The Miners Standard in Derbyshire Dales

Absolutely love this little gem of a place!

Great food, friendly welcome and a total bargain to park the van for the night in the campsite.

Good pub nice village and lovely landlord and landlady

Fun evening with family and friends

Lovely pub staff friendly, food was great. We stayed in a camper. Showers warm. Toilets clean. Been coming here for years love it

In Matlock on holiday and fancied a nice country pub dinner. The moment we walked through the door we felt welcomed and was greeted by a few of the patrons who clearly love meeting and greeting new faces. This is a pleasant change. The Landlord was very friendly and we ordered drinks and Buffalo burger and onion rings. The food was lovely and the onion rings where truly huge. All in all I would recommend this pub to anyone visiting the area.

Homity pie mountain! Good beer in a great boozer

went here on the Sunday menu, pretty much everything was home made and tasted amazing. puddings were very good too. beer, cider and soft drinks were great aswell. nice country pub feel, great location and very good prices. very warm welcome, and very nicely kept pub. Will definitely be back for more and to try the other menu. dog friendly too

What a shame. We came here for a birthday meal - and we had a birthday to be remembered alright. What a mess! Two of our party were gluten free; when the starters arrived, one had regular bread in which was noticed by ourselves despite asking the waitress to confirm they were both gluten free. It was explained this was a computer fault; okay, fine, fair enough, I was a pub potwasher and waitress for 3 years and that can happen. Forgiven. Until our mains were brought out and one was given to the table next to us - the customer started eating - to which instead of making a fresh meal, it was slid across to our table after the other customer had already eaten a portion of it and had double dipped her fork. And the food itself? My. God. Are you looking for deep fried nachos completing an Olympic dive in oil? Chips so thoroughly limp the chef must have personally massaged each one before serving? Then this is the place. Such a disappointment, won’t be back.

An out of the way pub, with fantastic staff and a great atmosphere. And the food is delicious. Locals are a good laugh and very welcoming, too, A++

I use this pub as a stop over in my camper. Stayed a few times as the location and pub are good . I normally have a meal and the food is spot on . Friendly staff and recently opened a nice cafe which also serves great food . Definitely a regular favourite of mine

Stayed two minutes away from The Miners and made three visits for evening meals. We were not disappointed. Good food from a varied menu, served with a smile. The prices are very reasonable too.

We always visit when staying in the village. A great local pub with welcoming staff, dog friendly, pub grub and recently opened cafe. Camping there seems a popular option too. A happy go to place for us!

Excellent old pub, fabulous beer and food selection.

Stumbled on this pub when first arrived for our holiday and went on to have two amazing dinners. The pie, twice fried chips and gravy were sublime and with veg, the dishes were beautifully presented. Food orders were prompt and the hospitality was excellent; a lovely lady made such a wonderful fuss of our dog! Such a great, atmospheric pub. Keep up the good work!!

This review is for the cafe above the pub. Had breakfast there 2 days on the bounce and it didn't disappoint! El grando was absolute filth... triple everything. Added spam first time n fried bread the next day. Defo didn't do my arteries any good, but it was spot on. Coffees tasty too, and the ladies enjoyed the pancakes n veggie breakfasts. Busy wee place and the staff were lovely too!

Amazing food and service, shame sime customers can be rude and entitled, x

Great pub grub, large portions (the pies are super!) And great service. Proper beer too.

Great food in a very dog friendly pub. Just perfect.

Food was dreadful worst place ever eaten in my life, eating area smelt mouldy food was burnt. Sorry nothing nice to say about experience. - 5 stars.

Great pub, amazing food never fails to deliver great camp site to face 1st into Yr tent after a skin full of ale 🍺

What a gem of a place.Great food,log fires,warm welcome and reasonable prices what's not to like. Thank you to the owners ,staff and locals for making our stay so enjoyable. Stella n Dave Turner from Brum Back again in August 2024 same great welcome,food fab,met some great people who were also on holiday . Thanks again you made our stay even better . Stella n Dave from brum

Stopped here for Lunch, the food was really good and the kids meals were great. Would recommend stopping here!

