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We’re excited to launch our new Exploring Wine Series, a collection of three tasting events featuring a delicious set menu designed to dive deep into iconic wine regions and styles from around the w...

The festive season is here and we can't wait to celebrate with you!...

Celebrate the season in style at The Maynard with our two or three-course festive menu, designed to bring a little extra sparkle to your gatherings. ...

If you're planning a 2026 or early 2027 wedding, we would love to welcome you to any of these events. They’re the perfect way to explore your options, meet our team and start picturing your unfor...

Winter at The Maynard is one of the most magical times of the year. As frost settles across the Hope Valley, the landscape transforms into a quiet, shimmering wonder with silvery fields, glittering br...

The festive decorations have arrived at The Maynard, and our venue is sparkling with Christmas charm. From Friday the 28th November, we’re bringing all the winter warmth with seasonal treats read...

From lively party nights and brass bands to wreath-making workshops and magical visits from Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make memories, share laughter and soak up the seasonal spi...

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Maynard is now officially accredited by Coeliac UK! This accreditation is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of and it reflects our continued com...

This November, The Maynard invites you to join us for our next Meet the Maker event, a Portuguese-inspired masterclass hosted by Hattersley Wines and the legendary Sandeman family....

Join us for a special Christmas lunch like no other as The Grumpah Band bring their signature vintage party energy to The Maynard....

This December, we’re sprinkling some festive magic here at The Maynard in Grindleford with our Afternoon Tea with Santa! Bring the whole family for a delicious festive Afternoon Tea followed by a...

We’re excited to announce that our brand-new autumn menu launches on 1st October and it's packed with fresh, seasonal flavours that celebrate the very best of British produce....

Our new Sunday stay over offer, available from October, gives you the perfect excuse to escape, indulge and recharge in the heart of the Peak District. With a reduced bedroom rate and a £35 per perso...

As the golden days draw to a close, we’re inviting you to soak up the last of the sunshine with one final live music event in the garden at The Maynard happening this Sunday....

Planning your wedding should feel as special as the day itself and here at The Maynard, we’re proud to offer a venue where every detail is designed to make your celebration unforgettable....

We’re proud to launch My Longbow, our brand-new loyalty app, created to reward you every time you dine and drink at The Maynard and any other Longbow venue....

Celebrating dedication and positivity, we’re delighted to recognise Arsh as our Employee of the Month for August here at The Maynard in Grindleford!...

Mark your calendar for an evening of delicious drama and deadly secrets! On Thursday 16th October 2025, The Maynard in Grindleford will transform into a 1960s crime scene for an immersive Murder Myste...

Join us on either Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th October (or both!) as the dazzling lights of the West End arrive for two unforgettable evenings at The Maynard in Grindleford!...

On Tuesday 2nd September, 27 staff from Longbow Venues will collectively walk over 750 kilometres through the Peak District on a journey through the company’s heartland....

There’s no better way to spend the August Bank Holiday weekend than surrounded by great food, live music and good company in the heart of the Peak District....

A brand new summer event is coming to The Maynard on Sunday 20th July 2025. Grumpah in the Gardens brings this brilliant roaming vintage band with serious party spirit, a two-course seasonal menu, an...

The Maynard has been awarded a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025 - a prestigious accolade awarded to the top 10% of venues worldwide...

Live Music in the gardens is back for 2025! Join us every Sunday from 2-4pm for live music in the gardens at The Maynard....

Looking to gift the dad in your life with something special this Father's Day? Take a look at our ideas for Father's Day 2025 here....

There's a new summer menu on the horizon! Launching Wednesday, May 28th, priority booking is now open. Read more on what to expect from our delicious summer dishes....

This May half term there's lots of fun and exploring to do around the Peak District. Here's some picks of upcoming family-friendly activities....

Meet our award winning team and see The Maynard dressed by Moonstruck Event Hire for a beautiful wedding at our wedding showcase. Entry is completely free....

Save the date! Thursday, June 19th is our next Meet The Maker event and this time we'll be welcoming Master of Wine, Mike Best who will host and let you in on the insights, trends and surprising disco...

Elisa and Ben's Italian/English wedding at The Maynard was full of love, energy and laughter. Organised in only five months, this brilliant couple really put their personality into their big day at Th...

Stay over on a Sunday at The Maynard and get Sunday Roast and Breakfast in your stay!...

From animal handling fun to crafts, Lego printing and Peak District staycations, there's so much to do, see, enjoy and taste this Easter from The Maynard....

We’re thrilled to announce that The Maynard has been included in the brand-new MONOPOLY: Peak District Edition, joining the ranks of some of the region’s most beloved landmarks and organisations!...

