The Anchor Inn in Derbyshire Dales

We were 2 couples having dinner at at The Anchor and it was absolutely delicious. We all had different starters and mains and non of the food disappointed us. We've been here several times now over the years (we live in Nottingham). The portions are huge too, so even Dodger (the dog) enjoyed the extra beef and chicken. Stefh and the staff really looked after us. Thank you to you all for a great afternoon. See you again very soon. Caroline

We come to Tideswell several times in a year and always book a table at The Anchor inn. Lots of choice where to eat here, but the Anchor never disappoints. I'm a bit of a soup connoisseur, so decided to try Steph's Vegetable soup and it was so tasty and chucky. Loved it! Had the mussels next which were cooked delightfully in a creamy sauce. All the staff work hard to make it feel like home from home and totally succeed. Thank you again for such and enjoyable meal, made more perfect by celebrating with friends, who were equally impressed. See you soon guys. Thanks Saul

Visited recently and was very disappointed The food was average and the service was abysmal Asked 3 times re food,glib answer being plated as we speak. Will not be back.

Drove specially to the pub as it has a specific Vegan menu (thank-you from a long-suffering, non-vegan, husband). Welcomed like old friends by the wonderful Serena and crew. Food took a while only because the chef insisted on making the Homity Pie from scratch as they had run out (bless him)! It was delicious! Just wished we lived nearer as we’d make it our local. Next time we’ll demand to see Rick. I’m in stitches reading his counter-reviews 😂

Stopped in this lovely little retreat for a meal on the way home from Stockport County away at Mansfield. I was with my thirteen year old daughter. Bar Staff was pleasant. A bit of a wait for our meal however the pub was extremely busy. My daughter ordered cheesy nachos and myself the Beef and Ale Pie which was excellent I must say. My disappointment is the fact I have no grounds to write a stinking review as that would of prompted a hilarious response from Rick, that I have read on a couple of reviews. No complaints from me or my daughter, I am wouldn't hesitate to drop in again when passing. Thanks.

Paid £16.50 for pie, tripple cooked chips in beef dripping and peas. Meal.arrived with a handful of frozen French fries. When we bought it to the waitresses attention, she said they did not have any of the other chips left! Told the assistant manageress at payment, expecting a reduction in price and she said .. (and I quote honestly) "well you did both clean your plates" Realised what I was dealing with so I bit my lip and said, we'll leave it at that then! and paid £16.50. The meal was worth around £9 tops

Delicious food and lovely staff. Portion sizes were amazing - I couldn't manage pudding!!!! We were looked after really well, and it even has a tractor parking space!!!!

Excellent food and incredibly courteous and friendly service. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is on holiday in the Peak District.

Met by the welcoming young man behind the bar. Had drinks. Escorted by the lively manageress to our table who went above and beyond. Chefs food came and the deep filled pie was on another level, thank you chef. Lovely place to visit.

Sunday evening meal in a lovely local pub. Very friendly team led by the even friendlier Serena. Dog friendly a real bonus and he was even given a little treat. Different eating areas to louder bar/tap room where football was on so everyone was accommodated. Even husband’s request for cream/ ice cream and custard on his pudding was arranged! Thank you.

01/06/2024 Approximately 21.00. The beef pie was full of meat with a rich ale gravy, although the accompanying gravy which was poured on top was clearly made from a packet. The beef dripping chips didn't taste, or look any different to regular supermarket frozen chips. However, the most off putting thing about our visit was the sight of a bar maid vaping behind the bar. She was approximately 30 y/o, long, dark hair and generous with her make up. It really questions what the standards are like in the kitchen if staff are behaving this way when customer facing.

Lovely welcoming people Fantastic Vegan food, freshly cooked vegetables. Good beer selection Made an effort and has a separate Vegan and Vegetarian menu. 5 stars so will be back Thank you

We booked a table for 11 guys and what a great experience, regardless of what meals we chose, all were well presented, excellent quality and of generous portion size (all credit to the chef and their team) . We all agreed, the meals were really outstanding and far superior compared to the usual pub fare you might expect. The staff were friendly and welcoming and looked after us well. Our special thanks go to Serena and Claire who handled the initial booking arrangements some weeks ahead and our later pre-order, which all went to plan. Thank you for looking after us so well, it did feel special.

