The Scotsmans Pack in Derbyshire Dales

Great dog friendly pub with really great food You must try the steak pie with chips and Mushy peas it was marvelous Great range of drinks as well and mi dog felt right at home

We have just returned from a 2 day night stay, and unfortunately we were quite disappointed, and we wouldn't recommend. Firstly when we booked, we specifically rang and asked if we could have the 1 four poster room. Were advised that was fine. We arrived to check in, the pub was chaos. Very, very busy, with no real attention. We were allocated our room, and told "sorry we can't give you the four poster room, because we have given it to someone else!!". Instead allocated Room 4, which essentially is the spare room above the garage! Really disappointed by this. We had an evening meal at the hotel on the Sunday. Service was poor, no wine list and cost was £107. We paid for this on the night. Breakfast very hit and miss.. 1st day was good, 2nd day numerous items missing. No juices, fruit or anything. On check out, we were told there was a bill of £107!! I have to prove through a receipt this was paid! Fortunately I had it. In summary this is a 5 bedroom pub with rooms. It's dated, lacks attention and rooms really differ. I don't believe we were treated very fairly, to be promised one thing, given another, nearly charged twice and poor service. We expected more but left really disappointed.

Beautiful Sunday lunch at the Scotsmans today. We booked online yesterday evening. We had just completed a lovely long walk and arrived in time for our booked time. A lovely friendly welcome by Sylvia and the team. We chose the 2 course Sunday lunch. We had oxtail doughnut with blue cheese sauce and crap éclair for starter. They were so tasty 😋 next we opted for the duo of beef. Beautiful beef served alongside a great selection of vegetables. The service was very good. We have enquired about their dine and stay offer,so hopefully we will be back again in the new year. Can highly recommend.

Excellent Sunday lunch - great food & great service from Sylvia - would recommend.- need to book! Also dog friendly & outside area for sunny afternoons

A lovely pub overall!! Had an excellent Sunday roast followed by a delicious pudding. All fresh and homemade as our server Sylvia informed us. The atmosphere was great as well as the service. Could not fault it! Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

Good relaxed pub with nice food - we just had fish and chips and Bakewell pudding. Very friendly - lots of well behaved dogs. Good service. Prompt and helpful. We were served by Sylvia’s who was nice and chatty and efficient.

The food was nice and generally the service was good, apart from the bar manager that sat near us for his break and made the most disgusting noises from his throat/nose (grebbing up) throughout our whole meal, making us and other guests feel physically sick.

The service was amazing and could not be faulted as the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was good and would definitely go back!

Parking is a problem. Drive past the pub up the hill and park. Staff were great. Explained the menu and specials and were very engaging. The choice of beers on tap is ideal and the wine choice, whilst not immense, is ideal for a pub with a well run kitchen. The menu in additions to roasts is what you would expect but with variations on the basics with fish and chips and also lamb madras burger. My wife ordered the pulled chicken Caesar salad that we had to wait for but the staff came out and explained that it had ‘run off the plate and ended up in the floor’. They were honest and cooked another meal and took the cost off the menu. Just being honest was sufficient. The manager was great as to our waitress. Great pub and we all had a relaxing evening with good food beer shirts and wine. Don visit. Thanks guys.

Had an absolutely lovely meal with family today to celebrate my birthday. Cannot fault the staff - very friendly and pleasant service. I ordered the lamb rump which was delicious & couldn't fault it. Look forward to trying the rest of the menu!

What a lovely little hidden gem this country pub really is, just off the main road in Hathersage. So glad we didn't miss it and we will definitely be back! The food is just wonderful and the staff are so friendly. I had two courses and enjoyed every mouthful. Everyone in my party said how much they thoroughly enjoyed it! If you are in the area call in, you won't be disappointed! Well done to all the staff...there is also a lovely outdoor seating area if you fancy a drink in the sun!

An amazing visit at the Scotsman’s. We were visiting family and called in for dinner before heading home. Food was great, staff were polite and helpful and the atmosphere was buzzing. Cant wait to visit again.

The food, beer & service is always good at the Scotsman’s Pack & today was no exception. My friend had the roast beef dinner, I had steak & ale pie followed by key lime pie. Lovely food & excellent, friendly service from Sylvia.

Food was okay but the visit was spoiled by a couple of men propping up the bar. They were using offensive language, criticising other customers and were not challenged by the bar staff - indeed, staff said offensive things as well. We didn’t feel welcome or comfortable and left as soon as we finished the food.

