The Sir William in Derbyshire Dales

We had three very tasty and well presented tapas style starters. Gorgeous. Reasonable price. The staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Seating is very comfortable. A limited number of real ales. Plenty of free parking. The new manager plans to slowly introduce even more exciting and possibly exotic meals. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the countryside around. We can recommend this place.

Came here as part of my mate's birthday pub crawl, last weekend (December 2023). I think there was around 12 - 15 of us, and we'd been out all day, and came in from the wind and rain. A room had been set aside for us and the welcome was warm. The ales on offer were quality real ales, and well kept. Despite my pernickety nature (I know I can be a pain) the service was accommodating and always helpful with a spirit of can-do. And THE PIE we were served, was simply awesome. All served with low-fuss, zero-stress efficiency. Definitely a positive experience, and a pub I'd return to again with a gang of thirsty and hungry (and slightly drunk) mates.

Henry and the staff were very friendly, accommodating and professional. I was late getting back in from Manchester, but Henry and the pub voted on the best scotch to leave me as a night cap. Henry and staff also had an excellent breakfast waiting for us a few hours later. Views are stunning and relaxing. Thank you all for the most memorable time!

Very welcoming and the views are stunning. We didn't stay over so cannot comment on the rooms.

Friendly local pub. Real ale and good food.

Called in for a couple of drinks. No offence meant, but it was the only pub on a very sunny Sunday with any parking. The Dark Peak was incredibly crowded with cars that day. Most people were having lunch. The staff were very busy and very friendly.

Sat here and I can't stand it... I'm so bloody stuffed I can't move, I couldn't eat any more despite my strong desire to keep going... Great food. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Chilled atmosphere. Great views. WINNER!

The sir William hill since being under new management is brilliant! The food is incredible I would highly recommend! The staff are sweet and helpful Dogs are allowed It’s a great little find Friendly and homely and Chris and his team are brilliant The private room is also perfect for big groups Go!

I've lived in Grindleford for 16 years and been visiting the Sir William since before then. A few mediocre managers have come and gone in that time. Chris, Dan and John have literally transformed the place into a vibrant, friendly, loved community pub, with outstanding food. I'd go so far as to say it's the best food in any pub in the Peak District. I've not stayed in the rooms so can't comment on them, but the views will be second to none if you're above the beer garden. Talking of beer gardens, it's one of the best kept secrets locally. Tucked out of sight from the road it's a cracker. Every village should have a community hub like the Sir William. One evening we were in there chatting to a friend who declared the chips 'the best since Lima '72'!

Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Peak District, The Sir William pub in Grindleford offers an experience that's as delightful as the view itself. During my recent visit, the staff's warm and welcoming demeanor immediately made me feel at ease, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the evening. But what truly left me awestruck was not just the friendly service and mouthwatering food, but the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. As I savored each bite of the exceptional dishes from the diverse menu, I couldn't help but appreciate the pub's perfect vantage point to enjoy the stunning scenery. Whether you're a local or a visitor, The Sir William offers a memorable dining experience that pairs delectable cuisine with unforgettable views.

Only stopped for a quick pint on the walk back to the train station, but the staff were very friendly and the beer was cold. The views from the beer garden are beyond beautiful. Will certainly return in the future.

I recently stayed at the Sir William and had a great time. The food was amazing and well presented, and the views were stunning. The garden was also very spacious and had plenty of seating, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The room itself was comfortable, but the wall color was a bit too pink for my taste. However, this was a minor issue and didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the stay. The pub had a nice cozy feel, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The Breakfast in the morning was delicious with plenty to choose from.

We stay at The Sir William for 6 nights. The room was beautiful with huge windows. Each with outstanding views. The food, both breakfast and evening meals were delicious. All the staff were truly lovely. We can't fault the place. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely pub. Friendly staff & atmosphere. Haven't personally eaten there but everyone says it's absolutely amazing & I'll definitely be trying it someday

Had dinner here. Food and service was excellent.

Another fantastic evening at Sir William. Great music, wine and incredible food. John Parsons worked his magic in the kitchen once again, can’t wait to return for more of the same Thank you so much Gil and Sue

I really recommend The Sir William! The staff are so lovely and helpful (thankyou to the young girl behind the bar who helped me get a taxi when they were all fully booked). There’s also lots of vegetarian & vegan options.

Stopped off here 45 miles into a solo mega bike ride across the Peak District. Great friendly service. Fish Finger Bap was amazing washed down with a large pot of tea. Had I not been cycling I would definitely have had a couple of pints !! Great pub in a beautiful location. Would stop here again if passing.

