Woodroffe Arms, Hope

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1 Sep 2013 22:57

The Old Hall Inn, Hope

What a difference a year makes. I was passing last weekend. A real landlord who means business and there are expansion plans afoot. Friendly, very hard working staff (the bartenders words) and spotlessley clean. The Pub food is excellent thanks to a hard working french chef and their seems to be a few locals creeping back into a new snug area. A real pleasure to see such a turnaround.

16 Jul 2010 16:56

The Castle Hotel, Hope Valley

Typical chain pub in a guaranteed busy location. "Not particularly interested, just hand over your money and bugger off". High staff turnover and shortages because of (apparently) poor management. The food is camouflaged "Pub plastic", microwavable and overpriced.
Castleton is a "honeytrap" village in the Peak district and usually full of tourists who will eat and drink anything to keep the kids quiet. Complacency rules in this particular pub. Plenty of chips and fizzy pop if you can find a bartender.

28 Aug 2009 21:22