We stumbled across this little gem after a walk in the Peak District this morning. The food was incredible, the best Sunday lunch we’ve had in a long time. We hadn’t booked in advance but Sylvia couldn’t do enough for us and recommended the special, a lamb wellington (new to the menu) which we both had. They were all keen to hear what we thought of it and we were pleased to confirm a 10 out of 10 for us. The desserts were delicious and we left to carry on our journey feeling absolutely stuffed! Spot on 👍

Had a family lunch here on a Sunday, food was really good and the service was excellent. Used the online booking, which worked perfectly. Getting a wheelchair through the front entrance is impossible, but a helpful staff member showed us another way in, which was fine.

Stayed for a 2 night break. Had Sunday dinner and chose to have breakfast twice. All food was freshly cooked to perfection and made with good quality ingredients. I only like sausage with a high meat content and the sausage on the breakfast certainly met with my expectations. From the outset the service was impeccable and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was clean and tidy with thick, quality curtains, egyptian cotton towels, a hairdryer, plenty of plug points, a well stocked hospitality tray and shampoo and shower gel miniatures in the bathroom. Would definitely recommend.

We visited for a family meal and were impressed right from the get-go. The young man serving was super attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Will definitely be back soon.

Met family members here for a lunch and the staff were excellent, really attentive and the food was delicious. All in all it was super, would definitely return.

The food was great, lovely atmosphere and the service was 10/10. Good value. The steak and ale pie was great. Would absolutely recommend.

Wow .. the staff make this place what it is ..Amazing .. the chef Michael is delightful and a total whiz in the kitchen ..Robert is the most enthusiastic person that I have ever had the pleasure of being served by .. so would I stay again ..yes ..do i recommend eating here ..yes .. I didn't want to leave .... Tristan..Jenny ..Richard .. Robert ..and Michael ..thank you..see you again very soon

Fantastic 3 course meal for two, Pork Bellies to die for for a starter, both the Steak with Peppercorn sauce and Steak and Ale Pie top notch generous portions, finished with Chocolate Brownie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream - lovely.Great Friendly Staff, excellent service will definitely be returning again.Thanks

Great location, great beer, great food, great accommodation and great staff. Its not a 5 star sanitised hotel but a 5 star English inn full of character and characters and a great English breakfast, not withstanding the name! Call in even if only for a drink but better still have a meal or even better stay over night and experience the breakfast, life's short make the most of it.

Had a lovely meal and drink in the sunshine at the Scotsmans Pack. Food was delicious and plentiful , service was exceptional , professional and friendly. Sat outside with the river running behind us , very pleasant all round and looking forward to going back.

We stayed local to the Scotsman’s Pack and ended up visiting this place every night of our stay. The food was great and the staff very pleasant who went the extra mile to make us feel welcome. We enjoyed the quiz night which is on a Thursday and would recommend this place to anybody thinking of visiting.

Customer service was a little bit off, we didn't feel particularly welcomed. Then a number of options on the menu were not available, including one of only 2 vegetarian mains. So the only vegetarian option left was a platter which for £15 consisted of some nice bread, houmous, olives, raw uncut radishes and some aubergine fritters. The carrots it apparently was supposed to come with was absent. No oil or butter even for the bread. The vegetarian starter we asked for never came and apparently was never ordered. My partner had the steak and ale pie which was fine but not exactly cheap. Not a terrible experience but I wouldn't bother if you're vegetarian or not looking to spend a fortune.

Whilst the personnel worked hard and were pleasant, we had one of the worst meals ever. The chips were the colour of dark brown shoe polish and had clearly been cooked in old oil. The two burgers we had were unevenly cooked and one contained lumps of salt. The ribeye steak was cooked to death and not medium, as requested. Our two steak and ale pies were dry, with hard crusts and clear signs that they had been sitting out in the open. Very disappointing experience for our whole family.

This small hotel is so friendly and welcoming that we can’t wait to go back. All staff and locals were great. Breakfasts were excellent but the selection of dishes on their evening menu was limited because of the lack of staff. This is a common problem at the moment because of Covid. The food we were offered was good. Service was great and always with a smile. Thoroughly recommend.

Too many pubs nowadays seem to think that it is acceptable to serve some stewed meat in a sauce in an oval dish with a piece of pre-formed puff pastry slapped on top and call it a "pie". Not so The Scotsmans Pack!As you can see from our photo the pies here are real pies with proper cuts of meat served in proper pastry top and bottom.Friendly, attentive service and an excellent selection of Marston's ales to boot.

