The Merchant's Yard in Derbyshire Dales

Where to start? The overall experience at the Merchant's Yard was excellent. The place has a fantastic atmosphere, with a nice bar area and a comfortable seating area, with table generously spaced. Personnel is very friendly and attentive, cannot fault them. We sat at the bar initially for a drink and the opportunity to browse the menu. Once we were ready our drinks were carried to the table, without even asking. We ordered scallops and duck breast as mains, both outstanding! Puddings, cheesecake and treacle tart, were equally delicious. Considering the quality of the food the price is extremely reasonable, and this applies also to the wine. I really do not know where the negative reviews are coming from. We will be back for sure!!!

Went to the restaurant, fantastic food, good drink options, good staff, recommended

Located in the centre of the Peak District the hotel provided excellent access to all the park has to offer. Personalised parking is provided and excellent communication from the hotel made finding the hotel easy. Our room was very comfortable with a beautiful bathroom with all the ‘extras’ included. The bed was very cosy and had we no trouble sleeping. The restaurant too was first class. Breakfasts were both plentiful and very well cooked and presented. Evening dinner was similarly excellent. This is not a cheap hotel, however you get what you pay for and we were very satisfied.The staff here were lovely and very helpful in all ways. We thoroughly enjoyed our four nights here and could not think of anything to have improved our stay.

Absolutely loved this little hidden gem. Perfect base for walks in the local area. The welcoming was amazing eith my very own reserved car parking space. Bedrooms were light and comfortable, and the food was amazing, bakewell tart cocktail was even better. Thank you for a very pleasant stay, I will be back to shop in your bathroom showroom because I have finally found the bathroom I want.

Wedding reception venue, hotel, restaurant and bar. Fantastic food and brilliant staff.

Superb food and service, managed to fit a party of 4 last minute for dinner. The atmosphere is lovely with the low lights and great interiors - felt like a modern Manor House / barn conversion! Food was delicious - the best macaroni cheese ever in the UK! The pork duo was scrumptious - cooked so well - highly recommend the place in this quaint little village!

I've visited here a couple of times previously with my work colleagues from Defibstore LTD for Christmas parties nights and always been impressed. We visited yesterday for Sunday lunch and found the food and service to be just as fabulous. Excellent quality of food , ( the Sunday beef roast was perfect ) and fantastic service from all the table staff. If you haven't discovered this hidden gem yet , I recommend you try it. Wonderful stuff

Went here for a sunday roast and it did NOT disappoint!! Staff were so friendly and polite, and food was delicious. Would definitely recommend!

Went to a wedding reception. The room was well set out, two barrs anda courtyard. Food was lovely.

Visited for dinner. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed inside but a lovely courtyard under cover to enjoy. Staff were attentive and friendly, and the food was fantastic. Cocktails were great value for money too

Booked 4 rooms for my staff to celebrate a retirement and a birthday. The rooms are lovely and really well equipped with some nice additional touches. We had a superb dinner and breakfast the next morning was great. I have to add an extra mention for Gordon who served us at breakfast. We all loved him and thought that he deserved a special mention for being so fabulous! I will definitely be back if I am in the area again!

Not stayed here but the food is great in the restaurant

A really lovely place to stay. I hadn't stayed at a 'restaurant with rooms' before so wasn't quite sure what to expect. The room was large, very comfortable and had all the facilities we needed plus a few nice little welcome touches. The Velux window controls take a bit of getting used to and there are no windows to see out of but then there wouldn't be a view so it's no biggie. There is an allocated parking space on arrival with an electric charger if needed. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Food is rather good too! We had the tasting menu one night and the Sunday roast is truly among the best I have ever had.

Came here for Sunday dinner and was REALLY impressed! Never send a Sunday roast being shared and it was done beautifully! Food and service was absolutely fantastic!

