The Old Courthouse Wine and Coffee Bar in High Peak

Let’s start with positives - lady working behind the bar was very friendly and talked us through all available drink. Place is bizarre, cluttered and just doesn’t make sense. With each minute that we spent in the beer garden me and my partner noticed more and more ridiculous things. Beer garden is interesting combination of storage area, £1 shop and a skip - you won’t find two identical tables or chairs, we sat next to cardboard cage and a big bin, above - bird hut, behind me and a metal cow which didn’t make sense either. Kitchen doors were constantly open which is fair with extreme temperatures but we have seen a staff member coming out and grabbing vegetables from garden storage box which was placed in customer areas, box wasn’t closed, secured and it wasn’t a refrigeration unit, anyone could access it at any point. And in 30 degree temperature weather those vegetables were not healthy! During 45 minutes visit not a single table was cleaned and nobody checked on customers dining and drinking outside. Overall I recommend this place if you like weird things!

The food was superb. Staff friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Wish we had found this little beauty the first night of our stay in Buxton and not the last. Highly recommend

Unorganised staff, different staff asking if we ordered, left hand not talking to the right hand. Food was expensive and bland. Wine was average. I’d rather have got a greggs from round the corner which would have been nicer.

Cold fritas bordering raw, over cooked chicken and burger and onion soup that was flavourless. Not good I'm afraid.

On entering we had to wait 10 minutes before being acknowledged by a member of staff. We were told to find a table but most had empty glasses on them. When we asked where we were to sit the staff member said to sit anywhere. She just picked up the empty glasses , didnt sanitised the area . Due to the current Covid situation we didnt feel this was satisfactory or safe. No concern was shown by the staff member.

Great bar with a vaulted ceiling in what was the old courthouse. Nice atmosphere with a good choice of beers, wines and cocktails

Fell upon here on our 1 night dtay in Buxton what a great find it was. Food lovely and suroundings very clean and staff were so friendly served you with a smile and nothing to much trouble for them. We only intended to have one drink but ended up staying for most of the night .

Comfortable surroundings with lots of seating options. Excellent food that was far beyond the normal pub offering at very good prices. Helpful barman who went beyond the call of duty. Central to town.

Drinks with a good friend on a snowy afternoon. Very nice atmosphere, with books, wood furnishings, and high ceilings. Given it was especially quiet on the day, we thought it was particularly intimate for a get together. Excellent location, very nice staff, perfect.

Friendly staff, and food very good. Excellent bar. Easy going and relaxed atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

We booked at short notice and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was lovely and there was a big variety on the menu. They had a very good selection of cocktails and beers

Lovely bar to pop into whilst in Buxton, great choice of drinks available, friendly staff, nice atmosphere

We visit Buxton once a year at New Year. We thoroughly enjoy visiting the Old Court House. Good choice of beers and lagers, nice friendly buzz.

Service was very efficient and friendly. Four meals, all were different and all were cooked to perfection. The price was very reasonable. Highly recommended (but check on what’s the start time of any show at the Opera House as it gets really busy as people pop in before a show and during a break.)

Only a casual visit on our way to the theatre. Pleased with the smartness of the place and the politeness of the staff considering that we hadn't booked. The food was also fresh, promptly served, and good value. Would certainly visit again and recommend.

WE visited this establishment when we were given a gift card for a meal. Lovely old pub and restaurant, we were delighted to be able to take our dog in with us. The tables were a bit untidy and some of the padded seats could have done with a good clean but the food was absolutely lovely, gammon, eggs, chips and peas, also British ale pie, with chips ,peas, we cleared our plates and then shared a Limonchello cheesecake with ice cream, the staff gave us two plates without asking, and best cheesecake we have ever had.Staff were very friendly and when we asked for coffee they had run out of milk, but off one of them went to get some from the nearest supermarket, we didnt have to waitlong. Would certainly recommend and we will be going again soon.

Very pleasant pub, food quite good apart from steak we had was a bit gristly. Very friendly and helpful staff.

We visited for lunch and sat outside at the front as unfortunately there is a lot of building work going on at the side and back.

