Food & Drink
There are numerous options for eating & drinking, and all within walking distance of Fryers cottage. There are also plenty of restaurants and pubs slightly further afield in neighbouring Cromford, Matlock, & Matlock Bath which we recommend visiting. Our tried and tested Wirksworth favourites are summarised below.
Local Eateries
Le Mistral
A delightful candle-lit French bistro, a short 2-minute walk from the cottage. Enjoy home-cooked delights from their set menu, a ‘la carte menu, and selection of daily specials. Also open in the mornings for coffee and pastries.
www.lemistral.co.uk/wirksworth​​
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Hope & Anchor
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A good pub and pub garden offering hearty British pub grub from locally sourced suppliers, with a large range of ale, lager, wine, spirits and soft drinks and a short 3-minute walk from the cottage.
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Feather Star (Red Lion Hotel)
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Quirky welcoming pub showcasing some of the Haarlem art space works, and located within the red lion hotel. Excellent choice of craft beers.
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The Royal Oak
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Situated at 14 North End, a narrow street in central Wirksworth, this is a stone built local pub with plenty of atmosphere, open fire and up to five real ales.
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The Quarryman (Blacks Head)
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A cosy pub with log burners, up to 6 cask ales and great wines, situated in the Market Place, and often with live music from local musicians.
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The Dining Room Community Restaurant
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A great choice for a full English, lunches and afternoon teas and located in Waltham House opposite the Wirksworth Memorial Hall & Farmers Market.
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Wirksworth Fish bar
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Located on the Market place a short 3-minute walk from the cottage. This is a great choice for traditional takeaway fish and chips.
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Sour Cow
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A cosy independent coffee shop serving a selection teas, coffees, pastries, and cakes, and located at the bottom of Greenhill, and a short 1-minute walk from the cottage. Also provides take away service.
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Otto
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A delightful coffee shop, run by Antonio & Sarah who serve fresh Italian coffee and a selection of sweet and savoury bites as well as vegan and dairy/ gluten free options. A small amount of seating is available indoors and outside on the historic cobblestones.
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Websters Café
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Located within the Wirksworth Heritage centre, and open every day except Monday and Wednesday, and offering a great choice for a tea, coffee, cakes or nice lunch.
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