Bulls Head Inn Restaurant in High Peak

Excellent service and excellent beer.

Great food, service and ambience. We had fish and chips and scampi and chips. Go for F&C if you are ever torn between the two - so much better, I think freshly cooked, it’s enormous and delicious. Scampi was nice too but I have a feeling it was frozen out of a bag.

So friendly, clean and dog focused. Food is generous pub grub but well cooked and very edible. The service was excellent even at their busiest. Not a massive room but a comfy bed and even had a fan in the room. Bathroom had some lovely shampoo and lotion. Loved the boot covers in the hall. All said it had a relaxed atmosphere and was a great place to stay. It was not expensive for the quality and we would return at any given opportunity.

First time in a long time. Fantastic pub, we will definitely be calling in again.

Visited here for food after a lovely walk around Mam Tor. Staff are extremely rude and unwelcoming.. certainly not the yorkshire way! You're just shouted or commanded at.. no warmth or care. The food is appears to be heated/fried from frozen but it is presented well and tastes good. Puddings are fabulous. Would recommend training your staff on the ethos of customer service and "service with a smile".. it goes a long way!

Wonderful comfortable stay with great rooms with every detail taken care of. Excellent staff with a delicious meal in the pub with great atmosphere

Great place. Lots space, good access for wheel chairs and suitable toilets . Sadly has a policy which is not very inclusive for wheel chair users. Can’t book a table . No good if you come and it is full or only high tables . Not like a wheel chair user can just walk off somewhere else! Spoke to staff no flexible to aid equality and manager never responded to my email. Surely they could make an exception for wheel chair users If they did 4 stars

Popped in this Evening just for food for the first time as we were in the area, what a lovely welcome & fabulous food. The staff are so friendly & it is beautiful inside and very homely , can’t wait to visit again next time we are in the area. Thank you.

Some food in our group was OK but some not. One hunters chicken was really really dry. The vegan duck had very little rice and the chicken and rice was dry and needed something else. It’s not as good as it was before the change of ownership. There did used to be a specials board and that’s gone and almost all meals have chips which leaves little choice for those that don’t want chips . The knives and fork are placed handle down so you have to grab the bit you eat with to pass to a friend The waitress delivered 2 meals but all in the basket was 1 knife and 1 fork. I did shout at her to come back but she ignored me. We had no napkins and couldn’t find them. The food in weatherspoons is better and you should aspire to be better than them

After a long loop in the Peaks we came across the Bull as we walked in from Winatts Pass and it stood out with it's clean look and kerb appeal. Venturing inside we donned the overshoes to protect their lovely oak floors and entered the lovely bar and seating area. We ordered various real ales and stout between us and they were excellent. We all had a main course, Pie&mash, ham, egg n chips and 2x waffle and southern fried chicken. They were served with good time, freshly cooked and piping hot. All very tasty. We all commented on how good it was and how it made a great end to a fabulous day. I'll definitely come again, may even bring my girlfriend!

Lovely beer, Trooper on cask was outstanding and the pie and mash was gorgeous, always good and it's our go to place when visiting Castleton

Great food but whole place marred by the dreadful attitude of the long haired waitress behind the bar. She was vile. Apart from that, everyone else was fine and the foods good

The rooms are lovely, the location is brilliant and everything was exactly what we were after. The only disappointment was the breakfast experience. The fact that the breakfast was not a sit down but a take away, the only hot option was a reheated prepacked sausage or bacon cob. In effect the breakfast is a take out cafe that you get 1 item of food and a drink. Therefore we went elsewhere for breakfast.

Very nice pub food amazing stuff very helpful and the view totally amazing.

Nice venue, with decent fish and chips, salads, and sandwiches. Beer selection is fair. Service is prompt and polite.

Called in after a long hike over the ridges hungry…. Had the chicken Caesar salad in the sun on a random September afternoon. It was DELICIOUS. After this we decided to go for an early pub tea… the fish and chips with their own beer batter was excellent. Good wine selection. Speaking to the friendly and engaging staff, there had been an upgrade. Usually stay away from Robinsons pubs, but this exceeded expectations.

Great stay at the Bulls Head. Rooms were great. Bed was great size and very comfy. Nice little touches in the room when you arrive. We were leaving early next morning so they provided us with breakfast the night before which was great. Would highly recommend a stay here and would stay again when in the area.

