Chelmorton is so small I started to doubt it could really contain a pub but true to its name this…read moreinn is right across from the lovely little church in the village. There was an appealing list of specials as well as a more prosaic permanent menu. We tried a cheesy Staffordshire oatcake to start then split into fish pie and steak pie. All were served extremely hot and with vegetables which had obviously be freshly cooked and were not overdone, which is a welcome change from most pub fare. Most main dishes are around £10. The raspberry and apple crumble we had for dessert was particularly good. They have several wine options as well as permanent and guest ales but I did not notice much out of the ordinary in the way of gin, whisky etc. I assume the ale is decent as bf used to come here a lot on cycle trips. Very nice staff and overall a lovely pub well worth a stop by if you're nearby e.g. near Monsal Head or Bakewell.

The Church Inn was a great find and if you're looking for somewhere selling great homemade pub…read moremeals - close to Buxton and Bakewell it's' in an ideal location too. We went on the Sunday with 2 of our 4 enjoying their roasts with all the trimmings (£9.50), I had the pork loin with black pudding mash (so so good at £11) and my mother in law had the vege' wellington which she said was delicious. There were quite a few changeable ales - 5 cask ones in fact although like most pubs I found in these small Derbyshire towns and villages they were quite conservative with their choices and mainly consisted of a few beers from the big names like Martsons. A great pub with great food - a real country inn so definitely worth driving out to!

Traditional, friendly pub in this popular touristy village. It's situated on the main road on the…read moreroad from Hope. The interior has low beamed ceilings, a mix of banquettes and tables for seating - all very cosy. The bar has a good selection of real ales and those I sampled were well kept. There's a separate dining area but I didn't eat here. The pub has a popular quiz on Monday nights.

Did you know 'Ye' is actually an old English word that meant 'The' but was misinterpreted!! Enough…read moreof the history lesson! This inn is right in the heart of Castleton. It has a lovely and cosy bar area with a good selection of ales. Our room was on the ground floor and was not far from the gents toilet! However, it was really quiet and there was a little corridor between room and toilet. The room smelt a bit fusty but it is over 200 years old and it was very clean. The breakfast was lovely, very fresh tasting. Good selection of cereals as well. There is parking directly opposite the pub. It is about 5mins walk from lots of restaurants and pubs. There is also an old fashioned sweet shop across the road from the pub, has an amazing range. Nice place to stay to explore the surrounding area.

You know you are in for a warm welcome when the pub has a sign outside saying 'families, dogs and…read moremuddy boots welcome'. A good selection of beers on offer, including the Ginger Marble Ale, which is what I chose to accompany my roast dinner. The meat was a bit fatty, but the portion size was decent enough and arrived on our table just as our feet were warming up from our walk in the Peak District. There was a full menu of what I like to call 'proper food' aswell as snacks and sandwiches and what quite a few vegetarian dishes too. Small carpark out front, but with the Inn being situated next door to the Hope Railway station, there is ample parking close by.

The place to be in that part of the peak district…read more The village of Edale amounts to a few houses, lots of campings, and hoards of sheep. However, that pub stands out as a great mansion, with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Overall, the drinks are more expensive than you would expect for such an isolated area. Blame it on the tourists, or on the tricky logistics ! The food is good. Our orders were also messed up, as I received a lamb burger with coleslaw, which I didn't want, and it came before the soup we took for starters... The burger lacked some taste, though... The potato mash was very rich and velvety, which suited the beef and ale pie perfectly. The carrot and coriander soup was also a great start to our dinner... The best moment ? Getting the last rays of sunlight in the huge garden, while reading books on one of their round tables.

Echoing the comments of Johnny Q from 9+ years ago: Ye Olde Nags Head has a specialty in sausage &…read moremash: 5 types of sausage, 4 types of mashed potatoes, 4 different sauces. Plus the option of a giant "bin lid" Yorkshire pudding for £1.50. It was stupendous, and the brownie with caramel sauce dessert afterwards was nearly as good. The rest of my family had Sunday Roast, which was also superb. Service was friendly and timely, and helpful with our questions. Ambiance varies at the Nag's Head from room to room; in the nearly-empty breakfast dining room in the corner of the building, it was a bit forlorn. Busier rooms near the heart of the action seemed cozier.

the best pizza! AND a locally crafted stout! life is good. We happened upon the pub walking…read morethrough Castleton. What a great find.

