Packhorse Inn in Derbyshire Dales

Visited 2 nights in a row, when staying at the nearby campsite. The service was good and the food came quickly. The beef rib the first night was a real highlight. The beer that I had, Lord Marples bitter was bang on. The beer selection was good, some pale, some amber and some bitter, varied percentages. Prices were fair for the quality and location. Charged a different price for my pint than what was on the printed menu & board. However, this was amended when I pointed out to the staff. Likely just a glitch in the system. Well worth a visit, the beer garden is very well done too.

Excellent traditional pub with fabulous food, locally sourced where possible and utterly delicious as a result. Lamb rump and venison haunch steak were packed with flavour. Heartily recommend if you want delicious food in a lovely atmosphere and with excellent service.

Visited on a busy Saturday night and was worried that everything might be a bit slow. On the contrary service was excellent. Full credit in particular to the guy running the bar. He was really on the ball. He also served up some well kept local ales. The food was really tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed the Cullen Skink, which was a new dish for me. Enjoyed our night so much that we immediately booked up to return later in the week.

Fantastic food with a good variety. Excellent service with great staff and a lovely setting. Cosy tables and very clean

This is a truly excellent pub/ restaurant. It’s tastefully set out, comfortable, and intimate. Excellent ales wine, surpassed only by the quality of the food.

When we arrived, they were extremely busy, but managed to fit us in for an hour and a hour slot. The food came out very quickly and managed to fit in a starter, main and dessert in the time we were given. The food was super tasty and would recommend the pate for starter. For main we had the venison and cherizo burger.... Go for it... You won't regret it! Staff were friendly and made us feel important even though the restaurant was busy.

Amazing staff, food and service. Good menu, good beers Really lovely visit two consecutive evenings whilst in the area

This place lived up to the reviews. Stunning setting, friendly service, excellent food and drink. The covered beer garden was a super setting.

Four friends booked for dinner at 7.15pm on a Wednesday ... very cosy table in a corner of the bar ... great atmosphere ... obviously a popular destination ... we were never forgotten about ... service was focused and spot in. Great menu choice. Well priced. Great quality, well above average pub restaurant fare. Wine list sensibly priced. All in all a really nice experience. We would definitely return.

Great meal, lovely atmosphere. Visited on a Bank Holiday weekend and really enjoyed the experience. Great walks nearby.

We visited the Packhorse Inn whilst staying at a nearby cottage for a long weekend with family and what a great find it was. It is a really lovely village pub with a great atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional and a good choice for everyone including delicious, tender steak, seafood bisque, rabbit pie, venison and chorizo burger and belly pork for mains. The starters were delicious too and everything very reasonably priced for top quality food. Would definitely recommend this pub if you are visiting in the area.

Exceptional food! Great menu! Serving staff were incredibly attentive and enthusiastic! The sticky toffee pudding... OMG... Do not hesitate to book, this place is top drawer! #5* for me!

A really lovely country pub. Fabulous food, great atmosphere. A highlight of our holiday in the Peak District. We’ll be back.

After a few disappointing pub meals in this area, all with pretty similar menus and pretty similar pricing, this one really blew us away. The staff were excellent, the service was exquisite, as were the surroundings, but the food… was truly glorious. Perfect in every way. And for no extra cash. we went here on our last night in Derbyshire, and we all went home with a little song in our hearts for this place. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. We’re already planning next years trip, and it will mainly revolve around eating here. I want to try everything on the menu.

We were lucky to get a table on a Sunday evening last minute as the Pub looked full, a very nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good food and village location with beautiful horses opposite. We had pork belly for mains which my partner and I both thought was great. Compliments to the chefs and floor staff.

Excellent service, nice beer and wine, fantastic afternoon playsuit - so good we stayed for 2 more drinks. We will be coming back to try the food which looked excellent.

Lovely atmosphere to attend with the family however my daughter and I are vegetarian and on our visit date in August there was 1 veggie option on the menu. Which I believe is a bit dated in this day and age! Ridiculous no inclusivity at all!

Great food, lovely friendly staff at this traditional old pub off the Monsal trail. You can walk from Monsal head or signposted off the trail a little further east on a nice side trail. Dog and walker friendly, book ahead as it is deservedly popular.

