The Old Dog in Derbyshire Dales

Although the service and atmosphere were OK, we go to a pub at lunchtime for a meal and were absolutely shocked when our meals arrived! My husband just burst out laughing and the poor waiter looked totally embarrassed, and with very good reason - I present to you a Caesar Salad that we paid £10 each for!! As you can see from the photo, the salad contained just 2 measly slices of chicken, half a boiled egg, 2 quarters of the smallest lettuce I’ve ever seen and 2 pieces of dry toasted bread topped off with a couple of anchovies and dressing. My biggest complaint is that the salad was totally lost on the plate but that was the meal!! Absolutely shocking and we certainly won’t be returning here!

We arrived to a very busy pub being Easter Sunday however we’re soon greeted and shown to our table. The staff were friendly and very prompt considering how busy they all were but did not make us feel in a rush to choose our meals. The food came promptly and was very nice, price wise, considering this is an independent business and the quality of the ingredients was good it was great value. Overall an excellent experience, we will certainly visit again when we are in the area and will recommend to our friends.

Sitting outside in the still surprising sunshine and devouring a beef sandwich and crispy potatoes with an accompanying gravy to kill for was blissful. Two out of four of us had this and nobody nobody was sharing. Great range of beers too..

Lovely dog friendly pub with vegan options. Great place for a snack after a long walk.

Absolutely minuscule meal of Caesar Salad at a charge of £10, I can not believe anyone could present this meal as a main course

What a great little spot, great choice of beer and I had the old dog burger and have to say one of the best burgers I've had !!! Top place

visited again after a year, the menu was still limited. the portions of meals were rather small but the taste was good. if you are hungry, one meal may not enough to fullfill your stomach. we ordered chicken pie, slow cooked belly pork and grilled salmon. they all were in good taste. arrived 1:45pm on thursday, the place was almost empty. the free wifi did not work. staff were friendly. the lunch menu was limited. the fish was rather small in fish and chips. beef burger was juicy. the red velvet cake, £3.50, was ok.

Gorgeous pub to stop for beautiful lunch after a morning walk in lovely countryside. The food was delicious and the pub was very welcoming. Perhaps could make more of the outside eating area as its a bit basic, concrete etc

Lovely place to eat. Staff were really helpful. Both of us enjoyed the food and reasonably priced. Great recommendation for the 0% beer. Thanks.

Good beer, friendly and helpful staff. Nice location in a good walking area. We sat outside in a minor heatwave - still had a bit of windchill but that was our choice! Food quality was very good but portion size smaller than I would have expected and quite pricey. We thought the best item on the menu was the steak sandwich with chips and gravy - but at £14 perhaps not the best value.

Well, what can I say, came for burgers and the menu doesn't run on a Sunday. Quite clearly says here it's a burgers and sundaes joint... Settled on £12 roast meat cobs, with £5 fries and a side of cauli cheese, all from the garden menu...so disappointed. The fries portions were tiny...poor value and quality. Cobs were advertised with gravy, which didn't initially accompany and was told they didn't come with gravy...erm, it's on the menu. Gravy then followed. If it had value for money, I'd have no issue but they have you over a barrel here - do not recommend at all. Fork for scale...

Called here for a drink after a 10 mile hike. Great selection of hand pumped beers as well as usual lager and cider. The outside space was OK but overlooked the car park. Not the cheapest place to have a drink. The themed aprons the staff were wearing suggested it aspires to be a destination venue.

Over priced and small portions.

Great good menu, reasonably priced prepared and cooked on the premises. Excellent range of drinks too including non alcoholic draft IPA

Stunning food, great beer selection and friendly staff. Dog Friendly pub. 5 stars.

Excellent food, great choice of beers, friendly staff and very reasonably priced. Managed to accommodate 15 of us, with dogs, no problem whatsoever.

Went for lunch on a busy Saturday. I went to the bar to tell them we had arrived I was shown to our table which was right by the walkway with not much room between the table and other customers walking and I had to get up to allow a pram through. The ambience of the pub is amazing though .the young lady who looked after us was a credit to the pub! We ordered 2 burgers which were bland to be honest. We asked for tomato ketchup and were given a sachet. Now whilst I’m no snob I do understand sachets outside but in a restaurant???? I would have liked to have another pint but the poor server was just too busy! Would I go back???? No This pub is a lovely pub but just not great food and maybe need a little more staff at busier periods

Tourist trap. I’ll start by saying that the fantastic young serving staff here deserve 5 stars each here as they are organised, attentive, polite and friendly. The local lager was delicious! However, the food portions are very small for a very high price: I went away hungry after having a roast beef sandwich consisting of 1.5 slices of beef between unimpressive bread, a dozen chips, some horseradish and a small jug of gravy for £12. (I can get a full Sunday roast dinner in an independent Yorkshire pub for £12-15) I’m well aware that running a pub is costing more and more as each year passes, but to put such a price on such a small amount of food is not right. Either put the price up higher and feed people properly, or don’t bother at all. This pub is not alone in shrinking portions and charging more. Landlords beware: people will eventually vote with their feet if it continues. The atmosphere here was ruined by a group of selfish people who insisted on adding a stool to a tiny table and practically blocking the passing area for guests and staff near the bar with their dogs, one of which was aggressive and noisy. This could have been sorted by the manager telling them not to block the area.

Lots of dogs, food is nice, & nice staff. Don’t like the way I pay, no invoice for what I’ve ordered! And a payment machine with tips included, and asked if he could include tips! It was very noisy, didn’t hear what the member of staff said, not given the machine to make my own decision. £8 tip for two meals and my wife’s meal was wrong 😑

Served relatively fast and server was helpful for our large group. Food came within 10 minutes. No complaints

Lovely pub and friendly staff. Called in for lunch whilst walking in the area. The lunch was expensive for what we got. We really didn't like the deconstructed chicken cesaer salad. When you order a £9 salad you don't expect Ikea build it yourself. Beef sandwich was really really good but again over priced for what it was. We were going to order deserts but feared we might get built it yourself.

Absolutely loved this place! We were late for a booking due to unforseen circumstance on a walk and they rang us so we could order our food and eat when we arrived as they were stopping service due to a wedding booked later on in the day. They did everything they could to ensure we had what we wanted and it was ready when we arrived and could still eat! Great food, lovely place and would definitely again!

Best Sunday roast we've had in a long time!! Dog friendly with water bowls everywhere. Would highly recommend trying after a walk around dovedale. 😀🏞️💯

Visited for a birthday meal. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The roast beef was tender and plentiful. The fish, moist and delicious with a lovely sauce. Also plenty of side vegetables which were cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyable meal.

Had a burger that was ok but nothing groundbreaking considering the price.

Had a less than mediocre Sunday lunch. Roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were burnt. Chicken is NOT free range which is ludicrous for the price and cheap of the owners. It was impossible to order more drinks due to insufficient staff. My recommendation would be find a better pub!

We have been here a couple of times and it's a lovely pub, great food and warm fires. Dog friendly too 🐕

Good selection of beers, great location, plenty of outdoor seating and parking

Outstanding food with excellent service. Dog friendly, real fire, flag stone floors for moody boots and loads of parking. We go here every time we go to the Peak District, amazing place! Never had a bad meal.

Wonderful food, great staff. A lovely evening

Wonderful find. We turned up for food and a drink without booking, they were fully booked but inspite of this we were accommodated (even moved to a better table as it became free). Staff were superb and clearly valued and respected customers. Food was also superb, a quality small menu (prefer this to a massive all in menu), quality ingredients. A real discovery, real value for money, great customer service. We'll be back!

It was freezing outside so we were delighted to be sat next to the fire. The food was superb, especially the venison pie, with the mash, red cabbage and greens side all excellent. The service was friendly and attentive. A pretty much faultless experience!

