A bold new Asian dining experience arrives in the heart of town. Local hospitality operator Howard Thacker has announced the launch of The Asia Table, a vibrant new Asian restaurant opening in the centre of Ashbourne.
Founder/CEO of Berkeley Inns and owner of The Machine Inn, Howard is bringing a fresh, contemporary concept to the town, adding to Ashbourne’s growing reputation as a food destination on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
Set on St John’s Street in the former Barclays Bank building, diagonally opposite The Machine Inn, The Asia Table introduces a stylish, modern space centred around bold East Asian flavours.
The menu blends the familiar with the unexpected. Guests can expect classic dishes alongside more refined, contemporary takes inspired by Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian cuisines. The focus is simple, fresh ingredients, balanced cooking, and big, confident flavours.
Behind the scenes is a talented and diverse kitchen team, bringing experience from across Asia and beyond. Each chef contributes their own influences, creating a menu that feels both authentic and exciting, designed to keep guests coming back to explore more.
Alongside great food, Asia Table offers Draft Asian beers, Asian spirits, cocktails, and a wine list created to complement the menu.
At weekends, the offering steps up further with freshly prepared, high-grade sushi and sashimi.
Guests looking to make a night of it can also take advantage of accommodation available both above The Asia Table and at its sister venue, The Machine Inn, all bookable via the restaurant’s website.
Howard will oversee operations across both venues, while continuing his wider work within the Berkeley Inns Group. He is ably assisted by Ratcha Chaiboon, General Manager, and Mike Smith, Executive Chef.
“We wanted to create something different for Ashbourne, somewhere vibrant, relaxed, and full of flavour,” said Howard. “It’s about great food, great atmosphere, and giving people a reason to come back again and again.”
The Asia Table promises high-quality food, warm hospitality, and a dining experience that feels both modern and welcoming, right in the heart of one of Derbyshire’s most characterful market towns.
