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Eat & Shop Local in Bakewell
The best meals of a Bakewell holiday rarely happen in restaurants with tablecloths. They happen at the counter of a proper local — and these are the counters that matter. Start with Bloomers, The Red Lion and The Lambton Larder.
Bakeries
Delis & Local Produce
Fish & Chips
Pubs & Inns
Sweet Shops & Fudge
Tea Rooms
1.8 mi from Bakewell
Thornbridge Quackers Café
Direct access from the Monsal trail Open every day with delicious cakes from The Bakehouse, and not forgetting the famous sausage rolls made from meat from The Thornbridge Smallho...
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How this list works
These are independent local places — the sort a holiday is remembered by — with categories from ice cream to farm shops. Distances are measured from Bakewell, and where a place has opening information or a website, it's on its page. Own one of these businesses? Every listing has a free claim option so you can keep your details up to date.
Make a day of it with our things to do in Bakewell guide, or find a base nearby with places to stay in Bakewell.
Frequently asked questions
Are these places checked?
Listings come from open map data maintained by locals, and owners can claim and update their own entries free. Opening hours change seasonally at the seaside — a quick check before a special trip is always wise.
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