The Okeover Arms in Derbyshire Dales

The service was very poor. We waited over an hour for our mains whilst they all rushed around despite the restaurant not being busy. The servers were inattentive to the point they charged us extra for food we didn’t order; asked if we could see the pudding menu but never came back over to take our order. Despite all this the food was good.

We stayed for a quick getaway and loved it, we had a friendly welcome at check in, the room was clean and cosy. This is a very dog friendly place, with a doggy menu. The food was lovely and the service was top notch, one guy even offered to carry our drinks to the beer garden while he was outside before his shift started. Perfect location to explore the surrounding area and a fantastic walk to dovedale right on the doorstep. Perfect!! Thank you for a lovely stay ❤️ 🐾

Great location, amazing food. Me and my best mate had an overnight stay, 3 course meal and breakfast in the morning. Great location for exploring the area for walks,villages and Alton Towers. We checked in and we had a room facing a field of sheep at the front which was lovely. Our room was cosy and had a highland cow theme, bed was really comfy. The usual tea and coffee making facilities, ensuite bathroom, TV. We had a tree course meal in the evening each and each dish was full of flavour. The atmosphere for a Friday evening was busy but calm, really nice vibe. The warm white lighting and the decor with the painted map of the area on the wall added to the feel. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our breakfast the next morning was spot on. We both went for the full English, tea and orange juice.

Great location, amazing food. Me and my best mate had an overnight stay, 3 course meal and breakfast in the morning. Great location for exploring the area for walks,villages and Alton Towers. We checked in and we had a room facing a field of sheep at the front which was lovely. Our room was cosy and had a highland cow theme, bed was really comfy. The usual tea and coffee making facilities, ensuite bathroom, TV. We had a tree course meal in the evening each and each dish was full of flavour. The atmosphere for a Friday evening was busy but calm, really nice vibe. The warm white lighting and the decor with the painted map of the area on the wall added to the feel. The staff were friendly and attentive. Our breakfast the next morning was spot on. We both went for the full English, tea and orange juice. We would stay again.

Such good service and a lovely roast. Accommodated a group of 16 flawlessly. Thank you!

First time I have stayed over in a campervan and the food was excellent highly recommended

Absolutely fantastic food and great hospitality couldn't recommend them enough

Stopped here for lunch. A quaint pub with a cozy atmosphere and great service and chef. Lots of parking. Beautiful area.

Couldn’t fit us in for food until 8:30pm so obviously a very popular place. They allow stopovers in campervans/motorhomes (4/5 allowed so phone in advance) as long as you eat in the pub. Food was amazing and really good portion sizes too. Staff were very attentive too. It’s a dog friendly place and they also have a good size beer garden. They do breakfasts too. Did a lovely walk along the River Dove up to Thorpe Cloud and the stepping stones the following morning. Many thanks to all of the staff, not forgetting the chefs and kitchen staff too 👍

Gorgeous takeaway on Saturday evening. Easy ordering, delicious food & very good value as obviously extremely fresh! Would recommend.

Food was great, location great but the real standout performers were all the staff who were incredibly friendly, attentive and helpful.

Fantastic Family Meal at The Oakover Arms! We had a brilliant family meal tonight at The Oakover Arms, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! The Indian dishes were absolutely delicious—full of rich flavors, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff making sure everything was just right. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service we received. Highly recommend The Oakover Arms for anyone looking for a great meal in a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

We are local and were aware that the pub had been taken over. It is quite dark and cold. I had an Indian grill which for me lacked the charcoal taste and it did go cold very fast. My wife had the pie which was OK. We took some cake home to gave with a cuppa tea, very dry not good at all. Over all food was ok, room was cold and its over priced.

Sunday Roast was fabulous. Couldn't choose what meat we wanted so opted for two (beef & pork). We got 3 generous thick slices of each, accompanied by mash, real roasties, roast carots and parsnips, gravy and a fresh large yorky. The veg was a shared bowl and we ordered 3 sides which was £10 extra but we wanted collie cheese but added stuffing and pigs n blankets for good measure. It was all delicious!! More pricey than your average spend but sometimes it's worth splashing out for quality.

