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The Peacock At Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire

The Peacock At Rowsley

4.7
4.7
277 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    01629 733518
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Head Chef Dan Smith
  • Private party facilities
    At The Peacock, we create experiences. Throughout the hotel and restaurant, our team is dedicated to designing an occasion tailored to you.
  • Private party contact
    Rhiannon Le Beau: 01629 733518
  • Neighbourhood
    Matlock
  • Cross Street
    Bakewell Road
  • Parking details
    There is ample parking to the rear of the hotel
  • Public transit
    Transpeak buses and The Sixes buses stop directly outside the hotel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve dinner

    £150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    3 AA rosette 7 courses dinner menu. We have a classical guitarist who will play in the lounge from 7.00pm until 10.00pm
    New Years Eve dinner photo
  • New Year’s Day, First lunch of 2025

    £60.00 per person

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Come and enjoy your first Roast of the year at The Peacock at Rowsley. Menu available online, set 3 courses for £60
    New Year’s Day, First lunch of 2025 photo
  • Tasting Menu Experience

    £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.
    Tasting Menu Experience photo

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Service

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambience

  • Derbyshire

    Good for business meals

  • Derbyshire

    Healthy

  • Derbyshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Derbyshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Derbyshire

    Romantic

  • Derbyshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Derbyshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Peacock At Rowsley promises a memorable dining experience with "excellent food and wine" and "first class service." Guests appreciate the "seasonal menu" and beautiful setting. While some found prices high, the "quality of food and cooking" is often praised. Notable wines and attentive service make it worth revisiting.

277 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food in a splendid setting. From the moment you enter you know you're in the right place for a great experience. The staff were friendly and just attentive enough, not too much, just right! . We had the taster meal and started with canapes in the open fire warmed bar. Every dish was a delight. Highlights for us were the scallop and mackerel tartare and the red mullet but everything was superb. great combinations of tastes without being fussy or complex for the sake of it. The wine flight took us out of comfort zone of big Spanish and Italian reds or bone dry Italian whites. A smokey oak aged Californian pinot noir and a dense Saperavi stood out; all the choices complemented its dish perfectly.

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  2. Julia

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch yet again. Couldn’t fault it. Superb food and excellent service.

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  3. David

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had a wonderful lunch, the staff were very helpful and attentive. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, we certainly look forward to returning when we get the opportunity.

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  4. Patricia

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at the Peacock was lovely. The staff were very attentive and the standard of service was outstanding. Overall we have a lovely lunch and would highly recommend the restaurant.

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  5. Cheryl

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our two course lunch taken in the cosy bar area. The service was impeccable. However the bar was almost empty and it felt a bit strange to be the only people in there at lunchtime. But otherwise, a lovely Saturday lunchtime treat and we will return. But maybe next time we’ll sit in the restaurant instead!

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  6. David

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a joy to have delightful fish and chips. Compliments to the chef and team. Thanks for great service and experience we will remember for a long time.

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  7. Jemma

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place to dine, was so grateful that they acknowledged my moms Bday with a card. We sat in the garden as it was a lovely day and made the most of it. Service was great, food was nice although I had Venison but I must admit it was over done for my liking, rather chewy and very dry so unfortunately couldnt eat it all, however the rest of the food was good. I would recommend this place.

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  8. Andrew

    London

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a lovely lunch. The lighter three courses was very good, with an interesting menu and gracious service. Great cocktails too. The negroni was especially good.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Derbyshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience - staff were very good, really good atmosphere and restaurant full and food fantastic. Very relaxing experience

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  10. Peter

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal in super surroundings. Great service.

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FAQs

The Peacock At Rowsley is rated 4.7 stars by 277 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Peacock At Rowsley

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bakewell Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Matlock
  • 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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is ample parking to the rear of the hotel
  • Public transit
    Transpeak buses and The Sixes buses stop directly outside the hotel
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Head Chef Dan Smith
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01629 733518
  • Private party facilities
    At The Peacock, we create experiences. Throughout the hotel and restaurant, our team is dedicated to designing an occasion tailored to you.
  • Private party contact
    Rhiannon Le Beau: 01629 733518
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