The Woodroffe Arms in High Peak

Called in for a drink on Saturday lunchtime. Really good atmosphere & very friendly bar staff. We asked how long it would take to walk to the station for our train back to Sheffield & Kath insisted on giving us a lift . We now have a new local in the Hope Valley. Will be returning soon.

Worth popping in just for the warm welcome. After finishing a sunrise walk up Mam Tor and along the ridge, we dropped down in to the village of Hope and we were hank marvin. We fancied a full English and walked into the Woodroff Arms. 2 lovely women behind the bar invited us to help ourselves to unlimited hot drinks. Breakfasts ordered, they didn’t take long to appear. There were 6 of us and all food arrived together. Good standard and tasty. Poached eggs were perfect. Staff were very informative and directed us to a more scenic walk back to our accommodation. Thanks all.

Disgusting filthy place. Stank of old reused oil. Could not bring ourselves to order the slop being served. Place made more disgusting by rude racist sexist manager.

Had food and drinks, smashing food and amazing staff! Went in for 2 pizzas and boy was we impressed, blew our expectations and our tastebuds, smashing keep it up!

Went for a day out in the Peaks and stopped at this pub for some lunch. It was very busy because it was a weekend and the sun was shining ☀️ I was happy to see Cruz Campo on tap, and my wife had a cider that she liked but I can't remember what it was! The fella behind the bar was really friendly and said he'd take our food order into the kitchen as soon as he could because he had a queue. It only took him a few minutes to get everyone served. I had a lovely spicy pannini with chips and homemade coleslaw and my wife had a massive jacket potato with chilli and cheese which she said was absolutely perfect. Not soggy and bland like you seem to get at most pubs and not tight with the butter and fillings 😂 The food came much quicker than expected with it being absolutely rammed in the pub. The lad who brought it out was also really friendly. Would definitely recommend, and the evening menu looks absolutely banging aswell. We'll come back next time we're out that way. The only little moan is that the gents toilets could do with a bit of improvement.

This is the second time we've eaten at the Woodroofe, and this visit actually surpassed the first time! (which was also excellent) I opted for the lamb rump, which was the prices thing on the menu, but definitely worth it. Cooked to absolute perfection, and juicy and tender. The bubble and squeak was equally as good, and was cooked in the lamb fat if I'm not very much mistaken. My friend had the pork belly, which she said was absolutely lovely. The sauce especially was perfect for the dish. This chef really knows his combinations! Bar-wise, it was very much business as usual, as there were a few people also waiting to be served, but the atmosphere was as friendly as last time, and the prices are fairly reasonable for a pub in a bit of a touristy area. We'll be back in the summer, and can't wait to see what treats await us for our dinner!

Just had a drink in the beer garden. The outside waiter (an older man) emptied half finished beers straight onto the ground instead of emptying them down the sink indoors. He also poured a bucket of ice on the ground, splashing a customer’s legs; no apology!! Very unprofessional and unhygienic behaviour. Who knows what the other standards are like!

Lovely home made food we had the carvery which was amazing even got some meat scraps for our dog from the landlady Drinks are very reasonably priced and the pub has been recently refurbished to a lovely standard it’s just a shame they didn’t sort the toilets out

Bar man very friendly and had a conversation which was an unexpected surprise. Don’t get much back nowadays!! Guinness was good and the wood burner was on so nice and warm. Due to warm welcome we would return if in the area. Pub apparently very busy when the campsite opens but with the recent good food reviews could mean a good season for them 🥳

Called at the Woodrroffe with my Wife for a meal again and it was excellent. Homemade chips amazing. The presentation of both meals was excellent and tasted Brill. I Would definitely recommend. I do wander if some of the bad reviews are legitimate because I just can't fault the food at all.

We came for a family meal for Christmas and the food was stunning- the ice cream with the mulled wine sauce was absolutely to die for. We will definitely be back to see what goodies come on the menu next!

We were out walking and chose the Woodroffe for a spot of lunch. The landlady was very friendly, and our drinks were served perfectly. We had soup and sandwiches, (which arrived quickly and hot!) and we both said that the parsnip soup was the best soup we've ever tasted. We will be back next time we're in the area.

