The Woodyard in Derbyshire Dales

We chose the Woodyard, as we knew it offered a wide variety of meals - we'd already had a traditional pub lunch earlier in the day. It really did tick the box, and most of our group opted for pizzas, which were really good. Friendly service throughout and a nice atmosphere and interior.

We had a great meal at the Woodyard. We arrived early but were shown to a table no problems at all, our dog was made to feel very welcome with water and treats available. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Food was spot on for 2 hungry teenagers! A great menu selection. Highly recommended!!

We had a lovely evening at the Woodyard. Great menu choices for us ( 2 veggies in the party.) Food was great and the staff were attentive but not overly so, allowing us to enjoy the evening. The burgers were good and the risotto was plentiful, no complaints at all. We would go back if in the area again. There was also a nice outside seating area with it’s own bar which would be lovely in the warmer weather.

This restaurant was fantastic, Katie the server was attentive and exceptional and catered for all our needs. The food was incredible with the benefit of amazing desert and sharing options. We went for a birthday and had lovely decorations waiting and the staff were kind and supportive. I could not recommend this restaurant more it’s a must visit.

Katie was amazing! Such kind service and always making sure our drinks were filled up and food was okay! Such a lovely person! Thank you for making our night special. Xx

Great location. Menu is good, but lunchtime service is very slow over an hour wait. Lots of customers that arrived after us were serves before us too. Did refund 1st round of drinks as compensation.

Super food and service 😋 really nice atmosphere the tomahawk pork chop was a challenge but amazing 👏

We had heard good things about the woodyard so decided to give it a try today. We heard they were dog friendly, this sold it for us as we had our fellow doggy family member with us. We also had a nut allergy sufferer with us, this is usually a very stressful time when eating out but the staff at the woodyard were amazing and made eating out a pleasurable experience for a change. We all had differing meals from the specials board pie and veg, pizza, burger and chicken ceasar salad. All of the dishes were lovely and we left very full and satisfied. Even Bella got a big fuss by staff at the end of the meal so she too was a happy customer. We would all recommend a visit to the woodyard for great food and great service. Thanks to you all at the Woodyard.

I visited The Woodyard for the first time today with my Gran who is quite a fussy eater. There was lots of options on the menu catering to all needs including Vegan and allergies. They had a Sunday menu for roast dinner with a smaller option for OAPs/Kids. I had the sweet & spicy chicken burger which was amazing. It came with onion rings which were the best I’ve ever tasted. The place was warm, welcoming and the staff were super friendly. I will definitely be visiting again and recommending to other people.

Lovely atmosphere. Especially towards sunset, it’s beautiful and so peaceful.

The place is beautiful — we went there today and, since the weather was nice, we decided to eat outside. It was a great decision! The restaurant is truly lovely, the staff are really kind, and the food even more so. We ate incredibly well!

Fabulous cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere. Will return.

4 of us had lunch on a Saturday. Rare in my experience to find a restaurant 5 star experience but thats the case here. Lovely service from arrival and throughout our meal without ever being intrusive. Excellent food, good choice of drinks and a lovely warm atmosphere. Be aware that at busy weekends give yourself time to find a parking spot! Recommended without hesitation

Lovely experience. Kindest attentive staff and good quality generous portions! not quite convinced by pastrami on antipasti platter but otherwise impeccable. lovely interior and amazing location just on the river. dog friendly.

We visited the place yesterday for a late lunch as we were visiting Peak District. Had sharing platter and 2 burgers. The sharing platter was okay, although for £18 it seemed a bit much for what we have received. Not sure why there was British beef pastrami which usually is not part of Italian style platter. Unfortunately we were disappointed with the burgers. The meat was dry and tasteless. Also not the best quality. Buns were dry and they were not heated/toasted on the gril.. There was no sauce at the bottom of the bun so it was even more dry. There were too much red onion and it was shredded like for a salad while it should be at least in rings.. Above all I was expecting much more for £21 per burger. Chips were good and I liked the ayoli sauce.

What a beautiful scenic restaurant this was. My very first time visiting in this idyllic village of bakewell recommended by my daughter and I had the delicious sea bass. It was a delicious meal to open my fast to, and I didn't need a starter, though the desert is always a must.

It's a lovely place , I've visited last year and enjoy the drinks and mostly the view outside, staff are very welcoming.

