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  • Sunday Roast - From £9.95

    Tuck into a delicious Sunday roast at Columbine Restaurant, starting at only £9.95. See menu for full selection. Book online for free text confirmation or call 01298 946 120.

  • £6 - Dessert

    Choose from an exciting array of desserts to finish off your meal for only £6 each. See menu for options- they will not disappoint! Book online for free text confirmation or call 01298 946 120.

Review Summary

9.3 based on 26 reviews

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    Would recommend every time. Been a few times and highly rate it. Not to be missed in Buxton. Small restaurant but the food is top class.

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    We have never eaten here before and we found every aspect excellent. We just couldn’t fault anything. We will definitely be returning again

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    The starters that both myself and my husband had were delicious. I had oak smoked salmon and my husband sardines cooked with garlic and tomatoes. We both had brill for our mains that was cooked to perfection. Welcomed as soon as we stepped inside. So glad we chose to eat here in celebration of my 60th birthday!!

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    Great food and excellent service.

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    Fantastic meal, great service and friendly atmosphere. Thank you for a lovely evening!

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    The staff were very polite and nothing was enough trouble for them. The food was out of this world. The salmon starter was best I've had in a long time and the steak knife cut through the steak with ease. Good quality produce and locally sourced. My partner had tarte and she said she loved every bite. If I'm back in buxton I'll be booking up again for sure. My opinion best restaurant in town. In visiting book up here. You won't be disappointed.

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    Excellent restaurant, will definitely visit again. Very friendly staff, wonderful food.

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    The restaurant that never disappoints. Wonderful ambience, wonderful service and extraordinarily wonderful food. Thank you so much to all concerned for a magnificent evening.

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    Lovely meal, lovely friendly staff, will definitely be going again

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    Excellent friendly service and atmosphere a good choice of meals, vegetarian included. The food was cooked to perfection and even the accompanying vegetables.

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    Excellent friendly service and atmosphere, a good choice of meals, vegetarian included. The food was cooked to perfection even the accompanying vegetables.

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    Had a lovely meal food was amazing and the service was second to none would definitely eat here again!

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    Lovely classy food in a delightful setting. Friendly attentive service from the super team!

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    Food excellent. Restaurant quiet as we made an early booking.

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    A lovely celebration at the Columbine Restaurant!

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    Great to return here. One of our favourite restaurants. Didn't disappoint. Ambience perfect for a relaxed pre- theatre meal. Excellent menu choice and superb food. Looking forward to another meal tomorrow and to returning when next visiting Buxton.

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    An excellent pre-theatre dining experience at Columbine, a quiet, relaxing restaurant, where the background music not at all intrusive; full marks for that!
    The meal was first class, (as it has been on previous visits), and was served by friendly, attentive staff.
    Dining here before the theatre/opera gives one the feeling of two nights out in one: First a superb 'meal out' followed by a good evening's entertainment.

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    Very good cuisine, nice place and good service.

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    Overall a very nice dining experience if a little pricey.

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    Great little place - its like eating in someone's sitting room! The food was exceptional and the service was fabulous.

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    enjoyed meal. Pleasant staff

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    Found this little gem by scouring the internet, and was baffled as to how I have never been to this place before. Made to feel very welcome as soon as we walked in, the head-waiter helped us find some dishes we could have due to allergies, and was sorted very efficiently. Enjoyed the gressingham duck and particularly the desserts, which looked divine. Am looking forward to making this our top restaurant. Would recommend very highly.

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    Yummy food especially the home made puds. Excellent service all the staff were very attentive.Comes highly recommended

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    As usual a superb meal, the desserts were excellent and the cheese board was amazing.

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    Fantastic meal, really friendly staff, found this place last year and well worth a visit for the special occasion

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    made to feel at home, food was fresh and tasty

Mon:
5:15pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Tue:
Closed
Wed:
6pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Thu:
6pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Fri:
6pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Sat:
6pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Sun:
Closed
  • Ranked #20 of 215
  • Avg. main course: £18
  • 0.14 miles from Buxton
  • British

We say…

Set within the stunning Peak District countryside of Derbyshire, you will find a picturesque market town by the name of Buxton which plays host to the privately-run Columbine Restaurant. Situated on Hall Bank, Columbine boasts a convenient location between Market Place and the Opera House, offering residents and visitors alike a brilliant pre or post-theatre meal as well as acting as the perfect base from which to explore Buxton, or to recharge after taking a walk around the beautiful town.

Kim McNally and her husband Steve took over in 1997 and have made Columbine a real delight to dine at. Offering diners several different dining experiences, this venue is suitable for all occasions. On the ground floor, guests are welcomed into a peaceful haven decorated in gentle lilacs and pale woods that provides the perfect backdrop for a special family celebration or a relaxed dinner. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet comfortable, a trait that is continued in the cellar dining room. Perfectly decorated to create an intimate ambience, the cellar dining room is ideal for romantic dinners. Complete with stone and brick walls that have been painted cream to make the room feel bright, a stone floor and pale woods, the cellar is cosy yet contemporary.

Columbine has gained recognition from Peak District cuisine for their love of local produce that offers diners a real taste of Derbyshire. Kim and Steve aim to use local producers, growers and breeders to create their delicious a la carte menu and daily changing specials. Steve is an incredibly talented Chef who has a wealth of experience in the catering industry which is evident in every single one of his well prepared and well-thought-out British dishes. When seasonally available you can expect to enjoy dishes such as the tart tartin made with caramelised onions, mixed mushrooms, goats cheese, spinach masala and served with a lime and mango pickle; or, the roast breast of gressingham honeyed and pink served with braised legs, plums and ginger; or the vegetarian hot and sour noodles made with Chinese vegetables, crisp tofu, seven spice pepper and pickled ginger. After your meal, the bread and butter pudding is the ultimate dessert or opt for the maple and pecan tart, another favourite of ours. Vegans and Vegetarians, do not worry, most dishes on the menu can be adapted to suit your diet to ensure that all guests are well-catered for.

