Explore Derbyshire's most popular restaurants this festive season, based on real customer bookings analysed by OpenTable.
Derbyshire diners are helping shape the region’s go-to restaurant list, thanks to 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 the restaurants that attract the most bookings.

5. The Bluebell, Church Lane, South Wingfield
The Bluebell, which was named as one of the UK’s best outdoor dining venues by OpenTable, is another of the most frequently booked restaurants across Derbyshire. Photo: Google

6. The Galleon Steakhouse & Restaurant, St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield
The Galleon Restaurant & Steakhouse scores 4/5 based on 703 Tripadvisor reviews including this from 253UZmel: "Visited as a family. The service was excellent, food was better than we could have hoped. Everything was cooked to perfection and quickly." Photo: Google

7. Stones, Matlock
Stones Restaurant has a 4.8/5 rating based on 340 Google reviews. One customer said: “Amazing menu and great value for what we ate, everything was so delicious.” Photo: Google

8. Dovecote Restaurant
The recently refurbished Dovecote Restaurant offers refined British and European menu, overlooking the local golf course. It scored 4.8/5 in 2183 reviews. One reviewer said: "Amazing food in a beautiful setting." Photo: Submitted