As part of our Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award, we've been catching up with team members to find out more about the journey in hospitality. In this edition, meet Katie Angrave - the heart of we...

Enjoy live music, meet exceptional suppliers and see our beautiful heritage venue dressed for a wedding at The Wedding Assembly X The Maynard Wedding Fair on Sunday, March 16th, 2025...

Book for an incredible and intimate night of wine tasting and food pairing with Conrado from Ontañón Familia Vineyard...

This February there's winter offers, Valentine's Day, half term staycations and local fun in the Peak District. #EnjoyMore from The Maynard this winter....

What could you do that doesn't cost the earth this winter in the Peak District? Check out our guide....

If you're getting married here at The Maynard, we have a number of wedding breakfast taster menu events coming up....

Looking for the perfect place nestled in nature for your next away day or conference? The Maynard offers a day rate or overnight corporate room rate for conferences. Get up to 10% off your 2025 confer...

It's the season of hearty, cosy comfort food with an innovative culinary twist. Check out our sample of some of the brand new dishes from our new autumn winter menu....

At The Maynard we want everyone to enjoy more. That's why we go the extra mile to make our menu accessible and sustainable....

If you're looking for some inspiration on what to do in the Peak District this summer, read our top picks!...

We're thrilled to launch some brand new options for wedding food here at The Maynard. Featuring the best of Peak District produce....

Head chef of The Maynard, Greg Robinson, will be live in the Culinary Theatre at the Bakewell Festival on Sunday, July 14th. Find out what else is on at this brilliant family-friendly festival....

If you're planning your wedding and seeking inspiration, look no further than the beautiful celebration of Chloe and Louis who got married at The Maynard in. April 2024....

Looking for something to do this bank holiday weekend and half term? Check out our fave picks of the best of the Peak District....

We're giving away a 3-course meal for two people with a bottle of house wine to celebrate the new menu launch. Open until Sunday 19th May, 2024....

This Valentine's Day indulge in the finest, freshest and quality dishes, lovingly created by head chef, Greg Robinson and executive chef, Adrian Gagea. A must for any food lover!...

This Valentine's Day indulge in the finest, freshest and quality dishes, lovingly created by head chef, Greg Robinson and executive chef, Adrian Gagea. A must for any food lover!...

Thank you for your support of The Maynard this Christmas. It's weird not seeing you all on Christmas Day but we are all looking forward to spending time with our families today. Merry Christmas!...

It's been a wild 2023! Here's a roundup of everything that's happened and a look forward to 2024 at Longbow Venues....

The best wines to enjoy this Christmas can be discovered at The Maynard's Wines for Christmas pairing dinner taking place on Friday, December 1, 2023. Here, we chatted to John Hattersley from Hattersl...

We're not opening on Christmas Day this year. Instead, we're putting our festive heart and soul into the BIGGEST programme of events at The Maynard this December....

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Enjoy more for less this November at The Maynard with our special autumn evening menu offer. Available every Monday to Friday, 5-9pm, get 3 courses and a bottle of wine to share for £29.95. Terms and...

This December we've secured five evenings for our Pie & Peas supper with the amazing musical talents of The Oughtibridge Brass Band. Enjoy heartwarming hand-made pies and peas while listening to the i...

Sadly, due to Storm Babet, The George Hathersage will be closed for 4-6 months to allow for a full refurbishment following flood damage....

We can't wait to breathe life back into The Ashford Arms. Here's a little update with some pics of how it looks right now after being closed for the last 4 years....

Join us on Friday, 1st December, as we embark on a gastronomic journey paired with the perfect wines, hand-selected by John Hattersley from Hattersley Wines....

Join us at our Wedding Fayre at The Maynard on Sunday, October 15th from 11am until 3pm. See how our beautiful Chatsworth Suite could look for your big day and immerse yourself in the character and he...

Take a sneak peek at our brand new Autumn Winter menu and find out how to get 20% off for a limited time only....

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Celebrate the best of the Peak District this festive season at The Maynard....

The Westside and Southside Restaurant Awards are back! Vote for us in the Reader's Choice award by Friday, October 13th....

We've got another sister! Longbow Bars and Restaurants to open The Ashford Arms in early 2024....

Whether you're getting married, celebrating a landmark birthday or looking for the right space for your next corporate away-day, The Maynard is perfect for all types of events in the Peak District for...

Share, pair and save up to £15 on one of our delicious sharing plates and perfectly paired wines from Hattersley Wines....

It's a summer of sumptuous Sunday roasts, sharing platters and sensational live music in The Maynard gardens. Check out who is on where and when here from now until the end of August....

