The Duke of Wellington Restaurant in Derbyshire Dales

This is not a Greene King pub as advertised on the board at the front of the hotel/website. The room we had been allocated was dark, had a leaking toilet, a blind that didn't close and no curtains. This wasn't the main problem though: we weren't told until after we'd checked in that the pub facilities weren't available because of a large private party, meaning we had to find alternative arrangements at the very last minute. The management were not helpful. Only giving it one star as I can't give it no stars!

Unfortunately, i was only able to stay the one night at this lovely country pub and i was extremely impressed throughout and will certainly be staying again over the next few months - I was particularly impressed with the excellent food and service from the owner, Mike and his attentive staff throughout my evening meal, even reserving me a table for me without prompting. Great place👌

Dog friendly rooms, nice pub grub and draught Guinness...perfect.

We visited the Duke of wellington this afternoon.. food was amazing. So much to choose from, the staff are very welcoming and helpful and they are also very polite. Definitely recommend for anyone who hasn’t tried it. Nothing was too much to ask for!

Ham egg and chips were good. Mum had a breaded mushroom starter as a main but they were overdone. Main reason we went was for a sundae I had previously had there. To be told at 7.40pm the kitchen was shut and the chef had gone home. We had not been informed despite being in the middle of a meal. The bar lady “had a go” at making one, which didn’t go well, and then charged us. Am afraid the disappointment of this visit means we won’t go back and can’t recommend to anyone else

Arrived 9:45pm Saturday, 4 draught hand pumps but no real ale available. Running out on a Saturday, bit odd? Had couple of glasses of ice cold Guinness, 10:40 no last orders rung but informed bar closed. Surprisingly others were being served. This not the first of this type of event. We will drink elsewhere.

whent here for lunch with my sister the food was great my gammon was spot on my sisters steak was cooked to perfection..and it was great value for money wlll definitely be going again also the staff are very friendly 👌 👍 😀

Warm and friendly welcome for myself, my wife and our dog. Well priced and well positioned. Room perfect and food and drink in the pub was very good. Would recommend. £60 for the room is great value. Thanks.

Fantastic welcoming experience for our 50s + motorbike group. Great food, great value, great Saurday night entertainment. Can't wait to camp there in July 2024

Thought the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Food was excellent with ample portions and reasonably priced. They were also flexible to change items on the menu. Felt no pressure to leave our dining table after finishing our meal. Will definitely return next time visiting my sister and brother in law

Absolutely fantastic! Can't fault the staff. Food and drinks faultless. Amazing atmosphere. Well done to the new management team, keep up the good work

I wouldn't go again. This place is need of a total refurb. The tables are worn and the toilets are grim. The staff are not at all welcoming.

Had a great meal today, we had mixed grills, steak and ale pie and chicken and bacon baguette and it was all very lovely. Kept us informed as it was very busy but we didn’t wait too long. Very good value too compared with other places to eat in Matlock. Would definitely go again!

Visited for Sunday lunch. On arrival said we had a booking, member of staff said “I’ve got paperwork to deal with” and disappeared. Left to find our own table. Sat down and no one spoke to us for around 10 minutes or acknowledged we were there - a pet hate. Eventually got to order drinks and food. Limited food options available, server had to check several times what was available as they weren’t sure. When it arrived food was reasonable but clearly reheated. Had to collect own knives forks and napkins from other tables - another pet hate. Salt and pepper? Had to ask for it and it came in individual sachets? Used toilets - on way walked past the kitchen and saw a pile of Yorkshire puddings stacked up on a sink. Went to pay bill at bar - female working behind bar was busy having a laugh with the locals but eventually took my payment. Wouldn’t recommend it.

Stayed in a very clean room and received a friendly welcome. The evening meal was great. Both the meal and B&B were excellent value and we will definitely come again The view over to Riber Castle was superb from the bar and it is in close proximity to Baileys Tump (WW2 historical site)

We did not really enjoy our meal here. The food was very overcooked and dry, very disappointing. The pub was very noisy. The worst thing was the toilets which were grim.

Had dinner while staying over at The Duke; we found the food very tasty, decent portions, and just great value for money. I had and would recommend the New Jersey chicken. Drink prices were also reasonable. Unfortunately we had to be elsewhere after checking-out on the Sunday else we'd probably have stayed for the Roast dinner!

