The 14 best foods to try in Matlock Bath

Had a fantastic day here. The staff were fantastic. The in character staff were amazing and so friendly and knowledgeable. Special shout goes to Mel who showed us round one of the caves. She was fantastic and a real credit to you. So funny and knowledgable. There’s lots to do up there. The cable car ride is great. 2 caves to tour and plenty of fun for the kids on the play grounds. The cafe was brilliant. Had a lovely panini in there and some lovely cake. We came on a weekday outside of the school holidays and didn’t have to wait for anything. Lots of walking to be done and some is rather steep.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience here today. It was our first time visiting and had no idea what to expect, but what a day we had. I’ve come to write a review because I want to give recognition to Lorin, the lovely guy that did our Cavern tour. He was so helpful, approachable, and even took the time out to stay back and show us some fossils in the final cavern, because my autistic son’s special interest is dinosaurs. He was brilliant with both of my children and made the tour really quite special. Give this man a raise immediately HoA! 🥲🤣

Great couple of hours at least spent with great views . The Cave experience is informative and interesting. The cafe is very good with great selection at reasonable prices. parking is in the station carpark payable . Blue badge holders can pay for time and get an hour ontop free. It is a short walk to the cable car ticket office. Just be aware that the last 150yard to Ticket office is steep.

EXCELLENT! This is an interesting way to spend the day on your holiday! Excellent, very well manned cable carts to take you to the hill/mountain? At the top, you’re instantly met with more helpful staff full of information on where to go and what you can do. There’s two caves, both equally interesting totally made by the excellent curation and delivery or stories by the guides (Jordan and Bessie were first class). There’s two excellent play areas suitable for most ages (above toddler I think). Fabulous cafe, where we had excellent service by Sue plus the views were spectacular! I was super impressed they had a variety of gluten free vegan cakes (that were not the usual boring brownies!). They also had two bars ( one is the oldest licensed bar in Matlock). There’s also a Wombles building, a couple of lovely gift shops, lots of information, a pizza van and more. The views are incredible. Overall, this is great value for money and something the children will not forget.

Excellent place for the kids day out. Lots things to do and see. Nice cafe and play ground. Stunning views during the cable car and from the top. Most amazing mining tunnels and the guide was excellent

Heights of Abraham is a fantastic family destination—perfect for both toddlers and older kids, with plenty of land to explore, play areas, and exhibits to keep everyone entertained. We especially enjoyed the Wombles exhibition—it was fun and whimsical, and offered something a bit different. The views from the hilltop are absolutely lovely, trampling over the Derwent Valley and surrounding countryside, making the cable car ride all the more magical. The food was okay, but nothing to write home about—not quite matching the beauty of the surroundings. I was also disappointed that they didn’t have a chai latte on the drinks menu, and vegan soft serve ice cream wasn’t available—both would have been great choices to round off a lovely day. Admission is on the steep side: adult tickets cost about £25 online or £28.50 at the gate  . It felt quite expensive, especially for a shorter visit, but with a longer stay it might be more justifiable. Overall, it’s a beautiful and memorable place with a lot to offer families. With improvements to the food and drink options, it would be near-perfect!

Wonderful day out, perfect for dogs also, they are allowed everywhere but caverns and the Vista restaurant. Food a little pricey but picnic tables are everywhere for a packed lunch. The cable car stops half way up for stunning view pictures.

Fairly big pub known for its food although i only popped in for a beer. Serves ale but I was on the lager as it was a sunny day. It’s pleasant sat out front ( people watching and vibe) and the back (has an actual fishpond). Has.occasional live music. recommended! 🍻 🐠

Nice pub with a cosy atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful on allergies. I got the marinara pizza, which is technically incorrectly named because marinara doesn't have cheese on, but honestly that doesn't matter because it was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, I took a picture underneath a slice just to show it off. It had so much flavour: the parmesan, the tomato, and oregano and garlic. I couldn't stop eating it. I had a side salad with it too which worked well with it. I also had a rum and coke which was a really good price. I'd like more rum options; that's the only negative I have. If I'm in Matlock Bath again I'll definitely come back

I went on the recommendation of my son who said he had the best loaded fries here. It was a sunny Sunday so I knew it would be busy, so we booked a table online. Despite the place being absolutely rammed, we were served quickly and the staff were all friendly. The food was really good. Actually better than I was expecting. The loaded fries were indeed great and I had the chilli beef which was lovely. We ended up asking for takeaway boxes because we had a lot left. Prices were reasonable for where we were and what we got.

