Sample Menus
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Just a short drive away from Matlock, Crich, Bakewell and a whole host of other beautiful villages, towns and tourist spots, The Red Lion Hotel is the perfect resting spot to enjoy fantastic food whatever the time of day. Whether you're looking for a light lunch to take a rest from your shopping, or a satisfying evening meal following a long day's walking, our versatile menus offer something to suit every appetite.
Popular with visitors from surrounding towns and villages including Matlock, Crich, Bakewell and even further afield, The Red Lion Hotel is quickly building a reputation as a hidden gem among Derbyshire restaurants. The reason is simple; we pride ourselves on serving tasty, wholesome food at competitive prices, any time of day.
The Red Lion Hotel Gourmet Evenings
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The Red Lion Hotel's Gourmet Evening Experiences are a great opportunity to try something a little different - and extra special. Our Head Chef has prepared four exciting 5-course menus, changing regularly and designed to showcase the very finest produce and his own impressive talents. The Red Lion Hotel's Gourmet Evening Experiences are always popular events, and with limited places we advise early booking to avoid disappointment. Call now on 01629 822214 to make your reservation.
Beers & Guest Ales
An impressive collection of permanent and guest ales
The Red Lion Hotel serves a changing array of national and local beers with Marston’s Pedigree always available. Old favourites include London Pride and Bass to less well-known (but certainly not less tasty!) guest ales which vary regularly.

Starters
Homemade Soup of the Day
Served with warm rustic bread
Fanned Melon
Breaded Garlic Mushrooms
Spring Rolls
with Sweet Chilli Dip
Mains
Steak and ale Pie or Chicken and mushroom pie
chips and peas
Fish & Chips
With mushy peas and tartar sauce
Vegetable Chilli
and Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
with Rice and a Poppudom
Vegetable lasagne
with Garlic Bread and Salad
Desserts
Eaton Mess
Chocolate Brownie
with Vanilla ice cream
Baked lemon cheesecake
Sticky toffee pudding
Selection of Icecreams
Starters
French Bread
& Balsamic Oil
Soup of the Day
with Rustic Bread
Field Mushrooms
with Garlic Cheese
Duck and Port Pate
with Brown Toast
Black Pudding and Bacon
with a Whisky Sauce
Mains
Seafood Lasagne
with Garlic bread and salad
Slow cooked Lamb shank
in Port and Mint Jus
Duck Breast
with Stem Ginger and Spring Onion Sauce
8oz Fillet Steak
with wild Mushrooms and a brandy sauce
8oz Sirloin Steak
with Pepper Sauce
Pork Steak
butterflied with Apple and Chive Sauce
Bangers & Mash
with Vegetables
Pan Fried Chicken Breast
with a Mango and mild Curry Sauce
Broccoli and Pasta Cream Cheese Bake
with Garlic Bread and Salad
Desserts
Crème Brulee of the Day
Orange and Whisky Bread and Butter Pudding
Baked Lemon Cheesecake
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with Butterscotch Sauce
Starters
Leek, Potato & Parmesan Soup
Served with warm rustic bread
Classic Prawn Cocktail
With Marie Rose sauce and brown bread
Roast Beetroot Salad
With pink grapefruit and goat’s cheese
Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait
With tarragon butter, dressed salad and toasted onion bread
Mains
Roast Topside of Beef
With Yorkshire pudding, roast vegetables and pan gravy
Roast Loin of Pork
With roast vegetables, apple sauce and pan gravy
Roast Breast of Chicken
With roast vegetables, stuffing and pan gravy
Wild Mushroom Risotto
With braised baby onions and balsamic caramel
Fish of the Day
With roast vegetables and white wine sauce
Desserts
White Chocolate Crème Brulee
With shortbread biscuit
Apple Crumble
With vanilla custard
Vanilla Panna Cotta
With marinated fruits
Cheese Board
A selection of cheeses served with celery, chutney and biscuits
White Wines
Pinot Grigio Principato
Delicate floral and fruity aromas, crisp and fresh on the palate. Highly versatile
Basking Lizards Semillon Chardonnay
Pale yellow, lemony nose. Elegan and, fruit-driven displaying characters of peach and apricot as well as a touch of citrus.
Flying Zebra Chenin
Lemon and lime aromas are abundant. A clean, lively wine with
nuances of nutmeg and cloves. Well balanced and elegant with
weight and good structure.
RosÉ Wines
Conto Vecchio Pinot Grigio Blush
The nose is fruity, slightly floral and pleasant; particularly crisp and balanced palate.
Jack Rabbit White Zinfandel
Lively and fruity. Reminiscent of fresh summer pudding.
Basking Lizards Shiraz Rosé
Clean bouquet with inviting scent of strawberry and plum. Crisp palate with rich fruit flavours and subtle spice.
Red Wines
Basking Lizards Shiraz
The nose is reminiscent of blackberry and liquorice with a cracked pepper spice overtone. A rich, rounded palate with soft tannins.
Pantheras Malbec
Well balanced with lush fruit flavours and vibrant acidity. Stays pure with suave toast, mineral and spice notes on the fruity finish.
Flying Zebra Pinotage
Red berry, plum and mineral flavours, with the grape’s characteristic gamey notes and hints of burned rubber and banana.