The Pack Horse Inn in High Peak

Lovely pub, really friendly staff. Ordered camembert and steaks, delicious and cooked perfectly. Brilliant selection of ales. Really recommend this pub for dinner and drinks. I hope I can come back soon! Edit: I came back and extremely glad I did. Favourite pub on earth. Food is soo good and Moravka is my new favourite larger

Lovely pub especially after a long walk. The steak and ale pie was amazing with good beer on tap to accompany it.

Cosy country pub but severely let down by the food. I had the chilli which contained dark chocolate. The barman did notify me of this as I ordered it but thought to proceed. However the chocolate completely overwhelmed the taste of chilli and rendered the meal sickly and unsavoury. My partner opted for the chicken madras which had a strong vinegary taste and felt like it was just a reheated ready meal. Overall very let down.

My partner and I stayed in the local area for a few days on a walking holiday. This place was by far the best pub we visited in the 4 mile radius. The food was outstanding. I had a Mexican burger which was 100% beef burger with beautiful homemade chilli con carne on top. Service with fresh veg and amazing homemade chips. The locally brewer lager and ale were fantastic as well. Reasonably price, definitely recommend

Old fashioned pub with Toby Jugs, real fire and 3 small bars. This feels like a step back in time but the landlord Kris is very friendly, the beer options are predominantly local and very tasty and there was a good atmosphere

Excellent food, great service. Live music was playing when we were there, was very good and not intrusive.

Staff are very friendly and the food was lovely especially the steak,ale and mushroom pie. No waiting for food even though there was 8 of us and loads more.Highly recommended

We booked the local campsite and decided to book this pub for a meal on our first night as we would be arriving late. Booking a table was straightforward and I received acknowledgment from Hannah. We arrived to a busy pub with plenty of people having a good time. The table was ready and waiting for us, we ordered drinks (Hartington Ale is top drawer), ordered our food at the bar and made our way to the table. The food came quick and served by smiling, friendly staff. Food was excellent, the barman and all the staff were excellent, really can’t fault the place. Will definitely return.

Friendly staff. Good well cooked and presented food. Reason priced.

Visited a few days ago for food. This is a great pub which retains lots of original features. The food was excellent as was the beer choice. The landlord was friendly and welcoming. A lovely pub well worth a visit.

Wonderful pub food , absolutely excellent service from very attentive staff, peaceful country atmosphere.

A small village pub which is located just a stones throw from the Crowdecote Campsite, where we were staying! This was my first visit but won't be the last! The foot was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating to groups of all sizes. Booking in advance is recommended in the peak seasons!

Great little gem food delicious and made to feel welcome the minute you walk in. Very busy so would advise booking if you want food

Pub slightly tired, outdoors (beer garden) in particular needs attention but the staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is good wholesome pub grub and good portion size. Service was good and there was a steady flow of people (thurs eve). Would be nice to see something on the menu with vegetables other than chips/rice. Would return if camping close by again.

What a find! Excellent food, a great choice too. A beautiful wild garden where we were welcomed warmly even with 5 dogs! The menu is extensive but in no way did that detract from the quality. The views are spectacular and I will definitely return when I’m back in the area

We stayed at the campsite down the road and this was a perfect stop off for us two evenings on the trot because we liked it so much! Lovely cosy vibes and extremely hospitable staff - thank you!

We came here twice last week whilst on holiday . The food is amazing, compliments to the chef as I believe it’s one lady cooking . The views from the garden are spectacular and I love the fact it’s a beautifully wild tiered garden. The staff were lovely. It’s dog friendly, we were a party of 9 altogether and all our food came out hot and fresh. I would highly recommend this pub if you’re up that way. I will definitely be back next time I’m in the peaks .. ps can I have your recipe for tomato and basil soup DELICIOUS 😋

Just stopped off for a drink. Didn't eat here but got talking to someone who had. They described it as pub food done well. Quaint little pub in a very small hamlet but popular enough. Has funny opening times for walkers, closed 3pm-6pm.

Very nice old pub, good food and pleasant service.