Went here for a meal on Sunday afternoon, food wasn’t great - Sunday lunch, chicken still pink on many plates, vegetables over cooked, stuffing was a solid block and was brought out after the meals were nearly eaten, Yorkshire’s were burnt. Service wasn’t great, young waitresses didn’t know what was in stock or not in the the bar. As we walked through to the back room the other rooms going off the corridor were disgusting and filthy.

The food is ok, just keep in mind you are paying 10 quid for a mixed grill so don't expect the finest quality of food! The staff are really friendly and welcoming. The only down side was the attention to detail, our bill would probably have been double if we had of been asked if we wanted a dessert or more than 1 drink each. There seemed to be alot of staff on but a lack of leadership.

The room had tea and coffee which we didn't expect for the price there is limited hanging space but we managedThe bar and restaurant was well used by friendly regulars the menu was typical pub food we ate the every night of our 7 day stay and didn't have a bad meal.we had breakfast on our first day which was great but as it didn't start until 9.30 we waited until we were sightseeing. Would like to give a shout out to Abbie who was hard working and very pleasant I feel she will go far

We arrived here in our motorhome without calling in advance but we were meet by a friendly young man who couldn’t do enough for us. We had dinner in the restaurant which was lovely all cooked fresh to order and great views across the valley. With or without the motorhome this place is definitely worth a visit.

We moved to live Matlock a few months ago and have been swept away by how friendly and welcoming everyone in the shops, pubs etc has been. Unfortunately our reception at the Duke of Wellington was less than welcoming. We turned up at 6 on a Thursday evening, admittedly without a reservation but we were met with distain and felt most unwelcome. Not sure if we wil go again.

Just home from 2 nights at the Duke of Wellington in Matlock on a cycling trip . Had a really comfy room with sky TV . We ate in the pub and had a great steak and scampi meal , they had a great selection of beers and the staff were attentive and friendly. Would recommend !

Used as a base for a long cycling weekend; the staff couldn’t have been friendlier and the pub had a secured bike store. Stayed in a first floor room with comfy bed and had the most enormous full English breakfast each morning. Lovely little pub with good car park, nicely arranged outbuildings converted in a number of on site rooms and small beer garden - will definitely be using it again.

Started with a 1 hour wait for food that was not worth the wait. Nice pub poor service even drinks took 20 mins to arrive. I’m local and Won’t be going again

We visited here as we were staying just a few minutes walk away and was dog friendly. Very Covid conscious and all steps were taken correctly.Service was good and no complaints about the food. We had the gammon steak and the new Jersey chicken. Both meals well presented and hot. Prices were very reasonable too.

All I can say is the welcome from the landlady & landlord was lovely and WOW the food is Fantastic, We had home cooked steak, Ale and mushroom pie chips garden peas and veg with a gravy boat each So so tasty and the chef even brought some Beef and gravy for our Pug lovelyOoh the sticky toffee pudding to die for. All social distance measures where undertaken. With table service for all orders And hand sanitisers a plenty, We will be back Thank you

I booked this place as the web site read very well, we were hoping for a couple of days away from the Covid mayhem. We booked and anticipated two nights stay with full English breakfasts. On arrival at approximately 15.30 Sunday we promptly had our temperature taken and asked for the balance of our booking fee, I was told our room was in the converted stable block around the back. The room was small and basic but adequate, we later noticed the tiny shower room was a bit mouldy but felt it was not worth complaining about at that time. We also read on a piece of paper that the fire alarm system was faulty and may go off, not sure what we were supposed to do about resetting it if it did start flashing and screaming in the night. At about 7pm we visited the bar and enquired about food and were informed that the kitchen closed at 4pm on Sundays although the room welcoming document and Public House opening times stated 8pm. A bit disappointing but nothing could be done, I then asked what time the breakfast was available and was told there wasn't any because of the Covid situation, its only available at weekends. The coronavirus situation is affecting everyone in some form or another but none of these temporary inconveniences were mentioned to us upon arrival or the fact that the draymen would arrive at 7.30am and make just about as much noise as they could dropping and rolling barrels whilst whistling as they worked. The location is atop a very steep hill so a car is essential.