Large traditional and historic pub on the Main Street of Castleton. We stopped for Sunday lunch…read more The rambling interior has a central bar and several different seating areas, including a small seating area at the back. There are flagstone floors and lots of rood panelling. There's an extensive menu with a range of full meals, and hot and cold sandwiches, and a good range of real ales. In our party the £10 Sunday Roast went down very well, with generous portions and huge Yorkshire puddings. The £12 veggie burger (minced mushroom) was very good and also generously portioned and cake with sweet potato chips and coleslaw. For s busy Sunday, service was very quick and friendly. So, not the cheapest venue but good value if you can manage the portions.

My favourite spot in Castleton simply because of their excellent cream teas. This 'pub' does better…read morefood than I've had in son restaurants. It is a bit pricey, but it's good quality, and Castleton is a big tourist trap, so kind of expected. Lovely atmosphere, and big leather sofas and a real fire mean it's very hard not to nod off after your dinner, especially when the resident cat comes and plinks on your lap : )

The Yorkshire puddings and full English breakfast are delicious…read more I attended a wedding, the staff were very attentive to the needs of the wedding party. They went out of their way to please everybody. The highlight for me was that even though the wedding had a set menu, they kindly accommodated my request for a Yorkshire pudding. The entire day was perfect, the rooms were lovely. I did see some of the meals being served in the pub and they looked fantastic, particularly the Sunday roast and Yorkshire puddings. If the breakfast had a Yorkshire pudding I would have had one.

Came wanting some uncomplicated pub grub, ended up leaving still hungry, disappointed, and out of…read morepocket. Since the new management have taken over (2014 onwards) the price of a pint has skyrocketed (now around £3.50) and their beer selection has reduced, driving out the locals, alongside the food being priced and described as gourmet gastro pub stuff and arriving as lacklustre, poorly-cooked, tiny portions, with ingredients missing that were specified on the menu. One meal, the portobello mushroom linguine, looked like we had been given a starter portion by mistake. One Greek salad starter didn't even include the feta cheese. The only plus was the nice chunky chips that came with the steak & ale pie. £10-£15 for meals that should have cost £5-£10. Also, we had to wait an hour and a half for the kitchen to reopen at 6pm for the evening, and then were encouraged to order before 7pm so they could cater for the wedding function on in the venue. Seems they didn't try to impress us at all. Avoid unless you enjoy wasting time and money on overpriced average food.

We were invited to Duncombe Arms to celebrate a 30th Birthday. Our group included 11 adults and 3…read morechildren. What a wonderful afternoon! Upon entering our private dining room we were welcomed with wonderful waitstaff, the girls were great! Our dinner choices included Sunday roast dinners ( chicken or beef) a roasted cod dish. Five starters incl chicken parfait, squash veloute and a roasted beets and goats cheese salad. Sweets included chocolate delice and apple crumble. Cheese course to follow. This was a special menu made for us. James is the manager and made our event wonderful. Want to celebrate a special event? Can't go wrong!

Had a lovely night at this newly re-opened country pub. Very attentive staff and excellent service…read moreall round. The food was well presented and tasted A++. Highly recommended for a fab night out dining or just for a local pint.

We had the pleasure of staying at Ye Olde Crown last weekend. The accommodation is really nicely…read moredone - far nicer than a lot of pub/B&Bs. The bed was very comfortable and there's even an overhead/rainshower-type shower. I got the impression that everything had recently been done up. The breakfast was sizeable and delicious and the hosts were laid back and incredibly accommodating. If you're planning on visiting the Waterhouses area, I'd recommend checking this place out - for the accommodation or just for the pub. Delightful!

A great place. Good drink and quality pub-grub at a reasonable price. Nice atmosphere. A good place…read moreto stop off for your lunch. Anthony James Barnett, author of WITHOUT REPROACH