Excellent food😊 Caters excellently for food intolerances and tastes amazing. Staff were very attentive and the food was really professionally presented. Really warm friendly atmosphere all round. Would definitely revisit and bring relatives when visiting the area.

We booked here for Christmas Ddinner for 12 people and we were really impressed! The food was sensational and thd service impeccable. Everything was served quickly and efficiently. I would heartily recommend the phesant pate and the mulled wine Ice cream. We will definitely be visiting again in the near future.

A lovely quiet pub, with a great menu. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, and the food was absolutely delicious.

We (a group of 8) visited the Woodruff to try their Christmas menu and we all thought it was wonderful. The food was lovely, hot and tasty . It was amazing value for money and the staff were very attentive. We will all definitely be returning.

We visited the Woodroffe Arms on a Sunday afternoon 22nd October, it was the first time they were offering the carvery and we have to say how lovely this was, delicious succulent beef and pork , cooked to perfection, nice selection of fresh veg , nice and al dente , roast and mashed potatoes, and excellent value for money, staff very friendly and professional. The pub is cosy and warm, it’s nice to have a carvery option on offer in the Hope Valley. Recommend to anyone who likes good quality , home cooked and great value food, will definitely be back soon!

We had pie of the day and pork belly, two clean plates, new chief according to regulars and we will return during our stay. Great food m. I don’t even eat cabbage but i did this time!! The cider mash with the pork belly was amazing

Me and my wife went to try the new chefs menu at the Woodroffe on Sunday. I had the Pork Belly with creamy mash potato and my wife had the homemade pie with homemade chips. The presentation of both meals was excellent and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend.

We had a meal here for the first time tonight. We had the Belly Pork & the Woodroffe Burger. Both meals were excellent. I asked if I could have the burger without a bun & they put a large beef tomato slice on the top & the bottom which I thought was a great idea. Both meals had a different twist to them & were delicious. The setting was lovely in the newly refurbished conservatory & finally the service & the staff were spot on. We will be back & highly recommend this lovely Pub.

Decided to have a late lunch here because I heard they had a new Head Chef and a new menu and I fancied a trip out in the country. So glad I did, the food was excellent. Very reasonable prices and large portions as well. Had a very warm welcome when I arrived, the staff were really nice. I’ll definitely be coming back.

The most friendliest village pub we have ever visited and would not hesitate to recommend 😀 the only regret is we didn't eat there we went elsewhere and it was absolute rubbish 😑

Disgusting! Came here for a few drinks after a day out in the peaks, what a mistake! The language at the bar is appalling especially the blonde bar maid who actually appeared to be drunk also! As if that wasn’t bad enough and off putting...

Called here for some food when staying in the area. None of the staff seemed to know what they were doing. Waited an hour for our food & when we asked how long it was going to be, staff just walked away! Heard a waitress...

The service and staff were rude and diabolical. The " manageress/supervisor handled our complaint by arguing back and then just walking away . WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL . Green King pub but the staff were abysmal and need to take a course...

The lady behind the bar would not accept my old £20 note even though it's still legal tender. Couldn't understand it, because the pub across the road accepted it, no problems. I got the feeling that she was just being awkward. She told me she...

Extremely rude landlady. Taken back by asking what was available. We had been told this was a local pub with many workers from the plant but a good atmosphere right up our street but gees the woman was enough to turn anyone away. I’m all...

A proper pub with great down to earth service and beer. Called in here on the off chance 1st week pubs reopened. Obviously had to sit outside (round the back). Already had poor experience at a couple of pubs nearby. Couldn’t ask for more. Excellent...

Sorry it has taken me a few months to post but I could not, not comment on the fantastic hospitality that the landlord extended to me and my family. We were celebrating a 70 th birthday and the people in the pub bent over backwards...

I stopped in here on a business trip to meet somebody to get picked up to go to another location. They had some nice ales and beers on tap. The place was cozy, and there was an old man in one corner reading a newspaper,...

We visited this pub after walking from Castleton and stopped for a couple of drinks before setting off back again. The landlord was very welcoming and came over with a handful of treats for our two dogs which went down very well with them. It...