We're looking for a very important person to join our team and take care of the most important thing in our business - our people! Could it bey ou?...

This father's day ditch the novelty socks and smellies and get a gift for dad he'll remember forever....

It's the last day to enter us into the Good Food Guide and we would love your support!...

The sun is shining and the new summer menu is about to be launched at The Maynard. If you're a subscriber to our newsletter, you can get 20% off between May 17-20....

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You asked and we made it happen! Our newly refurbished and upgraded outdoor areas at The Maynard have had a glow up. You can now book outdoor garden dining at The Maynard....

Please vote for us and celebrate independent businesses in this year's Muddy Awards. Vote for us by June 4, 2023 in the best boutique stay for The Maynard and best destination pub for The George and w...

The George and The Maynard were honoured in the prestigious Derbyshire and Peak District Tourism Awards....

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Bouncy castles, BBQ and our brand new stylish garden dining area... Join us the day after the King's Coronation on Sunday, May 7th for our official Coronation Garden Party at The Maynard....

Join us at The Maynard on Mothering Sunday for the tastiest 3-course special menu....

Our brand new restaurant has been refurbished to represent the countrified cosy sophistication we're famous for....

It's been a very busy month as we've renovated The Maynard and our new menu. We can't wait to reopen with some amazing offers, new dishes and a new look!...

Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue for your Peak District wedding? Look no further than The Maynard - award-winning wedding venue, voted best in East Midlands for two years running. Come an...

If you're looking for a perfect place to bring the family for a memorable staycation, look to the Peak District!...

Enjoy more this Valentine's Day at The Maynard with our delicious 3-course special menu. Make a night of it in our award-winning hotel....

Get 30% off food at The Maynard from Feb 3-18th. Enjoy more for less and sample the brand new menu!...

We've renovated our restaurant and renovated our menu too! We're focusing on the best of British with our exceptional local Peak District produce while exploring world flavours through our exciting ne...

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From January 9, 2023 to Feb 3, 2023 we will be closed at The Maynard while we work on some exciting renovations and updates. Don't worry though - our sister venue, The George Hathersage will be open w...

We've got a seven-course spectacular menu, wine pairing and an incredible four piece band to help see in the new year at The Maynard. AND if you book to stay over, your hotel stay includes your New Ye...

We're on the hunt for talented and passionate people. Could you have what it takes to join us at The Maynard and The George Hathersage?...

We know with everything on the increase that times can feel tight. We want to ensure you enjoy more at The Maynard and The George so we've created a series of special offers for you this November....

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It's the Reader's Choice category in the Westside Bar & Restaurant Awards 2022 that we have our eyes on! Can you help?...

Get 30% off our brand new Autumn menu at The Maynard when you dine Monday to Saturday between September 21st and October 6th 2022....

Christmas 2022 at The Maynard is full of festive fun with live music, the Grumpah band, wine tasting and Christmas markets....

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In case you missed it… (where have you been?!), there’s a brand new venue in the Longbow Bars and Restaurants family. And as we all know, with growth comes new opportunities! If you ask us, ...

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Join us every month for our wine pairing and dinner events. Enjoy a delicious three-course set menu, expertly crafted by head chef Adrian Gagea, in collaboration with local wine expert John Hattersley...

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Sink your teeth and tickle your tastebuds with our brand new mouth-watering menu at The Maynard. Using locally sourced produce of the season and taking inspiration from global flavours and modern cook...

In our quest to ensure that you #enjoymore at The Maynard we are excited to announce that Fridays will now be officially known as ‘Wine Night’. Starting September 25, 2020, every Friday you can ge...

Learn more about what is in my September update here at The Maynard. We have now announced our Festive Events at The Maynard, and bookings are open....

Learn more about what is in my September update here at The Maynard. We have now announced our Festive Events at The Maynard, and bookings are open....

If you’re familiar with the way we work, you know that we’re not about to host a half-hearted December. There’s so much happening at The Maynard (and The George!) that you’ll be counting down ...

Have you had a magnificent experience at The Maynard? Ready to shout about a spectacular visit to our newly refurbished sister venue, The George? Don’t keep it to yourself! The Westside Restauran...

The time has come! We’re making history in Hathersage with the eagerly awaited re-opening of our sister venue, The George....

I can’t quite believe I’m writing another monthly update again, but here we are at the end of the summer holidays already, and there’s so much to tell you (as usual)!...

Are you ready to experience the legendary tale of one of Hathersage’s most historic resting stops? With only a matter of days until we open the doors to The George, we’re bringing you an exclu...

We’re chuffed to bits to announce our latest event at The Maynard – pictures in the peaks! Our gorgeous gardens are the perfect setting to get cosy under a blanket, watch the sun set over the Peak...

