The best restaurants serving British food in Derbyshire Dales East Midlands

Where to start? The overall experience at the Merchant's Yard was excellent. The place has a fantastic atmosphere, with a nice bar area and a comfortable seating area, with table generously spaced. Personnel is very friendly and attentive, cannot fault them. We sat at the bar initially for a drink and the opportunity to browse the menu. Once we were ready our drinks were carried to the table, without even asking. We ordered scallops and duck breast as mains, both outstanding! Puddings, cheesecake and treacle tart, were equally delicious. Considering the quality of the food the price is extremely reasonable, and this applies also to the wine. I really do not know where the negative reviews are coming from. We will be back for sure!!!

On entering the historic building, sympathetically brought up to date, we were met with a warm welcome and shown to a table. The autumn menu seemed to cater for all tastes, with a particularly interesting selection of starters, some traditional, some more " in vogue". The mains included options for those with dietary needs, along with fairly traditional dishes given an exciting interpretation. Personally, I'd not normally pick chicken on a menu as it's too everyday, but I opted for the chicken kyiv with the chef's magic touch and was suitably impressed. Desserts were equally imaginative and I felt compelled to try one, despite the generous portions already consumed. The wine list again catered for all tastes, with a good selection of " by the glass" possibilities. The staff were both friendly and efficient and the overall experience a delight.

Stayed in the village for a long weekend and popped in a couple of times. The first for takeaway coffee which was delicious, and the cafe looked very inviting and welcomed dogs, so we went back for breakfast on our last day. The bacon and sausage baps were brimming, and my husband had a full english. I opted for a teacake trying to be good and avoiding the very tempting crossaints and cakes. Highly recommend if in the area.

Last minute break for my birthday mid-week in November. Stayed room 2. Good points - checkin easy, very professional and friendly staff, room was clean, spacious, bed was comfortable, nice large bathroom with toiletries in the bathroom. Delicious vanilla choux pastries left in room Not so good - very noisy from what appeared to be plumbing from the next room , very hot on the night and difficult to get windows open Restaurant- exceptional service, nice ambience. We had the seasonal 3 courses which were delicious.

We had our Walking Football club get together at the Gate . 35 of us , dont know how they managed to get all those meals served ,lovely and hot . Really tasty, brilliant service. Also nice to see a local bitter on sale too !! We will be back as a couple soon

Went on a very wet day so they weren't busy but both members of staff were lovely.food was cooked well.will definitely go again.

We stayed in our motorhome in the car park Friday night. Had a wonderful curry with pickle tray which was to die for. Great service and very welcoming. We woke up peckish and decided to get the Okeover breakfast, OMG it was easily the best breakfast we have ever eaten. All amazing quality produce and will be returning. Can't rate highly enough.

We initially found the pub while looking for somewhere to stay in our van. Very reasonable rates. The booking was last minute but this was no problem. A quiet rural spot with hard standing pitches in the winter months. Facilities were clean and close to the camp area. The pub was warm and cosy with a wide range of food choices which were reasonably priced. Matt was particularly friendly and helpful and was one of the reasons we decided to turn one night into three. A great location for walking and brilliant to return to for a cosy night out. We will definitely be back!

The friendly, dog-welcoming atmosphere, paired with the thoughtful service like biscuits for your dog, really adds to the charm. The pub's popularity, evident by the booked tables, and the tempting menu make it clear that you'll want to book ahead next time. A classic cozy pub experience, especially with such attention to both customers and their pets!

We booked in for 3 nights from a Monday to a Wednesday on a bed and breakfast basis. We were aware that there would be no evening restaurant service for the first two nights. The location and grounds are beautiful and the front line staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Unfortunately the bed in our room was very uncomfortable - for a lightweight person the mattress was extremely hard with no give in it at all. As a result I had no sleep on the first night and was in a lot of pain by the morning, so much so that we reluctantly decided to end our stay. In accordance with the terms and conditions we were liable for the full cost, which we understood, and we paid without any fuss. However, as there seemed to be no other guests in residence at the time it was clear that our late cancellation had no impact on the ability to re- sell the accommodation to someone else, and I believe that meeting us half way with the costs would have been reasonable in the interests of good customer relations. We were offered another room but obviously the mattress was likely to be the same. I know everyone has different needs and there have been some very favourable reviews but I can only tell of my own experience. Our breakfast was well served and prepared but the choice was limited for a hotel of this standard - there did not seem to be any pastries/croissants on the menu.

Lovely food/drinks and friendly staff.

Stopped here whilst on a van journey across the UK. We picked this place largely in hopes of staying the night in the carpark and the staff were very welcome and happy for us to do this. We also picked this pub in particular as we saw there was Indian style cuisine on the menu and what we had was delicious. The Indian fish and chips were lovely, as was the chicken tikka masala. As soon as we entered the pub, the staff were lovely. Matt (I think was his name!) greeted us, kept the drinks flowing, had great recommendations and was easy to chat with. To summarise, anything we needed was provided, and we were left very happy. As a bonus, we didn't know they opened for breakfast, so had a great breakfast meal before heading south on our journey. I would drive through this way again just for the pub, so thanks very much!

We come to Tideswell several times in a year and always book a table at The Anchor inn. Lots of choice where to eat here, but the Anchor never disappoints. I'm a bit of a soup connoisseur, so decided to try Steph's Vegetable soup and it was so tasty and chucky. Loved it! Had the mussels next which were cooked delightfully in a creamy sauce. All the staff work hard to make it feel like home from home and totally succeed. Thank you again for such and enjoyable meal, made more perfect by celebrating with friends, who were equally impressed. See you soon guys. Thanks Saul

Our choice of the tea cottage for a light lunch turned out to be a great one. The menu isn’t long but it doesn’t need to be because there is plenty of choice and freshness and quick service are the hallmarks. Delightful, apart from the difficulty parking.

Staff members very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious! We would definitely come again. Reasonable prices , you really need to try the Bakewell Latte