Best Restaurants in The Peak District

In total, there are 17 award winning restaurants in The Peak District, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The Peak District? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in The Peak District is Fischer's Baslow Hall in Baslow (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef John Shuttleworth serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Fischer's Baslow Hall currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in The Peak District, however there are 5 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 16 listed AA Rosette restaurants in The Peak District consisting of 3 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 5 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 8 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Settled amidst the verdant landscapes in the heart of the United Kingdom, the Peak District serves an array of impressive culinary delights that are undoubtedly well-rooted in Britain's quintessential food culture. This charming location, cradled between Manchester and Sheffield, has an enchantment of its own, the heart of which lies in its historic eateries, traditional English cuisine, and an ever-evolving food scene. Here, you don't just eat; you take a bite out of history. The area brims with old-world taverns and inns that harken back to the 16th century, offering a cosy, picturesque setting for diners to enjoy hearty, rustic dishes. The local dishes are crafted with a delicious blend of traditional recipes and local ingredients, a nod to the hands of time, farming and culinary traditions. Moreover, the dialectic relationship between evolution and cuisine in the Peak District is fascinating. The juxtaposition of classic country pubs and contemporary fine-dining establishments keep the gastronomic scene dynamic. Thus, the Peak District's position not only at the geographical heart of the UK but also at the historical heart of its gastronomy, offering a delectable journey through time with each bite.