# The Friars House, Ilkeston — Reviews > The Friars House — Cafe in Ilkeston with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 84 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dale-abbey/restaurants/the-friars-house (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Friars House The Village, Dale Abbey [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5562607823407323594&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Friars House](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104363064325253182043) **In short:** The Friars House is a cafe in Dale Abbey, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 84 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Friars House The Friars House is a cafe in Dale Abbey housed in Poplar Farmhouse. It serves freshly cooked lunches and homemade cakes. The menu includes lasagne, quiches, tarts and salads. The cafe is cash only. There is limited car parking on site, though parking is available on the road outside. The venue is suited to children and groups. Staff accommodate dietary requirements. A walked route nearby, the Hermitage, makes it a stop on a local circuit. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Friars House's own website](http://www.friarshousedaleabbey.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## What's nearby - Dale Abbey next door - The Carpenters Arms, Dale Abbey 150m away - The Hermitage 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (84 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Dale Abbey Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/547963). [More restaurants in Dale Abbey](https://staycation.co.uk/dale-abbey/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (84 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://www.friarshousedaleabbey.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0115 930 9152](tel:01159309152) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Dale Abbey **Plus Code** 9C4WWJVX+M3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Dale Abbey Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDale%2BAbbey%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/dale-abbey/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/dale-abbey/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is The Friars House any good? The Friars House is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 84 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Friars House good for children? Yes, The Friars House is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Friars House? Call The Friars House on +44 115 930 9152. ## More near The Friars House ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Risley Hall Hotel ★ 3.5 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/risley-hall-hotel) - [Hayeswood Lodge Luxury Accommodation ★ 5.0 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stanley/hotels/hayeswood-lodge-luxury-accommodation) - [Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 ★ 3.9 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/holiday-inn-derby-nottingham-m1-j25) - [Durham Ox Ilkeston ★ 4.7 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/hotels/durham-ox-ilkeston) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [7 The Village 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/erewash/cottages/7-the-village-syk1144591) - [Lavender Cottage 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/erewash/cottages/lavender-cottage-syk1014096) - [Hallam Retreat 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/erewash/cottages/hallam-retreat-syk1173048) - [The Cottage 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/amber-valley/cottages/the-cottage-syk1112071) ### Campsites nearby - [Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite ★ 4.7 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stanton-by-dale/camping/irondale-touring-caravans-and-campsite) - [Little Stryne Certificated Site ★ 4.5 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/little-stryne-certificated-site) - [Beechwood Park ★ 4.0 · 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/beechwood-park) - [Trinity Farm ★ 4.8 · 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cossall/camping/trinity-farm) ### Things to do nearby - [Bluebell Dairy ★ 4.5 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/attractions/bluebell-dairy) - [MFA Bowl Ilkeston ★ 3.6 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilkeston/attractions/mfa-bowl-ilkeston) - [Victoria Park Ilkeston ★ 4.6 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilkeston/attractions/victoria-park-ilkeston) - [Chaddesden Park ★ 4.2 · 3.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derby/attractions/chaddesden-park)