As is was a very warm day we wanted to sit outside just after 5pm, told we would have to eat inside, there were still people sitting outside!!, why?? we just walked away, just a salesman trying to sell their services, did not eat there because of some kind of arrogance of theirs thinking they are better than most, found a place a few miles away which served us with lovely food and great service

The food here was excellent, the surroundings very nice, the staff exceptional, some of the nicest people I have ever come across.

The bar brasserie is a perfect way to spend time in Buxton. The menu was superb, a mixed French menu with enough options to keep you happy. The staff were attentive without being over bearing and were very happy to allow you as much time as necessary between courses. The food itself was perfect and couldn't be faulted, and for an evening meal, 3 courses and drinks and coffee for two were under £100 and was well worth it.

Visited here at the weekend and sat outside.Met some lovely people and the overall atmosphere of the place is really good...The drinks are a bit on the pricey side but not too bad.Will return

We ate & drank in here a couple of times during our weekend in Buxton, a warm friendly place & certainly one of the better pubs/bars in the area.

Situated in a lovely little street in Buxton this is a place you can either start or finish your evening.Good age mix,quite trendy.

Nice, small cosy bar where you can get tapas. Reasonable prices and good sized portions of the food, and a decent selection of tapas. Decent music too.

Recent change of ownership has provided new ideas and improving customer service. Great platters available all the time.

Popped in here for lunch and really enjoyed the food & service - great portions and the coffee was good. Would love to try this place in the evening!

Visited Buxton for the Peak District Artisans in The Dome on a lovely sunny day. Called at The Old Courthouse for a quiet drink sat in the sunshine. We found the staff friendly and it was nice and relaxed with good music playing. Will definitely call there again on our next visit to Buxton.

I used to love this place but it is in the middle of changing, no doubt to attract a younger demographic. So...gone is the brilliant beer tasting rack and in its place there is a Buxton sink, looking rather like a urinal at the side of the back lounge. There is a useful long slim table that makes conversing with friends easier than the wide table that it replaced, even more useful now that the music gets cranked up as the evening wears on. The place has gone from a kind of Parisian cellar bar to steampunk pretension. The steam being very evident on the damp window frames that could do with a rot proofing treatment. That said the guy who served us was really friendly, even booking us a table at the nearby French restaurant because they were no longer serving food at this bar. So far all you vaping hipsters this is the place for you. Those of us who used to enjoy a few glasses of wine or beer and a chat with friends will have to look elsewhere.

Tried to get a coffee at 21.00 to be told we don't serve coffee at this time....ridiculous not everyone drinks alcohol when driving....people like a coffee after a meal ...won't recommend to anyone & certainly won't go here again

Popped in here early evening once again for drink nice atmosphere , friendly staff, busy small outside seating area

Found this bar tucked away on a back street. First impression of The Old Courrhouse is classy and stylish, with very friendly staff quality drinks, an exelant place to chill out for a while or spend the whole evening in a good atmosphere ...

We found this place totally by accident and we were not disappointed!

Thanks to Julian and all the staff for hosting our post wedding drinks celebration. I think we must have had nearly 100 people there. The atmosphere was superb and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thanks for putting on lovely food and for being so accommodating

We were here for drinks the other afternoon and found this to be a nice bar. We had a table by the window so had plenty of light.

Super cheese and continental meat platter, better than one we had in Florence which we thought was perfect. With a glass of wine what a super lunch served by Lydia.

I came here with a group of friends for a night out in Buxton, first time I've been to this bar and I love it! The wine was lovely - a great selection! Rachel was really friendly and chatty and made us feel very welcome. I will definitely be coming here again with my partner for the tapas platters which looked very tasty, and on a night out with friends.

This is a great, classy, chilled out place to spend time, I didn't want to leave, fantastic music , lovely surroundings and service

Cosy and friendly little bar - warm and inviting on a cold night with comfy seating, a great atmosphere, exceptionally helpful staff (thanks Rachel!) and serving great beers and food!

Lovely place, staff friendly and helpful. Platters are amazing. Will definitely make this a regular spot. Looking forward to going with girls!

We was meeting friends from bury so picked here as was in the middle and dog friendly which was a bonus! So welcoming and fussed our pug puppy. Staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. All of us really enjoyed it and food was delicious! Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Thank you

Great little bar with the best cider I've tasted in ages. Sat on nice comfy sofas and was served by a lovely girl called Georgiana who recommended the cider to me. Will def revisit.