We used to visit often before the lockdowns and this had been a welcome return. The pub has been refurbished and still retains the great character. The menu is varied, the service is great and the food is extremely nice.

Compared to other pubs in the area this is a real step up. The selection of food and quality is excellent with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We were really well looked after and thought the meal was great value for money. They also had a good wine and drinks selection.

We booked a table following a recommendation and were not disappointed, superb meal, friendly and helpful,staff, lovely setting. We would definitely recommend a meal here and will be returning on our next trip to the Peak District.

In contrast to our last visit to a resteraunt in this area (Lovage) the packhorse serves good homely food but the service here destroys the terrible service you get at Lovage.This is an exceptional little pub serving good food and great ale and wine with a smile..I hope not many people read this review as it will make it harder for me to book a table if everyone realises how good it is here Try it...you will definitely not be disappointed.

We had a lovely meal here on a recent weekend away. The pub was recommended so we booked in advance and are so glad we did. We asked to sit outside when we booked and the friendly manager had arranged it all. We had a lovely waitress, good service and great food. This would have been a 5 star review but there was one large negative which was the use of patio heaters. Not only are they massive polluters but they were also burning our heads. Given the current climate crisis we cannot afford to heat the outdoors. In other countries people eat outside in all weather e.g. the Swedish in the cold and snow. We are English and so we are used to dressing for all weather with layers and people can always bring blankets or provide them. Please read this article about the risk to the planet of overheating and get rid of the patio heaters - what-on-earth-outdoor-patio-heating-1.5763692

Stopped for lunch and were greeted by a friendly man called matt. It was busy but managed to get a lovely table by the window. Sunday lunch looked really good but as it was 28 degrees decided on a lighter bite, cheese and leek tart with salad starter which was delicious .partner had a really tasty Spanish chicken burger again very tasty. Service was excellent .pub is really unspoilt and lovely garden out the back. Thanks again matt for your friendly approach in such a busy lunchtime.

We stayed close by for the weekend, and ate here twice! It’s a lovely pub, and the food is fantastic! Plenty of choice! We also had a roast dinner which was done beautifully! We tried a few pubs with great reviews, but the staff and atmosphere here is lovely. Thank you!

This pub, is a 15 minute walk from Great Longstone, situated on a busy (ish) road, within real pavement/ embankment to walk on (so be careful)It is a very traditional looking pub, and was bustling when we arrived around 6pm on a Friday in early July, although they were busy the head waitress managed to squeeze us in (they gave us a place in the beer garden at the backI had the pork belly with mustard mash £15, and my partner and son, had the sausages and mash £12, the portions of all the food were above average and the taste was exceptional.My partner had ice cream for pudding, my son had the sticky toffee pudding with cream, and I had Bakewell tart and ice cream (£6 for the puddings and £1 for the ice cream) again very tasty.Dad’s try the the Brother Rabbit IPA £3:95Altogether very impressive no wonder this pub, consistently gets high ratings on Tripadvisor

Just got back from the packhorse and had a fabulous meal we were table 7 had wood pidgin and mackerel to start and we both had the bbq short ribs finishing off with bakewell pudding and Eton mess lovely staff excellent beer all in all 11/10

Lovely lunch in the garden with friends. We loved the calamari and rosè and Liam’s service was amazing! Very pleased we chose to have our ladies luncheon here.

This charming pub in picturesque quiet location is cosy and welcoming. Outside tables on the road and a garden to the rear. The food is well prepared and presentation very good. Well worth visiting.

Eaten there twice this week. Four of us covered the breadth of the menu and everything was fantastic. Had a booking mix up the second time and the staff and landlord couldn’t have been more helpful in making room for us and giving us complimentary drinks. Again wonderful food. Staff were attentive without being pushy. A great place, highly recommend.

A fabulous dinner. A great little place near to the stunning setting of Monsal Dale. We sat outside in the covered seating area which had been laid out so nicely . Food was fabulous and service was excellent. Will definitely come again when we are back up here.

Had a wonderful lunch today; onglet steak for me and pork belly for my husband. Both were utterly delicious and in perfect portion sizes. The staff could not have been sweeter, friendlier or more professional. They brought our dog some water immediately and made a fuss of him. I liked the traditional decor and the fact they had a real fire going on a drizzly day.Would thoroughly recommend.