My 24yr old son ordered a beer. The waitress asked for his ID. He lives in the UK so doesn’t carry ID. So she refused to accept his order. She said take it as a compliment. He said he’d rather take the beer. So I ordered the beer. The waitress said but will he drink it. The atmosphere was rubbish. We waited nearly an hour for our food to arrive. Which was very mediocre. We won’t be going back even though we are locals.

Lovely to sit outside . But smell of weed as someone was smoking it outside..in the beer garden, so we didn't stay for food. Just had 1 drink and left.

Tasty food, personally I think it is overpriced but great service and dog friendly! Best part was the brisket sandwhich £15, £13 for ham sandwhich, £17 a pizza!

Absolutely lovely food.. my Linguine was fantastic..I’m not a “big” eater..but I could have had another plateful it was that nice..my hubby had sausage & mash he loved it 😊 our plates were clean Thankyou 🫶 but sorry for smashing a glass… his fault not mine lol 😆 we will definitely revisit

In response to the owners reply on our recent visit if you don’t want children then you shouldn’t be child friendly? My Granddaughter is 11 months old ?? We wasn’t told about the fryer not working! And also people were wearing coats not a very professional response from the owner . Don’t worry we won’t be coming back just wanted you to be aware of the issues we had !

Wonderful experience. Go and try it. We'll done and congrats to all concerned. PB.

We came here to celebrate our engagement, as I had proposed earlier that day. From the moment we arrived the service was excellent, and as I had mentioned the engagement upon booking, they went the extra mile to decorate the table and offered us a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival! To add to that both the food we had for mains and dessert was superb. Thank you again for such a nice evening to put the cherry on the top of a fantastic day.

Fabulous dinner here, accommodated at late notice, very attentive staff, and the chef cooked a quality star rated mushroom risotto and exquisite chicken supreme, french style, superb ☺️

Well located. Friendly staff. Shared a lovely plate of nachos. Really nice feel with the tables well spaced out.

The main course and flatbread was really good but the soup could have been a bit better. Adele , our host is a gem. One of the best and friendly host I came across after a long time. She deserves a 5* rating and hence we gave a decent tip as well. It was busy on a Sunday evening and quite lively.

Extensive menu with lots of choices. We only had a quick lunch.

Had a lovely evening while visiting Bakewell, lovely food and service

Excellent food and lovely, attentive staff. Would highly recommend.

Stopped here for lunch after a long walk - It was exactly what we needed. The fish finger sandwich was lovely, the portion size was really generous. The fish was super fresh and the fries were absolutely delicious. My partner had the pulled pork panini which was also delicious. There is a dog friendly section at the back of the restaurant. The service was quick and really friendly - They couldn't have done more. Will definitely be back!

Amazing food and service. Really enjoyed our vegan options and cocktails as well. Would definitely visit again.

We had a meal at the woodyard after getting married at the registry office, there were 27 of us and it was perfect! The staff had gone the extra mile to decorate our tables, the food all came out exactly when they said it would and everyone was really impressed with their food! Would highly recommend and I’m sure we will all be back 😊 Thank you for making our day even more special!

The food was good and they had a good selection of Gluten Free options.

Absolutely amazing all round, staff where so friendly and attentive, food was so tasty and just amazing, even went the extra mile to decorate our table for our anniversary, can’t wait to come back 😊

Excellent first visit to the Woodyard. Staff very polite, especially Adele who's exceptional manners and observation were a credit to the team. Will recommend to friends and family

Had a dissappinting visit yesterday. The menus were crumpled and grubby and the restaurant felt very chilly as the wood burning fire wasn't on, which was surprising on a cold windy day. The prices have increased considerably since our last visit too. Approx £4 per dish. No complaints on the staff or quality of food though, just a bit over priced now.

We visited with a larger family group on a Saturday and the food, service and atmosphere was excellent. A very busy market day in Bakewell but very calm atmosphere in the restaurant and a lovely server. Would recommend. We weren’t rushed for the table either which was much appreciated.

Good food, thanks again to the lovely Louise who’s service was great

Really nice atmosphere and fabulous food, lots of natural light. I was slightly nervous as we had our dog with us so our table was in the dog friendly area, no compromise as area was really nice and comfortable with dog bowl and treats. Staff were really friendly and happy to help in any way. We met friends there and everyone enjoyed their meals, no rush to move on. Would highly recommend and will be back when next in the area.

We had a fabulous meal here with family & friends. The food was delicious and all came out together, hot and beautifully presented. The staff were very welcoming, friendly & accommodating of our varying fussy children’s diets. The building is a beautiful old mill, very interesting to look at with a lovely ambiance.

