We love taking Goldie, our cocker spaniel, with us everywhere we go. After all, it’s not a day out without a dog! So I’ve put together this list of dog friendly pubs and restaurants in Derbyshire from our personal experiences.
From the bars and cafes of Matlock to high end hotel restaurants, there’s something for every dog in Derbyshire – and plenty for their humans too!
Read on for some of the best places to eat with your dog in Derbyshire.
Dog friendly places to eat in Matlock
Ostello Lounge
Ostello Lounge is a large cafe-bar right in the centre of Matlock. With quirky decoration, a great selection of wines and a laidback atmosphere, it’s a great place to grab a bite to eat with your dog.
The tapas menu is definitely a winner in my eyes. Grab three dishes for yourself or more if you want to share, they’re absolutely delicious!
Cafe in the Park
Cafe in the Park does what it says on the tin. The cafe offers a selection of lunches like paninis, jacket potatoes, and sandwiches as well as cakes. There’s a dog friendly area inside and lots of seating on the outside decking area if the weather is fine. It’s also a good place to grab a coffee to take with you on a walk in Derbyshire.
Mad Hatter
I haven’t eaten at Mad Hatter for a while but it’s a good place to drop in for a drink with your pooch. Inside is quite small but there’s also an outside area round the back which is enclosed and has a wood burner inside so it’s super warm and cosy, even on a winter day.
Bradman’s
Bradman’s is my favourite bar it Matlock as it specialises in wine and champagnes. It’s a great spot to grab a cold glass of bubbles and they also serve charcuterie boards.
Occasionally they do themed food nights too. The staff really make a fuss of all of the dogs that go in here and treats are available.
Remarkable Hare
Remarkable Hare is a pub and restaurant serving tapas style dishes which are really sharable. They have a whole station for dogs with bowls that you can fill with water, treats, and towels for muddy paws.
You can have dinner here or just pop in for a chilled drink.
Bod
Bod is a great little stop for coffee, brunch, and craft beers. It’s a relatively new addition to Matlock’s Dale Road, a street known for its thriving independent shops.
Dogs are welcome and they sometimes have live music at night.
The Fishpond, Matlock Bath
Dogs are allowed in the main bar at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath. It’s a fantastic place to stop off for lunch when you’re doing a Matlock to Matlock Bath walk, to fuel up before heading back.
Food is typical pub grub like gammon, eggs and chips, and they also serve pizzas.
On Sundays they serve a delicious carvery. Top tip: ask for all of the meats!
Dog friendly places to eat in Chesterfield
The Batch House
Part of The Glass Yard, opposite Chesterfield’s football stadium, The Batch House is a food hall with a great selection of food and drinks. The food and drink offering changes quite often here, but as a staple you can expect loaded burgers, pizzas and cocktails. You simply order from your phone from the different vendors and the food is delivered to your table.
It’s perfect for pooches as the decor is industrial chic and the floor is concrete so you don’t need to worry about muddy paws or moulting.
Koo
Koo on Chatsworth Road is one of my favourite places to go for lunch in Chesterfield. There is a small menu of delicious sandwiches which I like as it means it’s a bit easier to choose.
They do amazing coffee and dogs are welcome both inside and outside.
The Peak Edge Hotel, Stone Edge
Not only is the Peak Edge Hotel a beautiful place to stay with your furry friend but it’s also a top restaurant where dogs are welcome. The Peak Edge Hotel is home to the Red Lion Restaurant and serves fresh, local produce in beautifully presented meals.
A lot of the produce comes direct from the owner’s farm, the nearby Walton Lodge. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is warm, relaxed and friendly. The perfect spot to enjoy some fine dining with your pooch.
The Old Poet’s Corner, Ashover
Ashover is really near to where I live and it’s a lovely little village with plenty of places to walk your dog nearby. The Old Poet’s Corner is your traditional village pub – it’s cosy inside, it’s always pretty busy and on Wednesdays there’s a pub quiz. I think this is my favourite dog friendly pub in Derbyshire.
The food: The food is pretty traditional pub dinners like fish and chips, pies and burgers. I can recommend the steak and ale pie and I’ve also had the Pie of the Day a couple of times – chicken and veg and turkey and ham which were delicious. They’re served with homemade chips which are amazing and plenty of gravy – the portions are huge so you’ll probably manage to slip a couple of chips to your furry friend.