The Merchant's Yard is the kind of place that takes a wedding and turns it into the ultimate celebration. Shooting there was like being in the middle of the coolest, most vibrant party in town. The vibe? It’s got this perfect mix of modern chic and timeless elegance, making every photo look like it’s straight out of a high-end magazine. The space itself is incredibly versatile, whether you're going for intimate and cozy or grand and bustling. Plus, the staff there are absolute pros at keeping the day running smoother than a DJ’s best mix. If you're after a spot that brings a modern twist to your wedding day, making it as fun as it is stylish, then The Merchant’s Yard should definitely be on your list. It’s not just about saying ‘I do,’ it’s about doing it in style, surrounded by an atmosphere that’s as lively and memorable as the celebration itself.

We came here dinner on Good Friday - the food was lovely and full of flavour. Dinner with starters and a few drinks was fantastic value for money. Our server, Laura provided amazing and personable service throughout our time at The Merchants Yard. Would definitely recommend.

Gorgeous birthday lunch. Served by Laura who was amazing.

We just visited The Merchants Yard with some friends for the 5 course taster menu and wine. The food and wine were excellent and in a lovely venue. Laura was a friendly and helpful host. We are local and will certainly visit again.

Incredible!! The second trip to the Merchant’s yard in recent weeks, we cannot get enough. Me and my girlfriend had the tasting menu yesterday evening, as this was new to the offering, my god it did not disappoint. Our waitress, was lovely, and attentive. The food was one of the best meals we’ve had to date. Can’t wait to come again.

Great lunch at the merchants yard today, waitress Gemma was very attentive and was very pleasant. The food was of good quality. The menu was very easy to follow for someone like myself who requires a gluten free diet.

Fantastic lunch. Staff were attentive. Food and wine was delicious. Lovely ambience. Highly recommend and will be returning.

Lovely place in the heart of the Peak District. Fantastic Sunday lunch on Mother’s Day. Great beef, great value and excellent service. Would define you come again.

Came in for lunch on our way to youlegrave. Normally eat in the George pub but it was closed for refurbished. So glad we did. We both had the belly pork which was served with mustard mash, greens and a very tasty jus. Excellent. Followed by sticky toffee pudding and clotted cream ice cream. Very indulgent.

We had afternoon tea for 4 and was joined my 18 month old son. I was unsure as to if the venue was suited to a toddler but was pleasantly surprised, the chef came out and made a real fuss of him and let us know that if we needed anything extra for him to just ask. The afternoon tea was DELICIOUS! All waiting staff were lovely, helpful, polite and professional. I will definitely be visiting again - all the food menus looked delicious.

We're staying in Tideswell for a couple of nights and decided to go out for dinner locally. The Merchant's Yard was only a 5 minute walk away so we decided to give it a go - and I'm so pleased we did! Food and service both excellent. Shout out to our waitress Gemma who was super nice and attentive throughout.

Another wonderful night at The Merchant's Yard. Having visited before have been keen to return and the experience certainly didn't disappoint! They have a brilliant team serving and I would say the food was even better than before!

Considering the nice decor, high prices and food presentation I was expecting some great tasting food. Unfortunately some of the duck was unchewable and the whole meal was extremely salty, which I was left tasting ALL evening. I was given the excuse the chef was ‘experimenting with new cooking techniques’, then offered a free messily coffee (which I declined). Any ‘experimenting should not be done at the customers expense! (Near £30). The fillet steak was tender and tasty but the accompanying chips tasted like they’d been cooked in old oil. Not great for £35. We basically left feeling ripped off.

Visiting Tideswell to visit family we booked a table for Sunday lunch. We we welcomed warmly and shown to our table. Staff were generally attentive and efficient as we ordered drinks to our table. The food was excellent and the restaurant had a really nice atmosphere. Given the quality of the food and the location/venue the prices are reasonable and we will certainly look to return very soon.