From the moment we entered the car park which was full the land lady Serena told us to park in the tractor bay. This was fantastic as the previous week we got a parking ticket at Monsel Dale and the landlady wasn’t helpful. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Our dog got a special treat to. We will definitely be going back taking friends and family

This was our second visit to The Anchor Inn and once again we weren’t disappointed, my daughter and I had the big Jack burger which we both agreed was lovely and my girlfriend had the 10oz gammon which she said was lovely too, the Cajun onion rings were great and my daughter wolfed down the sticky toffee pudding, I was too stuffed for a dessert but would love to try one soon. This is one of my favourite pubs and well worth the hours drive from Runcorn, we’ll definitely be back……

Poor Dark & dingy Sticky tables Bizarre menu : unicorn pie ? Staff lovely Meal not great - obs frozen chips, peas & scampi Nothing special !

in my opinion best Sunday Lunch in the area and very generous portions. definitely recommend the beef. was amazing. often walk in the area and this is our favourite place to eat. pub has a really happy atmosphere. there is always a really good vibe. staff are so friendly and helpful and always asking if you need anything else. Also a good selection of ales

We came for Sunday lunch and had prebooked a table for 3 . We also had our dog with us which was no problem as the whole pub is dog friendly. We had roast dinners and the pie and all were very good. We also had a couple of desserts which were also good (although a little small in size given the price tag) . We enjoyed our visit and would come back again

There was 12 in our party and we pre-booked. Food was great, lots of choice on the menu and all family members enjoyed their choice! Staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating.

We tried the Anchor last night for the first time. The manager and her staff were warm and welcoming. She told us the beef and ale pie was really big. That was an understatement. When i saw pie i knew id never be able to-eat it all. The manager noticed and asked if id like it halved and i took the test home. The pie was packed with meat. More meat than you usually get in a pub pie. It cut straight through without the filling oozing. The pastry was beautiful but i still struggled to eat half. The beef dripping chips were heavenly. We are in the area one weekend a month and will definitely be back. Booked in instantly for the end of May Bank Holiday. Excellent value for money and can’t wait to return x

Well, everywhere else in Tideswell where we could sit down for food was shut, or the chef was off sick so we ended up here for a quick bite to eat. Can't review the food as it didn't arrive before we had to leave for an appointment. I appreciate it might be cooked from scratch but we should have been told how long the wait would be. It wasn't busy. 45 mins is unacceptable.

Tasty food - my son said the gammon was the best he'd ever had. My husband really enjoyed the steak and ale pie and I had the gnocchi with fish. Friendly service. Dogs allowed in too.

Right from the first engagement when I rang to book a table to a lovely chat with Serena the Manager at the end of our.visit this was the most enjoyable of evenings. A pint of Unicorn Ale while I looked at the menu which was very appetising I selected the Steak and Unicorn Ale pie served with beef dripping chips and peas with a wonderful gravy, accompanied by a large glass of Malbec which was perfect. Needless to say I passed on pudding after what was a very substantial main - makes sure you're hungry in the case of the pie! My wife and sister had the lighter pan fried cod with green vegetables and did leave space for desserts - syrup sponge and custard and lemon meringue pie with ice cream and there were no complaints! Katie delivered friendly and attentive service at our table throughout our meal. Lovely fire alight which aptly reflected the warmth of the welcome. Highly recommend a visit - pub is just over a 10min walk from the centre of Tideswell village at the junction with the A623 and I discovered like my local in Kent it was an old coaching inn dating back to the 1600's and for The Anchor read the Anchorage for the horses who would I'm sure have been well fed and watered along with their passengers and drivers as they traversed the Peak District on route to/from Manchester. Loved the engagement as you learn so much about local history. We shall return! Thank you Serena and Katie from Tim, Kath and Mandy.

This is the second time we have been ,the first time when we were staying in a cottage in Tideswell and this time we drove over an hour just for the food and we certainly weren’t disappointed. Yet again the food was delicious and the staff are very friendly

Well done S you have got the five stars you deserve. Good lunch, very attentive and friendly staff as usual. Shame the weather was awful! See ya soon

We popped in after an afternoon walk thinking we could get some decent pub grub but we were sadly mistaken. We went in last year and thought we'd just landed in a bad evening as the food took ages to come out and was cold so had to be sent back twice. We thought we'd try it again today, some 6 months later, only to find we had to wait quite a while again and the food was cold so had to send back, and meat was dry and tasteless. No sauces offered either and had to ask for gravy on a Sunday roast. Very disappointed ☹️

This isn’t the first time we’ve called for food at the Anchor. It never disappoint’s. Always really good food and very friendly staff. Dog friendly too 👍 The staff and chef’s are a credit to the pub.

