Christmas is the time for festivities and indulgence, and what better way to celebrate good times - and good food - by dining at local restaurants?
This festive season, why not explore Derbyshire's most popular restaurants, based on real customer bookings analysed by OpenTable.
Derbyshire diners are helping shape the region’s go-to restaurant list, with OpenTable’s monthly analysis of nearly half a million global diner reviews.
The platform collects fresh reviews every month, sorts them by location and highlights restaurants that attract the most bookings.
Here are the top 10 restaurants according to OpenTable.

9. The Barrel Inn Bretton
This traditional 16th century country inn, located in the heart of the Peak District, is a hit with diners, carrying a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 294 reviews. | The Barrel Inn Bretton

10. The Galleon Steakhouse & Restaurant, St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield
This eatery scores 4.7 out of 5 based on 1293 reviews. A recent diner was impressed with 'very good service, welcoming staff and lovely food'. | Google

11. The Three Cottages, Chesterfield
The Three Cottages, a pub and restaurant at Mansfield Road in Hasland rounds out the list with a 4.5 rating out of 5 star from 553 reviews. | Google


