The Duke of Wellington Restaurant in Derbyshire Dales

Called in for a lovely lunchtime snack.

Wonderful service, polite staff, and very friendly and welcoming

Fantastic hospitality,fab food clean rooms ,we will be back

I stayed here on the second night of a three day cycling trip. On arrival (after climbing a very steep hill up to the pub) the staff were really friendly and helpful - offering me a pint of water as I checked in! The accommodation is decent - converted stabling out the back of the pub. I had a ground floor room which was really useful for my bike and bags. I’d say the bathroom is a bit tired but otherwise a nice room. Comfortable. It was cold at night still so no one outside but I’d be interested how quiet it is in the summer as you are right next to the pub garden. One thing the room lacked was curtains though. There were blinds but not blackout so the room got bright from sun up. I ate in the restaurant that night. I had the pasta which was really tasty and came with garlic bread. I was also very tempted by the desserts and indulged in the crumble! All in all a fairly decent place for a night’s stop. There was no breakfast available the next day but I was happy to crack on for a bit and find some where en route

A lovely little pub. Staff are friendly. The food is great and reasonably priced.

Love it here. Have stayed a few times now. Landlord very friendly . Breakfast is amazing 👏

A very basic hotel. Rooms look cute from the outside but inside are pretty basic. For the price the room had everything you need with a kettle, ok bed and a small basic bathroom. The staff were not friendly and obviously more interested in the bar and it’s clients than the accommodation customers. Location wise don’t expect to be able to walk into town unless you’re an experienced hill walker. We walked back from dinner and it’s a seriously steep 30 min walk.

Great place to stay and good food 👌

Great find. Friendly and organised. Very happy to visit frequently.

Stayed here last week for a night with our three dogs, really good value, staff were all lovely and friendly, room was nice and comfortable and breakfast was excellent, thank you!

We spent 2 nights in this very friendly little hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great (lovely poached eggs !), and we decided to eat in both evenings - and were very pleased with the food and friendliness both times. So glad we booked this place ! David G. and Mary B.

Bedroom was clean but basic, bathroom needed mold removing and matted hair removed from bath plug hole.We BBreserved table for 7.00pm had good main course but when tried to order sweet at 800pm told Kitchen closed at 800pm(Saturday night?). Breakfast ok but rushed.Sorry but will not stay here again.

This is a beautiful and atmospheric traditional pub. There is a varied menu and the food is fantastic and great value.Steph and the young barman looked after us so well and Michael, the landlord couldn't gave been more helpful and obliging. We will definitely be back again... recommend it 100%. Jim

Friendly pub, decent food and great service

The pub was recommended to us and we had a nice warm welcome. The staff were very friendly and Archie was very helpful. The fish and chips were excellent. We shall return soon

Lovely lunch for my fellas birthday. Service good, good homecooked food. Have and will return

Stopped off for refreshments after walking from lumsdale waterfall through to Matlock bath and Matlock, great pub, friendly staff.

I travel around alot for work and stay in various hotels, this has to be one of the best I've stayed in and I had a perfect night's sleep. The self contained room was super clean and cosy. Every member of staff was lovely and the breakfast was great too.

the food is always superb and the staff are always very friendly. but I think it should be renamed the Clock as there are loads..

Main area of pub was lovely, staff were great an food was really good. Outbuildings and little courtyard looked amazing. I was in room 8 which was clean but very disappointing. Bed and furniture seriously need replacing. There is no mirror in the bedroom so made it difficult when trying to dry your hair. Masking tape was holding the bathroom door together! If the room was done up this place could be amazing.

My boyfriend booked this hotel as a valentines weekend, initially the room we got wasn’t great and only had twin beds but after the first night we were moved into a much nicer room. Thank you to the staff, despite some miscommunication things were resolved.

Came here for lunch with a group of friends. Pre-ordered meals were ready on time and very tasty and well cooked.

Although pleasant in presentation & layout, the room lacked cleanliness. Dusty & many old cobwebs in view.

Our large family went for a meal here and the staff were so accomodating and lovely. 10/10 service and great food. This pub has the local charm without feeling unwelcome as someone visiting. Would come again if we were staying in the area longer!

The only thing that let it down waz the room felt it needed a good clean most of all the bathroom apart from that can't fault anything

My parents stayed and said the rooms were basic but quaint. Service felt a little rushed as they wanted to shut the kitchen. Good location on the outskirts of Matlock with parking facilities.

We had four meals one was good Risotto was like water and not the proper rice. Another steak was inedible he couldn't cut it so tough. Would not go again

Only stayed one night wish we'd stayed longer , staff were lovely helpful and friendly, our room number 8 was perfect spotless and clean everything you needed. Fish pond outside our room in the courtyard which added to the charm. Booked evening meal which was excellent, pub was very homely with log fire atmosphere very friendly. Will definitely be back for longer next time . Dawn , Steve and Penny ( the staffie ) Rollins .

Good food, beer, both at a very reasonably price. The pub itself was excellent, however the room we stayed in was ok for our requirements but the bathroom, not good, mould growing, could do with, er strip it out and start again

I've just got back after spending 2 nights here with my partner. We stayed in room 3, which had 8 steps upto door, I have a disability so had to take my time, especially when coming back from walks, so I will ask for down stairs one if I stayed again. The room was warm clean & comfy especially the bed, the TV worked great, you have hot drink supplies toiletries towels, 3 pp. I struggled walking down the very steep hills into Matlock Town we did it 3times In the 48 hrs there, but we got the bus back up, it was £2 pp & once moving only on the bus 3-minutes. The only 2 things I think need to be looked at is, painting over the small mould areas in windows & including breakfast in the price, as for £70 a night in a basic room. It'd of been £40 if we had breakfast both days do instead went into town. Or at least make it half price for those staying in pub accommodation. We would definitely stay again if coming back that way, especially for Thursday night Games night as the locals & their 4 legged friends were very welcoming. 🥰 oh & the free chips were Yummy 😋

Fab little pub. Accommodation nice for a.night or 2. Worth a visit xx

Friendly modest place. Good bar and breakfast and good views from the gardens over towards Riber Castle and sufficient parking. If you prefer a twin room then you'll get room 2 which is probably the least desirable room, so make your choice.

This was a great place to stay and the staff could not have been any more helpful and accommodating. It is ideally situated as I was meeting a group of bikers in Matlock Bath. I would definitely stay there again

Lovely little place Lovely room only thing that let's it down you have no reception was told WiFi was available but it is the worse WiFi I have came across keeps coming on and off

There were no rooms available when we called, but we stopped by for a drink today and they were very friendly in the pub.

This is a nice pub with plenty of parking, it had a decent food menu with a good range of choice. The food is good and they give you big portions, although it might be best to go earlier in the evening as a few bits had sold out when I visited. The pub had a good atmosphere and shows live football too. It's also very dog friendly and the staff gave my dog some fuss and a treat.

We were greeted with a lovely welcome, everyone was really nice and helpful as I came with my friend from Israel who had never been to the Peak District before. The room was small but clean and comfortable, had nice hot water etc. the food was excellent, the land lady and landlord were great. You do need a car with you to access everything, overall great couple of days!

Good food & choice of drinks. Good service.

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

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.

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

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!!

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.

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

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...