Food was a bit unimaginative - but note that the owners also own the local bakery so would recommend all the pudds.The food was okay - very down to earth. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The only thing that would have helped would have been to have had the wine served at the same time as the main course. But in these times - these problems are to be expected.

We were staying nearby and decided to give this pub a try. Did not disappoint and was our favourite meal of the trip. We both had the Steak and Ale Pie which tasted superb. Nice outdoor seating area and staff were very friendly and polite. Service of meals were slow on the night we visited but staff were very apologetic and kept us updated. Quality of the food definitely made the wait worthwhile. Would return on our next visit to the area.

Wet, late and fed-up the team at The Scotsman Pack Inn fed and watered us. Dried our wet clothes and luggage. Stored our motorcycles and made us feel entirely at home. Thank you to Head Housekeeper Robert, Jenny, James and Michael. We had a fabulous time.

Fabulous pub & place to stay in the Peaks. If you have a choice, stay here. Sylvia, Robert, Angela, Mark & Jack couldn’t be any better. Outstanding food and service. The food is freshly cooked onsite. You have to try the Bakewell pudding!

We had a great roast dinner here. The meats were fantastic, crackling for the pork roast was top notch and extra gravy on the side was welcomed! The team were friendly, helpful and efficient and great with kids, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and we’d definitely go back.

Looking for somewhere to stay for a while in the Peak District, then look no further if you want, excellent food, great service, comfortable rooms and a great atmosphere. The staff are friendly and efficient, from Robert with his sunny disposition looking after you at breakfast giving a great start to the day, to all the other staff, I couldn't fault any of them. This was our third visit, looking forward to the fourth.

Firstly wow what an amazing Inn.My husband and I managed to getaway for a couple of days, and we got to spend them at this beautiful pub/Inn.The staff extremely tentative, fantastic beer kn draft, rooms perfect for what you need a fantastic base for exploring.The food was absolutely fantastic and plenty off it. Sunday dinner is a must, afternoon tea again a must and their fish and chips well its safe to say we enjoyed our time with these guys.Again thank you to the Manager Mark and Head House keeper Rob for a fantastic experience, you and your team are doing some amazing work.Thank you again from Lee and Sarah

Stayed here a couple of nights and really enjoyed our stay. Our room was good value for money, the evening meal we had was good and the staff at the bar and in the mornings were all friendly and helpful. The pub was reasonably busy, but not noisy. For the location and cost I would consider staying again

"Peter Drake" teacher Hexham A great place to eat as the food is outstanding. Staff were helpful and the atmosphere really special Next time you are in the area, treat yourselves - you won't be disappointed!

Great food and atmosphere! Lovely staff who were very friendly. Very good variety of gluten free food - even a delicious GF pudding and two types of GF beer (also great value wine). Would recommend The Scotsmans Pack to anyone visiting The Peaks - the perfect stop after a long walk!

We stopped off for lunch at The Scotsmans Pack as it was a half way point. Angela made us feel so welcome and is one of funniest and attentive hosts you could ask for. Wish we could have stayed for longer and overnight so we could have sampled some of their ales. As it was the food was fantastic, we'll be back!!

Worth a trip if for nothing else but the steak pie. Great service. Friendly and relaxed. Dog friendly.

Had a lovely family meal with our toddler. Food was really tasty and made with good quality ingredients - Heinz and Helmanns condiments which makes all the difference too! Pie was delicious. Very accommodating with allergies. The free children’s meal was a bonus - our son ate every bit. Great customer service - thank you

It was our last night in Hathersage and we dined at the Scotmans Pack. We booked last minute (30 mins before arriving) and they very kindly accommodated us and we sat inside. Welcome was friendly and professional and run extremely well with respect to Covid. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I'm sure we would have stayed for dessert but we were so tired after having been out wallking for over 5-6 hours. We all left well fed and contented. Thank you!

We reserved a table yesterday for inside, as it was such a nice evening we asked if we could sit outside, no problem!Service was quick, efficient, courteous & attentive.I had chorizo & pulled pork meatballs to start, very good! Others in party had the local bread & dips which was excellent.Main I had rib eye steak, well cooked & sizeable portion. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, fish & chips was a massive portion, burger also well received.We did have one Bakewell pudding to share, which was lovely. Couldn’t manage a desert each, just too full!3 or 4 drinks each including couple of shorts, £160 for five of us.All in all, recommended.

