The Grouse Inn in Derbyshire Dales

What a lovely pub. So nice to see a banks pub up north. Had an amber shandy. Some top afternoon grub and a lovely view to accompany it all. Would recommend for all you walkers. Great views and a perk it's on route!

Great little pub with good food

A nice pub with good views and decent food. However, I really think they should re-evaluate their policy of not letting children into the main bar area. We came here in the middle of a walk a couple of Sundays ago with our three year old, and my 8 month pregnant sister, at lunchtime. I’d tried to book the day before but was told they didn’t take bookings and we’d be fine just showing up. The back room, in which children are allowed, was full, but there was a nice table which would have seated us all comfortably in the main bar area. We were told, however, that children were not allowed in that room and also that there was an hour wait on food. We therefore had no choice but to sit outside for an hour waiting for food with a three year old in the freezing cold (it was a two hour walk back to the car and we were hungry). When I asked if an exception could be made as it was so cold and she was so little, I was told no and that the policy was to protect the carpet from mess. I cannot believe that a country pub, which caters largely to families on walks in Longshaw has such an unfriendly policy towards families and children. It feels extremely unwelcoming and old-fashioned, especially as they know that it is not as if people on walks have a choice of pubs to go to. (I can understand city pubs having no children policies if that is their vibe, but this is the first time I’ve encountered a country pub at Sunday lunchtime not letting children into a dining area of the pub). Visitors don’t care about the carpet, but they care about a friendly atmosphere and not being excluded simply for having children. We certainly won’t be coming here again, which is a shame.

Lovely pub with a roaring fire for cold walkers/climbers on an autumn evening. Excellent food and nice atmosphere.

A lovely traditional feeling pub serving some great food. And in a great place to head out walking too!

Nice quirky small pub, 2 Aspall ciders for under a tenner. Bargain!

Nov 2024. Pie portion size now massively reduced. £17 for a very medium portion. What was great is now a rip off. Not what you want after a long walk. Such a shame. Will go elsewhere.

I love this lovely busy pub with amazing pies after a decent walk.

Such a lovely pub for a pre birthday meal

Good food, good beer, good service.

Lovely pub and many great meals to choose from

one of my favourite go to places for a well priced meal with a beautiful and great beer 🍺

Great place to stop in the middle of a walk, they even provide overshoes if you have muddy boots. Very cosy with log fires. Food was good, proper portions. Many dishes you can choose to have a smaller portion. Beer was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Was very busy. Sunday lunch. Half hour wait for food but because so popular!

Lovely lunch, beer was excellent, atmosphere convivial what else do you need for a perfect lunch.

I don't think this pub takes table bookings so on a sunny Sunday in October it is inundated with walkers like us wanting lunch. We were disappointed to be turned away this time. I think they struggle for staff, but the food is plentiful and delicious pub grub. Just got to take pot luck!

Excellent views. Food and beer choices a bit limited, but what we had was good. I would definitely come back.

After a good 4 hours walking with our 3 dogs we stumbled upon The Grouse Inn So we decided to have dinner and drinks. We went in the front door to be met by a sign saying 'no dogs or children, use back door' Went to the back door to be met by a sign saying 'no dogs or children' So i asked the waiter where I could go, he said I couldn't take my dogs inside as they had a big table of people in 'the dog friendly bit' Luckily it wasn't raining so we sat out side. I ordered my drinks and asked about food. Was told I needed to hurry as the restaurant closes at 2pm, so we rushed our order to the barman. The bloke behind me was told he needed to hurry as the restaurant closes at 2:15 😱 Believe it or not, the bloke behind him was told to hurry as the restaurant closes at 2:30. 😂 Anyway, my fish and chips tasted like they'd been warned up most of the day, no matter how much tartar sauce, salt, vinegar and ketchup I put on, it was absolutely tasteless. There wasn't any check back to see if the food was ok. The only time the came back was to clear the table. 1st and last time eating at The Grouse Inn The only good thing about the place was the barman was too busy telling everyone to hurry up with their orders, he forgot to charge me for 2 pints of San Miguel. 😀😀👍🏻

Went at 2 o'clock Sunday, they had run out of 80 percent of the menu , no Sunday lunches !

