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    Stepping Stones

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    786 reviews
    #34 of 74 Restaurants in Ashbourne
    ££ - £££, British, Bar, Pub
    A52 | Carnation Way, Ashbourne DE6 1AY, England
    +44 1335 300800
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    Open Now:10:00 - 22:30
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    3.5 786 reviews
    #34 of 74 Restaurants in Ashbourne, United Kingdom
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    A52 Carnation Way, Ashbourne DE6 1AY England
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    Next to the Travelodge Hotel, five minute drive from Ashbourne Town centre and twenty minute drive from Alton Towers and Derby City Centre. Easy access from A52 and A50 and open every day.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$6 - US$15
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    CUISINES
    British, Bar, Pub, Brew Pub
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi
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    Reviewed yesterday
    perfect meal perfect views

    called in for lunch good choice of menu to my surprise they are one of a few restaurants by marstons that can offer a choice, if ordering fish and chips you can either have the fried fish or the more healthier steamed fish either comes...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank derbweb1
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Staff were so friendly

    Dropped in here while stopping at the Travelodge nearby. Didn’t eat but must say the staff were so friendly and attentive. A great setting for a walk around Ashbourne. I’ll come again. Young Dutch guy couldn’t do enough for us. Thanks

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Nottspaddy
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Nice food and lovely service

    The food here was mainly rotisserie chicken which is great if you like that type of food. There is also a wide selection of other foods too. The price was average but the food was good. The waitresses were very attentive and so lovely. They...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank 536niamhp
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Only drinks

    Didn’t eat here, but the service was excellent, really helped my disabled husband drinks carry the drinks, and cocktails were very enjoyable.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank sonfitzpatrick
    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon! Samantha Foxon

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Lunch

    We visited for a burger, it was delicious. Burgers in pubs are sometimes cheap and the bun goes floppy with grease! But not here, it was possibly the nicest, tastiest burger I've eaten in a pub. Homemade slaw and tasty chips, we ate every bite!🍔😁Also...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank darrens703
    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon! Samantha Foxon

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    great food and pleasant service

    went for lunch with freinds and food was lovely and service was very freindly. we all had different food and it was all good and served together

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank James H
    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon! Samantha Foxon

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Similar Wonderful Experience

    Again we went to Buxton to celebrate the New Year. After having a truly fab meal 12 months earlier, there was no way that we could by-pass the chance of eating there again.This time we had an extra young man with us, our newest Grandson...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Jonah486
    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon! Samantha Foxon

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    very disappointing

    I have used this pub many times in past few years and found it satisfactory, but last night the meal we were served was very poor. Starters were drab and overcooked. Main course of roast chicken was dry and overcooked. Mint tea was served in...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Wanttoroammore
    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear you didn't you enjoy your visit on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01335 300800 to discuss further. Samantha

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Curry

    I go to the stepping stones a lot of the time with both my friends and family. I would highly recommend this to anyone whether you’re going on your own, with a friend or with a table for 20. The staff are so polite and...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank derbyshirereviewerx
    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon! Samantha Foxon

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Won't rush back

    My wife and I made a special trip to the Stepping Stones for a mid week lunch, as we've enjoyed it so much previously. We've been many times and the food and service were always top notch, but on this visit it failed miserably. I...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
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    TheSteppingStones, Manager at Stepping Stones, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your visit on this occasion. Hope to s e you again soon. Samantha

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    Leanne1898
    27 March 2018|
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    Response from laulaura | Reviewed this property |
    we went there around 8ish and they still served food. you should be OK.
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    6 October 2017|
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    Response from JANET B | Reviewed this property |
    Mappleton restaurant that is dog friendly, whatever its size, is the Okeover Arms, if the Stepping Stones outdoor area is not suitable due to weather or temperature conditions.
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    22 April 2017|
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    Response from Grace M | Reviewed this property |
    What did they say? I find that even as a regular I am greeted with sour faces and bad attitudes. I think the staff need to be provided with more well-being and support if the job is so bad they take it out on customers.
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