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.
It is a simple loop. Diners book, enjoy their meal, and share their thoughts. OpenTable listens and turns that activity into useful rankings that help locals and visitors find new favourites across the county.
The monthly update has become a reliable snapshot of what Derbyshire food lovers are choosing right now. From casual dining to special-occasion restaurants, the list reflects real-time habits, not long-term hype.
Anyone curious about this month’s most booked restaurants in Derbyshire can see the full list on OpenTable.
1. The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone
The Duncombe Arms is a beautiful, traditional country pub situated at the heart of the lovely rural village of Ellastone on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border. Located on the edge of the Peak District near the towns of Ashbourne and Uttoxeter it is a great place to visit providing a delightful setting in which to enjoy a drink, some lovely food, as well as a chat with friends or family. Photo: Google
2. Cavendish Restaurant, Chatsworth House
Enjoy a delectable afternoon tea served on beautiful Wonderlust Wedgwood tea ware or a locally sourced and passionately prepared three course set lunch menu. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Chatsworth Kitchen, Matlock
Nestled in the village of Rowsley on the edge of the Peak District, Chatsworth Kitchen celebrates quality, seasonal dishes sourced from the estate and our community of farmers, producers and makers from across the Derbyshire Dales. Photo: Gill Turple
4. The Barrel Inn, Bretton
This pub is also among Derbyshire’s most booked places to eat. A traditional Derbyshire inn with a five counties view! Photo: Google