Eyre Arms in Derbyshire Dales

This pub was really good the food was beautiful, and the staff especially shaz was perfect really helpful and polite, my wife and I took some American fiends with us and they loved the food and the hospitality , Can’t wait for our next visit / Paul & Dawn

Cracking wood fired pizzas to take away. Freshly cooked while you wait. Really nice and beautifully fresh. Garlic bread a delicious chips as well. Support this local business during this dreadful time, and you won’t be disappointed. Telephone 07788 800215 which may be different from the pub number.

Hidden gem. Quiet pub with historic decor and really really good food. Can’t really get to it by walking unless you’re staying nearby but is a very short drive from bakewell. Staff are very accommodating and genuinely nice people.

We passed this pub last year in the middle of spring and always threatened to visit. We finally got round to it and we are glad we did. The pub itself is your archetype pub in the countryside. It has a rustic charm but saying this it does require some TLC. We booked a table in advance and in warmer weather I’d recommend this as I suspect it can get busy. On arrival we was greeted by a lovely staff member but bless her she seemed rushed off her feet. Not only was she serving drinks but taking food orders, waitressing and clearing away. I only hope she gets help when it’s busy. On to the food. We had the fish and chips and the hamburger. The latter came with chips, bacon and cheese. The fish came with peas. The bacon on the burger wasn’t to my liking as I prefer streaky bacon well done. When I saw the burger my heart stopped as I thought it was going to be one straight out of the freezer. I was wrong. It was juicy and very tasty and I enjoyed every mouthful. The chips weren’t great and I’m guessing they were frozen. They need improving. The bar is well stocked and you’ll be in heaven if you like your gin! Overall it was a nice meal in front of a roaring fire but please fix the chips, tidy up the pub and get another staff member to help the young lady out 😀

Fantastic meal (again). Thanks to Alan. Shared Chateaubriand for two. Scallops starter. Beef cooked perfect, great quality meat. Amazing truffle mash and horseradish coleslaw. And perfect chips. Great selection of wines too. Craig’s first night behind the bar - charming host.

Food good lovely welcoming fires but definatly not enough staff just one lady who was hostess waitress bar staff poor lass was run off her feet but still remained pleasant and professional

Return visit. Freezing February night, roaring fire, new menu packed with local produce - pub classics plus interesting and delicious alternatives, extensive gin menu , friendly service, plenty of parking and friendly owner willing to listen and chat. Teenagers happy, Granny happy - thanks!

Enjoyed an excellent Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding at this lovely country pub. Staff were very friendly and keen to ensure we had a good experience. The food was superb - the meat was melt in the mouth, loads of vegetables done to perfection and the puddings were to die for. Great roaring fire too! We will certainly be back.

We visited here only yesterday. From the moment we entered the staff were welcoming and very accommodating. The food was divined. My son is a transplant patient and they couldn’t do enough to ensure that everything was ok for him. If you’ve been through similar you’ll know the importance of this! We live in Nottinghamshire but will certainly be returning soon. To all at The Eyres Arms, with this much attention to detail you have the potential to thrive. I wish you all the very bit of success!!

The Old Eyre Arms, stopped by wanting Sunday lunch. Staff were friendly food was fabulous, we both gave it 10/10 highly recommend.

There was no response to my email booking request, albeit at reasonably short notice, however our party of 4 just turned up. Fortunately we were given a table that had been reserved for later. We all enjoyed our meals, particularly those of us who ordered the steak and ale pie! A lovely country pub with friendly and accommodating staff.

Booked for New Year. Popped in two days before to check as landlord very slow to answer calls messages or respond, we spoke direct with landlord who assured us all was okay and it would be a good night. Turned up tonight all cancelled. Landlord and Lady gone, left Jody and chef Al to deal with aftermath. Jody and Al absolutely brilliant, got us booked into somewhere else offered to sort taxi etc. Our new year eve ruined by landlord. If asked for my advice I would say drop in but do not book as landlord will let you down.

