Here are some of our recommendations, based on the places that we like to go to, and more importantly, based on the experiences of our guests. As you will appreciate, circumstances can change at any ‘eating out’ venue. These suggestions can only be a starting point, so please check out websites and menus - talk to the proprietors, and decide if the venue will be right for your group.
Booking strongly advised for all larger groups eating
out at any of these venues.
Pubs, bistros and a sprinkling of restaurants
Top choice
The Rose and Crown, Mayfield, Ashbourne
01335 342498
www.pickledginger.co.uk
top quality cuisine from a top chef, in a country pub. Fair prices, straightforward
surroundings. Caters well for groups. Very convenient for Dove Farm –
approx 3 miles away.
Top choice
The Cock Inn, Clifton, ashbourne DE6 26J
01335 342654
Unpretentious atmosphere, friendly landlords, good pub food– play area
on site and another just across the road. – approx 4 miles
The Tavern, Denstone
01889 590847
Menus can be variable – convenient and popular for Sunday lunch –practically
marks the starting point of a walk that goes on to Dimmingsdale, along disused
railway line.
The Shire Horse, Wyaston DE6 2DQ
01335 342714
Traditional country inn, with quality food. Good for Sunday lunches.
The Shoulder of Mutton, Osmaston, Ashbourne
01335 334371
Traditional pub in picturesque village location. Quality, home prepared food
– groups catered for. Good.
The Bentley Brook, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne
01335 350278
www.bentleybrookinn.co.uk
award winning brewery and restaurant. Busy. Recent change in direction. Ever
growing reputation
The Coach House, Sandybrook Country Park, Buxton rd,
Ashbourne
DE6 2AQ 01335 343435
Attractive conversion of old building. Good food. Good disabled facilities.
Bramhalls, 6 Buxton rd, ashbourne DE6 1EX
01335 346158
Award winning cuisine (don’t expect to come away feeling full –
more about atmosphere!)
(Bramhalls) at The Crown, Marston Montgomery
01889 590541
Traditional and attractive country pub – bistro style cuisine
Tastes , Middle Cale, St john’s St, ashbourne
DE6 1GP
01335 300 305
www.tastesrestaurant.co.uk
Very atmospheric in converted cellars. Fine cusine. Unique ‘taster’
platters for starters.
The Dining Room, St Johns St, ashbourne DE6 1GP
01335 300666
www.thediningroomashbourne.co.uk
understated, with cuisine, that is something a bit special – also offers
‘tasting’ menus and cookery courses. Disabled access.
The Bluebell Inn, Buxton Road, Tissington
01335 350317
www.bluebelltissington.co.uk
this pub has steadily developed a high reputation for quality, family cooking.
Attention to special dietary needs and healthy eating for children.
Can get very busy during tourist season. Situated on A515.
The Green Man hotel, Ashbourne
01335 345783
Traditional English cooking. 2 bars. Disco in function room some Saturdays
The Lamplight, marketplace, Ashbourne DE6
01335 342279
www.the-lamplight.co.uk
Good food, quality ingredients and excellent service. Caters well for groups
The Dragon’s Nest, Market place, Ashbourne
01335 300546
Voted the best Cantonese restaurant in the Midlands.
Also take away. buffet Sunday lunch menu
Ashbourne Tandoori Restaurant, dig St Ashbourne
01335 348111
Popular, good quality Indian restaurant and take-away.
Tasnim Restaurant, high St, Rocester ST14 5JU
01889 590169
Good food. Friendly. Popular as takeaway. We suggest that tikka masala fans
ask for the less sweet version of this dish, when ordering at this restaurant.
The Ramblers Retreat, Dimmingsdale,
Alton ST10 4BX
01538 702730
Something for the walkers! – Dimmingsdale is a hidden jewel of Staffordshire
woodland pathways – far from the madding crowd of dovedale (still can
be very busy for Sunday lunches.) Also teas and snacks
The Izaac Walton hotel, Ilam
01335 350555
www.izaacwaltonhotel.com
Superb, dovedale location. Good food in the Haddon restaurant, but you pay
for the view.
We have only included eating out venues fairly close to home. If you are looking for something specific, not included here, please do not hesitate to get in touch, and we can suggest alternatives, further afield.
