small teacup!! Other groups of people near our table said the same. This was hugely over priced. We waited over 30minutes for the food to...

A one night stay for us, to see the Chatsworth Xmas House. Our rooms were as described. A ‘cosy’ double, and a ‘comfort’ double. On the smaller size but perfectly adequate for our short stay. Tea and coffee making, and we were given fresh non-dairy...

I don’t recognise this hotel from the reviews below. We had an excellent room, the staff were friendly, great bar and great breakfast. Didn’t have an evening meal , so can’t comment Will definitely be returning.

After reading the glowing descriptions promised on the hotel’s website I booked an early festive meal for New Year’s Eve. On arrival I checked in and was told the table wasn’t yet ready. It was suggested we have a drink at the bar, and we...

Decor is a little tired in all areas which is why I gave a 4 but the rest was spot on . the staff are friendly professional &polite We stayed for 1 night on the 26th & it was spot on!!! Room was clean &...

Food was dreadful . Meals arrived over 1 hour late and Mackerel and salmon completely burned . Crispy kale burned to a crisp. Overpriced and quality dreadful. When I remarked I was incredibly disappointed waitress /restaurant manager just said sorry, no asking what had been...

I was really worried about staying here due to some really poor reviews…. However we had a really lovely 2 night stay! Booked a small double room which was exactly as described…. Small but warm and cosy and enough for us to just sleep in...

It was so cold I wore my coat in the bar. Very expensive for bar food. Ran out of coffee at breakfast and shut down at 1030 prompt. Areas to rooms cluttered and storage areas very unsightly. Room. Great if you are a house elf....

Absolutely lovely country pub. The staff were all so friendly and polite and even though it was busy they still went out of their way to stop and talk. Dogs welcome even in the restaurant and only a short walk to Chatsworth. The food was...

We visited this pub for a bite to eat before visiting Chatsworth Christmas markets. We booked a table as it was a busy Saturday due to the markets. When we arrived for our 12:45 booking, the restaurant wasn’t busy but did fill up shortly after....

We read the reviews, was tempted to cancel, as thought it can’t be that bad, it was probably, the worst hotel we have stayed in. Our room was cold so had to ask for a heater, the curtains were fit for the bin. Bathroom small...

This pub is so gorgeous and cosy and the wine list is great… But if you like food and your taste buds, then don’t bother. Extremely over priced. Overcooked. Burnt. Cold. These are my highlights. We ordered the focaccia to share, which at best, was...

£12 for a turkey, brie and cranberry ciabatta. £12. There was no brie and only the merest suggestion of turkey.

Excellent food & wine. The service was exceptional. The seater & the server were really friendly & helpful

Dropped in here with out booking, very pleasant from the outside and inside decor wise. Staff were friendly enough, however surprised to see so many dirty tables in the bar for a quiet Monday afternoon. We were soon sat down after WE had cleared our...

A nice spot for a drink but we are finding the food more variable than it use to be. Prices have gone up and, to be honest, I hoped to be wowed by the fish & chips at £19.50. Sadly, the fish was poor -...

We popped in whilst on a visit to chatsworth. Good range of beers on offer. Cricket on the TV, was almost a wrench to go out in the cold again

Had the osso bucco with chips instead of the risotto(they told that was fine to have). Given 2 tiny pieces of meat, one tiny piece on the bone which was ok and another smaller piece which was dry, chewy and difficult to swallow so didn't...

When we arrived we were told there hadn’t been a fish delivery so no fish or mussels. We were told we could leave if we wanted , we were not encouraged to browse the menu. We did stay as it was too late to find...

Been here before, and it was better. There were no steaks on the menu, and the draft beer was off due to the recent floods. Very expensive for what it is, but a nice place to be. Not sure about having dogs in the restaurant...

Called in for just one drink and thanks to the wonderful care that Lisa showed us we stayed for 4 ! We'd called in to a couple of " pubs " in the area but we were not made very welcome because we weren't eating....

Went here for a family Sunday lunch, the portions were on the small side - a Sunday lunch is traditionally a sumptuous meal - not here. Prices are high but quality is low - my pork was so dry I had to send it back....

