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!
All main courses are served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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 2,136 people are saying
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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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
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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.
2,136 Reviews
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Tracey
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
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 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First visit since refurbishment. Very impressive, excellent service as usual.
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Pauline
Derbyshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 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 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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