The Flying Childers Inn in Derbyshire Dales

As someone who has visited many a pub and ran a boozer down south, I'm so delighted that this is now my local. I know Derbyshire and Cheshire very well, and I can promise you that the warmth of the hosts and all the guests is second to none. None! - RS

Such a lovely place. Great food, lovely (and doggy-friendly) atmosphere, really lovely staff/owners. Had a began homity pie and pudding. Was stuffed. Everything homemade and delicious. My frend had a HUGE bowl of soup. LOTS of vegan options, lots of homemade, well-cooked food. All served up with love and care. Will definitely be back.

What a wonderful pub. Very dog friendly with a roaring fire, which was very welcome after a muddy walk. Lunch was spot on too, a huge bowl of soup and a posh toastie. Already planning another visit !

What a lovely little gem of a gastropub. I visited some friends in Stanton in Peak with my little boy today and we met here. What a great pub. Friendly service, lovely food and really good beer. The place has a really nice cosy atmosphere and we very much enjoyed our visit. I had the 'Cornish' style pasty with lashings of gravy, made just down the road, and my little fella had a mega fish finger sandwich. I also noticed plenty of veggie and meat substitution dishes which would suit many. Thanks once again for your hospitality, hope we can come again some time.

Lovely food, warm atmosphere, friendly staff. I can’t recommend this pub enough, went with a friend who had heard it served vegan food, it was new to me. Lovely home cooked food (I had a homemade homily pie, which was delish, my friend had the largest bowl of soup I’ve ever seen, also delish). The menu has a huge range of veggie and vegan options. Food was quickly prepared, very tasty and the tea came with cute china cups and silly tea-cosies all adding to the fun. The space is lovely, a very traditional old Derbyshire pub, with open fire. Our muddy boots were welcome (as are dogs) and a warm by the fire was appreciated. Only after we’d sat digesting our food and chatting for ages, and only after we’d asked when they closed did the landlord mention they were supposed to shut 45mins earlier but had patiently waited for us to finish. Treat yourself to a visit.

Popped in here for a couple on our walk yesterday. Beer was very good and Richard and staff were really friendly and welcoming. Shame I had to drive home.

What a beautiful pub, perfect spot for a break after a morning walk. 3 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs, the staff were very friendly . We sat inside and ate sandwiches and chips and the moonshine was perfect. Great pub, loads of character . Highly recommend.

The Flying Childers Inn is the perfect village pub to pop into while walking in the Peak District. Wonderful traditional atmosphere with friendly and welcoming staff. Loved the meat pie with mushy peas and a pint.

Nobody does pubs as well as we do them in this country and this place is a fabulous example of what makes the Great British pub great. We only stopped very briefly for a swift one on a walk with dogs but we were looked after brilliantly by genuine, friendly staff. Thank you.

Authentic British country pub with excellent food and real ales. The menu is mostly plant based with some vegetarian and a few meat dishes. Nine of us went and all enjoyed the food, even though half the group were not vegetarian or vegan. The staff were friendly, atmosphere lovely and it's dog friendly. It's surrounded by lots of nice walking tracks too so perfect for a lunch and walk.

The first time i have visited the flying Childers Pub, what a night,a incredible hostelry.faultless service by the Landlord and his Wife,the Pizza was out of this world{will be there for the next Pizza evening}and to Top it all they have Bass on Tap,what a wonderfull Village Pub.

Very friendly and characterful pub. We left the car here and walked around the Nine Ladies, returning for lunch. Great food, many vegetarian or vegan options, can recommend the classic dog and the sticky toffee pudding. We will definitely return.

Had a delightful time at the childers and had a fantastic lunch. Sophie and Ric provide a country pub atmosphere, nestled in the heart of Derbyshire & the Peak District. Need a place to rest after a long walk? Look no further! Best pub of the year for dogs AND numerous nominations and awards in the good pub guide. Vegan dishes for all those needing a special spot that takes care of dietary needs. Also Gluten Free options. Reasonably priced and staff that take care of those who visit. Don't miss out, you'll kick yourself if you don't visit!

