Listing information reviewed 30 October 2026.

Food and drink menus at Lubens

Lubens is an independent bar and kitchen on Hall Bank in Buxton, close to the Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre. Its seasonal food includes sharing boards, small plates and main dishes, with a separate Sunday menu and children’s choices.

Browse Lubens’ current food, Sunday and drinks menus. Specials and availability change; use the venue’s menu for current dishes and prices.

Booking and pre-theatre dining

Call 01298 384394 to reserve a table at Lubens. If you are eating before a performance, tell the team your show time when booking. See our Buxton Opera House guide and Buxton parking guide to plan your evening.

Bar and kitchen opening times

The bar opens daily from 11.30am. Food-service hours differ from bar hours, with a break between lunch and dinner on weekdays. The full bar and kitchen schedule is shown above; confirm any holiday changes with Lubens.

Visiting Lubens on Hall Bank

There are open fires, cask ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Families and dogs are welcome.

Lubens has previously offered a mobile horsebox bar for events. Contact the team to check current availability and arrangements.

The entrance to LubensThe bar at Lubens A mobile horsebox barSeating beside a stone wallSmall plates, wine and a sharing board A sharing board with cheeses, cured meats and fruit Seating beside a lit fireplace A roast dinnerBaked cheese, bread and wine A small seating area with framed pictures A table and chairs by the entrance A sharing board with meats, vegetables and bread Tables and chairs in a blue-walled dining area A sharing board with salads and grilled food A plated dish beneath a Lubens signA narrow seating area with bar stools Two drinks in copper mugs Soup beside a sharing board and wine A bottle of sparkling wine with glassesThree cocktailsThe Lubens exterior on Hall BankA drink and a bottle beside a fireplace