This is a historic pub in a lovely location but I would say that the decor could probably do with some updating and furniture in the beer garden could certainly use a little maintenance. The staff were very friendly and did their best to help when we asked questions. However, I'm at a loss to explain the positive reviews for the food at this pub. Perhaps, the normal chef was on holiday...? I stopped here with some friends for a Sunday roast and unfortunately it was one of the worst roasts I've ever paid for. Firstly, the chef couldn't tell us the cut of pork he was cooking (we identified it as loin when it arrived), which rang warning bells but we'd already paid and sat down. The meat was dry, the gravy was gelatinous and only barely warm, the roast potatoes were rubbery, the mash turgid and powdery, the vegetables were overcooked and unseasoned and the yorkshire pudding was burnt. I'm not going to be extreme enough to say it was the worst roast I've ever had but I definitely struggle to recall the last time I've been served a meal that was so utterly disappointing.

Last visit was approx 18 years ago, but the food is still top notch, my wife had the Chicken Hartington, chicken breast in a Stilton creamy sauce with a slice of bacon, homemade chips and salad, I had from the specials board, lambs liver with bacon in onion gravy, mustard infused mash and seasonal vegetables, highly recommended, you don't see it very often in pubs.They also keep a lovely pint of Marstons Pedigree ale Campsite at the rear of pub for caravans, motorhomes and tents, also Bank Top cafe recently opened but not had chance to visit it yet, but menu looks great, dog friendly throughout, very helpful staff, well worth a try

Stopped on the camp site which is next to the pub. Great cafe and great pub.

Dropped in on passing found food good staff friendly and accommodating. Couple of ales on in bar. Quite busy but told how long wait would be for food which wasn't long. Would recommend and return if in area adain

We ate here after a walk in the area, nice local pub, great home cooked food. Service and atmosphere couldn't be faulted - would recommend a visit! Also has a cafe behind for breakfast which we went to the day after - just as good!

It was our first visit here to this lovely old pub, very cosy and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming and has a nice beer garden, we had a meal in the pub on one of our nights stay, we had fish and chips and it was very tasty, there is a cafe open above the pub from 7 am till 12. The campsite is very peaceful with lovely views and lots of walks that start nearby, the field is slopey in parts so we used our chocs. We would happily visit here again.

Stayed at the campsite, which is basic but does the job nicely (£1 per 2 minutes for the electric shower though). Didn't have food at the pub, though the specials board looked fancy. The beer was good, staff were friendly and there seemed to be a fair amount of locals for midweek, which is a good sign!

Not much to say other than, A brilliant little pub!. Wes was super welcoming and the food was on another level! They let us order half hour early as the chefs was already in which was nice as we was happy to wait till the kitchen opened. The atmosphere was top notch, the pub & facilities are exceptionally clean and well looked after. We camped here for £7 pp (kids are free) which is cheap in my opinion (showers are £1 coin run if you want one) and the views around the pub/field are so pretty. Enough space for easy 20+ campers/vans/ motor homes with a nice gap between them. The food and drink here is excellent value for money along with the camping. We will definitely be back in the future. Keep up the great work Wes and the team 👏

Took my dad for a breakfast. Definitely didn’t disappoint, the food was lovely as was the Bru! Service was with a smile and pleasant. Clean and very welcoming. Definitely recommend.

Good beer traditional pub with good food.

The pub & cafe are 100% food ,staff etc The star rating of 4 was due to glamping

Lovely Peak District pub and campsite. Very friendly regulars and staff. Folk music combo even turned up ad hoc on my visit. Great food and atmosphere.

Bank Top Cafe ,superb food ,top service,we will certainly be coming again .

Did a walk around robin hood stride and Elton . Finished walk here for a group chat Popular pub as camping at rear and vintage cars and bikes meet here

Very busy little pub, not a great menu for glutenfree, chilli or curry! The other food looked nice, if you want to eat here book a table!