Called in twice on Saturday during a visit to Buxton, lovely laid-back atmosphere and great wine and beer. Lydia and the owner were really friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommend.

I popped in for a drink on a Sunday afternoon. Cold and wintry outside bug a really warm welcome from Rachel and Julian the owner. The food looked good, there were newspapers to read and the beer was perfect. I recommend you try this place.

Been in twice this week. Dont get in as often as i would like... cheese and meat platters are amazing as are the wines !

Visited for a few drinks after a meal and the drinks and service were really good, and it was cheap! A nice atmosphere in the bar, only minor complaint was that the chairs and tables weren't particularly comfortable.

Called in here late after a meal at a nearby restaurant.Lovely laid back vibe and great atmosphere.Got chatting to the owner who is a lovely fella and a right character.Great choice of drinks served by very friendly staff.Cant wait to return.

A lovely warm pub atmosphere. A large selection of gin to choose from and good ales. Food looked great and if we had not got prior plans we would have even here.

Excellent mulled wine. The winter flower arrangement on our table was a lovely touch. Nice "buzz" with a mixture of ages.

Of all the pubs we visited in Buxton. Didn't eat there but liked the general feel about the place ncluding the fires and the high tables.

An excellent place with very friendly staff and quality beer. Popped in because we won a bottle of champagne offered in a competion. Stayed for drinks and a great time.

This is one of my favourite places in Buxton. It is quite small with a vaulted ceiling, quickly becoming busy on theatre evenings or as soon as the sun brings visitors to Buxton. There isn't much of a menu, the emphasis is on wonderful Thornbridge beers. If you don't know which to choose ask for a tasting tray and try a selection! The food is a basic cheese or meat or cheese and meat platter served with warmed bread, fruit and chutneys, just the thing to help the beer down. I do believe that you're allowed to drink wine here too

I love discovering places like this! Really welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere with chilled backgound music. The cheese and meat platter with warm Rosemary bread and an extra order of humous was excellent and the perfect combination of tastes to get your mouth watering. Shame we were driving because a nice bottle of red would have topped it off but even the coffee was great. Could have spent the whole afternoon relaxing, drinking and eating there. Will definitely be returning and recommend to anyone to make your visit to Buxton all the more memorable! Keep up the excellent work.

Visited,as passing,for a lunch.

We had a great meal here we chose the share cheese and meat platter that was very good plenty for 2 of us. The gentleman behind the bar went out of his way to help us. A couple came in ordered drinks thinking they were eating here but they were meant to be next door the guy behind the bar said dont worry ran next door told them they would be another 20 mins ran back and they continued to enjoy there drink.

This a small quirky place, very friendly and interesting. We had a tapas platter which was fabulous ! I can absolutely recommend this establishment!

More good things than things they need to work on. Arrived and waited to be seated without being offered a drink in a part empty restaurant wasn't a great start. However food came quick and was excellent. They got our bill wrong so after querying it they changed the bill but then tried charging us the wrong bill again on the machine. We also had a really annoying family next to us playing music on an I phone loudly. Not something you want when having a quiet lunch. Otherwise it was great. Thanks.

My wife and I visited Buxton over the weekend and totally by accident came across this wine bar. What a treat it was with a wide selection of local ales and Belgian blond, wine galore and great food.

We found this wine and coffee bar by chance. This is truly an hidden gem. The welcome as you walk in is warm and homely and there is such a good choice of lite lagers.

Popped in here for a snack whilst visiting Buxton. What a lovely little place. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, excellent wine and a very delicious tapas board to share. Give it a try!

This is a cosy little bar with great atmosphere, good food, wines and local beers, well worth a visit.

We called in here on the recommendation of friends, and what a great little place.

The mixed platter was amazing - wonderful cheese, meats, bread chutney, olives and fruit. Very reasonable price and it was so delicious. The place itself is great - lovely feel to the place. The staff were also really friendly. You should definitely go!

After a gruelling drive through the afternoon, I arrive too late to shop and too early to meet my friends to go to the theatre; this place is just the tonic.

