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The Dovecote Restaurant, Morley, Derbyshire

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2094 Reviews
£41 and over
European

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Our chefs use only the freshest, local, and best quality seasonal produce. With delightful views over the golf course set in the Derbyshire countryside, the Dovecote is ideal as a venue for entertaining business clients at conferences, family celebrations or enjoying a quiet candle-lit meal for two. Situated within easy reach of Derby and Nottingham with ample free car parking facilities.
Our award winning Two Rosette restaurant is currently serving Champagne Breakfast, for that special treat Wednesday - Saturday. Afternoon Tea's are served Thursday - Saturday. Dinner is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we also offer a three course Sunday Lunch. A great selection of local drinks, fresh cocktails and a well-stocked cellar provides superb wine to accompany your meal.
We are currently not serving midweek lunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00 am–12:30 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01332 780480
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 2,094 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Service

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambience

  • Derbyshire

    Best Value

  • Derbyshire

    Great for brunch

  • Derbyshire

    Good for groups

  • Derbyshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Derbyshire

    Romantic

  • Derbyshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dovecote Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a "lovely setting." Guests frequently praise the "attentive and friendly staff" and the "beautifully presented" dishes. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "fabulous ambience" and "high-quality" offerings, ensuring delightful visits.

2,094 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    Derbyshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing 3 course Sunday Lunch to celebrate my birthday 🎈 lovely atmosphere, great Christmas decorations and impeccable service. Food was delicious and great portions. Great wine list too. Will definitely be back, thank you.

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  2. Judith

    Derbyshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family and four had a booking for the three course Sunday lunch. The sevice was excellent as was the food. My roast beef was cooked to perfection - really tender. My husband's lamb shank was delicious and both my daughters enjoyed the chicken breast. All the vegetables were cooked properly - compliments to the chef. We all dessert - eclaires for two, lemon posset for me and ginger sponge for my husband. All excellent. Having said this, perhaps the option of a two-course Sunday menu would be welcome as the portion sizes are quite generous. perhaps this is just a personal observation. For a decent meal locally, we always choose Morley Hayes.

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  3. Shaun

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been doing Christmas Eve Brunch. For a few years now - this was the best experience to date. Lovely experience!

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  4. Sarah Jane

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic champagne breakfast! Menu is excellent, some really gorgeous dishes! The service is exceptional and we were made to feel very welcome. We loved the Christmas decorations too! Our second visit for our anniversary and we will definitely return! I think this could be a regular for us! Thanks to all the staff who looked after us today! X

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  5. Stewart

    Derbyshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food superb service a great start to Christmas. Yet again another superb Morley Hayes special occasion .

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  6. Imogen

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Attentive and kind staff. Beautiful decor all year round, especially Christmas.

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  7. Zoe-Leanne

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, amazing food, wonderful experience.

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  8. Eve

    Leicestershire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas Sunday lunch was lovely, the belly pork main was stunning, the pork was soft and cooked perfectly, the service was nice and relaxing, the only shame was the pudding unfortunately on the main menu there wasn't anything we liked but we were offered sticky toffee pudding which was nice but the sticky toffee sauce was missing, which was a shame.

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  9. Teresa

    Kent

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely venue, service a bit slow and good not piping hot!

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  10. Di

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely breakfast experience which I would recommend.

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The Dovecote Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2094 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Dovecote Restaurant

Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG

Additional information

  • Area
    Derby
  • Hours of Operation
    Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00 am–12:30 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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