The Royal Oak | Peak District in Derbyshire Dales

Good hearty food. Very crowded, and a bit too warm. Service was very good.

Excellent country pub. Busy with a good atmosphere. Great pies for main courses. Lots of other options. Drinks nice. Service very good despite it being busy. Definitely go again. Very dog friendly

First came across this pub last September and fell in love with the place, the food and the service. By chance we were back in the area again in March and just had to go back again. So pleased to see that the young manager was still there running around making sure everyone had a great experience. Can’t believe the guy not only remembered us from last September but could also remember where we sat. Our dog was made to feel welcome, the food was exceptional and the service was spot on. If only this pub was in Bath it would become our local. Who ever owns this pub must be very proud of the service your team provides and the food they serve up.

Fantastic choice of food and a great set of options to be Gluten Free as well.

Lovely pub, very friendly staff. Great views

We had fish and chips and peas we think something was added to the peas but not sure what this was a little spice maybe, this pub is known for its superb food, however the fish tasted very nice but the batter was too heavy which needs to be lite and airy, just average we was expecting something special as you have to go out your way to try these establishments and what they offer.

Food quality is moderate and made up for with quantity. One of the waitresses just stood in the middle lording over people but was basically stood in the way most of the time. Atmosphere was good though and service generally excellent otherwise.

We drove an hour to Buxton and would do it again. The food was lovely, and the service was great too 👍🏼👌🏼

Excellent service and great food. This week we had family Sunday lunch (4 adults, 2 children & dog) from the roasts menu.Mid week we had a very hearty lunch (2 adults & dog) from special lunch menu which was great value. Special mention of the pepper and tomato soup. This evening we had our last meal of the holiday and I can honestly say I have not had a better steak for many years. We will definitely return when next in the Buxton area.

Lovely friendly pub, good choice of beer and good menu. I had the 3 bean chili, which was the best I’ve had for a long time.

Great dog-friendly pub. Had tea after doing walk from Longnor.

Fantastic pub, indoor and outside eating area. Well organised ,service was fantastic, food was delicious . Made a fantastic stop for lunch at the end of a beautiful walk.

A great pub that serves great food

⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic – A Must-Visit! The Royal Oak in the Peak District is an absolute gem! We loved it so much that we went two nights in a row, and honestly, I wish we could have stayed longer. The staff were outstanding—friendly, welcoming, and they even remembered us and our drinks from the night before, which made the experience feel even more special. The food? Incredible. Every dish was full of flavor, cooked to perfection, and beautifully presented. Whether you’re after a hearty meal after a day exploring or just a great atmosphere with top-notch service, this place delivers on every level. I can’t recommend it highly enough—if you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and go! You won’t be disappointed

Felt the warmth of the place as soon as we stepped through the door. We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff and shown to our table.....even though we were 3/4's of an hour before our booked time. No fuss and very much appreciated by our party of four. The ambience of the pub was lovely and it was our 1st visit. The food was excellent,all the staff were so attentive,friendly and made it a great experience to eat there. It was probably the best eating out I've had in a long time.....what an absolute gem. We will certainly be calling back in the future.....when we're next visiting the area.

Could not praise them more. The staff are great and the food is great. They were so amazing with my autistic son, the chef came out to speak to him and that is something that deserves high praise. Thank you so much.

Amazing! Service and food, top notch. Already planning a return visit. Thankyou!

Our first visit - will definitely go again!

Ate here on Saturday evening after a walk. Lovely food, we both had pies which were lovely. Good quality with loads of filling and a really nice gravy. The chips and veg were nice too. Service was good despite it being a busy Saturday evening. Pub is dog friendly too! Well kept absolution on tap also, what's not to like!

Had a great campervan stop over last night at this pub/small campsite. Staff friendly, food amazing and great value. Recommend booking. Open for breakfast too. Lots of walks and cycling nearby. Thank you for a great night.

Had dinner a couple of times here. Food was exactly what you’d expect from a pub dinner. We had the Bean burger and fish & chips. Both yummy. The buffalo wing spicy sauce was the star of the show for me. Staff were super professional and attentive. Atmosphere very relaxed. Dog friendly.

Cannot praise the Royal Oak enough the food was outstanding the service is out of this world and the staff are amazing 5 stars is not enough thank you so much 👍

Lovely bustling pub with a great atmosphere. The really impressive thing here are the staff. All so helpful, attentive and friendly. The food was typical pub food, really well done and generous portions. A really broad selection. Very dog friendly. Spacious car park, but I’ve never been anywhere in the UK with as many potholes as this area so watch out.

Excellent food and service as always.

One of the best pubs we have ever been to for food, drinks, service and atmosphere! It's our go to pub whenever we are in the Peak District and I would recommend it to anyone! Thank you for making us feel so welcome x

Every time I visit this place the service and friendly welcome is the same, this is a gem of a pub and deserves a positive review, the food is always good but it's the staff that make it, well done 👏

Been to the Royal Oak a few times now over the years despite it being nowhere near home. Always amazing food, great service and staff. We have even specially gone for the 53 mile round trip drive on 3 different occasions just because we know we'll get a fantastic meal. Can't recommend it enough.

Very nice country pub ,great food with very good service. We will be returning in the future. The best thing is our dog was welcome too .

Very dog friendly pub allowing us to enjoy our lunch while having a day out with our dog, Jake. It was warm and welcoming, and the food was amazing. I can recommend the fish & chips, while hubby loved the belly pork. It wasn't the cheapest pub lunch we've had, but it was worth every penny.

Love this place, food never dispoints and staff are lovely.

We found this place when searching for gluten free food and we are so glad we did. The food was amazing and plenty of it, the room we were in had a roaring fire lit. This was great as there was snow and it was freezing. The service was nothing short of perfect. It was a fantastic experience all round and perfect for my wife's birthday

First visit after our usual place to eat out was fully booked. Glad we made the change! Menu with plenty of choice and a good selection of ‘specials’ too. I had lamb’s liver with spring onion mash and parsnip crisps. It was absolutely delicious. Everyone in our party of seven, enjoyed their meals. We had desserts as well and I was pleasantly surprised that they were all home made and again, totally delicious. Reasonably priced in today’s market and taking into consideration the quality and the fact it’s homemade. Great service and lovely interior. Felt more spacious than our usually haunt. We will be back!

Went for lunch. Great food and decent beer. Really enjoyed it.

Had a coffee here and sat by the fire. Was just what we want from a Peak District pub. Good selection of beers and food. Will return.

We had been to Bakewell christmas market. ( waste of time) . Decided we wanted something to eat before setting off for Yorkshire. I would definitely recommend booking in advance. The place was very busy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Once we got our table . We ordered our drinks and food. A really good pint. And the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend this to anyone

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 ✌🏽

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

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!

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

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

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 😋

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.

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!

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😊

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

Outdoor area is great all year round

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!

Big portions but my food and drink was a tad bland

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

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.