Had booked in a while ago for New years eve. Went in a couple of days ago to check booking. He said they had a NYE menu and loads booked in. Had taxi booked for 0120. Turned up tonight. Hardly anyone there. No tables made up or anything. Bar staff, jody, really helpful and apologetic. Said no NYE menu and landlord not there. Also pub closing at 11 and noone else coming!! When said taxi at 0120 she offered to take us home. Chef Al came and apologised and booked us in to another pub. Fab service from jody and Al. But appalling from landlord. Really disappointing evening

Lovely meal, warm friendly welcome, and roaring fire. Atmospheric country pub with excellent food. Would certainly go again

Booked into the atmospheric old pub for Sunday lunch. We missed the spot by the fire but we're warmed up by the excellent rudolph cocktail. We both ordered the rib of beef roast and were delighted with our choice. Beautiful meat, an array of excellent vegetables and a cracking Yorkshire. A hearty and tasty lunch in a beautiful setting. Definitely a place to return to.

A friend and I popped in for a pint of local Ale and a catch up, the landlord was very chatty and made a real effort to make us feel welcome. I will be back soon to try the food!

This place is great. A fine attention to detail with super friendly service, great ale and spirit selection and AMAZING food! We have been multiple times and were wowed by the quality of the food . This was our first Sunday roast there however and we were not let down. Really really great. I would like to recommend this pub to anyone interested in a cozy, historic , traditional English pub with loads of atmosphere and owners that really care about the people that come in. We immediately feel at home here and can’t wait for our next visit

We had two meals here this week and often pop in for a drink....Always high quality and the warmest of welcomes. AMAZING burger and chips on Friday night and an unbelievable ROAST on Sunday, tons of beef, a huge yorkie and all the veggies you would ask for.

Great quaint little pub with log fire, massive selection of gins and an amazing Sunday dinner... plenty of variety veg and large Yorkshire pudding perfect stop after a Sunday walk.

Popped in for lunch on Friday and we were not disappointed. The food was fantastic, the staff were friendly and welcoming. It was so good, we went back for the Halloween party that same night where the most amazing canapés were served, my personal favourites were the smoked mackerel pate and the smoked salmon blinis! Next time we are down that way we will be most definitely be paying another visit.

Service was brill, food really tasty and home made, good selection of drinks. Will definetely be back!!!!

My wife, 17 month old son and I visited this pub having driven past the night prior. We did stop in that night for a takeaway pizza from the hut in the car park but the following night we committed properly.

After a visit to Chatsworth House today we were looking for somewhere to eat Sunday lunch. This was our first visit to the Old Eyres and it didn’t dissapoint. We were greeted promptly by the friendly owners who showed us to the dog friendly area and given menus. We both chose the roast beef roast dinner the beef was melt in the mouth and accompanied by 7 different vegetables all cooked perfectly along with mash potato, roast potatoes, a huge homemade Yorkshire pudding and lashings of gravy, of which I asked for an extra jug which was brought immediately. The bar area is dog friendly but there is a separate restaurant area if preferred. The pub is cosy and friendly and when talking with the owners they mentioned that they were looking at carrying out some refurbishments. If we were in the area again would definitely eat here again

Took the family here for Sunday lunch after a walk. Really nice roast beef and really nice selection of veg, lamb and chicken also on offer. Kids got half portions but these were really generous. Nice fire, nice pint, nice location. WIll definitely go back again.

Called in for a meal sunday afternoon. Lovely open fire and olde world charm. The roast menu was excellent with a lot of choice and when the food arrived it was the best roast we have had in a long time. The staff were very helpful and it was a lovely afternoon. We will be back

Went for dinner dance music was playing, to loud. Veggie option was minimum 3 choices, Food was disappointing especially for the price approx £14.00 a meal. Nice pub, and warm fire.

There was a very warm welcome at this dog friendly pub. Very cosy and relaxing atmosphere with lovely open fires. The dog was welcomed with a biscuit and he happily sat with that whilst I had the Lamb Shank. The lamb fell off the bone and melted in my mouth, served with really tasty fresh vegetables and a lovely gravy.

