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.placeholder image
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.

The top 10 hottest restaurants in Derbyshire this December, based on real customer bookings

Discover the top 10 hottest restaurants in Derbyshire this December, based on real customer bookings.

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.

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.

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