The Peacock At Rowsley

4.7

292 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

8:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

As you walk into the Peacock you get the feeling of history, built in 1652, the hotel was originally used as a dower house for Haddon Hall. The link between the two survives today as Lord Edward Manners brought the hotel back into his estate in 2004, the hotel has many pieces of unique furniture and art work from the Estate. The Bar is another step back into the past with a copper topped bar and untouched surroundings, the extensive cocktail and drinks list can be enjoyed in the bar or lounge before dinner. Our restaurant team have been the proud bearers of three AA rosettes–the top ten percent in the country. We offer both an indulgent, fine dining menu & a more relaxed bar menu to suit most tastes or moods. We serve truly local ingredients including organically-reared beef & lamb from the Haddon Estate. We are open for lunch in our bar and restaurant Tuesday to Saturday and dinner in our bar Tuesday to Friday and dinner in our restaurant Tuesday to Saturday.

Additional information

Location
The Peacock At Rowsley, Bakewell Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2EB
Phone number
01629 733518
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 7:00 pm–8:45 pm Sun 6:30 pm–8:15 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is ample parking to the rear of the hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Head Chef Dan Smith

Experiences

Tasting Menu Experience
GBP 109.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Designed by our Head Chef Dan Smith, our tasting menu is a truly memorable gastronomic experience, with the key behind each dish being seasonal, quality ingredients, and where possible, sourced from local producers and suppliers. Available in our restaurant every Friday and Saturday evening, book your table between 7pm and 7.45pm. Please allow 3 hours for your dining experience.
Lighter lunch menu
GBP 38.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Our 3 course lighter lunch menu includes a full size starter and dessert and a half portion main course. Ideal for those with a lighter appetite. Available for lunch Tuesday - Saturday

Private dining

What 292 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Derbyshire
Best Overall
Derbyshire
Best Food
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Best Service
Derbyshire
Best Ambience
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Best Value
Derbyshire
Good for business meals
Derbyshire
Healthy
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Romantic
Derbyshire
Great for scenic views
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Derbyshire
British

Review summary

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The Peacock At Rowsley offers a charming dining experience in a "unique and beautiful building." Guests rave about "exceptional food" and "impeccable service," with dishes like Derbyshire lamb and innovative vegetarian options. The "staff are very attentive," making special occasions memorable. While some find the decor needing refreshment, the "magical experience" and "delicious food" ensure many return visits.

292 Reviews

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hayley
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food. Incredible service. Thoroughly recommend!
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Peter
Derbyshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit, but not the last. The food was wonderful backed up by knowledgeable and friendly staff. And really good value for money for top class food.
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Andrew
Egypt1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really warm cosy venue that also has accommodation available. Staff were obviously well versed on how to manage guests and the meals provided were exquisite. Great place for a few drinks and food just be remember you get what you pay for 😊
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John
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding quality food, friendky helpful staff & excellent customer service. Very comfortable & great atmosphere eating in the bar. A perfect place for a special meal out. Thank you all at The Peacock!
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David
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The staff were courteous and very helpful and nothing was too much trouble - the Chef is creative and the Best !
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Martin
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived for lunch there was excellent and attentive service from all staff. The food (Christmas Lighter Lunch Menu) was superb and courses were served with just the right break between them. Would highly recommend and hope to go there again.
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Sarah
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch in the bar area . Greet mince pies , added bonus
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Tom
Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff were lovely and welcoming, the food and service superb and really made us all feel welcome, relaxed and full of food.
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John
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely vegan lunch, excellent food, service and environment. Very reasonable price given the high quality.
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Sarah
Derbyshire9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Christmas lunch ahead of a visit to a Christmas Market and it certainly got us in the mood! The hotel was beautifully decorated, the meal was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient.
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The Peacock At Rowsley is rated 4.7 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

8:00 pm

Experiences are available.

The Peacock At Rowsley, Bakewell Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2EB

Additional information

Phone number
01629 733518
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 7:00 pm–8:45 pm Sun 6:30 pm–8:15 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is ample parking to the rear of the hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Head Chef Dan Smith

The Peacock At Rowsley

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Additional information

Experiences

Tasting Menu Experience

Lighter lunch menu

Private dining

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What 292 people are saying

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