Three Stags in Derbyshire Dales

6 of us had a lovely Sunday lunch in this cosy pub. It has a really friendly feel with fantastic food and generous portions. Would highly recommend. We had a great time!

Great pub with lovely food served here and service is friendly and a very welcoming atmosphere to match. Portion sizes are generous and you definitely pay for what you get here it's an absolute gem.

Hidden gem! Visited with family, lovely cosy local pub atmosphere, food delicious and done well, all Sunday roasts were 10/10, could’ve sat In there for hours In front of the fires. Service was great, hopefully be back soon.

Lovely little pub, cracking food, Chef and young lad behind the bar excellent, visited many times but not eaten before, would highly recommend it, its been done up to a very good standard, definately be back 😁

Great little pub, nice and cosy, friendly staff and food was nice and hot when it came out would recommend if your in the area

Brilliant pub. Friendly & efficient staff, great menu and great food. Dog friendly too. Steak n kidney pie this visit, previously we have had the steak, gammon & veggie lasagna. All were cooked to perfection.

Stumbled upon this pub during a lovely walk. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and fresh. Everyone was raving about their meal afterwards and we were all really impressed. We had the best garlic bread we’d ever had and the eton mess was perfect. Great range of local beers and a sunny beer garden. Reasonably priced. If we lived here, we’d definitely be regulars!

Lovely pub and well refurbished. The landlord and partner have done an exceptional job making this a wonderful local pub. The food and service levels are exemplary. It proves with the right people and service the British pub is still alive and kicking but they need our support or we lose it. Please support this excellent local pub.

Really nice place, with nice, quiet beer garden with a lovely atmosphere. The staff here are so nice, even bringing out a little tub of beef for our dog. Really recommend.

What a beautiful pub, with the most friendly staff! We only met there to have drinks with some family members who were over from Australia but we genuinely felt welcome and we are very grateful for that. Thank you very much!

We had an extremely good meal in a lovely area. I had the steak pie and my partner had the Paprika chicken, it was very tasty and the portions plentiful. The staff are warm and friendly. A beautiful pub. Thankyou.

This pub is great for family meals or just a casual drink. I went with my family for lunch for my mums birthday. We had a drink in the beer garden and then went inside to have food. We were all very impressed with our choices. Two had the steak pie, two had the crab and one had the vegetable lasagna, and my niece had a kids meal. Very good portions and very friendly service. The two who had the crab would not stop saying how good it was! I would highly recommend for anyone as the staff are extremely friendly and make you feel very welcome. When we left the beer garden was full. It is also very child friendly (of any age) and dog friendly.

It is so fabulous to see the pub restored and bustling again. We used to live next door, and the Stags was the hub of the village. Of late, it has struggled, but it is fantastic to see it in secure, friendly hands. It brought back some lovely memories and I can't wait to make some more.

Brilliant. Food was good, service good, building is lovely. friendly staff. Lager's available was not to my liking but hey ho can't have it all.

A lovely supper with friends whilst staying on a weekend break locally. Good food & service. Highly recommend. We had g&t in the sunshine and dined inside. We were made very welcome.

Went here for dinner one night after staying in Wensley . Very quick service and friendly staff. Had a lovely lamb pie totally filled me up and was delicious . Would recommend

We was trying to find somewhere to eat with the dogs. Come across this little gem. Very well kept country pub with a lovely fire place. Nice and friendly staff and atmosphere. Can tell this is a thriving village pub.

On holiday and was looking for a wheelchair accessible pub that showed Sky Sports. Fantastic pub, dog friendly, easy access with parking. Good range of food, drinks and snacks. Most importantly staff and locals very welcoming. Ended up visiting twice!

Great food local real ales and prices great plus happy hours Mon to Thurs and sun evening only £2.75 a pint most beers

Visited here one night with a friend for tea and it was lovely! Nice and cosy and great food and host! Will be back again soon!