Recommended to stop in for food after walking in the area. Didn’t seem to have anywhere near enough staff on, and as a result we ordered drinks and had the menu explained to us, but sat waiting for a crazy amount of time to actually order any food. Eventually we just paid for the drinks and left, I don’t personally feel like it’s up to the customers to chase the staff to persuade them to let us spend our money. A group came in after us and were loud and demanding which I appreciate doesn’t help, but just because you’re a table of two who aren’t causing a fuss doesn’t mean you should be marginalised. Really disappointing considering all of the good reviews.

Lovely country pub. Incredibly friendly service with good food and good beer. Son had pork, wife had vegetarian, I had the beef.

Food, service and staff brilliant and dog friendly. Food excellent and they do a fantastic curry. Recommend anyone to visit.

The location is great as long as you are happy to walk out, it took it around 30 mins over fields to get in to Ashbourne, we were giving a very detailed map from the hotel and it was easy to follow. On the way home we came the road way which is much flatter. The hotel itself was fabulous, your dogs are treated like royalty and the staff were all really great, very knowledgeable about the menu and local area. The butter chicken is the nicest I have ever tasted and the breakfasts are freshly cooked with local quality foods. The rooms are comfy and quiet. We will return.

My friend and I went here for a few beers and whisky’s last night and will be back with our partners to try the food. The two guys running/serving at the pub were fantastic, real gents, friendly, helpful and welcoming. The space was nice and cosy, spotlessly clean, not too cluttered. Good selection of whisky, great pint of Guinness and although we didn’t have anything to eat the menu looked good, the roof looked great and the comments from the dinning customers were all very positive. Curry night on a Tuesday looked especially inviting. We’ll be back. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼✊✊🏻

It's a nice village pub with two wood burning stoves, flagstone floor, local beers, hearty food, dog friendly, child friendly. In other words like many other pubs in the Peak District. The big surprise is the menu. As well as the pub classics (cottage pie, fish & chips etc) there is a very extensive range of specialist Indian dishes. And it's not the standard Indian take-away menu. These are unique dishes carefully created by a chef who is enthusiatic about his family's home cooking. We had Adjwain Fish Curry, Aubergine & Fenugreek Masala, Tarka Daal and Jeera Rice. All perfectly cooked and beautifully spiced. This is high quality big city curry in a remote rural village.

Had a wonderful meal. Very happy with the menu and quality of the food. Great friendly service and really reasonably priced.

We went for breakfast and it was fantastic food thanks you. we will definitely be returning

Absolutely superb!! Highly recommended and well-worth the visit. The OA is our new go-to for eat-in and take-away Indian cuisine.

The toms are warm and beds are very comfortable. All the staff were superb and looked after me as a solo traveller . The beer is well looked after and the food is good quality. The Indian menu is some of the best food I’ve had in quite sine time.

Wonderful, lovely, and charming staff. Spectacular Indian cuisine paired with really good traditional pub food. Excellent wine list with some really interesting choices for those who like to try something new. We came for lunch and it was good we booked for dinner as well.

Stopped off here on an Ashbourne/Thorpe/Tissington Trail circular walk. Friendly welcome and outstanding food. I had an Indian starter and main which was delicious. Dog friendly too.

Food options good, food portions big. Lots of Indian food options but also more standard pub food options too. Husband had the paneer which was so tasty. I had the burger, which you can understand how it’s won awards. Family and dog friendly. Children’s food options good too. Kids said the park was best pub park they’d been in - even had a sand pit but covered for the winter. Clean and inviting. Would recommend if walking in the peaks!

Visited New Year's Eve 2024, fantastic service and delicious food.

Fantastic New Years Eve 2024. Had a lovely meal, the staff were brilliant and our golden Labrador dog was treated like royalty.

Great little bistro pub so more for food than casual drinks (though the beers are spot on). Fantastic welcome/service from Mark and team. Worth booking in advance. Spacious car park with some outside seating and lovely playground stuff. Great countryside.

We stayed in our motorhome in the car park Friday night. Had a wonderful curry with pickle tray which was to die for. Great service and very welcoming. We woke up peckish and decided to get the Okeover breakfast, OMG it was easily the best breakfast we have ever eaten. All amazing quality produce and will be returning. Can't rate highly enough.