We booked 2 rooms for a concert in Peak Cavern that night and we had a fab time...We stayed in room 5 which was amazing..Large.clean.comfy room with great shower..huge bed and TV..and had everything for a great night's stay..The pub is centrally located too in the beautiful village of Castleton..With free parking and a lovely take out breakfast the next morning sat outside the cafe area..we would highly recommend this fab place.

We had a lovely lunch here (nachos to share, C&B burger and beef tacos). Portions are very generous and everyone was very nice and welcoming. Pub was very dog friendly which was nice. Definitely come back and a lovely place to stop after a lovely morning in Castleton.

Everything was excellent, reception, room, service, location. One tiny exception there was no Gluten free alternatives for breakfast, but we were able to go over the road and enjoy GF breakfast and get refund. Perhaps a selection in the annex would be good. Apart from that minor point everything was excellent.

Cannot recommend enough. Everything about our stay was perfect, and the staff are a real credit going above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

Food was pretty bad, driest chicken burger I’ve ever had.

We arrived with 15mins left to order food and the staff remained friendly despite this. I thought we were going to be just having drinks due to the time but, the staff were wonderful. Me and my friend enjoyed the crispy beef tacos which arrived quick and hot. Impressed with the food, service and atmosphere of the pub. We will definitely visit again, this time a little earlier! Would highly recommend!

Really good food and service was so quick

Dined here a few times before all good, this time not so,always used chunky chips now they use nasty skinny fries.very disappointing,shall dine elsewhere in future.

Children serving behind the bat with absolutely no interest in customer service.

Excellent standard of accommodation, cosy room , luxurious fittings and standard of toiletries. Fabulous views. Would definitely stay here again. Lovely country pub atmosphere tastefully appointed.

Popped in for a drink and decided to have food aswell as we’d managed to get a table, the food was great and the staff where extremely friendly

Had a lovely time stay here good and drink and room all amazing would love to go again x

Such a beautiful location. The room was comfortable and welcoming. The staff were warm, friendly and very attentive. We'd love to stay here again in the not too distant future.

The staff were helpful and friendly enough. We had a starter to share of nachos with chicken, which was okay. My partner had the steak and ale pie with veg and I had the chilli con carne. My partner’s food was close to inedible, steak in the pie was chewy, the broccoli was almost impossible to cut through it was so hard. The parsnips were burnt and the chips were cold. My chilli tasted like yesterday’s reheated in a microwave. Within 20 mins of leaving to drive home I was experiencing sore stomach and my partner was starting to feel nauseous. By the time we arrived home an hour later my partner was experiencing sickness and diarrhea and ended up in bed for the rest of the night. My stomach was painful and unsettled for most of the night too. I couldn’t contemplate ever visiting this restaurant again.

Bull's head castleton nice pub as the place castleton is. Nice views of the hills and nice food.

The food was good and the service was great

Stopped for a Late Lunch and it was 10/10! Amazing food, everything we ordered from the menu was epic! Beautiful view A must when visiting Winnats Pass

Great pub. Friendly staff. Great food & drink selection, will definitely be visiting again. Tuesday - chippy tea special was great for the price!

Called in initially for a pint after a walk in the local area and then decided to eat here after all. Food was a little disappointing. Seemed like everything apart from the battered fish came directly from the freezer. Wasn’t particularly hot either. The chilli beef on chips was absolutely swimming in sweet chilli sauce, I think a pot on the side for dipping would have been much better. The selection of drinks from the bar was reasonable. Unfortunately the staff serving behind the bar didn’t appear to be very friendly and certainly didn’t want to smile. I would have understood slightly had the pub and beer garden been busy but it wasn’t. I asked for a glass for my bottled drink and plenty of ice but it appears Ice was being rationed. The inside for dining is very pretty in the restaurant area. The beer garden is located alongside the car park but it is good for catching some sunshine.

The Bulls Head is a fantastic place to stay to sample all castleton has to offer, location is great , bedrooms excellent and staff are efficient and friendly, a special mention to the lady who attends to the rooms ( chambermaid ) she was so friendly and went out of her way to help , will certainly be staying again

There is nothing more unwelcoming than a member of staff looking at you and then looking at their watch as soon as you walk in. Then when having your drink have them walk past and eyeball you. Worst of all I’m presuming this was the manager with grey in his hair, chequered shirt and shorts. If you don’t want customers in the pub for the last hour of trade I suggest changing your opening hours to closing at 9pm. We got a much warmer welcome elsewhere in Castleton and will be avoiding in future visits

Loved my stay here! The room was spotless and decorated so well. Service was very friendly too. All round a winner 🏆

Nice pub, great location and fabulous atmosphere. Second visit.