I've been here a few times for a drink... always a warm welcome and the roaring fire makes it feel warm and cosy, home from home. Owners and staff are friendly and it's a lovely pub. Visited this weekend and wasn't disappointed. I've not eaten here but the drinks are good.... my only request is a bottle of Bombay Sapphire next time I come x

The 3 stags is a place where me my brother and my partner visit frequently.I am shocked at some of the reviews as they state locals and staff are potty mouthed! All I can say 2 this is.....don't come then!!! The landlord and landlady have always been warned and kind to me and my family and when their own family are visiting them, they to are lovely.I love coming here and the landlady chips are to die 4!!!!! My opinion is if you don't like it don't come and then moan because I bet u these people have ate everything and sat their drinking b4 making a horrible review.I love it here and have brought family here who also think it's lovely.Remember people how much hard work goes into running a pub!!! Love it and keep up the hard work landlords are lovely and I have not 1 criticism xx

Called in on spec, and found a warm welcome and lovely Chatsworth gold beer. Nice, off the beaten track, pub

The reason no food and late open if you had seen notice due to family bereavement landlady was away sorting personal things out sorry you where disappointed

Habiendo caminado por encima para ver el árbol de cerca oker, llegamos justo después de las 12:00 medio día para encontrar todas las puertas cerradas y bloqueadas. Decidimos esperar un rato y como a las 12:15, un cuarto de hora después de la hora de apertura se anunciaba, el lugar estaba abierto. No se disculparon y cuando les pregunté sobre la comida era igual de descarados "No hoy". Es poco probable que la izquierda y volver en cualquier momento en el futuro.

Después de leer críticas recientes estábamos deseando buena comida después de un día de paseo. Llegamos un poco después de las 8. 00 con anterioridad de que recomienda señalaron su junta tjat sirvieran comida hasta 8. 30:00 h. Nos dijeron que la cocina estaba cerrada aunque siguen patatas cocinar para un grupo de gente. Nos explicó que estábamos en una casa de al lado, pero el personal no hizo ningún esfuerzo para proporcionar una solución completa frente a una la mayoría de comentarios donde me había alojado que habíamos leído. Nos decepcionó, pero afortunadamente encontramos un restaurante a una milla de distancia.

We went here Friday night and Saturday night and whilst it's a small out of the way pub, it's warm and friendly with big fire burning in the hearth, foods great quick and massive portions

Prompt service. Friendly. Pub Open. Small menu and a basic one, but quickly served in pleasant surroundings. I would have liked a "light bite" but there you go.

Fuimos a la hora del almuerzo el domingo después de una noche de estancia en la zona. excelente comida sana preparado.. Justo lo que necesitábamos después de una boda la noche anterior. Tuve la carne de ternera, baguette caliente era precioso.. el resto tenía tartas...

Parece encantador desde el exterior. Algo viejo por dentro. Absolutamente negativa de un café, a pesar de estar ahí la casera para beber. Demasiado ruido R&B; MÚSICA jugando. No te molestes.

Pub open sat all day not closed phone number 01629 356457 food served 12pm till 2.30 then 5pm till 8.30 Sunday 12pm till 3pm

amazing food with a lovely friendly atmosphere ! cannot fault the place. Seems that new management have really got it going

Asked if they were still serving food for the evening, a reply of yes come in was just what we were hoping for as most other local places were ram packed. We sat down at a table (with no reserved sign) ordered some drinks and started reading the menu, when we had chosen we went to order from the bar to be told "you can't sit there, it's reserved" so after asking where we were to sit "there might be somewhere outside!" Brilliant, I've just spent money on drinks after being told to come in only to find they can't actually fulfill our original request. Whilst deciding if we should actually stay (we didn't) another couple who had booked a table were having problems too - apparently they hadn't booked even though they had the ladies name who took there booking. Possibly a little observation of how busy you are and a little imagination to maybe write 'reserved' on a piece of paper may help not to waste peoples time or money in future. I can't say I will be going back anytime soon as there wasn't an apology not willing to help find a potential table.

Came here one Friday night for a few drinks and dinner. It was lovely, really good value and the food was excellent. I had the fillet steak which was cooked perfectly and my other half had the chicken parmo which I had a sneaky taste of and was very moorish! Would definitely recommend and will be going back

Under new management ! Since last week new kitchen fitted freshly cooked home food I promise no frozen rubbish' open Monday 4pm-late then Tuesday till Sunday open 11.30- till food served 11.30-2.30 then 5-9pm

Great meal, good atmosphere - the football team were in bit they're all good, well mannered lads. Great selection of beers and excellent value home cooked foods. Spot on!