Fab food (the bakewell & sticky toffee pudding are a must) Sylvia and Mark are a credit to the place - will definitely be back!

We booked a table and chose to sit outside, We then basically got ignored, so much so the waitress thought filling up the dog bowels was more important, then could see we had not been seen too at all we had been there over 15 mins at this point and had not even been given a menu, then she went onto serve someone else who already had drinks, We then left as manners cost nothing, and We had a child to feed. We're not even that busy and plenty of staff

Called with a voucher for afternoon tea.Extremely disappointed as although we booked a time it felt like we were forgot. One beef and one cheese sandwich no butter or chutney or other choices offered.Scones lovely, fruitcake and bakewell pudfing/tart.Has to ask again and again for tea. £34 pounds for voucher for very little.Staff were lovely but think a change of shift resulted in us being left. Location is beautiful and other food coming out of the kitchen looked lovely.Not a good choice for voucher but looks a good choice to stay overnight and eat.

The reviews looked good so we booked. We asked for indoors because the weather was changeable. On arrival we were shown to our table which was in a part of the pub where all the windows and doors were open. This was 7:30 in the evening. My knees and hands began to seize because of the gale we were sat in. We asked to if the doors could be closed but were told the rules said no. After two requests to move we were, surprisingly, moved to an area with no windows and doors open. An hour after ordering our food it arrived. We both had the "famous" steak and ale pie. Famous for what. On arrival it looked more like a chocolate brownie. The pastry top was hard and the base soggy. The steak had the texture of corned beef and the ale had totally evaporated. Thank god there was gravy. It was so dry. The pie must have lost count of the number of times it had been reheated in the oven. The front of house staff were very good and were very apologetic but I doubt the cook,not chef, will ever hear. Two stars. One for each front of house staff.

I have never written any sort of review online before but thought that today's visit to the Scotsmans pack would be a worthy reason to break my duck. We were very warmly welcomed by the host/manager who seated us promptly even though we were 20mins early for our booking. drink and food order was taken swiftly and efficiently by one of the restaurant/ bar staff, who was very friendly to us and our two children The Sunday roasts were excellent ( we had the vegetarian option), we ordered chocolate brownie for dessert and I can honestly say it was the nicest brownie I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Also great tasting ground coffee. It seems like There is a great manager and team at the pack so we will definitely be visiting again and I highly recommend anyone to do so.

Slyvia was a great waitress and was very welcoming and we had a great meal in a nice setting. Would return again!

Visited today for lunch following a short-notice booking. Very friendly and welcoming, and a lovely interior. Food (and beer) absolutely delicious. Between us we had the mushroom soup, carbonara, and ham hock terrine for starters, followed by sea bass, fish and chips, and the steak & ale pie. All were fabulous, would definitely eat here again.

First indoor visit post lockdown, had a nice lite lunch, we had a sandwich with salad and crisps, and a side of chips. all beautiful and the proper chunky chips. the salad had a side of coleslaw which again was tasty. fair price for lunch and a drink, friendly welcome lovely and clean inside. This is somewhere that would be a cosy place to visit on a winters night.Definitely visit again in this picturesque part of the world.

Booked for lunchtime on 17th May for lunch and based a walk with my friend around Hathersage location. Staff were truly delightful and seemed genuinely pleased to serve us (despite masks). Well ventilated and a good flow through the pub. Lovely sandwiches and chunky chips plus beer and lager were enjoyed after a lovely mixed weather walk by the river Derwent.

The pub was very well prepared for outdoor dining with a large cover and the staff were great despite the rain! The food was delicious!

Love this place!!..tucked away from Hathersage's main drag. Has relaxing outdoor seating area next to the stream. Best things about it are the super-efficient and friendly staff and great food. They have lots of tasty vegetarian things and puddings Michelin * quality IMO. Love visiting from Sheffiled on a day off to recharge my soul.