What a lovely place to have a meal, and they were really friendly and let me park my campervan on they car park during night, really recommend the old dog.

The Sunday roast is exceptional, melt in the mouth beef and pork! Service was great, very friendly. Lovely dog friendly pub that is nice and cosy with a great easy going atmosphere. Definitely need to book ahead of time it's a very popular spot and for a very good reason!

Based on the drinks selection alone I give this pub a 5* rating. The food looked amazing but we will have to wait until our next visit, sure I'm sure

What a great find! We called ahead to book as our daughter is a coeliac so needed to check the gluten free choices for Sunday lunch. They were incredibly helpful and assured us that they were aware of allergies and could cater for her. We arrived on a cold February day after a long walk to be greeted by an exceptionally warm welcome. The Sunday roast was amazing, the roast beef literally melted in your mouth, we have never tasted such fantastic roast beef. The veg was fresh and in abundance. Gluten Free options for everything including the Yorkshire pudding and the delicious gravy. The service was impeccable from the whole team. I wished we lived closer but will definitely visit again if we are in the area. Highly recommend - but make sure you book ahead as they turned a lot of people away.

Great Sunday lunch. Food was delicious. Loved the decor and atmosphere. Not been in years. Will definitely go back.

Great food. Friendly. Ruby enjoying it.

We stayed in the two bedroom apartment with our friends and ate and drank in the pub. The apartment was beautiful, very cosy and had everything we needed. The beds are so comfy, lovely bathroom and lounge with views across the countryside The pub is very welcoming and has a lovely atmosphere. All the meals we had were delicious, well cooked and served quickly despite the pub being full. The staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive, we had a nice chat with Ross. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a fab weekend 😊

We had an amazing Sunday roast here after hiking Dovedales and Thorpe Cloud summit! I had the beef, which was impeccable and my partner had the truffle cauliflower which we also loved! The roasties, Yorkshire pud and veggies were on point. On top of that all the staff are super friendly, the beers are amazing and they have a lovely open fireplace. I'll be back for sure if ever in the area!

Followed the board on the Tissington trail to grab lunch only to find it was closed all day!!!

We visited for a coffee and cake break because we saw the sign whilst walking the Tissington Trail. We walked up the hill to find it was closed. My suggestion is put opening times on the sign to save disappointment. It does not appear to be open Mon , Tues and Wednesday

Didn't have food but it looked amazing, we had couple of beers after walk and place was packed.Dogs allowed and great atmosphere, great selection of craft lagers and ales defo be coming here again.

Stopped here after a 7 hour trek and they managed to get a table for 16 with just an hour's notice @4:30 pm. The drinks were good and the food very good. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

We called in for lunch after a few hours walking on the Tissington Trail. Lovely dog friendly pub. I had the vegan pie and my partner had steak and ale pie. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and attentive.

We called in for lunch after a few hours walking on the Tissington Trail. Lovely dog friendly pub. I had the vegan pie and my partner had steak and ale pie. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and attentive.

Great place to get things done, lots of space and no cats.

The Old Dog hosted my 60th birthday lunch for 30 + people at the weekend. They had thought of everything . They decorated the end of the room and kept the beautiful fire going. The food was fabulous and the staff had endless patience as we hovered by the bar. I felt very special indeed . Thank you so much to your amazing team Sally

Totally wouldn’t recommend this place, shocking service and staff. Couldn’t even get 3 bowls of chips when we called in today as they said they had other tables in for food . I also suggest you take a bit of extra care of the outside as it was very very untidy

Lovely location, great beer, good food and really warm and friendly service!

Lovely meal with the girlfriend. Food and service was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Very busy so didn't actually stop for food just had a drink. Seemed a bit expensive on reading the menu.

Such a wonderful friendly atmosphere, the staff couldn’t be any more helpful, absolutely gorgeous food. A welcome resting place after a long walk! Very dog friendly too.