Back again! Because it’s just so good! We try to get to the Anchor as often as we can because it’s such a great pub. The beer is good, the food is brilliant, and I’ve rarely known anyone so accommodating! We got squeezed in as a walk in (sorry sorry should have called) and were immediately looked after by Serena and her wonderful team despite it being busy! The kids had Sausages / Chicken and no complaints, my wife had the “ribwich” which she thoroughly enjoyed (and again, sorry, will be replicating at home!) and I had the Steak and Unicorn Ale pie which was stunning! Buttery pastry, rich gravy, melt in the mouth beef… and lovely peas and beef dripping chips! Keep it up guys, you’re amazing, and beautiful people. Also, if you want to babysit Hetty, then fine with us x

The staff were welcoming and friendly. I had the vegan homity pie and my husband had the meat pie. The meals were gorgeous and piping hot and everything ticked the box. I can't wait to go again.

Staff went out of their way to meet our requests. Service was amazing and everyone’s meal was spot on. We will be back!!!!

We called in today on our way back from Chesterfield after the original place we was going to eat was closed And I'm so glad we did They have a really good food offering and really good kids selection at a very reasonable price The staff are nice and friendly We will definitely be back Thank you

Returned after visiting a few months ago. It was a gloomy day but everything seemed brighter when we walked through the door. This is a proper pub serving a good pint and chicken shawarma flatbread with added Cajun onion rings was delicious. The lady behind the bar was friendly and an added bonus is that the pub is dog friendly….ticks all boxes

Had a lovely evening meal. Warm and Friendly welcome . Prompt service and great food. Recommend the vegetarian burger and fries. Vegetable stir fry also a lovely option

Just returned from a very comfortable couple of hours in the Anchor. Arrived on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon and guided to a nice table next to the bar and opposite a great log fire. We ordered drinks and made our selection from the menu - the ribs were delicious! At all times the staff were courteous and attentive, even our dog received treats and a fuss!A great pub that I have no problem recommending and would certainly use again.

Yesterday, 3rd November, we visited the Anchor for lunch and what a superb experience the three of us enjoyed there. The staff are a wonderful credit to the Anchor; welcoming, attentive to customer needs and thoroughly pleasant. The food is outstanding; high quality, well priced and presented; a good menu and specials that really are specials. The ambience of the place is great and provides an excellent atmosphere for relaxing and enjoying a nice meal. This was out third visit to the Anchor this autumn and every time it has given us a truly fantastic experience. The Anchor is definitely a “go to place” for great food, ambience and excellent customer service. We strongly recommend it.

At last, a meat pie that was mainly meat! Having tried allegedly prize winning pies in Wiltshire and Hampshire the pie served up by the Anchor was delicious and packed with tender beef. Full marks!The rest of the party were equally pleased with their choices and we will definitely return when next in the area.

My 91yo dad organised a family get together at the Anchor Inn a couple of weeks ago. The staff provided the best and kindest service imaginable. The chef prepared a meny for us beforehand, adding extra vegan courses, and Serena carefully listened to my dad's wishes for the dinner. The food, drinks and atmosphere were excellent. They even drove my dad home at the end of the evening. We couldn't have asked for better service, thank you again.

The staff at this pub are extremely welcoming and friendly with excellent table and bar service to matchThe food menu is varied and all our food was well cooked and nicely presented. The Salt & Pepper Spicy Chicken pieces get a special mention - delicious!The excellent Trooper ale also gets a special mentionOur walking group have used this pub in the past, twice on our recent visit, and will continue to do so when we visit the Peak District in the future

Amazing food, great service and friendly staff. Very well priced for the quality of the food. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

We were a group of 19 and had prebooked whilst celebrating a joint birthday. We were able to use the back room which was perfect for our group so that we didn’t disturb anyone. The staff went over and above in their service for us and ensured that we had everything that we needed. We ate lunch, light bites and sandwiches and there were certainly no complaints from any of us regarding the food. Myself and my friend who’s birthdays it was were also offered a birthday drink on the house which was a lovely touch. Overall we would wholeheartedly recommend visiting this lovely gem of a country pub with friendly and helpful staff.

