Derbyshire pub and bar guide

Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Derbyshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.

The Brunswick Inn, Derby

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Address: 1, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU [map]
Phone: 01332 290677
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0 miles), Peartree (1.5 miles), Spondon (2.6 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

I love this pub & make it my first stop when in Derby, has a great selection of beers, some brewed by the pub, wish they had a better selection of food otherwise i could have stayed all day, that said their filled rolls are excellent especially the Stilton & red onion.
31 Aug 2008 12:22
easily a must visit pub in derby..friendly staff good beer and well run establishment..handy for the train
26 Aug 2008 14:19
Brewpub with 6 house beers and eight guests including Shardlow, Burton Bridge, Clarks, Elgoods and Everards (who own the pub). Various rooms and a beer garden out the back. Busy as expected on a match day but service didn't take long.

Brunswick Railway Porter and Black Sabbath were very tasty.

Fantastic.
24 Aug 2008 20:18

The Red Lion Inn, Litton

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Address: Litton, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8QU [map]
Phone: 01298 871458
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Reviews by BITE users:

We live a couple of villages away from Litton and the Red Lion is our favourite eating out pub. We’ve never had a meal there we didn’t enjoy. There’s usually some specials on as well as the standard menu and some of these can be quite interesting. As has been said, even a chip butty is a delight. It’s not cheap food, but we feel you get what you pay for – it’s quality food and enough of it to fill you.

Very small and cramped for space – if you’re going at a busy time, I’d advise booking to reserve a table.

Beer is always good, usually a choice of at least 3 real ales. It’s well kept and changes often, though you usually find one from Barnsley Brewery(?) and one from Abbeydale on. After walking there, there’s nothing to beat downing a pint of real ale that’s been well made and well kept.
4 Aug 2008 18:15
What a fantastic little pub - great beer, eccentric locals & the best steak & kidney pie I've ever had!We're a difficult bunch to please - 1 real ale freak, 1 vegetarian & a coeliac, and we all came away happy - top notch!
13 Jul 2008 12:53
A lunch time visit to this pub provided some excellent beer. The smoked salmon sandwich was good too. Well worth the walk up Tideswell Dale!
26 Jun 2008 23:16

The Anglers Rest, Bamford

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Address: Taggs Knoll, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0DY [map]
Phone: 01433 659415
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Nearest train stations: Bamford (0.6 miles), Hope - Derbyshire (1.7 miles), Hathersage (2.4 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Visited yesterday for lunch. An impressive village pub very well set out inside, outside area a bit basic. Four guest beers, the Theakstons Black Bull was excellent. As well as catering for the passing trade it is still the local for the village.

Although the menu is not as extensive as some pubs the food was very good and fresh. The landlord and landlady are very welcoming and keen to develop the pub.

Very well worth a visit a well run pub in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
25 Jul 2008 09:25
Went to The Anglers last week.
A warm welcome and a good selection of beers preceded a great value "Steak Night Special" of 2 steaks with all the trimmings and a bottle of wine - all for just £22!
The home made Bread & Butter pudding was fantastic.

Well worth a visit for a great value meal cooked to a very high standard.
10 Jun 2008 21:46
Great to see this place back on its feet. It's a great local, and passing trade can only increase with the positive word of mouth exemplified by the last two reviews. Food is good and very flexible - you can have a three course meal or just a burger and chips. Old-fashioned hospitality is the order of the day. And the quiz night on wednesday is a really good laugh.
8 May 2008 14:58

The Wanted Inn, Sparrowpit

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Address: Main Road, Sparrowpit, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8ES [map]
Phone: 01298 812862
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Nearest train stations: Dove Holes (2.5 miles), Chapel-en-le-frith (2.7 miles), Edale (3.4 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

What can I say about the Wanted Inn apart from being a charming country Inn,it has become a great place to eat & drink. The home cooked food is of a very high standard, as is the Unicorn & Double Hop.The new tenants have realy worked hard to turn this Inn around.The bar staff are weloming, and along with the open fires they make the Wanted Inn a great place for a meal & a drink. I shall definitely be calling again.
15 Feb 2008 16:03
I visited the wanted inn at the beging of januaru 08 and had found it had new tennants. I was on my way from manchester airport to melton mowbray and decided to have a stop for a drink and something to eat.On entering the inn I was welcomed by friendly bar staff. I enjoyed a very good home cooked meal which was of a very high standerd and the Unicorn Bitter was excelent..
I visited the wanted inn 3yrs. ago but did not rate it, so to the new tennants keep up the good work and I shall certainly be calling again.
11 Feb 2008 09:51
We eat in this establishment often and always recieve a beautiful home made meal. The staff are only too happy to help and they provide a welcoming atmosphere everytime. Blazing fires and friendly locals add to the wonderful atmosphere. I would highly recommend this traditional country pub for a fantastic meal or just a few drinks.
2 Jan 2008 15:57