Poor quality food and wine. Prawn salad smothered in sauce so inedible and boring scampi, frozen chips and no tartare sauce. What a disappointment!

Choose the prawn salad. Dreadful. lettuce, cucumber and tomato with small tasteless prawns smoothered in a thick layer of marie rose. Good pint of guiness and efficient barman.

We stayed at the local campsite so this pub was a bonus! The staff (and locals) were very friendly. The food was amazing. All home made and massive portions. The quiche I had was probably the best I had ever tasted - really cheesy. Served with chips and salad and coleslaw. My husband had the steak and ale pie with chips and mushy peas. All piping hot too. Highly recommend

Absolutely fabulous find, came due to the reviews on Google and they are all spot on. Staff wonderful, plates hot, all food home made and to die for. We had the vegetable lasagne lovely chunky veg and not soggy, steak and ale pie pastry thin and crispy and steak fell apart, quiche was mainly cheese and again beautiful pastry. We shall be returning on our holiday and would highly recommend 6 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Lovely little local pub! We were camping in the site nearby and this was perfect for a little evening tipple when the rain hit! The staff were super helpful and opened up early on the day of the England match and put us in a back room with a projector, everyone was very pleased!! Thanks again for your hospitality ✨

Stopped to sit down after a walk as the owner was there offered to get a bottle even though wasn't in open hours mentioned that we would be back there later in the evening Upon turning up found a reserved table out the way as owner noticed we had a dog to Also different pie on the nights

Lovely food, lovely people. We went to the restaurant due to the good reviews. It didn’t disappoint. Most tables were occupied, but a pair of lovely guests vacated and said we could take their spot while they finished their drinks at the bar. Absolutely lovely people. The food was delicious. My partner had the pie. Gorgeous. Would recommend.

Great food, friendly service. A classic old English pub, really enjoyed our short time there.

The food was lovely, with a good sized portion too. I had fish and chips, the fish was of the same quality as a good chip shop, the chips were crispy and chunky with the centre being soft. There was 14 of us who had a meal and all the meals look delicious, my wife had lasagna and chips, the lasagna looks to be home made. everyone in our group commented on how nice the food was. This pub is also dog friendly too. Win win in my book 👍

Fab pub. Good food with large portions

What a find! This place is fab and a bit quirky! We went on a sunny Sunday; there was a couple playing music in a back room, locals drinking and chatting inside and out, and a warm welcome to us none locals. Had a couple of pints of local pale ale (can’t remember which one) but it was lovely. We sat in the back garden in the sun, which is raised up behind the pub, to give you great views of the surrounding hills. It’s a bit overgrown and has wildflowers and birds, and different areas to sit, some covered some not - we loved the wildness of it, a real haven for nature. We watched a wren going in and out of the roof of one of the little gazebos feeding her chicks. I had the steak (medium rare) sooooo good, it came with mushrooms, onion rings, homemade chips, peas and salad. My other half had the fish and chips. We both loved every mouthful. If you want great beer, great food, a warm welcome and a proper pub, this is the pace to go.

Marvellous pub. If you're eating make sure you book.

A lovely place to stop and enjoy lunch while visiting the area for walks and fresh air.

Called into this wonderful country pub with friends for a pint whilst out walking, the beer was brilliant amd carnt wait to come back and have the food. Keep up the good work you got a good pub.

Good food and drinks at this friendly, comfortable old pub, set in beautiful countryside for walking.

Chris is an amazing guy, very mellow and chilled... Food is amazing as are their beers and other drinks... We stayed in the area camping and ate here on the 2 days we spent here ... 😉👍😎

A wonderful country pub, very professional service...staff are very kind, would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a great experience

Popped in for a swift pint while passing. Three real ales on hand pumps, which vary on a regular basis apparently. Lots of people in, locals & visitors, eating & drinking. Enjoyed a well kept porter while chatting with the locals and the landlord. Food looked excellent, but didn't have time to dine. Excellent friendly atmosphere

Great traditional British pub, food and beer was 10/10

Very good service and excellent food.

