The Elephant And Peacock in Amber Valley

Amazing indian food every bit was amazing. It's defo a new favourite

Fantastic food and service, and a great atmosphere even on a Tuesday night

Fantastic food, polite and friendly staff, really quick service. I had the butter chicken, pilau rice and peshwari naan. Very nicely cooked and presented, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great place, no problems recommending it

Great place to have a drink or some unusual Indian food. Would recommend a meal and too service. Plenty of parking

We had a lovely evening at the Elephant and Peacock. Great food and great service! Lovely birthday treat

Really tasty food and excellent service !

First time visit. Not the last. Not an extensive menu but slightly different than the normal. Chenna chicken starter was superb . Railway lamb beautiful taste and did not want my plate to empty. Sufficient amounts. Staff all friendly and the hotel/ restaurant atmosphere was great. Busy

Visited here Saturday evening, the place was really busy but to be expected as we had heard by word of mouth how incredible the food was and it did not disappoint, we were greeted by a lovely member of staff, very happy and cheerful! We asked for recommendations on which curry to go for and the male was very informative. For how busy it was, the food came out super fast and it tasted lovely! The feel of this place, the friendliness of the team and the food.. there is no wonder everyone is talking about it! How busy they are speaks volumes. What a great place. We will certainly be back! Thank you.

Well, my wife and I have been frequentiing the Stutt arms for 45 years. Initially when we heard it was being taken over and made into an Indian resteraunt we gave it a miss. Then we were passing and called in for a drink, WOW the place is really busy and the food smelt amazing so we booked a meal for the week after. We were really impressed the food was so nice. The mix of pub and Indian resteraunt works so well. Can't recommend this place enough. We'll done to the owners 👍😁

The best Sunday lunch in the area, superb service

Recommended by friends and wasn’t disappointed, the food and service was excellent, the whole family said the curry was one of the best they’ve had, will definitely be returning.

Went for a Sunday roast here today. Overall it was pretty good. The vegetable selections were to our tastes. A few bits if being critical. The cauliflower cheese was a bit watery and perhaps we could have done with a few more roast potatoes on the plate but that is pretty critical. I had the rib of beef. The meat was very good indeed. I'm a bit of a Sunday roast snob and I would say this was good but not the best I've had. Overall, had a good meal with our group. Ps the chocolate Brownie for dessert was very good 👍

Stayed at this beautiful hotel for 2 nights. Modern and welcoming and the staff brilliant. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The restaurant and bar area was modern and relaxing. The breakfast was great, especially the pancakes! We would definitely return but will be having a curry next time.

Fantastic place to visit, lovely friendly family serving beautiful food in a stunning venue. Ticks every box !

Me and my husband was driving by on a rainy Sunday afternoon and thought we would try pop in to get out of the bad weather. We had no reservation but this wasn't a problem and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. We ended up having the Sunday roast and honestly this was absolutely amazing we are so glad we decided to pop in! We even saw others ordering fresh curries which looked and smelled amazing so we will definitely be back to sample these also! The atmosphere was bustling yet warm and cosy and the staff were very attentive. Thank you for fitting us in we will definitely be back 😊

Stayed here overnight and had an evening meal. Great quality food and breakfast and good value too. Good room which was very comfortable although it was at the front so a bit of traffic noise but bot too bad. Nice vibe in the bar/restaurant. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely delicious food and such a cosy place. Big screen to watch the football too was a hit for the kids x

We went here for my husbands birthday as we'd not been here since it had an Indian restaurant and we live nearby in Belper. He said he would like to try out an Indian restaurant we'd not been to before. Well, we were amazed by the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. Steve usually has a Chicken Jalfrazi wherever he goes and he said that this one was one of the best he had ever tasted. I had the King Prawn Keralan which was creamy and had one of the best flavours I have ever tasted. The staff were lovely and we will definitely be going back again. Very recommended.