Staying the night on the campsite, I decided to have the dinner in the pub. It is a cozy and welcoming place. I ordered the Steak and Ale pie and I was not dissapointed, the portion sizes are huge, it was also one of the best pies I have had. The staff behind the bar and serving the food are all friendly and attentive. On a side note I had breakfast in the recently opened cafe and this did not dissapoint as well, portion sizes dont stop at dinner.

This is a double review based on two visits. My first visit was with my son when we came up to Winster. Food is excellent, beer is phenomenal, welcome is astounding, accommodation is great and now that the new cafe exists then things have got even better if that is possible!!

Lovely local pub just a few minutes walk from our holiday cottage, busy with locals and visitors. Serve basket meals Friday and Saturday, we had the scampi and Cornish pasty with chips both tasty and enjoyed with a couple of glasses of wine. If we return to Winster for a weekend break again will definitely be visit again.

We walked up from our cottage in Winster. Great atmosphere sitting in front of the fire. Food was hearty. Fabulous.

Really lovely pub in an 'out of the way' location, good food, great staff. I stayed on the campsite for 3 nights... it did have a slope but some areas are less so. Toilets and wash up area spotlessly clean. It is basic but it had all I needed and nothing I didn't! Happy to return.

Aggressive drunks who can't handle there pop

Three sections; Campsite, Cafe, Pub. Campsite. 5 star. £7 a person. Water and toilet waste included. Hot shower £1 for 2 mins. Free toilets. Hot water and sinks for pot washing. Flat hardstanding and sloping grass area. Gated with a code. Quiet and beautifully rural. Cafe. 5 star. £9.95 we had a Standard Vegetarian Breakfast.. it was NOT standard..🤣.. huge. Vegan delicious meat like sausages, 2 toast, roast mini spud pieces, 2 eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and a spinach tomato fry.. excellent value. Hot drinks teas £2.95, soy latte around £3.25. Lovely staff, friendly and helpful. The cafe is like a luxury lounge, warm, clean, modern, inviting.. Pub. 5 star. Only had drinks. Again staff lovely. Good prices, very popular... Couldn't fault anything. Highly recommended..🙏

The BEST burger I’ve ever had in my life. They tailored a meal to suit me that wasn’t on the menu, super friendly, fab price, and oh my god the burger I can’t get over it. Get the burger. Pleaseeeee

Best place in the Peak District to grab a pint and something to eat with the best staff. Would recommend 5/5

Having read the reviews before we went we were looking forward to our meal. Unfortunately we did not have the same experience as most others. We ordered quite quickly as we had two children with us. The orders for the two tables behind us were mixed up, the one to the side had a child’s meal brought - the child was already eating his meal! After about 45 minutes I asked when we’d be served our food (as by then the tables around us had all got their food). The lady behind the bar went and checked in the kitchen who told her our food had already been sent!! Definitely not. We then had to explain our order and it did arrive 15 minutes later. The food was ok but I would say it was expensive for what it was - our double cooked chips were squares of potato so it didn’t even come as described. Very disappointing

APPALLING! Service non-existent! 14 of us pre booked for a family meal. We had to pre order. Arrived on time and shown to out table. An hour and 15 minutes later still had no food although we were told at least twice that it was on its way. Eventually ONE vegetarian meal arrived and that was cold! We gave up and decided to leave. And just to make matters worse, one of our party on the way back from the toilets witness two members of staff high-fiving because the large party was leaving and it wouldn’t be as busy!!!

Big servings and all was very tasty.

Really friendly staff and the food was great, fish and chips were superb🍻👍

It was a friends wedding and the staff really looked after them.

Lovely country pub with camping field.

Nice place to camp stay. Nice pub. Cafe. Good facilities only £7 a night. Would go back again.

Excellent service and food. Recommend the bangers and mash, first class.

What a cracking find this pub is. Just on the outskirts of Winster a lovely village in the Peak District. The Marstons Pedigree was pulled perfectly by the young friendly gentleman who served us. Plenty of space to sit outside and jn the rear field there's a campsite too. The food was great. We both had a burger which was tasty and came with fries and onion rings which were delicious! Dogs were welcomed and the locals very chatty. Will definitely be returning.