Lots of atmosphere, friendly staff, food was pretty good as was the beer selection.

This is definitely the best roast we have ever had. Beef brisket was absolutely delicious. Staff and the service delivered were excellent, will be coming back with family!

Great beer and an awesome Sunday lunch.....the brisket was to die for 😋

First visit to Castleton- lots of pubs to choose from & as we were starving we went to the first one we found... Great choice!! Pleasant attentive staff & excellent food. We had the starter sharing platter & fantastic crispy beef & chips. If the other food is half as good well worth a visit! Recommended

Quite a busy time of day ( mid day ish Saturday). The bar seemed quiet but had a long wait for service and 2 glasses of wine £20.50p was very expensive. Saying that it was a lovely place and in a prime location

Good food, friendly service, reasonable prices and nice atmosphere

Good pub with very friendly staff and a great atmosphere

The room was a good size, exceptionally clean, and everything that you need for an overnight stay. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent value for money.

This is a great pub, great location and great beers. However, service is very very slow. We were queuing at the bar for 20 mins. They simply don’t have enough staff. They generally always seem to have an issue. Last time we were there they had to close the kitchen to to an issue. This time 20 mins to get a drink and then the card machine went down so cash only. Didn’t have cash so had to move on. Shame as with better service this place would be fab.

Too expensive will not use again.

Soup is really good and the staff was super friendly. Prices were a little high but no complaints. The girls behind the bar where cheerful and happy They also had Trooper beer Up the Irons !!!!

Nice location but put off by the staff....was told on Sunday that we were too late for food by a guy...(we only wanted a snack) but fair enough...a girl wad rude when taking our coffee order...then a family came in about 20 minutes after us and was allowed to order food! Shame

Great meal and atmosphere. Beef and ale pie was great.

Absolutely excellent food. Had the Sunday Roast 8 hour slow cooked brisket and it was cooked perfectly.

We only had a drink, not food. There was a lack of atmosphere in the bar area, very much the same as so many similar chain pubs. We enjoyed our drink and moved on.

Good location, easy to find, good food, good service.

Lovely refurbished pub with local beers brewed by Robinsons. Welcoming and friendly staff!

The room was very clean, the staff very friendly and the food we had was amazing

Lovely pub with rooms, good food, friendly staff, amazing views. Highly recommended.

Stayed over and it was perfect. The staff were all great and we wanted for nothing. Rooms were spotless and beautiful. The pub is gorgeous, the nicest in the village really. Great beers and lots of options for food. We will be back for sure.

Had lunch on a weekend. Had plenty of seats to dine. Good place. Great drinks menu. Foods are ok. My personal opinion is that the price is a little higher, may be due to its location along the street.

Decent pub, long queue for a beer with just 1 behind bar when we went in

Food was pretty good, but we had to return to the bar *three* times to ask for things that were left off dishes. The loaded fries came with no salt and vinegar scraps, the toast and pate came without chutney and the chicken caesar salad had rather dry chicken and not enough dressing to make it palatable. Each time we had to go back to the (crowded) bar and wait to get someone's attention, the food got a little colder. The place itself is lovely. Sitting outside, the views are stunning and on a hot day, it's lovely. With the money they are making, surely they can afford to hire someone to expedite the food and make sure that the (very simple) dishes go out as advertised. To be fair, everything was fixed when we eventually found people to help, but these are simple mistakes on food that's not complicated to put together.

I recently visited the Bulls Head Pub in Castleton, Peak District, and it was a fantastic experience. The pub is in a great location with ample parking spaces nearby and beautiful views that enhance the overall visit. The pub itself is gorgeous, with stunning architecture that adds to its charm. Inside, there is a good selection of drinks to choose from. The staff are incredibly hospitable, welcoming guests with big smiles and providing excellent service throughout. The food at Bulls Head Pub is just delicious, with a good selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The portion sizes are generous, ensuring a satisfying meal. Overall, Bulls Head Pub is a must-visit if you’re in Castleton. The combination of great location, beautiful views, amazing architecture, delicious food, and excellent service makes it a top choice.

