Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise visits acclaimed Derbyshire restaurant Lovage by Lee

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise paid a visit to an acclaimed restaurant in Bakewell, Derbyshire during filming last week.

Owners of Restaurant Lovage by Lee Smith took to Instagram to share a photo today (Wednesday, March 6, 2024) featuring Tom Cruise flanked by Lee Smith and a member of the restaurant.

Owners were thrilled to have Hollywood royalty dine at their restaurant.

The Instagram post read: 'We were honoured to have shared our food and hospitality with @tomcruise and his cast and crew last week. A truly humbling experience to have had such a kind and genuine group of guests join us. Mr Cruise was kind enough to offer a photo with us all and has given us permission to share.

"Thank you for choosing Lovage - we would be thrilled to welcome you all back again! A special thank you to Mrs M & Mrs C for your wonderful visit & careful arrangement.'

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It is thought filming for the Mission Impossible films is underway in Derbyshire.

The blockbuster franchise stars Cruise as agent Ethan Hunt.

The films' eye-popping stunt scenes and thrilling plot lines have kept audiences hooked since the first Mission Impossible film was released in 1996.