The Old Hall Hotel in High Peak

The pie is amazing. I would recommend it was gorgeous. Lovely pub, nice and friendly. OP was a favourite of ours. Well priced

Had to send back sour tasting beer with off smell which bar person agreed wasn’t right. Food wasn’t much better and was simply over priced poorly cooked pub grub and greasy as hell. Cutlery was dirty and glasses smeared with lipstick. Horrid! If you want to eat watching far too many dogs lick their backsides and Fatty Fat Fat the owner salivate over women you’ve found your place. Cheshire Cheese 1000 times better!

Visited for a Sunday lunch. It was the most amazing lunch we have ever had. We all had roast beefwhi h was succulent , plenty of meat season vegetables, huge roast potatoes, and huge Yorkshire pudding. All feeling very satisfied. Staff were amazing. Definitely will be returning.

Came to Hope for the weekend and found this pub by chance. Greta food, service and atmosphere.

Only ate here, but very pleasant and acceptable prices

Awesome place. Good drinks, good staff, good food. And we had the weather to match. Class.

Food and drinks are excellent. Ambience even better. Tuesday quiz is fab too. ❤️

Good food, great location for the surroundings walks/hikes.

Great historic pub!! In the peak district.

A very friendly hotel with good food for both breakfast and dinner. Good choice of beers and wines. Well located. Our dog was spoilt by the staff. Generally good value.

Went for lunch today with my elderly mum, the staff were very attentive and respectful. I had the ham, egg and chips which was delicious and plentiful and mum had scampi, chips and peas which she loved. It was a last minute decision and I’m really pleased we made it. Thank you

What a great experience. I took my partner away for the night for her 30th birthday and by chance booked us a room at the Old Hall. I can see why the reviews rate the place so highly as the food & service was fantastic, a big thank you to Joe specifically who went the extra mile to make us feel so welcome. The room was also beautiful, and it looked like it was a newly renovated bathroom. Highly recommended and we will be back!

Been visiting The Old Hall for a good few years now when we visit the area usually 5/6 times a year was disappointed to say the least with the food today the most noticeable was a portion of chips which accumulated to around 20 chips with cheese which didn’t look like cheese was more like rubber priced at £6-50 WOW not what it used to be i wonder if it is now under different management since we last visited? obviously we won’t be returning anytime soon

The owners were incredibly friendly and the food was delicious (both the dinner and the breakfast). Perfect for a pre-hike fuelling stop 💪🏼 The small twin room was also very comfortable and clean. I’d love to come back and I highly recommend the Old Hall Hotel!

Lovely pub and great food. Came for a family lunch. All enjoyed the food. And service was friendly. The only note for the future was the portion of chips on the fish n chips could have done with a few more.

Just been for lunch in the restaurant. I'd messaged ahead to ask about gluten free children's meals for my coeliac daughter, but didn't hear back. There are no children's gluten free meals. Staff kindly adapted a jacket potato for her, but we were still charged full adults price, £12 for this. There was no understanding or wiggle room here. Everything else was lovely, but I probably won't be back.

Absolutely cracking Sunday dinner!! Would recommend this lovely pub which has such an inviting and cosy atomosphere. Our roast beef dinners were delicious, couldn’t fault it! the kids were super happy as the kids menu portions were massive and the staff were very attentive and friendly.

Excellent food, great atmosphere, brilliant service 👍

Stayed Sunday and Monday. Beginning February. Fantastic place. Dog friendly. Spotless rooms, food was bang on. All staff very welcoming. Daryl did well. We will be back again. Probably in the summer. Ian and Cal Brown Bear Sheffield.

I did write a big review explaining everything but then my phone died😩Long story short..we ordered 6 meals one after each other, only 4 came out and was waiting for 2 meals our friends had eaten there and ours still hadn't arrived.we complained and wanted a refund..... As from what I can see from other reviews he thinks he's thinks he's the bees knees and doesn't like to apologize to paying customers . But all I will say avoid at all costs!! VERY RUDE manager he clearly doesn't like criticism.If only we looked at the reviews .we would of chosen another place to eat.the balded headed chap(manger/owner) whatever he is..you need to go back to business school and brush up on your etiquette.. absolutely appalling behavior!!

Though clearly having to deal with difficult circumstances and challenging customers, all the staff were professional, communicative and courteous. The food was also excellent.

Absolutely fantastic pub. Loads of old school charm and character. Muddy boots and dogs welcome sign was a great sight as we're the open fires. Food was top notch and staff were very chatty and friendly 😊

Absolutely lovely pub for the end of a long walk! As the sign outside said, "dogs and muddy boots welcome" Friendly, helpful service in spite of how busy it was, excellent food with a fairly sizeable menu to choose from, and a great selection of beers on tap. Huge choice of whiskeys, which is always a bonus!