Great pub, great location! Stopped off here twice during our short break and were very impressed both times. Menu was really good and food was delicious. A brilliant place to stop and rest tired legs after a few miles around the local peaks! Dog friendly too.

Great pub in the middle of Castleton, brilliant for disabled people as it is all flat. Price's same as the other pubs in the area, roughly £5 a pint for lager.

Did not use accommodation so can't comment Food was great as was service with the staff trying hard to satisfy, and they succeeded. Loved Chippy Tuesday and the £10 fish and chips a real bargain. Will definitely visit again

Cracking pub with great food! I've been to this place twice now and the food has reliably been spectacular. It may be that I'm from the south, but the prices at the Bulls Head are more than reasonable. Always a cracking selection of beer on tap - not just the usual bitter you get at most pubs round here. Will definitely be returning on my next trip to the peaks!

Great atmosphere to enjoy after a long walk!

We had dinner rather than stay, the pub has been tastefully refreshed, the decoration is of a high standard. The staff were friendly and helpful. There are about 12 draft drink options, 4 ales, 4 larger and 4 others including cider. We ate dinner here, the food arrived quickly and was very tasty, the best meal we've had in Castleton so far.

Great pub brilliant location sitting outside looking up at the castle friendly staff

Cracking pub, great beers, lovely staff, fantastic location

Always a busy popular place. Large space inside. Parking good. Pity Guinness not available alternative to Robinson's.

Lovely room, beautiful location & friendly staff

A lovely pub doing honest pub food. Good selection of beers and a perfect stoo just after a long walk. Only issue was queue for a pint

Very nice decor, good food, bar service a little bland, but Bob was friendly 😊

Had a lovely stay in this pub, room tastefully decorated and very clean. Staff all very friendly, and the food was great. Highly recommended.

Super friendly staff, just what you need after a rainy hike

Called in today for Lunch ... absolutely fantastic !!! I had the Fish and chips and it was beautiful ... the batter was thin and crispy and the fish was so white and tender, the bar decor is very tasteful with a lovely ambiance and very clean. The service was very attentive and welcoming. A fantastic little Gem with a price point that fits all budgets we will definitely return when in the area .

Popped in for lunch after a walk. Lots of choice at sensible prices. My friend had the Tuesday chippy special and I had the fish finger sandwich. Both were delicious. Staff were friendly, will definitely call again when in the area.

Stopped for a lunch time meal, the pie and mash with peas was excellent. We had a pudding after which was excellent as well. Our two dogs enjoyed the experience to

The food was super filling and very tasty. If you had just gone for a long hike this pub is just what you need ! I like how you can't book. It's just come in and find a seat. Makes it super easy. Lovely decor in the pub as well and a good selection of drinks !

We stopped here for a quick break of hot beverages. Nice interior, friendly staff!

I ate there earlier on this evening with some fellow hikers after a long and arduous 10 mile plus hike around Mam Tor and surrounding. Absolutely satisfied with the service, place itself and most DEFINITELY the food. Everyone agreed on how nice it was and it was the best gammon steak meal I've had in ages! I would absolutely go there again and have no problem in recommending it to one and all :-)

Didn't stop just ate so can't fault the rooms. Service was slow but incredibly busy as easter weekend. Visited after walking mar tor and a few others so ready for some food after 5 hr of walking. 4 of us ate. 3 really enjoyed 1 not wowed.

Went on honeymoon and for local cave visits. Was very impressed 😁!!