Where do I start, we arrived on the Tuesday it was a lovely looking pub, its up the top of the hill so the view was looking over Matlock it was beautiful. The staff was very welcoming and we want to say a thank-you to Liam and the young women who served us our food, both had very good people skills. The land lady Kerry was very nice too. We stayed in room 5 which was outside in a little cottage type out building and was at the top. The room was lovely and clean, the toilet was clean and the bed was very comfy. We had dinner at the pub and it was lovely, the salmon my other half had was perfectly cooked and the gammon which I had was very nicely done as well. The price overall was excellent. I would recommend staying here, and hopefully we can stay again soon.

Stopped for lunch after a lovely walk at Lumsdale Waterfalls. Pleasant enough inside. Clean. Staff were friendly. I ordered a Riber Burger, husband the special 'ham, egg & chips' which looked great. The burger, bacon and onion rings were cremated. I was so hungry, tried to eat my way through it, but became too much of a challenge. Mentioned to one of the bar staff. His response; that's the way our burgers are served due to the hot griddle. Offered a replacement meal, but I declined. Won't be returning, such a disappointment.

Arrived early afternoon, we were greeted by the staff and told were our rooms where. The room was pleasant enough just outside in the grounds and booked a lovely breakfast for the next morning for a reasonable price.

Just rang.. 2pm.. No sunday lunches.... But can have a burger Its sunday they only opened at 12... Just beggars beleif

shocking new manager in charge. Been going 4 years every Tuesday but after the new transfer of the gaffa I will no longer be going. She was rude and miserable and refused to serve us food #ManagerOut #NeverGoingAgain

We have just returned from a short break at this establishment. What a pleasant experience. We were greeted by the very friendly Landlord. Room was lovely, nice comfy bed and everything we needed. My partner, has hip problems, so found the steps into the pub very difficult to negotiate. They obliged by helping to bring our meals to our room. Very much appreciated. Compliments to the Chef, the meals were lovely and lots of it. Thank you to the Landlord and all the friendly staff.

Beautiful food and lovely service too. Good value. The steak and ale pie was amazing! We pretty much had the place to ourselves on a Tuesday lunchtime. The kids loved the outdoor play area.

Food poorly presented and cold , complained and asked for manager , advised not available, bar staff sorted food issue , bass advertised thought I would try , smell of vinegar and cloudy , obviously does not how to keep cask ale

Lovely rooms and excellent food Great choice of ales Friendly staff Fish n chips 7.99 cheaper than a chippy

This is my saddest review I have ever undertaken. Firstly it is a disappointing indictment of society today that this establishment has adopted a policy of no “tab” facility and ensure you either have cash or card to pay at every purchase, which, whilst understandable is nevertheless still annoying. The place is a bulk standard chain of pubs offering all the standard pub classics and a few specials. Pricing on the menu is clearly low cost but coupled with that you do expect a lev el of food you can eat. I chose a steak, prawn and chicken surf and turf. It was a few scampi with the thinnest rump steak which was cremated ( I had requested medium rare) with a scraggy slice of a dry old chicken. I should have complained but had lost the will to live, and just wanted to get out of there. We skipped desert and went to McDonalds for a McFlurry as we felt we couldn’t take the risk at the pub. The staff were functional and we didn’t feel welcome and they obviously viewed this level of service as just a job.

Booked ahead, ready for the quiz. Had lovely fish and chips, piping hot. Nice pint too. Would go again

Perfect place to locates yourself if you want access to the south of the Peak District. Plenty of good walking locally and only 20-30mins from Chatsworth and Bakewell.Friendly staff, decent food and clean rooms. Dog friendly as well. Nice atmosphere in the bar with some good beers and sport on the tv.Just a note to remember, they stop serving food a 6pm on Sundays. However, Matlock has plenty of pubs.

I lived in matlock for years and I decided to take my mum here....good menu, very competitive prices and tasty food. Sky sports...can get busy so book or get there early.

Stayed before with no problems. Accommodation is perfectly ok - clean and comfortable, but we weren’t sure what had gone wrong with the food or the service. If staying, I’d recommend eating in Matlock where there are many very nice restaurants. Food at the Duke of Wellington is clearly frozen and very badly reheated. We voiced our concerns to be met with indifference. Great shame.