What an achievement to make such a hash of 4 completely different dishes. Each of them served luke warm, with lumpy gravy and mushy overcooked vegetables. Service was both slow and disinterested, apart from wanting us payment. I've read previous reviews and note the owners pathetic replies to negative comments. He thinks he is so amusing and intelligent, yet comes across as an absolute wally. Clearly his 'favourite negative reviewer' HAS really got to him.

Had dinner here after a hike and was very impressed with food and service.

Recently visited the Old Hall Hotel whilst on a walking break in the peaks. We loved everything about it. Reasonable price, great food (particularly loved the venison stew), good beer and reliable wine and sitting beside a roaring fire. Good job guys - we went twice on the trot - superb.

Lovely old pub with great staff. Open fires and a great selection of beer. Room was very characterful with a comfortable 4 poster bed.

Really love this pub, great beer food looks very good .....

We only ate didn't stay over but this is a thriving business and worth going to. Good food, welcoming staff in a tourist hotspot.

Potential racist customer We started by drinking our wine outside, but as it got colder, we went inside to rest. Not long after, an older man at the next table began turning his head to glance at us repeatedly. Finally, he arrogantly and sarcastically asked, "Do you speak English? Why don’t you order any drinks?" We explained that we had already finished our drinks outside and asked if there was a problem. He replied, "No problem." It’s worth noting that another table nearby with a customer and their dog also didn’t have any drinks, yet he didn’t approach them with the same attitude. Instead, he chose to sneak glances at us and make snide remarks, as if to disgust us on purpose. People say the essence of this country lies in its countryside, but it seems the countryside is also home to old-fashioned bigots who have likely never encountered foreigners and reek of arrogance. What a “gentleman’s” country, indeed.

Lovely food here after completing the circular route! Good menu, it got busy so service was slower but food worth the wait!

We had our Christmas lunch here 3rd year running and wasn’t disappointed they make the occasion special I had turkey with all the trimmings wife had the fish option for main course, both meals were very tasty. We’ve also been here during the week wife had liver & onions and thoroughly enjoyed it cooked just right I had the steak and ale pie that was plentiful and tasty had to ask for more graver but that was a problem for them. Very satisfied staff very helpful and polite. Thank you for making our Christmas special

Great atmosphere, very nice food and a well kept pint, what's not to like.. Highly recommended.. Had the most amazing Beef Bourguignon today, totally Sublime, update 14/07/24 salt & pepper chips are back on the menu.😋

I had the misfortune to order fish and chips here last night and it was absolutely awful, the fish was slimy and a bit 'snotty' inside, the batter was as tough as old boots, the chips were obviously frozen and not well cooked they were very anaemic looking and soggy and tasteless inside, the peas had a weird 'old fat' taste and had been heated in the microwave as some had dried up, plus the awful (home made?) 'tartar' sauce seemed to be just coarsely chopped onion in a diluted mayonnaise, then to make it even worse they served it on top of a serviette/doyley on the plate which after a very few minutes got soggy and began to disintegrate and mix in with my food - why?. I did eat most of it because I was ravenous but regretted it when I got home! I complained to 2 people, one of whom was wearing glasses he said he would 'tell the chef' but no one even had the decency to come to discuss it with me , let alone offer any apology. The meal cost £20, I could have got similar in Wetherspoons for about half that and it would have been much nicer, so beware the fish and chips at the old hall Hope.

Visited this place after a walk from Edale. Found a table while my friend went to the bar and after a few minutes was asked if I had a booking. I said no and was told the table was reserved. I pointed out to the staff member that the table had no reservation notice, to which he went to the bar and came back with a a reserved sign and slammed it down on the table in front of me. Unbelievably rude and unprofessional. We left and went for a drink over the road. We spent over £20 on two single malts in this place the day before as a treat which I now regret. We won't be going back. Just read read Rick's response. This tells you everything you need to know, what great customer service. Very similar angry and unapologetic responses to other customers that were not happy. Try putting your hands up to your failings Rick. The time was 4 pm by the way so sounds like you and your staff have probably upset someine else? The pub across the road was great by the way and interesting you have chosen to belittle them in your response. Oh dear, quite shambolic.

The staff need some training in their manners!

Late season Sunday pint. Comfy chairs, good staff, nice beer. We have been further and faired worse. It gets busy in summer!

