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

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!

Best Sunday Roast I've ever had. Quaint characterful pub/restaurant friendly helpful staff highly recommend.

Revisted the Knockerdown on sunday to try their roast dinners. The portion size is massive, and the beef was so tender and pink just the way we all like it. The gravy was delicious, and you can tell its homemade. It was just a pity that we had no room for puddings. The service was excellent from start with a genuine, warm welcome from the manager to the moment we left.

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.

Lovely Sunday lunch for a good price. But a small dessert bowl of vege between two seemed quite mean! Possibly we were given a bowl intended for a single diner by mistake as others seemed to be treated more generously!

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.