Lovely pub with friendly staff, good value, and a star with the kids. Outside beer terrace is spacious, and there's a kids play area. Play area is a bit run down but I'm guessing that's because many people overlook this place. No idea why. It's...

Walked in at 7pm on a normal weeknight expecting some good pub food. We were promptly told there was no food being served despite a large sign on the side of the pub AND also one on the car park. I highlighted the fact of...

We had been walking in cold cold wind, sleet and rain. We really wanted to stop off for a pint and a sit down but we were wet, muddy and the dog was the same. Stuck my head and and Asked if we could come...

Friendly service in a pub that just needs a facelift. Good beer. We arrived after a walk on a winter Saturday. The pub was full to busting when we arrived but soon quietened down.

We have been to this pub a few times now, the staff are so friendly! It is defiantly a pub for the locals, but as a none local we were still made to feel very welcome. The Chinese in the back is excellent too! We...

We stay in hope several times in the year and the Woody is great local pub full of friendly locals. There is a good selection of beers and a "sit in or take away" Chinese. This pub is a must if you are fed up...

Called for a few drinks with children and dog. Really friendly and made you feel welcome. Came out with biscuits for dog and sweets for kids.

We popped in for a couple of pints, locals very friendly, beer reasonably priced. They asked if we wanted to stay for the quiz but we'd already planned to go to the local Indian restaurant.

Yes more good beer, sat outside but dogs allowed and welcomed indoors, the staff are very friendly and helpful, food seemed good but did not eat here

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New years break in castleton and called in twice. Locals squeezed up so we could sit down. The bar person brought our dog a bowl of water and a treat. Shame restaurant wasn't open other wise we would have eaten there also.

Como parte de una horda de suéter de Navidad vandálico Sheffielders requisados, llevando este pub para poco menos de una hora. La cantante no estaba mal, pero el personal del bar era genial. Yo recuerdo vagamente un coleccionista de vidrio vestidos en tenr un traje elf por el nombre de Kimberly.

Ok pub, not the best we went to in Hope, didn't eat here, just had a drink. Seemed to be full of locals, so didn't feel too welcome

Got recommend to try the Chinese here and I was disappointed the ribs were as dry as anything I wouldn't of fed them to my dog! The sweet and sour mixed balls was ok but something didn't make me feel well! Pub was nice and staff were friendly and welcoming also it is dog friendly.

Were looking for somewhere different to eat a 'proper' meal on a wet July evening and decided that the Woodroffe Arms might be worth a try. Turns out the restaurant is actually a separate business serving Chinese/Asian food. It was actually quite good food-wise, the service was inexperienced but very friendly, the decoration lacks originality and doesn't encourage having a long stay. Unsurprisingly the take-away service seemed to do better than the actual restaurant.

Visited this pub after a long walk, dripping wet and muddy but the landlord didn't mind and was very happy and welcoming.Good local pub. Nice pint of IPA, nice price too

We knew that our stay at the Woodroffe wouldn't be luxurious as we hadn't paid very much money for it.The car park was absolutely fine with more than enough room.We approached the bar about checking in and were then taken to our rooms. We were actually taken to the outside of the pub and up some external stairs and were then told that the keys were in the doors. It wasn't a particularly friendly welcome, but was fine.We ended up in Room 1, which had a double bed in it and a very small ensuite, with a loo, sink and small shower cubicle (my 6ft tall boyfriend found it quite a squeeze!). The shower pressure was pretty poor, however the water was hot.There was a very small tv in the corner of the room that you couldn't really see from the bed, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board and a hairdryer, so actually pretty well equipped.There was a wardrobe with plenty of hangers and drawers available.The bed slumped in the middle and the pillows were very worn, there were two each, however, we felt like we need more.The room was clean, so no issues there.There was a piece of paper on the drawers detailing the wifi password (we didn't try it as we weren't in the room very long) and the number to call if you had any problems.The biggest issue was being awoken at 6am on a Sunday morning by the cleaners downstairs in the Chinese restaurant, we think they were hoovering and they didn't make any effort to do so quietly. I would have hoped that on a weekend they could start slightly later.We didn't eat/drink in the pub so can't comment on that.All in all, it was ok for what we paid.

