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Oak Room - The Duncombe Arms, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Award-winning

The Duncombe Arms

4.6
4.6
2254 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Come inside and enjoy a roaring log fire, sample our excellent range of beers and wines or enjoy fabulous food from our award-winning chef Scott Law. Or in the summer you can laze in our large garden overlooking the view to Worthy Island Wood.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–20:30 Sun 18:00–19:30
  • Phone number
    01335 324275
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Law
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Ashbourne
  • Cross Street
    MAIN ROAD ELLASTONE DE6 2GZ
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambience

  • Derbyshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Derbyshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Derbyshire

    Romantic

  • Derbyshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Lively

  • Derbyshire

    British

  • Derbyshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duncombe Arms offers an inviting blend of cozy charm and culinary excellence. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "fantastic attentive service," with dishes like Tarte Tatin and lobster Arnold Bennett earning high praise. The atmosphere is both "welcoming and comfortable," making it a top choice for memorable dining experiences.

2,254 Reviews
  1. Holly

    Birmingham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Really disappointing meal from start to finish , we asked for a side of pigs in blanket put they were under cooked so asked for them to be given more time in the oven and for the bacon to be crispy, which I’m return that wasn’t the case.My husband‘s steak came and it had a large amount of fat we asked them to to replace the steak with a better cut of meat and we got question whether we just wanted the fat removed we had to point out the fact that I myself had a nice cut of steak, so why didn’t my husband have the same? They then decided to cook another steak which by that point my dinner had gone cold and I was sat eating on my own with my husband watching me then when my husband’s returned I then had to sit and watch him eat his which for a birthday meal paying over £33 for a steak each he’s just really really disappointing by this point my husband decided he didn’t want a desert which I didn’t blame him. When asked at the end, how our night & meal was we raised our concerns and disappointment to still to be told they will inform the manager on feedback but he he never came over to talk to us or offer any free drinks or discount on our meal which was over £160 so we left very disappointed and will not be returning in a hurry not the surprise birthday meal I had planned for my husband !

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  2. Sue

    Derbyshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm & welcoming ambience, staff attentive & friendly, our food choices were attractive and delicious ! Thoroughly enjoyed our impromptu meal booked after Xmas shopping - just the ticket.

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  3. Matt

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing customer service, delicious food and comfortable accommodation. Would highly recommend.

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  4. Marion

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food beautifully presented and very attentive staff. We thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant menu and I particularly enjoyed the cranberry and orange trifle

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  5. Christine

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming environment with an excellent menu to suit every budget. A comprehensive wine list and extremely tasty food. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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  6. Deborah

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful building and friendly staff, but very overpriced food

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  7. Matthew

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit & won’t be my last. First time my son has come with us to a decent restaurant, 11 years old he had mussels, sirloin and a chocolate fondant. Loved everything he ate. Comte gougere- phenomenal!! Snacks through to dessert all cooked & presented well, can tell they use quality ingredients and have a kitchen team that can cook. Servers all polite and friendly. As a chef it’s hard to go out to eat and enjoy it however the Duncombe arms delivered great food, friendly unintrusive service at good value (£75 each snacks, 3 courses with service charge and tip too)

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  8. John

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent, good choice, well cooked and hot! Staff always extremely helpful, service very good. We have lost faith with eating out over the last 4 years but The Duncombe Arms delivers every time. Highly recommend.

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  9. Rachael

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service beautifully presented tasteful food contend staff c

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  10. Lisa

    Derbyshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good here, great service, beautiful meal, the tarte tatin is THE BEST!! It was my birthday and the staff wished me happy birthday at different times and presented me with a chcolate board at the end of the meal.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Duncombe Arms

The Duncombe Arms, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2GZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross Street
    MAIN ROAD ELLASTONE DE6 2GZ
  • Area
    Ashbourne
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–20:30 Sun 18:00–19:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Law
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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