The Derwentwater Arms is set in the village of Calver. Having visited this place pre-qype days, and…read morereally liked the food and the atmosphere, we returned this summer to find that the quality is still just as good. The front entrance to the Derwentwater Arms is up some rather steep steps, which are punctuated by terraced areas with outside seating, perfect for a drink on a summer's evening. There is also a disabled entrance at the back. The pub is divided into a substantial bar area, selling real ales and a good variety of wines, and two restaurant areas. One of which looks over the entrance steps to the village of Calver and the stunning countryside beyond. The food menu is found on two big chalk boards, featuring many local and seasonal dishes, including lots of seafood, fish and vegetarian dishes. Plumping for two distinctively different main courses, chicken with a brie and bacon stuffing, and sea bass with pak choi, the two of us found both meals very flavoursome and filling. The meal was accompanied with a good range of vegetables including courgettes and red cabbage, and buttered new potatoes. A good range of desserts as well, the homemade baked apple pie and the lemon tart were very tasty. A great meal, just as good as we had remembered. Best to book though, the Derwentwater is a popular place, people tend to come back again and again. Particularly busy from mid week onwards.

What a beautiful place for a pub restaurant?! Mandy and Malcolm Drewery have made this place…read moresomething special with wonderful hospitality and fantastic food. Slow cooked pork belly, home made pates, perfectly cooked duck, three outstanding selections of fishwhat a wonderful evening - and £40 including drinks! Go and tell them Pete and Sarah sent you!! You will need to book though - they were turning people away whilst we ate!

Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

AMAZING!!! As far as I remember this place has won pub food…read moreof the year ever year since Ive lived in the area. Super tasty quality food, I noticed that on the menu it even tells you which farm the meat came from, or where the ice cream was made etc. The Greek Lamb and the Gammon are both brilliant. The portions are huge and I'm always left with enough food for another meal but save room for the Holly Bush sundae because you wont ever have a such a selection of tasty locally made ice cream :) The prices are great too, last time I went it was around 30quid for the 2 of us.

We recently stayed at the Barrel Inn for 7 nights while in England visiting family. The place was…read moredelightful. The room was updated and well appointed. The views were out of this world. During our visit we ate in the restaurant several times. The Fish n Chips were fabulous, very tasty and not greasy. The Toad in the Hole was another favorite and a new experience for this American. The Sunday Roast was second to none. The owners, Diane and Phil, are very hands on with their business and are delightful to speak with. When we are back in the area, I know where we will be staying.

Fantastic experience here. Rooms were lovely and the staff were amazing. Nice little Polish lady…read moremade our breakfast experience wonderful. Food was great and the views breathtaking. Highly recommend The Barrel Inn in Bretton! we will come here again.

Lovely Peak District pub that is perfect at the end--or middle--of a day outdoors. Cozy and…read moreinviting with good food and friendly service. Excellent selection of beer (including Doom Bar). Beautiful setting and lots of happy customers.

Popped in on the way back from a cold day out at Alton Towers…read more We got a lovely warm welcome, were quickly seated near a roaring fireplace and settled in for a great meal accompanied by some very well kept Hartington IPA. The pub is cosy and friendly, and in a great location for walkers and cyclists on the Tissington trail. We'll definately be heading back soon (to the Royal Oak not Alton Towers, which is another story)!

Highly recommend this pub, especially on a cold, dark winters night! Lovely food, lovely beer, just…read moreeverything lovely! One warning though is that it can get very busy, but people really don't mind sharing with other "strangers", so just nudge yourself in.

Excellent garden and inside, dog friendly and along a main footpath for tourists good prices, nice…read morestaff. Judt a nice place for a quick beer or two

A nice little pub for a good drink. Friendly staff who are always up for a laugh. Although its a…read moresmall bar, service is quick. Quiz's are on tuesdays and thursdays and free food is served and can get busy inside but its still easy to get a drink. Has a small car park on the front of the pub. Serves a great sunday roast, but its advised to book as its popular!

This pub should be kept secret! So what am I doing writing a review?? It has no frills at all but…read moreis what a proper pub should be! Only open a couple of days a week - at the weekend - it serves quite reasonable food and fantastic beer - personally I love the absolution. The landlord is usually to be found drinking a bowl of tea in the bar by the fire with his whippets and reading the Telegraph. I wish it was my local great way to spend a Saturday lunchtime in the middle of a days walking! Be warned though it doesn't suit everyone though for the life of me don't know why!!

Beautiful old pub (dates back to 1600 as a house, and 1743 as a pub) in the middle of the beautiful…read morePeak District - and very close to the ultra-charming little town of Bakewell. What a wonderful drive to get there on a warm, sunny Spring day. My pictures of the outside of the building don't do it justice since the sap is just starting to rise in the ivy covering the structure. In the summer the ivy will be bright green and in the autumn it will scream out all the fall colors from yellow to bright red! The pub is clean and truly charming, with many interesting memorabilia and decorative pieces around. The bar is well stocked (actually there are 3 bars), not huge by any means, but it is a Free House (note to my US friends - that means not tied a particular brewery so they can stock and sell drinks from multiple sources. All the staff we saw, including the owner and the chef, were very friendly and hospitable. Does not get much better than this! There is a very nice beer garden for some al fresco dining or a beer out on a sunny day (like yesterday :) ). The garden is very nice, private with several tables and even a little decorative fountain. In terms of food (why we drove all that way - 75 minutes for us) it was great and I will post the menu. The chef would walk around, take orders and make sure that everything was truly enjoyed and it was! We both chose pies (see pics), Mrs G had the venison pie (puff pastry) and I couldn't resist the rabbit pie (suet pastry) both locally sourced of course. Yes I succumbed to the special blackberry and apple crumble with custard while Mrs G took the lemon curd ice cream in a brandy snap cup. YES - everything was delicious. A wonderful day - we WILL be back and soon :) Review #47 2018

Inviting, newly renovated place with tapas (small plates) on offer and plenty of beer if you're…read morethere to drink. The cauliflower and yogurt plate was very good, as was the chicken, and branzino. Lamb was good, but a smallish portion. Sardines were mushy and tasteless. Youthful server was very friendly and professional. Young chefs in the open kitchen had their mouths full of food most of the time - I hope they left some for the guests. All in all, recommended.