We were staying at the local campsite and had booked here for night one as it had lovely reviews. After a lovely 3 course meal we quickly booked for night 2 as well. I am gluten and dairy intolerant and the menus were really clear on gluten, and the staff had a really good knowledge of the food meaning they showed me the dairy free options easily as well. Having multiple options on starters and mains is a luxury! The chicken goujons and fish and chips were a real highlight for me. My partner couldn’t recommend the waffle dessert enough also. The staff were very accommodating for our spaniel too with water and treats readily available. Would recommend booking as from speaking to the staff it often gets booked up.

Nice food,good service, nothing to complain about

Best wholesome tasty food ever. Piping hot and delicious. Big portion. Great value. Lovely friendly staff. Very traditional looking pub. You must try it.

Lovely pub. Most of the food was good, except for the bean burger which is best avoided

A real cosy find, like something from American werewolf🫣 food served was fresh hot and tasted lovely.

Loved it, tiny little pub, but brilliant. Great food, good value, came piping hot. Beer selection varied and interesting, dogs welcome. Super helpful staff. Highly recommended.

Lovely family owned pub with great friendly service and delicious home cooked food. No ability to pay by card when we went so best to have cash on you although paying by bank transfer was an option. Recommend the lasagne and pie of the day, it was chicken and chorizo which was wonderful. Try and save a bit of room for pudding there's a great choice and the special bread and butter pudding using a hot cross bun was a real treat

A little gem of a place, we booked for an evening meal and wasn't disappointed. Lovely cosy pub. The food was absolutely amazing, we are vegetarian but still plenty of choice for us. The portions are very generous. Great value, lovely food, and atmosphere.

Love this pub! Lovely scenic location. friendly professional staff, good selection of food, drinks on the menu and real ales kept well. We had the lasagne, chips and salad and steak chips and veg. Huge portions, very tasty, piping hot, with fresh veg and home made chips (not frozen). Sadly no room for pudding but they looked superb. Very cozy in winter with the log burner.

Visited this lovely traditional hidden gem again, for a quiet Sunday drink. Nice local beers. Friendly staff. Kept its traditional charm. Recommended.

Really excellent food and service. Best pub food that we have had in years. All homemade.

Dropped in for a lunchtime pint at halfway point of our group hike. Great range of drinks and friendly, efficient bar staff.

Great food, great service and in a great area.

Very friendly staff and customers,folk session softly filtering through from the back room, creating a very relaxed atmosphere.I whole heartedly recommended this venue

We visited on a quiet Thursday evening for a small family meal. It was a rainy windy night and the place was fairly empty, but the logburner was going and we got a friendly welcome. We had already booked a table but probably wasn't necessary that night! We have a few dietary requirements (gluten-free and onion-free) and they were super helpful in providing suitable replacements. So many places will just remove the offending items and leave a half-empty plate! I had the Steak, Guiness and Stilton pie and it was delicious. The GF Classic burger was immense, and had a lovely salad to accompany it. All was good, in a warm and friendly environment.

Fantastic food and fantastic value for money. Lovely people too

I had the Steak and Mushroom pie with Chips and Mushy Peas. I found this to be absolutely gorgeous, the staff were warm, friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was amazing.

Excellent as always. Very friendly with a warm welcome

Lovely pub and restaurant. Thoroughly recommended 😊

Fantastic quaint pub serving lots of traditional pub options, great size portions, food was soooooo tasty, we had chicken in stilton sauce and lasagna and garlic bread.friendly local atmosphere, super dog friendly. Would highly recommend!

So friendly, but do book to eat, really busy most days.

Had fish and chips. The chips were handmade and perfectly cooked, and the batter on the fish lovely. I would highly recommend

Packhorse burger, highly recommended

We went for lunch last Thursday whilst on holiday. The menu was perfect and the food was cooked beautifully. My husband and I both had whitebait and chips which we really enjoyed. We also tried a nice local beer. We found the staff and atmosphere very friendly and welcoming too - both for humans and dogs. Beautiful views too.

