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Mar 21 2009 09:49 am
Hi, Keyhole caving club have been coming to the old Smithy for 20 years.
best breakfast in derbyshire.
We all miss Ed espessially as he is the same age as me.
Heres hoping we will be coming for another 20 years.
Pete Dell
Keyhole Caving Club
Sep 22 2008 12:43 pm
We came for one night to Monyash, and it was fantastic! Such a lovely village, with very friendly locals...!!
The cafe is lovely :) and Dave is lovely too, we are all planning our next visit
Leah, Hannah and Emma. xxx
Feb 21 2008 09:55 am
We've been dropping into the Smithy regularly since moving to the area 14 years ago. It's always been nice to see the same friendly faces time and time again, although unfortunately we wont be seeing Ed's again. He was a really nice genuine guy. We're glad to see the Smithy continues to go from strength to strength since his death; we're sure he would be really pleased by how well its going in his absence,
Patrick and frances
Cotterill Farm
Biggin
Sep 12 2007 12:21 pm
The best breakfast in the land!! Me and my family have benn 'holidaying' in Derbyshire regularly since 1989 and The Smithy is one of our best discoveries in the peak district! Please be open this Friday - we're heading to Leeds for a wedding and plan to detour off the M1 for a breakfast - yes people that's just how much the breakfast and The Smithy is worth it!!
Jules, Southampton
Jun 17 2007 07:19 am
Always call in to The Smithy for the fantastic food and welcome when we are in the area.
Above all we think it is such great value for money!!!
Andy, Sheelagh, Pat and Sam from Cornwall
Aug 30 2006 10:38 am
We drove past the Old Smithy whilst driving through Monyash when camping near Bakewell. It looked very inviting and friendly. We were disappointed when we couldn't stop to visit. We will try and come for a drink some time in the near future. Mary Connelly(old) and Andy(old) and Mattie Oxley(10)
P.S. Mattie's piczo site is every1lovesmousie.piczo.com please visit!
Aug 20 2006 02:54 pm
Shocked to hear about Ed on a recent visit. The Smithy and its breakfasts are part of cafe folklore. I have eaten here many times on cycling, walking, caving and climbing trips. Sometimes I think the trips are just an excuse for a breakfast. It's hard to imagine life without the Smithy. Long may it live.
Jun 22 2006 08:34 am
I'm sorry to hear about Ed.
My Grandad, Mama, Brother, and myself, sometimes come into your cafe, after walking in the Manifold Valley! We esecially enjoy your choclate fudge cake, strawberry ripple ice cream,and toffee ice cream! (And Mama and Grandad love your toasted teacakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Hope to see you soon!
xxx
Jun 1 2006 10:09 am
Just looked into the site and can't believe what I'm reading!
Our deapest sympathies are with you all - we will miss Ed's cheery smile and greeting when we call on the bikes.
All the best - we'll see you soon
John and Steve
AT Motorcycle Tours
Mar 4 2006 08:41 am
An absolute must, one of Eds gourmet breakfasts before the White Peak Walk. Enough fuel to keep you going all day, but do insist on the black pudding to finish it off.!!!!!!!
Anon
Feb 16 2006 11:37 am
The Old Smithy in Monyash is always a fauorite stop on our motorcycle tours (www.attours.co.uk) but the only problem is that after one of Ed's breakfasts you don't always feel like riding of into the sun for at least a couple of hours. If the plates were any bigger they wouldn't go through the doorway!
The atmosphere at night is so different - who would have thought that a welcoming daytime cafe could become a cosy romantic bistro.
Definately worth going out of your way to visit
John
Dec 10 2005 05:33 pm
Welcome to the Old Smithy Website, whether you're a Regular customer, have visited just once or twice or have yet to sample the Smithy and have just seen this website. Please leave you comments here... Thanks, Sean.
