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The Stepping Stones

Carnation Way, Ashbourne DE6 1AY, England
01335-30-08-00
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Ranked #22 of 51 restaurants in Ashbourne
Price range: $8 - $19
Cuisines: Brew Pub
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Next to The Travelodge Hotel, three years old with a fantastic "Impact" garden. Five minute drive from Ashbourne Town centre and twenty minutes drive from Alton Towers and Derby City Centre. Easy access from A52 and A50 and open every day. Breakfast served from March to October during holiday season.
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Sunderland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Stopped at the Travelodge next door & ate here on the Friday. Pub/restaurant very busy but seated very quickly, very good service. Lots of choice on menu food arrived promptly & was nice & hot. We all finished our meals they were ok but not great. We would eat here again if stopping at the Travelodge because it is very... More

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Lincs
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8 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Stopped here for a meal as we were staying in the grotty Travelodge next door. We were very tired after a long trip and upset at the state of the accommodation (first time visit) we had chosen. So we were not expecting much from the Pub. What a lovely surprise we got. We were greeted with a friendly smile from... More

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West Midlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Cannot fault this pub. On a short break in Ashbourne, visited on a busy Saturday night and so impressed re-visited following Tuesday. Had 2 for £10 meals on both occasions. Excellent value for money, We had rump steak and gammon. Beer excellent. Staff young, friendly and efficient, service prompt.

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

We stopped here as we suspected a chain restaurant would have a large and varied menu. There were many things to choose from and all sounded nice. The service was quick and efficient and the food was really nice. Lovely beer garden.

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staffordshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

My wife and I spent a morning looking around Ashbourne but when it got towards lunchtime we still had not seen any pubs that we liked the look of or that served food. So we went to the Stepping Stones which we have driven past on numerous occasions. Good choice. We were greeted at the door by a very friendly... More

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Sheffield
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9 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We stayed at the Travelodge next door so decided to go to The Stepping Stones for breakfast. The cleaners were still hoovering when we arrived. We both ordered a small breakfast for £4.95 each. We were told to 'help ourselves to tea and coffee'. My boyfriend had cereal (£1.95) too, there was no milk. He asked for the milk and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Oh dear, from start to finish a horrible experience. I asked a waitress clearing a nearby table if she could wipe mine down, she failed to return with a cloth. I ordered a Sunday Lunch without meat. Essentially, a plate of vegetables with gravy but this proved to be way past their capabilities. Firstly, I was presented with a side... More

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uk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

The place is clean with friendly and efficient staff. The 'two meals for £10' menu was good and the food was tasty and plentiful, what more could you want from pub grub? Worth a visit and handy for the travelodge next door.

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Leek, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Really good food served in this family friendly pub/restaurant. Staff always friendly, may be busy at times, so may have to wait for food, but worth it!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Went here as it had 2 for £10 meals on, was very lovely food and cannot complain for price, dessert was yummy too, ,atmosphere was relaxed and very pleasant, great outdoor area for kids, staff really friendly too xx

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