Called in at this pub for an evening meal.. Ordered vegetable soup and cottage pie. After a long wait the soup arrived. It looked and tasted like dishwater. Unable to eat it. There was an ample serving of cottage pie with curly chips which was the same quality. Definitely a place to avoid

5 stars for helpfulness and service. Food really nice and good portion sizes. Nice atmosphere and warm. Dog friendly. Real ales and proper home made food.

We frequent this pub quite regularly for an evening meal and occasional lunches. The family and the rest of the staff are unfailingly friendly and helpful (I've often heard them assisting visitors to the area with good local information), the food is really tasty pub grub, there's a good selection of ales and all excellent value. Dogs are welcome and there is live music on Friday evenings. A really good venue whethr you're a local or a visitor.

We went specifically to the Three Stags because they have live music on Friday evenings and decided to have a meal beforehand. The staff were very friendly and service was excellent.. We all enjoyed our meals, which were well-cooked and plentiful. We had a thoroughly good evening, made even better because we were able to dance the night away to the excellent Mr. Vic Ryan. Great atmosphere in the Three Stags Heads.

This pub is local to us and so we use it quite a lot. The family who run the pub are absolutely ideal for the place, friendly, fun and very welcoming. The other regular staff are equally excellent. The food is top-notch and very reasonably priced as is the beer. Very popular with walkers and cyclists during the day. Live music on a Friday night and brass bands on Sunday evenings in the summer months. Highly recommended.

We use this pub for lunch regularly. The food is always good, both veggie and mainstream, the beer is one price for everything, and very well kept! Thank you for great and consistent service!

I've been here a couple of time now and it's always great. The food is proper pub grub which is very tasty and you never leave hungry! The staff are friendly and welcoming and there is a good choice of ales also. The pub garden is great in the summer as well.

Do not come here if you are after a busy, happening place. Dogs are more than welcomed, the beers are excellent and we will come back very soon.

used this venue for three nights as staying close. Brilliant atmosphere, real locals ales and super friendly staff and service. Good menu to cater for all tastes, super food and friendly banter from locals and those like us on hol break. No hesitation in going again.

We ate well here as this place serves up good pub food (and at times excellent - my steak and ale pie was the nicest I've had in a long time) with something for everyone. The prices were very reasonable as well. The beer is good and the staff are terrific - very friendly and helpful. Dog friendly too, if that's your thing.

Pretty, village pub with a great atmosphere. The young lady serving drinks and food gave friendly and very efficient service during a busy period. Had a good fish pie with nicely cooked selection of vegetables. Beer was very tasty!

This pub was fantastic! The staff were exceptionally friendly, but sincere with it and made my husband, toddler and myself incredibly welcome! The menu was just what you would want, the food delicious, portions generous and prices very reasonable! Will definitely be back if we are ever in the area!

We ate there for 2 consecutive nights and enjoyed our dinners. The best chips ever. Quality food at good price. Dog friendly too. Thank you.

We visited this pub for dinner as it was within walking distance of where we were staying.The pub was busy with locals and tourists alike. We were given some funny looks by the locals sitting right outside the entrance door, but we shook these off as we were hungry and gave them friendly smiles back!The bar staff (2 young ladies) were friendly and helpful. There was a good choice for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. A juicy steak with black peppercorn sauce cooked to specification went down a treat. Good chips and portion sizes were good.We enjoyed our meal in the beer garden and looking at the naff dog statues decorating the outside of the pub! Definitely dog friendly pub.We had heard from a local that this establishment had recently been taken over by new management. We would revisit if staying in the local area.

Loved this pub, stayed at the cottage next door for a week so ate there quite a few times, food was excellent and the beer was great. Dog friendly too.

Good local pub they welcome locals and visitors alike. Staff are very friendly. The food is very good and freshly cooked. Varied menu. Good choice of local beer.