As a once a year visitors our custom won't be missed but I believe in a honest review whether good, bad or indifferent.. Unfortunately I have to leave a bad review in the hope the publican takes note. This is our annual visit on the way to paying our Christmas wishes to those family members who are no longer with us and reside in local cemeteries. We have been coming to the Flying Childers for the last ten years as a tradiition on our visits to Derbyshire. We arrived only 45 minutes after opening time to order drinks and food. We chose our fayre and went to order. From our two person choices, no mulled wine (it's Christmas!!) no BBQ burger, no sour dough bread and no skinny chips..We made alternative choices as one would. When are coffee arrived it wasn't hot only just warm but we didn't complain. Our meals arrived and when my partner cut her chick pea pastie in half it was still frozen in the middle. I took this meal back to the bar area for a replacement. We couldn't believe that the same cut in half pastie arrived back, apparently warmed up in a microwave and replaced on the same plate as the rest of the half eaten meal. And the salad looked like it had been scraped off the plate and same salad replaced. I would have expected a clean plate a completely fresh pastie and a replacement accompanied meal! Alas we won't be returning again

We were staying in the village for a couple of nights and popped into the pub both nights. Not only the loveliest and most warm welcome from Rick, with advice on best drinks and other options, but the most wonderful friendly locals we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Such a great place to chill and chat. The perfect pub. Sorry we missed the quiz but we hope to return!!

We’ve just had another amazing lunch at the unspoilt, Flying Childers pub in pretty Stanton in Peak. We had the Seitan burger, a delicious vegan burger with a pile of salad & fries with skins, all washed down with a pint of hand pulled Welbeck IPA. The selection of real ales is always top notch, and the service is warm & friendly. Looking forward to our next lunch here already!

The Flying Childers is an unspoilt gem of a pub. The hosts are superb and the food and drink is excellent. You will t be disappointed. David Tebb

We spent a lovely couple of hours sitting in front of an open fire today in this cozy and welcoming local pub. Great beer and homemade lunch. Loved it!

A historic pub with a friendly welcome. We stopped for a light lunch during a long walk and really enjoyed it. I had a yummy gluten free Brie and cranberry toasty and my husband went for the local pasty - both served with a nice salad. Will definitely stop next time.

Amazing pub tucked away in a picturesque village with lots of vegan and vegetarian options available.

What a little gem! Possibly our favourite Peak District pub - being fairly local our research is extensive! 😉 Always very welcoming, friendly and unpretentious. Great beer and food at such reasonable prices. Although we aren’t vegan, we had the vegan burgers yesterday - delicious!

Spotted this pub whilst working at a property in the village and thought I’ll try it one day, so on a week off from work me and the wife drove over for a drink and some lunch, we had the homemade soup (curried parsnip) and...

Back for my annual trip home from NZ, this awesome little pub is always on my list of places to visit, and once again, it didn't disappoint. The menu had expanded since my last visit, but the quality hasn't diminished because of that. My Dad's...

Found this lovely pub whilst on a walk around the fantastic surrounding landscape. Exactly what was needed. The menu is light food (soups, sandwiches, jackets etc) great selection covering all bases. Has a tasty pea and ham soup with a generous amount of ham squirrelled...

What a wonderful place! Beautiful, cosy pub with a lovely atmosphere. The owners were incredibly welcoming and friendly to us, and they were also so kind to our sweet old dog. Very reasonably priced food (fab vegan options) and a good selection of drinks. We...

This little pub is such a hidden gem, it is an unspoilt pub with a wonderful landlady and landlord! - The service is always spot on, friendly staff and lovely locals! The vegan options are always delicious and having such a big vegan menu is...

Sophie and Richard are amazing! An amazing pub with great ale, lovely homemade lunches and a warm and friendly atmosphere. I often go in when my other half is working away and there is always a warm welcome and friendly people to talk to. I...

For for second time visiting the service was atrocious. On our previous visit we waited over an hour for pretty average and easy-to-prepare food. On our visit yesterday after another prolonged wait when we were very visibly waiting in sight of the bar, upon enquiring...

