The Remarkable Hare (or, simply, The Hare) is a good real ale pub on Matlock's busy Dale Road…read more There is a decent selection of hand-pumped ales on the (rather large) premises, and the décor is superior to many traditional pubs. As such, it seems to appeal less to old-fashioned punters than it does to younger, or more affluent people. It is most definitely not a "waterhole". I had one of the best real porters there, the remarkable Titanic Plum Porter. The beers at The Hare are fresh and well-kept, the bar staff is more of the hipster-ish kind that seems to come with modern pubs nowadays. But it is a friendly place, and there are enough corners to hide if you need a little quiet space.

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

The Boat Inn is a lovely old real ale pub in Cromford, generally regarded as the best place for…read morepunters in the village. Its scenic location, the inviting old building, and the cozy, dark wood interior make this a top recommendation for locals and visitors alike. Staff are very friendly, and the real ale selection very nice. As many old pubs, the layout is scattered into different small areas, so you'll be able to enjoy your privacy and it doesn't get too loud. Because it is so popular, it can get quite busy on a weekend.

A really cozy and old pub in a really nice little town (Arkwright) near Matlock Bath in the lovely…read moreDerbyshire Dales. We visited as they allow dogs in, we wanted food and wanted a good choice of Real Ales. Everything was good, we had a slight mix up on the order but it was quickly rectified and a full refund was given, no questions asked. Great service. The food was lovely too. Just watch if you go the blue cheese burger... it really is *very* blue cheese. I can still taste it over a month later!

You can't have anything but a good time at this pub. Full on 24/7 party people who have a great…read moresense of humour and work hard to keep the village pub going. The music is always good; the UFO link is a hoot and then there is the hen racing..

From the owner: The Barley Mow is a family run village pub, with a very friendly atmosphere. We specialise in fine…read morefood, great ale, and the Best Live Music ! Famous for the 'World Championship Hen Races' & the multitude of Alien/UFO sightings in the area, The Barley Mow is a special - if sometimes strange place... However, we also have some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, and the 'Best Ales in the Dales' - having been awarded CAMRA 'Pub of the Year' for Matlock and Dales area 2011.

The Fishpond is one of Matlock Bath's finest pubs. Matlock Bath is a lovely little village not far…read morefrom Manchester, that I recently spent a delightful weekend exploring. Its full of country pubs and The Fishpond is one of the best, so be sure to call in for a pint or for lunch when you need a break from your long ambling stroll in the beautiful countryside. It's a proper pubby pub, with an old-style bar and a standard selection of pub drinks including some well tastly local ales. They also have a 'ballroom' that plays host to local live music, including young bands and up-and-coming musicians from the local area. As the young people in the area have considerably less to do than the urban kids on Manchester, this gesture should be appreciated. It serves a good selection of pub foods, such as fish and chips and sandwiches and chips and chips and chips. If you're coming from Manchester for a day trip you can get a bus from Manchester Central bus station that stops at a stop actually called 'The Fishpond Matlock' so it makes the perfect place to have a beer before you begin your country walk or day in the picturesque spa-town.

An all time favorite of mine. A trip to Matlock Bath is never complete without a trip to the…read moreFishpond. It sells good food, has a few guest ales on, prices are fair. Beer garden is well looked after and a pleasure to have a pint in. Staff are polite and friendly. A great hub for quality live music of all genres.

You can rely on this pub to produce a good meal especially on Sunday. It is a proper locals pub…read moreand everyone has time to chat with each other. They have great charity events as well. You should have been there last week!!

We live close to this pub and as a 'local' it has everything you could want in a pub 5 different…read morecask marque ales as well as great lagers fan food the bangers in the large Yorkshire pud us a real challenge yum there's a great garden outside too with not one but two boules pitches

"The Hopeless" has two bars; the usual and a lounge. Both are great for different needs. The Main…read morebar shows football and has music for having a good ol' social. The Lounge on the other hand has comfy seats and a roaring fire great for a quiet chat. in the Summer the beer garden is a well placed sun trap. It has the unfortunate habit of keeping people there longer than they should! The staff are always friendly and helpfull no matter how awkward the request.They also have a regularly changing selection of ales; one of the breweries can be seen from the pub!. It is regularly featured in the Derby Drinker guide. Be sure to ask Kevin about his malt whiskeys, he is knowledgeable but not condescending on a subject he clearly loves. Just see the tasting notes on the menu. The menu is somehow concise but all encompassing. It ranges from a bowl of chips to a posh steak baguette. The shared platter is a particular treat and in no way will break the bank. An function room can be hired for special occasions with its own bar and optional buffet meals. It's also used for the occasional gig. I particularly like to use the lounge for finishing off those last emails after the office has closed (Ask behind the bar for the free WiFi password). Have a drink, a bite and sit by the fire enjoying the end of the day.

Great pub with excellent well kept ales and lots of choice. Beers from Tribute, Wirksworth brewery…read moreand Derby Brewing Co on when i was there. Could have stayed here all afternoon as it was stayed for two delicious pints and exceptionally cheap food. We are Chips butties, Bacon cobs, vege and meat burgers, all for a couple of quid. Nothing posh here just good beer drinker's grub. Sundays lunches are said to be pretty good too. We uses this pub as a base for a walk up to the Black Rocks, good location in the centre of the village, can nip out to the antiquie shops from here if you like. Beer garden in summer. It's a winner!

A overall great pub. I used to live on cavendish for over…read more10 years and having this be my local was the best thing there. It offers a fine selection of food and a wide choice of the good old falling down water. I can always remember back they did a bonfire and fireworks each year. With a good spread and some years stalls with gifts. Overall a good pub. Open fire Children welcome Darts board Pool table And many different areas so you can have quite if you want!!

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.

One of the best pubs in the area. Gorgeous setting and great food. Highly recommended. If you miss…read morethis, you are missing out.

Great place to eat... Just had a venison burger off the pub menu and it was moist, flavoursome and…read morethe onion rings were to die for. Staying in the adjacent hotel so watch this space for more reviews. Second night and got more adventurous... Ox Cheek. Just melted in the mouth... no pun intended... flavours of the onion and sauce just plays with the tongue leaving a smokey taste that's not too strong. Wonderful! And I get to eat here another night... can't wait.