Went for Sunday lunch today, We had booked and it was a good job the restaurant was 3/4 full by 2pm. The place is very nice and has been refurbished to a high standard and ample parking. We had some drinks in the bar before and it was pleasant. We all chose Sunday lunch that is served on a board in the middle of the table. Food was hot and ample portions. Young staff but really good service, very attentive enquired if everything was ok and did we need any extra gravy ? We did 😂 Think the roast was £17:95 Chicken and £19:95 for beef. The total bill including drinks was £140:00 for 5 people. Great Value and will definitely go back and try the main menu…

We came for dinner and had the most wonderful meal. Everything was cooked to perfection and was incredibly tasty! I wish we lived locally, we would love to come back again and try more of the delicious food! The best scotch egg I've ever had! The staff were very friendly and very good at being attentive. Highly recommend!!

We went for a Valentine's meal (we chose from the normal menu rather than the set Valentine deal) and it was the nicest meal we have had for a long time. Both the bespoke bread and sharing flatbread were fresh and full of flavour. The flatbread was well also well-sized (it would be sufficient for 4 people) and the Fillet Steak was tasty and succulent. Chips were nicer than on previous occasions with a well prepared accompanying vegetable side dish. I also really enjoyed my dessert, nicely presented and a good portion. Well done to the chef(s). Serving staff also friendly. Thank you for a lovely evening.

I have eaten here before, back in 2019 and the food was excellent then, it still is and the service is friendly and very good. A great menu, with a lot of local specialities: the Derbyshire Scotch Egg was lovely, and a good wine list. They do rooms now too and my stay was fabulous (the breakfast is also very very good).

We were greeted by young but very friendly and polite staff , they were all so nice and helpful. We were pleased at the price of the drinks , cheaper than some pubs and lovely comfy settees to relax. The tables all looked amazing and our food order came quickly and was all delicious, will definitely be visiting again soon 😄

We like a lot about this restaurant, we have been many times, sometimes excellent, sometimes things have been poor, but we want it to succeed in our village. The restaurant and the service at are almost always very good. The food is usually very good. The portions are usually too small and the prices are usually too high. That said we have often had Sunday roast with no complaints about any of these things. Under £20, lovely food and decent portions. The chicken roast has ALWAYS been a half chicken. Perfect. This time just a small (overcooked) breast (see photo) for the same price (£17.95). The rest of the food was lovely as always but the chicken was poor. 2 small roast potatoes each (come on!) and the mash for all 4 of us was in the white dish you can see in the photo - about the right amount for 2 people. The food for all 4 came on one board. If the chicken roast had increased in price by a £ or two over the last 6-12 months that would have been fine but to leave the price the same and change it from half a chicken to a breast is poor value. Not least because I like the dark meat! Please reinstate the half chicken, stop scrimping on the cheapest ingredient - potato - and we’ll be back!

Enjoyed Afternoon Tea with my family yesterday. The service was excellent and the staff very pleasant & helpful. Sandwiches so fresh tasty fillings, scones/jam/lashings of cream, the cakes were very nice too. A lovely room, spacious comfortable and warm. My only criticism is that the...

Another stay at The Merchant’s Yard, this time as a birthday treat and pre-Christmas break. We were greeted with a warm welcome and friendly staff all round; attentive but not intrusive. The rooms are large, comfortable, warm and quiet. Dining in the spacious restaurant was...

Had a beautiful evening meal and wonderful relaxing overnight stay. Restaurant busy but still had an excellent meal and great service. Very comfortable and spacious room all in keeping with style of the venue. Breakfast in the morning was also excellent.

It's been a while since we last visited and the quality is just as good as before. We each opted for the Chicken and the care taken by the chefs was evident with perfection in all parts to the dish. The staff were warm and...

We found this place online and decided to try whilst away. The food was brilliant and following advice from our waitress we left more than satisfied. With just a short walk home afterwards we each enjoyed their a la carte menu paired with their choice...

With some friends we had not seen for many years. There were 5 of us so I had asked for a round table when I booked in person, weeks in advance, and I watched them happily write it in the book. When we arrived last...

It’s fair to say that, although the food was alright, my friend and I thought it was expensive for what we had. I had the classic chicken caesar salad which I enjoyed although, at £15.95, I think it’s at the top end pricewise. After all,...