The best Sunday roast EVER! We phoned at 3.30 and had a table for 4pm after visiting Chatsworth house. Choice of beef, lamb shank, chicken and pork. Beef was absolutely stunning, veg and cauliflower and broccoli cheese on the side. Sauces and extra gravy were...

What a great place… Used several times during our short stay in the area. Friendly staff always very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommended.

Perfectly situated for a visit to Chatsworth House and local hiking. Friendly service but sadly in need of a refurb and a bit of love. Our room was so small we couldn't unpack a bag, being on the ground floor there was lots of creaking...

Ignore the skinflints and doomsters...sat at the table the pair of us having enjoyed the finest quality pie and fish and chips served by lovely polite and engaging staff. Food priced accordingly to quality so avoid if you want a cheap low quality meal. Fantastic.

For the price of menu options, you would assume the quality is going to above par. It’s a shame really as the area is lovely but the food is very mediocre at best. If you are happy to dine with dogs, and there are at...

Professional and warm greeting, we were told we could sit anywhere with the dog, even in the restaurant. We opted for the bar area and sat back and relaxed in the atmosphere. Good menu, not the cheapest but the food was amazing. We had The...

Stayed here while on a walking break. First impressions were good, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and tidy, though the bed was a bit small for a double and the bathroom needed a bit of TLC. Nice touch of a...

Just eaten here , my friends meal was cold and not worth the money . My chips tasted like they were warmed up . Next visit to Baslow would not eat here .

Old and charming; our double room on the first floor had a private walled garden but the weather was too cold for us to take advantage of it. Actually we darned near froze but part of that was our fault- we didn't want to be...

My wife and I called in for lunch and we were both appalled by the poor quality of our meals which even if they had been cooked perfectly, they were very over priced. I had the Devonshire Double Burger at £18.50, at that price, I...

Beautiful pub, friendly staff, but my god overpriced horrendous food. £5 for 10 regurgitated chips, they were abysmal. Would pop for a drink but would not entertain food, take your own !!! Awful

Arrived after booking ignored by barman youth waitress said she would be with us in a min. Manager came showed us to table didn’t ask if we wanted drinks. After a couple of minutes got the eye of a waiter to order drinks. Drinks eventually...

We had a lovely overnight stay here. We wanted a dog friendly, but good quality, night away in beautiful surroundings and that’s exactly what we got. The staff were friendly and accommodating which made us feel very welcome from the start; with even a little...

What an exceptional hotel and restaurant. Seven of us stayed for two nights and had the pleasure of first class accommodation, service, food and drink in an absolutely beautiful location. All the rooms are decorated and furnished to the highest standards. Close to Chatsworth House...

Great find, great menu, excellent food choice, tasty, reasonable price for area, great service, lovely young man behind bar with great service, candles, fairy lights add to make ambience, definitely recommend, thank you. (Only negative a big chunk of seating missing in bar area which...

Visited for the first time, impressed when I walked in, looked nice, staff were friendly. Ordered a sandwich £12, waited ages for it to arrive which surprised me because the place was almost empty. Staff chatting loudly with each other which I didn’t appreciate, inane...

On first impressions the pub is lovely, decorated well, staff are friendly. However the food is poor, we ordered from the bar menu and paid £9 for a tinned hot dog in a bun, described as a smoked bratwurst! and £12 for a panini that...

Disappointing and expensive. Food service very slow. More staff than occupied tables, but getting their attention to take an order was difficult. Food was ok, but nothing special. Unable to give a credit card receipt. Before dinner I had a cask beer in the bar....

It was our 3rd stay at the Devonshire Arms. We ve spent 2 nights there this time and have dinners as well. We ve been welcome by Amy. Very efficient and taking time to show you your room. Very good service. Our room was the...

We have just come back from our two nights stay. This was our second time of staying at the Devonshire Arms. Staff are lovely, as always and it is dog friendly. Bed was comfy, room spacious and clean. We love the food and often visit...