After walking for over an hour in the driving rain with our two dogs, the sight of this pub was very welcome, even more so when we saw the sign outside saying “muddy boots and dirty paws welcome” ….which certainly described us. We were made to feel more than welcome with somewhere to hang out wet dog coats and offered a dog bed next to our table, although our Labrador preferred the fireside…. The food was fantastic, service was timely and a very pleasant experience was had by us all. Special shout out to the fish gouchons and pork belly bite starters - very yummy. After pleasantly chatting to the owner about dogs/food/drink/xmas etc we mentioned we had to make a move before dark as we were a little concerned that our arthritic 9yo Labrador may struggle a bit after slipping on the ice earlier in the day so we started to get ready to go. Once our Labrador got up from the fireside limping heavily the owner only offered to drive us back to our cabin in her 4x4. Which we happily accepted and were very relieved to get Rosie home. I still can’t quite believe how hospitable, friendly and kind we found the owner and staff of this establishment. It gives me great pleasure in recommending them and also restores my faith that such nice caring people do still exist. Thank you so much, Graham, Elise, Rosie and Tanna. x

Great stopover close to Ashbourne centre only couple miles drive away beautiful food and reasonable priced friendly staff manager made us welcome dog friendly yes great stop over.

Stayed for sunday roast after a long walk

Delicious Sunday lunch and service

Found this gem of a pub today. Excellent service, varied menu, great food. This has to be the most welcoming place and it couldn't have been more dog friendly with beds, treats and bowls of filtered water provided. Definitely on our "return to" list. Thank you.

Met up with a friend here and it was an excellent choice. Thought it might have been a pub trying to do Indian food, but two Asian chefs produced excellent dishes. Lovely food and a very welcoming pub. Could quite easily have eaten most on the menu, which is very rarely the case! We shall return!

Stopped here whilst on a van journey across the UK. We picked this place largely in hopes of staying the night in the carpark and the staff were very welcome and happy for us to do this. We also picked this pub in particular as we saw there was Indian style cuisine on the menu and what we had was delicious. The Indian fish and chips were lovely, as was the chicken tikka masala. As soon as we entered the pub, the staff were lovely. Matt (I think was his name!) greeted us, kept the drinks flowing, had great recommendations and was easy to chat with. To summarise, anything we needed was provided, and we were left very happy. As a bonus, we didn't know they opened for breakfast, so had a great breakfast meal before heading south on our journey. I would drive through this way again just for the pub, so thanks very much!

Very welcoming. Very tasty food well presented. Cheerful staff. Fish of the day with cheesy mash and buttery leeks was absolutely delicious. Well worth stopping off.

Superb roast dinner. We turned up on spec, and got a table in the bar. Staff were very friendly and the pub itself is lovely. Plenty of parking and a decent play area at the rear.

We popped in here on a whim after a hike in Dovedale on Sunday - can often be risky grabbing the nearest place, but we were pleasantly surprised! We had to sit outside as there was no inside seating, but this was fine considering it was a lovely autumn day and we were so last minute! We ordered the roasts and WOW - top quality ingredients, cooked to perfection- absolutely delicious! We ordered the masala chips on the side too which were scrumptious! Dog treats on the side were a lovely touch, and the kids enjoyed the outdoor playground. Hope to return again!

Stopped for lunch great food and atmosphere

Ramblers Unwelcome! Over the last decade I have called at the Okeover Arms 3 or 4 times when walking and always been told that, as long as we bought drinks, we were welcome to eat our sandwiches in the beer garden. However on a recent visit, with a party of 17 thirsty Ramblers we were told No, only food prepared on the premises could be eaten in the (completely empty) beer garden. And where, in hospitable Derbyshire, did they recruit such unsympathetic staff?

