The Royal Oak | Peak District in Derbyshire Dales

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

Amazing food grate service highly recommended

Nice location, good food and friendly service

The best roast dinner of my life

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

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.

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.

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.

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😊

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 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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Always a friendly welcome from the staff. Great food in a lovely setting

Came across this place by chance, excellent food, great find will definitely visit again

Just had sunday lunch here for our wedding anniversary ( not that we told them ), we hadn't planned it so booked only half hour before but staff were lovely and fit us in an already very busy restaurant. Staff friendly with quick service, we both had roast, me beef and lee the pork belly. Best sunday roast I've had for years, my photo doesn't do it justice at all. Huge portions of really flavourful food, beef was pink and tender, huge yorkshire pudding which also tasted nice and not bland like some. Lee had a lovely creme brulee with proper crunch top while I rounded off with scoop of local dairy chocolate icecream. We eat here whenever we stay in the area and its always the same great service and food. Also big outside eating, campsite, lots of parking and dog friendly.. can't really beat it. Thanks again folks at The Royal Oak.

Brilliant pub , great food at a good price with great service, also grazcumpo was a great beer at a good price , " take note Duke of York"! Sunday dinner was great and apple cake pudding was a revelation, so much so I recreated myself at home !!

Great food & really friendly staff! Also very dog friendly and a good location for a walk before / after food. Will definitely return

Seems like a regular cosy pub when you arrive (open fire included, and a lovely range of ales & drinks) and you'll find you pay a bit more, but then the food comes out and it's SO GOOD. Definitely worth the higher price tag, it's amazing! The staff were very helpful and obliging; happy to accommodate dogs and our picky diet questions. Definitely worth stopping there if you're walking nearby (we went after walking the Dragon's Back)

Great pub, staff so friendly & accommodating, visit here every time we are in the Peak District, I am vegetarian and food fabulous, nothing seems to much trouble, so recommend.

Really friendly service in a cosy pub. We both had home made pies that were exceptional. We were well catered for with a baby. Highly recommend.

Campsite brilliant we only had drinks while we stayed at this place we had 2 drinks each and decided to have another but we was asked to leave our table because a couple didn't want to eat near window we was put in a small cold corner of the pub to have our other drink.going back to the Campsite toilets,showers etc...spotless lovely and clean.

Went for lunch on Easter Sunday. We arrived very early and they were very busy but we managed to have a drink and were seated within 10 minutes. Good selection of food on boards, we ordered a couple of roasts and a couple of kids burgers. We had no excessive wait and were a little surprised at how quickly the food came. It was absolutely delicious. If I had one fault it was that the meat was a lot cooler than the vegetables when it came. I am sure that it how the serving system works and because of how busy it was. The service was great, the beer great and the feel of the place was great too. So, great! I am sure they are busy all the time and deservedly so.

Excellent customer service with a great welcome that other pubs could learn from.

Lovely food. Very dog friendly.

Over recent years, we have eaten numerous times at the Royal Oak and always had a very pleasant experience. We ate there on Mother's Day, however, and unfortunately had a very different experience. My husband, son and I had Sunday dinners - beef, pork and lamb respectively. Whilst the beef and pork were fine, the lamb appeared undercooked and I did consider returning it. However, having eaten rare lamb previously, and having eaten there before I trusted in the cooking process. Unfortunately from later that evening I became very unwell with apparent food poisoning. This took around three days to fully recover from. I did call the pub a few days later to let them know and I spoke to the manager who was very apologetic. He advised that he would ask one of the owners to call me. This was a number of weeks ago now and I did not hear anything from them unfortunately.

Very nice carvery got 5 meats nice

Food is always good and the staff are so friendly. Ambience, location, food and service, all five star. Visited 3 times already

Had a fantastic weekend thanks to all great food and breakfast fantastic especially black pudding

Camped for a quick overnight. Facilities were spotless and had a superb meal in the wonderful pub. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.

This was some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. Really excellent, everything comes to perfection and the staff all seemed to be happy to be there