Great food at this pub and relaxed service just sit down like a normal pub and go order at bar. Monday to wednesday they have two pizzas for £20 in the evening and they are really fantastic pizzas good crisp base very good sauce also very good pepperoni. Crispy chilli beef was great with huge helping of beef and the satay curry was super! With lots of fresh veg and even had bonito flakes on the rice. Also, puddings were generous portions, really nice but we could have shared one. Could have come here for the whole holiday with how much variety they have on the menu.

Unfortunately the food wasn't edible at all I ordered the 10oz steak I asked for it well done but it was burnt and I couldn't get my steak knife through it. My wife ordered fish and chips when I went to the bar to complain about the steak the very pleasant member of staff asked what she could do ie a refund I was hungry and was told it would take a while for another steak. In the end I ordered fish and chips which was vile hardly any fish and all batter,my wife didn't eat all her fish as she said it wasn't nice. Then when I had to ask for the difference in price for the fish and chips and the steak which I feel should have been handled by a member of staff not myself. The staff were young and doing a great job under a very busy pub however I feel as though the place was very understaffed which may have been the reason for this poor visit. As a first time visitor i feel that you must improve your food and get more staff to cope.

Nipped in on a Sunday lunchtime. We sat outside in the courtyard with the fish pond which was really nice. Food was great, we had a big table and people ordered everything from burgers to Sunday roasts and everyone really enjoyed their food. Three of us had pizza and all of us were really impressed with them. Proper freshly made pizza and a step above what I was expecting from a lunch at a pub and all at really reasonable prices Would definitely return

Popped in here on a Friday afternoon. Pub was nice, sat in the back garden by the little waterfall and had fish and chips!, which were very nice. Quick service and friendly staff. Good stuff all round.

Food was awful , naan was uncooked , tarka dal tasted like water bland no taste at all , we were told it is authentic Indian food , but I can say no where near authentic Indian taste , just bland uncooked food .

The food is to die for, fresh and hot. Great staff are friendly and attentive. Parking is an issue, but there are plenty of car parks around Matlock Bath, the heights of Abraham being the closest, we went on our anniversary we did not book and where a le to get a table, it was busy so would recommend booking so not to be disappointed, they also do takeaway as well 😋

Food was amazing! Enough from one meal to feed two people easily. Prices are good for the quality of food. Best of all the staff were so happy to help. They offered made me a half chicken and half veg curry as they knew I was undecided. They also made my curry mild as I requested. Honestly staff went above and beyond.

I had a pleasure to dine out in this lovely place. It's a place where you can taste authentic Indian cuisine. The meal was delicious and supreme, fresh tasting and adjusted to tanginess preferences. The portions are generous, you won't leave hungry. The menu is varied, for sure you'll find something for your taste. Have a look at wine list - the wine recommended by the staff was ideal and one of the best I've ever had. All reasonably priced. The customer service was amazing, very friendly, helpful and professional staff- there was no problem to adjust hot intensity of the meal, swap some ingredients and get wine recommendations. On the top of that- the place itself. It's decorated in modern way but still cosy and you feel welcome. The decor is fabulous. Music just completes the whole atmosphere, connecting the sublime meal, delicious food smells, excellent taste, the restaurant decor all together. My recommendation is 10 out of 5, it's one of the best places I have dined out (it's not only about the excellent food but the whole place itself) and for sure I'll be back when I'm in the area. PS. The restaurant is moved to the corner building.

Delicious poppadoms and subtle pickes. We shared starters that were also delicious. We enjoyed our mains a lot, however the Makhani dish was tasty but had a slight flavour of Heinz tomato soup. The chicken Murgh Masala was great.

Lamb bhuna tasted very mediocre very bland and tasteless, Ive tasted better curry Asda curry for 1. Partners meal was very disapointing. will not be visiting again, if you want curry avoid this place because the food has no depth of flavour you would expect at a decent curry house.