We came across this lovely pub whilst looking for lunch. It is a small, VERY dog friendly pub. Unique decor and cosy atmosphere with roaring fires. The staff are welcoming, friendly, helpful and cheerful. Making you feel a real part of the community. It is a free house with a good choice of beers which are beautifully kept. And the food is quite obviously made on the premises and not the usual pub grub. The Sunday roast is THE BEST EVER and really very reasonable in price. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND A VISIT.

Excellent friendly staff with great knowledge of the menu and the beers , food was worth the wait everything is made fresh by the chef

We decided to give place a second chance. Wow. The food and service were excellent. The chef came to our table and we spoke about what food was available. Although hard to understand the Scottish accent. The chef made us welcome, and totally changed our view. Great food. Let’s hope they keep this up.

Visited today for lunch. I had the salad with chicken my friend had the fish and chips etc, we shared the cheese board for dessert + a pot of tea + a soft drink each. We both commented that the meal was very tasty, well presented and some elements of the meal were exceptional - and all for less than £40.00 for 2 people.

We ate here a few days ago and couldn't believe how much they charged us for drinks. £9.60 for a 175ml red wine and half a pint of lager !! The food was fine, but also quite pricey, £13 for Sunday roast. When we arrived there were only 2 other couples, but they left before our food arrived and then the place was empty. We felt as if we were eating in a doctor's waiting room - absolutely no atmosphere ! This was an evening during the Chatsworth show weekend - from past experience most pubs are heaving then ! We have dined at this pub in previous years but it has new owners this year. We won't be visiting again, don't like to be ripped off by London prices - in a village inn - in Derbyshire !!

Hoping for better after a change of ownership but very average both in terms of beer and food. Menu was unexceptional and did not live up to expectations according to friends who had visited previously. Won't be rushing back!

We checked their website, which clearly indicates food served every day 12-9 (except Monday when they are closed). We arrived Tuesday lunchtime, part way round a 9-mile hike, only to find there's no food available, apparently the chef was off. I strongly advise phoning ahead before relying on this place for food.

Called in for a bite to eat. Unfortunately , no draught Guinness. Only cans. Not the same so we left. First time we have been in a pub that doesn’t have Guinness on tap.!!!

We had sunday lunch here and it was fantastic there was a party of 10 of us and the food came out hot. The Yorkshire puddings were lovely they were huge. Thank you to the staff who were friendly .

Went for a slightly healthier option after a good local walk - really tasty and even went well with a beer! The owners are amazing and service is unbeatable - so good we went back the following night!!

Great pub, great food. Burgers were amazing :) (chips were incredible). Love the board games + dominos

We have been for lunch today. This is the first time we have visited under the new owners. What an uplifting experience we had. We ate from the pub classics menu which is available at lunchtime and in the evening. But there is also a lovely sandwich menu with a hot roast sandwich of the day - today's was chicken.The terrine of the day was Ham Hock with Piccalily - gorgeous as was the chicken, leek and mushroom pie and the fish and chips. We finished off with delicious ice cream from Bradwells. In the evening the a la carte menu comprises 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 puds. We can't wait to try it. There is something for everyone here and just the right amount of choice. Everything is locally sourced. Give it a go you will not be disappointed.

Myself and a friend called in Saturday lunch on the off chance for a meal. Far improved from the previous owners. Would highly recommend the fish and chips. Landlord very friendly, informative and welcoming. Seem to do the classic pub food to a very high standard (looking at what was coming out of the kitchen) and a fabulous A la carte menu for evening. Will definitely be going back for further visits

For me, a Sunday Roast is all about using the best ingredients, cooking them with love and plating them with generosity. The Old Eyre Arms ticked all 3 boxes. Perfectly cooked sirlloin of beef, large homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast and mash potatoes, roast carrot and mixed greens all framed in a good amount of rich gravy. Absolutely spot on. Only down side of the experience was the 2 disinterested young members of staff who could have had a dessert and coffee order as well - but chose to wander off and leave us sitting there in an empty room for some time. They were completely oblivious when we paid and left without ordering further. We left for coffee elsewhere. I'm sure on another day this would have been different and I know how difficult it is to source good staff so we will be back for another Sunday Roast and will try the hogget. This place is still building its reputation after installing new management but if it continues with this quality of food then I predict they're going to be booked up most days in the near future. Get in there while you can.