The Falstaff, Derby

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Address: 74 Silverhill Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6UJ [map]
Phone: 01332 342902
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.9 miles), Peartree (1 mile), Spondon (3.3 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Have to echo Gristy's words on this. A proper, very old-fashioned back street boozer with some rather dour regulars supping pints silently alone at the bar on a Sunday lunchtime. The beer was first class stuff and interesting to see the fine UK brewed Moravka lager there as well.
10 Jun 2008 22:35
Yes, it is hard to find and the route in can offer some challenges in terms of the local (very mixed) inhabitants, but it's all worth it when you get there. Excellent range of beers, welcoming and friendly staff, old-fashioned multi-room layout, decent jukebox and the all the feeling of a real, proper backstreet boozer. Visited at around 8.30 on a Saturday night, but very quiet for all that. Superb, regardless
12 May 2008 14:14
I can't add much to what's already be said albeit previous comments were made a year or more ago. Nothing's changed (although I didn't have a problem finding it)! Went in for a pint and ended up trying all four excellent Falstaff beers on offer at the time. Well worth a visit or two.
5 Apr 2008 23:38

The Alexandra Hotel, Derby

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Address: 203 Siddals Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QE [map]
Phone: 01332 293 993
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.2 miles), Peartree (1.6 miles), Spondon (2.7 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Very nice pint of Titanic beer. Place was completely dead on a Friday night, but there were plenty of good beers available and staff very friendly.
10 Jun 2008 22:28
Always a superb range of beers on, including several foreign beers. Very friendly welcome from staff and punters, especially to the away football fan on matchdays. Heaven if you're a trainspotter-ish drinker, lots of of railway stuff on the walls. One of the most convivial pubs in the whole city...and only 100 yards from the Brunswick, too.
13 May 2008 00:49
A really good pub here. All the recommedations are very accurate!!
23 Apr 2008 22:53

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, Castleton

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Address: How Lane, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WJ [map]
Phone: 01433 620330
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Nearest train stations: Hope - Derbyshire (2 miles), Edale (2.5 miles), Bamford (3.8 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

My wife & I and two friends stayed here for 3 nights. It's a great pub, and the food was excellent - we ate here 2 out of the 3 nights. The owners and staff were very friendly and welcoming. We'd certainly stay here again. Our only slight criticism is that the bedrooms could do with a bit of TLC
8 May 2008 13:55
Well I said we'd be back!! Had 3 nights back at Ye Old Cheshire and once again can't complain. Food, staff and rooms were all excellent and Saturdays live duet/band were great!! Looking forward to return as soon as poss.
15 Apr 2008 17:40
Stayed at The Cheshire Cheese 27th to 30th Jan 07 on the 3 night for 2,great time, Landlord and staff very friendly,Quiz on Sunday Night good fun.Food very nice,the young chef very helpfull.Will be going back.
30 Jan 2008 16:47

The Star Inn, Glossop

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Address: 2 Howard Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7DD [map]
Phone: 01457 853072
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Nearest train stations: Glossop (0.1 miles), Hadfield (1.4 miles), Dinting (1.5 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Located next to the train station and home to the Glossop Beer Festival, this is undoubtedly THE pub to visit if you love your weekly dose of cask conditioned ale. No food, but who cares… you come to this place to sup!
29 Apr 2008 10:22
Very handy for the train station. It is a very locally pub but with excellent real ales on offer.
23 Nov 2007 13:21
The smoking ban is most welcome for us non smokers, this is a great pub serving superb quality beer. Highly recommended and next door to the railway station.
25 Jul 2007 18:04

Ye Olde Nags Head, Castleton

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Address: Cross Street, Castleton, Derbyshire, S33 8WH [map]
Phone: 01433 620248
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Nearest train stations: Hope - Derbyshire (2.2 miles), Edale (2.5 miles), Bamford (3.9 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Stayed in Ladybower room - Room lovely, carpets not hoovered, breakfasts lovely, shower too hot (couldnt adjust without losing waterflow)
15 May 2008 13:15
Stayed overnight here in April. The jacuzzi was a real treat after a tough days walking. We ate at the carvery and thoroughly enjoyed it. Three meats on offer and plenty of vegetable choice. Pleased to report that I managed seconds since it is 'All you can eat'. Beers on offer included Timothy Taylor and Black Sheep. I stayed on the Taylor which was perfect. 8/10 which includes rating on the room.
14 Apr 2008 17:35
I had my christmas dinner here. I found the meat to be very dry, the veg was under cooked and the gravy was more like custard. I had to wait an exceptionally long period of time to recieve my meal. The service was very poor and I certainly would not recommend this pub to anyone. I felt that whilst we were eating our meal we were being constantly watched which made me and my family very uncomfortable. Their hospitality was very poor and unpleasing.
2 Jan 2008 15:50

