Top Things to do in Matlock
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Discover the best top things to do in Matlock, United Kingdom including The Barley Mow Bonsall, Matlock Meadows Coffee Shop, MoCa Bar, The Druid Inn, The Bell Inn, The Boat Inn, Stanley's Alehouse, The Tavern At Tansley, Three Stags Heads, Monk Bar.
Restaurants in Matlock
1. The Barley Mow Bonsall
2. Matlock Meadows Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Matlock Meadows is a modern purpose built ice cream parlour and coffee shop set within a working dairy farm. The farm has diversified by making italian style hand made ice cream here on the farm using the fresh milk from our dairy herd. The coffee shop serves 15 flavours of ice cream, also sorbet's, ice cream sundaes, a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks, giftware and local produce. We have a small outdoor play area and in the adjacent field and barn we have a micro pig, sheep, chickens, cows and calves. We are a real working dairy farm rather than a major visitor attraction. We do not charge any entrance fees and therefore rely on the income generated from the shop sales to maintain our facilities which include outside play area, free car parking, toilets, and baby changing. The farm has disabled access and facilites and can accommodate educational group/school visits also childrens birthday parties.
Reviewed By stuarthigg - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
We found this place by pure accident, but what a find it was!! I thought we were rocking up just for a bit of ice cream, but there is so much more to it, even with the Coronavirus restrictions in place. First thing to mention. It is free to enter. There's no obligation to buy anything, but if you don't it means you're far too stingy and lack of spending in these places risks losing them. And these kind of places NEED keeping. We headed straight in for a bit of ice cream, despite it being a cold day. We were spoilt for choice with the flavours, but also with how we had it. I elected for an Easter egg sundae, which worked really well with the ice cream served in half a chocolate egg. Much better than a cone!! I bought some food for the animals and headed outside to eat my own food before treating the pig, sheep, goats and bulls. There were plenty of places to sit, but being a kid, I was too excited to stay still. Once we had finished our food, my son and niece went to play on the awesome play park and I went around the friendly animals feeding them. OK, now here's the bit where we need to keep these kind of places: I headed back in to the shop to ask where the cows were, as I had only seen the bulls. I was greeted by the lovely wife of the farmer who offered a really detailed and comprehensive run through of how the farm worked, some of the plans they have for the future (such as a viewing platform for the cows being milked!!) and some of the difficulties dairy farmers face. This was so education, even for a person as old as me. I cannot wait to return when they are fully open as I believe the rest of my family would benefit from some hands-on knowledge of where their milk comes from. On to the only slight negative and even then it isn't the worst thing in the world - parking. There just isn't all that much room and I don't know the area well enough to park off-site and walk through. I wouldn't want to see any of the play areas or paddocks taken away, but I think for these guys to really succeed with their visitors they will need to take a look at it. Don't let that put you off though. Get to see these guys, interact with the animals and enjoy a working farm that is a real gem!
3. MoCa Bar
4. The Druid Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By JonTitlow - Norwich, United Kingdom
Congratulations to Hannah and her team. We visited on the first day the kitchen re-opened and enjoyed a first class lunch and such a warm reception from everybody. Reasonably priced, fresh cooked food, excellent local ales and comfortable surroundings. It was a little chilly with the front door open but only a minor point. Thank you. Jon, Kerry, Kate and Paul.
5. The Bell Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Kaylee225 - Brough, United Kingdom
We have our own local pub at home and we as 2 couple came away on an English trip away from home. This pub was our local pub away from home. We felt so welcome. The beer was perfect. No eggy beer!,,,, which is what you get from some places. But this beer was amazing.toilets were the best. They had deodorant, smellies, hair spray and dry shampoo!!! Honestly everyone so so nice and welcoming. Dogs are welcome. Sky tv. No pool table though. Smoking area is proper good!
6. The Boat Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Navigate797247
The Boat is fabulous for a drink in a real pub atmosphere. I've eaten many times, and is great when you're hungry (generous portions). Great live music means that you can dance it off when you've had too much
7. Stanley's Alehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Stanley's is a friendly, traditional micro-pub with a strong focus on quality real ales and ciders. We also stock a wide range of gins and other spirits, wines and soft drinks. We are dog-friendly and we welcome well behaved children until 9pm. Please note: we now accept all major credit and debit cards.
Reviewed By leedsunitedrose - Higham, United Kingdom
Fantastic quaint little ale house. Lovely real ale great choice and rhubarb gin fabulous. Small inside but cosy. Really enjoyed it here great find
8. The Tavern At Tansley
9. Three Stags Heads
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By nthnmonkey
Lovely friendly pub with great beer, excellent food, especially the home made specials. Dog friendly inside and out, beer garden, great team in a traditional centuries old listed pub.
10. Monk Bar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Josiefish - Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
Popped in here when we first arrived in Matlock on Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a leisurely drink Returned later for pre-dinner drink still same great atmosphere and vibe Josh behind the bar is chatty and very friendly
