The Dovecote Restaurant

Name: The Dovecote Restaurant
Address: Morley Hayes Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE7 6DG
Telephone: 01332 780480
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2134 Reviews

£41 and over

European

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

Exciting times here at The Dovecote, we are having a refurbishment!

This affects reservations made between 17th Feb and 7th March, Opening hours will remain the same, however we will be moving the restaurant into our Granary Loft function suite while we carry out the works. Access will be through our function entrance.

Unfortunately during this period there will be no disabled access or disabled toilets.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back, customers old and new and hope you love the refurbishment as much as we do!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
European, British
Hours of Operation
Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00–12:30 Lunch Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 14:00–16:00 Dinner Fri–Sun 18:30–21:00
Phone number
01332 780480
Website
http://www.morleyhayes.com/page/dovecote-restaurant.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG
Area
Derby
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Rare breed pork loin
black pudding | celeriac | capers
Traditional roast British turkey
chipolata sausage wrapped in bacon | chateau potato | brussel sprouts | lemon, sour dough and pine nut stuffing
Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef
Yorkshire pudding | gravy
Fillet of stonebass
garlic puree | brown shrimps | pickled grapes | red wine sauce
Truffle arancini
wild mushrooms | parsley | pecorino v

Puddings

Mrs Allsop's own recipe homemade Christmas pudding
brandy sauce or vanilla ice cream v
Grand Marnier panna cotta
orange and thyme | brown butter madeleine
Coffee eclair
caramel | salted almond ice cream v
British cheese
quince jelly | grapes | biscuits | crackers

Speciality Coffee and Loose Leaf Teas

Lavazza Coffee

Americano£3.65
Floater Coffee£3.90
Hot Chocolate£4.10
Cappuccino£3.85
Café Latte£3.85
Cafetiere£3.30
Espresso£3.40
Double Espresso£3.95

Tea From Lulin Teas

£3.30

Posh Earl Grey
French Vanilla
Citrus Ginger
Derbyshire Tea
First Flush Darjeeling
Pure Green Tea
Three Mint
Assam TGFOP
Fruit 'n Berry

What 2,134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Derbyshire
Best Overall
Derbyshire
Best Food
Derbyshire
Best Service
Derbyshire
Best Ambience
Derbyshire
Best Value
Derbyshire
Great for brunch
Derbyshire
Good for business meals
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Romantic
Derbyshire
Great for scenic views
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dovecote Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with exceptional food and impeccable service. Guests enjoy "fantastic champagne breakfasts," "delicious Sunday lunches," and "beautifully presented" meals. The staff is "friendly and attentive," creating a "lovely atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. The venue boasts "beautiful decor," enhancing the overall experience.

2,134 Reviews

T
Tracey
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Assistant manager so attentive and took time to chat, this was so nice.
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Jean
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my daughters birthdsy and we also invited 2 friends ,service and food couldn't be faulted Really enjoyable morning treat
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RobertK
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A warm and sincere welcome, a glass of Champagne and ample time to peruse the dinner and wine menu’s. Service was efficient, prompt and polished. The food was, without exception, beautifully presented and put together and cooked perfectly. A wonderful evening in a sumptuous restaurant.
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John
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit since refurbishment. Very impressive, excellent service as usual.
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Pauline
Derbyshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice meal food was excellent been here many times now and will definitely return
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Ian
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
top class food service great looks great the room will be going again
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Michelle
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always staff are fabulous and we’re always looked after and made to feel special
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jonathan VIP
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice inside, wasn't too busy at all, food served quickly and was of a great standard, well worth trying if you are in the area.
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Melissa
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dovecote is a lovely restaurant! The food was delicious, a good size, not too much. All of the staff are lovely and very welcoming. The dinner was well paced, and there was a great variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. I’d recommend the orange wine, especially if you like rosé that isn’t too sweet.
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EileenP
Derbyshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon Tea in the newly refurbished Dovecote Restaurant was outstanding. Delicious food, beautifully presented and served by lovely, attentive staff. Something which we will certainly want to repeat.
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The Dovecote Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2134 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG

Additional information

Area
Derby
Hours of Operation
Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00–12:30 Lunch Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 14:00–16:00 Dinner Fri–Sun 18:30–21:00
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
European, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.morleyhayes.com/page/dovecote-restaurant.html
Phone number
01332 780480

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Starters

Traditional smoked salmon

Squash veloute

Chicken liver parfait

Smoked feta

Mains

Rare breed pork loin

Traditional roast British turkey

Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef

Fillet of stonebass

Truffle arancini

Puddings

Mrs Allsop's own recipe homemade Christmas pudding

Grand Marnier panna cotta

Coffee eclair

British cheese

Speciality Coffee and Loose Leaf Teas

Lavazza Coffee

Americano£3.65

Floater Coffee£3.90

Hot Chocolate£4.10

Cappuccino£3.85

Café Latte£3.85

Cafetiere£3.30

Espresso£3.40

Double Espresso£3.95

Tea From Lulin Teas

Posh Earl Grey

French Vanilla

Citrus Ginger

Derbyshire Tea

First Flush Darjeeling

Pure Green Tea

Three Mint

Assam TGFOP

Fruit 'n Berry

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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