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There has been an Inn here for so long it is uncertain when it was built. Originally the famous Peacock Inn, it was the property of the Duke of Rutland and served the turnpike between industrial Chesterfield and the spa town of Buxton. It became the Duke of Devonshire's property around 1830 and in the early 1970s was rebuilt as the Cavendish by Chatsworth Estate when the original character was preserved and the Duchess of Devonshire selected the decor and furnishings, some of which came from Chatsworth House itself.

The Restaurant is quite formal but maintains very decent standards of Modern European food; dishes on offer could ravioli of wild mushrooms, garlic and thyme, served with a Marsala glaze and crispy herbs or pan seared scallops with scallop roe risotto, fresh asparagus and a lemon and dill butter to start with, followed by warm tart of langoustine and quail eggs, with rocquette, parmesan and a tarragon dressing or seared peppered beef fillet, warm potato, watercress and beetroot salad with walnut oil and horseradish cream. The wine list, whilst not overlong, is interesting, with house wine at £15.95.

The name of the game these days seems to be diversification. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in Derby where in Brook Street an old Wesleyan Chapel has been taken into care by an inspiring couple, Didar and Paula Dalkic. The handsome, dignified building, once a home to fire and brimstone sermons dispensed from the awesome heights of a massive pulpit-cum-podium, has an interior that is in complete contrast to its rather austere outside, and if those who worshipped here over the centuries kept the outside simple they certainly made sure that God was worshipped against a background of splendid style within.

The adaptation has been done with skill and understanding, muted contrasting colours that bring out the best in the fittings, making Masa a restaurant with a real difference. The more tiresome features of so many churches, like draughts, have been ironed out. Downstairs a wine bar has been established, creating an ideal rendezvous and offering a light lunch daily. A typical menu could be a black pudding and poached egg salad with mustard dressing, spinach, goats' cheese and parma ham pasta, or a generous open sandwich of roast suckling pig, apple and plum compote.

The Columbine Restaurant is a small privately run restaurant in the centre of the Peak District main town of Buxton. Situated just two minutes away from the Buxton Opera House, and one minute from the market square it makes an ideal spot for shoppers and opera visitors to have a quick bite before the show or a more elaborate meal afterwards. The restaurant offers a relaxed informal atmosphere with friendly, non-intrusive service.

The bill of fare changes seasonally and all the food is made to order, portions are large and the cooking is well skilled. Start your meal with a creamy natural smoked haddock and potato soup, and sesame crumbed strips of chicken served with sweet chilli sauce. For main course order arctic char sautéed with queen scallops in a herb and lemon butter or char grilled sirloin steak with smoked bacon and blue Stilton cream. Finish with hot chocolate pudding with fudge and hazelnut sauce.

Masala Art is a comfortable and attractive restaurant that blends knowledge, time-honoured experience and tradition, to provide customers with an array of delightful Indian dishes. Executive Chef Barry Dhaliwal has assembled a talented team of chefs from India, Nepal and Dubai to ensure their food makes a positive mark on the Derby dining scene.

To give your meal a flavoursome start consider the boti pudina, with chunks of lamb fillet marinated in fresh mint and black pepper and cooked in the tandoor oven. The menu features different styles from across India, and depending on the sensitivity of your taste buds, the chefs gladly make the dishes ether mild, medium or hot.

Amongst their numerous main course options, ajwaini jhinga, king prawns marinated with roasted caraway seeds and ginger and char grilled in the Tandoor might find favour. Customers are sure to find a good accompaniment to the food either in the form of Indian beers or wines predominantly from the New World.

Privately owned and managed, the Best Western Lee Wood is an elegant Georgian hotel in the spa town of Buxton. Whether you're visiting them to stay or for a meal, rest assured you'll be welcomed with a warm smile at all times.

From the thirty-eight individually decorated ensuite bedrooms, to the Elements conservatory restaurant, and the bar and lounge, the facilities at Lee Wood are second to none.

When at the restaurant, nibble on Kalamata olives and herbs as you order starters of, say, smoked wood pigeon with pepper caramel and quail egg, or steamed mussels with Asian spices and coconut cream. With main courses of Thai green curry with chicken and rice, Gloucester Old Spot pork chop, mustard mash and caramelised apple, and Haloumi cheese with Moroccan spices, peppers, and couscous, get set for some culinary globetrotting at Elements. The chocolate pot with cookies and strawberry milkshake serves as a brilliant way to finish.

The restaurant happily hosts large and small parties and 'any other good excuse for enjoyment!'

The first Fat Cat Café Bar opened in Bangor, North Wales in 1992 and since then the group has been steadily expanding to meet the demands of the increasingly discerning customer. They run ten café bars in London, the Midlands, Wales and the North West, and are known to maintain high standards in food and service.

In order to remain at the forefront of café bar culture, a number of their sites have been refurbished during the past year. All outlets offer just the right environment to relax - with comfortable leather sofas and private booths. Large projection screens show live sporting events and wi-fi is available free of charge.

Food is served all day, seven days a week and menus change monthly with each outlet playing host to events and offers like ladies nights and set menus. Music policy depends on the time of day, ranging from classic background to uplifting dance at weekend nights.

The breakfast menu offers, among other choices, the typical English Fat Cat breakfast. The all day menu is extensive and has good choices, and is best known for sandwiches that include crispy chicken focaccia, smoked haddock rarebit and lamb tandoori naan.

Amongst the starters, expect to find grilled chorizo salad, potato skins and homemade fishcakes. If you like to keep it simple, the rustic chilli con carne is a good option - you could also add a bowl of nachos to it. Mains could offer beer battered haddock and chips, and favourites like bangers and mash, char-grilled salmon fillet or spinach and black olive gnocchi.

There are popular desserts like chocolate and apricot torte and Italian lemon cake for those wanting to give their meal a sweet end.

A large selection of wines, spirits, bottled products, cocktails and cask conditioned ales makes up their wine menu. The list also mentions liqueur coffees and non-alcoholic beverages.