The food was tasty -especially the fish and chips! Service was friendly and it was really cosy thanks to the wood burner. Recommend 👍🏻

Lovely atmosphere with good menu choices. Had some lovely cocktails and a great dinner. Harriet was very attentive and looked after us well. She was aware of allergies our party had and ensured we were well informed.

Really frustrating…Service & staff great.. Can’t knock the food we had in terms of taste & presentation. But my wife is coeliac and has been awfully ill since visiting this restaurant. I’d love to say that it could have been elsewhere that her “turn” has taken place, but seeing as this is the only place we have eaten today that she became so ill we had to cancel further reservations it is unlikely. Such a shame as it’s a lovely venue & the staff were great, but for coeliacs and non-gluten customers I wouldn’t recommend.

Really delicious meal on Saturday. Dog friendly too. My daughter and I shared the pie of the day and a burger and we were arguing over which was better. Fries could be the best I’ve ever tasted!!!

Absolutely fantastic Sunday dinner x

Loved this place. Beautiful interior, very friendly staff and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend and we will be returning. Thank you 😊

Amazing food, courteous service, and cosy atmosphere. Seabass was made to perfection, absolutely delicious.

We chose the Woodyard at random whilst in Bakewell just before Christmas and were pleasantly surprised by what it had to offer. The drinks options were good and the food was very nice with a Christmas section. The venue was well sized and spaced with attentive and polite service

We stopped here lunch in a Friday as we were visiting the area. Nice food and friendly staff. We would return.

Lovely place with great food and drinks! The cocktails are great (especially at happy hour!) - I recommend the Bakewell Fizz which got us very giggly in record time! The staff were lovely and the restaurant was cosy and comfortable. We’ll definitely be back!

Top drawer food and service at The Woodyard tonight. Lovely ambience and chilled vibes. Spotlessly clean and food was so tasty 😋

A beautiful, atmospheric place with very friendly staff. I had the most delicious meal, and the salmon I ordered was the best I’ve ever tasted. I highly recommend this restaurant! The only downside was that I had pre-ordered a sweet surprise with a candle for my partner’s birthday dessert, but unfortunately, we didn’t receive it. Thank you.

Came for lunch with girlfriends to celebrate my birthday. Such a lovely experience. The food, wine, coffee and surprise chocolate brownie treat were all perfect. Special thanks to the staff for the attentive service we received.

Cool little restaurant at the side of the river. Food was average but the value for money was decent. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. DOV: 12/01/2025

Started okay with quick service but then turned strange. My partner and friend ordered 2 pints of shipyard. When they drank they noticed it wasn’t right straight away (maybe the pipes or needed changing as was on draught). They weren’t going to mention but I called the waiter over as didn’t want them both to nurse two pints they weren’t happy with. We mentioned it to the waiter who then said no problem and they ordered a different larger on draft. All sorted.. except it wasn’t. When we got our bill at the end the waiter said “my manager said you drank some so we’ve charged for half pints on the bill”. We were so shocked and confused (it’s actually almost laughable). The money didn’t really matter but the principle of it and whole attitude was terrible. Why not say no when we asked to swap? He said if we wanted to “argue with the manager we could”. It all seemed very strange. Food was average. Had the turkey sandwich was just plain cold bread un buttered like a build your own sandwich but the weird messages from management over beer that didn’t taste right so us swapping was bizarre and left a negative overall vibe that we won’t be returning. Not quite the level of customer service you’d expect from the management of a restaurant.

Wonderful food brilliant staff highly recommend

We arrived late in Bakewell on a Monday and weren't sure where we could still get served nice food. The Woodyard was a real pleasant surprise. The food was absolutely delicious, served warm and the team was super friendly and on point. Prices are fair. We will definitely come back.

The food was good. The service was ok over all, the waitress we had was in charge of a busy section when we arrived. Starters took a little bit too long to arrive, as we had placed a pre-order, I will admit it was busy at the time we were waiting so understandable. The starters were presented very nicely on the plates and enjoyed by all. The mains seemed a bit "thrown on the plate". The desserts were presented with amazing skill. The really turned the evening and everyone throughly enjoyed them. Overall we all enjoyed the evening and it wasn't overly priced. A bigger selection of beers would be good but from looking at the bar there just isn't the room, which is a shame. Will definitely be back.

