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The Dovecote Restaurant, Morley, Derbyshire

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2125 Reviews
£41 and over
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Exciting times here at The Dovecote, we are having a refurbishment!

This affects reservations made between 17th Feb and 7th March, Opening hours will remain the same, however we will be moving the restaurant into our Granary Loft function suite while we carry out the works. Access will be through our function entrance.

Unfortunately during this period there will be no disabled access or disabled toilets.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back, customers old and new and hope you love the refurbishment as much as we do!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00 am–12:30 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01332 780480
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 2,125 people are saying

The Dovecote Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Derbyshire

    Best Overall

  • Derbyshire

    Best Food

  • Derbyshire

    Best Service

  • Derbyshire

    Best Ambience

  • Derbyshire

    Best Value

  • Derbyshire

    Great for brunch

  • Derbyshire

    Good for business meals

  • Derbyshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Derbyshire

    Romantic

  • Derbyshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Derbyshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Derbyshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dovecote Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive" staff in a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "lovely atmosphere," making it a perfect choice for special occasions. Highlights include "champagne breakfasts" and "outstanding afternoon teas."

2,125 Reviews
  1. Julir

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its was a really nice morning plenty of room around the table service was bang on food was lovely defo be going again

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  2. Graham

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a table of three, two diners had the Derbyshire beef and one the sea bass, Both were excellent dishes, highly recommended, particularly the sea bass on black rice was superb. Good choice of starters and desserts. The Dovecote has been recently refurbished, which helps to make this a memorable venue for those special occasions.

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  3. Donna

    Warwickshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have not been to the Dovecote for quite a few years but recently moved back to the area. For us comparing to previous visits things have changed in regards to no more olives on arrival or bread to the table. We also found the service could have been better. Staff did not appear that interested. No offer of additional drinks until dessert menu came out. No side plates for a sharing cheese board. We cannot fault the quality of the food that was brought out. This continues to be amazing .

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  4. Nick

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely champagne breakfast, very relaxed, great food

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  5. Sonya

    Derbyshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Always dependable, new menu great, new interior lovely and refreshed.

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  6. Cherril VIP

    Isle of Wight10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent champagne breakfast. Faultless as usual

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  7. Delene

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful afternoon tea in the very newly refurbed Dovecote. Decor is lovely. Superb service from Caitlin who coped very ably with all the specific requests around dietary requirements. As always the offerings were divine, love the French vanilla tea. Never disappoints, consistently great

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  8. Sam

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was really good and very well looked after. The food was incredible, best breakfast I’ve ever had!

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  9. Jackie

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Sunday lunch. Excellent food and service. Definitely recommend

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  10. Louise

    Derbyshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet again an outstanding Sunday lunch at the Dovecote albeit relocated temporarily . Food , drink ., service & ambience excellent . Perfect to celebrate my special birthday with my family . Love to eat there .. would do it every week if I found .. thank you to the whole team ❤️❤️

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19:00
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Google Map for The Dovecote Restaurant

Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG

Additional information

  • Area
    Derby
  • Hours of Operation
    Champagne Breakfast Wed–Sat 10:00 am–12:30 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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    Gluten-free Options
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