The story
The Lighthouse in Doveridge leads a Modern British kitchen that treats seasonal Peak District produce as its foundation. This focus on regional ingredients recently secured a Very Good rating in the 2026 Good Food Guide. The venue serves its food exclusively through curated tasting menus. That format allows cooks to layer Japanese umami techniques into familiar British frameworks.
The menu opens with a lobster bisque served beside a crisp ox heart croustade. Warm sourdough arrives with whipped garlic butter before the main plates take shape. Monkfish tail rests on seasoned rice grains, while morel mushrooms hold a rich truffled chicken mousse. Roasted Peak lamb loin finishes the savory course with black garlic and smoked potatoes. Preserved rhubarb pairs with black-pepper ice cream, and a pine-scented chocolate yoghurt completes the Modern British progression.
Heavy wooden beams and exposed rafters define the smart contemporary pub interior. Guests settle into elegantly appointed spaces that balance rustic architecture with polished service. The bar prepares inventive drink flights ranging from citrus-infused sake to aged Hungarian Tokaji. A dedicated cheese selection runs alongside these pours, rounding out a distinctly Modern British dining cycle.
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