Unfortunately we have found that this pub has definitely deteriorated since new owners have taken over. Tried once before in April and found the menu limited, then the pie meal, which we selected, was reasonable On a recent second visit we found the menu still very restricted. So we chose what we expected to be safe - fish and chips, however, the meals were awful!! Portions were so small, they reminded us of small frozen fish portions, and with very few chips and a spoonful of pea-purée the meal looked ridiculous on the large plates. I requested pan fried fish rather than battered. It was tasteless and watery. Sadly after being regular customers, for over 20 years,at this lovely old pub we will now give it a miss and visit the better alternatives in the area. Only rated it with 1 star as a rating is necessary or wouldn't have bothered with any stars.

Came here out of the blue. It was quite when we first got there but soon livened up. Good choice of food pn the menu but not over loaded with choices. The food was really nice just what we wanted. Quite a quirky place. Would defo recommened it

We called in for lunch to find new owners since our last visit. Positives - the food was very tasty and clearly good quality, the general appearance of the pub is more airy, bright and light, good atmosphere, nice selection of beers, wines and spirits (especially gins). On the downside - they are clearly still finding their way, attention to detail around service is needed, dessert menu not visible and no-one asked us if we wanted a dessert. The food is overpriced compared to similar good pubs in the locality, pie of the day at £14.50 didn't come with any potato choice £2.50 extra for chips. We will try it again in a couple of months hoping things have settled down.

During our travels through the UK we've making a habit of visiting pubs and trying out their Sunday Roast, I can safely say this is best we've had. We booked and arrived right on 12:00, loved everything about the meal, especially the Yorkshire pudding.

Gus the dog was welcome in the bar area, so we decided to stay for dinner, we both chose a roast, there was chicken, beef and lamb, I wish I could say it was excellent, because if it hadn’t have been cold it would have been a 10!

Visited this pub last Saturday evening. Not many people in so too quiet really. Very limited menu (roast pork or roast beef), very average. Will think twice about going again.

Quaint traditional country pub, open fire roaring away was a great start on a chilly day! I had Mediterranean spiced lamb pie(?) and my wife had fish cakes. For dessert I had sticky toffee pudding and my wife had chocolate tart. All the food was excellent. It is under new management very recently, staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was quite quiet for a Friday lunchtime, it deserves to be busier. I would recommend.

A group of us went. We found the staff were very welcoming. By 8 pm we were the only people left in the pub. The food was average but tasty. They had a new

I called in after recently hearing of new owners.

We've passed this pub many times on the road from Calver to Bakewell and have been meaning to stop. So on a glorious day on a bank holiday, yes a bank holiday, we ventured in. The pub is beautifully presented, sitting just along from Hassop Hall. It has a lovely enclosed beer garden where we sat with a drink whilst perusing the menu. There are a good choice of beers and ales but much less choice as far as food...if you're a vegetarian. There was one option on the mains and one sandwich option. If you're not a veggie then there's almost certainly something for you. That's the only reason we've marked it down, we'd wholeheartedly recommend paying a visit, if only for a few drinks.

We popped into The Olde Eyer Arms over the weekend with friends for lunch and we really could not fault the service and the quality of the food, the pub itself has a lovely feel to it especially with the open fires and the lovely beer garden (even though it was too cold to sit out)

Stayed with our motor home free,, had a meal for 3, 2 adults one 12 year old. 4 lots of drinks for 3 & 1 pudding £70

We’d heard this pub has been taken over by new management so thought we’d check it out. Previously been in and not impressed many years ago.

This pub is under new management, a young couple who have only been there for 4 weeks . We booked at random from our b&b;'s list kindly supplied in our room.

We were greeted by lovely and welcoming staff and a warm cozy fire. Good selection of drinks especially gin and wine were available. The fresh local food was cooked to perfection. Had a steak and ale pie one night and my partner had a lamb shank. We enjoyed it so much that we went back for the Sunday roast both meals were filling and tasty.