Friendly village pub which welcomes muddy boots and dogs and serves good beers. Has a lovely Chinese restaurant at the back

Visited the Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant... Had a banquet meal for 5. Food was excellent and very good service. Pleasant owners . Recommended.

This is one of our local pubs and one which is highly endorsed! I have read several reviews and an stunned at some of the negative comments. Each pub in the village offers different things. The Woodruffe is an amazing friendly and reasonably priced pub. I go in most weeks and have never encountered any swearing etc just good old fashioned hospitality! The owner Gaz will do anything for you so just ask.....They don't offer pub food but there is a Chinese which seems to do a good trade. Don't judge a book by its cover and go in and enjoy the service....,.

With 5 Staff and a dozen kids in tow needing a quick Hot chocolate before back to the youth hostel, i popped in to see if they would/could accommodate this. The idea of a bus load of kids at 8pm for hot chocolates seemed perfectly normal for them. They had to go across the road to get the chocolate and here is the best bit. They offered to give big bowls of chips to the kids and because the adults and a few others were paying for bar drinks they threw the Hot drinks and chips in for free. Also the staff the owner and family all wanted to chat to us and find out who we were and what we were doing. The children in question are a group from a Special school with life issues. this was a superb way for them to see for themselves that strangers can be warm, kind, generous and take an interest in them. in return our boys showed a level of respect that even surprised themselves. Thank you kind people of the Woodroffe. there is some good Karma coming your way (and if it hasn't happened yet - next year we shall return on our annual residence away and visit you; bad luck!)

Dropped in during a walk for a pint. Pretty busy around Saturday tea time. Only had a drink and have to say my 'Speckled Hen' was 'spot on' so for anyone that likes there real ales, I'd give this a visit. Must be an ok pub as quite a few 'locals' were in there too.

Had a delicious ploughmans and steak here in december, nice and busy for the festive period. Great food and very informed staff, good beers and very cosy by the fire.

After a long walk we came here for drinks with four dogs and lots of muddy boots. The staff were really welcoming and drinks were very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend!

Me and my husband are due to stay here for the third time next weekend and cant wait! The Woodroffe Arms is a lovely traditional country pub just a 10 minute bus ride outside Castleton or a beautiful scenic half hour walk.The pub has 3 rooms and all are spacious,warm in winter and clean and comfortable. The bar is brilliantly stocked and the staff are very friendly and cant help you enough.

Very basic public house, one large room with very little seating. The back rooms of the pub seemed to be used as a Chinese.

A nice pub with decent food and service, a good range of beer and it's cheap too.Pity they let dogs in 'though.

We walked into this pub on the hunt for some lunch.As soon as we opened the door we were greeted with a very strong smell of toilets. We walked round the pub to try and find a room which didn't have an overwhelming smell but we gave up and walk back out. Grim!

We have been staying at Laneside Caravan site for 3 years now and have found the best pub in the area is the Woodroffe Arms.We have found Landlord & Bar Staff extremely friendly and efficient. The locals always make us feel welcome and we always pop in when we are staying in the area.Would highly recommend.

After a run out into the countryside with my friends we decided to have a drink in the Woodroffe Arms pub, Hope. The pub is warm and friendly. The landlord was extremely welcoming and chatty. My friends little boy enjoyed the aviary out in the beer garden and the little park with the swings and slide. The pub was very clean and we have decided to plan ahead next time and book into one of the rooms upstairs and make a night of it!!! Fantastic day!

Had a pint of southern beer which was yeasty. Other pubs in this town offer a wide range of local ales with better atmosphere.

The beer was out of date on the bottle, so returned it only to receive another out of date one. The Chinese was awful and ended up walking away and went for food at the curry cabin. Poor service that kept taking takeaway orders even though they couldnt serve their current customers. They were short on staff and the owners son was just sat his laptop when he could have been helping...

