Designate At The Gate

Perfect spot for party with friends! The cocktail making was brilliant and unique and the food was brilliant. We had plenty of space and time to enjoy ourselves and the venue is well decorated and inviting. The accommodation was really welcoming and the fun bunkbeds were brilliant! It was clean and had excellent extra touches and the showers were great. Thanks again Andy and Kirsty!

Amazing wedding venue and great food, so helpful. Had a wonderful time. Thank you Andy Kirsty for being excellent hosts.

I have just celebrated my 50 th birthday at Designate and can highly recommend. The communication with Kirsty was excellent from my first look around till the end of the party. The venue looked beautiful and all the guests have been messaging me today about how much they enjoyed the venue and food. The food was excellent ,a choice of 3 hot meals and some delicious cakes. Andy and Kirsty worked all night making sure the evening was perfect. If you are looking for a venue that is something different but still homely you won’t be disappointed with Designate. Some beauttiful touches around for lovely photos too

What an amazing evening hosted by Andy Kirsty. The venue is so unique and perfect for a private party. Our night comprised of cocktails and Prosecco on the beach. Then we watched the first half of sing along mamma Mia in the events room. Then had a cold buffet with a Greek theme to fit in with our film choice. The food was all homemade delicious and all our dietary needs catered for as Kirsty provided a brilliant bespoke menu for us. We then watched the second half of the film and then finished the night with karaoke. This party was excellent value for money and drinks from the bar are very reasonable. Definitely recommend and will be back. Also a big thank you to Andy and Kirsty for being so attentive and making sure the night ran so smoothly.....

We have only just found this place and what a gem it is! Great for families and really nice food and drink. We normally stay in our favorite place in Derbyshire, the fabulous ancient town of Wirksworth when we visit and we generally don't go far beyond it but Matlock in is only just down the road so all very convenient.