Been twice for lunch - and this is a great place for a high quality lunch at affordable prices - wonderful beef with yorkshire . Parking opposite. New owners making a real difference here and good friendly welcome.

We have just had the most delicious lunch, beautifully cooked and served. The new owners have continued with the previous high standard and added imaginative touches of their own. All ingredients freshly and locally sourced add to the enjoyment. We recommended.

Went with family after a walk from Calver, great place to stop and eat. Friendly staff, real ale, excellent food (freshly cooked) and a cosy English pub to enjoy it all in.

Having been really looking forward to a family lunch we were all left extremely disappointed with the experience here. We'd booked some weeks in advance for 8 people, sadly one couldn't attend due to a last minute personal issue which was met with a grumpy sarcastic remark from whom we believed to be the landlord. Complaining he'd have sat us elsewhere had he known, with an apology and a smile we offered to move but he came back with 'no, no, stay there'. Why mention it then?

We only popped in for a pint but what a fantastic place received a warm welcome from the landlord. After looking at the menu we will be returning for a Xmas lunch that sounds great with some nice options for vegetarians and meat fans alike. It's off the beaten track well worth the detour for a visit if you like a proper traditional pub.

Having moved to the area around a year ago we soon discovered this gem, a great choice of beers, the best home cooked food and friendly welcoming staff. Having got fed up.of pubs full of screaming kids that were turning Friday night's out into creches with beer this is an absolute haven. Plenty of 'silver tops' locals and hikers all make the place a perfect British pub that is in such a short supply these days. Note, don't confuse The Old Eyre Arms with The Eyre Arms at Calver crossroads which is a cheap 'chain' style place.

We were on a diversion and stumbled on this place by accident. Its a very nice looking building covered in ivy. It turned out to be a lovely cosy pub with a very homely atmosphere and very friendly staff. We had a very reasonably priced two course Sunday Lunch, plenty of choices on the menu and what we chose was was absolutely delicious, l look forward to visiting this place again

Excellent roast dinner. Home made Yorkshires, nice gravy and decent portions. Will definitely go here again. Apparently it gets busy around lunch time, we went quite late and they’d sold out of some of the meats, so, it may be worth going earlier to guarantee you can get what you want. It’s really lovely though and will def go again.

Beautiful old style pub and dog friendly if you go through the left door....decent choice on the menu.....we only wanted something light so the sandwiches and a portion of chips were more than enough....decent enough quality....not bad at all...

This is a fantastic looking pub. It's one of the more attractive pubs in the area and it's also a very nice location. Good beer garden through the small gate. The range of beer isn't that wide but it's ok - I had a nice pint and a decent range of gins. The meal we had was nice. I felt it was a little bit on the expensive side for what it was but worth a visit.

Beautiful and traditional pub/pub-grub with ample parking outside.

We came upon this place by accident, was warmly greeted,shown to a table ,we were the only people in the place ,which was a little strange,food order taken ,I have to say the food is well cooked ,home style ,no frills just good food,by this time the place was full all but one table. Thanks for a good service ,would eat here again

We have always gone to Hassop Hall next door to eat and stay over, but never called in for a beer or food in the Eyre Arms. So we had some time to kill and fancied a change from the usual pubs in Bakewell. The beer is in excellent condition and they serve good honest pub food. I had the Steak and Kidney pie which was very good. Most had the roast beef which looked fab and plenty of it. Followed by the usual deserts with home made Bakewell Pudding. Really nice to have proper pub food for a change and NOT the gastro type grub. Thanks!!

We dined in this pub on a very hot Thursday evening a couple of weeks ago. The barman (owner I think) was extremely welcoming, friendly and a perfect host. The bar is very traditional and is perfect for those seeking a proper English pub.

Called in for pre dinner drink whilst staying locally. Did not eat here but food looked really good. Nice surroundings, very friendly and the local Derbyshire beer was excellent.

Wonderful traditional family run country pub with good, honest home cooked food. One of our favourites.

