The Duncombe Arms serve classic and modern British food of fine-dining quality in the warm, relaxed surroundings of a local country pub.

The Duncombe Arms has been named among the best dining pubs in the country by The Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, The Good Pub Guide and Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastro Pubs. Mixing pub classics with more adventurous modern British dishes, the regularly changing menus and daily specials showcase the very best local and seasonal produce alongside the freshest and most delicious meat, fish, and vegetables from around the country.

Enjoy a traditional Sunday Lunch, with options such as dry aged sirloin of Dunwood Farm beef, or roasted corn-fed chicken with thyme stuffing, both served with all the trimmings. Choose from two or three courses and enjoy this unmissable fine-dining experience.

The Duncombe Arms is located on the edge of the Peak District, close to the market towns of Ashbourne and Uttoxeter, with the area rich in various attractions and activities.

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Sunday Lunch
Sunday: 12pm - 3pm

  • Gluten Free
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Private Dining
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
Main Road, Ellastone, Ashbourne, DE6 2GZ
Overall rating
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    a week ago
    Beautiful pub with good food, well placed in a tranquil location near to some really nice walking routes. Our room was really well done and spacious. The only small let down was the breakfast arrangements - you have to book a 15 minute slot to arrive in and so kind of kills your flexibility in the morning. Amazing breakfast though
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    a month ago
    Visited recently. Very disappointing, to be fair the lobster Arnold Bennett was nice, not much lobster in it but it was very tasty, however, that’s the end of the good part! The fish with a stew type sauce with octopus sounded great on the menu, not so good on the plate! Way overcooked fish, and over seasoned with salt, the stew had very little octopus in it although that was cooked nicely but sadly everything other than the overcooked fish was cool at best! A friend of mine went there a while ago and took the time to email them with a glowing report, she had no response, not even a thank you, and I note from looking at the reviews, good or bad, they never respond, this is unacceptable in 2024, it’s like they really don’t care about the paying customers, I’m pleased for them that they obviously have enough money and are busy enough to not even bother to reply to emails and reviews! I won’t recommend and I won’t be going back, I hope this helps people decide whether to go there or not, my advice - there are better places not far from there, and many of them are far better value for money
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    a month ago
    We came here for dinner with family, and while the service was excellent, the food truly stood out. It was incredibly tasty, beautifully presented, and had generous portions. We would definitely recommend this place. Hats off to the chef.