The George Hotel, Castleton

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Address: Castle St, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WG [map]
Phone: 01433 620238
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Nearest train stations: Hope - Derbyshire (2.2 miles), Edale (2.5 miles), Bamford (4 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

My wife & I and our 2 friends were staying in Castleton for a few days. We had enjoyed a beer or two in the George on the previous night, so decided to eat there the next day. What a mistake! My wife's meal was OK, but the other 3 of us had different pies. The steak & ale pie smelt off, and the rabbit pie was almost inedible. The lamb & black pudding pie was not much better. The vegetables were completely over cooked, and without doubt the worst chips we've ever had anywhere. We complained and asked to see the chef, but he wasn't willing to see us. They reduced the bill by the price of one pie. The "front of house" staff were friendly & understanding, so we didn't give them too much of a hard time as it wasn't their fault. My wife also complained that the ladies loos were not very clean.
8 May 2008 13:45
A friendly welcome, great beer and fabulous lamb and black pudding pie with fresh veg. My fella raved about his steak and kidney pudding too. The pub was full, with a combination of visitors and locals. The locals were clearly regulars and it is easy to see why.
14 Apr 2008 11:31
i realy like this pub the staff are realy good.meals are excellent.the landlord is helpful and friendly.the whole pub runs good.and the staff treats each other like family and wont hesitate in having a chat with custmers. this is a 10 out of 10 pub top quality public house i would recomend this pub to anyone
27 Dec 2007 22:37

The Old Nags Head, Edale

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Address: Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, Derbyshire, S33 7ZD [map]
Phone: 01433 670291
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Nearest train station: Edale (0.3 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Visited this pub 8/6/08.I must admit that I've been surprised at how negative the earlier reviews have been,though admittedly we didn't eat here. My partner is a veggie and she didn't think much to what the menu offered her. Parking is a bit of a problem also.
On the plus side,the pub and toilet facilities were very clean. There were three real ales on. The Celtic Blonde and Grays bitter were on good form. Didn't get round to sampling the beer brewed exclusively for the pub though. The pub itself is beautifully located.
10 Jun 2008 18:21
I recently visited the Nags Head for the first time in some years and it's clear to see the improvement. The place is alot more welcoming and the staff are very friendly and polite. The food doesn't blow your socks off but it is well priced, tasty and homecooked...just what you need after a long walk. Well worth a visit as it is a lovely old pub with lots of character. Will definitely go back soon!!
15 Dec 2007 15:01
I had such a bad experience in this pub and having read the reviews I see it is a common occurance. I don't agree with separate areas for ramblers and locals, but I went along with it, only to be treated like I was a hindrance. How dare i ask for a pint in a pub?! The staff were very young and had no idea how a pub should be run and the landlord was just one of those grumpy men it's best to avoid.
17 Sep 2007 17:23

The Rambler Country House, Edale

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Address: Hope Valley, Edale, Derbyshire, S33 7ZA [map]
Phone: 01433 670268
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Nearest train station: Edale (0.1 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

We went to this pub after a long hike, having had a wonderful meal there last year.
We arrived at 2 minutes to seven to be told we couldn't order food as the kitchen closed at 7pm (there were 7 of us altogether and we were VERY hungry- they lost a lot of money!).
We decided to at least have a drink and began to order some alcoholic and soft drinks, and asked for a pint of tap water - they refused to serve the tap water, saying it was their policy.
I'm not convinced this is legal - I thought if you have a licence to serve alcohol, you had to provide tapwater on request.
This pub sucks and I would not recommend it, especially to thirsty walkers, who they claim to be so friendly towards.
12 Aug 2008 09:05
My family and I are on Holiday in Edale and had the misfortune to try this place for Sunday lunch on our first full day. I have two teenage children and an 18 month old baby. This is simply one of the worst pubs I have ever been in to. We went for Sunday lunch today. The tables where sticky and dirty. The staff delivered the wrong meals and could not understand english to a reasonable level. When the food did turn up it did all turn up at the same time. When I asked where my dinner was, the fish pie with Smash rather than potato, I was told they could only fit one in the microwave at the same time! After having already placed a £ 52 order I was refused a glass of tap water ! I asked if they had a tap and an empty glass and maybe I could do it. They just refused to serve it after being asked three times. I asked the manager and she refused as well.