Booked for a family birthday meal 21st April as we were staying in Castleton Caravan site. Booking was easily done on line and we received the confirmation next morning. We choose the Scotsman to eat in as we had eaten there on a day out last year. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food we could not fault and plentiful. As we were walking to the pub 5.8 miles it was not suitable to take a cake so I phoned up in advance and asked if they could supply one to suit the 5 of us and with a we will see what we can do I left it with them, on arrival I asked if they had managed to sort something out and was shown a perfect chocolate and fudge cake that they brought out with candles after our meal. Thank you aall again for making our evening very special

Post hike drinks and chips in the pub garden - great service, very good covid safety measures. Didnt stay for full meal as we only wanted snacks however would be good if they served a wider range of IPA/ craft beer or had a brewdog name on tap! Still enjoyed it and would return

A sunny but chilly day, the statutary gazebo gave some protection. The food was good pub food (fish and chips) and the staff coped well with a strange new hospitality situation. NHS test track and forget to trace app was required, but easily downloaded. It was a successful first trip to a pub after lockdown. We felt totally secure but we're all fully vaccinated so not worried. Wainwrights beer tasted excellent.

Suffice to say my French mother in law told the chef it was hard to get meals that good in Paris. Avoid Sunday's - normally more constrained menu and loads sells out early on. But usually superb.

We stopped here for dinner while staying nearby. It has a lovely welcoming atmosphere and is brightly lit throughout. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was very tasty served hot. The price of food was a little expensive which is fine if it's a special meal. There is a good selection of ales and other alcoholic drink available. There is limited parking at the rear. The Scotsmans Pack is also a hotel.

We have visited on numerous occasions and leave with a different view nearly everytime can only describe as very average when on form good but not consistent

Catherine booked our family group for lunch and once we got through the track and trace grilling we enjoyed our lunch in amongst the copper fireplaces and wood panelling in the immaculate lounge. We all enjoyed our food and ale , particularly grandson Stanley with his huge burger.

Came here in half term for a family meal. I didn’t enjoy the food but I think this was the choice I made rather than the quality. What I was disappointed with was the staff. I appreciate covid is a difficult time and the staff have a duty to enforce for the safety of customers and their staff, but I barely walked through the door before I was abruptly told to do track and trace. I was however really taken aback when I began choking during my meal (my food went down the wrong hole) I was coughing and choking , unable to get my breath and making myself sick. To not be rude to the other customers I quickly went outside whilst I coughed and spluttered. When I had composed myself I came back in , only to be told off for not wearing my mask when I’d left my table. Now granted the staff member may not have realised this, but when I pointed it out , it was not even acknowledged. I felt really told off and wanted to say something but didn’t want to cause a scene. The abrupt service really has put me off coming back , which is a shame as it’s a lovely pub and food was nice (just I made a poor choice)

Have stayed at the Scotsman a couple of times a few years ago. Food, service and atmosphere stood out at the time. Chefs, managers and staff change so anticipated same so was was pleasantly surprised. Food and service were excellent. Silvia was friendly and attentive and the manager made a point of coming over to check we were ok even though the pub was busy. We were staying at a Hotel in the village but will definitely be back for a *Winter Warmer” later in the year.

Good value 2 nights’ break in Hathersage. Cosy, friendly pub with great service. Room was fine, nice refurbished bathroom.

Friendly welcome, relaxed pub,great service, good food. Enjoyed the roast beef, steak pie and fish and chips. Great puddings of brownie, sticky toffee and the scrumptious bakewell tart. Will be back.

Visited the Scotsman’s pack today for a bakewell afternoon tea. The food was fantastic and the hospitality was second to none. The scones were to die for. Lovely day, thank you

It was a real pleasure to visit Hathersage and the Scotsman Pack Inn last month for a much needed break after working through last lockdown.Our arrival was on glorious sunny Autumn day and it was great to sit outside before we checked in to enjoy a pint in the outside seating area which has been extended due to Covid.Covid measures with very good and rigorously enforced which was good to see.We had a twin room which was nicely laid out with a big bathroom. The Bakewell Pudding In the room was a nice touch as well.The Steak and Ale Pie and Bakewell Pudding are a must in the restaurant and both were excellent. Breakfast was also very good and all the staff especially breakfast were excellent.One slight small grumble was that the twin beds were on the small side especially the duvets.Otherwise it was an excellent stay and will definitely be returning.