I stayed here whilst doing a course. It's set in a beautiful location, the rooms were clean, nothing to fancy, comfy bed, and the shower was amazing. The hotel staff were brilliant and really friendly, and the food was great, with good prices. It's more just quality pub food, and the breakfast had all you needed to start your day off before tackling some great walks around the peak district. Would highly recommend it, and I'll definitely be going back.

This is a locally run hotel bursting with character and run by a very friendly staff a rare thing in itself. My room was clean and smart, fine view, breakfast (veggie option too) lovely, and dinnersalso good. The valley is a great place from which to explore the area. Mention by some reviews of slightly tired decor in places to me misses the mark; the overall experience is perfect. And as long as places are quiet and clean, plumbing good, bed comfy, and food good, what else really matters? And as far as value is concerned, this is up there with the best.

Fathers day bbq! Omg what tastebid sensation! Really friendly staff to complement this pub. Views to die for too!

Very nice pub. Plenty of seating inside and out. Nice range of beers and spirits. They do food but on this occasion I wasn't hungry but lots of people eating.

The dining options are far more creative and better than the usual pub fare. Location is great if you are visiting Chatsworth or exploring the Peak District, very green and tranquil. Breakfast also good with continental and hot meal options.

No steaks. Menu caters to city folk and not walkers.

After a walk up Stanage Edge we called in here for a well-deserved meal and it didn't disappoint. We had Sunday lunch and it was with us in no time and was delicious. The service was brilliant. I would definitely go back. This was without the veg!

Blinding Sunday dinners served here

Lovely lunch, very friendly staff. Gorgeous views.

We stayed here a couple of days and it was pretty great! The car park is quite big,the rooms are comfortable and it's a great spot for exploring the peak district.

Bed was very comfortable, beers were good. We had breakfast which was ok at best. Great location.

The Sir William is a fabulous pub, serving the community and visitors alike. The manager, staff and customers are down to earth. Children and dogs are made to feel welcome. The down to earth approach doesn't prevent it having plenty of class too. The food is delicious and there are plenty of weekly events to enjoy.

On this the snowiest day of the year we had the warmest welcome at The Sir William Hotel and an excellent home cooked lunch. Thank you Chef and the team for a very enjoyable visit.

We had a really relaxing and enjoyable long weekend and couldn't fault the staff and service. We would thoroughly recommend to family and friends. Thank you.

My wife and I stayed for four nights at the Sir WIlliam Hotel, Grindleford and would recommend this hotel for anybody who likes great hospitality, excellent food and good clean rooms.Terry and Helen run a friendly establishment and the staff could not have made us feel more welcome and accommodated our every need.It is in a great position to access a lot of walks, bike rides and short drives to Bakewell, Buxton, Castleton and many others interesting places.We will be coming back to the Sir William to visit not only the Peak DIstrict but to see our new friends.Thanks Terry, Helen, Natalie and last but certainly not least Nick.

A splendid hotel to stay at the room ,food, and service above standard. a nice relaxed atmosphere and relaxing too. a splendid base to stay at with bakewell, buxton, castleton. close by all in all a lovely place Grindleford station is about a mile up the road so catch a train to sheffield for a bit of shopping mutch better than driving so if you want a relaxing time good food and beer then stay at the sir william we did and we shal be returning..

Decide last minute to stay in the Peaks for a night & this place is perfectly located for easy access to so many attractions. Booked direct & the price for a night with 2 well behaved dogs & breakfast was brilliant. Staff couldn't have been better. Worth the slight upgrade to larger room as we requested.

Spent a weekend here - very, very generous breakfasts and after the first night dinner we just opted for one course the second evening. Food may take a while to come but it's freshly prepared. Staff all very friendly. Lovely views over the countryside. Plenty of parking. Room was fine - only minor issue (possibly our room was in worst spot for this) was noise from guests partying below travelled up - annoying when you're trying to get to sleep.

We were just out sight seeing and saw the Sir William and thought we would stop in for a late lunch. They said sit anywhere so we sat at a big bay window looking out on the surrounding hillsides. Food was very nice, started with the fish cake which my wife and I shared and then she had the fish and chips which were cooked perfectly. I had the soup and a sandwich, the soup was a tomato & roasted red pepper and the sandwich was sausage and onion jam on grainery bread, very tasty and enjoyed a Carling from the bar.

We visited here as a drop in friendly atmosphere and staff, good food and well kept beer. And a great place to set off from and explore.

The Sir William Hotel is the perfect location for a stay in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Our room was really comfortable, had all the amenities we needed and was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed a splendid dinner in the spacious dining room which has a beautiful view overlooking the Derwent Valley. The following morning the sun shone through the windows as we enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast. The hotel owner and his wife were delightful, giving us plenty of attention and information about the area. I particularly liked the numerous photographs both old and new of local scenes that adorned the walls. I would recommend this establishment very highly.