Though we'd driven past many times, we'd never been inside the Anchor until today. We already had somewhere booked but later than preferred, so this time we popped in to check it out. With an old arthritic hound who struggles with hard floors and cramped corners, we always look for enough space and carpeted area to accommodate her. This had both. On entering, I was warmly greeted by a lovely lady (whose name I really wished I'd asked) who we discovered works there 3 days a week. She was so welcoming and helpful; I was immediately impressed, and the theme continued throughout. All the staff seemed delightful and the food options impressed us too. It can be tough to find alternative choices on a Sunday, but here - along with the traditional roasts, was a full and interesting menu plus great specials board. I chose the partridge and my partner went for steak and ale pie. Both were delicious. The portion sizes were spot on and all the veg perfectly cooked. My apple pie and custard was wonderfully warming on a wet and windy day. Our dog was also spoilt with gravy bones - a nice touch. I notice another reviewer commented on the tired decor. Personally, we thought it was a 'proper' pub with a nice, homely feel, but for anyone who doesn't agree, it's getting a full refurb in January 2022. Either way, we'll definitely be back: great staff, fab food, dog friendly and close to walks like Tideswell and Millers Dales. Perfect!

Ate here this evening and while the food was tasty, the Beef and Ale Pie my husband ordered was a very pale anaemic pie, with not much of an ale flavour. What made it odd, was that the table behind us ordered several pies which we could see were a lovely dark traditional pies in individual dishes??? I ordered sausage and mash, which was lovely. Staff were very friendly and polite, but unfortunately we won't return.

Despite friendly cheerful staff , this was a disappointing experience. No fish available apart from fish and chips, the special. Didn’t want meat or chicken linguine so had soup which was ok.My partner had the fish and chips which was dry and overcooked. Pub looks run down and in need of a revamp.

We were looking for a traditional pub that was dog friendly and clean and we're so glad we chose this one. Good food, friendly atmosphere and interesting old photos and articles about the pub to read while we waited for our food - which wasn't long. We will be coming back. I love a pub like this - use them or lose them!

Good food, friendly and attentive staff. Quite a long wait but evidently quite a few meals being cooked for visitors in another dining room. The meal was worth waiting for.

Lovely welcome and fantastic food. We called in for an evening meal on the way home from the Peak District with our young adults. Menu worthy of a gastro pub! Homemade steak and ale pie was the best my hubby has had in a long time. Liver and bacon delicious and burgers were mouth watering. Definitely worth a return visit.

My wife & I had a very good evening visit to the Anchor for dinner.Great service from the two young ladies working there. Efficient & friendly throughout the evening.Good selection of ales on draught, great food, the oat cake starter with mushroom & cheese was delicious, but the main of calves liver (which I rarely see on menus these days) with bacon, was cooked perfectly & one of my favourite dishes I've had on our week here in Tideswell.

Stumbled across this gem tonight on the hunt for somewhere to eat on our Wedding Anniversary. Hubby had the slow cooked bbq ribs which were so tender the meat fell off the bone and myself the steak and ale pie. I have never had a pie so full of tender meat. Not an ounce of fat on the chunks and the jug of gravy was delicious, no idea what was added to that or the seasoning on the fries but feel like finding this place on tonight of all nights was meant to be. Staff are all lovely and helpful. If it wasn't for been so stuffed we would have stayed longer to enjoy a dessert. Definitely will be returning on a day trip on the motorbike.

Absolutely fabulous food - I highly recommend the Steak & Ale pie. But great little pub and fantastic friendly bar staff. A real gem. Excellent experience and highly recommend.

Booked in whilst on a holiday with some friends. Lovely food which was made even better by great service. Serena was a barrel of laughs and made us feel welcome! Would highly recommend. All the best,The Isle of Man Trouble Makers

I wouldn't usually leave a review but feel like it really deserves one! My husband and me booked to come for some food here last minute and was really happy with the food and service. Staff was absolutely lovely. I think it was the Manager who served us and she was really knowledgeable on all of the foods and able to make good recommendations. We had the spicy vegetable soup which isn't something I would usually pick, but I'm glad that I did. It came with fresh, warm bread which was absolutely delicious. Afterwards I asked for a main recommendation which was the sausage and mash in the end. Locally made sausages made the meal and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband had the blue cheese burger which he said he really enjoyed too, usually being quite critical with his food.If you're in the area I'd definitely recommend a visit and some food.