Went here the other day after a lovely walk on Tissington trail with the family and the dog. The staff were rude, and the young blonde haired lady just looked up and down at us, then walked away and ignored us from behind the bar after asking her a question about the menu! Sorry to say, you're nothing special to look at! All we wanted was a drink and some food after being recommended by friends. Would not recommend this place after being treated like this.

Great food, great beer all served with a friendly helpful service.

Perfect meal and perfect service at the perfect table. Long muddy walk with the dog. Pre booked but arrived early. Sat by the fire as promised. Gnocchi was delicious. Ginger pudding criminally delicious. Service was very efficient as well as friendly. Recommended.

Long muddy walk with the dog. Pre booked but arrived early. Sat by the fire as promised. Gnocchi was delicious. Ginger pudding criminally delicious. Service was very efficient as well as friendly. Recommended.

Absolutely cracking as always. Super friendly. Beautiful food. Always a returning customer 5 🌟

Wow what a lovely pub we stumbled across after crossing the river via the local stepping stones far in the valley below. Back up the hill a five minute drive away. Excellent food (probably the best steak sandwich I’ve ever had and the beef is local), superb real ale, two real fires and very friendly service. If only I was a local! Highly recommend, well done guys.

Thank you for a lovely Christmas meal with our team 😀

The fish & chips was fantastic with good service however there was an inescapable smell of pee which was unpleasant.

Superb food from a simple menu, great service and really comfortable. Nothing to fault here at all.

A delicious Sunday lunch, home cooked food at its best. It’s a long time since we enjoyed a pub meal such as this. What a welcoming olde worlde pub offering excellent service - we will certainly return. An added bonus, it’s next door to Pipes in the Peaks. The two venues make an Amazing day out.

We stopped at this great pub,on our way back from the Peak District, your staff were very attentive & helpful, food was delicious & very reasonable. Would definitely come again. thanks for a lovely meal.

I would recommend The Old Dog to everyone that likes quality food with excellent service. A pub that helps the local farmers serve their excellent produce. Definitely one for all to try.

Great meal and excellent service

Back from a good walking trek and needed substance, had it all here, sat by the woodburner with great service and tasty food.. Many thanks

This was a long overdue visit. Having stopped many times previously for a couple of drinks after some glorious walking, we were keen to try the fab looking menu. We made a special trip for late Sunday lunch (5.30pm) but even though it was late in the day we were made to feel very welcome. The Beef roasts with sides of Red Cabbage and Cauliflower cheese as extras - followed by a shared Bread and Butter pudding were perfect. The kitchen seemed highly aware of allergies and were able to offer exact advice for my Gluten Allergy. Highly recommend making the 10 minute trip from Ashbourne to try The Old Dog.

Booked a large table for a group of us, they were very accommodating in taking a preorder. The roast was cooked to perfection, definitely quality over quantity 👌

Friendly pub with lots of inside and outside space in town near the carpark and with some great walks on the doorstep. Good selection of beers, only had snacks but would definitely go for food next time as it looked great

Extremely Lovely food but that’s where it ends. Service from totally disorganised inexperienced staff ruined the occasion . On arrival nobody took our drinks order At the bar & then after confusion over our booking we waited at our table for 30 minutes to have our order taken & then another hour for food to arrive. In between people nearby were ordering and being served food quickly. I appreciate the pub was busy but why take reservations from people when you can’t cope.

Great pub with great food after a stunning walk at Dove Dale.

What a fantastic spot ! Fresh, food that was SO VERY tasty. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, especially after a long walk 👌🏼

I stopped here for a drink after a walk with a friend a couple of months ago and last week I visited again. This time for food. The service here is great. The atmosphere is really friendly too with lots of dogs. There’s a great selection of beers on tap. My friend and I had the pie (I had the vegan one) and we both said how delicious it was. What we also liked is that we were left to leave a tip rather than the standard service charge being automatically added. The Old Dog is the best pub I have been to for a very long time and I can’t wait to walk in the Peak District again for the excuse to go back!

