Located in the heart of Tideswell, Buxton, The Merchant’s Yard is a warm, ambient restaurant offering high-class dining in a beautifully decorated space. Housed in a converted 19th-century building, the restaurant combines exposed brick walls, brown leather seating and soft lighting to create an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere – ideal for long lunches, romantic dinners or special occasions.
The menu focuses on seasonal, locally sourced produce, celebrating classic British fare with a contemporary edge. By day, guests can enjoy the daytime menu featuring nibbles like smoked almonds and pork scratchings, starters such as chicken liver parfait with onion marmalade gel and hearty mains including fish and chips, grass-fed beef burgers and a roasted hispi cabbage dish with crushed potatoes and pea puree. Sandwiches, pizzas, and sweet treats like sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownies are also available.
Brunch is served on Saturdays and includes a basket of pastries, traditional English breakfast, omelettes, Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale. There’s even a mini breakfast option for little ones. Elsewhere, the a la carte evening menu showcases more refined dishes, such as hand-dived Scottish scallops, smoked Highland venison loin, and grilled lemon sole with pancetta and smoked leek. From the grill, there’s a selection of premium steaks with classic sauces, alongside sides and wood-fired pizzas. Desserts include salted caramel parfait and strawberry Paris-Brest with vanilla cream.
The Merchant’s Yard caters to vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets, meaning that there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for an evening meal or a weekend brunch, the team delivers welcoming service and beautifully prepared dishes in an inviting setting.