Fischer's Baslow Hall

Once a family home, Fischer’s Baslow Hall is a popular base for visitors to the glorious Peak District countryside. This elegant Edwardian manor house is set in extensive gardens and woodland close to Chatsworth House and Bakewell. The grounds include an abundant kitchen garden supplying a steady flow of produce for the restaurant. With a palette of soft greys and blues, floral wallpaper and subtle lighting, the sophisticated dining room is flanked by views of the well-tended gardens on two sides. For serious foodies, the ‘Kitchen Bench’ offers the ultimate dining experience with front row seats in the centre of the kitchen to see the chefs at close quarters. Head chef Adam Thackeray's food is a fine example of modern British cooking with contemporary techniques and classical flavour combinations but there's always an emphasis on quality raw materials and flavour. A lot of produce is grown on site and most of the other ingredients are sourced from the surrounding area. Dinner kicks off with a selection of bite-size snacks including a steamed bun with Devon crab and cheese and walnut toastie. These might be followed by a starter of Loch Duart salmon, brown shrimp and sea buckthorn or rib of Derbyshire beef, leek and mint. For 'Second' course, choose between a dish of Yukon Gold potatoes, broad beans and lovage or Cornish stone bass with kohlrabi and oyster. When it comes to the 'Third' main course, there are some tricky choices. Creedy Carver duck, almond, broccoli and orange is one option, although fish fans may be steered towards the Skrei cod, Scottish shellfish, fennel and lime. End with passionfruit, cow’s milk, meringue and oat, or 70% chocolate marquise, kalamansi and coffee. There’s a comprehensive wine list with an excellent choice by the glass and wine flights to accompany the tasting menus.

Awards, accolades & Welcome Schemes

3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence