Packhorse Inn in Derbyshire Dales

Came here twice, once for dinner and then for Sunday afternoon drinks. Outstanding hearty food and a lovely community atmosphere for a beer. Thanks to Vicky and her team. Quite possibly the best pub ever.

FANTASTIC food, and happy friendly staff. They've worried really hard on making the space work so although it's compact, it works really well, particularly if the weather allows for the beergarden to be used.

Some of the best food in the area, great beer too, very well worth going out of your way to visit

Delicious Sunday Roast, lovely homemade pudding, super friendly staff, & small cosy warming pub. Highly recommend. We’ll be back 💯 🙌 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Eaten at the Packhorse twice thus far and enjoyed impeccable meals each time. ✨

Very small pub, 9 tables. Must pre book. Food was nice, but didn't warrant the prices. Very over priced in my opinion. Service was pleasant.

Had a great meal, very busy and small pub so worth booking!

Cozy pub with amazing food. Highlights were the smoked duck starter; green Thai curry mussels; duck main; and baked alaskan dessert

What a great pub! Lovely night, fabulous food, drinks on tap, great service, would highly recommend. Walked there from Great Longstone, only 15 minutes or so, well worth the visit (despite walking past two other great pubs along the way). Food was exceptional and the service also. "Have you heard about the specials? Band from the 70's. Too young? OK" Not to our table I hasten to add, we're definitely in the right age bracket, Lovely evening, thank you all 🙂

Great food and service. Cosy, characterful country pub. Always great beers.

Fabulous food, great service and a nice atmosphere, had two dinners and a lunch . All consistent and great food each time !

What can I say, I’m a regular to this pub for one reason, the welcoming you get from the staff, the atmosphere the well kept beer, the amazing food the list goes on, always made to feel like home, the only trouble is leaving! Had many meals here and have never had a dull moment, all of the staff are a true credit to the pub can’t do enough for you would 10/10 reccomend to anyone, thank you!

Lovely food and beer and a good atmosphere

Good food ,good beers ,good service, and a friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly as well.

Went here for Sunday roast. It’s so tightly packed inside and we were constantly being surrounded by people at the bar and others sitting at our table even though it was reserved for just us. The door was being opened and closed so much the inside was freezing cold and didn’t make for a nice atmosphere at all. The food arrived really late as it went to the wrong table the first time so we were starving by the time we got it. Then when we finally got our food it was cold and the beef was full of fat and gristle. The staff were friendly and did resolve the situation which we were grateful for but we will not be visiting again.

The food was super good (The best!) Staff are so friendly

First time in this little cosy pub. Fabulous Sunday roast dinner. Perfectly cooked roast beef with freshly cooked Yorkshire pudding and vegetables cooked wonderfully well. Gravy….the best I’ve had in an age. Just superb overall. Shout out to the play list too…. Right up my street!

Absolutely wonderful place we found by accident . Friendly and helpful owner. Food second to none. Excellent menu fresh local ingredients. A real gem. Will definitely be back x

Great heated outdoor space and great beer

Fabulous welcome! Delicious food - served with love! Local produce served beautifully. Cosy atmosphere- and very well kept beers .

Cosy little pub for a Sunday lunch on a cold day. Very popular so booking probably essential

Turned up without a reservation, on thursday after NY. Was offered a table outside but under cover and enclosed with plenty patio heaters. Food and service was excellent. Have been here before and enjoyed it then too. Highly recommend.

Really good food had the venison haunch. If back in the peak district will definitely go again

Honestly, the burger was incredible - best I’ve tasted in a pub - and the food we had as a family/ friends group (with small kids) plus the service was exceptional. A must visit! Thank you to staff and team for making us feel so welcome .