We walked from Ashford in the Water to Monday Head & started on our way back vis Little Longstone when we found this gem. Only wanted a drink & crisps & the staff were very polite/helpful. Stayed for a half hour & then started the walk back. We are thinking of staying in the area next year & will be visiting this gem.

We visited the Packhorse on 19th June having booked after reading the good TripAdvisor reviews. The pub is very traditional and we were fortunate to have a lovely window seat. The service was attentive and friendly. We enjoyed all of the main meals we ordered - homity pie, sea bream and pork belly. Portions were very generous. A great place for good, homemade food. The beer selection is also fantastic with a great selection of Thornbridge ales, one of the attraction factors for us. The only thing that let it down was the temperature. The door to the garden terrace and the front door were both open. Unfortunately the weather was rather cold and the chill coming through the pub was very uncomfortable. We would have liked to stay for pudding but we were so cold we decided to go home. Overall great food, beer and service but comfort was not good.

We have visited The Packhorse on every visit to the Peak District for the last 8 years and have always raved about it to family and friends. First meal there this time on the 12th was as amazing and delicious as always with the added delight of enjoying the new outside space. The staff were fantastic and we left feeling delighted that this special little place had survived the lockdown and come back better than ever. What a shame that we had such a disappointing experience only a week later on the 18th. With a couple of family members in tow, who were about to have their first experience of The Packhorse, we left feeling deflated and embarrassed as the food served up was nothing to the culinary delights experienced the previous week. Whoever was working that night in the kitchen clearly has no idea about consistency as we were short changed on the starters - three sardines with a healthy serving of salsa one week, two with virtually no salsa the next. Burnt toast to accompany the haddock rilette and don’t get me started on the awful presentation for the venison and chorizo burger, which my husband had been salivating over the week before. The brioche bun had been replaced with something out of the local supermarket and the chips had been thrown all over the plate. When we commented to the waitresses all we got as a response was that each chef puts their own twist on the dishes. Can we suggest that the chef who was working on the 18th takes their lead from the one who was working on the 12th? Such a shame as we want to come back, but maybe not this year sadly.

Amazing village pub with great food and a very warm welcome. The outside seating area is nice and quirky with working outdoor fireplaces (get to keep warm in an evening!) and heat lamps. Lots of good stuff to drink to go with the food! Wouldn't hesitate to go back.

The Packhorse was recommended to us by friends who knew we were holidaying in the area this weekend. I am so glad we went the extra mile to find it. Service was warm and friendly but not intrusive. Food was hot, delicious, beautifully cooked, fresh and locally sourced. Prices were very reasonable. Our dog was made very welcome. The Bakewell pudding was a triumph! We absolutely loved our visit and would holiday in the area again just to be able to return! Local ales very good indeed.

Came as a family party, menu all very grand sounding for the type of establishment which was tired, and very grubby! Food certainly did not live up to my expectations. Ordered the belly pork with mustard mash & cabbage, pork was tasty but the rest left a lot to be desired! Lumpy mash with rotten cabbage served under the pork shocking, I wouldn’t have dreamt of serving from my fridge … Bar staff had a don’t care attitude, I felt it was like take it or leave it, albeit we were offered a free drink! Children’s menu very poor Needs improvement in my opinion

Brilliant food, party of 4 and we all loved what we had. Ales on offer were very tasty. Menu has some really unusual items, such as venison & chorizo burger, which was gorgeous. Staff are super friendly, couldn’t be a warmer welcome.

Everything, no matter what you order, is delicious! The menu is also seasonal so you always know you are getting local produce, meat is from critchlows (a local butcher, in Bakewell). Every single time we've been, the staff have been the most friendly, helpful waiting staff we've ever seen and do everything with a huge smile and give as a great laugh! Would 100% recommend, all our experiences have been delightful!

What onderful food in a lovely outdoor setting - so good we ordered ALL OF THE STARTERS as we couldn't make up our minds. And they were fantastic.Lovely local beers, very friendly staff (and clientele).We sat in their new covered outdoor seating area which had 2 fireplaces to keep us warm.