Called in to watch the Notts forest v Leeds United game and enjoyed the experience ( despite the match result!)

Last came here two years ago when we stayed in the accommodation behind the pub. This time we just came to eat, two nights running because it was so good and the whole ambiance we lovely

We were made very welcome by the girls behind the bar. We didn’t have to wait too long. It arrived on hot plates and was very well presented. Very generous portions too. The chef certainly knows how to cook.

Came here with my husband and the dog. Sat by the window and enjoyed a lovely meal. I had the steak and ale pie which was absolutely bloody amazing!!

Camped at the Duke while we went to a music festival in Matlock bath, the food was great, very reasonably priced and the portions were huge, plenty of choice even for picky eater's well worth a visit. And we will hopefully be going back again this summer x

Ordered food at 18.08, when I asked at 19.07, was told nearly finished with food, looked surprised when I asked for a refund. Eventually had my money grudgingly returned, heard lad behind told to just give him just money back so he can go. Unacceptable. An hour for a gammon steak, and totally rude behaviour and surprise that I was unhappy waiting. Rubbish. Steer clear. Many more much better eateries in Matlock.

Had a lovely 2 night stay here.very cosy clean room.staff were very welcoming especially when we wanted to stay longer but they were fully booked. The staff and locals went out of there way to find us alternative accommodation to which they succeeded . Thankyou so much for your hospitality and we will be back.

They serve mostly traditional pub food with a few options , Curry , Risotto etc. The meals we had were all well prepared and served quickly by friendly cheerful staff.

We have been a couple of times and the food is served quickly and is great. Tonight we went and asked for something not on the menu they were great and my family member couldn't have been happier. Thank you guys. A great local pub, great food and welcoming atmosphere.

Great pub in a lovely location to walk into Matlock..as long as you don't mind the walk back up the hill. Also the short walk to the nearby Lumsdale Falls which are beautiful. Great selection of real ales and friendly bar staff.

Really good food at decent prices. Very warm and welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere which is dog friendly

My wife and I made a quick visit to the Duke last night and as always the ambience was great the food was excellent. Thanks.

Lovely friendly people & yummy food! Nice open fire to sit & relax by after a days work! Cosy rooms that are out of the way of the main pub

Was here for a wake over the weekend and we had our own room. The staff were friendly and super helpful in setting up the food, making everyone feel welcome and providing prompt drinks. They helped us out with glasses for a toast to our departed friend (someone had brought a bottle of rare whiskey from Ireland) and were constantly checking with us for if we needed anything else.

Popular pub was glad we booked a table Speckled hen beer was good We had scampi and chips, steak and chips and lasagne Standard pub food but nicely done, very hot, prompt and pleasant service Was very good value indeed two meals for £12 deal

We went here for our tea but didn't have a good experience. There was something wrong with all 4 of our orders, including someone in our group being served cheese on their burger when they are lactose intolerant which could have made them very ill....

Called in while Christmas shopping in Matlock, a friendly greeting from the staff made us feel most welcome and we settled down to a lovely meal that was tasty and excellent value for money. The real fire is a lovely touch and we were quite...

This was our first visit & we will definitely return, lovely friendley atmosphere with gorgous food, highly recommended.

Great VFM, excellent service good honest freshly cooked food. SURPRISED NOT BUSIER WILL DEFINITELY RETURN

great food , great staff , good rooms and bonus has sky sports and bt sport rooms are out the...

Great place to stay and food was amazing. Friendly team very helpful and friendly would defiantly recommend

Gran comida de pub británico recomendaría 2 por £12 al servicio muy rápido, Ideal para familias, zona de juegos en la parte trasera del pub más que suficiente aparcamiento será volver

Sólo paramos en el camino de vuelta de Matlock Bath y me alegro, había una oferta de 2 por 12 libras y la comida era estupenda. Me había seguido budín de pescado y patatas fritas, ME pegan toffees volveremos la próxima vez estoy pasando por.

Teníamos familia de Canadá para un servicio Memorial y querían ir a cenar, pero no sé por dónde empezar, así que propuso nuestro local donde cada complaciente como el número creció en menos de 24 horas. La comida era precioso y el personal muy amable. Nos gustaría agradecer a todo el personal que nos hizo sentir a todos bienvenidos y los canadienses nos encantó la experiencia británica.