Called in on our way past, glad we did, went in with our lively labradoole Molly and our son Jake. We were made to feel very welcome along with excellent food and service. Would highly recommend

Lovely friendly pub. And the food was amazing. Great service and Serena really looked after us even though we didn't book and just turned up.

Customer service was excellent from the moment we stepped through the door. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we were able to eat here. The food was amazing!

Just had roast lamb Sunday lunch, hubby had roast beef, bloody fantastic. Service was amazing, gorgeous staff, five star rating for us, well done and thank you.

A perfect evening. Amazing food and great hosts. From the moment we arrived to the time we left we were made to feel special. Thank you

The food was amazing and well priced, great beer and lovely atmosphere. Staff super friendly - loved it.

I like this pub, so I don't want to slate it, but I was disappointed to pay just under £100 for two kids and two adult meals plus 3x drinks.Food was OK - nothing fancy.Kids tomato pasta was soggy and overdone but I still got charged for it. (I didn't want to spoil the evening by making a fuss)Nice old pub, but disappointing for food.I wont be back for food, but may stop for drinks if I'm passing.

We stopped here unexpectedly for dinner on our last evening in the peak district without a booking and they were very accommodating. Staff were welcoming and friendly, gave us a table immediately and the food was traditional good food and very delicious. They checked on us on numerous occasions to ensure we were ok and didn't require anything else i.e more drinks. Will definitely come here again when back up in the Peaks. Lovely pub and staff. Thank you for your hospitality. From The family with the 2 boys from Hastings, East Sussex.

We (3) arrived without a booking early on a Tuesday evening. The young lady in charge was very polite & friendly and said they were fully booked but after some juggling with the book, managed to fit us in. 1st impression was very good and the pub was taking good COVID measures to secure customer safety.The pub is a lovely peak district country pub...say no more. We ordered the liver & bacon and trio of sausages which were very good and the fish & chips which was just OK.We tried 4 of the real ales which were all superbly kept and very enjoyable to drink.The 3 young lady's who were serving & waitressing were very very good at their job... very polite, attentive and a real credit to the The Anchor InnAll in all, a good night's meal after a busy day walking. Put it on your list to visit!!It also welcomes well behaved dogs.

Visited with my dad for lunch. The staff were really helpful, the service good and the food delicious. Can’t wait to visit again

We stayed here last night in the car park with our motorhome.The experience was first class! The manager was very welcoming and even brought out some treats for our dogs whilst we sat outside in the sunshine having a pint.Later that evening we went inside to have a bite to eat .... the food was delicious and all the staff were so friendly and helpful.I would recommend this place to anyone and we will definitely be returning, thank you.

Lovely pub with a good menu, the staff was fantastic and the food was nice. Dog friendly, but they did charge us £4 for two sausages for the dog which we found slightly excessive given most places normally charge a nominal "£1" or have a dog menu which costs no more than a few pounds.Wouldn't put me off going again though the food, staff and pub certainly outweighed doggy treat price.

My boyfriend and I went here on our trip to the Peak District for our first Anniversary and we will definitely be revisiting! The staff are all really friendly and helpful, the variety of food and drink on offer is great too! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Peak District in need of a welcoming rest stop :)

Arrived just as the chef was finishing with two very hungry 18 year olds after swimming at Monsal Head.Chef agreed to stay on- home made tomato soup- you may think it hard to get overly enthusiastic about tomato soup, but this was special, wonderful.Main meals included Calves liver and bacon, salmon and fish cakes. All delicious, all presented with cheerful friendly service.A chance find when facing a long journey home- but what lucky find,. We'll be back!

Called in for lunch on 13/07/21 we have been before some years ago.we ordered some dinks and some food.Food was well presented good portion and very hot We had the Robinson meat pie.

Campervan and dog friendly, stayed overnight in the carpark, had a meal and drinks, food was amazing, 2 steakpies, best we have had in a long while...Pub was clean, and staff were very friendly and helpful.

Lovely cooling drinks on a summers evening, watching the traffic fly past. Nice and helpful staff doing they're very best to welcome everybody. Didnt eat but the food looked lovely

Visited last month with a large roup of friends and the landlady and staff could not have done more for us. Accommodated our group (following all COVID guidelines), fantisctic service, the food was amazing and great value for money! Would highly recommend

Great food, brillIant service and fantastic ales! Had a great sunday lunch with lamb and several of the ales. Lovely staff who made sure we were well looked after.