Fabulous dog friendly place, great food and staff 😊

Great service and super food! We there a few times in November and the standard was consistently high. Very welcoming too.

Lovely cocktails. Yummy food. Great service. Would recommend.

Went to The Woodyard today. Hadn't booked but the lovely staff found a table for us. The atmosphere was great, food was absolutely delicious and the staff were fantastic. Thank you for making our day so wonderful 😊.

Popped in for a bite to eat on market day and had a delicious festive turkey sandwich. Two thick slices of soft brown bloomer bread, loads of turkey and stuffing, fries, salad, cranberry and coleslaw and even gravy if we wanted it. Not cheap at £13 but well worth it. Service was first class, attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommended.

My Mum and I had driven to Bakewell which is one hour away, specifically to shop at Edinburgh Woollen Mill. We were planning to have a bite to eat at our favourite cafe in the town, only to discover that it has been replaced by another business. Coincidentally, we'd parked close to The Woodyard and enjoyed the aroma of freshly roasted meat as we walked past on our way into town. On our return, we decided to give it a go and were welcomed by a very friendly member of staff who showed us to a table. We both opted for a roast turkey dinner from the festive menu (available throughout December) and enjoyed every mouthful. The meals were piping hot, generously portioned and the gravy was some of the best we've ever tasted. Service was efficient and friendly, without being overbearing and Jodie in particular was delightful. We very much look forward to calling in again next time we visit Bakewell.

Delicious food and great service! We both had burgers which were delicious with huge portions🍔! The service was brilliant, they were so accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. And it’s dog friendly too!

We visited on Thursday 12th December, in the evening, it was exceptional. Our Waitress was friendly, smiley, efficient and she checked on on us enough but not too much. The food was brilliant, but it always is. The place was very busy, which made it all the more impressive and the atmosphere had a lovely vibe. We love The Woodyard, Iv been numerous times now and look forward to seeing you again soon. Highly recommended.

The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Lovely place, staffs were really nice and attentive. Food was divine and the cocktails were yummy. Definitely recommend!!!!!

Fantastic Xmas lunch experience at The Woodyard Bakewell today .. all the staff were helpful & friendly and the food was excellent. We are both gluten free but it isn’t a problem here! The menu is very clear on allergens and there was lots of choice! The atmosphere in the dining area was pleasantly Xmasy but not over the top. We will be eating here again in 2025 on our next Derbyshire visit. Thx.

Excellent good service and atmosphere and your every need attended to Thankyou to all the staff and ownerxxx

We dined here as a group of 7 plus a dog, to celebrate after a marriage at the nearby town hall. Couldn’t fault anything, the staff were so attentive and lovely, and had arranged some glasses of Prosecco on the house to celebrate. The food was fantastic all round, and good sized portions. We had a fab time, thank you so much.

First time booking here. Tried last time we were in bakewell but was fully booked. An exceptional afternoon was had by all of us. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. Nice selection of drinks and a comprehensive menu and specials board to choose from. Both couple's had the sharing nachos which were loaded and very filling. Mains were pie, seabass, pizza and bangers and mash. All meals very well presented and piping hot. A 10/10 from all our party. Thanks to the staff and the kitchen for a great meal and a lovely afternoon. Will definitely be back 😋

Great mushroom risotto, huge portion and very tasty. Really lovely staff and a great atmosphere.

Food fresh and well presented. Order time to being served quick and efficient. Relaxed friendly and atmosphere. Don’t miss dining here.

Beautiful, tasty meal. Highly recommend you visiting.

Great spot! Food fabulous and great price too. Drinks a little more expensive but didn’t mind as food was so delicious. Would say to book, they were turning people

Staying in Bakewell for a week of R&R and decided on Sunday lunch at The Woodyard. It did not disappoint,we had a delicious roast beef Sunday lunch, the Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes were epic as was the service. We will be back this week to try the burgers, which also look epic. Great service and lovely location. Thanks

Called for a drink on way to monsal trail good service great atmosphere sat in beer garden overlooking river

Excellent food. Dog friendly too! 10/10 Thank you

Had lunch for 4 people on a Tuesday. Quiet at 12:15. Food was okay to average. Pizza was poor, burgers good. Chips very salty. Service a bit patchy. Overall - enjoyable. Had dog friendly area.

