Old Sun Inn in High Peak

Food was lovely but despite booking five days previously we were put in an empty room at the back of the pub next to the kitchen and toilets. Constant stream of people going past our table to and from the bathrooms and staff going in and put of the kitchen I do not agree that my review was "mean spirited" I have eaten here several times and really enjoyed my visits and food. You have said the room we were sat in was full before and during our visit. Obviously I can't comment about before but when we arrived ours was the only table with a reserved sign on it and although the room did fill up it was people who were only drinking or presumably had not made a reservation. My impression was that this room was for late/non bookings and drinks which the reason I was disappointed. My complaint was not about your pub, which is lovely, but the room at the back of the pub which lacked atmosphere, and didn't even feel like we were in The Sun Inn.

We had dinner at this lovely pub on Saturday early evening, very glad we booked as it was very busy, a good sign! We arrived a bit early so had a drink at the bar until our table was ready. Really impressed by the wine choice, and price! The food was great too, plentiful and very good. Too full to try a dessert, but they looked great too. It was very welcoming and the staff were friendly and attentive. Lots of choice for all dietary requirements.

Lovely meal and drinks. The staff are really friendly and polite. Felt very welcome being on my own, dining solo. Highly recommended.

Brilliant food,massive portions, lovely staff and very dog friendly, lovely atmosphere

Very old pub with a unique atmosphere. Plenty of rooms. Very old thick walls! Good lighting and decent Guinness. 🍻

Went on a Thursday which was pie night. OMG pies were superb. Good selection of ales, service first class.

We received a very friendly welcome and were shown to our table. It was quite busy which is nice to see. Great choice of food available and there is something for everyone. Loved that some meals are also available in smaller plate options as most places don't offer this. We weren't waiting long for our food to say how busy they were. Everything was lovely!! Will definitely be back the next time we're over.

My wife and I visited here this evening and I must say what and absolutely lovely pub , the food was excellent as was the drinks , the service was wonderful, the staff are really really friendly and lovey nothing was to much trouble to them and the open fire was amazing. It is also very reasonably priced and most importantly to us was that it’s very dog friendly. Most definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Great service and great food with a comfortable pub atmosphere.

My wife and I ate here a couple of weeks ago one very rainy evening! We were lucky to find the only available table in the snug. We felt like VIPs in out private room and serving hatch! The young lad with the glasses who served us was very friendly and attentive. Food and drink were great. We'll definitely call in nex time we're in Buxton

Stayed for a couple of beers. Excellent service and good range of drinks. Whilst we didn't eat, the food coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic.

A PROPER PUB, PUB. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Staff were lovely, we loved the log burner and delightful classic pub food. Next time we're in Buxton, we'll absolutely be back.

Lovely place the food was delicious and generous portions. staff were amazing and welcomed us and our dogs ( who loved their sausage ) def going back

I have been a few times & will be back. The food is always amazing & the staff very friendly & relaxed.

Comfortable traditional pub vibe. Lots of smaller rooms rather than one aircraft hanger make for a Comfortable experience. Good service. Food is OK for vegetarians though perhaps a little limited, but good with generous portions

We recently visited this pub after a long walk with my dog. The staff were not only polite but also very attentive. I particularly appreciated the thoughtful gesture of the waitress who brought my dog a bowl of fresh water. Both my partner and I ordered the large hunter’s chicken. It was absolutely delicious and very filling—a perfect choice after a tiring walk! Although the lighting was a bit dim where we were seated, the overall atmosphere of the pub was quite pleasant and cozy. All in all, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this pub to anyone looking for a place to enjoy good food in a friendly environment.

Very cosy, quality service very friendly staff

Nice pub . Food good . Staff lovely

Great pub. Lovely atmosphere everyone friendly and food is great. I loved the veggie sausage, mash and veg

We booked the snug room for our date night, which was a gorgeous private room. The staff were really friendly, helpful and attentive. We had the sharing chicken and chorizo pie which was beautiful, lots of nice big chunks of chicken, perfect pastry and lovely chunky chips. The general atmosphere in the pub was fab, happy and friendly, a mix of diners and drinkers. Prices of the food and drinks were very reasonable. Thank you to all the staff for making it a brilliant evening. We will definitely be returning.

Absolutely delicious food and amazing on point service as soon as we walked in. Didn't have to wait long for our chosen meals

Perfect place for a Titanic Pint lots of variety on draft

I ate the Hunters Chicken and my wife had the Halloumi and Falafel kebab. Both were excellent 👌🏿. Customer service was also top notch.