I have been to the balti several times before when at its old premises. I came to meet friends for dinner and I'm not sure what's happened (and it seems my opinion differs from most other reviews) but I found it was no where near as nice as I remember. We were a group of 5 and had a mix of meals between us. I chose the tandoori chicken tikka and tarka daal. The chicken was cooked well and tasted good, came with a salad and vegetable sauce (incidentally tasted very similar to the aubergine dish my friend had) . I'd say nice but didn't particularly stand out. Tarka daal is usually one of my favourite dishes, however in my opinion this one was bland and lacked any depth. Similar reports across our entire group. None of the dishes seemed to have much flavour or spice (for taste or heat. I generally don't like things to hot but this was the extreme opposite). Service was nice albeit slow. General overall feeling... mediocre and better options can be found within the vicinity. Wouldn't say no to a meal here if invited, but wouldn't go out of my way to book another myself any time soon. Maybe it was an off night?

Really pleasant atmosphere, with delicious seafood. Hadn't booked popped in just to see if we could be seated. Experienced lovely fresh food. Shame the outdoor bit at the back isn't utilised for drinks seating, etc, as it's got a magical feel.

Superb seafood. Tasty and clearly fresh. Cooked and plated in view of you. Get the mixed fish grill, 4 pieces of the days fish. Would be great if they were able to seat people in the cave, but health and safety may not approve. The owner is obviously into her sea food and chooses only the best. This may affect the menu, but that will be great.

Lovely little restaurant, with excellent food. They catered well to my slightly complicated dietary requirements, and everyone in our group of 5 had a delicious meal. The fish was cooked perfectly (which I suppose you'd hope would be a bare minimum for a seafood restaurant but you can never be sure!). The desserts we had were also very good, as was the wine. The kitchen is open so you can see your food being prepared, and it looks reassuringly clean and tidy! Ian the chef seems like a nice bloke too, and made me feel like my dietary needs were no problem at all. The building itself is quirky, tucked away in a courtyard and built into the side of the cliff, so it almost reminds me of the places built into the caves in Granada, Spain!

I wanted to eat at a seafood restaurant. I found this via Google. I had the seafood platter to start. Very large portion. Plenty of delicious seafood, nice sauces... (Maybe needs another slice of bread to mop them). My wife had the calamari special and enjoyed them too. I then had the fish mixed grill. Lovely food again. Several fish, served with gambas and pan fried carrots and parsnips. My wife had the fish and chips which she enjoyed. We had great desserts to finish with. I had a carrot cake and my wife a cheesecake. They are both handmade. We don't visit the area often but if we do, we will pay this restaurant another visit. It's worth it.

The Seafood Cave really is a gorgeous gem that feels built on love and a focus on quality - quality ingredients, service, presentation, and a beautiful authentic interior with all its quirks. I still can’t get over how incredible our food was. With an open kitchen to see your food being prepared and a window to the lit up cave, it was such an enriching dining experience. The energy is amazing at this restaurant - and it goes to show when the chefs and waitress were so kind and joyful and couldn’t do enough for you. One of the best places I’ve been. The people and quality ingredients truly make it the gem it is.

The welcome we got was superb the specials were explained very clearly. The food was excellent and presented very well. We will definitely be back even though they are an hour and a half away from our house. Oh and they are most definitely OPEN

Came here a year ago and the seafood platter was amazing. Unfortunately things have gone down hill with new ownership. Ordered the same seafood platter expecting to come with grilled octopus, a mousse and samphire. Neither the octopus nor the samphire were there at all and a watery sauce was apparently the mousse. Cannot express how disappointing this was, and it wasn’t even mentioned when ordering we had to point this out. Mussels and scollops were over cooked and tiny and mushy. And the prawn Marie Rose was purple?! Wishing I ordered the steak now. Can’t believe how much this place has gone down hill, and even though they took £6 off our bill, it pales in significance to the £30 they charged for the platter. Do not recommend until this new ownership sort things out. Stay clear.

Absolutely fantastic food, don't be deceived by the outside as it needs a little updating, but once you're inside it's beautifully clean and great service. The food was all cooked to order and tasted deliciously fresh, the meat was moist and tender and the sauces were beautifully seasoned, not at all too salty. The chef himself came to check we were enjoying our meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and would gladly come back again ASAP!

I recently visited New China Rose in Matlock Bath, and it was a fantastic experience all around. The quality of the food was excellent — everything tasted fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavour. There was a wide range of dishes to choose from, and we were truly spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a fan of classic favourites or want to try something new, there’s something for everyone on the menu. The service was equally impressive: fast, friendly, and attentive. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Located right in the heart of Matlock Bath, it’s in an ideal spot whether you’re exploring the area or just passing through. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Highly recommended for anyone craving great Chinese cuisine in a lovely setting!