Lovely spot for dinner we sat out in the pergola the fires made it really warm and homely, food was awesome and the wine and beer selection was varied

We parked at Hassop Station and walked the trail just over 2 miles for a lunch booking. The booking confirmed we had the table for 2 hours which is very reasonable. All food was excellent, cauliflower to start, meatballs for main and sticky toffee for dessert. My wife agreed completely. Nice glass of shiraz. Service by three young ladies was spot on. Lovely atmosphere and deservedly busy. We are not local but wish we had a pub like this nearer home. Thanks to all at the Packhorse for a great meal to end the year. Best regards.

An old favourite pub with a wonderful atmosphere, good beer and food. That is until yesterday. Sadly the food does not quite belong with the atmosphere and good beer categories anymore and that lovely quality has faded somewhat. Rather disappointing to be honest when talking family members on their first visit. I know this pub had/ has pride in their food offerings, but there really needs to be an improvement. For instance, my dish was belly pork with black pudding mash, a really tasty meal, however far too much potato and no vegetables at all was what spoiled it for me. My wife had roast turkey, and the turkey appeared to have come from a roll, almost perfect circles. There were two slices one on the other with a sandwich filling of stuffing. Not at all appealing as we're the over large potatoes, which had skin on and reassembled baked, not roast. Socks need pulling up Packhorse please. Vicki, thank you for your reply and I can accept that on occasions things can fall a little below par, we are all human after all. The next time I venture from North Yorkshire to your vicinity, I will certainly return to your lovely pub. Regards, David

Having hosted and cooked for 8 on Boxing Day, we booked a table for Saturday lunch as a reward.We have been many times before and as usual things were spot on.Service , the beer and of course the food.My Scottish wife was impressed with the Cullen Skink starter ,must be doing something right if you can impress a native with a take on one of her country's dishes.Both mains Pork Belly and Haddock were delicious and the sticky toffee pudding a delight.Great way to round off Christmas many thanks to all.

I tried to book a table for six of my family to visit this establishment. I went in line as asked to do on their website and placed a reservation for 1.45 pm for Sunday. I received an email with a reservation number but with a caveat that this was not a confirmation, but that I would receive an email confirming ‘if’ they could accommodate my party ‘as soon as possible’. I waited… and waited..,and nothing arrived. As I was travelling a considerable distance from Wales to be with my family for this occasion, I tried calling the Packhorse all day Saturday …. 11 times! Eventually on the Saturday evening I got through, only to be told that the earliest they could accommodate us would be 5pm. I explained the situation but the best they could offer was an outside table at 4.30 in the middle of winter. I think this is terrible service. All other online reservation services that I have used (such as OpenTable) confirm the booking immediately so you know where you are. Leaving it until Saturday evening to be told (and only because I called them) that they could not fit us in, has now limited my options for the next day, as everywhere I am now trying is fully booked up, and all because of a ridiculous booking system run by The Packhorse. Be warned. The food may be good, but I will never know.

Lovely authentic rural pub, very friendly staff and the best steak sandwich I have ever eaten

Nothing short of 5 stars. Cosy, great atmosphere and excellent food

My partner and I visited The Packhorse today for lunch. We both really enjoyed it. The current menu is particularly good for seafood lovers, and my partner said that her seabass dish was the best she's ever had in the UK. The staff were friendly and attentive. It has a very relaxed vibe, but at the same time it's clear that the standards are high in terms of the food and the service. The food isn't cheap, but certainly not overpriced - I feel like the price was reflected in the quality of the food and overall experience. We both had coffees which were nice and well priced. I would definitely recommend it and hope to return the next time I'm in the area.

On a quiet, dark country road, step out of the cold and into the warmth of The Packhorse Inn. Lovely friendly staff. Great, monthly menu. It was December so I had the delicious venison haunch. Decent red wine. Cheese board. Very hard to leave.

We booked for our Christmas lunch for our men’s walking group ‘the pork pie club’ Vicki was so accommodating- the food and the service were excellent. It was fantastic afternoon. Thanks to all the team FOH & BOH you smashed it!

Absolutely fabulous pub. After a great walk we were treated to the most amazing lunch with added exemplary service and staff with a smile. Will definitely be going there again.

