Packhorse Inn in Derbyshire Dales

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 😀

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

A friendly, welcoming pub with an excellent selection of food and drinks. The venison and chorizo burger was exceptional. I highly recommend The Packhorse Inn.

Popped over from a nearby campsite on a dismal Tuesday evening. We'd not booked, but thankfully, the hostess who greeted us managed to get us in before a booking as long as we could finish before the booking. I didn't get her name, but she was so helpful and polite. The food was incredible, and the local draft cider was very nice, plus a great service. The pub itself is so full of character, too. Despite the weather turning even worse on the walk back, we were very content. Highly recommended, but do book!!

On entry you have the real feel of a genuine country inn which hasn't changed for decades - not the case I'm sure. It is a considered interior with a period feel cosy corners and wooden furniture - cushioning of course. The menu is surprising offering choice, variety and inspiration - from Sardines, mackerel, to marinated tiger prawns and Moroccan Lamb pressed into burgers. There is a country invitation to families, children and dogs never mind muddy boots!

Came to the area camping and the pubs are all of a high standard, but the Pack horse is by far the most welcoming and the food is restaurant stand and high standard at that . If you want food or just a drink the pub will not disappoint. Full marks, we will be back bringing friends

We'd already contacted The Packhorse before our week's stay in Little Longstone, as we had some specific requirements. The initial responses from Vicki and her team were really encouraging, but the courtesy, understanding and level of service we received when we arrived were outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble, and all members of the FOH and kitchen team we had contact with were really friendly and understanding. This, coupled with the fact the food was superb, the beer brilliant and (at last!!!) a pub that serves decent house wines at reasonable prices, means we can't fault The Packhorse at all. If you're in the area, just go. But if you want feeding, you need to book....for all the above reasons, they are busy....and rightly so. Thanks to all at The Packhorse for making our stay in Little Longstone and relaxing and enjoyable one.

We'd had a nightmare three-hour drive down the M6 to our accommodation in Little Longstone so we were desperate for food and drink. Despite being very busy, the staff at the Packhorse found us a table, and we sat down to one of the best pub meals we've ever had - venison and lamb burgers and Bakewell tart. It was all delicious! We also demolished a bottle of really good rose wine. The service was excellent - all the young staff were friendly and welcoming. And the bill wasn't outlandish - it was very good value. After eating we sat in the small snug bar with a nightcap, chatting to people - it was all lovely.

Delicious food and top notch service (which is rare these days). A team of happy, efficient and friendly staff to accompany great food, made our evening. Thank you!

Stopped here for lunch on Wednesday hoping it would be open. Google unhelpfully and incorrectly said it was closed. Excellent platter lunch , efficient and friendly service and lovely sitting outside under the pergola

OMG so tasty. The service was brilliant and the place was pumping.

Lovely pub within walking distance of our camping spot. Food, service and atmosphere all so great that we went back a second night in a row.

Very busy 'gastro-pub' which creates a lively atmosphere for dining. The service is really efficient and friendly. Food is excellent but really limited if you're not a meat eater so only 4☆ Cask ales really well kept and a good selection of wines.

Picked this from a number of pubs in the are, based on Google reviews and wasn't disappointed. Great food and service.

A great find for dinner. We had dinner here after a walk nearby and it was absolutely lovely. The food was good quality, fresh and really delicious! Reasonable prices and really friendly and welcoming staff. Would definitely come back if in the area.

Fantastic lunch to celebrate a family birthday. Fabulous food, great beer and welcoming service. We spent all afternoon at The Pack as we couldn't find a reason to leave. Already looking forward to our next visit. 5 stars!

Fantastic service and atmosphere. Great food too with a thoughtful menu with both surprises and classics that never fail. All with great music but not too loud. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

An absolutely unforgettable meal. Three courses of delicious food, excellent service and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. What a brilliant place, we'll definitely be back.

Amazing food! Absolutely loved the pork belly and black pudding

Favourite pub in Derbyshire, like going back in time which is part of this pubs charm, fantastic staff can’t do enough for you, food is fantastic and beer is even better, Atmosphere is 10/10

Super pub. Excellent choice of food, reasonably priced. Staff lovely work very hard considering the different levels of set out ie garden. Would go back again & again.

Cosy pub very good food and service Hard to get in - book well In advance- look forward to the next time !

Great menu with a diverse variety. The beer and cider was both top notch. The pub itself was quirky and interesting to look at and dine in. Excellent experience.

