The Old Hall Hotel in High Peak

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.

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

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.

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!

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 staff lovely location all good well done

Great location for walks and historic places

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.

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!

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.

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

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.😋

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!

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

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.

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.

Lovely country pub with a homely feel and very friendly staff. The food was absolutely fantastic - I had no idea that a steak pie could be so good! My friends also felt the same about their food... Deserts were also divine. The only negative aspect of our time here was having to leave at the end! Highly recommended if in the area!

Great country pub where the locals make you feel very welcome. Spacious room My only dislike was the electric shower but it was usable.

Local to Laneside campsite, so can't star the rooms. Good food and ales.

Great beer, great food, great banter (about previous reviews 🤣)

Always welcoming staff, great food and service, reasonably priced

Did a circular walk from Hope to Castleton so wanted a nice meal at the end... that is definitely what we got at The Old Hall. The pub was nicely busy but we were shown to our table straight away by a really friendly girl (I had booked, we wouldn't have got a table otherwise) There were 4 of us... 2 of us had the steak pie which for me was up there with the best I have eaten, 1 had lamb rump and the other had the bacon belly. Everyone totally cleaned their plates and commented on how good it was. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive and the beer and wine was also very good. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. The visit topped off a very enjoyable day with friends so thank you.

Price of drinks over the top 2 fosters £9.40 terrible across to woodruff arms 2 carling £8.oo i know where i will drink when i return

Stumbled upon this place after walking Mam Tor and they had a beer and cider festival event on. Great atmosphere and lovely food.

Didn't stay but popped in for a pint after a walk around ladybower, best pub in peak district

Only popped in for a drink after finishing a Winhill walking loop. It is very charismatic inside the pub, very 'traditional' country pub interior- as the photos show. The staff behind the bar were friendly and a good range of beers were on offer, from lagers to ales and ciders. Very traditional offer to be fair. Can't comment on the food or rooms as we did not have any food nor stay the night!

If great customer service is what you are looking for, find somewhere else. We called in on a Sunday afternoon. We knew it would be busy and we were looking for something to eat (more in Hope than expectation - forgive the pun..!). There is a bar area for informal dining and a more formal area for reserved dining. All the tables in the bar area were taken and most of the tables in the more formal area had reserved signs on them. There was a table for two that did not have a reserved sign on so I politely asked the lady at the reservation area if we could take the table -'Not likely' was the less than friendly response with a sour face to accompany it. I said (again politely) that I thought it might be available as there was no reserved sign on it. After a brief check we were told that we couldn't have it (still no smile) and we could try in the bar area. I have no complaints about there being no tables available and we perhaps should have booked (although we were not sure what time we would be passing). I do however expect a modicum of friendly customer service. I am fortunate to be able to afford to eat out but I am not going to be providing my custom here again, I will spend it where it is appreciated. Very poor...!!

This is a very popular inn and hotel, excellent atmosphere and lovely food. A pleasure to visit.

If the chef could have packed more steak into the steak and ale pie he/she would have found new way to defie the laws of physics. This was just the centerpiece on a fantastic experience

Nice pub and character filled place to stay. Big on the whiskey!

2pm on a Friday.. can't do food as they have 150 people coming in. ..

Highly recommend. Especially the pie! Lovley old pub 👌

Best soup ever!!!! Not even sure what flavour it was but it was delicious, in fact it was the nicest soup I've ever had!!! It came out hot hot too!!!! The staff were ever so nice I'm here and helpful! My second time in here and it won't be my last!!!

Arrived got shown to our room which was clean and warm we had more than ample tea and coffee making facilities,we ate in the hotel and the chap in the attached bakery looked after us during breakfast they had a wide selection of homemade cakes to feast on

Been here 3 times now and every time never been disappointed, Paula and Samantha are excellent hosts,the food is really nice,well worth a visit in a beautiful location in the peak district 👍🤓

Pleasant country pub. Very friendly staff. Dogs welcome. A great little cafe attached. Topped by a good selection of ales.

Great old local pub. Ancient and traditional. Great food. Decent prices. Multi fuel burner. Good atmosphere. Usually not too busy but enough to give a good vibe. Staff friendly and helpful. Dog friendly. San Miguel top notch. 9/10. Recommended.

Best burgers and beer! Will definitely be back!