Unfortunately we had somewhat of an average / poor experience here, we booked on a weekday evening for 7:15pm, and when we arrived there was no one at the bar to greet us. We stood for a little while and eventually a member of staff came over and took us to our seats. For some reason the bar is very well lit, whilst the restaurant is not? We were a party of 4, sat on a table for 6 and there was very little lighting, just one small lamp in the middle. I have good eyesight but even I was struggling to read my menu! The seating is quite uncomfortable (hard wooden chairs), and the tables too high in comparison to the chairs - not really what you want when you just want to sit and relax with a meal and some drinks. Our orders weren’t taken for about 10/15 minutes, and the food took FOREVER to arrive. Bearing in mind I think there was maybe one other table of two and us in the restaurant (there were a few more seated in the bar), we didn’t get our mains until 8:15, a whole hour after we’d been seated. On the menu I noticed that it says to please be patient as all the food is cooked fresh, which I understand but I feel considering the restaurant was almost empty that this is far too long to wait? My main was very average and lacking in flavour, chips underdone and definitely not worth the wait. The staff were pleasant, but we weren’t asked how our mains were until we were nearly finished. We also weren’t asked if we wanted more drinks, and a couple of times had to go up to the bar to order these ourselves. Sadly for that reason we chose not to have dessert, had it not been for the wait for our mains we probably would have done - but we would have likely been there until 10pm!

Even though the restaurant was full and we booked late they made room and we had great service and good food

Great night in our campervan the food is fantastic great service

Used this pub twice this year as a quick stop on a group bikepacking trip. Beer garden is great and play area is great for youngsters. Good selection of beers and staff very friendly.

Amazing, fresh, delicious food!! 10/10 for actual homemade chips ✌🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 varied menu, not the 'run of the mill' choices with excellent array of GF and vegan dishes. This tikka paratha wrap with homemade chutneys, masala chili chips was divine! Fab portions, I took half home! Excellent, fast friendly service 🙌🏼😎 Would recommend. 10/10.

Such a lovely pub set in a lovely location, food was awesome, will definitely be back.

If you’re eating at the pub you can stay in your camper for free over night like we did. We then had a delicious breakfast before heading out for a long dog walk in the beautiful surrounding area. The Okeover Arms provided maps of 3 circular walks of varying length. We followed the loop to Dovedale stepping stones before heading back for another delicious dinner. (So nice we had it twice). The family run (I think) staff were all so welcoming and I got the impression of a genuinely happy atmosphere amongst them all which is a big part of feeling welcome in my opinion. Possibly the most dog-friendly place I’ve been with dog dinners and cushions available which our Spaniel was very happy with. Would happily visit again!

This is a great pub stopover as the requirements for staying overnight is to each dinner in the pub. That was seriously no hardship! We had the Butter Chicken and the Pork Belly. The meat was succulent and both were full of flavour. We finished off with Toffee and honeycomb cheesecake which we shared as the mains were generous in size. One of the best meals we have had in a long while

Stopped here on our visit to Derbyshire on a park for night.Had a lovely meal & a pint.we stayed in our motor home.

Out for a walk to Mapleton from Ashbourne. Called in here for a real ale and some food. Some delicious indian cuisine and nice ales. Made very welcome. Lovely.

Visited with 2 friends for dinner and we had a fantastic meal. The Indian food was superb, I particularly enjoyed the lamb masala burger! Our waiter Mark (who we renamed Billy for the evening) was brilliant, he was attentive and friendly, and made our evening! A great pub with delicious food!

Really lovely to find a pub that has other flavours on offer - in this case Indian was inter mixed with English pub food - lovely service and very welcoming to us and our dogs

This is a very family and dog friendly pub. We stayed at mapleton for the weekend to visit the stepping stones and this pub was only 5 mins walk away. The staff are friendly, standard options for drinks at a pub, but the food is absolutely amazing. Even the butter chicken on the children's menu was delicious!!! My 1 year old absolutely smashed her meal. 100% recommended and will come again if we are nearby.

Great pub with good food and great service will definitely be going there again.

Good selection of drinks, great food and excellent location. New outdoor children's play area too.

Went for early dinner here, great service, friendly staff. 2 of us had sirloin steaks which were delicious. The butter chicken curry was the best I have had. Compliments to the chef. Would recommend.

We booked a table at 2.30, we sat down and ordered quick, it took just over an hour for the food to come out which was a bit disappointing. We would have stayed for dessert but we had 2 restless kids who couldn't wait any longer. The two lads behind the bar and owner/manager was lovely and attentive but seems like there is to many covers to what the kitchen can handle. The place was very busy, its such shame because maybe less is more . Roast dinners were nice, but the kids chips were very hard and the burger wasn't great. No one table checked our food , once it arrived we never had any one ask if it was OK, and payed the bill before the table was cleared .

