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4.8

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Nº 62 in 488 in Derbyshire Dales

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..oldpork
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Absolute gem of a place! Lovely historic pub. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Highly recommend 👌

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david . 2024-11-24

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If you need to look at Google reviews then you're the wrong customer for this near cult classic ex-spit and sawdust venue. Leave your shotgun at the door. :)

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Seth Barber . 2024-11-01

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Brilliantly old school. Likely a 'Marmite' establishment when judged against popular opinion; if you appreciate a pint of real ale and intimate company then this is the place...

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Oliver Lanchbery . 2024-10-20

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Got in the van with the dragon couple of weeks ago, no destination in the sat nav just drove. Ended up stopping at a campsite 5 minutes away. Glad we did great little traditional pub, great locals, a very very warm welcome considering I was wearing a cap and trainers 😂. Just goes to show in a positive way dont judge a book by the cover. Loved the pork pies hopefully back soon 👌 Jack and rachel

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Jack Davies . 2024-09-03

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This is one of my favourite pubs ,as soon as you walk in ,it's like going back in a time warp . Stone flagged floor and old fire range . No sky tv or music , just people sat chatting and enjoying a drink . Food is a bit limited to pork pies , but very tasty, excellent cask beer but if your a lager drinker it's a bottle or nothing .

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Anthony Hinchcliffe . 2024-09-02

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This is a great little pub, I love it !!

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Richard Pearson . 2024-08-20

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Absolute dump of a pub, you need to visit just to appreciate how bad it is, try the beer garden at the front 🤣

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Stephen Kirby . 2024-07-06

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I've walked past this gem of a pub numerous times with the wife on hikes. Not quite sure how I've missed it for so long. Visited on Saturday night with a pal, what an absolute gem of a pub. A slice of English pub heritage preserved. The ale kept immaculately, the locals friendly and a very warm welcome from Andy & Cathy who are rightly proud of a terrific pub.

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Neil Meadows . 2024-06-17

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Fantastic old school pub ,no frills just good beer good atmosphere and good service. That's all you need.Oh and very dog friendly

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Ian Watts . 2024-06-16

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Had the best time ever Cracking place!

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John Broxson . 2024-06-15

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One of the best little pubs I've ever visited. Good selection of local ales + the usual spirits and ciders, exceptionally friendly barman and locals. We were camping nearby and invited over for birthday cake. 10/10 pub will ensure that I return. Didn't see any food on offer apart from bar snacks, card reception is dodgy bring cash if you have it

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Jack Robinson . 2024-06-02

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Great pint of black lurcher 7.4%, staff were excellent, well worth a visit, it's a very different pub, Didn't try any food

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Nick Brindley . 2024-05-28

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Nice old school English local pub. You can buy here regional beers.

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Kamil Gajek . 2024-05-06

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A large group of us camping nearby popped into this place and were received warmly (literally in this case as a fire was lit for us in the second room). Lovely old world pub experience. No frills or pretension. Warning: the Black Death ale is well-named.

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robsham . 2024-04-29

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An absolute gem of a pub very old very small and very original,you must have a pint or 2 of the eyam brewerys black death porter 😏 Dog friendly,great walks nearby

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Phil Gregory . 2024-04-25

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Great pub with with real ale , Nice atmosphere, Very old pub with two room lots of old pictures and photos . Has a real fire to sit be side of. We just had a drink we did not have the food. because we just wanted to have pint. Great old pub that's why give it 5 Stars.

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Caroline Flitney . 2024-04-24

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Great landlord. Kindly cooked us a jacket potato and even crafter us a blue bracelet whilst we enjoyed our drinks. A truly unique experience!

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James Rogers . 2024-04-20

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Could not recommend more highly. Had an excellent afternoon in here chatting about knives and laughing our heads off. Will definitely come back!

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Rory Johnson . 2024-04-18

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You need to try this before you die

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Oscar A . 2024-04-07

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A good selection of very well kept ales. Possibly the most traditional pubs in the UK. Please do visit and keep this place going!

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Stephen Dodds . 2024-04-02

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Love this pub, such an authentic old English ale House. Cosy bar area great hosts and friendly locals. The selection of real local brewed ales is great.

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Rob Scott . 2024-02-04

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What A STUNNING pub. The friendliest folk in the world. This is my new favourite little peaks pub, and my dogs agree after all the treats the landlord gave them. Roaring fires, great beer and lovely locals. Driving past it, it looks almost as though it has closed down years ago, don't be deceived! I've given it 5 stars for food, as by chance there was a birthday party buffet when we visited who very kindly let us tuck in, however I don't think they normally do food, so plan for victuals elsewhere.

