Old Sun Inn in High Peak

We booked for a group of 12 of us and 2 dogs. The food was great and service brilliant.

Lovely pub. Food great. Atmosphere good.

This place is fantastic. We turned up on a busy Saturday evening with two dogs looking for food. The staff couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcome, in particular , the Manager Kelly. Wide range of really good drinks on tap and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Very good classic, some vege options. Decent beer selection.

Excellent Sunday Lunch, we had Turkey crown large portion, the turkey wasn't dry and there was plenty. So had Cauliflower cheese. Nice atmosphere and good service.

Quite good pub in the walking distance to Buxton centre. The food was ok, prices reasonable and the pub itself has nice old vibe. One thing to work on is the service. Although the pub wasn't full (in the room we sat, there was 4 empty tables) we waited quite long for everything, including hot water we asked for a small baby food to be warmed up in...

Heading to see Francis Rossi and wanted somewhere to eat and grab a pint. Booked a few weeks earlier and had regular re.inders of our date and time 29/5 and 5pm ... great. The sign said open at 4pm but the door was open at 230 so we wandered in and the bar was indeed open ... just because it was a very sunny day. Pint of Pedigree and a non alcoholic lager (from a small selection of options) and sat outside the front of the pub in the sun. Come 5pm we went inside, asked the waiter for his recommendation and he said without pause ... steak n Stilton pie! Freshly made today! Great ... we will have 2. WOW ... lots of pie and amazing flavour. We are from St. Helens so we know our pies! The food was lovely, staff friendly and very helpful, beer obviously good and the place was spotless. We would highly recommend the pub and pie! Only slight negatives. On a bright day outside the pub is dark inside ... so take your sunglasses off before you go in! ... and such a shame thst out side the front of the pub the main A road has a constant parade of slow moving or static traffic outside. The only reason for 4 star atmosphere was ... we visited between 2.30 pm and 6.00pm on a Tuesday! Everywhere lacks atmosphere then. But overall ... we loved it (and Scriveners pre loved books over the road).

Lovely pub. Great food reasonably priced.

We visited this place as a result of a Tripadvisor search. Great pub, packed and we sat outside. We all ordered different things and all came together and were delicious. Standout meal was the steak and stilton pie. My partner was gutted she could not finish it. Unfortunately we couldn't revisit as they were full each night. Lesson... Book ahead and order the pie

Strongly recommend a visit to this warm and friendly pub. Excellent beer and the food is always great. Sunday roast is a must, but book a table as it is always packed out 👍

Very friendly, accommodating staff. Great food. Would definitely visit again.

Lovely and welcoming to us and our doggy with a great seafood platter and chicken burger. Lovely staff and atmosphere. We will come back!

Came here for a family dinner. Mains were good and generous portions but desserts were disappointing. Fondant overcooked and sticky toffee was like a shop bought treacle sponge swimming in custard. Service was friendly but not very attentive and had to ask for water and to clear plates. Room was also dark and noisy when it filled up.

Popped in here for a drink , the food looked and smelled so good that we came back the next evening for a meal, the food was excellent, brilliant pie , and the staff are so attentive and friendly

Amazing meal. Delicious, and a decent sized portion. Goats cheese tart was full of flavour. Husband had the steak and Stilton home made pie and loved it. Quick and friendly service too in a cosy environment. I would definitely recommend.

Delicious food- great service and dog friendly - highly recommended

Enjoyed a great family meal here on a Friday evening. The pub was busy but the service was pretty good (if a little rushed) and the food was really excellent - particularly the homemade pie! The portions were huge (could easily share). Would definitely go back again.

What's not to like ! Super pub. Great beers 🍻 super food . Great service .