Absolutely fabulous pub, the menu was terrific and the food equally delicious. The staff were more than helpful to our large group and the service was exemplary. I will definitely be booking a meal there again and again and again.

A wonderful pub with superb food could eat here every day and be happy

Absolutely excellent experience here. 😋😋😋😋😋 Wonderful food and well kept beers. Fantastic landlord and professional staff. Lovely locals with great advice. Deffo on the return list👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻👌🏻❤️

Had an absolutely beautiful meal in this lovely pub. The staff are wonderful so friendly. It’s very small but cosy and welcoming. Just perfect!! Thankyou

A superb quaint pub with an amazing atmosphere. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming with banter thrown in. 😁 I ordered the Rosemary and Garlic Lamb with sweet potato and leek and it was absolutely delicious (compliments to the chef who we could see were very cheerful. 😁) I should have taken a photo but was too busy enjoying it. 😋. I highly recommend this establishment to eat and drink. Its best to book especially at busy times. Its worth every penny.

Lovely old inn .great food and service with a smile would definitely recommend

With a glorious open fire, delicious freshly cooked food and beautifully chosen romantic playlist, we couldn’t have found a better spot in the world for our date. It was perfect. Thank you Vicky for being so warm and welcoming. Liam, keep on with that Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter brownie with Blood Orange Sorbie. Quite possibly the best desert I’ve ever had, Truth x See you real soon Packhorse x

Excellent food in a lovely village pub.

With a glorious open fire, delicious freshly cooked food and beautifully chosen romantic playlist, we couldn’t have found a better spot in the world for our date. It was perfect. Thank you Vicky for being so warm and welcoming. Liam, keep on with that Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter brownie with Blood Orange Sorbie. Quite possibly the best desert I’ve ever had, Truth x See you real soon Packhorse x

I think I just discovered my favourite pub in the Peak District! Last night was just perfect - the food was delicious (special kudos to Liam for his luscious gluten free peanut butter brownie that two of us couldn't finish as the portion was huge!) , Vicky was so friendly and hospitable - she let us stay by the fireplace in her cosy pub until she had to close it for the night and we very much enjoyed her music choice for the evening <3

I think I just discovered my favourite pub in the Peak District! Last night was just perfect - the food was delicious (special kudos to Liam for his luscious gluten free peanut butter brownie that two of us couldn't finish as the portion was huge!) , Vicky was so friendly and hospitable - she let us stay by the fireplace in her cosy pub until she had to close for the night and we very much enjoyed her music choice for the evening <3

Food was absolutely lovely, nice quite little place, very friendly staff, definitely coming back

Ive walked past this pub, (every so often!) for the last 14 yrs and never knew I had a such a gem on my doorstep! What a joy. Fabulous food, great welcome, wonderful staff... what a perfect pub. The food was great and I'll be back for the KFP.

Fantastic food, brilliant staff, lovely rustic atmosphere - nice traditional country pub. Lovely to sit in front of the fire on a cold winter evening.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Genuinely one of the best places I have ever eaten.

Tiny little slice of heaven. Staff are super friendly, and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend.

Great dining pub. Beautiful food with great range of beers. Lovely staff

A cosy and inviting pub with a wonderful atmosphere, super food and friendly service. Is obviously popular as the place was full but the team were still very attentive and food arrived in good time! Thank you we are looking forward to coming again ⭐️ also very dog friendly 🐾

Can't recommend this place enough. Warm cosy fires, lovely beer garden. The food is outstanding and the staff are amazing!!

Really impressed with the staff who looked as if they were enjoying their work. The place is lovely and cosy with a great outside area. The lamb rump was delicious. Easy to book on their website. My favourite place in the Peak District.