Sunday evening meal, limited choice for vegetarian as 1 contained nuts and the other was not to my taste so decided to have starter for main meal which consisted of two oatcakes and a small side salad which cost me more than my partners Sunday lunch with what looked like aunt Bessie's Yorkshire puddings!

Saturday evening meal for 2 in the bar area. Nice menu selection plus a few specials on the blackboard means there's sufficient choice for most palates. We had the fishcakes for starters - quite a large portion with a nice salad on the side followed by the lemon should and a meat and ale pie. Too full for desert! Nice atmosphere and good food at a reasonable price.

Went for Sunday dinner with my mum all home made food. absolutely fantastic good value for money really loved gooseberry cheese cake. really friendly staff great traditional pub

Very friendly welcome into this historic establishment which serves good honest pub grub. Nice real ales to compliment the food. Well worth a visit.

Called in for some early tea lovely pub nice landlord good beer,portions were small and lacking in meat content of the main ingredient,also.well overpriced for what we received sorry to say this but I can get better food and more of it for less in the area in equal surroundings,alos listen to your feedback and turn it into positive they are being honest and will bring you more custom if you listen and stop writing negative remarks you have a wonderful pub just increase the portions for the price that's all.

We visited The Old Eyre Arms on Saturday evening 27th January for a family meal. Lovely welcome by the landlord and great service for the rest of the evening from all the staff. Prompt food service and tasty home cooked fresh food. Our party ordered gammon and eggs, salmon, braised beef and sirloin steak. The steak was cooked to perfection, I asked for medium and it was tender with a little blood ( perfection) vegetables were lovely and fresh, 2 meals were served with proper home made chips ( at last a pub that serves these and not your normal frozen rubbish) the remaining meals with potato's. We all then had puddings 2 ice creams served in home made brandy snap baskets, 1 Derbyshire pudding and 1 Bakewell pudding.... yummy yummy yummy. We couldn't just stop there !!! finished with fresh coffee's, cheese and biscuits and port. We enjoyed our Saturday night out and certainly will be returning

This venue was chosen as we were with visitors from Oslo and wanted a British pub, we were not disappointed.

After emailing about vegan options - and receiving a prompt and positive response, we brought family friends for lunch on Saturday. We all liked the menu, the service was great, and - as promised - the food was home cooked and delicious. There are a lot of pubs in the area that serve food but this one ticks all the boxes, I really can’t fault it - we will definitely return.

After reading the reviews for this pub we decided to stop here on our way home from Crewe Hall

Visited The Old Eyre Arms for a lunch treat on our day off, was not particularly busy so we found a nice little table in the dining side. We ordered our lunches, I chose the Brie, bacon and cranberry sandwich and my husband had the steak sandwich, the young waitress seemed busy taking plates to other tables in another small dining area, after about 15 minutes I was told the chef had no bacon so could I chose again, a little disappointed I chose the prawn sandwich. We actually waited in total about 45 minutes to get our sandwiches! The pub itself is very cosy and was nice to sit and chat, the young barman was polite too. The other food dishes look nice that were being served to other tables. We would go again but not a place I’d rush back to but nice.

Despite being very Busy the Landlord told us he would look after us. So he did.

On the way to Bakewell from Sheffield ideal stop off for lunch. Lovely feel to the pub with an open fire and cheerful bar staff. The food menu is quite extensive and whilst at the top end of pricing for pub grub the quality cannot be disputed. They do have a 2 and 3 course menu option in addition to specials. Reasonably priced ales makes this a winner.

A meal for two sitting next to a log fire with a charming, chatty host was a great enjoyment. So many good dishes on the menu to choose from, we had Lasagne and steak and kidney pie followed by tarte tatin and a cheese board enjoyed with a bottle of Pinot noir, and the beers are well kept too. This is a place where locals like to eat, that means value for money. We are returning very soon.

We ate here twice during our week's stay. A very friendly welcome from the owners and tasty, sensible sized portions of food.

Log fire, wood panelling, great ale, good food, friendly hospitality, rain outside, what's not to like? OK but for the rain I'd reflect on the beer garden too, maybe next time! This was my second visit and there will be more, many more, without a shadow of a doubt.

