The Royal Oak | Peak District in Derbyshire Dales

The food was really good, even the broccoli. Eating here felt like eating at home

Great evening on New Year’s Eve whilst we was visiting the area on a family get away, all the staff was fantastic, food was fab and the quiz was a great laugh. Fully recommend and also extremely fairly priced ✌🏽

Called in just for drinks, very dog friendly and brilliant polite friendly staff.

Came from Suffolk for Christmas time. Oak recommended to us and got to say not 1 negative thing to say in any shape or form . Keep it up.

Pity staff on their breaks are allowed to sit in the middle of customers paying a small fortune for their meal, shoes on the chairs eating chips with their hands. This is only ever about weak management!

Our second visit to the Royal Oak hurdlow this week on our Peak District holidays and WOW this place is a gem! Some of the best food we’ve had in the Peak District and this is our 4th visit to the peaks, staff are super friendly, service is great, cosy vibes by the fire and a even bigger bonus they’re super dog friendly! Food is incredible! Huge portions and super yummy! We will definitely be back when we visit the Peaks again! Highly recommend, from someone who worked in a pub myself for 10 years !

A real gem in the middle of nowhere, well worth a drive

Nice old style pub with a log fire keeping the place nice and toasty . Food was nice with good-sized portions. The place was clean and tidy, and the staff were polite and friendly, good sized car park.

Nice friendly pub good atmosphere nice location only had the one drink as we were passing through but worth a visit

Service and food first class. I've been many times and always first class.

Amazing as always. Thanks Team Oak

Excellent food and service, lamb shank was cooked perfectly as was the bean chilli. I would recommend booking as it is a busy place but well worth the visit.

Very warm welcome. Very nice staff. We only had drinks.

Had a family get together here today - from Worcestershire & West Yorkshire meeting up half way & it couldn't have been better thanks to all at this great pub! The welcome was warm friendly, the food isn't "fancy" but it's well cooked with quality ingredients & plentiful, the staff we all lovely & very efficient....and they do a good selection off well kept beer! An excellent place to visit! Well done to you all!

Nice pub with good sized portions home made food. I would return so means its a winner. A bit isolated but was jam packed so it must be doing something right.

We had a good meal 26th of October 5pm. My wife and I went with our two year old and dog. I liked the menu, I had the loaded fries and lamb kebab dish which was great. Service was fast. My Mrs had the beef off the specials board and she really enjoyed hers too. They have Inches cider too which always makes me happy. We also liked the ice cream at the end which comes from the local Pomeroy dairy. A great place to go after a dog walk on the trail 30 second drive down the road.

Good food with great/friendly service, well worth a visit. Dog friendly.

Amazing food great service highly recommended

Classic pub with great food. The trio of lamb and lamb terrine!! Outstanding! Great service as always.

Fantastic pub, delicious food and very friendly and helpful staff. Sadly we couldn’t camp because our van was too big for the site but they recommended somewhere nearby where we could camp and walked here for a lovely meal.

Great place, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Lovely place to visit after a long walk on an autumn day. Would definitely recommend a visit if your in the area

Nice location, good food and friendly service

We arrived on a busy Saturday evening without booking, but the team were happy to accommodate us. Friendly staff, great food. Pies are recommended!

The best roast dinner of my life

fantastic service from start to end of our visit! would defo recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Really really nice pub in the middle of Peak District. Fantastic food and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend this pub

Popped in for a meal. Lovely food. Great staff.

In my 75 years I have eaten in many pubs, this had to be up there with the best meals if not the best I have eaten. We ordered the rib eye pork with lightly battered black pudding finely chopped cabbage and silk like mashed potatoes. I normally can't eat large meals but I devoured every scrap. If you have read any of my previous descriptions you will know that I don't give compliments easily. I would totally recommend that you visit the Royal Oak.

Had Sunday lunch here, made a reservation, which I'd recommend as gets very busy. Nice country venue, where muddy walking boots are not out of place. Very good Sunday lunch menu with veggy options also. Service was great and food too. Only reason I went with 4 stars was the price point as just a little pricey, but that said, quality was good and lovely setting.

Lovely country pub, dropped in here for a quick pint while cycling up the Tissington trail. Beer and food good

Had an amazing Sunday Lunch here on 29th September. There was 11 of us & we all had a fabulous time. The staff are very helpful & welcoming, the food is just fabulous, the roast dinner was 2nd to none. Truly Scrumptious, definitely 💯recommend, must book.

Camped here and the facilities were great! Food was really good quality and the staff are all so welcoming and helpful. Dog friendly!

Lovely food and as part of a big group we were served very efficiently by excellent staff. We'll done to all

Great place to stay in the campervan with the Tissington Trail on site. Food is always very good.

Great atmosphere, very busy, we had booked in advance. Disappointed with the choice of cider ( only two on offer ) We both had meals - one starter and two main meals. Sauces were top class ( Stokes sauces are the best ones about ) swapped out on the peas as I requested garden peas rather than mushy which were perfect..... however, the batter on the fish was rather soggy and didn't taste nice - the fish inside tasted lovely though and the chips were a bit of a let down.