Delicious vegan and other food choices. Good beer. Lovely area for walks. Not my first visit. We'll definitely be back again.

We had a fantastic pub lunch at The Flying Childers! Looking at the menu, we were so impressed by the selection of vegan pub lunches on offer (as well as something for the meat eaters too!) We had the felafel burger & spicy bean burger,...

Amazing to have so many delicious vegan options. We stopped off at this pub for lunch on a circular walk from Youlgrave. There was lots of outdoor seating some with shade and the inside was also lovely. Wonderful service and very friendly landlord. It was...

Excellent pub in a beautiful village . Very friendly landlords and an excellent home cooked lunch ( lots of vegan options) after walking to the nine ladies stone circle . Recommended to anyone .

We popped into the Flying Childers this week, having taken our dogs for a walk on Stanton moor before lunch. We haven’t been here for a few years and we really enjoyed our lunch. Having the dogs we sat outside, (it was thankfully not raining!)...

This pub provides us a well earned lunch after a walk to the 9 ladies. Unfortunately we missed our timed booking, but managed to get a table outside in the sun. Would definitely recommend for lunch as service was friendly, good value and food was...

Just had to write this little pub a review after I visited for a post-walk lunch with partner and toddler. We're all vegan and often struggle to find places where there is a good range of options and we enjoy eating out. Definitely no problems here! Super lunch menu with soups, toasties, burgers and sandwiches, all with vegan options. The food arrived swiftly (given it being a busy Sunday) and was all obviously fresh, homemade and nicely presented. Covid-19 precautions were in place and the prices really reasonable. Think we might become regulars at this place- can't recommend enough!

This tiny two room pub up on the edge of Stanton Moor is a gem. Cosy village atmosphere, friendly people and tasty homemade lunch items. I'm vegetarian and usually struggle to find anything for me the average pub fayre menu. Not so here. A tasty sweetcorn and chickpea burger with sweet chilli sauce really hit the spot, washed down with a refreshing draught cider. There are lots of nice walks round this part of the Peak District, so why not park up by Stanton Moor and walk down into the village (Stanton in Peak) for a refreshment stop at this great little inn.

We were in the village for New Year and the Flying Childers Inn made us so welcome, as did all the locals, The management and staff couldn't do enough for us and we had a great time, Good choice of hand-pulled beers

Busy family real ale pub passed down to the daughter, we visited on the Saturday and they were running a Christmas market with local crafts outside in the carpark with a bar Well kept beer, good bar with plenty of charicter.

A splendid Sunday spent in the warmth of the Flying Childers Inn, this pub is everything about a small village, beautiful and quaint just like Stanton in the peak, inside your welcomed by the lovely Richard and Sophie, who have great knowledge on their gins, they have so many on offer for a small village pub. For those who like beer - that is there a plenty with many on tap including Thornbridge ales as well as Bass, Guinness and Stella. A lovely warm fire will wait for you in the colder months and make it feel all cosy and so snug you’ll never want to leave along with some characters from the village and their friendly dogs which add to the charm. All in all a beautiful place to visit and if your lucky they may have some pork pies available - they are delicious.

Called in for lunch whilst touring with Vintage Adventure Tours. A lovely little pub that will be on our list for a future “drop in”. A warm welcome and an equally warm atmosphere. Do not expect an extensive menu, it is perfectly adequate, service good, and food was nicely presented and adequate. Good local beers.Will definitely return.

This has always been one of my favourite Peak pubs and we brought friends here following a walk last month. Previously we have enjoyed incredible game casserole, the best chicken soup I have ever eaten, home-made ice-cream and other unexpected delights. This time we got very ordinary sandwiches with no side salad, a tiny baked potato served with toast (!), and a very average vegan burger. In fact the menu seems to have become mostly vegan, which is fine if you happen to be vegan or its done really well, which this isn't. We had beer which was good, and fresh orange juice which turned out to be cordial (they replaced it). Also, the dog-friendly reputation means that the pub is full of dogs wandering around. The dog owner at the table next to ours (inches away) told us that their dog wouldn't bite so long as we didn't touch it, so we moved to the other room where there was one dog that kept barking and three labradors roaming about - the room is only 14x12 feet in size so you can imagine how far from relaxing this was, particularly as one labrador's owners were laughing about how flatulent their dog is! Also, the strong smell of dog, flatulent or not, overwhelms the nice old pub smell of beer and log fires. Just disappointing really.