One of the best Chinese meals we've had in a long time. The satay sauce is amazing. I can recommend this restaurant. Don't let the exterior fool you, inside it is nice and cosy. The food is excellent.

Good Chinese restaurant with friendly staff and not expensive. Duck fried rice had nice and crispy duck. Ginger and spring onion beef has nice fresh ginger slices, usual Chinese beef. Rice side portion was a bit small.

Lovely restaurant on the first floor of the building. Decorated with Chinese regalia to enhance the experience. Great service from lovely staff. Food was very average and the Tsingtao beer tasted very wishy washy - like a catering version.

Everything was great! They had a great range of veggie/ vegan dishes, the food tasted fresh, it was served very hot and all round delicious! The service was friendly and efficient too. Will be back if we are ever in the peaks again!

Very dirty and tired looking outside and even more so inside. Dirty table cloth and very dirty carpet our feet felt like they was sticking to it. The carpet to the stairs going up is just shocking. The food was average, the prawns in the chow main and the chicken in the curry was rubbery. Chips was OK salt and pepper but some other taste to them as well that i couldn't place.

Me and my wife was working around the area for a week and we was on your break so we said we will come again for good old fish and chips. Great service with a smile and a good atmosphere. Good times

Best fish and chips ever!!! It was a very busy day but they only had two girls serving in the takeaway yet staff in the restaurant area were stood around watching! Will definitely go again! Once served staff were very friendly and helpful

First time visiting Tuckers and was very impressed! Gluten free chips and friendly service. We even ordered another portion of the chips as they were so tasty! Dog friendly and went the extra mile with a free sausage for him that they had spare. Will be visiting again and letting my gluten free friends know about this hidden treasure! We finished off with ice creams, (we ate the chips too quick to take a photo!)

Fantastic fish and chips. Service was super quick. Matlock as usual makes you think you are at the seaside!!

Decent fish & chips. Prices not bad, and normal + kids sizes good. Hours on Google Maps wrong as we ordered at 1630 on a Wednesday. No complaints at all, would happily go here again if in Matlock Bath. Oh yeah and happy with the curry sauce.

First time there, and I got the mini fish and chips, they were awesome

My husband our dog and I go from Denby to Tuckers just for their wonderful fish and chips. Our dog always gets a free sausage, so he's happy Great place to go whilst you're in Matlock Bath. Highly recommended.

We were recommended Kostas and it never disappointed. There's plenty of options to choose from. We had beautiful (or Bootifal, if you're from Suffolk) pieces of fish n chips here, all reasonably priced. It was straight out of the pan, good sizes and top quality. We chose to eat in, with a roll and cuppa. However you can eat outside or takeaway. Eating inside is nothing special, but the quality more than made up for this. Highly recommend..Thank you to the staff and fryers.

Nicest fish and chips away from the sea that I've had! Mini portion is plenty for an adult, and one of the sauce options is baked beans which is fab. Service lovely and very efficient despite it being very busy (obviously busy because it's delicious!) Also great value for money.

We visited this shop recently and their fish and chips are really good and served with curry sauce or peas as per request. However the chips are less but it is more than enough for single person and it taste crisp and soft. Fish is so fresh and crisp as well. We also tried fish cake, which tasted fresh and good. They have more space to dine in... Both inside and outside, but so crowded during peak hours. The staffs are super friendly and serves very fast. Clean place.

Lovely place.nice seating outside. Batter crispy and fresh. Delightful, mini fish is not so mini. It’s not the south haha.

Great place for chips , had the meat and potato pie which was spot on , staff were friendly, service was good ,

Nice food, bit busy, nice staff, but as it is busy it also is bit untidy on floors and very loud inside. 2 mini fish with chip, small sausage, 2 gravies and 2 cans of cola total £20

We preordered fish and chips and various accompaniments and it was all freshly made for us when we got there. There was 7 of us and when we finished there wasn’t a scrap left - it was all delicious especially the cod and my favourite the curry sauce- the best fish and chips I have had for a long time

The waiter was very friendly, the space is cozy and with good views of the river ... Very charming place ! The potatoes were nice , I didn't like the pie of chicken and mushroom so much .