Columbine restaurant in Buxton is a beautiful, independently run venue that offers variation and locally sourced produce that can be  a rare find. The time and attention to detail put in by the proprietors shines through in every aspect and you can guarantee that after one visit, you’ll be going back time and time again.
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Starters

Soup

  • £5.25

Baked avocado

Hartington blue stilton, cream and walnuts

  • £6.10

Hummus Trio

Served with garlic and coriander roasted red pepper and jalapeno// and cucumber, yoghurt, dill, served with baked crostini, tortilla chips, garlic oil

  • £5.95

Pressed terrine of ham

And cider apples, Cumberland sauce, toasted herb bread

  • £6.00

Salmon Tartare

Cured salmon with gherkins, capers and shallots, with cucumber crème fraiche

  • £6.50

tasutage

Lightly spiced Japanese style fried chicken, mixed pickles, teriyaki sauce

  • £6.50

Marinated spaghetti vegetables

Kalamata olives, roasted cashews, lime and ginger dressing

  • £5.95

Garlic Bread

  • £3.00

Dish of black

Green or mixed olives

  • £2.00
last updated: 26 May 2018

Main Courses

Slow cooked pork belly

Caramelised apples, salt and pepper crackling

  • £18.00

Herb crusted fillet of hake

Creamed spinach, roasted vine tomatoes

  • £17.95

Pan fried cutlets of High Peak lamb

Dry cured bacon, mint butter

  • £18.50

Rolled seeded pancakes filled with

Butternut squash and spinach masala, lime and mango pickle

  • £14.00

Tart Tatin’ caramelised onions, mixed mushrooms

And English goats cheese under crisp puff pastry, herb cream

  • £14.00

Fillet of sea bass

Sautéed tiger prawn tails, ginger and spring onion butter sauce

  • £18.50

Roast breast of Gressingham

Honeyed and pink served with the braised leg, plums and ginger

  • £18.50

Char grilled High Peak sirloin steak

With either herb and garlic butter or cream, cognac, cracked black pepper sauce

  • £23.50

The above main dishes are served with a bowl of fresh vegetables and potatoes

Hot and sour noodles

Chinese vegetables, crisp tofu, seven spice pepper, pickled ginger. Can be vegetarian or vegan

  • £12.50
last updated: 26 May 2018

Desserts

  • Each £6.00
  • Sharing Dessert £14.00

Lemon Possett

With almond biscuit

Maple and Pecan Tart

Pastry case filled with pecan and maple syrup mix

Chocolate Rum Layer

Chocolate sponge drizzled with rum layered with chocolate ganache, with vanilla ice cream

Crème Brulee

A rich double cream and egg custard topped with caramelised brown sugar

Bread and Butter Pudding

Slices of bread and butter layered with sultanas and an egg custard, baked in a water bath and served with either ice-cream, cream

English Cheese Board

A cheese board of English cheeses brought to your table for you to make your selection. usually includes, Hartington blue stilton, fowlers original sage Derby, Somerset brie, farmhouse mature cheddar, Dovedale blue, Ribblesdale goats cheese, white stilton and ewes milk (can vary)

  • £8.00

Or Something Smaller..

A scoop of Carte D’Or vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of Espresso

  • £3.95

A scoop of Carte D’Or vanilla ice cream topped with 25ml of your favourite liqueur

  • £4.25
last updated: 26 May 2018

Sunday Roasts and Light Bites

Roasts

Slow roast bellypork, savoury seasoning, crisp crackling

Yorkshire pudding, roast gravy, vegetables and potatoes

  • £11.95

Roast cutlets of High Peak lamb, garlic and rosemary sauce

Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and potatoes

  • £13.95

Roast chicken

Savoury seasoning, sausage and bacon roll, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and potatoes

  • £11.50

Lentil, cashew nut and bean roast, wild mushroom gravy

Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and potatoes

  • £9.95

Starters & Light Bites

Pressed terrine of ham and cider apples

With Cumberland sauce

  • £5.50

Spiced vegetable and lentil samosas

With lime and ginger

  • £5.25

Roasted vegetable, garlic and chickpea pate

Crostini

  • £5.25

Hot and sour noodles

Chinese vegetables and cashew, lentil, chickpea balls with seven spice pepper, pickled ginger

  • £8.50

Avocado, walnut

And blue stilton salad

  • £6.00/£9.00

Warm salad mixed mushrooms, sesame dressing

With or without crisp bacon strips

  • £6.75

Atlantic prawn, lettuce

And Marie rose mayonnaise baguette

  • £6.50

Pasta noodles, tuna, capers

Mild mustard seed cream, parmesan

  • £5.50/£8.50

Sides

Are all vegetarian and can be vegan. May contain nuts.

Garlic bread (3 slices)

  • £3.00
  • With cheddar £3.50

Olives , green, black or mixed

  • £2.00

Bread with olive oil and balsamic

  • £1.00

Sweet potato fries

  • £2.95

side salad

  • £2.00

Puddings

  • Each £5.00

Toffee , banana sundae

Scoop vanilla ice, shot of liqueur, shot espresso

Today's cold pudding

Today's hot pudding with ice cream or cream

Crème Brulee

English Cheese with crackers

  • 2 cheeses £4.75
  • 3 cheeses £6.25
last updated: 26 May 2018
7 Hall Bank, Buxton, SK17 6EW
01298 946 120