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.
9. Deacon's Bank, 9 Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0HL
Deacon's Bank is the final Derbyshire restaurant to feature in the Michelin Guide - winning praise for their “ambitious dishes with a creative edge.” | Jason Chadwick
10. The Pack Horse, 3-5 Market Street, Hayfield, High Peak SK22 2EP
This ‘true village local’ is based around 1 hour 20 minutes from Derby city centre. The Pack Horse in Hayfield was rated in the Michelin Guide for ‘hearty pub dishes with a refined edge’. | Jason Chadwick