10 Restaurants and Pubs
In order to help you plan your holiday here are some of our favourites...
The Coach House Restaurant and Bar at Sandybrook
The Coach House at Sandybrook Country Park, near Ashbourne has a growing reputation for excellent food, is family friendly and in the summer months you can sit outside in the cobbled courtyard.
The Forester's Inn at Darwin Forest
Located on Darwin Forest Country Park, a friendly welcome awaits you and your family in the Forester’s Inn. Home cooked food, entertainment most nights, take away food is available, family friendly.
Bramhalls, Ashbourne
Just B bistro and bar at Bramhalls in Ashbourne has been awarded a coveted AA rosette for its exquisite food. The menu changes regularly, with an ever-changing specials board showing fresh fish and seasonal delicacies.
The Red Lion Pub and Bistro, Stone Edge
Not far from Darwin Forest, this recently refurbished pub and bistro specialises in local produce and seafood. The bar also serves guest ales from micro breweries. Thursday nights are Jazz Nights with live music.
Square and Compass, Darley Bridge
Traditional 18th Century Inn, Good value home cooked food, from light meals to a full a la carte menu. Meals are served seven days a week
Bentley Brook, Fenny Bentley, near Ashbourne
Award winning pub with traditional beers and good quality bar food. Outside seating for warm weather, children's play area.
The Old Coach House, Tissington
The award winning tea rooms are situated in the beautifully renovated Coach House to Tissington Hall, set in the beautiful village of Tissington.
Coach and Horses, Fenny Bentley, nr Ashbourne
A smart pub with a very friendly cosy atmosphere with a good selection of real ales. Seating in the garden or on the terrace for summer days. Vegetarian food available. (Tel 01335 350246)
The Grouse and Claret
A lovely family restaurant at Rowsley, not far from Darwin Forest. Open all day, 7 days a week. Tel 01629 733233
Indian Restaurants
There are many local Indian restaurants, some offering free delivery to Darwin Forest. Try The Shalimar at Darley Dale (a few minutes from Darwin Forest) (01629 735999), The Balti in Matlock Bath (01629 55069), The Maazi in Matlock (01629 582534).