Came here to dine in a group of 4 guests on New Years Eve '24. We had one guest who is completely lactose intolerant which we omitted to mention when booking as we can usually work round it with careful menu selection .. but the E&P team took it in their stride and were able to come up with great alternative options at no notice! (pretty amazing in itself!) Meal was off the scale delicious from start to finish and no shortage of it either .. a LOT of food, not overspiced, and all just mouth-wateringly taste-ful. Service was spot on, no rushing, no long-waits, and always with a smile. Staff really were super helpful. Evening entertainment .. DJ plus a wandering sax player. The majority of guests seemed to have wandered off to enjoy the midnight countdown back home after they'd dined out. We stayed til after midnight, so maybe the actual midnight welcoming in New Year died a little bit, but that could've just been down to our expectation and not knowing the usual local drill. Anyways, all 4 of us really enjoyed it .. well done E&P on a cracking New Years Eve menu. Look forward to seeing what you do next year ..

Just had Sunday Roast here well what can I say the Roast Beef just melted in your mouth and served with a nice array of vegetables. My hubby had rib of beef and he said was excellent. We shared an Apple Crumble which again did not disappoint. Staff also attentive and there when required, the only comment I have is that the food could have been a tad warmer. Will defo return to try the cocktails out and have some street food one Saturday and sample the Happy Hour ! Thanks again Susan & Stephen Morter

Went here for a birthday and was pleasantly surprised! Service was great and very quick. Plenty of vegetarian options as-well. I recommend the butter chicken and the cheese naan was to die for! Will definitely be returning.

A slightly hungover New Year’s Day curry with two energetic boys (8 and 5) and a tired bar/restaurant owner husband could have been a disaster, but we had such a wonderful experience at the Elephant & Peacock! It has that golden balance of warm, elegant but totally unintimidating. Friendly and super attentive staff, exceptional food and very reasonable. We will be back for the award-winning roast dinner without a doubt. Well done for your resilience in a very tough market, and keep doing what you’re doing E&P 🐘 🦚 🍛 🙌💯

A great Indian offered in a wonderfully furnished classic pub...

Oh my word! Absolutely delicious. We had a three course meal and I finished with a Masala Chia which the chef had brewed freshly for me. Heavenly. Nothing was too much trouble for Joe who served us. A sense of calm, vibrant service seemed to be upheld by all the staff. I would highly recommend this hidden jem.

Fantastic food and service, in a gorgeous building.

Been here several times now and cannot find a real fault. Stayed on several occasions and have been unable to find fa.

Really nice food! Stay here for work a few times a week and the rooms are lovely. No complaints. Lovely staff.

Wow wow wow 👌 this place is absolutely SUPERB!!!!!! The staff are brilliant always acknowledge you on arrival and as we know them now as my husbands in hospitality to and we've been supporting them for a good time now. . There's an Indian menu that is really STUNNING and flavours completely balanced and complement one another. There is also a Sundays Roast menu, which is also completely STUNNING. i am very, very picky critical BUT this is the best roast by a million.country mile. Best Chefs best Staff best Team and professional but friendly Manager. Well done guys this is going from strength to strength 10/10 WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND 💯👌 See you very soon, guys. Merry Christmas from us 👨👱‍♀️🎅🎄

First time trying the Sunday dinner after hearing great recommendations, myself & my family were certainly not disappointed. Everything was delicious, from the garlic mushroom starters to topside of beef and pork belly. Lovely cocktails and great range of choices of drinks and food. Would definitely recommend and would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you to all the staff for meeting every single one of our needs. This made our Sunday!

Just had Sunday lunch with my kids. Cannot recommend the roast beef highly enough. Delicious and with all the very best tasty trimmings. Superb food, superb service and a fabulous atmosphere. Well done.

Great food. Fun quiz. Lovely service

We had a lovely Sunday roast here. Food and service were both excellent.

This has to be the most well run restaurant we have ever been to. As soon as needed anything the staff were already there to help. The roast dinner was amazing, a variety of veg and trimmings 😋 you can book online using the bot on the website. Ample parking. I really want to try the curries next, so impressed !!! I'm very glad I picked this restaurant today, bravo!

A fabulous evening. Great food, lively atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff - nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back.

