The best restaurants in Bakewell Derbyshire Dales East Midlands

Like many other regulars I was more than a little apprehensive when the business was sold in July. Fortunately it's been business as usual under Lambton's new owner. The coffee remains excellent, the bread and cakes are excellent and there are a host of unique, quality food options on the shelves. It's my go to place for gifts for foodie friends.

We arrived in Bakewell for an overnight stay and was searching for some pastries to take back to our room and came across this wonderful bakery, The Cornish Bakery in Bakewell. What a wonderful pleasant visit . The person who served us is called Ayr. What a lovely young man so helpful kind and pleasant

Plenty of menu choices.Excellent food well presented and good value. Nice surroundings good views over the town and friendly staff

Me, hubby, daughter & my mum visit this little gem of a coffee shop/ice cream place/eatery every time we visit Bakewell from Rotherham. The MILKSHAKES are the 💯 absolutely THE BEST in Bakewell. Choice of Latte Coffee's is vast and fabulous 👌 Cakes & tray bakes to die for! ALl food looks amazing 👏 MOST IMPORTANTLY.... The Lady owner is THE MOST POLITE, welcoming lady I've come across in any establishment we have visited. EVERY time we have visited, she thanks us for using her shop and supporting her business as she is well aware there are many places for drinks & food in Bakewell. PLEASE PLEASE visit and support this little treasure of a shop, you WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. The most welcoming owner EVER and really does deserve your business. ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Before coming home from a short stay in Bakewell we called into the Jolly Fat Chef for a coffee. Lovely coutyard setting and nice coffees. Thank you.

Thanks so much for the perfect birthday lunch! Friendly staff, incredibly fresh food catering for veggies, vegans and meat eaters alike. Have been meaning to visit for ages and wasn’t disappointed. Thank you!

Exceptional, the food , the presentation, the service is world class. The culinary experience is of the highest standards. Hidden away in the small town of Bakewell. Michelin guide experience at its best. Absolutely faultless. 7 course taster menu with wine 😮‍💨 Best of the best….. if it’s good enough for Tom Cruise, it’s good enough for me

I was recommended Lovage by my sister, and I have to say.. it was amazing! We had wine & tapas.. sensational! My friend & I chose lots of dishes, all of which were beautiful. The wine was amazing too. The lady who looked after us was brilliant and attentive. Will be coming back!!

Great sammies and welcoming owner!

Booked a table here as we were staying in a little cottage in Sheldon, from the moment we stepped in every member of staff was so welcoming and friendly, we ordered the prawn pil pil and olives followed by the pie and fish and chips, the prawns and olives were some of the best we have ever tasted and the mains were absolutely delicious, the beef in the pie literally melted in the mouth, absolutely amazing service, will definitely be back next time we come to visit, can’t recommend enough would give more than five stars if we could 🤩

A great experience, the food is very delicious, the service attitude of the restaurant staff is very good, and they are always observing the guests' needs!

Beautiful tasty very well presented healthy food. Wonderful friendly service and good vegan choices. There is also a good choice of hot and cold drinks including smoothies and shakes.

Always go here when in Bakewell, chouce of decent beers

The fish and chips were terrible they tasted like they had been cooked in old oil. Plus they forgot to put in the curry sauce. We ended up throwing them away and eating cheese and biscuits.

Friendly welcome, proper coffee. Spacious seating. Lovely staff, fresh cooked food. A very welcome & happy accidental find- would highly recommend 😀