Sis and I were on a road trip from a much flatter part of the country and had been enjoying a wonderful trip over the ups and downs into Castleton. As we were pulling into the ample and well laid out car park at the rear of the venue a spectacular downpour started. We decided to wait it out in the car while enjoying the Bakewell tart we had resently purchased in Bakewell. Rain subsided and we ventured towards the front door, remarking the view of the castle ruins above us - which had appeared out of the rainy splodge we could see through the windscreen while we sat waiting. At the bar we were greeted by a very friendly host. Lots of people appeared to be enjoying themselves at the tables around us. Some with food and drink, most with dogs. It was a nice and cozy atmosphere. We got checked in and the host explained the breakfast menu and showed us up some stairs to our room. The stairs and halls were clean and tidy - recently refurbished as we understand - and they even had shoe-bags to use for any potentially muddy hiking boots. The room was a nice size and had a, erm, fun decor. Very busy flower patterns on the walls and lamps - but it worked and the feel of the room was nice. The host explained how the heating worked and any other things we would need to know and left us to settle in. The bathroom facilities were also in very good and very possibly brand new condition. Water pressure and temperature excellent! We selected our breakfast items as instructed and ventured out to explore a bit. We enjoyed beautiful views over the fells, babbling brooks, idyllic lanes and alleys and wonderful old cottages. Unfortunately it was late in the afternoon and both the castle and the cave were “closed”. It didn’t matter - a good time was certainly had! Upon our return to The Bull’s Head we tidied ourselves up and ventured down for some grub. Sadly, none was available due to circumstances which probably greatly annoyed the staff. Only “improve for next time”-comment we would make would be to communicate this to guests. We were passed by staff at least five times at our table - unable to make eye contact - and no one said anything. So we asked ;-) No matter - because the 1530, an Italian restaurant, was basically next door. After dinner we turned in and both enjoyed sleeping on comfortable mattresses with soft duvets. There were even extra blankets available for warmth and comfort. Zzz. All in all, The Bull’s Head in Castleton saw us off to a great start on our little road trip and we would definitely stay again! Ps: we did get a call after we left, presumably from the host who had greeted us on arrival, to apologise for not being able to serve us dinner. This was very kind and not at all necessary - it’s all good!

Only went for a drink after a day's walking and was greeted with a lovely sun for the outdoor seated area at the back. Wonderful little spot with views of the valley around you. Could do with more choice of local beers but can't fault it at all.

We stayed for a night to celebrate a birthday , the pub has had a recent refit and is looking great ! The rooms are very well decorated and clean . We ate in the pub and everyone enjoyed their food , the portions were very generous. Great beer and food , excellent !

The great thing is there is no pre booking, so if you just turn up, you have a great chance of getting some grub!

We stopped for a meal after visiting the Blue John caverns. Friendly hosts. Fabulous food. Brilliant location. Delightful interiors. Deffo doggie friendly.

***Update from my October Review** Visited again over Easter Weekend, the pub has had a refurb and wow, what a superb refurb it is. Modern, tasteful design, lovely flooring and as always friendly and helpful service. The Bulls Head is my favourite Castleton pub, lovely big car park, lots of room inside and the amazing view to the right as you walk out of the front door. What an excellent pub. Keep up the good work guys, really looking forward to visiting when I am in the area again nearer to summer. October 23 Review: Good food, perfect location. I really enjoy using The Bulls Head when I am in the area. We called in on Thursday evening for some food and as usual, great service with the food arriving very quickly. We really enjoyed the food, it was delicious! The bar staff are always friendly and quick, a great experience as always. Looking forward to re-visiting and maybe one day staying! 😊

We just popped in for lunch, it was a lovely find! If you go to the local castle or the Blue John cavern then this is a place to get a good meal after.

We used to love this place before the refit. We attended today for food however after sitting there for 5 minutes, staff passing us we had to ask for a menu. Now it wasn't that busy and we found out why. The staff member sat next to us laughed and said they have no food. We actually thought it was a joke, she replied no and you can go to another pub. No signs to say no food or limited menu. We appreciate it's a bank holiday but don't you know the 6 P's?

Great hotel and pub. Lovely new rooms that were just what we wanted to relax.

Great pub, excellent food and drink. Staff great and service was on point, great value for money...

Stayed for one night. Room was amazing and staff very welcoming . We had drinks and a evening meal and can't fault anything. Breakfast was delivered to the room on the evening of our stay for the next morning. Cereal, milk , juice yogurt and muffins. All really addiquate but i would of preferred maybe toast or warm croissants in the morning. I totally understand with only five rooms why they wouldn't offer this option and it certainly wouldn't put me off booking again. Amazing stay. Highly recommended.

Fantastic pub just had a revamp very nice 👌

Good ale, good food, good fire!! UPDATE: Heard about the refurb so ventured out. They've done a beautiful job on what was already an attractive pub. The Unicorn ale was on top form. It's close to 5 stars but 4 drinks - 2 non alcoholic - at over £17 kind of bothers me. (No blame on managers, owners and brewery here.)

This hotel has just reopened a week after a complete renovation, which turned out to be incredibly beautiful! You are welcome with dogs, also in the restaurant. Provided they are well-behaved, but that seems logical to me. In the middle of Castleton, close to beautiful hiking trails (Mam Tor!). Parking behind the hotel, breakfast in your room. Good food, nice prices. Absolutely worth it!!