Brilliant hotel and restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff and we will return to enjoy again in 2025

All very good for our first family Sunday lunch at this venue. Staff very friendly and the standard of the food was very high (especially when you consider the very reasonable price) Most certainly we will return

Lovely Sunday lunch...I will be back to try the curry dishes and would recommend all day long..

Wow wow wow - first of all the service is so friendly, all of the staff we came across are so attentive and smiley and friendly which is very refreshing. We were seen straight away to order for drinks and they came quickly and then we ordered food. One word to describe the food INSANE. Possibly one of the best curries I’ve ever had, the sauce is incredible. Literally everything cooked and seasoned to perfection. Atmosphere was lovely too. Will definitely be back, in a hurry.

Visit midweek and not too busy, foods is great if you like Indian biased foods really nice place.

Had a lovely anniversary meal here, food was excellent and the staff were really friendly. Can’t wait to go back

good atmosphere .attentive staff.polite and curtious.excellent sunday dinner and curry dishes.enjoyable time with family.

🌟 Review for The Elephant and Peacock 🌟 If you're craving incredible curry and cocktails that are truly out of this world, look no further than The Elephant and Peacock! Every dish bursts with vibrant flavors, perfectly spiced and crafted with so much love. The curry here is beyond amazing—each bite is like a celebration of authentic taste! The cocktails are just as fabulous as the food. They’re bold, creative, and served with flair. It’s clear that the mixologists know what they’re doing, as each drink has a unique twist that you won't find anywhere else. Shoutout to Lawrence, who provided the best service we could have asked for! Friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations, Lawrence made sure our experience was memorable from start to finish.

Absolutely fabulous, lawrence was great with his service. Food incredible and service super. Will defo revisit.

I have been here before on an evening for the wonderful curries. And reviewed the rating as 5 out of 5. I returned to try a Sunday dinner which was rated as a top place for this in Derbyshire Times. Arrived as the pub opened just two of us. Lots of staff but service slow. People were attended to at the bar but we were left awhile too long to have our order taken. Two Sunday dinners ordered. They were just okay. Meat ( beef and chicken were slightly tough). Not enough gravy. Had to get up and go to the bar 3 times for more. Not enough vegetables. The best thing was the red wine which was so smooth it was superb. I shall return here for red wine and curries but not a Sunday dinner.

came to derbyshire from cornwall and stayed at milford. first night we had a takeway which was excellent the second night we decided to eat in the pub. it was our sons last supper as he was getting married the next day. we were a family of seven with two children and everything was perfect. the staff, the food and service. your team are a credit to you. wish you could do takaway to west cornwall but will definitely be back

I have been here on several occasions and absolutely love it! The curries are amazing and the roast dinner is maybe the best I've ever had at a pub. Drinks are good value especially at happy hour. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Will be back!

This place is great, the food was really nice, with some unusual dishes, all the staff were very attentive whilst adding a sense of humor and it's in a good location, PS the toilets are nice too 👍

Well thought out menu and nicely spiced food. The staff are polite and courteous. Such a lovely pub experience. Will definitely be back!

We had a cracking meal. We met a lovely young man called Deepak. He gave us some amazing advice on his favourite meal. Which by the way is mixed grill for two! Must have an appetite. 10/10

We always divert this way en route from Cornwall to Manchester to eat here. Absolutely delicious food, especially the street food, starters. Wonderful friendly staff. Clean and delightful interior. Fabulous

A top quality pub. We had the Indian starters - really tasty and beautifully cooked. Great staff, and very nice quality decor. We'll be back to do the entire starter menu - it made a great Indian tapas 😁

Recently, I dined at The Elephant and Peacock with friends. The starters were a delightful beginning, bursting with flavor and setting high expectations. Our main courses were equally tasty. The ambiance added to the experience with its inviting atmosphere, but the limited menu left us craving more options. Additionally, the service could have been more attentive, as we found ourselves waiting for long stretches without check-ins. All in all, a decent spot for Indian cuisine but with room for improvement in variety, service, and value.

Had some great food here the Sunday roast was incredible however, no one came to take our drinks order after we sat down I had to find someone & the food & bill took forever to arrive - we still tipped since the food was so good

Had the lamb truffle korma. One of the best lamb dishes I've eaten.