Very friendly place, staff are extremely nice and all welcome a dog with open arms, literally. The food was hot and really good, nice staple menu with a good selection. Did not manage to get to the desserts as we were too full after the starter and main.Draft beer from the Dale brewery were excellent.would definitely go back here if in the area. May even go there specifically to visit this pub again.

we visit this pub on frequent basis throughout the summer months whilst camping at the square and compass. the staff and landlady are always friendly and helpfull. we take our dog with us and they are always very happy to see us. food is very good and the locals very friendly. great beer garden in the summer months. stunning little village. the people on here who have left bad reviews don't know what they are talking about and seem to be ganging together to damage the pubs reputation. my advise would be to visit yourself and make you own minds up i theink you will be pleasantly supprised

Welcoming, warm and friendly. Good pub grub £7 - £11 a plate and beer was £3. Good choice of ales including lagers and Guinness. Handy location for nearby cottages, dog friendly etc. would nip in for a pint if in area again. Thanks for saying Richard was cute!

I love this pub. It has a great garden to the side and a car park round the back. Decided to visit for an early evening meal. I had a pasta dish from the specials menu and partner had fish and chips. Portions are very well sized and it was served piping hot. Good local beers and always served with a smile. Looking forward to the Brass bands on Sundays through the summer!!

Just come back from tea there. Ended up with them as where we'd planned to go wasn't serving food. All good home cooked food, in fact we were spoilt for choice what to have, from cottage pie to toad in the hole and ham and eggs - just like my mum would cook. Couldn't fault any part of the service or the food and our return visit is already planned for next month! So nice to see that cosy, homely pubs like this still exist!

I have been staying at a local cottage in Darley Bridge, (see my seperate review http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g209970-d7065820-Oker_View_Cottage_Darley_Bridge_Matlock-Matlock_Derbyshire_England.html ) and this pub was literally round the corner. I have visited the pub on several occasions already during my stay and will be using it for the rest of my stay. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating to everyone who enter the premises, and nothing is too much trouble! My 1 year old springer spaniels starts wagging his tail as soon as we are near the door as he is fussed over as much as I am, if not more!There are a choice of 3 real ales all of which are superbly kept. The food is fantastic and freshly cooked and very reasonably priced! I would highly recommend this pub to anyone visiting the area!

Visited this pub last nite & got to say it was fantastic!!! The food is lovely, I had the spinach & ricotta cannelonni & it was lovely...really tasty n piping hot!!!! The atmosphere in the pub is fantastic & the locals are all very friendly & welcoming. Most of all the landlady & staff are fabulous....nothing is too much trouble for them n they are so friendly. Have visited numerous times & are always greeted with a massive hug....Will definately be visiting again!!!!!

Lovely village pub in Darley Bridge. Visited for Sunday lunch and the meal was superb, All of the locals were incredibly friendly making us feel right at home. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Booked by Cheryl at the pines, we ate here every day, very welcoming and friendly, lovely food and dog friendly.

Staying locally with family group (8)adults. Really friendly and helpful landlady and staff. Offered to do nut roast as 7 of us veggie. Even roasted separate potatoes and made veggie gravy for us. Nothing was too much bother, we even changed the time by 2 hours but no problem. Food, service and atmosphere was perfect, even better the bill was likewise! Would be happy to go back.

Everything you want rom a local pub, good homemade food, well kept real ale, very pleasant and efficient staff. We were staying in a cottage opposite and we were made very welcome.I have read the less than flattering review from David H ( incidentally I am also a David H ) and would not comment on his findings but we met the landlady who, like all her staff were most charmful as were all the locals we met - they could not have been more pleasant and engaging

Food was average 'pub grub' (we had Sunday roast and it was OK) but ambiance, staff and service were excellent - we ended up going back 2 evenings just to drink. Very good with our dog too!

Stayed for a week in a nearby cottage.Ate here with our dog for 5 nights and found all the staff very welcoming. The food was very good as was the local real ale, the Sunday Lunch was great value for money. The landlady was very accommodating and allowed us to park our car for the week as there was no parking at the cottage.

