Three Stags Heads Darley Bridge
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About Three Stags Heads Darley Bridge
Three Stags Heads Darley Bridge is a pub on Main Rd in Matlock, with a log fire and two large armchairs by the fireside. Dogs are welcome both inside and out, and the pub also welcomes walkers. The kitchen serves homemade food, including a Sunday roast with beef and nut roast options and a smaller portion size, and steak pie among the mains. Eton Mess with fresh cream and fruit is on the dessert list. Vegetarian and vegan options appear on the menu. At the bar, a large selection of ales sits alongside some non-alcoholic cider and beer.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak pie, dogs welcome and log fire.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak pie, dogs welcome and log fire.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch is the main draw, with reviewers praising the roast beef and the nut roast, the portions, and an Eton Mess with fresh cream and fruit. Close behind are the pies and grills: one diner found more steak than pie in the steak pie, and others name the marinated chicken, sirloin steak, vegetarian lasagne and a hot beef roll with fries. Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus non alcoholic cider and beer, get a mention, and the ale selection is called large. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and one group says they happily made a small change to a roast. Reviewers also like the decorated interior with a log fire and two large armchairs, a garden, and a welcome for dogs inside and outside. No recurring complaint appears, though one Sunday diner who booked ahead was only offered a table after 2pm because the pub was so busy. Walkers pass through too, with one calling it a lunch stop on a hike to Stanton Moor, and one local says guests were still raving about the food after an anniversary party there.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch is the main draw, with reviewers praising the roast beef and the nut roast, the portions, and an Eton Mess with fresh cream and fruit. Close behind are the pies and grills: one diner found more steak than pie in the steak pie, and others name the marinated chicken, sirloin steak, vegetarian lasagne and a hot beef roll with fries. Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus non alcoholic cider and beer, get a mention, and the ale selection is called large. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and one group says they happily made a small change to a roast. Reviewers also like the decorated interior with a log fire and two large armchairs, a garden, and a welcome for dogs inside and outside. No recurring complaint appears, though one Sunday diner who booked ahead was only offered a table after 2pm because the pub was so busy. Walkers pass through too, with one calling it a lunch stop on a hike to Stanton Moor, and one local says guests were still raving about the food after an anniversary party there.
Featured reviews
- Allan Gill
“Camping locally and went for evening meal. We had the plate steak pie and the marinated chicken. Both meals were delicious and substantial. Unusually for a pub pie, there was more steak than pie and the steak was tender and very tasty. It’s a lovely, quiet pub with a good selection of beers available and friendly staff. We will be returning again when we are next in the area.”
- Helen Arnold
“We had our anniversary party at the Stags because it's our local and we love it. People are still raving about the food (thanks Owen) and our guests had a brilliant time!”
- iain burrows
“Went for Sunday lunch having booked in advance and found out the only availability was after 14.00pm, we were quick to find out why it was so busy! The food was fantastic and arrived in good time, the bar staff were super friendly and well behaved dogs are also welcome which helped massively too. The pub itself looked really clean and well represented with a traditional old english pub feel. 10 / 10 recommend this establishment and if not for the fact that we are on holiday, it woulf likely have been my favourite local! Thank you all for great dining experience.”
- Nikky
“Had the Sunday roast. 2x large beef and 1 nut roast. The food was delicious and the staff were very accommodating when asking for a small change. Some non alcoholic cider and beer available, which was good for us. We ate inside but there is a lovely garden area available and dogs are allowed inside and outside. We would definitely go again and recommend to others.”
- Georgina Burrows
“Fantastic pub. The food is incredible, just the right amount of food too. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Based at the edge of the Peak District Serving Local Ales and Homemade Food. Dogs and Walkers Welcome.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Three Stags Heads Darley Bridge
- Remarkable Hare4.41,7522.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
sunday roast, pie of the day, lamb gyros
- The Duke William Matlock4.46952.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak and ale pie, camping pitches, mutton pie
- Blue Stoops4.26227.6 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday lunch, the stoop burger, real ale
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Stags Heads Darley BridgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6345 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, steak pie, dogs welcome |
| Remarkable HareReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.41,752 | 2.2 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, pie of the day, lamb gyros |
| The Duke William MatlockReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4695 | 2.4 mi | £10–20 | steak and ale pie, camping pitches, mutton pie |
| Blue StoopsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2622 | 7.6 mi away | £10–20 | sunday lunch, the stoop burger, real ale |
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