Went for a special birthday treat. Lovely welcome, great cocktails but we waited 2 hours for food which was ok for most of us but too long for elderly parents. I think they were understaffed (although very friendly). Food was tasty but the sharing platter...

I popped in to Merchants Yard for a drink one Saturday evening and really enjoyed the comfortable seating, elegant decor and relaxed atmosphere so much I brought my family back the next day for Sunday lunch. It has a reputation as doing an excellent roast...

Great food - Sunday lunch menu Nice atmosphere Good service - friendly and attentive Will be back again

Had a long weekend in Tideswell and decided to try Merchant’s Yard takeaway pizza. Easy to order, only had to pick them up half an hour later. Exceptionally tasty, we had one Brie & Red Onion and one Beef Salami. The service was very good...

We had the best experience here for our wedding on the 7th. Staff, food, venue & rooms were just perfect. Highly recommend

Finding myself in Tideswell alone and having dined at TMY several times before with my family, I decided to treat myself and have lunch there. Opening hours on the website say 12 noon till late. I walked in about 12.15 but it felt like I...

Huge shout out to all the staff at The Merchants Yard. A massive thank you for making our sons wedding a perfect day. Plenty of lovely,friendly and attentive staff. Great communication throughout. The buffet food was all so gorgeous and tasty. Fresh local produce,gammon joints,salmon,tasty...

We dined here as a treat whilst away and everything was exceptional. The staff were very well mannered, attentive and helped with all of our menu questions (A few picky eaters!). A good variety of food all cooked perfectly to select from on the menu...

This place really flatters to deceive, the pictures online look lovely but in reality the large open plan refectory is an acoustic nightmare but that is only the start of the issues. Service was poor and it was clear that the young waiting staff have received little or no training and seemed to have little or no supervision. No idea how to take an order, no offer to provide condiments and when American mustard was requested English was provided in an unmarked container - quite a shock to the senses! Food was worse than the service. Out of eight meals ordered three steaks were anaemic but still overcooked, two burgers were so dry that they were inedible, mac and cheese was bland but like the pizza just okay. We were so disappointed with the food served that we declined desserts. The only plus was that we had a lovely bottle of Douro served at just the right temperature. In short avoid if you want a good meal - we had better food at a fraction of the price in each of the pubs at which we ate in Tideswell, over the weekend.

I have eaten at The Merchant's Yard many times and the food is always good. On my last visit, however, the food was still good but very much overpriced. (I have been to more expensive places but The Merchant's Yard is not in their league for quality (e.g. a Simon Rogan restaurant).) Main courses were around £25.00 but required side dishes for potatoes/chips and for vegetables. 'Green vegetables' comprised a few small broccoli florets and a small amount of shredded cabbage...for £4! Dessert were £10 (a.k.a. £9.95). Pleasant staff, food served hot. I will not be returning any time soon. Not worthy the money.

I was looking for somewhere Special for Afternoon Tea for my Birthday treat with my Mum and 2 Sisters .. one of my sisters likes plain food and sandwiches and pre booking Laura spoke to the Chef who prepared the perfect plain Sandwiches for our...

Fantastic setting and food! Staff are friendly and helpful and the food and drinks are absolutely incredible! Best Sunday lunch you’ll get anywhere. Thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting a good meal in a beautiful place

Recently visited with my partner and we had the best time and the best service! We sat on the comfy sofas with a delicious cocktail before being seated at the table which was a great start. We both loved our meals; I had lamb which...

We had a booking for dinner confirmed at 7:30. At 5:00, we received a phone call to move the reservation to 6:15. We had to cancel the booking. Go to The Blind Bull. It’s delicious and they are professional and friendly.

Very modern but very warm feel to this accommodation. Decor is very well presented with excellent technology for ease of use ie windows and lighting to name but a few. The staff are very friendly professional and knowledgeable about the history. Wonderful nights stay. Will...

Really impressed with the service..surroundings and fabulous Sunday lunch. Super vegetables selection and plenty of it . Meat was delicious.