Our holiday cottage was close by so we didn't hesitate to call into our local. We wasn't disappointed at all and such a perfect place. From ordering to receiving our food, it was with such ease. Staff were warm and friendly and the food was great. The food was wholesome, nutritious and perfectly presented. The costs won't dint a hole in your wallet, too and such good value! We where allowed to take our dogs(2 11 month old puppies) into the restaurant, they've never been in a pub before and were so welcomed and well behaved. So would we go again? YES, most definitely

Just returned from our first visit to this Pub, which turned out to be very fortunate as it was adjacent to friends we were visiting. Rooms are in a nice courtyard to the rear and are quite small but adequate beds very comfortable. Staff friendly and obliging food excellent.

called in here while waiting for the bus into Matlock cenre, however on discussion with the lady behind the bar we were advised it would probably be cheaper to get a taxi between the 5 of us and gave us a number, For this reason i upgraded my score! Very friendly and helpful staff. the pub itself is a Greene King which usually fills me with dread due to the poor real ale selection (ie what the brewery say you can have) and cider, Old Speckled Hen was chosen and was well-kept (a plus point). the cider was Strongbow and Strongbow Dark Fruits, not very imaginative but again nicely kept (you'd be surprised how many places can get it wrong!). the menu looked quite nice, and good prices too - small selection which I would guess would be well-cooked, certainly smelt good. Would drop in again if we were in the area, due to the well-kept beer.

Just returned from a lovely 2 night break at the Duke of Wellington.everything was enjoyable.The rooms are at the rear of the pub in a separate enclosed courtyard and are very nicely decorated and furnished,some are dog friendly.The pub is dog friendly.Breakfasts are very nice and informal.The main menu is a little basic but the landlady informed us that they are working on it.The pub is out of town which is not a bad thing as Matlock can be very busy.we hope to return for a longer stay.

Visited here for Sunday lunch.Very reasonably priced , more of a blokey pub with football on everywhere! Restaurant area not very busy.We opted for the standard turkey roast and found the turkey dry and fatty, limited roast potatoes and not great quality. Enjoyed the Yorkshire pudding and stuffing. Would not recommend for a Sunday lunch!

Very nice pub with accommodation in the annexe, in a lovely courtyard.Dog friendly too for a charge. We chose the 2 meals for £12. Excellent value for the quality and quantity. Ideal base for touring the area.

good choice of food, friendly staff, wide choice of beers and spirits. would eat there again. large outside area .

Me and my partner visited here today when passing through Matlock. Food absolutely excellent and very well priced. Staff really warm and friendly. Would defo recommend and will revisit when in the area.

called in on our way home from Gulliver`s,fantastic food staff and value.wish it was closer to home,2 adult and 3 children all very happy

been here a couple of times and can not fault the food or service and it is a dog friendly pub which was good for us, highly recommend and we will be going back

Came in for lunch. Opted for chilli and rice and barbecue chicken (2 for £12). Very friendly landlady and good portions on food. Pleased we decided to try whilst on holiday. Recommended.

Great setting busy pub ,meals are true pub grub and of good standard ,this pub gets very busy so its best to book as we had to wait for a table ,good selection of beers, this establishment is great for quick Friday night meal and pint ,it also has good carpark so no issues there well worth a visit

Stayed for 1 night the staff were very helpful and friendly the food was amazing and priced well and the room was nice and cosy will definatly stay again if we visit matlock

Called here when staying in Matlock for the weekend. I had chilli and rice It was well priced and nicely presented. The chilli had good flavour and I would order again again. My friends also enjoyed both of their meals - burger and gammon. Would visit again nice friendly pub with a good atmosphere.

Can not fault this place for food,service and friendliness, second time over eating here, first time was for my wife's birthday 13 of us all served on time no hassle no waiting excellent quality food 13 empty plates, went again a few weeks ago and met friends, again everything faultless, incredible value for moneyCongratulations

I arrived at this pub to be greeted by a friendly owner who then showed mm my room which was warm and cosy.The evening meal was excellent with great local ale.And then a freshly cooked breakfast.