Quirky old pub. Timeless interior.Very low ceilings and lots of dark wood, so a bit dark inside lots of choice of drinks. Friendly ,helpfull staff. We didn't dine but the food looked loverly

Friday night dinner. Table at the front section of the pub which was busy but created a superb vibe. Service was prompt and friendly. The steak and ale pie was simply awesome. Likely the best pie I have eaten. Would come back in a heartbeat

I've written a review for here before and was full of praise for our waitress. We see her each Saturday we come in and she is always wonderful as is the gorgeous food. I just noticed the last review here mentioning the unpleasant manager and wanted to agree. 'Izzy?'Lizzy? is pleasant enough to customers but very publicly cruel with the young female staff. It's not right and I'm writing a more detailed email to the owner.

Our visit was on Thursday which was pie night. A good selection of pies on offer with a regular menu too. Pies were chosen and they didn't disappoint. Clearly home made and each one individual, not a tray bake. Large portions meant no room for dessert. The service was a little slow and we had to ask for menus. Will happily visit again.

Stunning food, very relaxed and and great music! Love it ❤️

Absolutely lovely!! The vegetarian food was amazing and very filling. The service was great, Would come again!

We stopped by on a busy Saturday night after a walk in the Peak District. Although we hadn’t booked, we were lucky to find a table - but I’d definitely recommend booking to avoid disappointment! The food was delicious, with generous portion sizes (definitely didn't need the side of dirty fries we ordered!) and great value for money. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Went with a group of friends - fantastic pub, lovely staff and amazing food! Portions are huge and the pie is a must!

Visited her for Sunday lunch after it had been recommended. I chose the lamb shank, which was well cooked but the vegetables were all over cooked and the roast potatoes did not look like they had seen any fat, they were still white and soft. We then had to wait for a waitress to come near us to ask for the desert menu as we had not been offered it. The sticky coffee pudding was only half eaten, the caramel chocolate cake was not completed but the cheesecake was a success. My companion thought it was all ok but I will not be returning

Difficult to fault this pub, a great atmosphere, excellent friendly and efficient staff and amazing pies ..... what is there not to like? Pie night Thursday is well worth it with a range of excellent pies, great chips and a drink thrown in. Will be back again - one of our favourite haunts when in Buxton.

Visited with our dog while staying overnight in Buxton. Very cosy pub. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made a fuss of our little dog. Plenty of choice on the menu and the food we had was delicious and reasonably priced. Good choice of wines and beer and again, all reasonably priced. We went at 5pm on a Thursday and it was very busy. It’s clearly a very popular pub and I can see why. I would highly recommend eating here if you’re ever in Buxton

Superb service, chilled music, great post walk pub food and atmosphere

Lovely cosy pub. The food portions were huge and absolutely delicious. My husband had a small roast and I had the sausages and mash. The sausage were huge and locally sourced. Definitely worth a visit!

Wonderful spot in a wonderful location with a pair of wonderful owners! Thanks Emma & Matt for some amazing food and great atmosphere! 10/10 would recommend!

Lovely pub, very friendly welcoming staff who always go the extra mile! Fantastic food, in fact the best steak & Stilton pie I’ve ever had the pleasure to eat!! Highly recommend.

Quite honestly, one of the best, largest and meatiest deep filled pie 🥧 I’ve ever had! 🤩 😋 I can’t recommend Thursday Pie Night enough, well worth a visit 🥧 🧀 🍷👍

Very good Sunday lunch. Traditional, cosy, staff were all really nice. Did us a mocktail even though they weren't on the menu yet. Went here following a recommendation by "The Manc Chef" and we will definitely go again 😊

A lovely pub with good quality food and the friendliest of staff, plus there was an open fire which is always a treat on a foggy February day!

Absolutely lovely pub , the staff are really welcoming and very friendly , and very efficient . The food is totally delicious and big portions! We had our lunch and evening meal here and we totally enjoyed both, we sat in comfy chairs by the log burner it was just perfect . If your visiting Buxton my advice is call in you will not be disappointed.

