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The Dovecote Restaurant, Morley, Derbyshire

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2080 Reviews
£41 and over
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Our chefs use only the freshest, local, and best quality seasonal produce. With delightful views over the golf course set in the Derbyshire countryside, the Dovecote is ideal as a venue for entertaining business clients at conferences, family celebrations or enjoying a quiet candle-lit meal for two. Situated within easy reach of Derby and Nottingham with ample free car parking facilities.
Our award winning Two Rosette restaurant is currently serving Champagne Breakfast, for that special treat Wednesday - Saturday. Afternoon Tea's are served Thursday - Saturday. Dinner is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we also offer a three course Sunday Lunch. A great selection of local drinks, fresh cocktails and a well-stocked cellar provides superb wine to accompany your meal.
We are currently not serving midweek lunch.

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
  • Website
    http://www.morleyhayes.com/page/dovecote-restaurant.html
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

Served 12-4pm. Three course lunch £38.50, Under 10's £19.25

Starters

  • Smoked salmon

    lemon | dill | mustard

    • Butternut squash soup

      candied ginger | crème fraiche v

      • Game terrine

        Madeira | celeriac remoulade

        • Warm potato salad

          truffle | Jerusalem artichoke v

          Mains

          All main courses are served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

          • Loin of pork

            black pudding | celeriac puree | capers

            • Roast chicken breast

              chanterelles | nasturtium and garlic butter arancini

              • Roast sirloin of beef

                Yorkshire pudding | gravy

                • Fillet of gilthead bream

                  lentils | pancetta | creamed potatoes

                  • Celeriac risotto

                    apples | Colston bassett | roasted hazelnuts v

                    Puddings

                    • Sticky toffee pudding

                      vanilla cream | pecans

                      • Bergamot orange meringue choux bun v

                        • Chocolate and blood orange marquise

                          • Lemon posset

                            lime | vanilla madeleine

                            • Sparkenhoe Blue and Kerns Cheddar

                              quince jelly | grapes | biscuits | crackers

                              Speciality Coffee and Loose Leaf Teas

                                Lavazza Coffee

                                • Americano£3.65

                                  • Floater Coffee£3.90

                                    • Hot Chocolate£4.10

                                      • Cappuccino£3.85

                                        • Café Latte£3.85

                                          • Cafetiere£3.30

                                            • Espresso£3.40

                                              • Double Espresso£3.95

                                                Tea From Lulin Teas

                                                £3.30

                                                • Posh Earl Grey

                                                  • French Vanilla

                                                    • Citrus Ginger

                                                      • Derbyshire Tea

                                                        • First Flush Darjeeling

                                                          • Pure Green Tea

                                                            • Three Mint

                                                              • Assam TGFOP

                                                                • Fruit 'n Berry

                                                                  Last updated: 2 May 2024

                                                                  What 2,080 people are saying

                                                                  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

                                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                                  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

                                                                    Good for groups

                                                                  • Derbyshire

                                                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                                                  • Derbyshire

                                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                                  • Derbyshire

                                                                    Great for outdoor dining

                                                                  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "perfect environment, lovely food and drink." Known for its "amazing food and outstanding service," guests enjoy stunning countryside views and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual visit, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "fabulous food and great service."

                                                                  2,080 Reviews

                                                                  1. James

                                                                    Yorkshire

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Absolutely outstanding meal, super staff and a lovely ambience - what's not to like? Highly recommend for a special celebration

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                                                                  2. Diane

                                                                    Derbyshire

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Just a lovely place with great food, well served and a nice atmosphere

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                                                                  3. Jas

                                                                    Yorkshire

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great level of service,,good menu but if vegetarian not so many options

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                                                                  4. william

                                                                    Derbyshire

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Lovely service, lovely food, staff even wrote me a birthday card. Definitely recommend

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                                                                  5. Judi

                                                                    London

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    We took friends who are visiting from France and the lady has difficulty with tea and Finn went to great pains to make sure she had something suitable to drink. Service, food and Ambience were all first class and our friends were throughly impressed by the experience.

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                                                                  6. Jill

                                                                    Derbyshire

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Lovely birthday celebration, champagne breakfast with friends Thoroughly enjoyable

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                                                                  7. Robert

                                                                    London

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Fantastic quality food and a stunning restaurant to visit, beautiful ambience and the service exceptional

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                                                                  8. Philip

                                                                    Nottingham

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent food, friendly staff. We sat in another bar for a pre meal drink. They carried our drinks across the courtyard to the restaurant for us when we went for the meal.

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                                                                  9. Michele

                                                                    Nottingham

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 20 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Delicious Sunday lunch, good wine and wonderful staff

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                                                                  10. Sally

                                                                    Derbyshire

                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Lovely savoury afternoon tea. Food was lovely and plentiful. Nicely busy. Good service.

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  The Dovecote Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2080 OpenTable diners.

                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                  2 people
                                                                  19:00
                                                                  Booked 11 times today
                                                                  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
                                                                  • Additional
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