We often come on a Sunday night to listen to the brass bands, enjoy a nice pint and a burger. However, we won't be coming again. Our last visit was an experience that I never want to repeat having been verbally abused by the landlady; not just me, my wife and friends too. The issue was easily solvable but she and a local 'frequenter' were aggressive and intimidating in the company of our children and others. My view is that if you're going to host a family event, ensure that your venue is suitable including parking. If you want to run a publican business, don't abuse the customers nor consume the profits!!

I can only echo the previous reviewer's comments having been at the pub last night in what should have been a fitting end to this year's season of Sunday Evening brass band concerts rasing money for an excellent cause. I have never seen such horrible behaviour and foul language resulting from a situation which could have either been prevented quite easily or handled in a much more professional manner. Saying "this always happens" should have been a sign to put mitigation in place surely. These kinds of events, by nature, are family affairs and the language from both locals and the landlady, whilst never publically acceptable, was most definitley inappropriate given the number of children within earshot.I have been attending/playing in this series of sunday evening concerts for many years and can quite honestly say I shall not be returning either with the band I play for or with any other band.

Came here to enjoy some music and instead heard expletives from the landlady aimed at a family with young children. A very unfriendly almost hostile to outsiders atmosphere and not a place to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. There are other friendly pubs nearby who value their customers.

Wow is all i have to say......................i've never heard so much foul and abusive language hurled at a customer ever in all my life, not only a customer but a customer sitting with his wife and two very small young children having their bottles.I believe it was all over a parked car? TOTALLY SHAMEFUL LANDLADY is all i can say!!!!!

Horrible place. After abuse from 'locals' who were learing at anyone with a pulse, landlady gave us an expletive ridden send off in front of a wide range of people including children. Wouldn't go back if my life depended on it.

good food ,live music friday nights ,good real ales at good prices . Brass bands on sunday nights outside in garden. Pleasant hostess

Went to the Three Stags Heads whilst staying in Darley Dale; cosy pub which welcomed dogs and had the local domino team playing in the bar. On offer was good old fashioned pub grub which was welcomed on a typical August evening when it was tipping it down! Couple of cask ales available from the local brewery Peak Ales; all topped off by great service.

Stayed close by the Three Stags Heads for 2 nights and ate in the pub on both evenings. Everything is home made and excellent value for money from an extensive range. Plus, cask ales! A real bonus.

Staying in Rowsley on a cycling break. Wanted a nice country pub within a 20km route of our hotel for an evening meal and a pint. The Three Stags is ideal and highly recommended. Good food, friendly service and Peak Ales.

We visited this lovely local pub on the way back from a food festival in Derbyshire.It was near the end of serving but the staff were very friendly and we had good food. The atmosphere and decor a bit dated, but otherwise a good place to stop.A nice selection of real local ales on tap.

After a long walk up hills we were me with a friendly welcome. Great pretty, old and traditional pub, food was fresh, served hot, and delicious also great beers on offer. Go visit you wont be disappointed.

What a great little pub! Great beers and a huge menu choice which was such good value. It was also nice that dogs are allowed throughout the pub, we will definatley be returning when we are next in the area.

Have been to the Stags a few times and never been disappointed. The staff are always friendly and the service and food are first class. Dogs are as welcome as humans! They also have some very good entertainment. The pub does get very busy at times but with a cracking place like this you will understand why. Pay it a visit you won't regret it, we shall definately be returning again.

The food at the Three Stags Heads is excellent, the staff are very friendly and there's a great atmosphere. Dogs are also allowed throughout the pub. We'll definitely be returning.

lovely cosy welcoming pub good selection of drinks and plentiful food staff are lovely .open fires and a real country feel to the place

Had a great late Sunday lunch. This is a pub in the heart of the local community and embraced by locals - a fantastic example of the community supporting a valued resource. If you want gastro pub and pententious waiters/waitresses don't go. This pub does what it says - good honest British food, reasonable prices and delivers hospitality and warmth to all who are willing to embrace this community. We loved it and will be definately returning.

Great food, great atmosphere and genuinely dog friendly throughout and at all times.Highly recommended.

I went with a friend on a quiet weekday night. The pub was not busy but the other people who were there, seemed to be there for food rather than drinking at the bar. We were made to feel welcome and although the food took a while to come, it was good. The meals were quite big and the price was good. I would go back again.