62 must-visit lunch spots in Derbyshire and Peak District for 2025

These are 62 of the best restaurants, pubs and cafes to visit for lunch across Derbyshire and the Peak District in 2025.

If you’re heading into Derbyshire and the Peak District for a day trip over the coming months, and you’re searching for somewhere to stop for lunch, then look no further.

We asked our readers to pick their favourite places to stop for a midday meal across the county – meaning you can plan ahead knowing that these pubs, restaurants and cafes have been recommended by locals.

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The full list can be found below, and the eateries are not ranked in any particular order – will you be visiting any of these places in 2025?

9. Bottle and Thyme, Elder Way, Chesterfield

Kirsty Jones Alvey recommended Bottle and Thyme and Sorbo Lounge. Photo: Brian Eyre

10. The Grouse Inn, Longshaw

Mark Lowe said: “Grouse Inn at Froggatt Edge - absolutely stunning views and amazing food.” Photo: Google

11. The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Netherends, Baslow

Kevin Cowley recommended the Wheatsheaf at Baslow. Photo: Brian Eyre

12. Several suggestions

Philip Jones recommended the Peak Edge Hotel and Red Lion Restaurant outside Chesterfield, The Peacock at Barlow, Pesto at the Peacock in Oakerthorpe, the Ashford Arms at Ashford in the Water, The George at Hathersage and The Maynard at Grindleford. Photo: Brian Eyre

62 delicious must-visit lunch spots in Derbyshire and Peak District for 2025

These are 62 of the best restaurants, pubs and cafes to visit for lunch across Derbyshire and the Peak District in 2025.

9. Bottle and Thyme, Elder Way, Chesterfield

10. The Grouse Inn, Longshaw

11. The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Netherends, Baslow

12. Several suggestions

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