Where to eat near Ashbourne, Staffordshire?

Luiem

We are going to Alton towers for a few days this week and need some ideas as to where we can get evening meals.
We will be driving so getting to places isnt a problem, but I just have no idea in which direction to go for food!

Derby doesnt look to be too far away, but what is that like for resturants?

We need somewhere with good vegetarian options. We have no children with us.

Any ideas?

lizzie_b

There is a lovely pub called The Star almost right next to Alton Towers at Cotton crossroads (Turn right out of Alton Towers main gates and follow the road and the pub is opposite the end of the road) where they do some lovely food.
There are a few nice pubs in Ashbourne and the surrounding area but I'm afraid the names escape me.
Alternatively you might like to use the restaurants in the hotels at Alton Towers as they are lovely too.
xxx

fluffbrain

The good pub guide is an excellent resource for decent places to eat. There are a couple listed for around Ashbourne but dont remember the names - sorry.

Where are you staying, in Ashbourne or nearby?

Mistral @ Wirksworth is very good - they have several restaurants around the area, they have a web site.

eva16006159

lizzie_b wrote: »

There is a lovely pub called The Star almost right next to Alton Towers at Cotton crossroads (Turn right out of Alton Towers main gates and follow the road and the pub is opposite the end of the road) where they do some lovely food.
There are a few nice pubs in Ashbourne and the surrounding area but I'm afraid the names escape me.
Alternatively you might like to use the restaurants in the hotels at Alton Towers as they are lovely too.
xxx

I live in the area and the food is terrible and very expensive in the Alton Towers hotels, I used to work there - £20 + for a buffet and a drink!

Try

http://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/

Great food and good vegetrian selection.

eva16006159

Also really good if you fancy an Indian

http://www.bolakaspiceleek.co.uk/

Award winning food

Luiem

Thank you all, that has given me some ideas to work with.

I think the Alton Towers hotel's are out since we want to eat our eveing meal after the park closes...I didn't think you could do that unless you are staying in the Hotels.

We are staying in Ashbourne itself.

greenface

must admit its been over two years but the lamplight in Ashbourne ticks all the boxes .
http://www.the-lamplight.co.uk/

p s Ashbourne is in Derbyshire

was good 2 years ago

Mazzini

If all else fails there's a AMAZING pizza takeaway near the police station in the middle of Ashbourne

susieb

Theres a good family pub next to the travelodge in ashbourne, its a two for one or similar