Award-winning Derbyshire restaurant teases ‘exciting’ spring refurbishment

The Tickled Trout Barlow, an acclaimed Derbyshire gastropub, prepares for a major refurbishment this April, promising an exciting new experience for diners.

One of Derbyshire’s top restaurants is gearing up for an exciting new chapter this spring.

The Tickled Trout Barlow is an award-winning gastropub around 35 miles away from Derby city centre.

The eatery announced a big change across social media, saying it was closing for 10 days starting from Monday, March 31, 2025.

During the first week of April, the restaurant will undergo an ‘exciting’ refurbishment.

There will still be a private dining area upstairs.

The full social post read: ‘We will be closed from Monday 31st March - Wednesday 9th April for a very exciting refurbishment of The Tickled Trout! So come on in and enjoy your last experience at The TT as you know it, and keep an eye out for some exciting updates on what we have coming very soon!’

Fans of the current layout in The Tickled Trout have one week to enjoy the restaurant in its current state.

The proudly independent pub nestled in the idyllic Derbyshire village of Barlow is owned by Chriss Mapp.

Under his stewardship the pub has won several awards including the illustrious Best Pub Restaurant Chef at Craft Guild Of Chef Awards 2024.

Location: The Tickled Trout, 33 Valley Road, Dronfield S18 7SL

For more information click here: tickledtroutbarlow.com

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