Tea rooms and cafes
The Old Coach House tea rooms, Tissington DE6 1RA
01335 350501
www.tissington-hall.com
award-winning tea rooms in a converted barn. Popular and busy, situated in
the centre of Tissington village.
Bennetts tea rooms, St John’s St, Ashbourne
01335 300394
www.bennettsirongate.co.uk
stylish, slightly retro feel to this tea room on the top floor, of bennett’s
– a small and eclectic department store. Can be busy – with slow
service.
(Bird’s) Gingerbread shop, St john’s st,
Ashbourne
01335 346753
Tasty cakes and pastries and light bites, cosy atmosphere
St John’s Street Gallery, St John’s st,
Ashbourne
01335 347425
www.sjsg.co.uk
wonderful, contemporary ambience. Home prepared food.
Cakes, teas and refined lunches. Just lovely.
Garden room café, Fairways garden centre, Clifton
DE6 2GN
01335 347900
Coffees, lunches, afternoon teas. Sunday roast. Light, airy and spacious surroundings.
Good disabled access.
Doveleys café and restaurant, Doveleys garden
centre, Denstone ST14 5BZ
01889 591999
Very popular for roast dinner lunches. Usual teas and light bites. Good disabled
access
The Garden Room, Byrkley Park, rangemore, nr Burton
on Trent
01283 716593
www.byrkleygardencentre.co.uk
highly popular with coach parties. Good food, hot and cold meals available
during all opening hours.
Special dining
Restaurant Gilmore, Beamhurst, Uttoxeter ST14 5DZ
01889 507100
www.restaurantgilmore.com
award winning – something special – a bit further to travel –
and a bit more money, but worth it, if it’s the dining experience you
want.
The Riversholme hotel, Rocester, Uttoxeter
01889 590900
www.riversholme.co.uk
Award winning dining. Special cuisine in stylish dining room. Restaurant open
tues – sat 7-9pm.
Callow Hall, Mapleton, Ashbourne
01335 300900
www.callowhall.co.uk
award winning restaurant and cuisine. Wonderful ambience of a family residence.
Exclusive Country hotel prices.
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Takeaway food
Sometimes, after a long day out – you just want to call in for fish and chips, or order in a takeaway. Some places will deliver to Ellastone, others are reluctant to, especially at buy times. Check with individual restaurants.
Fish and Chips
Ashbourne Fish Bar & Restaurant,
9 compton St, Ashbourne, Derbyshre DE6 1BX
01335 345700
(just along the paved area by Sainsbury’s, and left. Good)
Market Place Fish and chip restaurant
7 market place, Ashbourne Derbys DE6 1EU
01335 344780
(tucked away in the corner – very good chips, busy shop)
Trireme Fish bar and takeaway
47, High St Uttoxeter, Staffs ST14 7JQ
01889 568071
(on the corner, opposite Smithfield pub. Good)
Cods Corner
44 high St, Uttoxeter, Staffs ST14 7HT
01889 564282
Rocester Fish and Chip shop
84 High st., Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs ST14 5JU
01889 590993
(nearest to Dove Farm, but not the best)
Indian
Tasnim Indian Restaurant, Rocester, nr Uttoxeter
01889 590169
See Pubs and Restaurants for details
Nearest takeaway to Dove Farm and very good.
Kohi Noor Restaurant
19 Queen St, Uttoxeter, Staffs ST14 8HJ
01889 562153
(tucked away behind the market place. Good quality food, though over the years,
traditional flavours have been ‘modified’ for western palates!
Courteous and efficient service.)
Chinese
Dragon’s nest
41 Market Place, Ashbourne, Derby DE6 1EU
01335 300546
See pubs and restaurants for details
Pizza
Benny’s Pizza and Kebab house
21 Compton , Ashbourne, Derbys DE6 1BX
01335 346665
(next to Ashbourne Fish Bar)
Sergeant Pepper’s
7, Smithfield Road, Uttoxeter ST14 7LG
01889 566776
(just around the corner from Trireme fish and chips)
Indiana Takeaway
12 Carter St, Uttoxeter ST14 8EU
01889 564440
We have only included eating out venues fairly close to home. If you are looking
for something specific, not included here, please do not hesitate to get in
touch, and we can suggest alternatives, further afield.
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