Now I've eaten in some of the top restaurants around the country and the world and the simple but stunning choices of the food is simply fantastic. Be it the warm northern charm that greets you when you enter or the quality of service and food that goes it to making it the first choice if you want quality when travelling in The Peak District. I have nothing to gain from this review however far to many people are quick to cast judgement, but very few give praise and I only hope in this little way praise is given to a fantastic team and would hope many take me up on my recommendation as I feel it greatly due. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND KEEP GOING ITS WORTH IT YOUR SETTING THE STAMDARDS. kindest regards Matt Stinson

Called here after visiting the Peak District after trying a few pubs along the way, they got us seated right away no problem, was very cosy with the fire on. The Sunday roast was amazing and great service from Silvia Will definitely be returning Thankyou

Exquisite food and beer and very friendly service. Great banter from Sylvia and her anonymous colleague.

The staff here were nice and helpful but the chef let himself down by sending out an uncooked burger. There was no gesture such as taking the price of the dish off the bill, which would have been the appropriate thing to do. The food was acceptable and nothing more. A shame because it used to be a great destination but I won’t be going back again.

We came to the pub at the end of a long walk for some food and pints. We saw we were being treated differently to the other customers on account of being young people (19-21), and were rudely and abruptly given our bill while we were still eating when everyone else was given time to eat and order more. Would have ordered more pints and food if we weren’t treated suspiciously! :(Food was delicious but we felt so uncomfortable and alienated.

Just had a fabulous meal at this lovely country pub. We had been walking all day in Derbyshire and was looking for a friendly country pub, this was spot-on. it was Sunday and late on so some of the menu had run out which was understandable. but they bent over backwards to accommodate me as a non-Meat eater. Very friendly staff. Would Highly recommend. Very Covid secure too.

This was the first time I've visited since lockdown and thus great pub didn't disappoint. Even with the robust safety measures, the pub still felt friendly and warm. The food was as delicious as ever.

Please beware anyone booking on line, to phone and confirm the booking. Arrived on a busy Saturday night with a booking confirmed by email, only to find out there was no record of the booking. Ate outside instead, under patio heater that ran out of gas and was a little chilly!!!

Enjoyed our visit to the pub for a meal inside. They were strict and careful within the covid guidelines. This made us feel confident and relaxed on our visit so thank you to Mark. There was only two staff that evening and it became quite busy. Staff worked really hard but I do think they need more backup even if trade is inconsistent. It’s not fair on them or customers.

The food was amazing only topped off by the excellent service from Sylvia, went above and beyond! Will absolutely be returning

Appalling Service-won’t visit again.Review of The Scotsman's PackReviewed 4 days agoBooked a table for two for evening meal at 7pm.Arrived 10 minutes early and were first seated at one table and then asked to move to another one.Only a very minor problem and we were in good location near to the bar and we were clearly visible to the two members of Staff working there.Went to the Bar to order drinks and asked the Lady if we needed to order food at the bar and was advised that it was a table service and she would come over to us.The Lady in question was obviously very busy and we appreciated that we had to be patient during this difficult period caused by the Pandemic.Waited for nearly half an hour and then a large group of 9 people arrived and were seated at two tables just in front of us.After a period of time,Lady went over to them and proceeded to take their drinks and food order.At this point we had had enough Appalling Service-won’t visit again.Review of The Scotsman's PackReviewed 4 days agoBooked a table for two for evening meal at 7pm.Arrived 10 minutes early and were first seated at one table and then asked to move to another one.Only a very minor problem and we were in good location near to the bar and we were clearly visible to the two members of Staff working there.Went to the Bar to order drinks and asked the Lady if we needed to order food at the bar and was advised that it was a table service and she would come over to us.The Lady in question was obviously very busy and we appreciated that we had to be patient during this difficult period caused by the Pandemic.Waited for nearly half an hour and then a large group of 9 people arrived and were seated at two tables just in front of us.After a period of time,Lady went over to them and proceeded to take their drinks and food order.At this point we had had enough of waiting and walked out.My friend,who was polite at all times,told the Lady that we had already been in the pub for over half an hour and we were not happy that she had taken orders for the party of 9 and completely ignored us.To be fair,she did apologise but I felt she had no excuse as we were clearly visible to her throughout our stay and not tucked away somewhere in a quiet corner of the pub.There was only one other person serving behind the bar and the Staff appeared to be under severe pressure with their workload.The owners clearly need to look at their Staffing levels and to recruit sufficient numbers to ensure a much improved level of service.So,over half an hour of waiting only to be completely ignored and I can’t help but wonder how long it would have taken for the food to be served up.During our short stay in the area we had excellent service at many other Pubs but unfortunately our visit to this establishment was a great disappointment and we won’t be visiting again.Fortunately,the takeaway Fish and Chip shop in the village was open and so we didn’t starve waiting and walked out.My friend,who was polite at all times,told the Lady that we had already been in the pub for over half an hour and we were not happy that she had taken orders for the party of 9 and completely ignored us.To be fair,she did apologise but I felt she had no excuse as we were clearly visible to her throughout our stay and not tucked away somewhere in a quiet corner of the pub.There was only one other person serving behind the bar and the Staff appeared to be under severe pressure with their workload.The owners clearly need to look at their Staffing levels and to recruit sufficient numbers to ensure a much improved level of service.So,over half an hour of waiting only to be completely ignored and I can’t help but wonder how long it would have taken for the food to be served up.During our short stay in the area we had excellent service at many other Pubs but unfortunately our visit to this establishment was a great disappointment and we won’t be visiting again.Fortunately,the takeaway Fish and Chip shop in the village was open and so we didn’t starve