If you are looking for a good pub for a nice meal do not go here.
3 Aug 2008 13:37
OK - firstly,I'm a genuine reviewer unrelated to the landlord (frankly leaving reviews for your own business will only harm your credibility and make you a bit of a laughing-stock).
I'd read the bad reviews but wanted to see for myself. The signs around the place said family- and walker-friendly. We were tired after a long day walking, but didn't experience any negativity about muddy boots or the fact that we had children with us. My family and I had drinks here (did not order food) and we found it to be a lovely place but a bit expensive (although no more so than, say, a Costa coffee bar). Hot and cold beverages were all very nice. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere seemed really nice.
28 Jul 2008 16:18

The Three Stags Heads, Wardlow Mires

Address: Wardlow, Derbyshire, SK17 8RW [map]
Phone: 01298 872268
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Reviews by BITE users:

Fantastically atmospheric pub with great beer. Yes the landlord is a bit miserable, but his wife is friendly. Definitely not to be missed.
I hear Jarvis Cocker gets in here.
11 May 2008 20:40
I`ve been going to this pub on and off for about 20 years and I never tire of its atmosphere or of the beers. the only thing that stops me goin more often is its remote location. Geoff can be a bit harsh on people but from my observations they thoroughly deserve it most of the time!

I have to comment on the demise of the Bull`s Head at Little Hucklow. This used to be a great pub but the last licensee wrecked it with his careless attitude and foul food. Once I ordered two pints of Magnet and both were an inch below measure. I asked for a top-up which was given reluctantly but only one was topped-up! - he just glared and walked away out the back when I asked for the second to be filled up. It`s a shame it`s gone but frankly it was probably for the best with landlords like that.
24 Mar 2008 21:48
No - that one has since closed down, which is a shame. It wasn't a patch on the Three Stags, but it was nice to go up the hill and have a pint of cold lager outside in the summer once in a while.
8 Jan 2008 17:39

The Rutland, Chesterfield

Address: 23 Stephenson Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XL [map]
Phone: 01246 205857
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Nearest train station: Chesterfield (0.2 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Best ale in Chesterfield here without a doubt. They usually have ~7-8 ales on pump plus more served direct from the cask out the back, all well kept in my experience. I'd recommend any local Brampton ales which they usually have on. Food's not bad either - standard pub grub (ham egg chips, pies etc). Very friendly too :)
16 Jul 2008 16:41
Nice pub and some decent ales. Well worth a visit.

Two issues:
(1) some of the charis are falling apart
(2) we went into the pub at 11am - and they started blaring out the most inane musak so it was difficult to have a quiet chat. Either turn it down or do without it entirely - who wants crap music at that time of day anyway?

We headed to the Derby Tup after it got too annoying...
23 Apr 2008 08:44
I love this place and visit it whenever I am in England. Excellent, well kept ales (TT Landlord is usually there)and the food is good value for money. It's the best pub in Chesterfield, without a doubt.
10 Feb 2008 02:56

The Globe Hotel, Glossop

Address: 144 High Street West, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8HJ [map]
Phone: 01457 852417
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Nearest train stations: Glossop (0.4 miles), Hadfield (1.4 miles), Dinting (1.4 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Excellent micro-brewery pub producing a good range of beers from light hoppy beers to dark stouts. Beers available are mainly from the Globe, plus one or two guests usually available, including Thatchers real Cider on handpump. As well as the attraction of the beers the Globe has a small menu of home cooked vegi & vegan meals where you can get a starter and main dish for less than a fiver! Have eaten here many times recently and it's always been great. Upstairs there's a music venue and sometimes there's live acoustic music downstairs. Comfortable friendly pub inside with an outdoor garden area at the back. Beware though! Check opening times if travelling as it doesn't open until teatime in the week and is shut on Tuesdays.
13 Aug 2008 12:41
An excellent pub, with good varied beer choice. A must visit pub.
12 May 2008 13:10
Situated 200m before the town centre and run by a couple of ageing hippies, this is the place to go if you fancy a night out with a difference. Live music fans will love the upstairs function room, which in no way interferes with the 3 well presented (and quiet) downstairs rooms that offer lots of character. Whilst a few of their in-house ‘Globe Brewery’ ales can be somewhat ‘hit & miss’, they also serve up a variety of guest beers from JW Lees, Kelham Island, Abbeydale and Pictish so there’s plenty to tickle the palette. The basic vegetarian menu is an absolute MUST and is without doubt the best value food in town.

29 Apr 2008 10:24

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