Very old rooms but clean. A little noisy with the toilet pump going off a few times in the night and the walls are thin but the place is old. Ear plugs maybe woukd solve this. Service was a little slow of an evening for taking order. Ended up ordering at the bar each time as hard to get waitress attention. Good was excellent though

One of the best places to eat and drink .gorgeous surroundings ,fantastic staff ,great food and lovely beer ,what more do you need

There is a drink for every occasion and for everyone food good great atmosphere warm and friendly also dog friendly. Going again in 2wks

Very disappointed, best way to describe bar staff is miserable! When food came, waiter very cheeky making cocky remarks only thing that saved it was food was okay. Personally think I can get a better cauliflower cheese from tescos for cheaper

Visited on Halloween whilst staying at Laneside campsite (15 minute walk). Good beers, good food and helpful staff. Have eaten here a number of times and never disappointed. Buffalo wings were awesome, as was the hot sauce.

We stopped at the hotel for food and drinks after a walk from Ladybower reservoir. The place is oozing comfort and homeliness, the staff are professional, welcoming and very friendly. We ordered Sunday roast and Local liver with onions. The food was delicious. The staff were attentive. It's a local gem that's dog friendly. We will definitely return to sample more dishes of their great tasting menu.

Great pub, great staff, food brilliant. Location is spot on. Our dog made to feel welcome and they are welcome in the rooms

Sweet and cosy pub. Delightful rooms. Nice beers. Nice gins. Good places to sit.

After a hike across the Peak District, we were hoping to find a great roast dinner locally but somewhere new to our friends; unfortunately, the place we recommended and opted for this time was just average. We all felt the service was average; staff were lacking interest in general and when we were asking questions about the specials, they seemed unbothered. We all agreed it was overpriced for what we got too, which was a shame. One tiny carrot, 2 small roast potatoes, cold leeks and cabbage and a watery gravy. The beef was quite nice and the mash was well seasoned. I have been here before for drinks and snacks which we previously enjoyed but on this occasion, we left disappointed.

I feel obliged to comment given recent seemingly negative reviews. We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights and ate there for breakfast and evening meals Our room was the Ladybower and it was absolutely lovely. Breakfast was excellent in the annex and the staff were friendly, helpful and chatty. For evening meal, we had the pie, belly pork and chicken supreme between us and all very good. There was a fire going all day too. Given some recent comments about cleanliness, I have to say I saw the exact opposite and no issues at all. The staff work really hard and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed here with my wife towards the end of September on a trek from Bakewell to our home near Chapel-en-le-Frith. The room was excellent as was the food, service and beer - Theakstons Old Peculiar. We returned a couple of weeks later for lunch and food, beer was as good as on our previous visit.

What a horrid place. Pity that landlord doesn't spend as much time sorting it out as he does responding to reviews. We had the so called pie. Not a pie, and tasteless bits of cat food swimming in off tasting beer

Perfect post-hike pub dinner spot. Great beer, food and service. The steak and ale pie was incredible - lots of delicious filling and thick crusty pastry. All the food was brought out quickly and piping hot, even though it was a busy Saturday night.

They were able to accommodate our large party of military veterans and wife's without any fuss. The beer and food was very good 👍

A short walk from the campsite made this our first choice. We visited for a drink on Wednesday and to have a look at the menu. We booked dinner for Thursday, to celebrate a birthday and did not regret the decision. We chose the lamb rump, calves liver and salmon. All cooked to perfection and brought to our table by Imogen, who was cheerful and had a great sense of humour. The evening was perfect and I would like to thank Imogen, Jack, Calvin and Ed for making it so. I will be back in 2026, for another celebration and hope to see you again. Thank you all so much.

Fantastic Experience all round - I would like to say that the "Old Hall" which is a local pub to my dads house is a very welcoming place and the landlord Rick and his team are second to none. My family visit on many occasions to eat and drink and I personally like to go and have a drink and the occasional meal when I am visiting family. The landlord Rick is one of the most friendliest people I have met and always welcomes me and I feel at home the moment I walk into the place. I would highly recommend the Old hall for a warm welcoming visit anytime to anyone that is thinking of going. Great times and great atmosphere. Thanks again. All the best, Matty

I and a friend had booked a twin en-suite room for one night. We were given room 1. The room was small, the bed comfortable but the bathroom was dire. The thick plastic shower curtain was in need of a good steam/hot wash to clean it and remove the smell. Dinner was delicious - we had chosen chicken supreme from the specials list and it came on hot plates. Breakfast the next day was dire with there only being a choice of two boxed cereals, no yoghurt, fruit or muesli. The breakfast room was so cluttered with paraphernalia that the TV ‘Hotel Inspector’ would have had a field day. I would have a beer and dinner again but not an overnight stay. Housekeeping take note!