Gorgeous bed and breakfast, rooms are amazing with lovely little touches and the breakfast in the morning was so so good! Lovely quiet little village - perfect for a little break away.

Het personeel war erg beleefd en het eten was heerlijk. Als hoofdgerecht hadden wij park chop deze was heerlijk bereid....

This was potentially the best roast dinner we have ever had! It looked insane and despite our initial concerns on portion sizing being a sharing platter; I am pleased to report that we all had plenty of food! The staff were all friendly and attentive....

Fantastic place, second of many planned visits. Rooms and restaurant of very high standards. Great food and drinks, staff are very attentive, highly recommended 👍👌

The accommodation was superb and the advice and guidance from the staff was excellent. We dined in the restaurant in the evening and had our breakfast there - both meals were first class. The attention to detail everywhere is second to none and the staff...

Went for lunch to celebrate Mum’s birthday. The service was terrific - friendly but not intrusive - we were not rushed but neither did we feel forgotten. We all had lamb from the a la carte menu and it was delicious. We didn’t have pudding...

We stayed at The Merchant’s Yard over the King’s coronation weekend. What a fantastic place to stay! The reception staff were fantastic and couldn’t be more helpful. A very comfortable and well appointed room was matched by an excellent restaurant. A special mention to Gordon...

Had a wonderful meal here with friends and would thoroughly recommend. The Merchants Yard had a really relaxed atmosphere where we felt very at ease. I also loved all the interiors and thought it had been very tastefully adapted into a restaurant whilst maintaining charm...

Fantastic food and service! A lovely evening, we'll definitely be back soon to work our way through the menu

Had a lovely evening with my friend at The Merchants Yard. The menu was so good I struggled to chose what to order and will definitely be going back soon. The food tasted as good as it sounded and the cocktails and wine were great....

The Sunday roast as was fantastic, beef cooked to perfection and the service was second to none. It was a busy Sunday afternoon but nothing was too much trouble. Can’t wait to visit again!

Not eaten here since it first opened and again it was lovely food and atmosphere. Cocktails went down well too.

An absolutely beautiful restaurant! Staff couldn’t be more helpful; very professional. Food amazing!

A lovely meal as always, staff couldn’t have been more helpful, will definitely be back and the fillet steak is to die for!!

Lovely place for an evening dinner. The place has a lovely ambiance with great fixtures and fittings. The menu was excellent and the food was good. The service was excellent. A thoroughly pleasant evening

Menu was not great and expensive. Chips were more McDonalds than rustic triple cooked which I expect at their prices and no other vegetables in sight. It appeared as though they were going for ease in the kitchen instead of customer satisfaction. Chicken Caesar salad...

A wonderful meal at the Merchants Yard. A good choice of food for all, ranging from the bistro to the pizza. We enjoyed the Derbyshire Lamb and and Arancini main. Both were beautiful. The starters and desserts weee great. Could not fault this place. Special...

Another lovely evening at the Merchant’s Yard. Excellent pizzas, good wines and very good service. Decor of the restaurant is fantastic, wine list is comprehensive and good value.

By far the worst afternoon tea we’ve ever had. Never had all white bread sandwiches before and not offered brown bread. Ham tasted very undercooked. Sausage rolls looked nice but the meat again was very pink and made us all feel sick. The server did...

Room and hotel exceeded our expectations. Room was furnished to high standard and everything of a great quality. Had the best nights sleep in a long time. Everything was thought of, down to complimentary welcome drinks and a named parking space. We had both dinner...

A quick & impromptu lunch - excellent food & service. A very nice fish finger sandwich with fresh battered fish goujons. Good choice in menu too & rooms look very good

Had dinner here one evening while staying locally. My daughter had the macaroni cheese (veggi) while I had local beef which was extremely tasty and tender. It was warm and the service was good, but sadly none of the puds appealed to us!

lovely room, great food and very attentive service made for a wonderful stay. room and decor of the whole place was to a very high standard. food was excellent including fantastic breakfast. staff couldn’t do enough for you from helping with day trip arrangements to...

