Dovecote Restaurant

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  Mark Birch

  ·1 week ago

  “Absolutely fantastic! We visited for my wife’s birthday and couldn’t have been happier. The food was exceptional, the service was first-class, and the whole experience made the occasion feel really special. Highly recommended, and we’ll definitely be returning!”

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  Tom Gissing

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Been for the champagne breakfast a few times, which is always excellent. This time went for dinner; great atmosphere, great service from start to finish and fantastic food. Over all a great evening”

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  Ryan Sims-Atkins

  ·1 year ago

  “First time visiting The Dovecote. Incredible. Food was delicious. Service was great and all inside a beautiful setting.”

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  adam connor

  ·1 year ago

  “Amazing restaurant. Wonderful team. Elaine so welcoming after we have been visiting for 25 years and she has been there 37 years! Food was brilliant, even better than we remembered. Wine list great and cocktails inventive and gorgeous. Superb evening. We will be back so much sooner. ADAM and DAWN x”

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  Stephen Collins

  ·2 years ago

  “The dovecote restaurant has a beautiful setting , very nearby to the golf course & it's driving range , plus the open countryside of the Shipley park area , which gives the venue a relaxing & tranquil atmosphere . The dovecote is very tastefully decorated & furnished & has an upmarket feel & it has all the charm of a country house , that you may well see displayed in some county & country inspired magazine publications . The dovecote restaurant has many dinning options ranging from breakfast & dinner options , to afternoon teas & snacks , all with full waiter/ waitress service included in the cost . The staff upon our visit were most polite & helpful with the menu choices , as there is a good selection of dishes , & most of the produce has been locally & ethically sourced to support other local businesses , who really do bring their best to the table & I'm sure should you dine here you will appreciate the local fayre as it is quality fresh produce cooked & presented to a very high standard . The dovecote although quite an upmarket restaurant , is not overly expensive & considering it's beautiful location & the quality of food it is excellent value for money & it really is something special . The dovecote champagne breakfast is particularly good value & the champagne choice that accompanies the meal is of a very good style & should suit most palates , as it has a nice bead of bubbles & a rich cream finish , very nice ! . The dovecote has plenty of parking & special parking for those with mobility issues & are clearly marked nearer to the restaurant which makes things easier , especially for chair or scooter user's . So if you enjoy good food & service in pleasant surroundings then the dovecote restaurant could be your next place visit whilst here in the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire , highly recommended by locals & tourists alike .”

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  Git

  ·2 years ago

  “Our friend recommended the Dovecote Restaurant to us. Delicious food, friendly and professional staff, relaxed atmosphere and, the most important for me, not too loud. We are defninitely coming back. The only suggestion I have is regarding wine recommendations. When we asked for a suggestion to pair with our main course, we were advised to simply choose what we like. As we're not wine experts, it would have been helpful to receive a couple of specific recommendations that would complement the meal.”

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  ·3 years ago

  “Good, polite service and delicious food. Tablecloths on the tables were clean as was everything else. The salmon starter was quite a small portion, but the mains were big portions to balance it out. The veg that came with the Sunday lunches was all delicious. Would highly recommend the restaurant.”

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  Liisa Saat

  ·3 years ago

  “An amazing champagne breakfast experience at the Dovecote Restaurant and the service was fantastic. We decided to go for something different over a Full English and it did not disappoint. It was the best breakfast we've had for a long time. I did order a mackerel fishcake, with slow roasted tomatoes, but ended up with a fishcake with capers and a poached egg - still amazing. The only negative thing was that the coffee tasted awful and not drinkable, so we left without a hot drink, but with the great food and service, it didn't matter much. If you wanted a latte, cappuccino, etc. there was an extra charge, which I think is extreme given the price per person.”

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  Jyoti Mishra

  ·7 years ago

  “My first time at The Dovecote, Morley Hayes (my friend had been before) and we had a lovely evening. The décor is bright and charming, the staff are all friendly, efficient and welcoming. But the best thing – the FOOD! I had the steak and it was perfectly cooked and succulent with a sublime flavour, the same goes for the trimmings and sides. For afters, I had an rich, smooth panna cotta that was sooo, sooo tasty, served with freshly-baked Madeleines. Every element of the meal was considered and composed, the chef definitely knows and their art and practises it expertly. I would definitely recommend The Dovecote if you want a special evening.”

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  Danny Hung

  ·7 years ago

  “My favourite restaurant for 2019 in Derbyshire. Staff are great,food is very good . Overall EXCELLENT.”