Well, where do I begin? It’s been some time since my last update, but that’s not because there’s been nothing to say – in fact, it’s quite the opposite, so buckle up and brace yourself… yo...

July has been a month of significant dates for the UK, with summer finally arriving (welcome, what took you so long?), and bringing with it the hottest day of 2021 so far. Oh, and we should mention...

For many of our two and four-legged regulars, our beloved pooch George, also known as ‘Lord of the Manor’, is a familiar face around The Maynard. Whilst our floppy-eared best friend is remarkab...

Our new and refurbished bedrooms are now ready to book for your 2021 stay. Find out more information behind them here...

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This week's takeaways are inspired by world tapas produced in Grindleford. We suggest 3-4 dishes per person...

Are you passionate about premium drinks, fresh food, fantastic guest journey? Then we want to hear from you. Our ethos is that we recruit on personality. We train and develop to give those with the ...

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Rob talks road map to recovery, what has happened in February and how you make Mum feel special this coming Mothering Sunday....

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Normally Mothering Sunday is one of the busiest days of the year in the restaurant trade. With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting 2 consecutive Mother's Days, it doesn't mean that we cannot make it s...

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A selection of homemade British pies, The Maynard burgers and our famous Sunday roasts...

January is notoriously one of the busiest months of the year to book a wedding. Many people use Christmas as an opportunity to get down on one knee and ask the magic question. With the doom and gloo...

Rob speaks about what The Maynard are up to including Takeaways, Valentine's, Summer Staycations and Virtual wedding showrounds...

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This week's takeaways featuring some premium homemade lasagnes, festive afternoon teas or Sunday lunches....

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The takeaway menu for The Maynard for Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November. This week featuring hand crafted Britis pies, Sunday roast and Afternoon Tea....

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We know you're as confused as Dominic Cummings with a compass when it comes to the evolving restrictions so we've created a round-up of how you can #enjoymore with us!...

We have been able to curate some intimate events, organised in our sophisticated Chatsworth suite, that are the perfect thing to pencil into your diary....

What's on at The Maynard luxury hotel in the Peak District this October? Read Rob's latest blog which encourages us all to organise activities with our loved ones and friends so we have things to look...

Looking for the perfect staycation in Derbyshire? Have something to look forward to and explore the heritage, hospitality and breathtaking scenery here in Grindleford. Join us for a cosy dinner, bed a...

Enjoy a Sunday dining experience at The Maynard this autumn/winter. We have released a series of special dates where diners will be able to be seated on tables of up to six in our newly renovated C...

Starting 30th September, Wednesdays will officially become 'Grill Night' at The Maynard. Our 30% off the grill and burger menu is available from 12 midday until food orders finish (currently at 8:30 p...

Join us for a mulled wine and mince pie by the fire, accompanied by great food and efficient service. Put up your feet and let us do the hard work this Xmas...

We had a blindingly brilliant August and as we move into the Autumnal months it’s time for us to reflect the produce of the season and work with our local suppliers to formulate our new menu....

We want you to always #Enjoymore at The Maynard so we bring you two afternoon tea options; Classic and Gentleman's Afternoon Tea....

Bank holiday Sunday, August 30, 2020 from midday to 7pm The Maynard hosts a day of local musical talent to entertain diners. Tables available on both lawns....

Rob discusses the all-important elements that have been obsessed over to create the delicious Sunday roast at The Maynard. We'd argue it might just be the best Sunday lunch in the Peak District! ...

Managing director of The Maynard, Rob Hattersley, discusses how couples can view our wedding spaces in a post-pandemic socially distanced way...

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It's almost four weeks since we have been allowed to reopen and I've finally had a spare minute to let you know what we've been up to in lockdown and beyond at The Maynard....

We are delighted to announce that we will be participating in the chancellor's Eat Out to Help Out scheme throughout August. ...

General manager of The Maynard, Stephen Atkinson, discusses how the team at The Maynard came to know one another and embark on running their dream venue....

Whilst being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have been extremely busy. In addition to catching up on paperwork, spending time nurturing the garden and continuing with refurbishment work; we h...

Our head chef Adrian Gagea gives some insight into his experience, inspirations and our direction of our food & menu influences...

Our assistant manager Josh wants to give you insight into Roastology, our coffee supplier and why coffee means so much to us....

Following on from taking on this building, it was fairly evident that to change perceptions and create a fresh start, it would take more than a new brand image. The venue décor felt extremely dated ...

Being the son of local restaurateur and wine merchants, John & Diane Hattersley, hospitality is in my blood.  Despite recommendations from my parents to avoid a career in the industry, passion was al...