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.

This is one of those pubs where you think twice about giving it a rating just in case anyone else…read morefinds out about it. We had been meaning to go there for months having once passed it on a walk near Birchover. When we finally made it we were not disappointed and had one of the best lunchtime drinks in a long time. The regulars there were inclusive and entertaining and a right old laugh to be honest. The food was good (just a fish finger cob but the bacon butties looked tasty) and a realistic price not much over a couple of quid. The fire was lit and the landlord was cheery. I will be going back.

From the owner: Really good real ale and lite lunches for walkersread more

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

Don't get to this pub enough! Recently met some friends for lunch and had a wonderful meal which…read morewas excellent value and plenty of it. A good menu selection of good, homely, traditional English pub food with the additional 'special' thrown in for good measure. Superb, great hosts and comfortable surroundings. The ale's not bad as well!! Well appointed with a plenty of car parking.

Smart gastropub set in a handsome stone building in the attractive vilage of Beeley…read more The pub is owned by the Chatsworth estate and serves lovely food and well-kept real ales. There is also an extensive wine list.

Hands down the best place I stayed in all of the UK…read more Coming from America I was so excited to stay in a little country village and just relax. I got everything that I wanted. With just 8 rooms (4 above the pub and 4 located in a cottage just a few steps away) the inn was so quaint. Our room was located in the cottage and it was huge! Also, it was equipped with plenty of water and snacks. The food was also fantastic in the pub. We had dinner both nights we were there and weren't disappointed. May I recommend whatever the soup of the day is and the sticky toffee pudding? YUMMY! Breakfast was also super impressive. The breads, croissants and fresh fruit were so fresh. OH and the service was impeccable. So friendly and accommodating. If you are heading out to Chatsworth House, exploring the Peak District or just want to relax you need to stay here.

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)!

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.

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

Traditional village pub. Good real ale. Unspoilt interior. No piped music.read more