Great food! We were a group of 12 and we ordered different pies and most of us agreed it was one of the best pies we've ever had.

Our annual trip to Buxton (football). Truly excellent meal, we both had the fishcakes which were very tasty - crispy on the outside but moist inside. Excellent prompt and friendly service. Glad we reserved a table as people were being turned away as so many people were eating - always a good sign!

Fabulous food with an old world feel. Great service and reasonable prices. Busy which is always a good sign. Music a little loud.

Super food and great service. A real character pub and the best burger I’ve ever had! The pie was good too. Would highly recommend

Nice place staff friendly but too dark for me to have meal inside

Lovely bar staff and food. We visited on a quiet Monday afternoon, so can't really comment on thr atmosphere, but the staff were great so no complaints here!

Nice place to eat, staff were very friendly. I had the vegetarian option which was a good size meal. Price wise very good value, I would recommend this place and I look forward to return soon.

I met a friend for Sunday lunch in Buxton. The Old Sun Inn was a traditional style pub with a lovely beer garden to enjoy the sunshine outside. We had a warm welcome, very attentive staff, who took orders and provided great service. We both enjoyed a Sunday lunch of delicious, hot food. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

While the service was excellent and could not be faulted by any of the great, hospitable staff that served us, the food we ordered was not to our taste, and unfortunately, we really only went in because we were hungry. Perhaps the kitchen was having an off day on our dishes, or maybe it was just our dishes on the menu because our daughters dish was actually really tasty. We really liked the children's garlic bread, which was a sour dough garlic bread. Very nice indeed! If I had the option of ordering again, I would not choose the rib eye steak. No hard feelings.

Met up with family here today for lunch, we were 5 in total. We all had a Sunday roast, 4 beef and 1 turkey. It was delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We also enjoyed lovely puddings. Would highly recommend.

A lovely 17th century coaching inn Lots of gluten free food and drink options. Dog friendly

Visit with family fot Thursday 1st for meal and drinks ( 6 of us) pre booked. Meals were okay but wrong food delivered which resulted in people having to wait while others had finished. What really let the experience down was service - which was to be generous poor !! On top of the food issue- getting drinks was difficult and slow- clearing food plates and tables was not automatic or prompt & when requested- staff were almost rude in their response. When we arrived noticed that A board outside stated that there was a quiz on the last Thursday of the month - we went on the 1st- and quiz on !! There are better places to eat nearby: Lubens Santigoes St Moritz Cheshire Cheese Bailys

Went expecting good things as 8th on TA in Buxton. In summary however, would describe as ok meal in nice beer garden, and old style Pub. If you like hearty portions and traditional pub food, then you’ll probably like it, but for us, the food was good but versus other options in the area, there are better options very nearby.

Very nice, service was a little slow due the popularity of the venue. We managed to get the last table available 🙂🤞

Traditional pub with good selection of food. The restaurant area is on the left.

Great food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. A traditional pub with lovely food.

Had a couple of meals in here during our stay in Buxton this week and have been here a few times in the past, thank you all for providing some fantastic food yet again. This is one of the most reliable places to eat in, and really good value for money. The staff are wonderful and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. Thank you and we will be back soon.

Visited early afternoon Very welcoming of dogs. Staff even gave him a bowl of water at the table. Classic pub feel.. Staff were great! One of the best meals we have had out in a while ,( steak & hunters chicken)

Loverly cosy pub! Service was friendly and accomadating.Relaxing and cosy atmosphere. Food was outstanding with great portions! A little gem in Buxton. Defintley worth a visit!

We had beer-battered fish and mac&cheese for dinner. The food was decent and nothing remarkable. The staff were friendly.

What a Fantastic Pub, very well kept & traditional with lots of unusual rooms. The food was excellent & the Staff where Brilliant, all in all we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Friendly popular town pub. Excellent and friendly service, buzzy atmosphere, good value typical pub food. Known for its fantastic pies tho we had steak!

Lovely old pub with a nice beer garden at the front, good choice of beers

Had chilli very nice and beer good

What a fabulous place for Sunday lunch. An atmospheric old pub with twisty corridors, nooks and snugs and low ceilings (ouch). Food was great 😋

Wonderful place warm and friendly, food amazing, staff so helpful and nothing to much trouble. Bar well stocked and plenty offers on drinks. Highly recommend

Always a good meal & well kept ales here with plenty of attentive staff. Easily the best pub in Buxton with traditional fires, separate rooms with ambient lighting.