Great local pub. Very friendly staff. Excellent food

Nice pub. Lovely service and tasty food. We had dinner outside looking at the sunset. It was perfect 💓

Nice stop while out on a ride. Cash and card accepted

The pub was nice, we had an ale. So, I cannot comment on the food. We stayed at the campsite, it was very minimum, just a prking lot and toilets&showers, and it is ok compared to what you pay. But the showers were too short. One pound for 1.5 minutes, and you spend 30 sec to adjust the water temperature. So you need at least 2 pounds to a short shower. I think this needs to be improved.

What a amazing place been a few times make us feel so welcome brilliant camp site the staff is brilliant can't wait to go again. Thank you for such a amazing weekend 💕 xx love fatlad (road jokers)

Ok as a pub but the campsite is appalling, facilities dirty, wouldn’t go again booked a few nights but went after two…..

Traditional country pub, great for walkers, dogs and locals alike. Good range of beers, good food and great staff! It keeps on giving! Love the place. Best chips in ages!

Great pub with fantastic beers and great service, food is spot on and fab value, best we've tried 👌

Wow, this pub just keeps getting better. Myself and two friends had done a walk to Birchover and returned to Winster to our favourite pub The Miners Standard made famous by a local author who calls it The Spinning Jenny. All three of us had the Owen Taylor Bangers and Mash best sausage I have ever had. This was helped down with a local brew from Aldwark Artisan Ales. We spent the afternoon with the great locals and the landlord even took time out of his busy day to have a chat. If you are looking for a proper pub and let's be honest they are a dying breed and certainly of this quality then the Miners Standard is that pub. A big thank you to the great staff who made our great day possible. we will be back

Great food, friendly locals, and cold beer everything you could want in a pub.

Excellent old pub, good selection of Ales, lots of history.

Really lovely cosy pub. Had lunch here with our two kids. We were served delicious hearty food and the staff and regulars were delightful.

I am over from the States and enjoy the PEAK DISTRICT. The pub is charming and the staff and the locals were very friendly. I ordered a sirloin steak and asked for it to be rare it was spot on and could not fault it. I followed it up with a reasonably priced Cheese board with a great selection. What was supposed to be a meal and a pint? Turned into quite a session so I ended up walking to my B and B in the village. The landlady and landlord joined our group which I thought was a nice touch. This is one you need to visit you wont be disappointed I promise.

Had a lovely meal last night at the miners standard. We are staying in Winster for the weekend and walked there with our dog, to meet old friends. Food was fantastic, all the staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was warming of a village pub. Highly recommended to others.

This is by far my favourite pub in Derbyshire. Authentic pub atmosphere, log fires, good beer and the best Sunday lunch ever. Good quality meat and delicious Yorkshire puds. They were happy to accommodate my no onion/leek allergy. We’ll be back! 5 stars for you (oh and very friendly staff too)

Enjoyed a lovely meal. Excellent quality and very generous portions. Highly recommend

Food was absolutely amazing and the service was brilliant 10/10

I like porter or stout not much choice mainly light beer and larger

We went for my wife’s birthday. The meal was amazing the portion size generous and the staff were friendly. The owners were so pleasant and made us very welcome. The atmosphere was lovely just what you would expect from a country pub! Would definitely recommend and I’m sure will probably end up camping there in the summer. 👍

Great pub with well kept beer and nice food. Superb service. Overall relaxing atmosphere.

A lovely little pub in the Derbyshire Dale's. Friendly and caring staff with great food options!