Amazing place! Wonderful staff, tasty food and atmosphere ❤️❤️

Really excellent food. A great place to stop for lunch during a walk.

Dog friendly, good food and lovely staff

Fabulous country pub. Lovely service ,thank you Sophie. Chrissie Thomas.

Lovely pub in a beautiful location. Just off the Tissington Trail. We ate here one evening after doing a circular walk around Ilam. We were in our campervan and were allowed to stay over in their carpark, on the condition that we ate in the pub. The food was great and excellent value for money. I had the burger and my wife had the pie. This is a real ale pub with plenty of choice of beers. I can while heartedly recommend the plum porter.

Sunday lunch today - 6 of us. Fantastic service sorting us out with table. Food extremely good. Pub firmly on radar for more visits.

Great place, really good service and the best gluten free battered fish I think I have ever had

The fish and chips was awsome best ever. Outstanding service

Absolutely loved our meal here, we stopped in for lunch after a long rainy walk, greeted with a lit fire and cosy surroundings. The food was scrumptious, and I only wish our visit was longer as we were tempted by so many of the dishes! The staff were wonderful and so friendly. I would highly recommend The Old Dog and would happily visit again in future!

Without a doubt, the best pub Sunday lunch we’ve ever had! The meat was melt in the mouth and the vegetable sides were beautifully cooked and presented. We had creamy cauliflower cheese, gorgeous braised red cabbage and fresh tasty greens. All of the staff were friendly and efficient and the pub itself was so cosy and welcoming. A fabulous start to our holiday and would recommend highly!!

Great food, high quality beers and spirits and above all very friendly and attentive staff can’t say enough how good everything was

Great short stop on a miserably wet day walking the Tissington Trail, just off the trail a welcome respite. Amazingly friendly service and great food.

Brilliantly friendly service in a cosy inviting pub! Took shelter whilst walking the Tissington trail as the pub is just a few hundred metres off the track. Welcoming staff, great menu and swift service. Racine d for passers by or locals alike!

Lovely rural pub. Very busy on weekend. We eat outside due to dogs. Service and food was excellent. Reasonable prices. Parking excellent.

Really good range of beers and the food was amazing. Plenty of seating outside which would be lovely in the summer.

We visited today after a lovely walk around dove dale and tissington. A very cozy pub with a great outdoor area. When we arrived there were no tables available, the staff were really apologetic so we sat outside. After 10 mins or so they came and found us to let us know a table was available so we were able to enjoy a lovely lunch next to the fire. Really nice food and drinks with great service and a cracking location. Will definitely be back soon!

Went on the cuff as out walking and staying a couple of miles away . Made to feel really welcome with the dog . Great beers , great fire and nibbles spot on. We will be back when in the area

A charmingly cosy pub but with a nice modern feel. We didn’t book and chanced it with our dog on a busy Saturday. We sat at a small bar area table but it got a bit crowded and the attentive staff member spotted this and was very accommodating to move us to a better table. Steak and ale pie came out very fast and was delicious. A lovely lively place for food and drinks!

Friendly helpful service, good food and drug friendly. What's not to like?

Had the steak and ale pie, was one I'd the best I've had in a very long time. Good selection of beers and great tasting coffee

Had to sit outside but still worth it for an excellent lunch and speedy service.

Only stopped for a quick pint which was lovely, the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked great. Will be back when next in the area to sample more.

Absolutely spot on, great atmosphere, amazing service, the food was super tasty and we left knowing we’d come back soon

Great all round pub. Excellent food. Brilliant selection of beers. Friendly service. Can't fault it.

Wonderful evening meal with my children. Two fish and chips and a steak and ale pie chosen from the new menu. Absolutely superb and a very good selection of beer! Staff as usual were excellent.

Wonderful pub! Truly some of the best pub food I’ve had and the service was so wonderful. Dog friendly and a lovely fireplace to warm up when it’s soggy outside. Highly recommend