Booked meal mid week 7pm. The outdoor space was very nice. Covered and sides could be closed off. We sat by the log fire which was very cosy, there is also another fire at the other end. We found the menu a bit disappointing for choice. More gastro than pub fare. My husband had chicken supreme with wild garlic mash as did other items on menu, no big deal it is growing everywhere. The chicken was small, and hardly any sauce.As he did not want asparagus he asked for peas. The plate was awash with peas. I had the homity pie which was lovely. All in all vastly over priced though.

Excellent meal and atmosphere, we ate in the indoor/outdoor area and felt warm and safe for our 1st meal out since September, dog friendly, so good we visited twice! Would definitely recommend

11 out of 10 for creating a beautiful outdoor space. 2 open fires beautifully installed and a quirky decor that made me feel as though I was actually inside. Fantastic, a credit to you. The best I’ve seen in The Peak District. Great service, good food. Thank you!One small criticism, next time you change a barrel pull a little more through please

Have just had second fantastic meal at this pub in the indoor/outdoor dog friendly space. Food fantastic on both occasions not overpriced and home cooked excellent service too. Every effort has been made in a Covid safe environment from signing in at the front to being seated and warm. Well done

An early doors table for 2 in the new “indoors/outdoors” area ticked all the boxes for a Thursday night treat! Fully Covid safe from registration at the front of the pub and entry through the back garden.The current menu covers all foodie cravings and we complimented our choices with a delicious new Sauvignon Blanc they have added to their wine list (only one of my personal faves)! Waiting staff are always a joy & adds to the relaxed atmosphere in this frantic world we’ve had to endure.Thank you team Pack for being exceptionally fabulous welcoming superstars!! We’ll be back!

The walk. This circular 7 mile (2hrs 45mins) walk from the pub packs an enormous amount of variety into a fairly short distance. From the pub walk up to Monsal Head and then follow the Wye Valley. Enter Great Shacklow Wood and onto the beautiful village of Ashford in the Water. Then follow the footpaths along a typical section of the limestone plateau and farmlard back to Monsal Head. Expect to see Buzzards, Barn Owls, Curlews, Blackcaps and Dippers along the way.The Pub. To comply with the latest Covid Restrictions the landlord has built a covered pergola on the back terrace complete with a coal fire and log burner recreating the atmosphere of pub outside. It's just the best dog friendly authentic pub, serving great beer and proper, well cooked, good value, unprentious grub. I had the pork belly washed down with two pints of Jaipur and the wife had Chicken Supreme and a chilled Sauvignon blanc followed by sticky toffee pudding and cheese board. Not flower petal in sight!

I have been visiting the packhorse with my family for over 5 years and have never ever been disappointed. Food is always incredible, as is the atmosphere and service. I booked today to visit for my birthday, and due to COVID regulations seating can only be outside. I arrived and was considerably concerned by how busy it was, perhaps that was my fault for booking on a Saturday evening, but I suppose I expected that they would be operating at a reduced capacity in order to enforce social distancing but this was sadly not the case. The pub was extremely busy and my family were greeted with a huff from the waitress (understandably I would not be pleased to work in a packed pub in the current climate). Tables were extremely close, not at all like the Facebook post of the outside area, and the seating area is like an annexe, not in fact outside, and therefore no ventilation. Additionally it seems that customers wearing face masks when not seated was not being enforced at all. Did not feel like a safe environment at all, and forced me to leave without even ordering, birthday ruined. Such a shame as in the autumn their COVID precautions were spot on. I hope next time I visit is different.

Amazing meal, pheasant starter, belly pork and burger dish, topped off with delicious pumpkin pie. Staff are brilliantly accommodating, prices very reasonable. Looking forward to getting a takeout, we are not nearby, but really miss your food ❤

Absolutely fabulous food, much more sophisticated than you might expect for a country pub in a small village, it was really busy too, we managed to get a table twice during our stay here only because as Derbyshire went into tier 2 they unfortunately had lots of cancellations!I’ve honestly not been to a better restaurant in forever, the food really was the standard and higher than a top city restaurant but way, way more friendly, the guys who served us were brilliant, great service and all in a fantastic atmosphere and nothing was too much trouble. Food was to die for, loved it!So very sad that they will have had to close again now, here’s wishing them the best of luck when they re-open!

Great Food. Great service. Staff very friendly, food excellent. Staff made 100% sure track and trace was properly done. All covid safety measures in place also. Would recommend.

