We have some wonderful pubs and restaurants within easy reach of Dannah. The following list is by no means exhaustive, but they are all places where we eat out ourselves. When you decide on your choice, it is advisable to make a booking, as these pubs and restaurants can sometimes be very busy.
If you prefer not to drive, it is quite easy to book a taxi, but it is advisable to give as much notice as possible and do make sure to arrange your return journey at the same time!
The Bear Inn, Alderwasley. 01629 822585. 5 minute drive.
Old-world style pub with good food. Booking stongly recommened as it is popular with the locals and so is busy most evenings. Open all day every day. www.thebearinnandhotel.com
The Hanging Gate, Shottle Gate. 5 minute drive.
Good chain pub, large choice of wines. Recently refurbished. Open all day every day. No need to book but can get busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. Child friendly with a nice garden to the rear.
The Black Swan, Idridgehay. 01773 550249. 5 minute drive.
An independant restaurant/pub with good food. Open for lunch and evening meals. Closed Sunday evening. www.theblackswan.co.uk
The Bluebell, Farnah Green, 01773 826495. 10 minute drive.
An independant restaurant/pub with good food. Open for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday evening. www.belperbluebell.co.uk
New Mings Court restaurant, Belper. 01773 821968. 10 minutes drive.
Chinese/Cantonese restaurant. Open every evening until late. Buffet lunch on Sundays.
The River Garden, Belper. 01773 822468. 10 minutes drive.
Cantonese restaurant. Open every evening until late. Buffet lunch on Sundays.
The White Hart, Duffield. 01332 841141 10 minute drive.
Independant restuarant/pub recently refurbished. Open for lunch, dinner & bar snacks. Pleasant beer garden. Closed for food Sunday evening. www.whitehartduffield.co.uk
The Matlock Balti, Matlock Bath. 01629 55069, 20 minute drive.
Excellent Indian food, open every evening until late.
Darley's, Darley Abbey. 01332 364987, 20 minute drive.
Located on the banks of the Derwent in a converted mill, pleasant dining terrace over looking the water. Featured in the good food guide, booking essential. Can be pricey, but perfect for a special occasion. Extremely good value at lunchtime. www.darleys.com
The Red Lion, Hollington. 01335 360241. 20 minute drive.
Unspoilt old pub with superb food in a delightful village location. Booking recommended. Open lunchtime and evenings, Sunday evening 6.30-8pm. www.redlionhollington.co.uk
Anoki, Derby city centre. 01332 292888, 25 minute drive.
Exceptional Indian food with a difference in stylish modern surroundings. Open every evening, booking recommended. Very popular. www.anoki.co.uk
Eating Out
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