We visited Buxton to celebrate my birthday and decided to try here for a nice atmosphere and a decent cocktail. We fell in love with the decor and the overall feel of the pub! All tables were full so we soon realised this was a good place to be! Tonisha made our first cocktail followed by 2 more from Jacob and they were all amazing! All of the staff were so friendly, chatty and full of smiles! We felt very welcome having never visited before. We booked for lunch the next day and this was amazing too! I didn’t catch the girls names from our lunch date but equally I couldn’t fault anything! My partner had whitebait (that he’s been searching a while for), chicken baguette and I had the Mac and cheese. Food was amazing, service was quick and efficient! Would highly recommend a visit here and if we are in Buxton in the future we will definitely be returning! Thank you to all of the team for making our evening and lunch so perfect!

Great atmosphere, staff very professional, real open fires, ordered soup of the day (starter) and steak and Stilton pie(main) and WOW food amazing the pie was 11 out of 10,.Well done team sun

Was busy when we called in for a quick pint. Will be returning soon as the food looked and smelt amazing as it came past

I recently visited The Sun Inn in Buxton, and it was an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The menu offered a great selection of dishes, and the food was absolutely delicious—fresh, hearty, and packed with flavour. The pub itself has a cozy charm with its traditional décor and a relaxed vibe, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors. Whether you're after a quick drink, a meal, or just a place to unwind, The Sun Inn is a must-visit. Looking forward to my next visit—definitely a gem in Buxton!

Food was very standard pub grub but decent portion size. Staff seemed to not to know what they were doing. Also asked several times for the music to be turned down in the dining area which was ignored

Wow..... Visited Buxton for the day and am so glad we chose to eat here.. the staff are super friendly and helpful and couldn't be anymore welcoming to us.. my favourite Kind of pub, cosy, charming and very traditional.. the food was also superb.... we had the Fish sharing platter which had prawn cocktail, beer battered fish fingers, whitebait, large battered shrimp and chips... everything cooked to perfection and piping hot. We also had the steak and ale pie which is most definitely the best pie we've ever had... and we've had many as were big pie lovers... will 100% be returning here eventhough live over an hour away... can HIGHLY recommend you coming here if you Visit Buxton....

The best steak and Stilton pie i have ever eaten 😋

Good food, portions, and cosy atmosphere.

Very nice and cozy pub.Good hot food and a nice atmosphere.Very friendly staff.

Great service , friendly staff and a warm and well presented establishment - pies were excellent served hot , chips chunky served with plenty of gravy and mushy peas , 2 visits both excellent!! Well done !

Excellent pub food. Delicious food and staff are delightful. Highly recommend this pub. We were visiting and it is so much better than other nearby pubs. Go and try - you will agree!

Given that we couldn't find anywhere else to eat mid afternoon, this place was quite accommodating. Good service, warm comfortable environment, the food was quite delicious and I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area.

Brilliant country atmosphere and lovely staff to compliment a beautiful setting

Stopped for a quick hot drink and a bite with my wofe and 6 m.o. baby and I was pleasantly surprised with a cozzy atmosphere and friendly service. They were full but yet they found us a table.

Got dragged into the pub by my dog. We had a nice table by the Christmas tree. We ordered 2 drinks and then had fish & chips. The food was very tasty and plentiful. I actually left some. The staff were very polite and attentive. (Review by Brian the Spaniel) What a lovely cosy place. Nice tiled floor kept warm by an open fire. I was hidden under the table but a lovely lady saw me and offered me a bowl of water and some biscuits (I was promised some meat scraps but they never arrived) so for that reason The Old Sun Inn gets 🐾🐾🐾🐾 and a half out of 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾. My favourite northern pub

A really lovely pub! We had our dog with us and this was the perfect place. Great service too from smiley people. Helped made our trip to Buxton memorable.

Great pie chips and peas sharing plate. Great deal with a bottle of house red.

We went for Sunday lunch on the 9th December. Having enjoyed excellent Sunday roasts on a number of occasions, we were disappointed this time. The beef was tough and the roast spuds and Yorkshires were flabby. Also the lamb shank was tiny! When I mentioned all this to Chloe she apologized and offered us a free round of drinks. On paying the bill the Manageress also said sorry and deducted 15% off the total bill. All in all, fantastic service and we'll definitely be back. Thanks again to all the staff - especially Chloe.