The food in amazing, the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is cozy and quirky! Truly one of the nicest pubs I’ve been to. Would highly recommend it 💯

We chanced upon the Packhorse as we returned south, breaking our journey in the Derbyshire Dales, after a week walking in the Lakes. What a treat! Easily the best food and service we’ve had in a long time at any pub. We had three courses, starting with KFP (Kentucky Fried Pheasant!!!). Then Venison haunch with a saffron orzo risotto and an outstanding cheese board washed down with the best beer (Brother Robin) and a Godfather cocktail, as recommended, with the cheese. My wife had Korean chicken, confit pork belly and lemon tart, all washed down with cider and some Shiraz. This all came down to a smidgeon under £60 a head which sounds expensive but would be good value at twice the price at much more well-known and pretentious venues. Service was top notch and worthy of a healthy tip (service NOT included which is rare these days). The unexpected nature of this find coupled with the service and quality of food makes the Packhorse my pub of the year and I will tell anybody who wants to listen all about it. Chapeau to you, ladies and gents. The Packhorse has legs. A tip for future diners: book ahead! We sat on the ‘impromptu table’ bit there is only one and just enough space for two.

We have eaten here several times over the past few years having been for a gorgeous walk in the surrounding area and it never disappoints. The pub itself is a gorgeous cosy old building with log fires. The food is tasty, locally sourced and generous portions. They do home made fries that are actually crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside and madly moreish. The staff are very pleasant and friendly. And the beer garden is lovely. All in all a perfect Peaks pub.

What a fantastic meal in this gorgeous pub. The staff were SO friendly without being overbearing and the whole vibe super authentic and relaxed. The food was SENSATIONAL, we could not have asked for a better meal. The only disappointment is that we haven’t come across it sooner, we will be back!

We went for Sunday lunch on 13th October. The staff were good, but quite a few items unavailable, even the coffee! The food wasn't as good as I'd been led to believe but the quantity of beef - which was excellent- was huge so a bit of a mixed bag. I'd go again though as it's a great rural venue and is definitely worth supporting.

This is as close to perfect as you can get for a country pub. Brilliant atmosphere and the staff are always really friendly and professional. Beers are always a highlight as they are mainly Thornbridge (local craft brewer). The food is delicious with an interesting and varied menu that changes with the seasons. I love this place!

Came here for dinner. Does not disappoint. Good beer, good food, good service.

When you turn up with a packet of candles and ask Holly to put them in a Kentucky Fried Pheasant starter for the birthday boy she was more than delighted to get involved with the surprise and it made his night!!! As my daughter said Holly needs 10 stars not 5. As always the team at the Packhorse deliver, from food to service. And always with a great sense of humour. Thank you, and for the singing too!

We have a lovely dinner here. Everything is good whether food, atmosphere or service. We would love to come back if we revisit the Bakewell area.

Went here for a meal with 11 other people. We had preordered food and had great service from start to finish. Very professional booking system and great to be able to pay separately. Food was excellent, very tasty and very filling, it all had that home made feeling. We all enjoyed the food and great service. Lovely pint of Jaipur. Will definitely look to return.

Don’t even dare to think of going in for a beer. You will get told off for having the audacity. I got told off for not having booked. For a beer? Seriously? This was one of my late brother’s favourite pubs, a proper fire and walking boots kind of place.i haven’t been in for over 5 years. Now it seems to be a pretentious gastro pub. What a shame.

Lovely pub, in a beautiful location. The food was good, not great. My main issue was the portion sizes. I feel for the prices, the portions are small. The 'jug' of custard for my crumble was the size of one in a dolls tea set. Not sure there was 3 spoon fulls of custard.

Great food, beer and atmosphere! By far the best pub in the white peak

Fantastic venison shank and risotto, with excellent service and hosting. A thoroughly wonderful time.

Everyone else's food was really good, my steak sandwich not so much but it was a special so I think just a one off. Otherwise the service and welcome were great so would definitely try again

Absolute gem, you can't miss this! Roast on point, awesome staff and cozy setting

Love the place but those little tables out in the sun could do with being bigger.