The new takeaway service is excellent. Great ingredients and cooking, thoughtfully packaged. Well done!

Lovely food, amazing service, great with the kids. Would highly recommend. Next time we are in the peaks we will definitely come back

We were recommended this pub by friends and managed to book in on our first night away. What a lovely find. The pub takes it's covid precautions seriously with perspex screening, hand santiser available around the pub, QR code for track and trace and a one way system in and out. The food was really good. We had both starters and mains. I enjoyed my calamari though I think I lucked out as my partners Smoked Duck breast was very tasty indeed. Our mains were well thought out, tasty and filling. My pork belly was melt in the mouth and cooked very well. My partner assured me his Beef Brisket was just as good. A great recommendation that we'll thank our friends for.

After a long walk along the Monsal trail we stopped off here for some refreshments. Sat in small rear garden and had a great local pint. Tried to book a meal for the evening but they were only taking bookings for tables of three upwards.Shame as it looked really cosy inside the pub.

What a great local pub. After a long walk we decided on this a pub because it looked a very cozy welcoming country pub. The staff were very welcoming, clear with the rules but remaining friendly and helpful. We had a few drinks and a snack. A bowl of olives, anchovies and the cheeseboard. Everything was excellent. I could definitely eat a proper meal here. All I can say is if you are looking for a cozy place with a nice atmosphere, great food, and top class local beers; this is the place. It is very Covid safe also.

The Packhorse is an excellent local pub with firendly service and always excellent quality and tasty food and drink. It's also coping magnificently under the current restrictions - it feels safe while still retaining it's pre-covid charm. So happy it's open again.

Managed to book this last minute on a busy Friday night. Staff were awesome - super cheery and helpful. Food was exactly what we needed after a long day travelling. Highly recommend the pork belly!

This place is just lovely. The staff are really friendly and can’t do enough to help. The food was excellent quality. They have done a great job of making the place safe with one way systems and screens.

This pub is located in the middle of the mountains. The feeling was that it was a little difficult to respect social distancing there at times. The staff was helpful enough, if a bit confused. The food however was really, really tasty. I had a stilton beef ale and it was delicious and very filling! The chips were great too.

One of my favourite pubs ever, albeit I don't get chance to go as often as I would like. Visited for lunch and myself and my boy enjoyed steak, perfectly cooked as requested. My wife enjoyed her buffalo burger, and my mum really lover the pork belly, back pudding and mash (which I wish I had ordered but got off by the calorie count!). I had a taste though and it was tasty and tender. Always have a different selection of good, well kept beer, with at least 2 or 3 from Thornbridge, which are always nice. The roaring fire kept us all warm. My advice to anyone visiting is to 100% book and also to "SHUT THE BLOODY DOOR"!

Called in for lunch after reading the reviews. It was like a step back in time. The Inn is full of character and it made you wonder who has visited the establishment over the years. Staff were friendly and welcoming. I can recommend the Venison it was cooked to perfection. My wife had the pork belly which she enjoyed. Well worth a visit especially if in the area walking. Recommend booking a table first

Fantastic service - with a smile and humour. The food was spot on - I had the venison which was succulent whilst my partner had the burger. Both were delicious. The local ales are great too!

My partner had booked us a table here on February 14th, We were not disappointed. I chose the stuffed belly of lamb, with mash and root veg. Really tasty. My partner chose the cod, chorizo,pepper and veg stew, again a really good choice. We both had puddings, I went for the fruit crumble, with cream,he had the pear with ice cream, again good choices. We did have drinks with our meal. The staff are really on the ball, polite and professional and yes it was very busy.This really is a lovely pub, with extensive menu, alongside a specials board.I would definitely go again should I be anywhere near this delightful traditional pub.Keep up the good work.....

This is a fabulous traditional British Pub and we loved our visit. Same owner for the last 13 years apparently. We loved the relaxed and casual feel to this pub. You order at the bar for both drinks and food and the menu is from a blackboard - this was great for us and refreshingly different to being waited on which for me in a pub environment can be sometimes OTT. The food was great, and the 2 guys serving up for a laugh and chat. Fires were roaring hot and the pub had a great local feel - this is a hidden gem and we will be back! Highly recommend

After a decent walk we wanted something substantial for lunch. This place most certainly delivered. A great and creative menu. Our buffalo, bacon and stilton burgers with accompaniments were fantastic. My wife also raved over the syrup suet pudding with custard. Not a weight watchers meal but delicious. The Thornbridge craft ales were perfect and the service was excellent. Highly recommended

Visited with a group of friends. The pub is small and very cosy, once you have a table you can relax and absorb the atmosphere.The bar staff were all really friendly and efficient.. working hard to serve everyone in quick time ..The food quality was excellent, we all thoroughly enjoyed it..We’d highly recommend !!

