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Been to matlock numerous times nice to see this place open had a lotus crunch waffle which was delicious with a hot chocolate 🍫

I have no idea why the TA reviews of this lovely restaurant are so few and far apart! We have eaten there several times over the recent past - each meal has been well cooked and beautifully presented. A really talented Chef. Much of the hotel and both of the restaurants have been massively changed and improved over the past 2 years, at no little cost. The menus are relatively short but with sufficient choice for a very tasty Sunday lunch. Good choice of wines - by the glass too. We had pre-lunch drinks on the sunny terrace; our meal was served in the Gallery restaurant and we ended with coffee in the Library Bar. Go and enjoy!

Divine eating experience. We booked for a birthday occasion and we were treated a special culinary journey. Impossible, almost, to choose a favourite course from our tasting menus; the quality was so high. Pulled pork canapés, seared sea bass, roast rump of lamb, all fabulous. We both thought the Gruyère royal was exquisite, creamed and served with a pickled grape; perfect. Portion sizes were spot on. Taster menus can sometimes be challenging! This was just right. The wine list was short but excellent, we went for the Amarone which was superb. Deep and peppery, it went well with all the courses. The service was top class. Attentive but not intrusive. All the staff were happy, polite and professional. Happy to engage in conversation and a real credit to the establishment. It’s a drive from Saddleworth but well worth it. We’ll be back!

So good we went back the following night! The food was lovely but mostly it was the staff that made the place. They were friendly, made us feel welcome and couldn’t do enough for us. I booked based on reviews having never been there before and it was so good we booked and went back the following night. Highly recommend. All our meals were really nice and great choice and value for money. I would recommend booking! If I’m in the area I’ll be back!

Nice pint - nice inside pub - friendly people

Disappointing, that's the word that comes to mind. Very busy, clearly well liked, fish was cooked OK and the sausage was tasty BUT I've never had chips that taste of nothing before. We couldn't understand it, maybe it was brand new oil, but they tasted of nothing, almost as if they were fried in water. And the less said about the mushy peas the better. Overall not what we were expecting.

Called in for a lovely lunchtime snack.

No one answers the phone, they don't send the delivery orders and if you do go in they're rude. Reading replies from subway on other reviews they always ask for you to call the store, no one picks up

Here in Matlock for the weekend. All the pubs n bars busy and couldn’t get served so called here. Even though it was packed we got served and a seat. Karaoke 🎤 on with everyone in high spirits and singing along. Great atmosphere in a world 🌍 with so much bad going on. Good for the owner for bringing good fun and happiness. Your mum is supportive & cool too !!

Stopped for a quick lunch, the service and food were spot on. Add this to a lovely view on a sunny day it was a great lunch spot if visiting the area.

We stopped here after a morning of walking for a spot of lunch and a pint and we were very pleasantly surprised. Lovely food, massive portions and some amazing staff. If you're around, do make sure you visit.

The service was on point all staff were very friendly and helpful,special shout out to Jessie ,had one of the best beef burgers I have ever had ,would deffinatley reccommend

Great meals (pies) and a wonderful dessert as suggested by Toni, very good experience and Toni was a perfect host, look forward to coming again

Lovely shop, quality produce, plenty of choice, could have spent a fortune, it’s pricey but well worth a visit. It was very busy and we went in the week so must be popular with the locals

Great pub with great beer and food. Comfortable and warm