The Flying Childers is a pub in the village of Stanton in the Peak and the winner of Unspoilt pub of the year 2019. We stayed in the village whilst exploring the Peak District and visited the pub twice. What a fantastic friendly place! Everyone was welcoming and chatty. The local Ale was great. Live music on Saturday night was excellent. Sunday Boule in the carpark. Great community atmosphere. A must if you are visiting the area. We will be back!

Gorgeous rustic homely pub. Would recommend a walk around the area followed by a trip to the pub! The atmosphere is welcoming and the landlord and lady are fab!

Really great tiny little pub with some cracking beers and lovely light lunch menu. Staff super friendly and locals make you feel at home. Top pub simple as.

What a lovely pub. We visited on a soggy June day- desperate for the toilet and some lunch (in that order). The first was easily sorted as was the second with a good choice of lunchtime light meals (at very reasonable prices) and good beers in a lovely, environment. The publican was excellent- very welcoming and friendly- nothing was too much trouble for him, we only wish we lived closer so that we could visit more regularly.

Called in on our weekly evening cycle ride from Bakewell. We were made very welcome by Richard who had fine cask ale on tap together with some excellent locally sourced pork pies and home made pickle. It won’t be long before we call again.

My husband and I had lunch with my in-laws in the main room of this village pub on our most recent visit home to Derbyshire from Canada, and I expected it to be much like many, many others we've frequented in the area over the years. But the Flying Childers is something special. We sat at a table near the bar and chatted with the owner Richard - he and his wife Sophie have kept all of the original old-fashioned charm while adding some modern touches here and there (like a menu full of vegetarian and vegan options), and it all just works, perfectly. Really good home-cooked food (I highly recommend the sweet potato burger), warm and friendly service, a cozy, traditional atmosphere, but also something indefinable, that elevates it to the quintessential British pub experience. This is now our favourite pub, and will be top of the list for our next visit.

Always worth stopping in after or before a dog walk. We've been coming here for years and love it! Highly recommended.

Called in this lunchtime as we always make a point of visiting this pub on our annual trip to the UK from NZ. It never disappoints. It's a proper little country pub, with a good selection of beers, and fabulous home cooked food. The landlord is always friendly, the atmosphere is lovely, the fire was warming up the cosy little room and the big bowl of soup was delicious and filling. Will always return here.

Called in for a beer whilst doing a walk from barn farm campsite

Such great value for an excellent ploughman's lunch accompanied by wonderful real ale. Garden setting delightful and good service too.

My partner and I stopped in for a quick spot of lunch. It fast became a very filling lunch in which I would've happily stayed until closing. The food was brilliant, I had a small portion of the Venison Casserole and it was enough to fill me up for the rest of the day!

We were walking in the area and called in for a drink and a snack . We enjoyed their range of lunch snacks - those that had the Hoppity Pie really liked it but all sandwiches ciabattas etc were good . There were some craft beers . The draft cider wasn't the best ever but with a lovely open fire the atmosphere was warm ! I would have a bit here again if in the area . Food prices were very attractive .

this is one of our favourite pubs.it is so friendly and you feel like you are part of the family .food is good and they have a good choice on the menu

My boyfriend and I had gone to the Peak District for the weekend and stumbled across the Flying Childers Inn at 6pm hoping for a drink. Unfortunately, they had limited opening times so we went off in search of something to eat and drink.

Called in for a beer whilst on the area. Lovely traditional pub with excellent beer. Good price too.

Estuvimos aquí con amigos en un caluroso Domingo mediodía. Buena selección de cervezas y menú de comida ligera que dio en el clavo con todos nosotros. El pueblo tiene mucho carácter y este pub realza.