Great food and service in a friendly country pub .Had a fish dish off the specials board and it was exceptional.

There's a reason this place is so well spoken of. Fab setting, food and atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend.

This is a beautiful and cosy pub/restaurant you could wish for its location is amazing and the staff are so friendly and welcoming we have eaten there two nights in succession and the food is amazing with a very varied menu and cooked to perfection It’s so dog friendly too, this is the kinda place that ALL restaurants should be like they have set a high level to match! Well done to you all at The Royal Oak what a gem in the Peak District definitely recommend!

The beef Sunday dinner was absolutely delicious, friendly staff working and the wine was really nice also! 10/10

Big portions and good food. Keep it up!

Always highly recommend this place. Great location, service & food. Large portions and do specials. Busy mid week so need to book a table.

A nice place for a drink and to eat. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the food is cooked to perfection and the prices are reasonable for both food and drinks. Certainly worth a visit..Tip..book in advance.

Really friendly staff, food was incredible. The only issue was the menu was so good, it was hard to narrow it down to one thing.

Great dog friendly pub, was so glad the place up the road don't open on Tuesdays.

Popped in for a beer,made welcome, although it was super busy .the food did look good though.

Great Sunday Lunch, great service, great beer selection. Nice pub!

Pork steak was over charred and bit bitter. Quite salty too. Not to my taste. But the pineapple juice was bangon.

Absolutely beautiful Sunday lunch always call here when camping in the area. Food is amazing 😋

I have been coming here with my family camping for the past 10 years every summer. The campsite facilities are clean and have been modernised. There is plenty of pitch space and it is just off the Tissington trail. Would very much recommend this campsite and the wonderful drinks and food they have to offer at the Royal Oak. We will be coming back for many more years to come!

Lovely pub just 1 minute off the A515. Plenty of (covered) outdoor seating and a decent car park. We didn’t stay for food, only a quick pint. But from what we could see folk looked pretty happy and the menu looked decent.

We stopped by while out on a drive on 10/8/24 not realising we should make reservations. Although they were packed and had a huge party arriving soon, they fit us in. Our meals were excellent with good sized portions. Thank you for topping off a wonderful day out😊

Outdoor area is great all year round

Last minute booking was no problem for the staff.. they were friendly and attentive and great with children 🥰

Food was good once they got it right however we had to send it back due to them putting mayonnaise on a dish despite me explaining my wife's allergies.

I previously camped in the linked nearby site The Bull I' Th' Thorn and really enjoyed it. I love the area and thought I would try The Royal Oak and loved it equally. The site was lovely and organised and clean..staff were super friendly and helpful.. we booked a table for dinner and I am glad we did as it was so popular. The food was amazing and service equally as good.. the site backs onto the high peak trail which also links you to the other site easily and Monyash is a pleasant 30 minute walk. I really enjoyed my stay and I will be a regular camper to these sites. I would highly recommend to anyone - I think it's a brilliant business in a brilliant location. :)

Lovely venue, seated by the kitchen door- (why do venues treat couples to the worst seating?) food was homely and tasty but sauces in sachets are anathema at a "quality venue" charging "quality prices"... Ruined the meal with the Bannoffee pie, just far far too much toffee- was sickly and overwhelming and only four meagre slivers of banana, beer was nice though and the service was prompt and friendly. Not a Gastro pub, per se, but good pub grub always

I camped recently for 2 nights with my bike whilst riding the local Rail Trails. A wonderful site with the most clean facilities and relaxed feel. The Staff were helpful, friendly and enthusiastic about all things. The food was also excellent quality and value. The excellent. I cannot recommend them highly enough and I shall certainly return. 😋😋🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

Nipped in for a couple of toasties with my wife. Dont know which cheese they used but it was dreadful ( maybe cottage cheese) i was sorely tempted to walk out but on the plus side the waiting staff were great- just need a new chef. Oh and £2.50 for a shot of lime in wifes lager was a tad expensive, didnt notice til on way home and checked the bill. Wont be going back.

Good variety of food on the menu and reasonably priced in today's market.

Good food and good service, very accommodating and allowed us (12 people) to charge our onewheels in the games room. Recommend booking ahead for large groups.

Don’t hesitate, just go there. You will not be disappointed

Lovely pub, very busy, we went by chance for Sunday lunch and ate in the courtyard. Pleasant garden to relax in and staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was amazing! Literally amazing. Both me and my partner were impressed. Will be going again!

Busy place at the weekends so pre book. Campsite is nice clean, showers and toilets were the same definitely worth a night or two.

Big portions but my food and drink was a tad bland

Popped in for a drink. What a lovely place. Good choice of beers and cider. Can’t rate the food as we didn’t eat. Great beer garden.

We ate here during our stay in the Peak District. We thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend :) thank you

Lovely meal, worth every penny 😋 Staff were very accommodating for us and our Boy Edward 🐾

Fabulous Sunday roast in a lovely dog friendly pub. Brilliant service Best espresso Martini cocktails too ❤️

Wonderful find on holiday. Great food, lovely staff and such a quaint pub. Will definitely go back

Booking online was easy and straightforward. Very warm welcome by very attentive staff. Very polite and nothing too much trouble. Food cooked to order, very fresh, very tasty. Gluten free options too. Will definitely visit again when next in the area.