Called in here on a Sunday afternoon for a pint ( cloudyish day). Sat outside on the picnic tables. Friendly young man served us. Weighed it up for possible return midweek for meals……may be Ok on a sunny day outside but the inside are a number of tables in a ‘galley’ arrangement in front of the bar serving area / further along. Not agreat atmosphere/ area to dine in I would reckon so will not be eating there. See attached photos for Sunday & midweek menues. Large car park.

Sunday lunch was good .lads behind bar very polite +helpful.small play are for little ones.can recamend.

Didn’t sty in the rooms stayed in motorhome. Food fabulous and friendly staff.

We stayed here in our motorhome one evening as the owners were very happy for us to park in their car park as we were having dinner in their restaurant. This is a very popular pub restaurant that specialises in Indian cuisine. Whilst the usual British pub food is available, it is the quality of the Indian meals that stand out. Having travelled to India many times the food here is undoubtedly of a quality and range that comes much closer to the genuine thing, rather than the usual British version found in most UK based Indian restaurants. Benefitting from very hands on and friendly management the results speak for themselves. Very highly recommended.

Such nice hosts, family friendly and excellent food definitely be going back again!

Fantastic hidden gem. We found this Pub Restaurant by chance after looking on Google for somewhere that was Dog Friendly. The Okeover Arms is well worth a visit, the place is lovely, the staff were friendly and the food was excellent. The Restaurant is Dog friendly, there is a large Garden area with Marquee and a good sized CarPark. The Okeover Arms is also a B&B and available for Private Functions and Events. Well worth a visit. They also have a Takeaway Menu.

Fairly standard pub grub, nothing special but nothing terrible either. Decentish.

Went for a family meal, which was 'fine' but far from GREAT. Staff were very friendly and helpful, but the food (when it eventually arrived) was very mediocre. We waited quite a long time for 2 very small pieces of chicken on a huge plate of basically raw onions. Chips which we were told were INCREDIBLE, were dull and unseasoned with some cheap tasting curry sauce on them. All in all, nice staff, slow service and lacklustre food. Won't be rushing back...

Good rooms great food and service

Great place to eat and lovely staff

One of the best places I have been to. Cannot fault it at all. Staff were so engaging and friendly. The food was amazing. Well worth the money. I had the belly pork with creamy mash and black pudding and I think I'd have it again when I go again it was that nice. Kids meals were amazing sizes. Kids toasted BLT with chunky chips and my daughter whose 4 loves curry so had a kids butter chicken and rice 🙂. My partner had the smash burger and he said he wanted another!! So nice inside. Cater for dogs and the views are exceptional. The weather was kind to us so sat outside for nearly 3 hours. Play park, sand pit, rockers and ride ons for toddlers. All in all amazing. Cannot wait to go back already. Going to bring my parents 🙂

We drove from Tenby and were looking for a overnight stop after a bit of online investigation we found The Okeover arms The carpark is uneven so levelling blocks will be required. There is an outside water tap but no other amenities after pub closes. Angela the landlady was very friendly in fact all the staff were very accommodating. The menu is quite varied and I suppose not what you would expect from a country pub, but the only thing you need to know is it was excellent as the photos depict. The pub is very well presented prices are reasonable well very good for the quality of the food. Excellent selection of drinks and reasonably priced. Highly recommended 😀😀

Really delicious food. Mainly Indian but also English staples. Very friendly staff.

Tuesday is curry night and I can recommend you eat from this menu but everything being served to other diners looked equally delicious! I had intended to stay over at another venue but it doesn't open on Monday/Tuesdays. Initially disappointed as it has good reviews I was squeezed in here at the last minute and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Attentive staff, good food and a warm welcome are great attributes here. The staff in particular were at pains to ensure my stay was a pleasure. Would definitely return here once again.

Great setting, plenty of outside seating next to a super kids play area! The food was very good, a mix of pub classics and Indian dishes, everything we had was very tasty. The only negative was the service, staff were overrun resulting in a 30 min wait for our order to be taken. It was a very busy early evening in the holidays, so might not be an issue at quieter times, but I feel this has to be expected in such a popular area. Sort this aspect and it'll be 5 stars no problem!

