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.

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

My friends and I had the pleasure of stopping in at The Cock and Pullet whilst staying in the…read morelovely village of Sheldon last week. We were only stopping through for a couple of days, but still managed to pack in an afternoon of ales, cider and pool at The Cock and Pullet pub. It's a charming little pub chock full of classic English heritage. The staff were lovely and accommodating and the selection of ales, ciders and beers were most superb. If you find yourself up in this beautiful neck of the woods (it's literally right in the middle of the picturesque Peak District),I'd highly recommend that you stop in for a Tipple!

I love this pub! Stop here often when I'm walking in the area. The sandwiches and jacket spuds…read morejust hit the spot. The locals that call in here are always friendly and welcoming.

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

I have never been made to feel more at home than I have when I came here! After a long day of…read moretravel the food and atmosphere here were exactly what I needed! The staff were very helpful and attentive! The chicken schnitzel was one of the best schnitzels I have ever had! Definitely make sure to stop in for a drink or a bite to eat if you are in town

I traveled to U.K. With low expectations of food. On the way to Chatsworth house, our Airbnb host…read moresuggested us to try out this place. We are totally surprised! Their Yorkshire pudding, steamed red cabbage and beef brisket , though very common food, are nothing short of freshness and flavor. I was so impressed. After I returned home, I even Google the recipe to recreate the steamed cabbage. Definitely a nice experience of English country food.

Simple, typical pub type restaurant within an Inn well located within Bakewell in the Peak…read moreDistrict. Located within an old stone building it is both quaint and comfortable. We sat down not realizing that we had to order at the bar in order to be served. Once we got that down, everything went smoothly. Having lunch here was perfect while taking a break from having been to Haddon Hall nearby. I had a chicken, mushroom and leek pie. It was quite good and very filling. The gravy added a great deal to the flavor and tastiness. Also had a pint of dark ale that went perfectly with it. Nice place and a good meal

On our way back down to the South after visiting the Derbyshire Dales, my partner and I stopped in…read morethe Castle Inn. We were served by a really kind and fun staff member who delivered thirst-quenching drinks and heart-warming meals! I was really impressed with the vegetarian options and found it easy to ensure I was fed before we set off on our journey. I had a lovely cheese and potato pie, and my partner had a very tasty katsu chicken. The pub was clean and very comfortable; I could have stayed for much longer! The manager was a delight to interact with, and we will be sure to visit again in the summer. If visiting by car, just make sure to leave your registration number with the staff and they'll make sure your parking is validated in the car park just next to the pub.

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)!

Set in one of the prettiest village in Derbyshire, After a…read moreday out in Matlock, stopped off at Ashford arms for tea. Bloody Lovely it was, we'll definitely be back in Spring!!

We recently enjoyed a meal at the Ashford Arms prior to going to a folk concert.As it was on the…read moreEarly Bird menu,we didn't expect it to be very special.How wrong we were!!The food was absolutely delicious,the service was excellent and we'll certainly go again.Highly recommended!!

Wow what an amazing experience! My sister and husband took us here for our Christmas present and we…read morewere not disappointed! Absolutely amazing! It was delish and hospitality was upmost! Thank you Mateo for such an wonderful dinner and experience.

The Red Lion is a very traditional real ales pub, located in the small village of Birchover, near…read moreMatlock in Derbyshire. Owned by Matteo and Alyson, a family team, the pub specialises in Sardinian cuisine, which is executed to an exquisite standard. Speciality starters include Sardinian Cocoi: Courgette, Tomato And Pecorino Rosti served with Pickled Onion Chutney and the delightful Prosciutto, Melon, Mozzarella and Tomato Platter (The cheese is homemade by Matteo using real buffalo milk). All of the starters are around the £4-5 mark. Mains include Prickly Pear Glazed Pork Belly With Spam And Black Pudding, Apple And Cider Chutney at £9.50 and Roast Rack Of Lamb, Roasted Pear And Cannonau Wine Sauce at £11.50. Not just for the vegetarians, the menu offers an excellent Roast Butternut Squash, Fregola And Pecorino Cheese Crumble for £8.95. The prices are very reasonable and the standard of the food is second-to-none. Yet above even the wonderful food on offer, the Red Lion's well-deserved fame really comes from its cellar. Matteo maintains 5 guest ales, featuring options like Goldings, Nine Ladies Ale, Swift Nick (from the nearby Chatsworth estate) and the omnipresent standard-bearer of the real ale world, Jaipur. Weston's cider and perry is also on pump, in addition to the selection of bottled ciders available on request. The Red Lion is a friendly, welcoming establishment that offers the very best of Sardinian cuisine and British ale at extremely honest prices. The owners maintain their cellar to a very high standard and really understand the ethos of the real ale movement. It is perhaps unsurprising, then, that The Red Lion was recently awarded the 2010 trophy for CAMRA Pub of the Year. This comes in addition to a string of other food accolades including: Award Winning Home-Made Ricotta (Bakewell Show 2009/10), Silver Award for Novice Cheesemaker (International Cheese Awards 2010) and Silver Award Pecorino (Bakewell Show 2010). The Red Lion is rightly featured in this year's AA Good Food Guide and has also been voted in the top four pubs named 'Red Lion' out of some 900 in the UK. I have no hesitation in saying that this is currently my favourite pub in Britain.