We visited The Anchor for food during a 5 nihht stay in Tideswell. We had been previously disappointed with other pubs in the village so decided to make the short 5 - 10 minute walk out of the village to The Anchor.We were so glad we did....the food was fantastic to say the least. Everything was cooked to perfection & good sized portions. The menu offered a good selection & the staff were friendly & welcoming. Upon completementing the chef to the waitress we were informed he is a young local lad, may i say he is real credit to you.The only negative we have is the drinks are a little pricey but overall a very enjoyable experience & we will certainly visit again next time we're in Tideswell

Sticky and grotty, faded decor,dark inside ,food was uninspiring, most off putting is the grotty old ornaments dotted about with cobwebs I noted on the windowsill where we sat, nice place to watch the traffic rumble past outside .

Great place great staff, very friendly and very helpful, food is spot on, me and my wife hade the burger, definitely one of the best I’ve had, all tasted homemade, the car park is very large so no problem parking. If you are looking for a great meal pop in.

Visited this evening couldn’t fault the service, the waitresses were very attentive. We had the jerk pork, pulled pork burger and salt and pepper chicken and really couldn’t have asked for it to be any yummier little wait for food but definitely worth it!

A friend had recommended that a few of us have dinner at this pub after our day exploring the Peak District. We were served by a friendly and warm lady, Serene, who immediately made us feel at home. She combined that warmth with a thorough knowledge of what the pub had to offer. Two of us had the burger special, the meat for which was sourced from a nearby farmer, while the other two had the roast pork, which was sourced from the local region. We also had the onion rings and salt and pepper chicken to start. They were happy to switch the sauce for the burger special on my partner's order for a regular sauce. The food was simply divine, as evidenced by the totally empty plates by the end of dinner.It was also the first ever pub dinner I had been to where they actually brought out taster beer shots to help us decide which beer to have when we were having trouble making up our minds! Very impressed with how they put the customer first. It was the best dinner I had had in a long time, which was thanks to both the quality food and the warm service.

Due to the pandemic, pubs, pub suppers, good ales, and friendly table service were threatening to become a distant memory. Could the Anchor Inn - still burdened by enforced (and sensible!) anti covid measures still get across some of the magic that makes places like this special?Yes. Yes it could. Food was delicious, reasonably priced and with a fair few options that elevated it beyond the usual pyhb service excellent (even more so if you were a dog), and Even tied to Robinsons(?) it still had an excellent range of ale,

Great food and friendly staff. Very dog friendly. They even brought our dog a couple of treats. We had roast pork and burger off the specials board. Would recommend.

Heading home from The Peak District to Portsmouth, after a full day paddle boarding on the peak forest canal,we needed food. It was gone 9pm and most places had stopped serving food. We pulled in to The Anchor car park under a sign that said "Food served all day". It was false hope, they had stopped serving. However, the landlady and her staff bent over backwards to make us some paella and a portion of home made salt and pepper chips. We even had the cheese cake pudding. Just what we needed before the long drive home. They could not have been nicer.

Stopped here after many recommendations via the guest book of our holiday cottage rental. Can honestly say I’ll be adding another recommendation to visit. Absolutely fantastic food; incredibly tasty, very friendly and welcoming staff and all COVID procedures followed to a t. Well done The Anchor Inn; shall definitely be back

We ate here today on recommendations from the cottage we are staying at and we are so glad we did. Not only did they let us change the time of the booking but the food was absolutely delicious. Piping hot and served by exceptionally professional staff. The pie and the lemon meringue cheesecake were second to none. All covid guidelines were adhered to, and we felt completely safe. Traditional home cooked food at its best.

We came here for an evening meal whilst on holiday. we had a lovely table in a separate room of the pub and found the staff to be warm, friendly and helpful. When we emailed to book, they telephoned us to go through the menu as we had a vegan and a coeliac which I thought was great customer service.The food was standard pub grub, nice but nothing to rave about. My vegan daughter had been looking forward all week to coming here and was disappointed that the dish she had her eye on was not available and was offered a vegan burger with no bun as an alternative. My husband however was very pleased that they had gluten free pudding options, which he does not normally get. The rating I am giving this pub is very much based on the lovely staff and service, the food would just be three stars.

Friendly service by the staff. Food felt home cooked and was delicious and tasty. Nice range of ales and drink selection. We had a lovely meal thanks.

We have been here approx 4-5 times since the pub changed ownership and the food has been of a high standard on each occasion.