Went to the first roast served at E&P. Was insane. The pork crackling was best ever tasted. They also do a gluten free roast (second picture) with GF Yorkshire pudding, gravy and stuffing. (My kid had the Old Delhi Paneer as she wasn’t into roasts). It was so good and we tried the wine recommended with the pork and that was also totes lush. Hung around and the live music started at 5, which was also fun. Usually come here for the curries but great to have the Sunday lunch option as well. Thanks to the new owners for saving this beautiful historical building too. Go get fat.

Visited midweek to celebrate a friends birthday and did not regret it! The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. Right from he lady who greeted us and took us to our table to both of the gentleman taking our orders and serving our food - everyone was informative, approachable and polite. The food was outstanding, arrived fast and was beautifully cooked. Incredible value for money considering how much we ate and how full we were! Could not fault it at all! To top the evening off, the waitress delivered a stunning warm chocolate brownie with ice cream with a candle in for my friends birthday, complimentary and so far above and beyond our expectations. It was the kindest gesture and was massively appreciated. We will definitely be back and I would recommend to anyone and everyone!

First time we have eaten there and it won’t be our last. The food was delicious, polite and friendly staff and impeccably clean. One of the best Indian restaurants in Derbyshire. Highly recommended.

This place is up there with the best Indian restaurant I’ve been to! I highly recommend the (new to the menu) Thai lemongrass and coconut sea bass! It is the nicest, tastiest curry I have ever had, beautiful flavours!

Mouth watering meals, lovely decor and great service in the best location in Derbyshire. After a pleasant hike with friends, we stayed in one of the rooms at the Hotel above the restaurant. Sunny is the perfect host

I had room booked at the Elephant and Peacock for work and was warmly welcomed upon arrival. I was kindly taken to my room and shown back downstairs for tea. Katie went through the menu explaining some of the dishes and opted for the Tariwala which has nice amount of richness and spice. The portion size was perfect and not leaving me feel sluggish. The room was perfect and ideal for a short stay, super comfy bed and great shower. Katie was back the next morning for breakfast and quickly gave me the much needed coffee. My breakfast was incredible and quite easily one of the nicest full English breakfast I've had. Everything was cooked to perfection especially the poached egg. I couldn't recommend the Elephant and Peacock highly enough if you're needing a place to stay where they literally tick all the boxes. Thanks to Katie and Vince for my warm welcome and keep doing what you do 🤗.

Awesome food, the best Indian restaurant we’ve visited. The friendly service went above and beyond to accommodate. Railway Lamb was delicious! Thank you!

A first class restaurant, the lamb and paneer curries were some of the best I’ve tasted. I travelled well over an hour for this and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Excellent food, matched only by the service, highly reccomend.

Fantastic food and the loveliest people.

Food was delicious, wish I lived close enough to have it weekly!

Food is incredible best curry I’ve had in ages!! We will be back.

Beautiful food was very tasty couldn't fault anything The staff was very nice and polite The restaurant was well set out and very clean in all areas This was our first time at your restaurant and we will definitely be back Another plus we caught happy hour so that made a nice surprise when the bill came Thankyou for a lovely meal

We went early doors, a party of 6, to celebrate a birthday. The early doors offer is beer and house wine are £3 each, and the place was buzzing. Not sure what time the offer stsrts but it finishes at 6. The food wss excellent, the staff were very helpful and friendly. On Sundays they have live music from 4pm so will give that a try.

We booked two nights including breakfast here as we needed to visit a friend. We also had dinner on the first night. It far exceeded our expectations for a pub. The room was hotel standard as was the food. The traditional English pub is owned and run by Sikhs which is a great combination. Olde World English pub with Indian design touches, and delicious Indian food and hospitality. What's not to love?

