Relaxed seasonal dining near Ashbourne
The Garden Room
Boasting breathtaking views over 35 acres of grounds and a natural living roof, our Garden Room restaurant and bar is somewhere to relax and savour every bite. Whether you're staying the night or just popping in, take a seat and enjoy seasonal dishes made from the freshest local produce, or indulge in a tipple or two from our carefully curated bar. And if you're curious about how our team craft your favourite cocktails, just ask.
Locally-sourced, seasonal flavours
Available from 8-10.30am
Breakfast
A relaxed, laid-back affair, breakfast in the Garden Room is the perfect way to start the day. Explore our á la carte menu and tuck into something hearty to set you up for a big day of exploring, or maybe something lighter ahead of lunch with friends.
Available from 12-2pm
Lunch
Our lunch menu offers a selection of dishes, from steak with Café de Paris butter to an immune-boosting superfood salad. Enjoy the bright and airy Garden Room with extensive views overlooking the valley, or, for a more formal occasion, in your very own private dining room. For a lighter lunch, our Snap menu offers an appetising choice which can also be served and enjoyed in our sitting rooms.
Available Lunch and Dinner
Seasonal Best Menu
Every month we celebrate the best of British produce, ready for harvest with our 'Best Of' menu. From the earliest asparagus crop in April to the first line-caught mackerel in July, David has created a menu to feature the freshest produce. Sourcing from local suppliers including The Pig Paddock, Sam's Eggs, The Grumpy Farmer, Ash House Farm Orchard and Daltons Dairy and home grown herbs and vegetables from our kitchen garden.
Available from 12-5PM
Snap Menu
For those wishing to enjoy a slightly more relaxed lunch in one of our sitting rooms, the Snap menu offers a delicious choice including Lamb Empanadas and Plant Based Arancini. 'Snap' is Derbyshire dialect for snack.
Available from 12-2pm
Sunday Best
Each Sunday, Head Chef Tom presents a lunch menu featuring the best seasonal produce. The Sunday Best menu is in addition to our daily Lunch menu.
Available from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Afternoon tea
This quintessentially British favourite features a selection of homemade sandwiches, sweet treats, scones fresh from the oven, and a piping hot pot to share from a choice of teas. Celebrating something special? Why not add a glass of Pol Roger or two. Please prebook Classic Vegan Tea 24 hours in advance.
Available from 6-9pm
Dinner
After a day of exploring, enjoy supper in our relaxed restaurant with friends and family. Start the evening with a pre-dinner drink in one of our inviting sitting rooms and take a look at the menu before you make your way into the Garden Room. Our Evening à la carte menu continues to celebrate seasonality and locality with dishes including Norfolk quail or whole black bream from the grill. Finish of the evening with a nightcap by the open fire, chat and play games. What better way to end your day, whilst making plans for the next.