The best pub in Buxton! The service and food was so good, we visited two nights in a row! The ladies behind the bar were so welcoming and kind, and the food was so tasty, you could tell it was homemade! We are visiting for only 3 nights, and we already can’t wait to visit again! Thank you to the lovely staff.

Food was absolutely delicious. Tiny weeny criticism is that the room was quite dark.

Lovely pub in Buxton with home cooked meals... The pie although £20 is totally stunning

Wow, what a brilliant pub! Amazing food (best pies in the world!!!!), superb service and great choice of beers and wines. We were a table of nine and all our meals arrived at the same time.

Very cosy place, although it was busy, it never felt overcrowded or noisy. Very friendly staff. The fish and chips were delicious.

Had a great Sunday lunch at an excellent price. Would definitely go again if in the area.

Very nice pub with nice beer garden

Olde worldy pub, that smelled like it looked. Which was rather off putting. Very dark and dingy inside. But clean and well kept. Bit more lighting required. Service was good. Friendly staff. Food was really nice. Big portions and well presented. Tad expensive tho. Was like having a modern day meal in Jack the Ripper times.!

Attended for a meal before going to the Opera house. On arrival we were greeted by warm & friendly staff. The pub is lovely, traditional & the lightening is mellow which makes it cosy. My husband had the steak pie & he said the best steak pie he has ever had & I had the Halloumi & falafel kebab which was delicious. Portions are very big. 10/10 to the chef! We will definitely be returning for a trip out & bring our sons next time. Lovely to attend a traditional pub. 👏🏻👏🏻

We dined in the snug. Very private and the food was extremely tasty.

This is a lovely old pub in the middle of Buxton. We had the macaroni and cheese and the stilton bacon burger, both were excellent as was the cider and red wine. The two barmaids and landlady / manager couldn't have been friendlier. Highly recommend The Old Sun Inn for food or drinks or both!

What an amazing experience, we were badly let down by the local premier inn. But we were welcomed with open arms by the lovely staff at the Old Sun Inn. Despite being incredibly busy, they found us a table and were determined that we would get a meal. We were served quickly, house red wine was very very pleasant. We both had the homemade pie, wow!!!!! I can honestly say, it was the best steak,ale and stilton pie I have ever had, and probably the best pub meal I have ever eaten. Food, staff and atmosphere were worth every penny and the top we left was well deserved. Thank you to the staff, sorry we didn't get your names

Great, old, classic British Pub... Try the mega mixed grill... £30 but enough for two people... Or one of you fancy a challenge! Onion Rings were also spot on! Nice beer garden too!

Nice beers, lovely meals, great staff

Great genuine country pub busy but service prompt and food Great value for money. Generous portions

Me, my partner and dog Nelly visited the Sun this evening, for a bit of pub grub after a long day walking in the rain.Being a Thursday it was pie night. I don’t usually go for a pie, but wow was it delicious. I went for the steak and Stilton and my partner went for the steak and ale. Incredible food and great service. If we ever find ourselves back in Buxton will won’t hesitate to return.

Lovely old pub, just how all pubs should be. Really nice place.

Very very rude and refused to serve us as they were ‘short staffed’ and referred to a group of people we were with as ‘Twats’

Food and service great will go again. Large portions next time will have a smaller portion save room for desert.

Hi all Just had a great meal at the Old Sun Inn Buxton... What a lovely place to end our day whilst visiting Buxton. Always difficult to find the right place if you don't know the area and only have a day or two ..food and drinks both excellent with lots of choice, and very reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and attentive which all makes for a perfect local pub.. .. Go visit them John and Bridget Southampton

Been here for quick lunch and Sunday evening roast, both excellent. Quick and friendly service, cosy inviting feel to the place. Generous servings, lunch included lovely chips and above-par salad. Good after dinner puds too.

Brilliant pub the place is so characteristic and has atmosphere. The food is very good. We had sausage and mash and steak and ale stew. Both excellent. Service is attentive and organised despite the place being busy. Cannot fault the place. Shame we did not have time to go back for Sunday roast!

Nice , busy old fashioned pub. Outside beer garden weather permitting. Quaint pub not too expensive worth a visit.

Great food. Fantastic service even though they were busy you weren’t kept waiting. Pudding looked good but just couldn’t fit it in. Great value for money.