Love visiting the Old Hall for a pint after a hike. Warm and friendly atmosphere and a fair selection of real ales. Have eaten here previously food and service was very good.

This place is excellent, food and service was great x

Visited for drinks Jan 2024 after a walk in the Peaks. I don't want to knock it here as we've been for the beer festival and it's been good. Mixed feelings this time, some good & some not so good. When we arrived the lad behind the bar was very friendly and made us feel welcome, certainly no complaints from this stance. My beer was towards the end of the barrel and not right so I took it back and they swapped it with no questions asked. The replacement (Quencher) was good. What didn't sit well for me was that the bar staff left the beer on that I'd brought back and didn't turn the pump clip around, so potentially other customers could've chosen it unknowingly. The beer pricing was also on the steep side - £5.15 for a 3.4% pale, whereas the Old P at 5.6% was similarly priced, if not the same. The Old P I can understand more so. It's a nice pub and handy if you've done a good walk in the Peaks. Well situated for the bus stop and train station down the road.

Could not believe the way we were treated today we paid for three nights The dog jumped on the bed the first day and left muddy paw prints on the bed The dog was sleeping on the bench in the bar was told by head of house keeping to get off the furniture ok but on the Facebook page there is a dog on the seats How does this work out ! Tried to have it out with Tim and the head of house keeping but they were to busy talking behind our backs and drinking in the bar (extremely unprofessional) Felt very uncomfortable so we had to leave and didn’t stay for the last night And i hope who ever is in charge will contact me and discuss the issue I will phone next week to try and get this sorted can not treat people like this !!!!

Lovely food, really reasonably priced and friendly quick service

really good service nice and helpful food was very good and good price very warm and welcoming

Great location, decent food, hot shower, no WiFi in room, room was below average for price. Some great bar staff, some not so good bar staff. It isn’t the fault of the pub that it’s right on the main road but it is worth mentioning that light sleepers might be affected by 18 wheelers thundering past the window, I wasn’t, but my travelling companion was. Sadly the most memorable part of my stay was being poked in the ribs by the weird guy who seems permanently clamped to the end of the bar, apparently I sat on his boyfriend’s stool…quite a surreal moment, what’s that all about?!

Absolutely cracking place, really great service. Excellent range of drinks and snacks. Menu is great value and the stove fireplace is really welcome.

Tremendous Sunday lunch, bar meal and variety of beers. Cannot recommend it enough

We stopped off for dinner here and were really blown away with how good the food was. The fish and chips were some of the nicest I’ve ever had and the quality of the meat used in the chicken supreme was excellent. All for a very reasonable price and with friendly/polite staff and a nice atmosphere. My only regret is this pub isn’t down the road from where I live otherwise I’d be in it all the time!

Characterful pub-hotel which caters for all comers. Food was good, particularly the breakfast in the cafe. Rooms a bit tired but adequate.

Lovely pub with a great selection of beers on tap. Really cosy and dog friendly. Large beer garden and tearooms attached - they do epic breakfasts!

Fantastic staff food excellent atmosphere great def go if your in the area.

Food is great and portions are huge great place to eat

Always a great beer on offer after a long walk

Last week (15th -19th November 2023) my wife and I have been to the Old Hall every afternoon/evening for drinks and at Saturday we also had dinner. We have enjoyed each and every time because the atmosphere, the staff, the landlord Rick, the drinks and food and also the other clients we talked to were simply great. It was wonderful to have such a wonderful experience each and every time we visited, just like in 2015 and 2019. Great real ales (especially the Old Peculier) and a wonderful collection of whiskeys to try. Hopefully we will be able to visit again in 2024!

What a lovely pub! A very good atmosphere, and the food was amazing. The staff were great,I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this pub

Friendly great atmosphere Sunday roast was amazing Dogs and owners are made to feel welcome

Good staff nice beer was warm so just perfect for a quick 1

Beautiful hotel, although we only visited the bar and restaurant area, we did visit 4 times. The history is seen everywhere..staff and food are really excellent. Tons of parking ... This hotel is an absolute must to visit when visiting Hope Valley

Good old English pub warm and friendly with good English ale and food

Very nice pub, service and ambience both excellent. The food was also excellent and good value for money. Dog and muddy boot freindly

Great traditional pub with a number of ales to choose from at reasonable prices