Great food and drink, would recommend a visit and certainly try the steak and ale pie. The outside area is nice too!

The pub is really cosy ,full of character and we got a fantastic welcome from staff . Special precautions were in place with staff wearing visors , markings on floor and hand sanitizers on the door and also operate a one way system . Car park was full when we arrived in the afternoon so parked close by .Meals were amazing and the steak and ale pie Was the best we had ever eaten .Our room was at the front with en-suite. included Coffee and tea making facilities ,and bottled water . A local Bakewell tart was a lovely touch . The pub is really popular and it was always busy but not crowded.Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this pub and the area ( Would like to give a special mention to Robert on breakfast shift ,who Is always chatty and cheerful )

A delicious Sunday lunch sitting outside in the sunshine. Between us we had the roast chicken and the roast beef and both were great - hearty portions, the best Yorkshire puddings we've had in a long time and a lovely selection of vegetables to accompany beautifully cooked chicken & beef. The sticky toffee pudding and Bakewell tart were both fantastic too. A perfect end to our weekend adventure in the Peaks.

We came across this pub at the end of a day driving round the Peak district, having not booked anywhere to stay we were very pleased they had a spare room for the night.I had a lovely veggie sharing platter all to myself as couldn't convince boyfriend to forego his meat lust for a night. It was very very nice, bit too much for 1 but I perservered and nearly finished it.The room (1) was lovely with a four poster bed and great little en suite. The refreshments tray had a bakewell pud which was a lovely touch. The bar seems to be popular with locals and the bar staff were very friendly and helpful. Very pleased to see Appletons Rum on the shelf...my favourite rum. We had hoped to participate in the pub quiz but were knackered from day's exersions.Slept very well on very comfy bed, didn't hear much from bar downstairs.Breakfast in the morning was really superb, proper fluffy thick cut toast, best cooked veggie breakfast I've had in a long time...if not ever!!. AS you can tell, really enjoyed our stay...will be back!!

Luckily we had booked for the Saturday evening as people were being turned away. Covid precautions were being wellobserved including track and trace.We had the steak and ale pie and were not disappointed.... meat was plentiful and tender and the portion very generous. We could not resist the Bakewell pudding which was stunning and so nicely presented. Service from Mark and Will was genial and efficient...... if we were staying longer in Hathersage we would be returning! Super evening.... thank you!

Disappointed with their 'famous steak and ale pie' as it was dry and the meat was hard on two sides. The table serice was poor as well from the two staff that were on duty. I had to ask to order dessert. It's one of those eateries where they are all over you to order drinks and your main course after that you hardly see them.

Stayed on bank hol Sunday for one night and was just underwhelmed. The room was small, had a funny smell and the shower had no pressure whatsoever. Was woken at 5am by doors slamming downstairs which went on so didn't get back to sleep. On the Sunday we had a table booked for the evening, when we got there we were given menus. Twenty minutes later when someone came to take our order they told us they had ran out of roast dinners. We would have appreciated being told this when we were handed the menus as this took out half the menu. We ended up going elsewhere in the end as the menu was so limited. The lack of communication from staff was pretty poor. When it came to breakfast the coffee machine was broken and the toast was mouldy. Also overheard a telephone conversation at breakfast about someone being sent home with a high temperature which didn't sit well. It would have been preferable if the phone call could have been taken elsewhere and more discreetly. It made us feel uncomfortable. All in all it was not worth the money.