What a brilliant place, we only stopped in for drinks but were well impressed. Will be sure to eat there next time. Great range of beers, nice to taste some different ones . Such a relaxed atmosphere and so friendly, must say a big thank you to Aidan who looked after us so well, his customer service skills are second to none.

This is what trip adviser is all about. After a rubbish lunch the previous day and a dissappointing stay at a top spa we just wanted some good food.

My boyfriend and I spotted this little place on our way to the car after spending the day in Buxton. We saw the Thornbridge sign and pretty much made a U-turn and popped in for a quick pint.

We went on Christmas Eve, so lively music just right, staff attentive just the atmosphere we wanted to have on this special night. We love pubs and are. Oslo keen on the changes of pubs into trendy bars

Had a fantastic relaxed lunch here today the platter mixed meats and cheeses was a delight nice wines lovely coffee the owner is a really nice guy and made time to chat about holiday's and reminiscing about an old 80's toy called a view master was fun.

Came across this place when looking for a light lunch. Good choice of wine and th Tapas style food was excellent. Recommend

A lovely little place with a much sought after pint of Thornbridge beer in the peaks (it's surprisingly hard to find). Dog friendly, and welcoming staff. We only stayed for a drink, but they had a good selection of beers and wines and the food (tapas style) looked really good!

What a lovely little place this is to have chanced upon. It's snug, homely and a perfect venue for pre-show drinks and nibbles. Those complaining it's not a restaurant should chill out, sit back, order some great meats n cheeses, a glass of vino or a mulled wine and enjoy the great hospitality and relaxed atmosphere. it takes me back to my trips to Spain, France and Italy..a Bodega of distinction. Simply love this kind of bar..

I have visited The Old Courthouse several times and I decided to take my wife there for her Birthday drink ( 15th Nov 14 ). The moment we enterd we were met with such a friendly and helpful member of Staff , we felt valued,sadly lacking most times in our country, the Beer and Mulled Wine were very nice and not over priced .I would recommend The Old Couthouse and I intend to try out there selection of food over the coming weeks !

A lovely bar that my partner and I found on a previous visit to Buxton. We made a beeline back to it last weekend and were yet again not disappointed. The owner and his team are friendly and accommodating and make the most wonderful gins possible. ( sorry for using all your limes!) The food platters are a perfect light lunch.

Listing this establishment on TA as a restaurant is very misleading since it is first and foremost a bar, as illustrated by the array of beer taps greeting you on entry. The beer comes from one of my favourite breweries, Thornbridge, but unfortunately is served at a temperature more suited to a summer's day in the Australian outback than an autumn evening in Northern England. Wine is also available but not well-presented or advertised and seemed a bit of an afterthought to me. The bar is situated in one of a line of attractive buildings just a few minutes walk from the opera house. It's comfortable in a very scruffy fashion, with low tables and armchairs, and those working here are friendly and welcoming.

Real ale and very tasty good quality meat and cheese platter. Perfect end to the day! Other customers were enjoying the wine.

Very friendly and helpful staff (owner?), cracking selection of beers . . . and all in a place with its own great atmosphere. We will definitely call in again next time we are in Buxton.

Have had a few white swans here over the last few days, Julian is very friendly & helpful with suggestions on places to visit. Nice atmosphere in here & nice comfy seating also free wifi, didn't try the meat or cheese platters but they looked good.

We had a light meat and cheese platter for lunch, sitting in the sun. Nice waiter, gave some interesting advice on local beer. Perfect for lunch.

For an afternoon tipple on a summers day you can't do any better. Despite having a tired 7 month old in tow, we enjoyed a lovely glass of white in this character filled tavern. We'd highly recommend, but make sure you have a babysitter arranged!

Had a great lunch with a few drinks in a comfy well decorated surroundings with excellent service from the staff

If you don't want a heavy meal then this is just the place. The sharing platters of continental cooked meats and cheeses come with fresh baked bread and lots of delicious trimmings. We had some super Italian ewes milk cheese and a gorgeous stilton, both delivered in perfect state (not cold out of the fridge or tired and sweaty). A good range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Friendly, attentive service and a sophisicated background of cool ambient jazz.