I have recently attended a wedding at this hotel. The staff were extremely helpful even before we arrived. The views from the hotel are exceptional and make a great backdrop for the photographs. The garden, although small is very colourful and the gazebo made an excellent stage for a piano man during afternoon music. The food which was provided for the wedding breakfast and the buffet in the evening was second to none. The portions were enormous and the choice of buffet was far better than any wedding or function I have attended. A very big thank you to the staff both front of house and behind the scene, they clearly worked very hard to satisfy everyone and everything on what would have been a very very long day for them. If in the area again, we will definitely book a table.

We visited of a small birthday meal with family and friends. From the moment we arrived we found the staff friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, service second to none and Terry’s magic tricks were a wonderful experience. We had a very enjoyable evening and a really good laugh with family, friends and new acquaintances!

The food here was fabulous. Some say limited menu choices. I say just enough. Service was excellent and didn't feel rushed at all. very relaxing and will definitely be returning.

We stopped off for a bite to eat and a coffee and received a nice warm welcome. The bar is very nice and had a relaxed feel to it. Hopefully one day we will be back in the area for an evening meal.

Menu rather limited but food was good - we had the lamb shank, gammon and steak and ale pie and all were good as were the puddings. Service was efficient and despite being fully booked managed to fit us in and get our meals through before a large group - much appreciated.

Stayed for a weekend away in nearby Eyam. Came across this pub and went there for my birthday meal not really knowing what to expect. However, would highly recommend. Lovely views from inside the restaurant, real ale selection and food just delicious. Landlord also friendly and seemed hardworking.

Loved the breakfast, we ordered the vegetarian option, besides the vegetarian sausage, everything was delicious. the best part was the Derbyshire oatcake- soft and spongy. staff was quick and prompt, smiling and ready to help.

Between our group we dabbled across the menu and all dishes were very good indeed. Fresh local ingredients, freshly cooked. Lovely atmosphere and attentive service.

We were at the sir William for a family wedding the staff were friendly but did seem a little stressed out with the amount of people there but the real ale was nice and we all had an enjoyable day

The hotel is set in a lovely grounds and a great view from a valley view room. We had picked a quiet period and was lucky enough to have our room upgraded.

Had a good meal here one evening with friends. Service, food, value all good - nothing to fault really.

Arrived for a 2 night stay and was pleasantly suprised to have been upgraded to room 7 with great views over the valley.

We attended a friend's wedding that was taking place at The Sir William and stayed overnight also. The food was fantastic and Terry & Helen (and their staff) were all incredibly friendly and couldn't do enough. They had clearly been involved in the planning and wanted to ensure the bride and groom had everything they needed. Would recommend for anyone wanting an intimate relaxed wedding.

We stayed two nights. Very friendly helpful staff, very good breakfast menu. We had one main meal the hotel

We went away for my partner's birthday and were disappointed when I realised we had been charged £15 extra than the price on the hotel's website by paying over the phone (I had called to confirm we were ok to take the dog before I booked online, and the landlord said I could book over the phone).

We had a wonderful 3 course meal with 30 guests. The food was delicious, and just the right quantities. Several of our friends who live locally said they would like to go back there. The service was excellent and the views stunning.

Was booked into a family room (lack of twin rooms) for 3 nights. It was at the front of the hotel (the photos only show the back of the hotel), right on a busy road. I need my sleep, but I only got 3 or 4 hours because of traffic noise. I mentioned this to staff, who would not listen, and they didn't offer to move us, even though a quiet room was available. Apparently it's a Superior room, where you pay through the nose for a decent nights sleep. So I won't recommend this hotel to anyone.

Eight of of us had an excellent Sunday lunch, generous portions, friendly service, tasty food and good beer, what more could you ask for from an English pub.

After having enjoyed our stay here at New Year, 22 of us had lunch at the Sir William on Bank Holiday Monday. We were given a specially laid out table in the lovely gardens as the weather was so good. The service and food were great and the staff very welcoming. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable occasion and I would recommend the Sir William for anyone looking for a friendly restaurant/hotel to spend any type of occasion.

I booked three generations of my family into the Sir William for a meal on the eve of my son's wedding. We had a lovely large table in a bay window with stunning views.

Exploring the area we found the Sir William hotel on a cross roads by accident. Opted for sandwiches in the sunny beer garden overlooking the valley. They came with a small basket of perfect chips and a bowl of fresh cold water for Ben, the border terrier, who shared some titbits with us. The hotel looked good too so might look at it again on next visit to Derbyshire.

This is a supurn place to eat. The views are wonderful, the food is delicious and plentiful. Service is super.

Mum, Dad, and I went to the Sir William Hotel for lunch on 19th May 2017. We hadn't been there for years, and as I use a wheelchair, Dad dropped me off whilst he parked the car.