Had a lovely meal for my grandsons birthday. Everyone was friendly. Happily recommend to my friends. Waiters brought out a birthday cake for my grandson and also put up Happy Birthday banners. My grandson was thrilled.

Friendly local pub. Large portions, good service, well cooked but standard menu. Recommend the pies. Attractive exterior and interior.

Been here several times. Always welcomed as a friend. Meals are freshly cooked. Entertainment of an evening enjoyable.

Well we have been here before and the last time we came one of my friends kids had a accident and knocked a plate of rice of the table which they offered to clean up and told to leave it very rudely and they proceeded to put a bag on the floor which was embarrassing. So we thought we would give it another go on 5th November and as soon as we walked through the door the so called landlady got some black bags out and went to put them around the table also she had terrible attitude. Also I bet they wouldn't do this to a disabled person.. dare to say we will not be coming back here again.

Visited as a couple for tea at 6.30 pm on a Thursday evening,the pub was pretty full with a lot of people having a meal.Ordered a rump steak which came with chips/salad and onion rings plus a burger topped with bacon and a fried egg plus chips/salad and onion rings,the meal was very nice and the service was quick in a relaxing environment and the staff were absolutely fine.The cost of the meal was around £17 plus just over £5 for a pint and half of lager,would go back again for another meal at this pub.

vraiment le pub ordinaire!repas quelconque,ambiance inexistante,rien à voir!prix bas ,mais c'est normal!

We could not find fault with the food if we tried! Hot, plentiful and mouth watering. Breakfast equally as good with choice of continental or full english

Opted for this pub for an early evening meal I chose the chilli whilst my wife chose the 1/2 roast chicken from the specials board Not long after ordering the meals arrived which i thought was very quick but after a quick look round the pub i could see why as it was not overly busy I started my meal and thought hmm not as hot as i normally get it which was fine.for me but my wife's chicken was warm/cold with a hot gravy poured over it which is an abslute no no unles you want an upset stomach this was pointed out to the server who took the chicken dish away to get sorted , i decided to carry on with my meal as it would have got cold if i waited for my wifes meal to get heated up or whatever was getting sorted in the kitchen ,after what can only be described as waiting longer than when we first came in and i had finished my meal with my wife looking on did someone notice that my wife's meal was still not back from the kitchen i was informed it would be two minutes which i replied is totally unacceptable and asked to be refunded the manager had to be called to authorise the refund but i had to explain to the manager why i was needing a refund after explaining the problem she did agree to the refund which was fine. except in my oppinion a refund should have been offered not negotiated by myself. Definitely will not be back

I met some friends for a light lunch and had a hot roast meat sandwich. The pub is well decorated and the staff were pleasant and efficient. The sandwich was served with gravy which I liked.

Really enjoyed our 2 nights stay,Tony n Tonya made us feel very welcome aswell as the locals....Food is lovely Accommodation was also lovely...We will be returning that's for sure!!!!!!

Had a mixed grill, plentiful, good quality and great value for money. The pub was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon for the Euro football but no delay with service.

Great drinking pub with great food. The service was good and everything arrived hot. Good beer on tap with friendly bar staff.

Stayed 1 night. Very clean and comfortable room. Reburbishment is being done to rooms by new management. Good pub food. Good breakfast. All staff lovely. An other trip there is being planned!

The new owners are doing a fantastic job , very friendly, the food was really tasty too and didn't have to wait long at all :)

We descended on this pub as a group of 11 for a late lunch and they were brilliant. The food was really nice and all arrived at the same time and the bar was well stocked. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a really nice afternoon - thank you!

Lovely homemade food, 2 main meals 12 quid excellent value for money.Everything we ate, from fish and chips, steak n ale pie,Sunday roast to the perfectly cooked rump steak. Was piping hot and well presented.There is also a very good childrens menu. All in all a lovely little country pub, thats very family friendly

Had lunch service and food excellent. so decided to eat in house for dinner also excellent, breakfast the same.

We stayed BB in A pril first impression after a long drive was if you like football it was the pub to stay in as it had 3 big screen TVs in so first impressions was very loud but over the few days of staying there we found the it became more of a relaxed holiday food really good value and the staff very friendly