Food terrible. The pickle tray had one free goo and two identical mango chutney. When asked why there was no variety the waitress we normally have salad but ran out. The starter of onion banjo was small, greasy chewy balls of batter with no discernible onion and the cold vegetable simosa mess was very unappetising. The main course was a congealed mess masquerading as a coconut fish curry ( actually wobbled like jelly when served suggesting to me freshly made it wasn’t) tasted bland and gloopy! Pilau rice was ok. Buttered chicken was slightly better but worst eaten in years. The service was useless. No knives and forks had to get our own and had to go to the bar to get a drink. Hopeless. Lovely old former pub deserves better standard of food. Really ruined wife’s birthday meal and won’t go there ever again. Reheated slops in my opinion and congealed and nothing freshly prepared. Does not deserve above two star! Don’t water you time and money - Worst experience for years!

Fantastic Indian food, great beer and a well finished room.

Poor from the outset! No knives and forks had to get our own. Onion Bhaji small balls of congealed grease - Yuk Samosas were actually cold and a bit squashed and messy. Pickle tray had a green, taste free goo and two portions of identical mango chutney as they’d “run out of salad” at 7.45pm?? Main was a coconut fish curry which actually wobbled like jelly in the bowl….bland and gloopy - not sure anything fresh went into making it. Pilau rice was ok as was the naan. Buttered chicken edible but nothing special. Had to find staff to get a second drink as the service was so poor. The venue is very nice but it outclasses the food and service we had by a million miles. Eaten Indian food for years and this is one of the worst meals I’ve had in a decade. Don’t waste your time or money. There are much better nearby!

Nice place for a drink 🍷 and a meal. For drinks we had a few sauvignon blanc and malabar IPA both very nice. We had starters of lamb chops and chilli fish which again were nice, the only improvement would be 3 chops as 2 just seemed a little small. Mains were chicken jalfrezi and tariwala chicken with pilau rice and garlic naan which we enjoyed followed by use both having apple and cinnamon crumble. Service was very attentive and the place was clean with a good atmosphere ( and the gents were nice and clean). 😃

Fab place for our wedding anniversary celebrations. Lovely ambience, staff and great menu served perfectly. Really enjoyed my lamb starter but think 3 cutlets rather than 2 would be better value as my portion was tiny compared to the fish dish my partner enjoyed. The chicken curry was the best l have had in a restaurant for quite a while and the apple crumble was a nice different dessert for an Indian restaurant

First time visit with friends. Menu is limited for vegetarians. Will be going back.

Our celebratory event for 45+ at The Elephant and Peacock was a huge success. Our guests thought the food was sublime and we were delighted with both the service and the staff, who couldn't have been more helpful. The friends who stayed over in the hotel also said the rooms were gorgeous. We wouldn't hesitate to choose the Elephant and Peacock again for a function or indeed for dinner or a drink. Our go-to venue! Thank you Sunny, Abin, Holly and the rest of the team.

We had a really comfortable night sleep, lovely room, the bathroom was lovely also. Our breakfast was cooked perfectly and sausages and bacon were butchers quality!

Another visit to what is becoming one of my favourite venues. Great food, good presentation, excellent service from friendly staff, and reasonably priced. Quieter night for them as been very busy over the bank holiday break. Used the ladies room and was well impressed. Definitely worth stopping off to use the facilities, modern, spotlessly clean, plenty of soap etc. Apparently have 11 B&B rooms here, going to check them out in the next few weeks as family wedding looming.

Visited on a Saturday 3.30pm for happy 2 hours. Beer and wine £3 👍. Stayed for food as loved the vibe. We will return .

Really friendly, excellent food and great service. Staff went above and beyond for us especially when my daughter fell over and hurt herself Staff went out of their way to look after us. The Tarka Dhal was probably the best we've ever had and we've had a lot! Very family friendly and definitely worth 5 stars

Had a magnificent lunch today with my family, The Elephant & Peacock is truly a Gem, from the starters to the Main course. Special thanks to our hostess who was kind & thoughtful in helping us with our orders. Without doubt one of the best dining experiences we have had. We are all looking forward to our next visit. Thank you to you all. Dev.