I was looking for somewhere to have a coffee which had a relaxing atmosphere with the hope of doing a little bit of university work, luckily I found The Old Courthouse as it was exactly what I needed. It wasn't busy as it was only a Tuesday afternoon however there was still enough people outside which created a little background noise making it comfortable to work. The coffee is priced reasonably as it is similar to most other places within Buxton. I will definitely go there again.

We went to The Old Courthouse to celebrate my birthday with some friends. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We were sat outside and we were even offered blankets later on in the evening. Would highly recommend this wine bar for a special occassion or a casual drink. I will definitely be returning.

The old courthouse is a truly lovely place! The staff had excellent service and were very sociable, I would highly recommend this wine bar to others visiting the area!

We have recently moved into Buxton and were introduced to the delights of The Old Courthouse wine bar. Dan and Charlie are your ever genial hosts and their welcoming manner never fails to greet you. The range of ales and wines are fantastic and I would say that it's the one of the best Buxton has to offer. The bar has a great atmosphere, is always clean and hosts to all age ranges which makes it a great night out. Please visit... You won't be disappointed! Ps., the Thornbridge Parma Porter is something else!!

Good service, range of local beers and great selection of wines. If you want food great platters all in a relaxing environment in a very convenient part of town just along from the Opera House..

Having never been here before but decided on it as a place to surprise our sister for her birthday trip to Buxton. The staff were fab and so patient and let us just decorate the booth section which they had reserved for us. It's a really relaxed setting, drinks great and cheese/ meat board was perfect. Overall a lovely relaxing little wine bar with lovely staff. Would definitely return.

Visited here upon recommendation from friends, but have to say I was truly disappointed.

The cheese boards and the Tapas platters are great well worth a visit for lunch or pre theatre. Closed only on Mondays and open the rest of the week at 4.00pm Saturdays and Sundays 12.00pm onwards

Had a soft drink and a coffee, was ok nothing special, then we ordered a meat single platter, it came out and there was mould all over the sun dried tomato, the olives were also old and not fresh. Drink ok, food is a no go!

We called in on a Saturday lunchtime after doing our Christmas shopping. We didn't book and were easily able to get a table. The bar is nice and handy for the Pavilion or the Opera House if you are that way inclined.

Lovely cosy little corner of town. Nice selection of wines, beers and ciders and amazing cheese and tapas boards!

Absolutely amazing gem. I visited with my partner, and we ordered a double platter. We struggled to eat it all, but the very kind manager wrapped our leftovers up for us to take back with us!! Lovely atmosphere, and the staff are superb and incredibly helpful too! We shall definitely be returning!

Giving up on somewhere to have dinner in a tired town full of charity shops, we cut down a back street to return to the hotel... and came across this excellent find. We aked if they had availability and they confirmed, although the table would need to be vacated by 1845 (we arrived 1730), and we agreed that would be fine.

Whilst staying in Buxton for the weekend we were looking for somewhere for Sunday lunch and this place sounded perfect. We were a party of six and we shared three platters of meat & cheese between us and we found it to be excellent . We got a selection of cold meats and cheeses with chutney, olives and warm rosemary bread. As we were lucky to get a nice sunny afternoon we sat outdoors. The management and staff were very helpful. We would definitely return if we visit Buxton again.

We have been in here several times and enjoyed it. However we never see the owner anymore? Where has he disappeared to? People like to see a business succeed and its nice to see the owner not just staff he employs all the time. If this carries on people will get fed up and drink elsewhere Wake up as there is now a lot of competition very close. We have a business in Buxton and we know how important it is to keep on our toes and keep our regular customers.

If you are looking for a Pre-Theatre meeting place to have a drink and a bite to eat this is the place to go.

The wines on offer here are good value. We'd had a meal but had to vacate our table and so went for a drink here to pass some time. I can't comment on the food but as a place to go before or after a meal or show at the Opera House this is as good as any though it is on the small side, which may be a recommendation for some.

Love this place! The meat/cheese platters are delicious with generous portions and good advice on which drinks match the food. Chilled out vibe and friendly staff (especially Julian). Funky interior, comfy chairs.... seriously what more do you need? Best place in Buxtonia.