This review is of the restaurant, not the hotel. We stopped for a lunch...rather disappointed. The pork and stuffing 'sandwich of the day' was particularly poor. The pieces of pork didn't have any fat on them which resulted in dry and tasteless meat. When will cooks realise that it's the fat on pork, beef and lamb that adds the moisture and taste. And the toasted baguette that the pork and stuffing were in was also dry and dull. The chips and salad that accompanied the sandwich were quite pleasant, and the waitress was efficient and polite. There are several other places to have lunch in the area and we wished we had chosen another venue.

Called on our trip on the open air bus. Great meal. Lovely, friendly staff. Good value for money .

Really nice place to go and eat and relax. We went as a large group and were served by great friendly staff. Some stayed here and said it was great. Some ate and had no complaints. It had a great atmosphere and was family friendly. We would definitely return if we were close again

Had a lovely meal here and they are very dog friendly which suited us. Thanks 😊

Been going here for a few years..always been fine..last 2 years just me and my dog..he's quite a unit..everyone loves him including the staff..tonight he was laid as he does in everyone's way but I always ask if I need to move him..most are fine..tonight a woman I won't say lady who looks like she shops in charity shops and needs a bath..and looks like she keeps this place open said to me move your dog he's in everyone's way..most people around me couldn't believe.. what they just heard..and suggested I told her where to get off..

A must visit pub wonderful atmosphere and healthy portions on your plate A good selection of ales. A welcoming open fire greats you after a walk in the hills.

Visited Hope Tearooms attached to the side of the Old Hall Hotel. Had a scrummy Derbyshire breakfast. Large plateful plus toast and the tastiest black pudding I've ever eaten. Smashing.

Breakfast was excellent, recommended the hash browns!

I fulfilled one of my to-do's on my bucket list. Attending a Beer Festival, which i used to watch on the Tele came true when I visited this place during a beer fest.

Busy at the weekend but we booked in advance.

Amazing location, beer selection was superb. Went there for the beef festival. Great music and beer and food.

Really nice staff, atmosphere, & foods great ,

Great location for walks and historic places

Great staff lovely location all good well done

Had the liver and bacon and it was fantastic, great selection of drinks aswell

I can't tell you about the rooms as I only went in to eat. Me and my husband had a few hours without the children so we was walking to another local food place but saw this first and thought we would sit in and eat here instead. I ordered pan seared lamb, mustard mash and veg, my husband ordered the burger and chips. Non to write home about. My husbands meal was ok and burger was small and small fries, they charged £16.50 for this and my meal wasn't worth the £20 price tag. The mustard was only on top of the mash (on the surface) but when underneath this the mash was very bland had to season with pepper to give taste. I had 2 pieces of lamb which was the size of my fork vertically and horazontally each. The lamb sat on top of the mash and there was more mash than meat. The veg and gravy was really nice. Luckily we had a starter to share or garlic bread as our meals didn't fill us up. I have to say despite the food not worth the price tag, the staff were very friendly, even though they asked us about our meal as we were paying, so couldn't really stop the transaction half way if not nearly fully paid for. For my meal, she said she will pass feedback to the chef regarding the mash. I think this place could really make it if meals met the price tag, I would love to come again in the future to re try this place as I like the atmosphere here and the friendly staff 😊

Lovely pub/hotel rooms very very clean nice size comfy bed lovely bathroom.

The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety on the menu to choose from. Each dish we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was also top-notch. The staff were friendly and attentive. They really added to the positive experience. The pub has a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes it the perfect spot to relax after a good hike. The only downside is me and my partner not meeting Rick the Landlord in person. What a bloody legend! Highly recommend! Rita.

I can not say anything about the rooms, as we only had lunch in the bar. The pub/hotel has a small cafe attached to it, as it is a part of the business, the food and hygiene in the café is very good. The Old Hall Hotel is very tired and dirty, the staff, fed up, and the food is not worth the £18 a head. The pie was salty, the crust thick and dry, the filling lacking in flavour. The peas had been boiled within an inch of existence, and the chips had been cooked and reheated making them look like the fingers from an Egyptian mummy. Our plates were stone cold, and the food soon had a chill to it. The staff, all but one young lady, were very unprofessional and obviously did not have any interest in the job or being their. We received no greeting at all or asked if we would like a table, we were just ignored. There was no one at front of house to greet you. Although there were more staff than guests, everything seemed to be disorganised and muddled. We only eat some of the food as we were starving, otherwise, we would simply have walked out.