Comfortably the worst chips I have ever eaten. Starchy, undercooked, no salt or vinegar offered and smothered in gloopy sauce (probably in an attempt to hide the pale potatoes!) The passing wasps didn't even want to eat them - I can't say I blame them. Needless to say, please learn from my mistake - spend your money and time in one of the surrounding restaurants!!!

"Summer driving to Matlock Bath is a joy!" My middle son exclaimed."It's so beautiful!" You should really enjoy this drive. The verdant bucolic forest is a delight to view as you drive up to Matlock. And you can point out the different types of trees to your children. Common Ash, Oak, Poplar, European Beech, Sycamore Maple, Crack Willow, etc. are just a few species you can point out. Riverside Fish Bar is amongst the most "popular" in Matlock Bath, as you can see. The staff are super friendly and will go out of their way to help you. Try the Haddock, Chips and Mushy peas. Delicious!

This place used to be great, also the only chippy to offer gluten free. Went tonight, gone are the real plates and mugs, polystyrene and cardboard were all they used, plastic fork not metal knife and fork and no serviettes. Fish was ok, peas acceptable, the few chips tasted old. No gluten free available so someone remained hungry. Will NOT eat there again.

The worst fish and chips i have ever eaten.the fish was dry and the batter was chewy 4 of us and all the meals were of the same standard. Have eaten here on numerous occasions and it has been lovely but unfortunately a huge disappointment today. Will go elsewhere in future. Plenty more fish bars to choose from

I had chips sausage and gravy, my wife had mini fish and chips and my elderly mother had chips Friday 18th July 2025 Which was all very nice, the staff were lovely, BUT this place is in some serious need of an upgrade refurbishment, the tables although clean are in a bad state that many of them need replacing and the bench seats are shabby and torn with tape allover the pads the interior is seriously letting this place down, with other eateries nearby I probably would eat elsewhere just because of its looks 🤔which is a shame cos the food is great 🫤

Lovely setting on the side of the river, clean with a view. We had the special, food was hot but the fish was awful, quite thin and the skin still on the fish, not the best tasting, not very enjoyable. Peas were over coloured and bright green.

I really couldn't fault this lovely hotel. Room was immaculate and spacious, plenty of coffee, tea and bottles of water. Lovely sitting area by the bedroom window to look out onto the river. Breakfast was fantastic with so much to choose from. I would highly recommend.

Lovely hosts, they made us feel very welcome and looked after us while we were there. The hotel is quirky and full of character so if you're a fan of vintage style you'll love this. Breakfast was amazing also and the atmosphere felt like stepping back in time. Bathroom could use a revamp and a bigger shower. Small bits around the room could use a bit more dusting and/or mending. The room was very comfortable however and the bed was very clean and cozy. Location is great, you're right in the middle of the busy Matlock bath (on a summer day especially) and the fact it has free parking is ideal.

Lovely stay at Hodgkinsons Hotel 2 nights over the May Bank Holiday weekend the proprietors couldn't have been more helpful. Great breakfast with a large choice would definitely consider staying there again.

If you like olde worldy, youll love this hotel however, also bear in mind that to access the top floor rooms, you'll need to climb 45 steps every time so it's not for those with mobility issues. Our room entitled Mayfield was nice but did not deserve to be called deluxe or exceptional and, whilst there was complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and water, the milk was out of date and curdled the tea and, there were no tissues so you had to blow your nose on toilet paper. Although not the owners, the couple who run the hotel were friendly and accommodating and their breakfast choices were good as was its quality and presentation. Unfortunately however, because there is no bar or restaurant available, you are forced to brave the elements on foot or by car and find somewhere else to patronize every evening. The hotel is well situated to access the numerous places of interest in the locality and there is free private parking albeit up a very steep hill so, drop your bags off at the hotel before you park up.

The hotel is amazing. Rooms are just fantastic, great set up. Location is fantastic (Matlock Bath is small so I suppose everywhere is a great Location ;) ) The breakfast absolutely chefs kiss. (The bacon is amazing). Thoroughly recommended to absolutely anyone.

Absolutely amazing professional team. Great view from our room & clean, Cannot recommend enough. Breakfast was more than filling.

Old victorian Hotel, just 8 rooms so booking essential. Only breakfast, no lunch or evening meal available. Plenty of eateries around. Free parking.