Having looked at the reviews and taken a lot of trouble to find the Grouse as the post code on the website doesn't take you to the correct location. When we arrived with our dog we were directed to the bar / restaurant area allowing dogs and children then being allowed to chose our own table of , was fine at the time there were two largish parties at two other tables one of about 12 persons including several children. We sat at our table which had the empty glasses in place from the previous occupants. Having chosen our meals inc starters and mains which were ordered at the bar returned to the table. The starters arrived and were eaten but the empty glasses from the previous occupa ts remained. Layer the mains arrived and again were consumed but the empty glasses remains which also meant that the table had not been cleaned or sanitised either. The situation was now becoming the joke of the evening and where we might have mentioned the situation to staff we wanted to see which departed the table first us or the glasses. It was us!!! We were not alone in the debacle of un cleared tables. The large party of 12 self cleared the used crockery from the main course ro make way for their desserts. This was placed on an unoccupied table which at best was only partially cleared by the time that we departed. Regarding the food we both had different choices amd unfortunately we both left a substantial part of our meals as on the evening the food offering was barely adequate. We had eaten out for the last ten evenings and we both honestly agreed that it was the worst meal we had had on this trip. On our experience that evening we are surprised that the current rating of 4.5 had been achieved when compared to other establishments in the area.

Been quiet a few times food always excellent.

Fantastic country pub with wonderful home made food. I cannot recommend the food enough. The staff are friendly, really help and accommodating our every need. We will definitely come again.

Friendly and efficient service in this old-style pub. Comfy, cosy, relaxed atmosphere. We visited around 6.30 pm on a weekday evening.

Wasn't open in the middle of a blazing hot afternoon in August so can't give it a good review.

Lovely pub. At lunchtime lots of walkers, but a large car park too. Good range of drinks, very nice menu, seating inside and out, fantastic views.

How lucky were we, just driving past and saw this place! Loads of parking, great location and views, wide range of beers and super tasty food (& superb specials). Really impressed by the team working there who were so busy but always really polite and helpful (+ all really young/ am I getting old).

Popped in for a quick post climbing pint. Friendly staff and a nice place to have a drink with friends. If you are nearby please do call in. We need to keep pubs like this alive.

What a lovely little cosy pub to relax after our long walk

It was a welcome stop , mid walk , but very expensive.

Having had a nice hike near Hathersage, we wanted a nice country pub, dog friendly, between there and home (Leek, Staffordshire) The staff are friendly, the food was tasty, garlic mushroom starter each for us both, scampi for myself and a pie from the specials board for my partner. They serve small portions for the majority of their mains if you've not got a large appetite. The views from the outside sitting area overlooking the Derbyshire dales is another positive. 100% recommend a visit and we will definitely return at some point.

Friendly staff and fast service. Loved that that had a smaller portion options. Perfect for a mid hike stop off!

Country pub. Happy for booted walkers to visit. Serves meals from a fairly substantial menu. Log fire in wintertime.

Great mid-walk stop for food & beer. Great views if outside, pleasant atmosphere inside with friendly staff. Never been disappointed.

Lovely pub, fantastic geraniums in the sun room.

Visited this pub twice in 2 weeks and both times the Bank’s bitter was off, cloudy, flat and tasted rancid ! One mouthful was enough, the bar man offered an alternative but the farmers blonde wasn’t much better , so opted for the safer option of a bottled cider from the fridge Cellar/ ale management really needs sorting at this pub

Amazing home cooked food, great prices, lovely staff always welcoming and helpful, definitely worth the drive out... highly recommended!!

Great, friendly service, lovely food and a fantastic view. Will visit again.

