The Prince of Wales
Baslow, Bakewell
Restaurant in Bakewell, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Prince of Wales is a practical Baslow pick for a relaxed lunch, casual date, or low-pressure celebration near Bakewell. Choose it for village-pub ease rather than a formal, chef-led meal; for a more defined modern British or modern cuisine experience, compare Fischer's Baslow Hall, The Gallery Restaurant, and The Blind Bull first.
About The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales in Bakewell provides its opening hours and smart casual dress code. It is closed on Monday, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, and open Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. Cuisine, menu format, chef, price range, booking policy, address, or service details are not specified, so it is best treated as an option to assess by timing and occasion rather than by specific dishes or awards.
The recommendation is therefore cautious: consider it when the opening hours and smart casual setting fit your plans in Bakewell, but do not assume a particular food style, drinks programme, takeaway service, allergy provision, or formal dining format. If you want to compare it with other options, consider Fischer's Baslow Hall, The Gallery Restaurant, or The Blind Bull on their own details.
Use it when the basics fit your plan
Clearest reasons to shortlist The Prince of Wales are practical ones: it is in Bakewell, has smart casual dress guidance, and has daytime-to-evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday, with a shorter Sunday schedule. Monday is not a viable day because the venue is closed.
For a food-first plan, information is not enough to compare menus, prices, signature dishes, or service style. Use broader Bakewell dining research for general context, then confirm any specific needs directly with the venue before relying on them.
Other meals to compare
Without specific details on cuisine, price, menu structure, or awards for The Prince of Wales, comparisons should stay broad. Fischer's Baslow Hall, The Gallery Restaurant, The Blind Bull, Riverside Kitchen, and Urban Choola are other options to consider, but each should be judged on its own current details rather than assumed to match The Prince of Wales.
If this is part of a wider eating itinerary, keep expectations separate by venue. The Prince of Wales provides details on Bakewell location, opening hours, and smart casual dress code, so any decision beyond that should be confirmed before travelling.
Planning details
- Location
- Church Ln, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1RY, United Kingdom
- Website
- princeofwalesbaslow.co.uk
- Phone
- +441246583880
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Prince of Wales reads like a village institution: modest dressed stone, low-key proportions and a setting that relies on the Peak District rather than theatrical design to set the tone. Arrival along Church Lane frames the pub against limestone walls and moorland, so the landscape does much of the work before you step through the door. Inside and out, the place projects an unforced, quietly held character — the kind of historic, scenic village pub where local rhythms and provenance replace trend-driven gestures. It feels intimate, steady and rooted in the countryside it serves.
Best For
This pub is best for relaxed, unhurried meals after time in the Dales — visitors and locals who value proximity to producers and straightforward country hospitality. It suits casual catch-ups, day-trippers exploring Baslow and Bakewell, and anyone seeking a calm village stop where the setting and seasonal larder are the main draws. The Prince of Wales is not a destination of flashy spectacle; it is a place to settle in, enjoy well-sourced food and linger as the rural landscape outside reinforces the experience.
Ordering Tips
Menus at this level of Peak District cooking tend to showcase what the region reliably produces: hardy local beef, free-range game from nearby estates, wild trout from limestone streams and seasonal farm vegetables. When ordering, favor dishes that highlight local meat and fish and ask staff what has come in from nearby suppliers that day. Expect straightforward preparations that let the provenance speak — game in season and trout dishes are logical choices, and seasonal vegetable sides will reflect the short supply chain the kitchen relies upon.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary country pub with modern touches, traditional elements, cozy fires in winter, bright gallery dining room, and open kitchen seating.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Church Ln, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1RY, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
Church Ln, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1RY, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
For a higher-budget celebration, try Fischer's Baslow Hall. For a modern British meal with a clearer dining-room brief, look at The Gallery Restaurant. For a lower price tier than the bigger splurge option, The Blind Bull is the sharper comparison.
Restaurant context
How it compares in the Bakewell area
The Prince of Wales is the easier, lower-pressure choice for a casual meal in Baslow, especially if the group wants a pub-style setting rather than a destination dining room. Fischer's Baslow Hall sits at the opposite end of the decision: Modern Cuisine, ££££, and better suited to a planned splurge or celebration where the food is the main event.
The Gallery Restaurant is the stronger middle-tier cross-shop for Modern British cooking at £££, while The Blind Bull gives a clearer value signal at ££ for Modern Cuisine. If the priority is booking ease and a relaxed room, The Prince of Wales has the simpler appeal; if the priority is a more defined culinary brief, those two are safer bets.
Riverside Kitchen and Urban Choola are useful alternates when availability, group mood, or cuisine preference makes the Baslow pub setting less suitable. For a special occasion, start with Fischer's Baslow Hall or The Gallery Restaurant; for a casual Bakewell-area meal, The Prince of Wales remains the more relaxed call.
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Compare The Prince of Wales
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Wales | Bakewell | , | , | No published awards |
| Fischer's Baslow Hall | Baslow | Modern Cuisine | ££££ | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| The Gallery Restaurant | Baslow | Modern British | £££ | 2026 AA 3-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Riverside Kitchen | Hope | , | , | No published awards |
| The Blind Bull | Little Hucklow | Modern Cuisine | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Urban Choola | Sheffield | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Prince of Wales accommodate groups?
Information regarding group accommodation is not available. The hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM, and closed Monday, so confirm party size and any planning needs directly before visiting.
Is The Prince of Wales good for solo dining?
Solo dining suitability is not specified. If you are considering visiting alone, key details to plan around are the Bakewell location, smart casual dress code, and published opening hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Prince of Wales?
No specific lunch or dinner service details are provided. The opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM, and closed Monday, so choose a time within those hours and confirm current service details if needed.
What are alternatives to The Prince of Wales?
Other options to compare include Fischer's Baslow Hall, The Gallery Restaurant, Riverside Kitchen, The Blind Bull, and Urban Choola. Check each venue's current details separately, especially for cuisine, price, hours, and visit requirements.