When you're eating out you look for good food, good service, good ambience and a very good wine selection. The Sir William has them all, and ample parking.

My wife and I called in here for lunch on Easter Sunday after walking the dogs along Stanage Edge. Not knowing anything about the place we just called in on the off chance to see if they could fit us in. We received an extremely warm welcome from all the staff and the owners, Terry and Helen, and they even welcomed our dogs.

With family and friends visiting the area my wife picked somewhere to eat on the route back home only to find that it was closed (despite a very inviting website) this entailed a quick telephone call (at 2pm ) to the Sir William --can you cater for a party of 11 at short notice --the answer was of course.

The pub is set in a beautiful location for walking in the peak district. The owners and staff were extremely helpful, drying out all of our belongings and boots overnight after a very wet days hiking. The food was excellent (I can recommend the venison pie) and so was the beer. I was gutted to find that I'd left some of my belongings in my room but was so pleased when the owners kindly posted them on to me without delay. I couldn't recommend the place highly enough whether it's for food, drink or staying overnight and I'm sure to be returning.

We were a party of ten, meeting up from various locations to enjoy our annual Xmas meal. We hadn't been to Derbyshire before, but as two of the party lived there, it was arranged at this hotel which came strongly recommended. We were not disappointed. My husband and I stayed there for two nights and we couldn't have had better service and hospitality. The room was toasty warm and catered for all our needs and the bathroom was a really good size and well-equipped and spotless. The big meal was a total success with lots of choice, fresh veg and all mouth-wateringly cooked by the manager, Terry, who then provided impromptu entertainment with some fascinating magic tricks! It was definitely a night to remember,as we have been doing this for forty-odd years and we all agreed that this was the best dinner, we usually rate the night on the the amount of fun with the meal being of secondary importance. Not this time! The Sir William was excellent and I really hope to be going there again, my thanks to Terry, his wife and all the lovely staff!! Donz Ashbrook,2017.

Please see review submitted on this hotel. We dined as non- residents on a quiet Wednesday evening in mid- December.

Had a really lovely meal here, probably the most delicious piece of belly pork I've ever had in my life. Very friendly too, both staff and locals. I'm sure we'll be back.

Stayed here a good few times , never been disappointed with anything , great food plenty of real ale good rooms with marvellous views . Worth a week end stay

Good value for the money, meals some times to fancy but they will if asked make what you want, sleep value good

Stayed 2 nights here for the bank holiday weekend. Lovely room but a bit cramped. The shower room was small. Very snug sitting on the loo!!!. Amazing views from the back of the hotel. Breakfast OK on the Saturday but very good on the Sunday. Expensive stay for the facilities available.

Visited and both had Sunday lunch. I had pork and my partner the beef. Saw another table's lunches arrive and were excited for ours. Ours arrived and on presentation we weren't disappointed. A side dish of mixed veg was brought for us to share to accompany.

From J Boy of Derby Expensive but lovely hotel overlooking the magnificent Hope Valley. Good range of beers friendly locals and a very nice beer garden. Restaurant closed At 2.30pm but the menu looked interesting

A most enjoyable break in a well situated hotel overlooking the Hope Valley. Great food and service.

On a walk from Chatsworth to Hathersage, we deviated to grab a drink at this place (enticed by an advertisement on a hoarding near the footpath). Very nice cup of tea.

We took a party of 26 including 18 Australian cricket touring party for a walk in the Peak District arranged an afternoon dinner at the Sir William the weather was atrocious rain and wind every one soaked when we arrived the staff were brilliant the dinner was excellent they were all made to feel at home the Aussies loved it I couldn't give it better praise many thanks to terry and his staff would recommend to anyone !!!

Ate at the Sir William at the weekend with my family. The food was good, I had a chicken and ham pie which was delicious. The pub itself has been modernised inside and was also good, I do feel that with a bit of attention this could be a really great place. It just didn't seem to have any atmosphere. Would be a great location for weddings or events.

We ate here as a group of ten on a Saturday in June. The service is friendly and fast and the beer is good.The menu is varied, with something for everyone but the star attractions are the pies. Both Steak and Ale and Chicken, Ham and Leek are "proper" pies. Square in shape with top, sides and bottom made with shortcrust pastry and packed with filling. Well seasoned and very tasty.All this and reasonably priced in the heart of the Peak District.

Went for lunch. We were made very welcome with really friendly and helpful staff. The service was good and the food delivered promptly and hot and all at the same time. The food was of a very high standard. The only downside was we wer sat in one of the bay windows which have stunning views of the valley but on a cold December day it was quite cool in the window seats.

We were a party of 9, meeting to hold a small wake to remember a good friend. We had booked in advance and a table was laid and ready when we arrived a little early.