We booked The Woodyard for an anniversary meal. It was a superb choice. The staff were inviting, friendly and attentive. The service was great and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend

Really lovely service, very friendly and attentive staff! Nice, cozy atmosphere. Dinner was mixed - the fish and chips was a generous size but very oily, the sea bass was lovely, and the woodyard burger was good. Coleslaw a bit on the liquidy side! Overall a nice evening.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and there were 6 of us with 2 vegans and 1 gluten-free and really happy that the Woodyard was able to cater all of our needs. We ordered three mushroom risottos with one vegan & gluten free and we all enjoyed it! The risotto was really tasty and rich, the portion size was generous and very filling. By the way I had the asparagus, spinach and pea risotto (not on the menu anymore) when I visited here for the first time last year and it was amazing too! We also ordered two different burgers (Woodyard classic & pulled pork) and a vegan pizza, they were all delicious! I enjoyed my cheesecake as dessert which was beautifully presented and the ice creams, and vegan chocolate fudge cake were good too. Overall we were really happy with the food they offered. In terms of services, the staff was very attentive and friendly. They took our orders very detailed and double checking to make sure everything was right. One of them help took some group photos of us when spotted that we were taking selfies and struggled to fill 6 people in which was really kind - sometimes these small details can really touch you, especially how British people don’t usually like asking for help 🤣 Overall we really enjoyed our experience in Woodyard and would definitely recommend to anyone who visit Bakewell/Peak District to go!

Always come back here when visiting bakewell. Wish they did take away as there puddings are amazing

Great food, excellent and quick service and a really nice atmosphere. Would recommend.

Reserved a dog-friendly table for a family group... which was a three hour slot (4.45-7:45). Left my email & mobile number at time of booking and confirmed by text the day before... phoned around 5.30 to say we would arrive by 6pm only to be told the table had been given away because we hadn't arrived within 15 mins of start time as per their T&Cs... Very poor. They didn't bother to phone me before releasing the table. Their attitude was complacent, as if they were doing me a favour by reserving a table. The upshot is that we had a lovely meal at the Red Lion instead instead. I can't review their food, but my experience was zero, but 1 star is the minimum.

This is a real find. Excellent food (and a good gluten-free menu if that's you!), plus dogs are in a separate designated area - which is nice if you aren't with one! The service was lovely, and they made a special effort after wedding ceremony at the Register Office across the road. Thanks to all the staff.

The food was disappointing for the price The Sunday roast was poor and sausage dish was tasteless Everything else was good

The restaurant is warm and welcoming with a great friendly atmosphere. Lots of choice on the menu both for food and drinks. Our second visit of the week and the food hasn't disappointed. Our server Nikita was great; friendly and nothing was too much trouble. So good we are there again tomorrow.

We booked The Woodyard whilst on our honeymoon and we were not disappointed. They had decorated the table and had a glass of Prosecco ready for us. The food was amazing (definitely recommend the TBone on the specials) and they couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely go back. 10/10. Thank you for making our evening so special.

Gluten-free heaven and delicious food! Great Sunday roast and Halloumi burger, generous portions and lovely service from Hollie. Thank you!

First visit and definitely not our last!! Service brilliant and food absolutely delicious. Lovely setting. Great value. Could not fault it. Thank you so much!!!

First time...we came across The Woodyard by accident but it's absolutely fabulous xx will definitely be going again soon ❤️ xx

Nice family friendly restaurant with well cooked food and good sized portions 👍

This is a real find. Excellent food (and a good gluten-free menu if that's you!), plus dogs are in a separate designated area - which is nice if you aren't with one! The service was lovely, and they made a special effort after wedding ceremony at the Register Office across the road. Thanks to all the staff.

My husband and I visited Bakewell for our anniversary and we were so glad we came across the Woodyard. We were met with a warm welcome by the lovely and friendly staff. The menu options and specials were plentiful and we were checking out all the delicious plates coming past us. We opted for a garlic & mozzarella flatbread to start and then fish and chips and the beef & kidney stew (special) - it was all absolutely delicious. We couldn’t have asked for better and was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. We hope to return again and sample more of the wonderful menu. Thanks again, we loved it!

A lovely place, we went there on the off chance fairly early in the evening, and they squeezed us in..Thank You. Food, Service and atmosphere all fantastic....will be coming back.

Really nice place from the outside and in.tastefully decorated with a relaxing atmosphere with chilled music playing in the background.the staff are very friendly and polite.the menu is good with some great choices.we ordered pizza 🍕 with chips and it was very tasty. Definitely recommend 👌

Very disappointed with the food. I had a pulled pork pannini, the chips were very oily and not crispy at all, the bread was stale