Yo no sabía de este pub, o pueblo, hasta que me encontré con una guía en Pub paseos en el Peak District. Llamado en Domingo almuerzo en nuestro caminar, y bebimos excelente cerveza con pastel de cerdo y un rollo de jamón - todos son de muy buena calidad y conversó con gente amable en el bar público. Se sirven aperitivos en lugar de comidas completas, ya que el libro dice.

De no haber estado aquí antes de que yo tenía muchas ganas de verlo y tienen un par de cervezas.

Visitamos domingos a la hora del almuerzo con amigos y sus 2 perros, bar lleno de gente amable y sus perros. Buena variedad de cervezas y aunque la intención original era tratar todos ellos, la Moonshine Pale Ale estaba en tales condiciones espléndidas estuve con ella para la sesión. El Flying Childers es bien conocido por la calidad de su cerveza y ha ganado muchos premios a lo largo de los años, vale la pena viajar a su ubicación remota para probar ellos y el encantador ambiente.

had a walk from Birchover with the family and the dog, it got to lunch time and called in this pub, friendly welcome able to accommodate 3 children and the dog, best fish finger sandwiches ever recommend this place love it.

This was our second visit. It was a warm day so we sat outside. Our food was served quickly. The pub has a lovely friendly feel to it and is situated in a quaint little village. Will definitely be visiting again.

We stopped for lunch, on a wet and cold walk, and this little pub made us welcome. A roaring fire, great beer, and delicious cobs with homemade chutney, at very cheap prices.

A charming little pub in this quiet little village . Friendly staff and homemade food. A place to meet the locals.

Stayed next door but one to the pub for the week so managed a few visits! What a lovely welcoming pub the Flying Childers is. Good beer, friendly owners and locals. Great place for dogs and walkers, just a 15 minute stroll from the Nine Ladies Stone Circle. The food is simple home cooked fare which is lovely and very reasonably priced. Real fires were blazing in both rooms when we visited. What more could you want?

First impressions are great, the barman/owner was extremely accomodating with us and saw to us straight away.There was a lovely warm fire on the go and it was very cosy inside.I adore my old pubs with old fashioned decor, so this is perfect.We ordered a pint and ordered some grub.The menu was my sort of menu, no al-la-carte rubbish nor an array of mixed up choices you find in other established public Houses.Plain and simple, choice of soup, homemade, choice of hot and cold sarnies and even the local pudding. Enough to tie us on till tea time but not enough to ruin it.I had a lovely hot ham and cheese paninni, followed by a bakewell pudding and cream. Absolutely gorgeous and not overpowering or sat in my stomach like a house brick.My son and partner had two courses also, sandwich with a pudding, with drinks, cost us £25. There eventually was a steady flow of people, all having snacks and all enjoying the Christmas break. There is a nice selection of ales, so there would be something for everyone. If you like al-la-carte fancy food, leather sofas and music to shred your ear drums, keep away.If you love, old country laid back pub, good food, but not overpowering, friendly and welcoming people then this is your place.Will Deffo be visiting again.

We had originally set off in the mist from outside The Flying Childers and after a long circular walk taking in the old Lead Mining Village of Winster we arrived back at the Flying Childers inn. As we approached the Inn we were welcomed by a dozen or more folk siting outside in the warm November sunshine . We had been walking for 4 hours and we entered the Inn passed the small items of bread and jams for sale and ordered our beer and Pork Pies. The Flying Childers is most definitely a proper country pub steeped in tradition. It may be 2015 but it could well have been 1955. The beer was excellent and the pork pie delicious. There was a Halloween theme but it was such an atmosphere with several families and their children that for a moment I imagined it to be Christmas time although one look through the window incidentally set in rather thick walls reminded me that Mother Nature had thrown in a day never to be forgotten.

We live locally and regularly stop at the pub as a half way house on weekend walks. Good selection of ales. Very traditional, good atmosphere and just a shame about the long walk home!

It's a few years since we called in here, and we were delighted to see that it hasn't changed a bit! This pub always feels like a step back in time, with a friendly landlord, chatty locals and very well kept beer. No modern gimmicks just good beer, lovely atmosphere and nice bar snacks, which is all you need.We sat in the garden as we had dogs with us, although it is a dog friendly pub and we could have taken them inside, but ours are not the most sociable! The garden is quaint and private and a relaxing place for a drink. We ordered roast pork cobs and roast potatoes and can honestly say they were delicious. All in all a lovely way to spend a Sunday lunchtime. We will definitely go back.

