Hodgkinson's - Derbyshire Dales

We visited Matlock Bath with friends and decided to book Hodgkinsons restaurant based on a recommendation. We certainly weren’t disappointed. The food was amazing and beautifully presented. It was all cooked to perfection and tasted so fresh and absolutely delicious. The whole evening provided a...memorable experience giving you the feeling of being transported back to the Victorian era. I have to admit upon arriving I wasn’t sure what to expect but we were made to feel so welcome, served delicious food and received exceptional service. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

We booked a table as we weren’t staying in the hotel recommend this as they save tables for guests just in case. Prepare for a surprise when you walk in it’s different, looks antiquated with Victorian era feel.. we were shown into the...lounge to wait for our table. It was a little wait for our meal.. but worth the wait. Nice bread on the table always a good way to keep starvation away and our food was delicious and plentiful. Lamb chop with new potatoes, and trout was really tasty. Two veggie options were good, chose the butternut squash with a variety of extras and a little slice. This was excellent. Extra veggies arrived cauliflower carrots and mange tout simple but spot on and tasty. Sticky toffee pudding all round was superb everything home made. All in all highly recommended.

We stayed in the hotel for two nights (excellent) and had a meal in the restaurant the second night as they close on Sundays. Both service and quality of food was great and very reasonably priced. I can't understand how this restaurant is not number...one in Matlock Baths as ,with the exception of a Thai restaurant, is the only one serving proper food, if you do not want fish chips ! It probably says more about the reviewers rather than the restaurants.

We ate dinner here twice whilst staying at the hotel. The restaurant is small in normal times; at present they are only using four tables, so do pre-book! Our first dinner was very pleasant, well cooked and presented food, but nothing particularly outstanding. On the...second day, my husband had the lamb (which he said was literally melt in the mouth) and I had the stuffed butternut squash, which was quite honestly one of the best dishes I have ever eaten!! As with the hotel itself, you are treated with friendly, attentive service at all times. Not cheap but worth a visit.

Exceptional hotel in the centre of Matlock bath. The reviews are true, with one of the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept in. Friendly and great food. Would definitely recommend this lovely hotel to all.