Great food ..very tasty .. best service i have ever had, fab atmosphere, very welcoming ..small and quaint 👍

Fantastic pub had a great meal belly pork is brilliant. Do book in advance as small and don’t be upset if you only want a beer not to get a place to sit. Would say to team Packhorse please just put a note on tables when booked from! Love your venue and will be back again soon.

We had a venison stew and the cod special. The quality of the food was good as both dishes were tasty and plentiful.The pub was cold really just before Christmas and I asked to sit by the open fire.Whad booked a table in another room with no fire. I was told the table was taken even though the guests had not arrived by the time we left.We only stayed to eat and then left to have a hot drink and mince pie in a warm welcoming cafe in Bakewell. More customer service training neede. A shame as the food was fine. Go the extra mile ..come on Packhorse, not as good as I remember

We were glad we booked, even on a Monday night in January all tables were reserved but we were lucky to get an early table. Best lamb hotpot I have had anywhere, the seasoning was perfect and whole dish was light and tasty. Halloumi fries great and not too salty. Also tried some of husband's KFP - lovely - and the chips I tried were excellent too. Bakewell pud with custard (and cream!) was delicious. Really lovely welcome from the guy behind the bar and great service from him, checking if all was okay. We drove quite a way from where we were staying and it was worth the journey. Would definitely recommend.

Stopped here for a late lunch and despite it being very busy we were seated quickly. The menu is amazing with a great mix of dishes. Fed up of turkey I plumped for baked cod linguine with a crayfish sauce. Absolutely delicious. Perfectly seasoned. The place itself is quaint and very country. There is a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit but might be an idea to phone ahead. I think we just got lucky.

I went here for a late pre-Christmas lunch with 3 good friends and had a memorable experience. The food choices were extensive for such a small place. We all cleared our plates of the mains and the dessert of Bakewell pudding and custard was just delicious.

We've been visiting The Packhorse for many years and it has never disappointed. Either when calling in with muddy boots for beer and chips or Sunday lunch with relatives. Somehow it manages to retain its character as a traditional pub, but serves tapas and a good variety of hearty food. You may have to book to be sure of a table but if they can fit you in they will. Or if they can't they'll tell you. Fabulous place and may it long continue !

This is my first TripAdvisor review in about 6 or 7 years, but felt I had to add to the glowing reports this pub receives because it really is fantastic. My girlfriend and I stayed nearby in an Airbnb and the Packhorse was recommended and we were both so glad it was.

Stumbled across this pub on a quiet Monday an hour before closing and the staff couldn't have been nicer. The pub itself is absolutely gorgeous, very nostalgic and felt like stepping into a different time period. The food menu was extensive and delicious. Would recommend to anyone.

Recently visited Chatsworth for a few days and our airb&b; host suggested the Packhorse. What a great suggestion. The meal was lovely, great choice, beautifully cooked and presented but the atmosphere was fantastic. It was quiz night and the entire pub was included and involved. One of the best evenings for many years. I will definitely return. Thoroughly recommended.

Went today after a walk . Excellent selection of beer and very well cooked food .No microwave here ! Good service and homely atmosphere , shame it’s not in our village .

The owner of this pub has obviously got a target audience in mind and it's not your average walker who just wants a pint. Nowhere to sit inside as all the tables are reserved. When spotting a vacant table we asked a member of staff if we could sit there until the diners arrived. He asked if we were wanting food, we said no, just a drink. Oh it's reserved came the reply. We got the impression if we'd been wanting food then the table would have magically unreserved. This was 2.15 and the pub closes at 3.00. I get the impression all the tables remain reserved on the off chance late arrivals want food.

Lovely food and staff. It has a traditional pub vibe with no pretentiousness what a find. The best kept secret in Derbyshire ! Great walking territory but book in advance.

