The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8 (2161)

£41 and over

European

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

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2 people

May 31, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

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
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 2,161 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

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 business meals
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dovecote Restaurant shines with "excellent service" and "delicious food," complemented by its "beautifully refurbished" decor. Standout features include their "amazing champagne breakfast" and "wonderful afternoon tea." Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "relaxed atmosphere," making it an ideal spot for special occasions.

2,161 Reviews

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Imelda
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous afternoon tea , lovely experience for my sisters birthday
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Jan
Derbyshire9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food - quality and quantity. Beautiful venue with very attentive and friendly staff. The best Sunday lunch of all the pubs and restaurants I have been to.
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Eileen
Derbyshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again our experience of Sunday Lunch at The Dovecote Restaurant was outstanding. Excellent menu, making it difficult to choose. Each of us delighted with our different choices and all agreed that each course was exceptional. The service was first class from well trained staff. Always a pleasure to dine at The Dovecote.
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Richard
Derbyshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.
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David
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiting staff were attentive polite and excellent. They had been very well trained. Good choice of menu and food was excellent on quality with superb presentation. A very pleasant venue to visit. Paying the bill was stress less.
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Jayne
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit to the restaurant was exceptional The food was amazing and the staff attentive.
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Lindsey
Derbyshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely champagne breakfast. There’s always something new and unusual on the menu, plus classic and traditional dishes. A great treat.
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Diane
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service . Food was delicious , well presented and there was a good choice . My only niggle would be that I don't drink tea or cafetière coffee so had to pay extra for a latte which on top of the cost of breakfast seems a little bit excessive . The latte was too strong but they did bring me some hot milk so that I was able to drink it . This was a birthday treat from a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed it .
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Patricia
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday lunch using Golden Wedding Anniversary voucher bought by a friend.
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Hannah
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and attentive service. Beautiful food - especially the coronation chicken sandwiches! Wonderful surroundings. Perfect Afternoon Tea.
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Booked 10 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

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The Dovecote Restaurant

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About this restaurant

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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

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Review summary

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