Nipped in for a pint and some crisps whilst on a walk this time. Barmaid was smiley and friendly. Have eaten here previously too and it was good

Nothing flash. Just a good honest pub. Bit rough round the edges but in a good way. It's the way pubs should be in my opinion. Young lads behind bar could do with stepping up little but at are friendly enough. Limited choice on menu but the pie is fantastic. Actually if they just served pie and chips I think it'd still be good. Proper walkers/runners pub. Oh 1 more thing to mention. Website says that 9pm food stops. It's actually 8 ish..

Sandra and Jeff (myself) visited the Grouse on Tuesday 18/6/24 we were very pleased with the excellent service and the meal we both had was lovely. It is certainly on our visit again list.

Lovely friendly pub in a nice setting with great views from their terrace.

Nice stop for lunch, when on a long walk, great service and delish food.

Was a lovely place to stop half way through our walk. I have no idea how the staff coped inside in the heat but they were lovely and we got some nice chips to set us up for the last part of our walk :)

Local pub for local people. Great atmosphere, great food, great pints, great views.

Great place for a Sunday roast after an equally great walk. Dogs welcome outside on the terrace.

Great pub to have a Sunday dinner at. We sat in their beer garden enjoying a beef pie and an pale. Views are stunning!

Stopped for a quick drink on a sunny day after a walk in the Longshaw estate

Stopped here mid walk gor a refreshing pint of Wainwrights. Lovely pub with lots of outdoor seating with great views of White Edge and the surrounding area. Has clean toilets and is a good place to stop for refreshments. Serves food which looked great. Was busy so bit of a wait for service but was very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

Arrived to this place half way through our walk. Really friendly staff that were very hospitable. Didn’t have food but lovely atmosphere and very welcoming

Draft Banks Amber, just right on a Peaks Walk

Stopped off for a hot drink and lunch on a walk, no dogs allowed in the front bar only the back bar, which is fine but this only accessible via the side with steps or ramp and an extremely dangerous handrail which is not fit for purpose! Once in the back bar you then have to go to the front bar to order, not ideal to leave your dog when on your own. Decided against ordering food due to the staffs rudeness, one older lady in particular. Final note the toilets reminded me of the old outside school toilets, two cubicles and one sink with paper towels and a pedal bin that was broken, very cold and draughty. Needless to say I won't be returning in a hurry

Country pub with lovely food nice chilled atmosphere great service great value for money

Super nice pub in Derbyshire. Still very traditional pub. Serves food at the pub tables which is very good and great value but still feels more like a pub than a restaurant. Super friendly. Open fire. Dogs welcome. Greta area for walking, rock climbing and cycling.

Lovely after a brilliant ridge walk. Fantastic pedigree and good value honest pub food. Pleased to be back. Again. And again.

Lad behind bar was polite and helpful, enjoyed my meal, perfect portions.

Stopped in for a pot of tea and a beer after walking out from the National Trust carpark to White Edge loop Friendly service. Reasonable view from the outside tables. Nice beer.

Just had the most amazing meal after 6.5 mile walk along Froggatts Edge. My husband had the day’s special Chicken, mushroom and leek pie and I had the muddle meats salad (chicken and ham) both were delicious. Followed by our favourite summer berries pavlova which was so light and delicious. Why does nobody make Pavlovas anymore 😞. We will definitely be returning. Thank you

Always a warm welcome at the Grouse. Any time of year the staff will do their best to fit you into a popular walkers pub. Great food and the beers are kept well.

Surprised we were able to get a table on Sunday lunchtime. Drink and food was very good. Service was friendly and pretty quick. Good place to stop while on a walk.

Nice relaxed vibe, great food great service

Little in way of vegan or vegetarian options.

Stopped for a quick drink as a pit stop during a walk. Busy pub, didn’t order any food but the menu was a decent price, we sat outside on the patio which was a nice sun trap.

