[dave]

If i was stuck in 'sage I recon I'd go to the Little John all the same. OK its not best quality, but its tollerable and it would still be reasonable value even if the portions were half their current size. I once had a big treacle sponge pudding in a big bowl full off custard, then was given and entire gravy boat full of auxiliary custard! The guy told me they basically don't make any profit off the food, its just there to keep the place busy and get traffic who buy drinks, which I don't remember as being especially expensive my peak standards anyway.  They also have a few decent local non-mainstream ales on too.

If you're gonna drive try the yorkshire bridge at bamford too.

[slackline]

I've not eaten there so can't comment but what about the Plough Inn just outside Hathersage on the road to Grindleford?

[cofe]

the consensus seems to be 'don't go to hathersage'. the other recommendations are hardly a long way away.

[slackline]

Yes, but the Plough Inn is walkable from Hatersage and wouldn't require duncan to find someone to drive to e.g. Litton (which you could walk, but would take some time).

Might check it out myself somewhen.

[Johnny Brown]

The Eyre Arms in Hassop is good, open more now its summer too.

[dave]

tis a bit on the expensive side though from what i remember. Looks well jackson when all that red ivy is popping.

[Johnny Brown]

I've been to the Plough once, and didn't rate it. Proper gastro scene - over-priced, small portions, snotty staff.

[slackline]

I've been to the Plough once, and didn't rate it. Proper gastro scene - over-priced, small portions, snotty staff.

That strikes it off my list then!

[Johnny Brown]

The Barrel isn't far either, and is good for standard pub fare at standard prices, plus the best view in The Peak. Only been to the Sir William once and despite discouraging decor food and beer was very good. I may have written this before.

[Sloper]

That would have been some time ago!  There's a range of very good reasons why virtually no one in Grindleford goes to the Sir William!

[Jaspersharpe]

Based on this thread we went to the Yorkshire Bridge for lunch yesterday. It was great. Really nice food, the Copper Dragon 1816 is a lovely pint and the staff were all friendly and helpful. It was super busy being Father's Day and really nice weather but the food still didn't take too long to arrive (we were told 45 mins but it was only about 1/2 an hour). Not too pricey either. Highly recommended.

[Offwidth]

Roaches way...Lazy Trout, Meerborook and Ship Inn, Winkle always used to be good but havent been for a while. Travellors rest in Flash has just become a semi-themed pub but may be worth a try as they have cleaned everything and are looking at micro-brews. Wilkes Head in Leek was also recommended but I've never been.

In Glossup I nearly cried when Martin told me The Crown has lost its tennants and probably the great beer under £140 a pint and Thai food.

South-east peak seems always better than most areas of the peak so we only included some of the best in the Froggatt guide:

The Red Lion, Birchover; The Bear, Alderwasley, The Old Poets’ Corner with its own micro-brewery, is the best of a great set of pubs in Ashover; The Thorn Tree, Matlock; The Temple Hotel, Matlock Bath;  The Boat Inn, Cromford, The Jug and Glass in Lea (not as good as it was), The Barley Mow, Bonsall, The Blacks Head, Wirksworth; The Cliffe Inn, Crich; The Flying Childers, Stanton-in-the-Peak.

[Jaspersharpe]

In Glossup I nearly cried when Martin told me The Crown has lost its tennants and probably the great beer under £140 a pint

How much under £140 a pint? £138.61 under would make it a bargain.

[chris05]

Just been to the Old bowling Green in Winster, lovely place, with good beer and proper pub grub. It was really busy and we would have been turned away if we hadn't arrived as soon as they opened and sat outside. Makes a change for me to leave a pub in the peak and have actually enjoyed the food.

[Sloper]

http://www.old-hall-inn.co.uk/

Lives up to its billing.

Really sound food, supreb ales and excellent staff, coupled with a great location this has to be a place to frequent.

Apparently it's a 15 minute walk from Chinley Station.

[Falling Down]

Why didn't you PM me you dick, it's less than 5 minutes from my house.

[Falling Down]

Sloper's right though, The Old Hall just won CAMRA's "Best Pub In Derbyshire" and 'Best Seasonal Pub" award.

If any UKB regulars are heading this way, drop me a PM as it's my local.

[Jaspersharpe]

You lucky bastard that place looks great. Kids welcome?

[Sloper]

Yes, kids were more than welcomed.

FD, you lucky luck bastard.

Will drop you a pm when we're having a break of freight.

[Falling Down]

 

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Heading over to Chatsworth tomorrow with family and want to grab some food somewhere. Any recommendations pub wise in that direction? Any good places in Ashford in the Water?

[slackline]

Stopped in the Devonshire Arms on the way back from Cratcliffe the other week.  Didn't eat, but the beers were nice.  Menu looked good as did the dishes of others eating and I intend to check it out when in a similar situation to yourself.

[grumpycrumpy]

Stopped in the Devonshire Arms on the way back from Cratcliffe the other week.  Didn't eat, but the beers were nice.  Menu looked good as did the dishes of others eating and I intend to check it out when in a similar situation to yourself.

I've eaten there a couple of times ..... Food's excellent ....... Slightly pricey , but worth every penny ......

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Looks nice but a bit pricey for today, will check it out another day. Thinking of trying the Bulls Head in Monyash.

[dave]

Can anyone point me to a peak boozer that pretty cozy, does badass grub but also does good but not too expensive accommodation, good breakfast, preferably somewhere nice etc? I got a mate in prison who's wedding anniversary is coming up etc etc.