Published August 2025. Menus and offers can change; see the hotel’s current dining information.

Discover Dining at The Palace Hotel Buxton

Since 1868, the iconic Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa has stood as a proud landmark in the heart of the spa town of Buxton. Surrounded by over five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and nestled at the edge of the Peak District National Park, this grand Victorian hotel offers more than luxurious stays – it’s also home to a hidden gem of a dining experience open to everyone, not just hotel guests.

The Palace Hotel exterior

Whether you’re a local resident, a day-tripper exploring Buxton, or planning a night at Buxton Opera House, dining at the Palace Hotel offers an elegant and relaxed experience in a stunning historic setting.

Experience the Palace Welcome – Without Staying the Night

Step inside the Palace Hotel and you’re instantly immersed in the rich history of this 150-year-old building. From its elegant high ceilings to original architectural features, the grandeur of the Victorian era sets the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner, or a relaxed drink with friends.

Hotel receptionThe hotel lobbyLight Lunch, Hearty Dinner, Wholesome Breakfasts 

The Dovedale Restaurant serves breakfast, Sunday lunch and dinner. See the hotel’s current service times.

The Lounge Bar serves drinks, light meals and snacks; check current food service times with the hotel.

The menu in August 2025 included dishes such as:

  • Classic sandwiches and light bites

  • Freshly made sourdough pizzas

  • Hearty favourites like Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Gammon and Eggs, a juicy Rib Eye Steak, and the house special Palace Burger

Fancy a hearty breakfast? If you’re looking for a breakfast to fuel up for the day, cooked breakfasts are served in the Restaurant 7am – 9.30am weekdays, 8am – 10.30am at weekends. Contact the hotel to confirm breakfast availability for non-residents.

So whether you’re out shopping in the nearby Cavendish Arcade or Springs Shopping Centre, or taking a stroll through Pavilion Gardens, or you just want to leave the cooking behind, the Palace Hotel makes an ideal dining stop.

Tables in the Dovedale Restaurant

A Sunday Tradition Worth Making Time For

The hotel serves Sunday lunch. Check with the hotel for the current menu, times and prices.

The 2025 carvery menu offered soup, roast meat with vegetables and a dessert.

A plated roast dinner

The three-course carvery cost £14.95 when this feature was published in 2025.

Alfresco Dining & Summer Vibes in the Rippon Bar

The Rippon Bar has an outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens. Check its current opening times with the hotel.

Seating in the Rippon Bar

In 2025 the bars offered a selection of Buxton Brewery beers; ask the hotel about the current drinks list.

Buxton Brewery beers

Ask the hotel about food service in the Rippon Bar.

Afternoon Tea with a View

The 2025 feature described afternoon tea in the Conservatory. Contact the hotel to check current availability, times and prices.

The hotel conservatory

Afternoon tea on a tiered stand

Whether you’re after a casual lunch, celebratory dinner, traditional afternoon tea or pre-show meal, The Palace Hotel Buxton invites you to dine in timeless style – no overnight stay required.

How to Book 

To reserve a table or find out more, call the hotel on 01298 767000.

Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, Palace Road, Buxton, SK17 6AG

T: 01298 767000

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