For the dog: Dogs are allowed in the bar area but not the restaurant. There are dog treats on the bar and there are PLENTY of dogs in the pub. Dogs usually get plenty of fuss from the other customers and staff too.
The Peacock at Barlow
The very best thing about The Peacock at Barlow is the outside terrace with incredible views over the surrounding countryside. You can’t book a table here, you just turn up, but there’s plenty of tables and although they were busy when we went there were spaces. I don’t think many places will be better on a sunny day! The only issue for us was that the service was really slow and the food took about 45 minutes to come.
The food: I had chicken and leek pie here which was yummy! It came with carrots, chunky chips and plenty of gravy. Yum!
For the dog: Dogs are allowed throughout the pub and restaurant so you can take the pups anywhere. We got a bowl of water and some doggie treats brought out to us too, plus plenty of attention from the staff.
Three Horseshoes, Clay Cross
Inside the Three Horseshoes is just a normal sort of town pub with a restaurant area and a bar area and they also have lots of live entertainment including music and psychic nights.
The food: The menu is really extensive and features classic pub dishes and burgers. I had a pulled pork burger in a brioche bun which was really tasty. The portions were massive and it was served with chunky chips.
For the dog: Dogs are allowed in the bar area and our waitress brought him a drink of water. He also got plenty of fuss from the staff and other customers.
The Tupton Tap, Tupton
I think the Tupton Tap is owned by the same people as our fave The Old Poet’s Corner, however, it’s less cosy old village pub and more new gastro-type pub.
The food: The portions were hearty but I had fish and chips and the batter was a bit thick and stodgy, rather than being crunchy. They do have a pizza trailer outside on some evenings and we’ve eaten from here before and that is absolutely delicious.
For the dog: Dogs are welcome but there is also a pub dog here who unfortunately was “in season” when we visited and literally would not leave Alfie alone. It kind of ruined our whole experience as we couldn’t just relax and eat and drink, we had to be constantly telling someone else’s dog off. The owners kept threatening to send her upstairs and we definitely wish that they had!
The Tickled Trout, Barlow
We visited The Tickled Trout on Christmas Eve and it was really lovely. It’s super cosy and rustic inside with leather booths and wooden plank tables. Barlow is a gorgeous village and we went on a lovely walk around the fisheries before we visited the pub.
The food: The Tickled Trout primarily serves Italian food, so not your typical pub grub. I had a vegetarian calzone and my boyf had a Christmas pie filled with turkey, pigs in blankets and veg. The food was delicious but I did think the portions were quite small. It was perfect for Christmas Eve (as we were planning to stuff ourselves silly over Christmas) but we might have been slightly disappointed were we going for dinner.
For the dog: Dogs are allowed in the bar area, which is really cosy and snug. There’s a big fire as well so it’s perfect for warming up after a winter dog walk.
The Hunloke Arms, Wingerworth
Another one of my favourites is The Hunloke Arms. They do the best stone baked pizzas and have got a good range of cocktails too.
Dogs are allowed in the bar area and outside and there are dog treats available for you to help yourself.
Marsh Green Farm Shop, Kelstedge
Marsh Green Farm Shop is a cute little cafe which has a lovely outside seating area where dogs are welcome.
I had the Welsh rarebit which was amazing, the portions were huge and all the food was delicious. You can pick up dinner from the shop while you’re there too!
Dog friendly places to eat in the Derbyshire Dales
Horse and Jockey, Wessington
Chunky wooden furniture, exposed brick and woodburners at the Horse and Jockey make for a really cosy atmosphere.
The food: The food is nice, although I did find it a tad expensive for what it was. The portions were really large so we left feeling pretty satisfied. I had the chicken burger which had a chunky slice of brie on it which was a slightly odd combination that I hadn’t tried before, but I demolished it pretty quickly!
For the dog: Dogs are allowed in the bar area and Alfie was the subject of plenty of fuss throughout dinner.
The Gate Inn, Tansley
Another favourite of mine for a pub lunch is The Gate at Tansley. They do a great range of pizzas and they have some good vegan choices too. There are dog friendly areas in the pub and they have a lovely terrace where you can sit outside too.
The Grouse Inn, Darley Dale
The Grouse Inn in Darley Dale has recently undergone a full refurbishment and now it’s a really nice place for dinner or a quiet drink. The portions are huge, the prices are really reasonable and dogs are welcome throughout.
Joni, Darley Dale
Disappointingly, the cafe in the park in Darley Dale is not dog friendly. However, not to worry, as just over the road is Joni, a lovely cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and coffee.