The clan came up in the cable cars and we had a reservation booked here yet nothing seemed reserved and it felt very impulsive with the staff. We were shown to some tables but it was very crowded inside and we requested another spot so got seated outside, thankfully it was a nice enough day. Once the order was in place the food took a while to come out and it came out staggered so some had to wait longer for their food. The food itself wasn't anything to write home about. All the pasta dishes were over cooked and were soft and mushy. Yet I liked the nachos as they were freshly fried even though they were a little over done. It's really the only place for food up here but the town isn't fair off. Yet I guess the location means they can get away with a lot more laxity. It's pretty pricey for what you get but I think on a quieter day the food would be better prepared. Hope you have a better experience than we did. Enjoy.

Vista Bar & Restaurant, perched atop Abraham's Height, offers a fantastic spot to enjoy a refreshing beer and a delicious lunch while taking in the stunning valley views. A visit to this location wouldn’t be complete without stopping by Vista. We had a wonderful family outing on the mountain, which we wrapped up with a somewhat satisfying meal at the restaurant. Our order included pizza, a Chicken Tikka Wrap, and fries. While the portions were slightly on the smaller side for the price, the flavors made up for it—especially the Chicken Tikka, which was the highlight of our meal. The best was the view from the top and the customer service. Food can be improved.

Personally I didn’t love the vegan burger I’d ordered as I thought it was quite bland, but my son and daughter-in-law did enjoy the dishes they’d ordered. Drinks were good and service was great. As it was a lovely day, albeit windy, we sat outside so we could enjoy the sun and views. My final thoughts are that I would visit here again, but I wouldn’t order the vegan burger!

Had a panini in the cafe. As the photo shows the filling is only around the outer edge. The inside is devoid of any filling. This is an absolute disgrace, charging £8.95 for a mostly dry piece of bread. You are better off taking a picnic and enjoying the views available.

Excellent staffs and good choice of food & drinks. Great views and plenty of outdoor seating

As soon as we walked through the door we where greeted by some lovely staff members who offered us a outside table with an amazing view Food arrived and it was amazing both taste and presentation ( see photos ) Will definitely be back

Me and my family went there for lunch and had already made a reservation in advance. They asked us if we wanted to sit inside or outside and we were happy with outside seating. We got sat and then came time to order we ordered our food. About 20minutes later our starters came out and we had finished those then they took our dishes back. The food was all home made and good portion sizes but the kids menu options all come with chips on the side this wasn't stated on the menu so we ordered more chips and ended up with extra chips. I got the pasta but it was soft and mushy and the sauce was really watery. The service wasn't the greatest, most of the workers were just walking around not bothered people were waiting for them but there was this one lady called Bethan who was the most hardworking one of them all she was literally running around to do things for people and make sure everyone had what they needed and made our visit just that much better. One thing i was say is that it was quite expensive. But overall wasn't terrible.

We had a small adult meal each £7.50 which comes with chips and side, peas etc. the small fish you get for that was quite big actually, and steak pie was a small slice. Chips were good normal chip shop chips nothing wrong with them. Fish was good. The steak pie was very packed with quality steak which made it's small size totally fine. Friendly staff and it's different that it's table service. Would be nice if they added the sides to the menu. Also, drinks were quite expensive.

Fabulous fish and chips meal, 5 star. Excellent value, well presented, very clean, good service & friendly staff. We sat outside on a beautiful evening. Very impressive, we will definitely visit again. Thank you.

Came in for a coffee & a bit of breakfast, mainly because every other place in Matlock Bath was closed. Charles's strikes me as a long lived establishment, the staff are friendly & welcoming, the coffee was ok, although I've had better. The food was pretty good, we had a bacon, sausage & egg breakfast sandwich, a real doorstep, you get your moneys worth. Quirky surroundings in the restaurant area. I can't comment on the rooms as we were not staying here. Worth a visit.

Just stopped in for a full English which I think is always judged by the sausages and bacon. This brekky was fabulous and I will never make fried bread again because this was the best ever. Super value for money as well, was served quickly and with a welcoming smile 😃 thank you

This is seriously the best place to eat in Matlock! The owner is so friendly and the staff go above and beyond in the service department I went in on a Wednesday and I recommend the pie for meat eaters but however my partner is gluten free but they have a good selection It caters for dietary requirements 👌 If I could give it 6 stars 🌟 I would Even dog friendly!!! Fantastic

Been here before and really enjoyed it but on this occasion you’ve let yourself down. Kitchen staff arguing with waitresses in public area, because the waitress asked when they can start serving fish and chips. If kitchen staff are stressed they need to deal with it another way rather than reducing other staff members to tears in front of customers Your good reputation can be lost in an instant!