A pleasant country pub with a nice menu of good pub grub that is value for money. The service from the staff was excellent and the COVID compliance measures are simple and easy to follow, keeping everyone safe.

Just had a great meal out. One veggie roast and a black and blue burger. The roast was so much more than a plate of veg, full of flavour and large portion size. The burger included black pudding and blue cheese on top of a quality burger. Again, enough to fill anyone with great tasting, flavoursome quality food at a good price. Followed by luxurious desserts and coffee.

We called in here on a drive from Chesterfield to Stockport, having wanted to visit for some time due to the Pub’s attractive appearance. We were not disappointed. The pub is dog friendly and has excellent period features inside. Staff were brilliant, very friendly and welcoming to us and the Labrador, who was made a fuss of and given some biscuits by the staff. The menu has a wide selection of meals - something for everyone. The Robinson’s ale and meat pie is delicious. The pub does various ethnic foods as specials - today featuring Brazilian food. The fish stew with rice was amazing! There is a good selection of beers and ales, as well as coffee, tea and soft drinks for the driver. A fantastic country pub that is well worth the visit.

Ate here with my wife while we stayed in Tideswell. Food was really nice and a good selection. Waitresses were really friendly and professional (thanks Lydia and blue haired lady). Good selection of beers on tap too.

We were recommended this pub through our cottage we were staying in & from the positive feedback on TripAdvisor. It’s a traditional pub serving what traditional pub grub. We enjoyed what we had & would return if back in the area.

We stopped here hungrily on the way home from a day's hiking. First visit after driving past so many times, but we will be stopping a lot more from now on. The food was amazing, we were lucky to catch the first weekend of their Taste the World menu. The Jamaican curry was quite simply one of our favourite meals ever, and the treacle tart so good I am not gonna brush my teeth so I can keep the taste in my mouth! Lovely friendly staff and nice, homely pub. Looking forward to our next visit.

Excellent pub grub at reasonable price. Hand sanitiser at the door and one way system in place. Staff didn’t wear face masks but I did feel safe

We enjoyed a lovely main meal lots of variety and the puds were extremely enjoyable. The girls who serve are absolutely delightful, very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

Had a nice quick meal here with my partner- food was tasty and service was friendly. They had plenty of options for vegetarians

A cute pub, lovely food and amazing service. The Manager was so welcoming and lovely she really made it such a great experience for us. They have so many flavours of rum. If you go, do try a few! They are tasty!

The staff at this pub are great and super friendly and helpful. Very welcoming. The food was good, especially the veggie burger and salmon. We missed the specials menu and it probably should have been flagged by the staff, but we were still happy with our choices. Also our server didn’t know any of the beers when we asked and no drinks menu. Small details, but we still had a great time.

We have passed this pub many times driving around the Peak, but today thought we would give it a try for an impromptu family lunch after reading the reviews here.What a delight, a good choice on the menu for our varied tastes plus daily specials meant we could all find something we wanted, which is a bit unusual with two teenagers, one of who is a vegetarian .The service was very friendly, Covid measures first rate with plenty of space and the food was excellent and good value. Looking forward to returning soon.

We had a very nice meal last night. The food was excellent and the service was spot on, we were served by Georgie who was very pleasant. A very nice evening in clean and safe surroundings.

We had our own corner of the pub with out dogs, and all were made to feel very welcome. The dogs were brought a bowl of water, for example. My burger, with Derbyshire black pudding, was excellent. Sometimes additions to burgers don't really go well together, but the moist black pudding was delicious on its own but moreover created something with the burger that was better than each filling combined. Robinson's Trooper on tap, first class. Very friendly service.The restaurant gave us 50% off our food, extending the government scheme into September at their expense. We tried to insist on paying full price but they would not take it. Good social distancing measures, including track & trace, floor markings, hand sanitiser.

Excellent food- very friendly staff who made us so welcome- really attentive and gave our dog a bowl of water and treats. Would definitely recommend this place

Stopped in for Sunday lunch. Really friendly staff, made to feel very welcome. Great choice of gins. Food was sublime, best stuffing ever! Would recommend 100%. Were also made to feel very safe with social distancing. Thanks Anchor inn from 8 satisfied campers.

Just come back from a great lunch at The Anchor, with my husband and children. We rang this morning and they managed to squeeze us in at the time we required. Serena and the team made us (and our dog) feel really welcome. The service was friendly and although you could see they were busy, everything arrived in good time. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and we enjoyed it so much we have booked to go back at the end of the week!