Spent a couple of evenings here. Fab food and great service. Lovely people

Perfect..had a lovely meal, good service lovely staff

Had stayed at the cottage next door, so we had 2 meals on separate nights. Best to book a table as gets busy. Friendly staff and nice, helpful landlord. First meal I had the Stilton and chicken and it was lovely, not over powering and came with chips. Second meal I had a bbq chicken and cheese wrap but found it was smothered in way too much sauce but still tasty. This also came with chips (chips are AMAZING and reminded me if my grandma's home made northern chips!). My oartner had fish and chips and it was delicious. Very dog friendly and took my little dachshund in on a couple occasions. Nice beer garden and easy to park. Highly recommend if your nearby.

Great pub with fab food,great service friendly staff

A much needed lunch and cold drink

We turned up without a booking but there were plenty of tables available both inside and out. Staff were exceptionally friendly and the food was lovely (magnificent chips and plenty of options to choose from). Sat outside with a lovely view over the hills and whilst we were there a group of lovely people struck up some country music in the beer garden. This created such a lovely atmosphere that we stayed for additional drinks. Unfortunately this did make the walk back to our campsite over High Wheeldon a bit of a challenge😃

We had a very hearty meal here and were served by the most friendly staff in Buxton! Lasagne with chips, steak and ale pie and a mixture of tasty sides. The portions were huge which the walkers in our group welcomed. Staff were so friendly and accommodating - definitely recommend visiting for food which was great value. The bar is very small (only fitting one server) so this meant a long queue for drinks during busy time but that didn’t bother us. Lovely beer garden behind the pub with a lovely view.

Their home made pie's are excellent, good selection of real ales, service Very good will be traveling over just for the food

Great pub and well located l. I wasn't after food but it looked great.

Great food and beer at a very good price. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Amazing food. Great service. Lots of places to sit outside. Dogs welcome. Can't wait to go back.

Found this place while on holiday, what a find. As a coeliac, the pack horse has an excellent menu with plenty of options for me. Staff were great, service was great. I wish I lived closer.

We ate here on a Saturday evening. The pub was busy and had a nice atmosphere. The bar and waiting staff were lovely and very attentive. A really good spot if you’re in the area.

Great food and service with Gluten Free options.

Great garden and shelters nice to sit and look at the rolling hills.

Very busy so a little slow. Well worth the wait though as the food was fantastic! Also dog friendly which is a big bonus for us.

A coeliacs paradise, virtually all of the menu was gluten free, fantastic host, great atmosphere and reasonably priced.

Fantastic range of Real Ales. Courteous & professional lanlord Chris. He knows what he's doing 👌

Food was really good. Large portions and great taste!

Pie, chips and peas, not many peas, rather too mushy, chips hone cooked , which were nice. Would visit again if in area

We stayed at a nearby campsite so visited a few times over the weekend as it constantly rained! Kris the landlord, who also works the bar, was very friendly and welcoming to us non locals! The beer is spot on, the homeccoked meals coming from Kris’ wife Hannah in the kitchen were very tasty. The pub is very traditional and cosy inside with a large range of drinks and food available. All round great service from the whole team

Evening meal in a normal pub. Tables a bit close together.

We had a weekend away in the Peak District, stumbled on the local campsite by accident and decided to keep it mind. After looking at reviews for the local Packhorse Inn, we booked a table in advance. Cosy place with helpful ish staff. We ordered our food, The Moroccan Lamb Pie and a Chicken Caesar Salad. The chips were nice, the lamb unfortunately was a very bland dish, I had a couple of mouthfuls and gave up. Returning it to order the House Special Burger instead . The Caesar salad was basically a large lettuce lightly chopped, some chicken with a bit of cheese, no bacon, very little dressing and the croutons, whilst being fresh out the fryer, we’re dripping in fat, my Partener ate very little of it, leaving about 60%. The house burger arrived and it was just two burgers with melted cheese in a very cheap white bun, nothing special in the slightest. But at least it had a bit of flavour, so an improvement over the Moroccan Lamb. The pudding however was a hit and recommended. The local brewed lager was very good as was my girlfriends drink. Drinks good, food pretty poor. Maybe we were unlucky with the three main dishes we ordered, or perhaps we had a stand in chef, as many of the reviews said how good the food was, unfortunately our experience was far from this,

Visited this local pub whilst staying in this pretty village. Lovely friendly people. Great homemade food. Would definitely visit again.