Visited for Sunday lunch when staying in the area for half term. The food was fantastic - great Sunday lunch and the beef was beautifully cooked, lovely Yorkshires and good range of veg. However, the service was agonisingly slow. We were seated upstairs and a...

As a family of 5, we often find it hard to get accommodation. The Merchants yard, we’re both accommodating and friendly. We stayed for one night, ate in the restaurant (at an earlier time to suit our children and avoid interrupting couples meals) and had...

This used to be one of our favourite places but the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down. Limited choice on the menu. Disappointing.

Hotel was excellent, we had two elderly ladies with us , one in a wheelchair. The staff were excellent and couldn't do enough. Rooms were exceptional , very clean and warm. We had a welcoming drink and two very good evening meals, along with a...

We had an amazing stay at the Merchant’s yard. The room was gorgeous, so comfortable and clean. There was some lovely little touches like welcome fudge, lovely toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities. The room was so light and airy. We eat in the...

Had a lovely visit for mums birthday. The restaurant was quiet but just right for a Saturday lunchtime. We were going to have afternoon tea but decided on lunch instead (going to return for afternoon tea soon, I have had this before and it was...

We had a family meal for 10 of us. Lovely venue and we have been for dinner several times. We wanted to try Sunday lunch. We gathered the family together and booked a table. We all ordered the roast dinners which were beautifully cooked however...

we all know that restaurants are having a hard time, but too often you pay a lot of money for average food and poor service. It was a therefore excellent to find a restaurant that excelled in all areas. The food was excellent. Service was...

Four of us booked a table for the evening of New Years Eve. we had all eaten here before and enjoyed it very much. We had a great NYE, it was very busy with all the tables full which was lovely to see. The food...

Food was delicious, we all had roasts, it was presented on a chopping board in the centre of our table for 4 of us to help ourselves. The portion sizes were generous and the only negative was the temperature of the food which I guess...

We had heard good things so were looking forward to our trip. We were not greeted on arrival which is strange as the place was virtually empty. It was cold and inhospitable. After ordering drinks 15 minutes later we were told the beer was not...

This place is absolutely lovely. Modern but very cosy well designed and comfy rooms with luxurious bathrooms an expansive bed with great touches such as smart tv, tea/coffee with a little sweet treat, complimentary drink on arrival/ lush toiletries a robe and carpets that your...

Great second stay at the Merchants Yard. Faultless accommodation, staff great and food Breakfasts are superb, expertly served by Gordon. We dined in the restaurant on both nights, and again very good Jo, on the front desk was very helpful Will definitely stay again

Just enjoyed a 2 night stay here in the most luxurious of rooms. As usual, food for Sunday lunch and cocktails & drinks were as excellent as on our previous visits. This was the first time of then also staying in the accommodation which was...

Had a fantastic meal, lovely garlic bread for sharing starter. My husband and i both and the sirloin steaks which were cooked to perfection. Couldn't fault the food or service.

Booked for one night after a visit to Chatsworth and the Christmas market. Really impressed with the quality of the accommodation and restaurant. Had a fantastic evening meal and breakfast. Staff really helpful and friendly. Quality of the furnishings and bathroom in the room was...

We were treated to a night here by our Tasmanian relatives and were truly impressed.We were warmly greeted on arrival and shown to our very impressive room.Our evening meals were very tasty and it seemed that the local populace were well aware of the quality...

The vegan burger I ordered was microwaved, pre-frozen, and I am pretty sure it was a generic shop bought product. The accompanying lettuce, and two slices of tomato had no dressing. The sweet potato chips were cold on arrival. The sweet corn was obviously straight...

We stumbled across The Merchant's Yard as we were staying locally and wanted somewhere other than a normal pub. The Merchant's Yard did not disapoint. The place has a lovely environment with a cosy feeling. The menu options were excellent and had plenty of choice...

I felt compelled to write this revue about the Merchants Yard due to the great time we had there. The room……. It was very clean as was the bathroom and both beautifully furnished with a v large tv on the wall opposite the bed which...