This fabulous chip shop in Matlock Bath is licensed and they are more than happy to poach a fish if you want to be a little bit good! Del is super friendly and welcoming, as are his team! Lovely food!

As other reviews said there are some very funky items in here. Very interesting selection. Definitely recommend a look around if you are walking around

Mix of local goods and usual cheap stuff you find in some shops

Lovely little indoor market with lots of interesting things..bought some cheese ,crackers and interesting pickles. Great service. Recommended 🙂

Lovely little shop in a side street

Good to see an old building being made a use of. Instead of knocking down and some carbuncle being erected. Thank you to the stall holders. Quite an informative chat

Supporting local business. Love it. Particularly liked the card stall. Great cards for all occasions. Unusual and beautiful. Very nice.

A guy gave me some cbt cannabis oil to try and he said it wont make u stoned. I was out my head. My bro was laughing at Me! I suppose if u had it all the time u wouldn't feel it. Cause my body is not used to having it thats all. But wow I felt funny!!

Man was extremely rude serving, rolled his eyes when asked for sauce and was just very very rude and made me feel extremely uncomfortable. The ice cream man on the carpark up the road was very nice and friendly and I e cream delicious... will never return to this shop he needs his attitude checking

Aside from the insult of asking for 50p for a flake when the ice cream itself is already at an inflated price of £5, it was the worst ice cream I’ve ever tasted in my life. I’ve never been compelled to leave a review about something as trivial as this, but it really is that bad. I’m not sure what the Halls thing is about but evidently it is a hoodwinking branding gimmick. You can truly get better tasting ice cream from a tub at Aldi. Having just been to an excellent ice cream place in Shrewsbury (£4.50 for the equivalent), I suggest if the owners have any sense of pride about quality that they do a bit more market research on what a £5 ice cream should taste like. Particularly during a cost of living crisis, this really is a slap in the face.

We visit Matlock bath often. and usually pop in This ice-cream shop for a treat on the way home. NEVER again!! Due to the awful older woman behind the counter. My partner ordered our ice-cream and she obviously misheard the order, When corrected she spat her dummy out and carried on saying he had ordered wrong. He hadn't because I was stood right next to him, Anyhow as we walked out she Shouted sarcasticly "The customer is always right" Well let me tell you she got it both barrels from him ,,, The cheek mare,, Rude woman needs to accept it's ok if you get things wrong, just accept it, Don't try and show customers up ,

What a fantastic array of different flavour ice creams Sadly we didn't get a chance to try them all but what we did have was absolutely delicious.

Nice sweetshop but the ice cream was very lacklustre and flavourless. No signs to say they only accept cash so had to walk quite far down the street to get cash from where I was told there was a machine, which charged me £1.50. In this day and age there is no excuse except tax evasion to be cash only. Definitely wouldn't go here again

Cash only which is quite frustrating, especially as not obvious before you order. Ordered the creme egg flavour but didn't taste much flavour at all.

Ice cream was lovely, however the main Halls ice creams only takes cash, there are no signs anywhere stating this, albeit in all the other Halls ice cream shops there is a sign on the front door saying cash only. I was told there was a cash machine 6 doors down at the amusements. The cash machine charges £1.50 to withdraw cash. On returning to the shop explaining this, the staff were rude and abrupt with me when again questioned where the cash only sign was. They don’t have one! She did however take the £1.50 charge off the price of the ice cream so that was nice. But really need to sort a card machine out or have signs that clearly state “CASH ONLY”

Did not have any food or access the restaurant, I will sitting on the bench outside the tavern waiting for my daughter to come out of the toilets nearby. My dog was sat next to me (daughter had accidentally taken the lead with her). The cashier lady, Sophia Hill came out and shouted “whose dog is that!” She was very intimidating, when I explained the dog was mine and was waiting for my daughter to come out of the bathroom with the lead she threatened to take my dog away if he was not put on a lead immediately. He is a therapy dog, was not causing any harm or distress to others. This behaviour was intimidating and threatening and not acceptable from staff at a family friendly park, very very rude and will not be going near that tavern again. Very embarrassing for someone with a social anxiety issue who has a therapy dog.

A gift shop at the end of Rutland Cavern. Claims to have the oldest alcohol licence in Matlock.