This is a very cosy pub, It has a warm and friendly atmosphere. The food was really good and the portions were large. All the meals were great quality and delicious. Service was warm and friendly, although we did have to request menus and drinks on multiple occasions as we were forgotten. While the pub is warm and welcoming, I would have liked a little more light over the table as it was too dark for eating. I like to see my food. If you are looking for a hearty, great value meal in a lovely old pub, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Old Sun. They also serve some great beers too

Go on my old Sun. Get Inn. Fabulous pub, great vibe. Full of normal folk laughing, chatting, drinking. Not necessarily in that order. And the pies, oh my! The pies. Big as cannon balls.

Lovely old pub, beautifully reburbished with taste. Excellent real ales. Comfy leather chairs and a cosy lit stove fire. Friendly staff. Def go back, purgatory for longer and to eat.

Had a shared pie and chips platter. Really nice and staff were excellent. Recommend.

Lovely pub with lots of nooks and crannies. Large food portions and great value.

Was down in Buxton training and was told to eat at the Old Sun. So glad I did. Beautiful food and fantastic service. Thank you

We came here today after reading reviews we had a good idea of the feel for the place. But it was even better than expected. My lil one fell ill and they popped his food in a takeaway box so we could bring it home. Also we asked if they could bring out a birthday cake that we brought with us and they did. They went above and beyond. Would come again.

What a fantastic place to eat beautiful food great drinks wonderful staff would recommend thank you ❤️❤️

Lovely traditional pub with a log fire, which was welcoming on a chilly spring day. A good range of traditional beers, friendly staff and prompt service added to a great experience. I enjoyed the roast beef and my wife had the slow roasted lamb shank. Both were beautifully cooked, with plenty of rich gravy and perfectly cooked veg. Sticky toffee pud to finish - lovely. Decent price as well. Customer service was second to none - we were served promptly, the food arrived quickly and there was enough gravy on the plate (so many places are quite mean with their gravy). One final point; I usually have an espresso coffee with my pudding, which I always ask to have served with my pudding. Nearly all the time, I get the espresso well before, so I have to drink it before I get the pud. Here, they came at the same time. A minor detail, but important and added to a pleasant dining experience.

Lovely old local pub, you feel warm and sheltered from a miserable day outside. Good selection of ales, but also happy to provide a pot of tea if required. Staff very polite and welcoming. We ate there I had a cheese and bacon burger, partner had nachos. Not shy on portion sizes, in fact my other half wondered if hers was supposed to be a sharing platter! Food was good and obviously filling, no sweets for us, really enjoyed our visit

Great Sunday roast with vegetarian options

A very busy place. Always best to book well in advance if you want food. A good deal on a bottle of wine if you order mains. Cheeseboard is great. A+++

Amazing food, good beer, and an amazing atmosphere. The waitress we had had a bit of attitude on her, but it didn't detract from the experience so much to lose a star.

Popped in for a pint. Lively pub. Very popular with a good atmosphere. Friendly staff and warm surroundings. Nice pint, good clean toilets. Had already eaten so can't judge the food but an enjoyable evening. Thank you.

Cosy pub, nice atmosphere, never had any food so cannot comment on that. But it did look plentyfull, from what I could see from other customers plates.

Friendly staff, good choice of drinks. It's a really nice pub. Thursday pie night - honestly, the best we have ever eaten.

Awesome Sunday dinner again....this is our 2nd visit to Buxton and we found this pub,brilliant experience so we booked again. The beef was stunning plus all the home cooked veg (yum yum) Many thanks again 👍👍

Called in from out of town entered the quiz great bar freindly staff .

This was a great experience. The staff were very good and a pleasure to experience. Mind your head if you are >6ft.

We visited on a day out to Buxton and booked in advance. It was really busy so it's worth booking ahead. The food and service were excellent. Highly recommended.

A comfortable and cozy pub with some delicious food. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, making our first evening in Buxton very nice. I had a juicy medium rare rib-eye steak that was served exactly how it was described. The chips were nice and crispy and soft inside and they steak was cooked to perfection. If i came back to Buxton one day this would be my first choice to eat out, i highly recommend 🙌

What a fabulous place! Delicious home made food, excellent cocktails, wonderful customer service and super dog-friendly.

Had Sunday lunch here. The food was good. However, the beef was tough. The place itself is very historic and the service was good. Would recommend booking as they are very busy.

Undoubtedly the finest steak & Stilton pie I've ever had

Very very good food and drink selection. Quality of the food and portion size is VERY good. Dog friendly. But most of all the service is 5*

Great pub, Dog friendly, superb food and nice staff. Will be our go to when next in Buxton! (Would like a stout or darker ale option as we prefer those)