Camped near Hope and gave this place a try for drinks and food.The car park and outside seating lacked care and attracted local smokers clearly swearing for the benefit of tourists despite women and children present.Struggled to get to the bar as locals sat lined up at the small bar completely blocking access, again swearing and showing off.The bar maid looked hard worked but could use a bit of make-up some decent clothes and a smile if the pub is interested in any degree of success.The bar maid chatted occasionally to regulars but was completely cold to us tourists.I wouldn't ever use the bar again.However, the chinese restaurant franchise in the conservatory was a different kettle of fish. It wasn't particularly professional as one would expect in a city but we didn't care beause we were in hiking gear in a a part of the country where as long as the staff were attentive, helpful and the food good then we were happy. The lady who ran the restaurant was pleasant and juggled numerous duties expertly. The price was reasonable, her knowledge of her work extensive and the service outstanding for a staff of one visible. thoroughly recommended.The Bulls Head along the high street knows how to attract custom, the Woodroffe does not and is a classic example of why so many taverns fail.Get rid of the riff raff during the tourist season, run a few specials, half a dozen hanging baskets, retrain the bar maid to be a welcoming hostess and the trade will pick up and earn an income for further investment.

Inside is shabby and in need of a good clean, the beer garden pleasant enough, bouncy castle, small play area but care needed as it is the car park aswell

when ever we visit Castleton / Hope the WOODROFFE is usually one of our 1st ports of call, good beer, good grub and a warm friendly atmosphere ,whats not to like ?

Local pub. Small bar hard to get a drink as locals sat there. Staff talking to locals rather then serving others. While serving me taking payments from locals then they got their drinks before me. It also has the Chinese attached to it that I hated.

The services was the worst we have every experienced, the waitress was rude and lacked any social skills. The food was in fact quite nice but overall it is not worth it.

Me and my partner recently went to collect a take away from the Chinese restaurant, it took around 10 minutes before someone even realised we were stood at the counter, our order was then taken and the lady told us to "take a seat" we then turned around to sit down to find that all the seats had been taken by children who's parents were in the pub, we then had to stand up but constantly being pushed past by more children wandering through, we were made to feel very uncomfortable, to make matters worse, no one asked the children to move so that customers to the Chinese could sit down, we had to wait 40 minutes for out food which wasn't really acceptable to say there was only 1 table in the restaurant who actually already had their food, when our food was given to us we didn't even receive an apology. We are seriously considering not going back again!

Pub was to crowded to be seated but seemed ok,so we had a takeaway.We had to wait longer than anticipated to be served and then again for the order to arrive.The food was piping hot and packed well so spillage.The sweet and sour was spot on just right,the noodles a little dry.Portion size was ok.The cost was higher than expected but i guess the area is a captive market ,due to size of the are there is limited choices of takeways and location being somewhat remote Staff were friendly but did appear under staffed perhaps explaining the wait.If you read this and then go yourself,look out for Cheeseboy if you spot him please,please add your own review to include him.Adds a bit of character pleasant little fella

We ate at this unique restaurant which is situated within the Woodroffe Arms. There weren't many tables for 2 and we had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated but this wasn't a problem as we sat in the bar with a drink. It was also very busy with it being a Saturday night. They could have done with employing another member of staff for a Saturday if it's always that busy. The waitress was very friendly and chatty and I think she was under a lot of pressure as she was doing everything. We had crispy duck and then I had beef in satay sauce with egg fried rice. It was delicious and hot. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I would have put this down as being excellent but the long wait let it down.

Stayed at the Woodroffe Arms during the August Bank Holiday in an en-suite double room. The room was spacious, clean and tidy with TV plus Tea\Coffee making facilities. Room only, but compared to other B\B prices it's a bargain! There are plenty of places to get breakfast locally even from the snap wagon in the car park. The Landlord and bar staff made you feel really welcome. This is a busy little pub, with locals, hikers, campers, dog walkers and other visitors all enjoying the atmosphere of a Traditional Country Pub. There are plenty of wooden benches outside plus an Aviary and Play area for the kids to enjoy. The Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant\Takeaway run as a separate business in the pub conservatory is a novel idea. Ate in there on the Sunday evening, the food was nice and service was friendly.This is a dog friendly pub and they will even serve Chinese meals in the bar area providing your dog is well behaved. Nice walk (via fields or footpath) or bus ride into Castleton where you can get a traditional pub meal. Really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to go back when the log burning fire is on during autumn\winter.

