Welcome to The Red Lion at Kniveton - East Midlands CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2023, 2024, 2025

How do you pronounce Kniveton?

Knife - as "in knife and fork"... Ton - as in "heavy? It weighed a ton!"

Are you dog friendly?

We welcome well-behaved dogs on a short lead in both our bar area and dining room. If booking a table for food then let us know if you wish to bring your dog - it helps us with our table planning!

Where can I park?

We have some parking at the front of the pub and there are no restrictions to parking on Main Street through the village - please park sensibly regarding pedestrians and access for our neighbours.
Please do not park at the front of the pub if you are not on the premises or leave your car overnight without prior consent.

Are you on a bus route?

Ashbourne Community Transport have now taken over the running of the 110 and 111 buses linking Ashbourne with Wirksworth and Matlock with a bus-stop right outside the pub - listed as The Red Lion or Kniveton Smithy - Check the time-tables at Ashbourne Community Transport web site or track the bus on a live map at www.bustimes.org

Alternatively, Kniveton is also covered by The Derbyshire Connect bus service - run by Ashbourne Community Transport - it's a flexible bus service with no fixed route or timetable so pick up times and destinations can be planned to suit the needs of where passengers have stated they want to travel to and from on booking.

Is there a local taxi company?

DON'T think you'll be able to just grab an Uber!
Although you may get lucky and find a nearby driver, their coverage of rural Derbyshire is very limited.

We recommend Village Taxis based in Ashbourne - always reliable but with only a few cars they do get busy at peak times so always best to book in advance.
Call them on 01335 418080.

If you are group then try the Ashbourne Little Bus Company - run by Ashbourne Community Transport. They offer a private-hire minibus service for groups. Any surplus from the Little Bus Company is reinvested back into ACT so your night out will help to pay for elderly, disabled and rurally isolated people within the area attend a medical appointment or make their weekly shopping trip.
Call them on 01335 300670.

If you need something with even more seats then try the Warrington's Buses, based locally to us, they have a fleet of mini-buses and coaches from 16 seats up to 57.
Call them on 01335 350204.

Do you have accommodation?

We do not offer accommodation*. There are a number of properties within walking distance of the pub that offer self-catering accommodation, from cosy little cottages to large houses suitable for groups - search AirBnB or various Holiday Cottage booking sites using the post-code DE6 1JH.
(*The pub has offered rooms in the past and is still listed on some booking sites which we have no control over!)

Are there any local camp sites?

There are two local camp sites within a 15-20 minute walk of the pub.

New House Organic Farm 01335 342429

Thorpe Cloud View 07906 121303

Can I park my camper van in your carpark overnight?

Unfortunately not - we have looked into it but given the space we have it's a non-starter. However, both our local camp sites have pitches for camper vans.

Do you have a beer garden?

We have outdoor seating at the front of the pub and a small secluded garden at the rear of the pub (not open all year and no food is served in the garden).

How can I pay? Cash or card?

For us each method have advantages, disadvantages and costs...
We do accept cards and contactless payments and continue to take cash with no plans to stop. We can also take payments for deposits online or over the phone.

There's no phone signal - what can I do?

Enjoy it!... but if you really need to check for an email or have a severe FOMO then we have full fibre and happy to share the bandwidth through the free WiFi!