The festive season is in full swing, and the countdown to Christmas is on.
We are delighted to have welcomed so many guests to enjoy our winter menus, if you haven’t yet, there’s still plenty of time to join us for a seasonal meal in the heart of the Peak District.
Whether you’re planning a cosy lunch with friends, a relaxed dinner with family, or a festive treat for two, our historic manor house provides the perfect setting.
Our menus celebrate the very best of local ingredients, beautifully prepared and full of seasonal flavours, so you can enjoy a stress-free festive feast without lifting a finger at home.
Christmas and December opening times
We know many of you are keen to plan your festive visits, so here’s everything you need to know about our December opening hours, through to our January break.
22nd – 23rd December
◇ Kitchen: 7:30am – 10am | 12pm – 3pm | 6pm – 9:00pm
◇ Bar: 11am – 10pm
◇ Hotel: Open
Christmas Eve
◇ Kitchen: 7:30am – 10am | 12pm – 6:30pm last table (lunch menu served all day)
◇ Bar: 11am – 9pm
◇ Hotel: Closed
Christmas Day
◇ Kitchen: Closed
◇ Bar: Closed
◇ Hotel: Closed
Boxing Day
◇ Kitchen: 12pm – 8pm last table (lunch menu served all day)
◇ Bar: 11am – 11pm
◇ Hotel: Open
New Year’s Eve
◇ Kitchen: 7:30am – 10am | 12pm – 4pm | 7pm seating for NYE tasting menu
◇ Bar: 11am – 1am
◇ Hotel: Open
New Year’s Day
◇ Kitchen: 8:30am – 10am | 12pm – 8pm last table (lunch menu served all day)
◇ Bar: 11am – 11pm
◇ Hotel: Open
2nd – 11th January
Regular opening hours (service hours differ on Sundays)
◇ Kitchen: 7:30am – 10am | 12pm – 3pm | 6pm – 9:00pm
◇ Bar: 11am – 10pm
◇ Hotel: Open
From Monday 12th January, The Peacock will close for just over two weeks, reopening on Friday 23rd January with fresh new menus to kick off the year.

Why visit The Peacock this festive season
There’s no need to stress over cooking this Christmas. Treat yourself to a relaxed festive meal and let our chefs do the hard work. We have a wide selection of festive menus to tempt your taste buds, including:
◆ Two or three-course festive menu
◆ Saturday “Taste of Christmas” tasting menu
◆ Our spectacular end of 2025 New Years Eve tasting menu
Every dish on our menu is crafted with care, featuring the finest local ingredients and classic winter flavours, making The Peacock at Rowsley the perfect festive dining destination in the Peak District.
Book your festive table today
With not long left before Christmas, tables are filling fast.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a memorable seasonal meal in our cosy, welcoming surroundings.
Book your table today and make this festive season truly special