Lovely country pub for lunch with friends visiting from Norfolk, who were really impressed with surroundings, the staff were very friendly and helpful, excellent food using local produce, we will certainly visit again when in the area.

Nice traditional pub with good real ales and a menu featuring lots of local produce. Staff were friendly and accomodating with my wife's allergies, and the home-made rabbit pie is recommended. Worth a visit if you're near Bakewell.

Excellent service, with a small but interesting menu. A large part of the menu was homemade and used local produce. Very friendly and clean.

I've been coming here for years with my parents for various special occasions, and the food has always been consistently good. Staff are always polite and chatty, and the pub itself is very cosy and quaint (log burning fire etc). It's hard to recommend a dish because they are all so good! Proper hearty home made grub, their Sunday roasts are fab and even just a light lunch (toasties etc) it's all excellent.

Not fast food, everything is freshly prepared to order. The rabbit pie is terrific and the home cooked ham is a treat.Great selection of ales and wines.Coffee was a let down, despite a freshly made shortbread.

We stopped off at the Eyre Arms at Hassop for a light lunch on a very hot day and it didn't disappoint! This is a lovely old pub! We sat in the cool and pretty beer garden and ordered ploughmans lunches (one ham, one stilton). These were just what the doctor ordered! A great selection on our plates of several different salads, slaws, fruit and bread. We were both delighted with our lunches - we could have chosen one of many delicious-sounding options from the menu, but on such a hot day, the salads were perfect and well-priced. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Even our dog enjoyed the attention!! The beer was good too!

Came here with my husband and sister-in-law for an early evening meal pre Chatsworth RHS Flower Show (the following day) Found the whole experience here totally great. Sam? the young landlord was so friendly, we felt like locals. The food was amazing. Left very happy. So happy indeed that we returned for lunch the next day after the Flower Show! Again great food and service. Thank you so much; we will be back. Recommend booking in advance as it is so popular and rightly so.

Every time we go toPeak District we always love to visit the Eyre Arms and we are never Dissapointed.it has such a warm inviting atmosphere and the food is always superb.The pub/restaurant is family run and always great to catch up with themIt has a good menu and all the home cooked food is the highest quality.

Sam is the perfect publican. We had a lovely meal and can recommend the special, braised beef and rhubarb crumble. The service was excellent and Sam took time out to chat with you. Definitely worth a visit.

I stopped for a lunch break with my father and aunt at the Old Eyre Arms - a very attractive looking hostelry on a fairly busy road (the car park is opposite, so take care when crossing - I nearly paid the bill from my inheritance!).There was a choice of well kept ales and an excellent menu - the fresh crab was exquisite. Our host was helpful and very courteous and the waitress as warm, sunny and pleasing on the eye as the garden in which we enjoyed our meals.Overall, an uplifting alfresco experience.

The food is beautifully cooked using local ingredients whenever possible. The prices may be mid range ( £12 to £14 for a main) but there is nothing average about the cooking skills on offer. There is someone here who really understands how to cook, how to season and what flavour goes with what. It's not flashy - It is rare to find cooking of this standard. What a find!

A bit of trickery, as I set may satellite navigation for a more famous destination, to fool my guests. The Eyre Arms is set in a delightful location and as the day was closing in the last of the light gave a pleasant glow to the hills and valleys on our journey there.My guests were not to be disappointed. The bar man was pleasant and helpful, the surroundings in the lounge bar and the paintings intriguing. We started with an ample starter of prawn cocktails and chicken soup, supplied with amiable conversation. The steak and kidney pie was excellent and the fish of the day superb. It was a bit unfortunate that some of the party didn't quite mange to finish the main course. Its one to be recommended, with regard to value for money, service and quality.

We hadn't visited this pub despite driving past hundreds of times. It's a pleasant traditional small pub, seemed to be slightly focused on eating, but that may have reflected the time of day. We sat in the beer garden, enjoyed decent sandwiches and good service. Only gripe, chips portion was rather small for the price, but they did taste good.