Amazing pie and chips, couldn't have asked for it to be higher quality food, just wished the portions were bigger 😂

Great location for lunch after a walk with dogs. Friendly staff but slow to bring food and then the quality was variable - nice pies and fish & chips but seafood chowder at £18 was disappointing.

Great spot for a pint after a walk on the moors

Excellent pub grub, great prices, no pretences.

Excellent all round. Smaller but adequate meals available for those with smaller appetites!

Perfect for a drink and bite to eat. Nice open fireplace to warm up and dry out in front of

The homemade Steak and Ale pie I always have when I go here is absolutely amazing and very tasty the staff and atmosphere of this place is perfect. I highly recommend this place

Very nice cosy pub, excellent food and friendly staff. Fully enjoyed our time and food here when we visited a few weeks ago

Lunch out today with a friend, making three different choices. All excellent in every way. 'Small' lunch was more than adequate. I wouldn't have identified any of our lunches as Small if I hadn't known! Thank you Grouse Staff.

The pub's appeal is hindered by a consistently unwelcoming experience, particularly due to the condescending behaviour of one of the lady staff members. This has made me hesitant about frequenting the establishment despite being a local resident, as I know many others feel the same way in our area. She is rude, condescending and unwelcoming. I, my friends and family will not be returning. Such a shame. It’s a shame, as with a welcoming staff and good hospitality this place would be perfect. She is simply not suited for a customer service role.

Lovely place to stop off for a quick drink or something to eat while you're out walking. Decent food with good size portions

A busy rural pub serving good quality food.

Bar staff were cheerful. Beer was good. Brilliantly situated at a start finish to a 10km walk.

Lovely pub in a great location. Warm fire, lovely beer and food. Absolutely perfect after a windy walk.

Just called in for a couple of pints on Sunday lunch. Very busy. The steak pie smelled delicious. Intend to go there one weekday lunchtime for pie!

Best Roast dinner I've had in a pub ever..just like home. Relaxed dog friendly perfect end to day after a lovely walk

Lovely food and nice fire but draught from door each time it opened

Great place for a very tasty Sunday lunch with very reasonable prices. Favourite place for us to go when out walking on curbar and froggat edge's

Steak pie capital of the world 🌎

Always a warm welcome after a good ride out on the moors

My son and stopped at The grouse inn for some lunch on our walks around the peak District. I had muddled meats salad and my son had vegetable soup which he loved. There was a roaring fire and a lovely welcome to the wet and windy weather. Lovely little find.

Nice place for a drink after a long hike

Just stopped for a drink here half way on a walk. The food looks delicious.

Excellent value lunch, good beer, friendly staff. Perfect after a long walk.

Lovely old pub set in a fantastic location in the heart of the Peak District . Food is excellent and a good selection of beers available.

Good food and walkers pub, bar lady is very sturn though

I don't know what's happened here since our last visit in July, but the food has really gone downhill in terms of quality and cooking. Same menu, same price, different and poorer options on plate. Shame, as we liked it here.

We didn't have food, but, the service, atmosphere and location was fantastic.

Only had a drink, but it was a very pleasant place to take a break on our walk

My favourite pub in the peaks! Lovely food and beer, and a stunning view with always friendly people with doggos that my pup loves to play with :)

Fantastic staff, incredible food. Definitely coming here again. A welcoming dog friendly, relaxed place. Great view too.

I enjoyed a lot the short time in the Grouse.

Amazing services and lovely food!

Lovely countryside pub with outside seating with fantastic views over Derbyshire.

Went with my Son whilst out cycling. Lovely place

Great food. Prices reasonable. Sometimes a bit of a wait. Don’t provide butter and some other standard condiments without asking.

Love this place. Had a delicious Yorkshire pudding with veg and stilton sauce and ice cream sundae after whilst looking out over the peaks

Lovely food after our work walk. The pub is really lovely and had a round table to fit all 8 of us.