Friendly staff, generous helpings and a wide choice of tasty meals in this cosy pub. We had no room for puddings!

Fabulous traditional village pub, good selection of food and drinks. The beer garden is so nice & quirky, lots of little booths/summer houses spread out in a super sized area. Covid rules all adhered to very clean & safe environment and pet friendly.The surround area is beautiful stunning views and lovely walks.

We stayed in the campsite just down the road and it was very convenient to have a pub meters away from us. The staff were really friendly and the outside space is nice but this is where the compliments stop. We booked a table a few days before and was sat inside. The table hadn't even been cleaned from the previous people with crumbs and sauce everywhere. The floor was covered in food and I felt dirty sitting down on a chair. We moved outside quickly. The drinks and food menus lack variety. I ordered lasagne, which was well overpriced, which came with my own private swimming pool of grease on top and the chips were overcooked and tasted like they had been sat for a while. I had two mouthfuls and had to leave it. I would highly recommend not going here and going down the road to the Royal Oak which was a million times better.

Stopped here for lunch (booking advisable) after a morning hike! The food was AMAZING! Best home cooked food I’ve had in a pub for a very long time! We had the homemade burger which was delicious, very tasty and the pie of the day which was gammon, honey and mustard! The chips are homemade home cooked ones and were lovely and crispy on the outside soft and fluffy inside! Would highly recommend stopping here! Not only a pub with amazing food but also a pub with amazing views!

we had dropped our daughters at Alton Towers for the day and decided to do a circular walk nearby. The Hartington / Pilsbury Castle was an ideal length with a pub half way round and what a find! Great location making the most of the valley views, lovely little garden huts meant we were dry even on a changeable day. Staff really friendly, excellent service and the food was excellent - my husband had a huge very good quality burger and I had the toasted tortilla wrap - we were still only eating outside last weekend and it was such a lovely change - well done

I paid just under £13 for the burger. It was basically 2 very thin tasteless bits of meat slapped between a huge roll (not toasted) and a little melted cheese. There was a small standard side salad and the chips were fine. Kids meal was ok. I was shocked that it was so expensive as the quality of food was poor for all except the kids meal (fish goujons and chips). So glad it was under the eat out to help out scheme - 3 people had horrendous indigestion afterwards. We didn't attempt dessert. Wouldn't come back for food! Service was friendly and great views if going for a drink.

Idyllic location with beautiful beer garden and lovely staff but roast dinner could be better. The potatoes and veg tasted as though they had been lying around a while and the veggie crumble was tasteless. Boyfriend ordered beef roast and thought it was better. The overall experience was very pleasant though.

I recently visited the Packhorse and had a fantastic time. The owners, Hannah & Kris, were very warm and welcoming. There is an excellent choice of beers and guest ales combined with great food. I look forward to many return visits. 10/10

The wlcome is still as good as ever, great home cooked food, the new owners have kept the values of the pub in place, with the real ale and beers available and a warm atmosphere, well done !

Popped in with my girlfriend on the off chance of a Sunday Roast whilst out walking the peaks. What an excellent little pub, friendly Landlord with 2 good log fires going . Beef dinner was excellent along with the local ale , highly recommend a visit .

Visiting with 11 blokes on a walking weekend. What a super pub! Large range of ales, cider and even a locally brewed Czech style pilsner which were all in tip top condition from a landlord who evidently loves and knows how to keep his beer! Only had sandwiches and a few bowls of chips to eat but the chips were very moreish, real fried chips. Lovely! We could easily have stayed all afternoon but had to reluctantly leave in order to get to Hartington.

After reading several Trip Advisor reviews we had high expectations for the Pack Horse. However, we finished our evening very disappointed. Car parking was poor and the pub itself lacked atmosphere and felt very run down. It struck you as a pub that if you weren't a local you weren't welcome - although the landlord was very chatty. The chips were great however the dessert choices were poor. It was a very cramped area and it felt like the people sat 2 tables away were part of our group.

Very nice location, great local homemade food and very nice people. Even our demanding kids loved it :)