Quaint place. Great friendly service. Had the Sharing platter, excellent. Be warned a good portion for two! We shared amongst 4!

Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon (11th May), burger was lovely. Sat outside in the sun. Service was spot on, friendly, efficient and genuine. Thank you

Wonderful country pub, very dog friendly. The staff were great and accommodating. Food was very nice too.

Need to update my review.... Best pub around. The whole place is wonderful. The staff are brilliant, Vicky is a brilliant hostess. I've never eaten muntjac and it was beautiful. The food is fresh, tasty, refined and all freshly made!!!! The outdoor area is cleverly done and well designed!! Although I don't come often, it's my favourite!!!

Called in on Tuesday for a beer and decided to book for a meal on Thursday night. Impressed with the quality of beer, staff and food. Loved the chips that came with the Venison Steak Frites.

Popped by (intentionally) for a pint on a wet afternoon after previously calling in for a drink on a walk. Love everything about this place. Cosy atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious beer. Need to get booked in for a meal. The menu looked great.

Pre ordered meals, unfortunately they didn't have what we ordered. Even though we ordered a week earlier no mention of this until we turned up. Having travelled from Bristol we were hardly going to walk away. Communication is key.

Absolutely loved this place, very busy too which has got to be due to it's success. Beer garden is nice too! Food menu is one of those that you don't know what to eat as everything looks good - carers for allergies too, it tastes good too. Some local beers served and also walking distance to monsal trail.

One of the best meals I have ever had. Veggie Sunday roast was chef kiss!

Lovely little village pub with a great selection of ales from the Thornbridge brewery. Cosy and warm inside and a quirky sitting out area round the back where the pleasant staff went above and beyond in making our walking group welcome.

Excellent place for food and drink. Friendly, buzzing atmosphere. Service was brilliant. It is advisable to book as very popular.

One of the best restaurants in the Peak District - amazing, vibrant menu, vibes, fire place, top service. One of the best meals I’ve had all year!

Cracking pub, great service, good food and a good selection of ales. Try the Jaipur. It's now a firm favourite when we come walking. The chips are real, not frozen just real. I Very highly recommend. Thank you.

Perfection! Smashing service, great food and a really lovely atmosphere.

Great choice of beers 🍻 excellent service and lovely food 😋 What more could you ask for. Thanks to everyone at The Packhorse Inn, great teamwork 👏 👍

Had a really lovely meal out in the pergola - Kentucky Fried Pheasant (or KFP) was a highlight, as well as the venison & chorizo burger! Vicky was amazing and made us feel so looked after. Will definitely be coming back next time I’m in the Peak District :)

Really good, well-cooked wholesome food in a lovely, cosy and friendly pub. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was lovely, with happy and contented clientele on every table.

Food was excellent and the service was great. Traditional old pub - well worth a visit if you’re passing through or staying/living near by.

Wonderful pub, a proper bar with 2 rooms of dining, not just pub grub though, and loved the way the chef kept popping his head through the serving hatch for a chat

Fantastic food and drink, fab service as well

Just lovely. Perfect location, great food and I'm a vegetarian. Lots of variety for all food. Locally sourced.

Amazing pub. Even in the depths of darkest winter, booking on a Saturday night is essential, so make sure not to turn up here on the fly. Incredible value for money, generous portions and great quality produce. Cosy settings, with really good service. Couldn't recommend it enough.

The best pub out of the ones that I visited in the peak district. Friendly, busy and excellent food!

Lovely food and beer. Popular. Window seat a little chilly despite open fire in the room

Great lunch after a nice walk. Ordered sausage and mash and steak sandwich both beautiful and 100% worth the money if not worth more.

Best sunday roast we have ever had, great service suoerb value, we highly recommend this olde worlde inn, fantastic !

Great afternoon, good quality and perfect atmosphere

Great food and atmosphere. A little cramped for some. Pies and steaks are recommended

I didn't dine this visit, but the place was full and everyone seemed to be enjoying their food. A fantastic pub with open fires and a great welcome. Good range of Thornbridge ales available and usually some other guests. A great and positive team run this place. It was fabulous to visit again.

Delicious food, great friendly service. Only thing that could have been better would be more veggie choices.

Excellent quality, menu choice, great service, staff helpful and polite , just delightful. Found pub by accident but will be back a must visit

Delicious lunch! Great atmosphere, warming fires and very friendly service. The pork belly was next level, we will 100% return when next in the area. TIP - make sure you book.

A quintessential English pub with amazing food. Not your standard pub grub, fine dining in the comfort of a cosy pub.