Had a few beers and 2 fabulous meals tonight. Liver & Bacon along with Slow Braised Bacon Belly. Well worth the price and cooked to order too. We will be back!

Great location, well kept beer.

We pop in most nights for a drink after a days walking, food is excellent, service is excellent, staff and locals really friendly, if your in the area do yourselves a favour and pop in for a drink and something to eat

Wanted a motorbike break and decided to stay here 2 nights, we were not disappointed. Staff are extremely friendly, food was amazing and my husband said having real ales on pump was a deal breaker. Shout out for the breakfast it was huge and amazing. Only one little niggle, it was extremely hot this week so could have done with a towel change, we did leave them in the shower tray however that's only a little issue and we do intend to return. Thank you so much for an amazing experience and our room was amazing

Really lovely meal. Good great quality. Quick, friendly service. I had steak and ale pie followed by sticky toffee pudding and my husband had mixed grill followed by toffee and honeycomb cheesecake. It was really good!

Was a parking lot chill, enjoyed the atmosphere.

Gorgeous food and great service.

Great stay at the Old Hall for the second time. Twin room small but has everything you need. Really comfy beds and pillows so had a wonderful night's sleep after a gig at the Devil's arse in Castleton which is about a 40 minute walk away. We got back to have a drink outside which has plenty of seating. There was a good choice of real ales which we enjoyed trying a couple of. The local clientele who were sitting outside made us feel really welcome and happily chatted away with us, then Rick the landlord came over to chat along with his gorgeous rescue dog Pickle, he was very interested in our experience of the Hotel and his personality along with his staff made our stay even more special. Shower in the morning was hot and good pressure with soaps provided. Lovely huge towels to wrap around any size Cafetiere with ground coffee is an absolute plus, with plenty of instant coffees, hot chocolate and Yorkshire tea if that's your thing. We decided to try Granny May's Tea Room, part of the Hotel for breakfast as they served a smaller option than what was available elsewhere. Local sausage was really tasty, good quality bacon. Everything cooked perfectly and delicious, we could not fault it. All in all, we would like to thank Rick and all his staff for their contribution to an amazing weekend, we will be back.

Fabulous staff realy looked after us . Lovely food

Lovely pub type pub. Good menu and lovely tasty food. Staff friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere and nice wine. Clean with nice outside area as well.

dropped in for an excellent lunch whilst walking in the peaks great food service and staff

Had a really great time here, came back multiple times over the course of our trip! Service was excellent and food was nice. Good atmosphere too. Way more welcoming than what's considered to be the locals pub. Definitely recommend coming here for a jacket potato at lunch!

Brilliantly kept and served real ale. Food very good. Loved it!

Had the most amazing pie ever here- definitely choose this instead of the other pub in town which only does pizza. Not only was the pie exquisite, but they do a great selection of local beers too. Perfect after a good hike.

Great pub with a free beer, cider and music festival every bank holiday weekend

Fantastic rural pub with great choice of beers

Best steak and ale pie I've ever had.

Love this place , always a warm welcome, excellent service, top ales , great atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit if your in the area

Great lunch out of the rain. Fantastic Jacket Potato with Chilli, spicy!! Yummy!

Beer festival visit. Had a great time. We’ll visit again on another bank holiday weekend.

Had a lovely drink with friends in the sunshine.

Had lunch here 9th of may good food generous portions nice atmosphere enjoyable visit

After a nice walk over Mam Tor I was ready for a very nice pint of Abbeydale Moonshine and a juicy burger with black pudding and blue cheese.

Lovely old pub selling decent food, staff were attentive and friendly. Beer festival on the bank holidays.

Wow! I booked in here at the last minute when I got stuck during issues with trains. I really got lucky and landed well and truly on my feet. All the staff made me and my dog feel so welcome. The food was so yummy! Especially the pie and lard cooked chips. The bed was so comfy, plenty of hot water and a great shower. A big thank you to Samantha and Paula for your kindness and generosity and the free taxi drop off in Edale on the morning of departure. I highly recommend this hotel if you are ever due to stay in Hope xxx

Favourite Hope Valley pub, amazing food with a good selection of drinks all in a cozy country pub atmosphere.

Nice looking bar. Was looking forward to a beer after a long walk, initially delighted to see Old Peculier on draft but sadly after buying a round all our pints were sour - bar staff refused to change them. I've been drinking real ale for 40+ years and Old Peculier is my favourite beer so I do know what I'm talking about. Very disappointed ☹️. Edit below. I emailed "Rick" (two weeks ago, no reply yet) who replied to this review to confirm all the details and gave him more information. And yes, it was that place. Seems he wasn't interested in replying just trying to deflect.