Dining in Derbyshire is a joy thanks to the numerous acclaimed restaurants in the Peak District and beyond.
Food experts at Michelin Guide have named their top 10 eateries in Derbyshire, placing these local gems among the top rated in the UK.
What started life out in 1927 as a hotel guide, The Michelin Guide, has over the decades become a ‘food bible’ whose publication is highly anticipated by both restaurateurs and foodies alike.
Teams of chefs celebrate when their restaurants make the Michelin Guide, while eager foodies whip out their notebooks to add top rated restaurants to their ‘must-dine’ list.
Here are the top 10 Derbyshire restaurants and pubs that have been rated by Michelin inspectors. We have placed them in order of proximity to Derby city centre, so the closest one is at the top, while the furthest away from Derby are placed towards the end of the list.
1. The Lighthouse Restaurant, New Road, Boylestone, Ashbourne DE6 5AA
Located just 30 minutes from Derby city centre, The Lighthouse is described as the region’s ‘culinary beacon’ that offers ‘ambitious seasonal cooking'. Pictured is Chef Patron Jon Hardy who has been delighting locals since 2010. | The Lighthouse Restaurant | Jon Hardy
2. Stones Restaurant, 1 Dale Road, Matlock DE4 3LT
This pretty riverside restaurant is around 40 minutes away from Derby city centre. Michelin inspectors could not get enough of ‘attractive yet unfussy modern British dishes with Mediterranean flair’. | Google
3. The Bulls Head Restaurant & Pub, New Road, Holymoorside, Chesterfield S42 7EW
Located just 45 minutes away from Derby, The Bulls Head was rated for its ‘gastronomically adventurous’ offering with custom- and tasting-menus being lauded too. | Brian Eyre
4. The Peacock at Rowsley, Bakewell Road, Rowsley, Matlock DE4 2EB
Located around 50 minutes from Derby, this elegant restaurant serves traditional lunches and ‘adventurous’ dinners’. | Google