Ten of us went for a birthday on pie night excellent very attentive staff ,with a great humour ,the only down side is that if one of the staff gets the order wrong ,and we can all make mistakes they gave to pay for that meal which if this is correct I feel is very unfair and might be illegal

Lovely atmosphere, great service and lovely home made food.

Had a great meal here on Saturday evening, The sausage and mash was easily the best I've ever had, very lively pub with a really good atmosphere, just like pubs used to be before the pandemic. Really enjoyed the evening, food was terrific too.

What an absolute hidden gem! I cannot recommend this pub enough. The lamb shank roast dinner was absolutely amazing. It fell off the bone! We stayed until late because Kelly the manager and Chole our waitress absolutely made our night. The cocktails, service and atmosphere were 5 * and I would give them 100* review if I could x

Lovely pub with some really nice beers

Great food and amazing service from our waitress who was fantastic with my daughter's and wife's allergy requests. The only one negative and it's not the pubs fault is that people get on holding the front door open and it let in a ❄️ draught.

Lively good food prices not bad and staff friendly.

What a great pub, don't miss this one. 👍

Found this pub after a long hike, food was incredible - best sausage and mash I’ve ever had, along with really good chunky chips. Well priced and staff were super friendly. Will definitely be coming back.

Lovely atmosphere lovely staff very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Fully recommend

The staff and service are excellent! We ate a real generous steak and Stelton pie & the hunters chicken: super good 👌 In addition, installed next to the fire. The staff takes great care of us. Good selection of beer and drinks. Don't change anything 👏

This is a nice cosy pub with great staff, food and drink. Homemade steak pie was excellent!

We visited this pub on the 09/11/2024, 3 adults and 2 dogs. Food was exceptional, husband had the pie he was happy as it was a proper pie, not a filling with a puff pastry topping. The place really catered for dogs even had biscuits on hand, roaring fire we will definitely be visiting again.

Stopped in at this pub on a weekend break away, on a cold November evening it had a warm open fire, rustic charm and possibly the best home made steak and stilton pie myself and my girlfriend have eaten in a restaurant. A healthy portion size for anyone. Staff were friendly, atmosphere was homely. Coming back to the Peak District for this pie after another long days hike.

Excellent service and quality of food

Great well run character pub excellent ales and food

Gorgeous place,very quaint and cosy . Staff very friendly,great service. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely visit here again.(One tiny issue that needs addressing...please fix the toilet seats on securely! 10 out of 10 for cleanliness though )

WOW! this pub is extremely friendly and an outstanding array of high quality food for a good price. Thanks for everything

Decided tea out was overdue, food was good, but Absolutely disgusted at the way a young waitress was treated by a senior member of staff! Embarrassing her in front of a full pub of customers and other staff members! Her whole attitude towards said young girl was totally unnecessary, poor little love looked as though she was about to burst into tears! Snapping and telling her to go home. That sort of stuff shouldn't be done in front of a pub full of paying customers not good for reputation. Do hope the young girl is ok and isn't too distraught.

We ate at this pub a couple of times while we were on holiday in Buxton. The food was so delicious - would particularly recommend the five bean chilli. The portions were huge! The staff were really friendly and welcoming.

Had a lovely seating position next to the well tendered log fire, lovely drinks, friendly staff & fantastic food. The pie of the day gets my recommendation. Dog friendly pub with water & treats from the staff. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

One of the best pubs I’ve ever been to, no wonder they say they serve the best pies in the north of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Solid pub grub with good attentive service. Good old pub and nice ales

Exceeded our expectation in every way! Turkey & mushroom pies arrived promptly & tasted every bit as good as they look. Tilley, our waitress, is gold. Cheerful & attentive. I'd book again

Going to organise a meeting with the boss here, he wants to see me. I think he wants to do a comedian night for him.

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 very popular venue as the place was packed to the rafters. Not surprising considering the excellent beers and range of food available. Expecting a long wait considering how full the venue was, but no, food was served very quickly indeed. Food and service was excellent, no complaints whatsoever.

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