First point I wish to make is that most of the staff did their best. We had booked bed, breakfast and evening meal Room - no. 7. Decor tired. Bed sunk in the middle. Our night was interrupted all the time by what we assume...

Enjoyable stay, friendly staff that were helpful at all times but shame about the crippling bed! I mentioned it during my stay and was told the mattresses were new. I checked, they weren’t but there were new very soft toppers on them. I stayed in...

We had a very nice family dinner at The Devonshire Arms. The venue is a good size and nicely decorated, striking a good balance between a traditional and modern pub. We had a range of dishes between us including pie filled with locally sourced meat,...

Called in for drink with dog after long walk. Very comfortable. Friendly staff. Dog-friendly. Lebanese lamb starter was so good we returned the next day and ordered it again. Lovely pub/bar

Went here about 18 months ago - Big Mistake returning. The place was dull and lacked any form of ambiance, a large circular empty room - shame it was great last time we visited. The Menu was just lacking in originality and the prices for...

From walking into the pub and being greeted by the ever smiley Lisa and Ross for a couple of drinks to then be welcomed by Jessica and the team on the bar I was made to feel incredibly welcome. The whole team are fantastic and...

This place really suffers from an identity crisis. Its menunis so disjunctive. Occa Bussi, Scampi or Peruvians Areyas? It’s very strange and none of it very good. The lobster thermadore croquettes Al were truly insipid. Why would you encase thermador sauce in a croquette? You...

Be careful to choose the right one as there are an awful lot of Devonshire Arms and they are all VERY different ! The staff in the restaurant could not be more helpful and friendly. The food was OK but massively overpriced (for this specific...

Not a great experience at all. I ordered scampi & chips, the chips whilst being home cooked which is always a bonus were awful, just bruised and battered! I barely ate any, I did complain and the waitress told me that they gat this complaint...

Really disappointed really nice decor. So expected a good meal. Prices also high expected good quality. Had duck bubble and squeak. Over deep fried and dry. Could not taste any duck. Then main meal had the cauliflower same they deep fried a whole one so...

Fab food and staff. Met friends here for a meal, lovely setting in the round restaurant room. Food was great and the staff were fab, professional, friendly and a credit to the restaurant. Would definitely eat here again.

Lovely presented pub, very nice staff. We only popped in for a drink , but wanted to stay for food but was booked, so pre book.. Also allows dogs in the bar area...

Having been up early and had a long walk, we dropped in for a lunch, my god had we earned it after that gorgeous walk. Service and food was great and would describe as good pub grub!

room abit tired no stool or chair to sit on tv wire too short so not hidden in trunking small room if we have taken dog

Staying at Chatsworth CAMC - visited on Saturday for drinks and booked in for Sunday lunch. Great pub, ace staff, lovely food and dog friendly

We had to complaint as our hanging chicken kebab was over cooked and the flat bread that came with it was burnt. By the time they replaced the flatbread I had finished my meal.

Lovely place to go for lunch .. food was superb and the service was great will definitely be coming again when we visit the Peak District next, the rarebit mushrooms were amazing and so was their hot toasties the staff are lovely and friendly and...

Average pub. We made a reservation while back ago due to good reputation and the place been advertised as one of the best pub around us.I must recognise here that we had really high expectations. So, felt quote dissapointed...and not very impressed with the service...

What an excellent place. The food is delicious. We had a party of nine and everyone thought their choice was excellent. And the staff are so helpful and friendly. The chef kindly made a takeaway pie for one of our party who couldn’t make it....

We stopped off on our way past for a spot of lunch and decided to eat in the bar. Lovely relaxed feel, with helpful but not annoyingly overattentive staff. The food is very definitely worth the premium price tag - every bite of every dish...

We booked this place via Booking.com. 2 adults and 2 dogs for 3 nights. £543 which included breakfast and a one off surcharge of £20 for the dogs. Externally, the place looks nice. Could do with a bit of attention here and there but fine....

We often walk to the pub from Chatsworth and sit outside for drinks with our dog. Today Sunday decided to visit for lunch. So disappointed that no Sunday Roasts served in the bar. Chose scampi & chips. Was very nice but not what we were...