Arrived just before closing on a warm Sunday afternoon and received a friendly welcome from landlord - duly refreshed we continued our walk in this beautiful area.

Great pub with small & changing range of real ales, but remember that in the depths of the Peak District beware that Opening hours are limited ~ Wed to Fri 12-2pm then 7-11pm. Mon & Tues evenings only, Sat & Sun 12-3 then 7-11pm. Certainly no gastropub, but great 'cobs' , pies & pasties available with other light snacks. Credit cards not taken, but then it would be spoiled!

A lovely real ale pub that does a smashing sandwich too, and sells home-made chutney, bread and various other provisions. A very welcome pit stop for tired and thirsty hikers and bikers.

If only it were my local! Warm cosy & welcoming. 2 rooms with open fires, dog friendly. Great selection of regularly changing real ales. Home made food & bar snacks are delicious - wether it's a slab of cake or pork pie from the bar or a huge warming bowl of home made soup or a hot roast cob. Can't fault it

A friendly welcome from landlord and locals with good real ales, just how a village pub should be.I will definitely be visiting this pub again.

Probably one of the best traditional drinking pubs in the UK. Well worth a visit if you get chance. Excellent well kept reasonably priced beer, great guest beers, friendly landlord, landlady and locals !! Bar food of homemade fabulous quality. Whole pub spotlessly clean and its clear why they win awards.ooooh and your doggy is welcome and will most probably be offered a treat :)

Stopped off for a drink after walking in the local dales - definitely a drinkers pub - good selection of beers, dog friendly, interesting old decor with lots of local pictures to look at. Enjoy your pint!

Popped into this pub after a lovely walk in the Peaks. What a nice find! A great CAMRA pub, with good real ales £3.10 pint. It has a simple bar menu, but fantastically priced. A PROPER ham, not supermarket plastic stuff, cob for £2!!! Better value than Tesco! And add £1.20 for a load of great roast potatoes on the side!My partner had a hot roast pork and stuffing cob with roast potatoes £3.90. And I had the cheese platter £4.95. Served with homemade pickles. Sat in the beer garden as it was such a lovely day. The food was excellent, simple, good value, and just what we needed after a walk and washed down with some good local ale. What more can you want?!Seriously recommend this pub if you want a good pint and a quick light bite!

A proper pub that has not been destroyed with jukeboxes,laminated flooring or tables set for dinning.Blazing fires in each room.Hearty homemade food.Homemade chutneys and pickles for sale in the entrance.VERY dog friendly in the bar(no children allowed in here).Locals very friendly along with the landlord and his wife.Children welcome in the lounge to the left when you walk in.A must to visit when in the area.

Great small local pub serving excellent ales which was a pleasure to visit. Open fires provide a great atmosphere. You can even purchase local jams etc which are displayed in the entrance. Definitely worth a visit. Food is served which I cannot comment on because we only stopped off for a drink.

We visited the Peaks for New Year and went to The Flying Childers pub on two occasions. There was a good selection of beers and whiskey served up by friendly and welcoming bar staff. On New Year's Eve there was free food and the local people were friendly. We also sampled the home made soup at lunch time, which was absolutely delicious and perfect following a cold and rainy walk. This pub is highly recommended.

We came here for a few drinks on Saturday evening with friends and had a lovely time. There are two rooms, both with traditional pub decor. It was a quite place to chat and catch up with friends.There was a selection of good quality real ales and bar snacks. The pub has won numerous awards from CAMRA over the years and it is easy to see why.The locals were very friendly and accommodating. We are looking forward to returning again in the near future and trying the food.

Cannot comment on the food as we only had a drink however what we saw certainly looked tasty. Friendly people with a nice selection of real ales (Camra 2012 pub of the year) Really comfortable beer garden with plenty of shade if you want it. You can also pick up homemade jams and chutneys in here. Will be back