We went on a Friday evening and had to wait 40 mins for our orders to be taken because it is a very busy place and with good reason! The wait was well worth it because it's the most delicious Beef and Stilton pie I've ever had. And the staff are just the kindest people! If you're visiting the peak district this place should be on your list.

High quality gastro pub grub, highly recommended

We stayed here for a few nights camping, pitches are large, facilities modern and clean. We extended our stay as unfortunately we had a mechanical issue with our camper van and had to wait for recovery, the staff within the pub couldn’t help us enough, they were so accommodating and helpful and checked on us regularly to see if needed anything. Lovely pub with great food and even better friendly staff. Thank you ☺️

Amazing food with good selection of gluten free options and alcohol free drinks

I recently visited the Royal Oak pub in Hurdlow with my wife, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent, and everyone was incredibly friendly. We decided to try the smash burger, and it was absolutely brilliant—one of the best burgers I've ever had. The skin-on fries were crispy and delicious, and the sauces were generous and of good quality. My wife opted for the chicken ballotine, and she loved it. It was really tasty and perfectly cooked. For dessert, we shared the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream, which was superb. The sorbets were also really tasty and great value for money. Overall, we really liked the place and highly recommend it. The Royal Oak in Hurdlow is definitely worth a visit!

They were really busy but still managed to be polite and accommodate us. Food was gorgeous.

Lovely location and gardens. Nice beer and food. Great service

I was really pleased with this place. Excellent beer, excellent food and excellent service. I would definitely go again

Another good early evening meal at The Royal Oak for two of us with our Labrador. Pleased to find that the standard we expected from many previous visits over the last few years has continued - good welcome, very good service and great food. Might be next year before we’re in the area again but we’ll be back.

Very disappointed that steak has been taken off the menu

Had family lunch here today (have visited many times). Food was excellent - Cajun Chicken open sandwich. Fresh salad, well cooked and seasoned chips, tender but not dry chicken. Moretti Sale di Mare was perfect too. Highly recommend this place - especially after a nice walk down the Tissington Trail.

Lovely pub really chilled atmosphere and friendly place

Fantastic food and staff in a lovely pub in a great location. Hard to ask for more... apart from Aspall's cider to come back :-)

Lovely warm welcome, brilliant service and amazing food. We had the specials smash burger and can honestly is one of the best we have ever had. We will definitely be back when visiting the Peak District.

Cosy country pub, plenty parking, easy access and a friendly welcome. Interestingly different menu - Thai spring rolls (excellent) & Thai green curry, for example. I had the rack of ribs - plenty tender meat & tasty sauce. My wife had the chicken ballotine, which she enjoyed a lot! Finished up with the chocolate brownie & ice cream which we shared. A little bit too easy to hear other folks' conversations! Prices were higher than average, but so was quality of food. Highly recommended!

Just home after 4 nights camping at the Royal Oak. Large pitches, great location, with some great walking just moments away, decent showers attentive site staff. We also ate at the pub each night, always something different and interesting. Good quality and super friendly efficient staff. Can’t fault anything.

Great food. Good service. Nice friendly staff.

Wonderful food, great beer, superb service, happy staff. I can't think of anything to improve.

My wife and I enjoyed our WA meal here whilst staying a few miles away. I booked it based on the reviews and we were not at all disappointed. From the moment the guy on the till greeted us for our booking to the table service through we wanted for nothing. The food was very good indeed as was the service. It was busy (bank holiday) so I’m glad we booked ahead. When we spoke to other people days later in our travels around the area most confirmed that the Royal Oak was a very good place to eat. Well done to the staff who made our visit so memorable

At first the menu didn’t look particularly inspiring but we had the Beef and Stilton pie and it was amazing. The selection may be small but they do what they do offer extremely well.

Lovely food, arrived quickly and hot. The service was very friendly and the pub had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful pub, woth great camping facilities, the kindest of staff and just all round great experience, the sunny weather helped 😉

We camped nearby and walked here using some nearby rights of way. Has friendly staff as well as great food and drinks.

Camping food beer ...all amazing ! Highly recommend 👌

Loved our meal tonight, also great beer and lovely staff and atmosphere, we'll be back!

Great food and the service was excellent!

Staff work extremely hard here especially when busy! Their efforts go a long way. Food, service and atmosphere all fantastic and great location for Tissington trail

Pies and lasagne highly recommended! Very attentive service too.

We’ve been coming to the royal oak for years, the food has always been faultless. I took a friend recently as I told him how good the food was. Unfortunately on this occasion we were disappointed, it looks like there’s been a change in management, different menus and very small portions with an expensive price. £18 for a pie and 16chips with some cabbage is very overpriced. The steak pie had a lump of gristle in as well. Really disappointed as we’ve always enjoyed coming to the Royal Oak. The staff were very friendly and it’s still a nice atmosphere. Such a shame Unfortunately next time we will go elsewhere

Fish and chips really great food is good prices good to staff really nice well worth a visit