Hospitality at it's best! Super-friendly staff and the most amazing food we've had in a long time. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Food was amazing, staff was kind, enjoyed it overall. Highly recommend!

Not stayed yet but can't fault the stuff, food, beer selection or service. Made to feel really welcome, lots of flexibility & the food was excellent. Lovely location & handy for exploring the South Peaks.

Stopped for lunch at the end of our walk. Friendly welcome, very wide selection on the menu, covers every taste, including curries. Good selection of cask ales. Very pleasant surroundings. Spent a relaxing hour and a half, before starting our return walk.

Nice CP spot. With a nice dinner and drinks

We rented a cottage near the Okeover Arms and went for a drink and a meal with friends. The pub and restaurant was delightful and tastefully decorated. It's very doggy friendly too, but is immaculately clean and tidy. They have a great range of draught beers and wine. And the meals were fantastic. They do some Indian dishes and classic European meals too. We all had curry, which didn't disappoint. Well done Okeover Arms. We'll certainly be back.

Food was amazing, warm welcome and great service. We stayed for the night and the room was very clean, with a great view and bed was comfortable and breakfast was lovely. Will certainly be staying again

Fantastic! Highly recommend! The food is all fresh, home cooked and delicious (roast dinner and masala lamb burger Sunday and breakfast bank holiday Monday ) , the owners so lovely and friendly , service fantastic , the pub interior gorgeous , great outdoor seating area, views are stunning, very dog friendly! Worth booking and very popular ! Can’t wait to return!

Great, traditional, rural pub. Serves great beer and amasing food. Well recommended.

Stayed here with my dog in my campervan. Staff really welcoming and informative about the area. Food was amazing. Real Ales as well. Definitely recommend

Fantastic staff and fantastic food. Well worth dropping in!

Had most fabulous Sunday lunch today fantastic food lovely friendly staff highly recommend

Great place with good food and dog friendly too. We have been many times before. We went yesterday to find the side seats have all been taken out and more dinning table crammed in. Not so comfortable if you have gone for a drink and looking for a nice soft chair to relax in.

Very nice meal tonight with attentive staff,

The best sunday lunch ive had in a very long time! Service also brilliant!

Friendly pub with good range of beers. The food looked good though I didn't eat myself. The pub is in a nice area too

Cracking pub with ample choice of food and drink. Warm and welcoming with very attentive and friendly staff. Ample friendly dogs

Thin narrow bar & restaurant. Looked really good for dogs, but alas, there was no room at the Inn since every wooden table was taken, and we would have felt awkward stood there with nowhere to sit, especially with our own dog that we had with us.

Great food and beer. Excellent service we will visit again.

Brilliant place to eat and stay at, the staff were lovely and the food was delicious! I travel all over the uk on hiking trips and always try out local pubs to put money back into the pockets of the local people, I must say this was one of the best pubs I’ve been to in a while. Will definitely be returning when back in the Peak District 👏🏼👏🏼

Boxing Day teatime, disappointing menu either Lamb Curry on the Specials menu or a Brunch menu for 5pm. Difficult choice, didn,t want a breakfast type meal at 5pm or a curry. Didn,t enjoy the meal, thought I,d picked the best out of what was on offer, but made myself eat it. Shame for Boxing Day. Then saw other people eating from a menu we were not told about we could have had. Lovely pub and setting. Live in Ashbourne usually go The Old Dog but had a change.

Good food at a reasonable price, friendly service and a good atmosphere.

Went as a contractor. Excellent facilities. Very dog friendly. Staff very amiable. Owner a lovely gent from Leicester.

Absolutely beautiful place, nothing not to like from the 2nd we checked in, we felt at home. Food amazing, accommodation amazing, staff were so friendly and chatty. Only thing we were upset about is we did not find this place sooner. Ps crazlely dog friendly 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾💜 with the most amazing walks in your door step. And breakfast to die for ❤️

Popped in for lunch. Nice place, big fire, warm and friendly. Host was particularly welcoming and went out of her way to look after us and our sausage dog pup Millie, despite her yapping. Most dog friendly pub we've ever been in. Food was excellent too. Fully recommend.