Had a fabulous night. The food we ordered was simply to die for. We found the staff excellent and the young lad behind the bar was so courteous nothing was too much trouble he even helped me to our table with our drinks. Our meal was pipping hot and served very presentable so well done the kitchen staff. If you are looking for an olde worldly pub with a great atmosphere and equally great food the Miner Standard is the pub. They also have a Peak District Author who drinks in there so I believe a lot of the characters in the books are local. Check it out I'm sure you won't be disappointed

Very welcoming from the hosts, the food was piping hot when it arrived and was very tasty. Reasonably priced fayre. Clean toilets which is a rarity.. One concern I have is the step inside the entrance. Yes, it's a old building and this was the design back in the day but while I was dining there was quite a few stumbles down the step. There is a notice (mind the step) on the entrance door in the middle of the Christmas wreath so warning is given although I'd guess emphasis is looking at the wreath.. I can see a nasty fall occurring in the future. I don't have an answer to the problem, I hope someone else does. Nice to see the fire lit, always creates a nice atmosphere especially on a cold December day. Will definitely be returning

Love this place ! Absolutely excellent service. Dog friendly, lots of lovely beers, roaring fires and great food. We’ll be back

Hefty portion of cheese & onion pie on chunky chips. Real gravy!

Great place, good value, friendly, would have 5* if they had a few more beers (dark ones!😉)

Really nice food and friendly staff. Lovely pub.

Great chips. We wanted the pork pie but they had run out which was a shame but had a nice sandwich instead

Expensive beer , no keg bitters, only cask ales n some lager.

Fantastic meal, great atmosphere. Perfect.

The pub itself is quaint and the customers and staff are so lovely.. the downside was our Sunday lunch.. dried up, Luke warm. Hard vegetables, flat Yorkshire pudding and not very nice, we were really disappointed after hearing lovely reviews. For £16 for Sunday lunch we expected a lot more. Gravy was nice!!

Yesterday we called in, 25 Muddy and tired, Manchester, Ramblers. Lovely warm environment in every way. By arrangement, they let us park our coach in their large car park. good atmosphere good value we will certainly come here again

Brilliant - everything you want from a traditional pub, landlady (I presume) was exceptional, super friendly and really knows her beer! Make sure you stop here for a pint or two

We stayed in a lovely cottage in Winster, and decided to try out the local. The service was spot on and the food was really nice. My teenage son loves a massive burger and he wasn't disappointed. Highly recommend the buffalo burger, fish was tasty too.

Great find. Sunday roast was exceptional. Staff were spot on. The barmaid had the patience of a saint putting up with my dog! Even met David icke in here. Great experience 🫡

Great little pub with incredible food! The buffalo burger was massive and delicious.

Warm welcome, lovely atmosphere. Proper pub! Good beer and wonderful food. Highly recommend.

Camped here in October for two nights. Tent area is slipped (damn you Peak District), and was soft underfoot due to recent heavy rainfall. Bar food and drinks were excellent, along with two fires to warm up frozen campers. We managed to park our motorbikes inside the locked gate on a gravel area (grass too soft for this late in the year). Great place to base your visit to the Peaks. Recommended.

The food was fine, beef was tasty and tender, pastry nice and crumbly, the double cooked chips were good , plentiful and hot, the peas were from frozen. The beer was excellent, from a local brewery. The pub was pretty empty yo begon with, but it soon filled up and the atmosphere came to life. I think I might have gone on a bad day; lots of other reviews say how friendly and warm the staff are, that wasn't my experience, but we all have off days don't we.

Would have rated it higher if I wasn't greeted by local drunken yobs in the doorway. Only went in for some food. Tripped over the step on the way in only to be heckled by the local joker. Then waited at the bar to ask if there was a restaurant. Comedian overheard me and started laughing at us, saying "restaurant?! You must be joking". Horrific atmosphere. We left immediately and went elsewhere.

Great pie, great chips, very good beer. welcoming atmosphere friendly staff and management

We had a fantastic time camping for the bank holiday weekend. The staff, landlord and landlady are lovely the food looked amazing. The beer was good at a good price for where it is. Will be back thank you to all working hard a the place.

Called in middle of afternoon, lovely place, good find!

Good beer great food had meat pie GREAT CHIPS and peas olde worlde atmosphere but well kept even tho work was going on. plenty of parking, even has a camping and caravaning site attached and hotel rooms inside. all in all a good experience.