The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8

2087 Reviews

£41 and over

European

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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

Location
Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG
Neighborhood
Derby
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Hayes Farm bus stop - lines Y1, H1, 466.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Rare breed pork loin
black pudding | celeriac | capers
Traditional roast British turkey
chipolata sausage wrapped in bacon | chateau potato | brussel sprouts | lemon, sour dough and pine nut stuffing
Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef
Yorkshire pudding | gravy
Fillet of stonebass
garlic puree | brown shrimps | pickled grapes | red wine sauce
Truffle arancini
wild mushrooms | parsley | pecorino v

Puddings

Mrs Allsop's own recipe homemade Christmas pudding
brandy sauce or vanilla ice cream v
Grand Marnier panna cotta
orange and thyme | brown butter madeleine
Coffee eclair
caramel | salted almond ice cream v
British cheese
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

What 2,087 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

Loved For

Derbyshire
Best Overall
Derbyshire
Best Food
Derbyshire
Best Service
Derbyshire
Best Ambiance
Derbyshire
Best Value
Derbyshire
Great for brunch
Derbyshire
Good for groups
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 "excellent food and service" in a "lovely setting." Guests frequently praise the "attentive and friendly staff" and the "beautifully presented" dishes. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "fabulous ambience" and "high-quality" offerings, ensuring delightful visits.

2,087 Reviews

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Eve
Leicestershire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Christmas Sunday lunch was lovely, the belly pork main was stunning, the pork was soft and cooked perfectly, the service was nice and relaxing, the only shame was the pudding unfortunately on the main menu there wasn't anything we liked but we were offered sticky toffee pudding which was nice but the sticky toffee sauce was missing, which was a shame.
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Teresa
Kent
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A lovely venue, service a bit slow and good not piping hot!
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Di
Newcastle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A lovely breakfast experience which I would recommend.
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David
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, especially at Christmas time.
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Julie
Derbyshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely, food, service, decorations - just a treat.
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Brian
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First class from start to finish Absolutely amazing
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Clare
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous afternoon in the festive surroundings at Morley Hayes. The staff are always a delight and the afternoon tea was delicious. We will be back to celebrate with you again soon.
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Kim
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal, beautiful xmas decorations and excellent staff! The Dovecote at Morley Hayes never fails to excel!
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James
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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Diane
Derbyshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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The Dovecote Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2087 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.morleyhayes.com/page/dovecote-restaurant.html
Phone number
01332 780480

The Dovecote Restaurant

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Additional information

Starters

Traditional smoked salmon

Squash veloute

Chicken liver parfait

Smoked feta

Mains

Rare breed pork loin

Traditional roast British turkey

Roast sirloin of Derbyshire beef

Fillet of stonebass

Truffle arancini

Puddings

Mrs Allsop's own recipe homemade Christmas pudding

Grand Marnier panna cotta

Coffee eclair

British cheese

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

Posh Earl Grey

French Vanilla

Citrus Ginger

Derbyshire Tea

First Flush Darjeeling

Pure Green Tea

Three Mint

Assam TGFOP

Fruit 'n Berry

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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