Stayed for two nights, originally booked for March but cancelled due to Covid. Car parking is limited and can be a little tricky during busy times. We had the corner room (number 4 if I remember correctly) and space was limited and the room quite basic. There was no bath and the shower wasn't very hot. Wifi signal was excellent and there was a good supply of tea and coffee and on our arrival they had left us a Bakewell Pudding to enjoy.Breakfast was an added cost of £10 and had to be ordered the night before. Unfortunately when we came down for breakfast certain items were not available or were missing from our cooked breakfast. The plus side was that Robert the housekeeper kept us entertained. A shout out to all members of staff we came across who were all very pleasant especially the guy who ran the quiz and even offered my wife and I a plate full of sandwiches.

We had Sunday dinner here and to be honest we waited a good 40 minutes which is okay if the food came and Was hot however it was warm. There was no carrots or mash as stated on the menu and the dinner was quite tasteless. We ate it as we were really hungry. Would not of complained if we hadn’t of paid £18 each for a beef dinner that was moderate.

The steak pie was absolutely delicious and we also had the Bakewell pudding - delicious too! Really friendly service.

We went for lunch with our dog and I was very impressed. We were seated in the back room which is just for people with dogs - still clean and tidy. The food was excellent, and due to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme it was even better value for money. I recommend.

We called in for a bite to eat on our arrival in Hathersage for a couple of nights. No table was available but luckily they had a no show and so we were seated. We chose the veggie parcel which was served with rocket and pine nuts. This was one of the most tasty veggie meals I have had in a long time, all the staff were so pleasant and we felt very safe with the Covid 19 precautions that were in place.

Stumbled across this pub by total accident after finishing a walk, as it’s a little off the beaten track. We were heading back to the main road where all the restaurants/bars are and I managed to convince my parents to pop into the Scotsman for a cheeky half! Thank god we did! As soon as we saw the food coming out of the kitchen we decided to stay for food too. We all had the fish, chips, mushy peas and homemade tartar sauce - it was amazing and at £10, a bargain!We will be back and have already recommended to the rest of the family.Lovely pub and really welcoming beer garden out of the front, simple flowers and plants gave the place a really nice feel rather than the feeling of just being sat in a car park.Highly recommend.

Was so glad to find this pub! Classic looks, friendly staff , and of course the food was beyond special! The wife to be had steak and ale pie which was very good, I was wondering to have a rib eye steak or something of the specials board The waitress insisted try the “braised ox cheek Dinner” from the specials board And omg ! I’m so glad she did !!We was both amazed @ how Tasty and warming the grub was , we are from Essex on a trip and never had such good homely cooked food before Plus we had the Bakewell tart and homemade custard for pudding The food is exceptional ! And for the money , u can’t beat it ! 10/10 on my rating U decide !

Lovely stay here, very comfy room, food was delicious, and the team made our stay very pleasurable and looked after us well, with all the Covid precautions in place, we felt very reassured. Will definitely visit again. Ideally situated for accessing lots of different walks, without having to go by car

Ok,let me just say the team were very helpful and friendly..The food choice for a vegetarian isn’t particularly exciting..I had the vegetarian platter,the weirdest dish I have had in a long time..crumbled feta cheese, over cooked roast veg( nobody shares roast veg!!) and some cauliflower bhajis...which were tasteless and uncooked inside..the uncooked gram flour batter leaking out...the bread and dips was ok but all in all not worth £15.

A great place to stay! My wife and I stayed for 2 nights, our room was very clean, the room exceeded our expectation. The food at breakfast was more than we could finish! The evening meals were cooked to perfection, and all the staff were friendly. In particular, Robert the housekeeper and breakfast server was a star performer, keeping us amused and informed about the surroundings and the hotel itself. He really made our stay, most enjoyable.

Totally unexpected trip out to this lovely village pub. Had the veggie sharing platter which was a good variety of veggie tapas. Loved the cauliflower bhajis. Great atmosphere in the beer garden with social distancing. Thankyou Sylvia, nothing too much trouble.

Came climbing, quite hungry after. Good service and filling food! Sylvia was great and the onion rings were too. Everyone's wearing face guards and outdoor seating available so safe choice in these times.

Great pub & really great food. Night out with a few friends with great atmosphere in the beer garden. Definitely recommend!

Had a lovely meal out tonight with my husband and mum. Staff were fabulous very attentive, great food, highly recommend the steak and ale pie and the onion rings!!. Felt very safe and very relaxed. Great evening, good food done well. Thank you to the team for making it enjoyable.