I haven’t eaten here yet but popped in for a coffee when I went for a walk. The coffee was great and the staff were lovely, really accommodated of both dogs and babies.
Dog friendly places to eat in the Peak District
The Stable Bar, Monsal Head
We went on a beautiful Peak District walk along the Monsal Trail from Bakewell and stopped for some fuel on the way at the rustic Stable Bar. The original flagstone floor is uneven and this feels like a really old pub. It’s quite small and cosy and both muddy boots and muddy paws are welcome. We didn’t eat here but it’s perfect for a drink during a long walk.
Edensor Tea Cottage, Chatsworth
This award-winning tea room is a great place to stop off during a walk in Chatsworth. Dogs are allowed both inside and out, and the courtyard is a gorgeous place to sit and enjoy lunch and a drink when the weather’s good.
The menu includes brunch options, sandwiches, and scones. There’s a cake counter inside too. I had the street food style chip butty which was full of flavour and spice and super carby, the perfect fuel for my walk.
The only thing we found was that although Edensor Tea Cottage is technically dog friendly, they aren’t very welcoming of dogs. My friend got told off as her dog was “in the way” and there is a list of rules that your dog has to follow, one of which being that the dog shouldn’t be smelly!
The Robin Hood Inn, Baslow
We went to the Robin Hood Inn in Baslow on Christmas Eve for lunch to celebrate our engagement. The food here was delicious – I had a seabass dish and Lee went with fish and chips.
Dogs are welcome everywhere in the pub.
There’s a great walk to Birchen Edge that starts from just across the road from here too, and goes into the Chatsworth Estate, up to the Hunting Tower and the waterfall. This is the perfect pub stop for after your walkies.
Hassop Station
This is a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch on your way for a walk along the Monsal Trail. They have an indoor area and an outdoor terrace for when the weather is fine.
The food here is absolutely delicious. I had a New York style pastrami bagel served with a side salad and coleslaw. Dog treats are available at the counter.
Chatsworth Kitchen, Rowsley
Chatsworth Kitchen is a new addition to Peak Village in Rowsley. The restaurant uses produce from the Chatsworth Estate to create seasonal menus and dogs are welcome.
They serve lunch and brunch and occasionally have late night openings too.
The Fox House, Longshaw
Located near the Longshaw Estate between Hathersage and Sheffield, is an ideal post-walk pub. Dogs are very welcome and there are treats available for them.
Visit in winter to cosy up by the roaring fire and enjoy a mulled wine after a snowy walk around the Longshaw Estate.
Bike & Boot, Hope
Not only is Bike & Boot a brilliant dog friendly hotel in the Peak District but it’s also a bar and restaurant. It has a great location near some of the Peak District’s best walks so it’s the perfect spot for a post-walkies pint with your pooch.
The staff at Bike & Boot are lovely and they really make a fuss of dogs. Dogs are welcome throughout the bar and restaurant.
The food is good with a Mediterranean-inspired menu that changes seasonally and the restaurant itself is modern and comfortable.
The Peak Hotel, Castleton
The Peak Hotel in Castleton is a small, cosy pub serving hearty meals. We went for Sunday lunch with Alfie before the Castleton Carols at Peak Cavern.
They were really busy when we went but the staff were a bit rubbish. We had booked a table for a certain time and ended up sitting down around 15 minutes late.
The food was tasty but there were some things missing – they’d run out of Yorkshire puddings and there wasn’t a great selection of vegetables. It is, however, a good spot for a pint after a walk.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Longnor
This is a really gorgeous little pub in the village of Longnor that welcomes dogs. It’s a great spot to stop off for a drink during a walk to the Chrome Hill and the Dragon’s Back.
The food here is yummy pub grub. I had a curry with half rice half chips and it was really hearty – just what you need after a good walk.
The Pack Horse Inn, Crowdecote
Another lovely Peak District pub, we visited the Pack Horse Inn when we were staying at the nearby Crowdecote campsite, a dog-friendly site. Downstairs in the pub is the old stables so it’s a really cool place to eat.
The food is great too. I had a proper pub meal of pie, chips, gravy and peas which was delicious.
Dog friendly places to eat in Derby
Bustler Market
Bustler Market is a street food market near the centre of Derby. There’s a DJ and different food stalls and bars to choose from. Dogs are welcome too.
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Great list! There’s nothing better than a lazy afternoon in the pub with your dog!
There really isn’t is there! Perfect place to be after walkies!