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.

Alfie the staff member was very helpful and couldn’t have been kinder. He was polite to the customers and provided a tray for carrying the drinks.

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

We stopped by to try there ice cream as they had a flavour my wife wanted to try. The staff were very helpful when I asked to check what ingredients were in the ice cream ( they showed me the ingredients list) due to my wife being a coeliac sufferer. They went out of there way to make us feel welcome and accommodated our request. The ice cream was absolutely lovely and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

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!

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!

We went to Lovage to celebrate a birthday, the food and service was superb and lived up to the Michelin status. I can honestly say this is one of the best meals we have had in a while! Many thanks for helping give me a memorable birthday!

A really great place and very professional and friendly staff

This was our second visit, this time just for coffee. The food here is excellent and the place itself has a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The real reason for this review is to say thank you to the staff. I was taken ill with an ongoing condition whilst in the cafe and an ambulance had to be called. The staff were amazing! They set up a fan to keep me cool, checked on me regularly and just couldn’t do enough to help me feel as comfortable as possible until help arrived. I am so very grateful for their kindness.

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.

Best bar in Bakewell hands down.

Food and drinks amazing rooms are gorgeous can be a bit noisy in room 2 but above all stunning

We booked a last minute bank holiday Sunday lunch when staying at nearby Bakewell. Despite being very busy we were squeezed in and did not feel at all rushed. The service was friendly and welcoming, the sunday lunch excellent, and the pudding (bakewell pudding) even better. Fantastic rose wine. Just great, you made our day. Thank you!

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