We last visited the Packhorse Inn in 2014, I am happy to say that it is still a great pub with wonderful food. We booked a table for lunch on Sunday, it's great to see a full menu available on a Sunday, not just a carvery option. The selection at the bar is wide with both great ales and wines.

Great pub and lovely food. The staff are very welcoming and service good. Lots of character and atmosphere

Visited here on 6th November as my partner had booked a nearby apartment as a birthday surprise. This pub had been recommended to us by friends who had previously visited, and it didn’t disappoint! On arrival at the pub, it was all lit up and looked very welcoming and cosy, which continued inside. They had a number of fires going which was a lovely touch.

Ate here for the second time this afternoon and was equally as impressed as the first time. The pub was cozy and welcoming on a cold damp day with a roaring fire and welcoming friendly staff. The Thornbridge beer was first class and the food great. Between a group of four we had Cullen Skink, Mutton, Pheasant, Oxtail Stew, Smoked Haddock followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding and Creme Brûlée. All round this is a great pub but booking is absolutely essential, we heard at least one couple turned away and this was at 5pm.

Enjoyed a couple of drinks and some wonderful food prior to attending Chatsworth Firework Event last week. A lovely cosy pub, really lovely atmosphere, everybody made to feel welcome. The food was to die for and the service was brilliant. Will definitely be returning soon!

Sought out The Packhorse for lunch whilst cycling the Monsal Trail based on real ale recommendations. Friday lunchtime and it was packed. Fortunately we had booked ahead. The food was outstanding and way above average for pub fayre

Excellent as always. Had the pork belly and it was delicious. The waiter was excellent and tentative. Can’t wait to come back

CAN'T RECOMMEND ENOUGH. My wife and I had dinner at the Packhorse earlier this week and LOVED IT! It's a small pub and it is a good job we had booked a table, but the food was amazing, as was the atmosphere and the easy mix of locals and tourists. I had a lamb shoulder dish which was amazing, along with a local ale. The guy serving was great fun too. intend to go again next I'm in the Peaks.

Stopped here for a drink on a long circular walk. Lovely traditional pub with a warm fire and a warm welcome. The menu looked great - hopefully stop by and try it sometime.

We all had kentuckyfried pheasent to start which was amazing!! I had mushroom stroganoff and the rest had beef briskets and chicken. All the food was exceptional!!

Absolutely amazing bangers and mash, brilliant service, tasty and filling sausage and mash, perfect in every way!

We alway look forward to coming here as the pub may be small but the food always makes up for the lack of space.

Called in today for lunch - we (2 of us)sat down at a table and were told we couldn't sit there as there may be a larger party arriving at sometime (or not) so we were asked to move to the back room and sit at a tiny cramped table in the corner in the dark room - when we left there were 2 seperate couples sitting at the table we had chosen so we would have been fine. The Black sheep beer was sour unlike the excellent beer we have had here in the past and the beef sandwich was chewy and stringy so was difficult to eat - so all in all not a great experience and I am local and have loved this pub in the past - should have gone to Hassop station for lunch - will think twice before coming back in a while

Everything you would want from a country pub. Cozy, inviting and fantastic hospitality serving amazing food with care and imagination.

What an absolute gem...... this pub is the epitome of great food & a superb vibe, in a delightful setting.

Metup with friends and had a lovely meal witha good selection of local beers. The vibe was great. Relaxed, warm and quality food.

Lovely old pub,very friendly and cozy.Food is lovely but the fish finger sandwich came in a burger bun? Very disappointed,should be on white or brown bread

Great traditional pub with an open fire, lots of character. Dog friendly. Walking boots friendly. Amazing food, great portions. The Buffalo burger was delicious. 10/10

We stayed in the village & were recommended to book the Pckhorse in advance as it’s always full-they weren’t joking! The place is packed & quite rightly so: superb food & wine both nights we ate there (we cancelled our other reservation elsewhere to sample more of the menu on our second night!)

We First Visited The Packhorse whilst staying in the village 6 years ago and have returned annually since the Management and staff are first class as is the food we generally eat there at least twice on our stay and have to say we have not had anything approaching an average meal !! The presentation and quality of the ingredients are both of a very high standard from such a little pub , it’s a real gem so would highly recommend it but make sure you book in advance at weekends