The pub was very busy and quite full but not made easier by quite a lot of dogs frequenting it?The staff in the Chinese restaurant which is a separate business were really good and found us a table for 8. The food was good and with a large set meal, a nice variety with plenty to go around.The place looks ready for decorating and perhaps even a refurb - this and if it solved its identity would make it a great place, as it has proved a Chinese restaurant and pub do go together.

This little restaurant is a little hard to find as its situated in a pub and the locals tended to be a weird crowd (probably disliked tourists) but the Chinese restaurant itself was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient. The only problem was the eating in prices were around £2 extra for main dishes and up to £1 for sides. The food itself was quite good though and I'd probably eat there again.

After staying for a weekend at this pub/B&B i was very happy with the cleanliness of the room and en-suite. We had a double bed and TV in the room. It was strange having a Chinese inside the pubs conservatory. The landlord and locals were friendly and it was only a 10 minute walk to Castleton were there was lots more shops, pubs and tea rooms.

We stayed for two nights in two of the hotels twin rooms. Firstly we couldnt find anyone, when we first arrived at 2.45 in the afternoon so not exactly welcoming! The landlord was eventually raised from his own rooms and pointed to the two rooms-not showing us them at all! The rooms were dirty with previous guests rubbish left behind the chest of drawers! The bathroom was dirty and unfinished The toilet still containing the previous occupants deposits.(I can only hope that the floor was dirty with mud?!)The pub does not provide any food at all (we made our way to the Old Hall for breakfast) There is a Chinese restaurant at the back of the pub which although good very expensive.When we spoke to the landlord he said that his wife had been away-I pointed out that as the landlord it was his responsibility to ensure the cleanliness of the rooms and provide a service whoever is living there - he knocked a bit off the bill reluctantly. The whole experience was a big let down. On one note the decor in the rooms was very tastefully done so someone at some point cared-even if they don't iron the bedlinen anymore!.

We were quite surprised when we realised that the New Golden Dragon Chinese was actually inside the Woodroffe Arms pub rather than behind it as we thought.The restaurant is in the conservatory of the pub and whilst the pub was busy, the restaurant wasn't.The food was average so was the service, I certainly wouldn't complain if I had to eat here again but then again given the choice, there are nicer places within a mile or two that I'd prefer to go to. In saying that if you want Chinese in this neck of the woods, I don't think you have a choice.

We had to do a double take when we passed the pub and then saw the sign for the Chinese.As there was a big empty table in the main bar area, we drank and ate there and it was perfect. Nice choice of drinks (Green King IPA at £2.30!!) and good value for both food and drinks (we had the set meal for 6).You would maybe walk straight past this but if you fancy a pint and Chinese, don't!

We ate in the chineese at the rear of the pub on Saturday night, the pub was very busy but did not sell any pub food. The chineese must have taken over since the last review.We had a nice meal with good service as we were the only ones in there! A real gamble at first sight, but the food was very good, very tasty and im still standing, so it paid off.The bar sells normal ales / largers etc that can be found on any high street, no local ales in this pub im afriad.Not a bad experience, just not what you expect in the peak district!

This is not a B&B report, as we didn't stay overnight in the Woodoffe, but we were staying at a B&B nearby and took our evening meals in the pub.Overall, the atmosphere was what you'd like to expect from a "Country Pub", nice friendly people there (my wife and I don't "stick to ourselves" - we always like to chat with others around us), and the ale was good too. As I said, we took all of our evening meals there and it was just "good pub food" which we enjoyed every time.One warning though - DON'T order the "Belly-Buster-Burger" unless you are really SERIOUS! It must be getting on for 6" high, plus a mound of chips. I managed to eat about half of the chips, and most of the buns - and of course ALL of the burger :) Would we eat there again? Definitely - but I'd skip on breakfast and lunch if I were going to have another "Belly-Buster". We fell in love with Hope Valey and the Peak District. Beautiful, Unspoiled, Plenty of walking or exploring the caves.