Last minute emergency booking after a camping trip was ended prematurely! Couldn’t have been more helpful, early accommodating check in, brilliant room, amazing happy hour, excellent beer and cider, very busy with a lively outside terrace coupled with superb service. Later on the food was excellent with very quick service, as well as the next morning breakfast service with a full English that was just right! Even the poached egg was perfect! Thanks Sunny. Hope to see you again. R&H

We stayed here overnight on our way to Buxton. We were pleasantly surprised, everything from the room to the selection of drinks available was spot on , would highly recommend the biryani with a crust on top delicious 🤤

Our favourite place to go! We eat here 2-3 times a month and love it. Exceptional food and service. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is great. Look forward to seeing you all soon. Sarah & Callum

Popped into the Elephant and Peacock on the offchance on late return home from visiting Saturday evening, so hadnt been planned. (Had only been in here once before when we had had a drink and snack mid afternoon). It was just after 9.30pm, and even though the kitchens were about to shut they obliged with making us food. I love the feel of this place and the decor is really smart - spacious and welcoming. The food was excellent, and service was obviously pretty speedy as there were few diners at that time. We had two curries with a chilli fish starter all served together, 2 naans, and a couple of drinks , bill came to £49.00 which thought was reasonable. Definitely intend to go again.

Some of the best Indian food I've ever tasted

I stayed at The Strutt arms for 2 nights and arrived on a Friday. The bar/restaurant are called the elephant and peacock, so it can get a bit confusing. We decided to eat here on our first night because it is Indian food. The restaurant was full, so we ate our food in the conservatory area of the bar. You can also eat in the main bar or the tables outside. We ordered starters, mains courses, rice and naan. All the food we had was absolutely delicious. We loved it so much that we decided to eat there the following night and try different dishes. We loved the pina colada cocktails and seemed to set a trend for them with the locals! The second night we sat outside and it was lovely. The vibe of the place is so relaxed, yet lively. The locals are very friendly and we felt very welcomed here. The staff are also nice and our whole experience was perfect. The food was definitely the best Indian food I’ve tasted outside of India. We will definitely be back.

Friendly staff . Quiet and relaxed in the restaurant. Reasonably priced menu and very tasty food. Loved the cocktails , my friend had a bourbon one it was presented in a Smokey glass bell jar. Would definitely dine here again.

Absolutely loved everything about our meal here tonight. Excellence all round. Outstanding service by our waitress Holly who was perfectly attentive and friendly. Our orders were taken promptly and the food was ready very quickly. The food was gorgeous - so tasty and a special request to make one of the dishes hotter was honoured perfectly. A lovely ambience and interior decor too. Massive thanks to Holly and the rest of tonight’s team. My new favourite place - highly recommend.

Combined our wedding anniversary weekend with our daughters birthday weekend and with family being down finally managed to visit. It was well worth the wait as the food was excellent and we felt it to be good value for money. The icing on the cake was the staff bringing our daughter a brownie/ice cream on the house after hearing it was her birthday. A lovely touch and hopefully we won't leave it as long before our next visit! Thanks! 😀

Excellent stay rooms very clean and comfortable food well cooked and tasty in restaurant had a wonderful curry breakfast was great plenty of free parking will definitely visit again

Accidental stop on a walk. Did a picky bits selection from the starter menu and it was delicious. The spice was spicy enough to feel it but the flavours were still there, the cauliflower was also amazing. All round a great experience! Would definitely recommend

Our first time at the Elephant and peacock Hospitality was great There’s not a wide range on the menu but the food was extremely good very tasty Nothing was to much trouble

The beer was spot on the food was fantastic the best thank you all

Good food from a simple menu. Good do with additional vegetarian choice but overall very good 👍🏽

Finding the beautiful Elephant and Peacock after a long drive from Kent was utter joy! The interior design, the staff, comfort, and superb Indian cuisine made our 1 night stay memorable and wonderful. We had a Railway curry followed by pistachio kulfi, it was absolutely delicious, 5 stars. The staff were friendly and very professional, our room was very clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated and furnished. Everything was brilliant value for money. We'll be back for sure!

A great pub and restaurant serving amazing food and refreshments. The staff are very accommodating and the food is delicious.

really nice well maintained looks amazing

Wonderful place with great food!!

great place, lovely Indian food, real ale spot on too, staff lovely and helpful, more a restaurant than a pub but still worth a visit. Some great refurbishment carried out from the Strutt Arms days, well recommended 👍