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Wednesday 12pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 10pm Saturday 12pm - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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Jamie welcome's you to the Saracen's Head, Shirley! A friendly country pub & restaurant serving locally sourced, homemade food and great ales.

Whether it's a hearty meal, a Sunday roast, or a pint in the garden, we look forward to welcoming you!

16/09/2026

What makes a great fish & chips? 🐟🍟

For us, it's simple.

Fresh, flaky haddock.

Light, crispy b**r batter.

Golden chips.

And every plate cooked fresh to order.

It's a classic for a reason, and one of the dishes our customers come back for time and time again.

If you're planning your next visit, this might just be the perfect choice.

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

14/09/2026

Autumn has a way of bringing people together. 🍂

The days become cooler, the food becomes heartier and there's no better excuse to slow down and enjoy good company.

Whether you're joining us after a countryside walk, catching up with friends or treating yourself to a homemade meal, we'll have a warm welcome waiting for you.

Here's to cosy afternoons, comforting food and everything we love about autumn.

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

12/09/2026

Nothing means more to us than hearing you've enjoyed your visit. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As an independent village pub, every review, recommendation and kind word really does make a difference.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to support us and share their experience.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

❤️ Here's what one of our recent customers had to say...

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

10/09/2026

There's nothing quite like a proper Sunday lunch. 🍽️

Gather the family, catch up with friends and let us take care of the cooking.

Expect homemade Yorkshire puddings, perfectly cooked meats, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and plenty of rich gravy.

The only thing you need to decide is... who's pouring the gravy? 😉

Join us this Sunday—we'd love to welcome you.

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

08/09/2026

The best part of running a village pub? The people. ❤️

One of the things we love most is getting to know the people who walk through our doors.

Whether you're popping in for a pint, joining us for Sunday lunch or celebrating a special occasion, it's the conversations, friendships and familiar faces that make The Saracen's Head what it is.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us – you're a huge part of our story.

06/09/2026

Homemade isn't just a word on our menu. It's how we cook. 👨‍🍳

At The Saracen's Head, we believe great pub food starts with quality ingredients, time and care.

It's about taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen, whether it's a comforting pie, perfectly cooked fish and chips or one of our seasonal specials.

We don't believe in cutting corners.

We believe in cooking food that brings people together and keeps them coming back.

That's what homemade means to us.

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

04/09/2026

Meet Jamie 👋

One half of the team behind The Saracen’s Head.

Jamie shares a little more about himself, why he took on the pub and what he hopes to create here in Shirley. 🍻

From good food and a warm welcome to creating a pub the whole village can enjoy — there’s plenty to look forward to.

Get to know Jamie and follow along as we continue building something we’re really proud of. ❤️

📍 The Saracen’s Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

02/09/2026

Hello September... 🍂

There's something special about this time of year.

The countryside begins to change, the evenings become a little cooler, and there's nothing quite like settling into a village pub for a homemade meal and a warm welcome.

Whether you're joining us after a walk around the Derbyshire countryside, catching up with friends or treating yourself to dinner, we'd love to welcome you this autumn.

Here's to cosy evenings, great food and making more memories together.

See you soon.

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

31/08/2026

To everyone who's visited us recently... thank you. ❤️

Whether you've joined us for lunch, dinner, a drink with friends or your Sunday roast, we really do appreciate every visit.

Supporting an independent village pub means more than you might realise, and we're grateful to everyone who's been part of our journey so far.

If you haven't visited us yet, we'd love to welcome you soon.

See you at the bar! 🍻

📍 The Saracen's Head, Shirley, Derbyshire

30/08/2026

🏆 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR… apparently. 👀

Today marks Max’s last shift at the Saracens Head before he heads off to uni. 🎓

Usually found working hard out back, Max has somehow perfected the art of appearing at the front of house at every available opportunity — usually for a chat, a laugh, or to make sure absolutely nobody has forgotten he’s there!!

But jokes aside, Max has been a cracking member of the team and has brought plenty of laughs, hard work and good times to the Saracens.
We’re genuinely going to miss having him around, even if the kitchen might finally get some peace and quiet! 😅

Good luck at uni, Max — go smash it. 🍻🎓
And remember… Employee of the Year is a self-proclaimed title, so technically nobody can take it away from you. 😂🏆
Thanks for everything, Max! ❤️

Address

Church Lane, Shirley
Ashbourne
DE63AS

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 10pm
Saturday	12pm - 10pm
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+447511860951

Website

https://www.saracensheadshirley.com/

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