Cosiest pub in the Peak District

Went to packhorse inn yesterday after a hike rang prior due to not knowing the area to double check we could sit outside & have food with 2 dogs, lady on phone was really polite, amazing food, great service & the waiter ( not sure his name) was really enthusiastic he always made sure we was ok nothing was too much trouble for him. The garden area is really cute. Would definitely Recommend & if we was to visit Bakewell again, would definitely return here! Thank you

Had a great lunch with friends who had been before. Highly recommend this perfect pub 😀

By far the best pub we tried in Bakewell - a proper pub. The staff were friendly and outgoing and constantly checked in with us without it feeling forced. The food was fantastic and I highly recommend the pork belly. The pub is only a short drive from bakewell centre and is quaint and cosy. We will definitely visit again.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly and helpful service, and great food - couldn't ask for more 👍

The food is very good and well priced but it’s the excellent service which makes this a must visit pub. You will need to book but it’s well worth in.

Brilliant food in an amazing old pub. Service was prompt and friendly. Advance booking is a must.

Food and drink was amazing and the fastest service we've ever had - will definitely be back!

Went to the Packhorse Inn for an evening meal. Good food and choice of real ales for my hubby. However, my vegetarian mushroom main course was rather small and I did feel hungry afterwards. Additional veg/salad would have been nice. I love this type of olde pub which is clearly thriving from the packed tables tonight. However, I was disappointed to be sitting at a table with a sideway view into the steamy kitchen from a split stable door. With this in mind, perhaps additional ventilation could be put into the kitchen and a more attractive serving hatch. The music playing didn't add to the ambience either. I'm not against background music but it does need to be thought through to enhance the dining experience!

Brilliant homely place with wonderful service and brilliant peaceful vibes.

Came here for an early dinner and we were so impressed! Service was lovely from everyone we interacted with and also everything was so quick. We ended up going for the olives, the burger and the steak and would recommend all of it! Would come back if we were in the area again!

No booking so placed in the garden that has a charming atmosphere. The food and drinks were amasing all perfectly served. Well recommended.

In a beautiful location near Monsall Head Viaduct

Gorgeous pub! The swordfish was excellent. Very cosy and nicely lit. Lovely service.

Went in with family for a meal and what an amazing experience. Zoe and Holly couldn’t do enough to make our time there more enjoyable. 5 starts is not enough. I’ll be back soon.

Excellent. We have been many times and it never fails.

Tasty food, great beer and quick service. Just be sure to book your table, it gets full.

Imaginative menu, and staff ever ready to serve your needs and wishes.

Such a great pub with amazing food. We were staying in Little Longstone and turned up on the fly without a booking. The staff were really accommodating and got us a table within about 10 minutes. As for the food, perfection 🤤 Word can not describe how good the steak and chip were, cooked to perfection and very reasonably priced at £25. Will definitely be visiting again next time we’re in the area.

The Packhorse was recommended to us by our hotel and a reservation made well in advance. Very quirky inside - a good old traditional type pub with excellent food, great service and very good value for money.

Beautiful traditional pub,celebrating our anniversary 🥂,Vicky was an absolute star,Prosecco chilled & waiting for us. Food was 5* & service impeccable

Really quirky country pub. Excellent food, with a an interesting and unique home-cooked menu, which is changed monthly. Certainly not the "run of the mill"! All the staff team are friendly and helpful.

This is an excellent pub which the trade needs to look at as a benchmark!

Imaginative menu, good food, friendly and efficient service. A totally unspoilt old English pub with much character.

Fabulous shared the ploughman’s board , oh my goodness That beef was delicious, and we couldn’t fault the flavours, value and service, my hubby loves Thornbridge and my black lab enjoyed his portion of beef ham cheese 🐾😋😋

Great pub, lovely food, beer and atmosphere.

We booked an anniversary meal at the Pack Horse for a large family group last Saturday. It was amazing! The food was delicious, the team were friendly and brilliant. I would thoroughly recommend this as a great place to eat (book ahead at busy times) and they have fantastic beers.

Cracking pub, good food, good selection of beers.