The best restaurants in Carsington Water Derbyshire Dales East Midlands

The Red lion in Kniveton is a traditional country pub serving real ale and home brewed ciders, Sunday lunch was the best I've had in a while, wish I was a local.

Rocked up In the worst rain ever 2 weeks ago with my daughter.. the staff were absolutely lovely so accommodating and kind .. great beers selection and food bang on

Booked a table looked at the menu online and already made a choice of a mixed grill . On arrival, I asked for the mixed grill to be told the menu had just been changed. So after looking at the menu, I asked for a beef and suet pudding only to be told that they had run out it was only 18.00 hrs so ordered a Burger which was ok nothing special. My wife had the pan fried cod and again was ok ( came with no vegetables) it was just ok but we did get a bowl of water for our dog.

So I haven’t actually gotten my food yet but, I ordered through Uber eats and because the restaurant delivers it themselves it does let you track the order as you normally would so I decided to call, and even though it was only maybe a 5 minute call the person I spoke too (I didn’t catch the name) was absolutely amazing with me, I often go through brain fart moments where I just lose complete track of thought, and I am also autistic so I really struggle talking to people anyway as I get really nervous, but they gave me my chance to think about what I was saying and was patient with me, and helped me with what I needed, and I appreciate it so much, like I isad I haven’t got the food yet as this was only 5 minutes ago but I can already tell it’s going to be great, to whoever you are thankyou so much, I know you probably don’t think you did a lot but from my past experiences having to call restaurants being so horrible with them talking back to me like I’m stupid you honestly made it easier, if anyone is reading this wondering if you should order from here my opinion is yes simply from the great customer service! Again thankyou!

Lovely pub. Very friendly and the food is excellent. Had the roast dinner and the specials on 2 separate occasions and both days were great

Great little pub with a good selection of beers and spirits. Food is lovely and made on the premises. The people who run the pud are such lovely and friendly people. Would recommend if visiting the area.

Enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tea in the Mainsail Restaurant after a stroll around Carsington Water. Great value and fabulous sandwiches, cakes and proper scones with a generous helping of clotted cream.

Popped in for lunch today, realized we had been a few years ago. Food, drink & service was excellent!! Highly recommend if you are in the area. Been in the area for past week, & we certainly had saved the best til last. Big thanks

Normally very good but unable to book a table on their website for a birthday. We are very local, looks closed up and no cars in the car park every time we pass.