Photograph: Wetton Mill

Places to Eat & Drink in the Peak District

Walk to our village pub or it’s a short drive to local restaurants, other cosy pubs, farmshops and cafes

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red lion inn

Our popular friendly local at just a two minute stroll. Great beers and light bites. 

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denstone hall farmshop

Worth a visit, this popular speciality deli and farm shop stocks a hugely varied product range. With award-winning tea-room and cafe.

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Ramblers Retreat

A delightful ‘must visit’ quirky restaurant in the unique woodland setting of Dimmingsdale. Well worth seeking out in conjunction with a stroll or hike along beautiful woodland trails.

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mehek Indian restaurant

Very highly rated for it’s service together with excellent quality Indian and Bangladesh cuisine and at a less than 10 min drive from Croft House Barn.

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Duncombe Arms

A stylish country gastropub serving award-winning modern British food made with seasonal and local produce, in a relaxed village setting on the edge of the Peak District.

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The Talbot

A traditional village pub in Alton, serving home-cooked food, local ales and drinks, with a welcoming beer garden overlooking the River Churnet.

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Thai Siam

A popular Thai restaurant in Leek serving authentic Thai dishes, with a relaxed atmosphere and takeaway also available.

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country kitchen

A welcoming country café near Leek, serving seasonal, locally sourced food and a great choice for breakfast, lunch, brunch or a relaxing coffee stop.

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Jim's Plaice

An award-winning, friendly fish and chip shop and café serving freshly cooked fish and chips, pizzas, burgers, breakfasts and homemade treats.

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Chennai Indian Cuisine

A stylish Indian restaurant in the heart of Leek, offering a wide selection of Indian and Asian dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

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the bowling green steakhouse

Delicious well-presented food and attentive service at reasonable prices. Always a popular restaurant for good reason. Breakfasts through to evening meals.

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The Jervis Arms

A family-run village pub set beside the River Hamps, offering good food and drinks in a relaxed countryside setting, and welcoming both children and dogs.

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Lamplight Restaurant

A family-run restaurant in the historic centre of Ashbourne, offering international cuisine in a charming building full of original character.

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hetty's tea room

A beautifully restored heritage building in a gorgeous canal-side setting at Froghall. Very popular and excellent food, especially when combined with a stroll by the Churnet Canal.

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Black Lion Inn

A characterful historic village pub in the heart of Butterton, serving modern, locally sourced food in a cosy Peak District setting.

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The Lighthouse Restaurant

A relaxed fine-dining restaurant in the Derbyshire countryside, offering seasonal tasting menus inspired by local produce and flavours from around the world.

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