Harden's survey result
Summary
The future of this well-known Edwardian manor house seemed in doubt when it went onto the market in mid-2023, but instead longtime guardians Max & Susan Fischer (latterly handing the reins to son Neil) have leased two of their pubs – the Prince of Wales in Baslow, and Bulls Head at Foolow – to Nick & Jemma Beagrie of the Bakewell bakery, and refocused their interest on Fischer’s, so far kept afloat thanks to lucrative new deals with the likes of luxury giants LVMH, who will oversee a new summer champagne bar (part of their wider expansion plans). Given such exciting events, there was the odd blip this year, but the general tenor of reports was still upbeat (“never had a bad meal here”; “best meal of the year”).
Summary
This well-known Peak District property has been run by Max & Susan Fischer since 1988 and is currently managed by their son Neil, who is credited in reports with keeping standards at least as high under his parents. Watch this space as there are plans to open a champagne bar on the terrace this summer.
Summary
“Fischers is almost a by-word for elegant country-house dining in the Peak District” – “the food is creative and tasty”, and “a really attentive team looks after you”. “The setting is hugely impressive”, too: “a grand house that still feels warm and friendly”, a short drive from the even more impressive Chatsworth. Top Menu Tip – “they have a fantastic pastry chef” – so leave room for pudding.
Summary
Close to Chatsworth House, this well-located country house hotel in the Peak District is currently riding high on the back of winning 4 AA red stars for the quality of its accommodation. On the food front, chef Nathan Wall presides over the delivery of a four-course menu plus a more extensive tasting option, in a dining room overlooking very attractive gardens. Even the least enthusiastic report said the cuisine is “very good” here and staff “attentive”.
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Have you eaten at Fischer’s at Baslow Hall?
Calver Rd, Baslow, DE45 1RR
Restaurant details
Fischer’s at Baslow Hall Restaurant Diner Reviews
"lovely romantic setting with beautiful well tended gardens.. unfortunately the food didn't live up to the location.. greater finesse and attention to detail required from the kitchen.. Nice selection of Coravin wines lifted the experience, but couldn't save the day."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £95.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £48.50 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.75 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Calver Rd, Baslow, DE45 1RR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11:59 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11:59 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11:59 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11:59 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm, 6 pm‑11:59 am |
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