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Harry Martin . 2024-01-28

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The blue Loo goon is goated Great atmosphere, very accepting Loved the vibe

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Dominic Meehan . 2024-01-05

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An amazing little pub. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the beer was spot in.

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Edward March-Shawcross . 2024-01-04

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Adore this place. Haven't been murdered once.

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Ben Webster . 2023-11-18

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A pub like no other. The Black Lurcher alone makes it worth visiting...the same could be said for the pork pies.

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Stuart Palmer . 2023-11-11

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What a cracking pub. Beautiful heritage pub. No lager, no frills, no fancy cocktails. The mistakes so many pubs often make are not made here thankfully. Charming, old, proper. Only regret is that I don't live next door to it. I'd practically live there otherwise.

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Jo Sibson . 2023-09-27

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A real gem, a mythical trip to yesteryear! This place in enchanting, an ale lover's paradise where you're guaranteed the oldest traditions of an English tavern with the impeccable hospitality provided by a landlord and landlady that truly understand what the English pub is all about. If you're after cocktails or fine wine or a choice of thirty seven different gins then go to a bar in Matlock. However those seeking a taste of how taverns should be, go no further, this place is simply breathtaking.

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nicholas moore . 2023-09-17

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The best pub we've ever been to....step back in time and enjoy your pint ;)

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turo vieal . 2023-09-08

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Cracking down to earth pub with friendly staff and wonderful selection of ales. Campsite in field next door very handy.

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Helen Bird . 2023-09-05

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Really glad I was able to visit here during our stay in the Peak District. Sadly, places like this are few and far between these days.

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Rich Cable . 2023-09-01

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Walked 2 miles to find ‘the local pub’. Nothing about this pub is local, warm or friendly. The lady looked at me like I’d just spat at her when I asked for slimline tonic as a diabetic. Very unenjoyable experience, so much so that I was more than happy to walk 4 miles through nettles and cow poo to find somewhere else to drink. Avoid- like something off a horror film.

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Nadine Titus . 2023-08-19

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Brilliant atmosphere, great pork pies, Andy and kath very welcoming, definetly be coming back.

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meg hopkinson . 2023-08-08

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Unforgettable? This is. Plastic.This isn't. In any way shape or form. This is what pubs are supposed to be about. The antithesis of the pub destroyer. Yes 'spoons! Basic in every way, is what this pubs are about A simple, friendly, convivial, compact meeting place. A community space. Where the locally brewed beers are kept perfectly. Intrepid Navio was a winner. Abbeydale beers a regular option of 3. Wine and cocktails on offer. Lager isn't. Read the sign by the bar wall! The buzz of chatter is the only background noise. Regulars bring their well behaved dogs. The new couple running the pub were long term regulars. They've kept to the simple ethos of the pub established by the local legend and previous owner. The only food offered is pork pie and pickles. I'll miss the one pot wonders they used to serve. When I'm in the Peaks, this is not a pub, this is a kind of pilgrimage. I wish there were more like this

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Ian Warrington . 2023-07-14

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A pub which feels like walking into a time warp. Friendly owners. Be careful of the black lurcher, seriously good!

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Pedro González . 2023-07-04

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National Heritage pub and a conversation pub. Brilliant atmosphere with great staff and friendly locals. Four real ales. The house beer Black Lurcher 7.4 fantastic. Camping 🏕 next door £5 a night 🌙 Happy days. Highly Recommended

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Paul Ruthven . 2023-07-01

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Plenty of abbydale deception, great old pub, how it should be

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Stephen Baggaley . 2023-06-23

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The pub is such a nice place to visit. If you have a chance definitely pop in for pint or two of local beer with delicious classic pub meal.

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Lukas Nimerfroh . 2023-06-12

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This is how pubs should be. Good people, great ales and amazing food - locals bring in seasonal homemade snacks.

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Des P . 2023-05-27

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Can we have more pubs like this one, please?

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Adam Pope . 2023-05-22

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Great ale and pickled eggs. Quirky for now but a rare example of a wet and local led pub.

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Billy Williams . 2023-05-20

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Have a lurcher if you go and play an instrument if you have one!

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Alex Henderson . 2023-05-04

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What an incredible pub, one of a kind and an absolute delight to spend time in.

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Ian Daniel . 2023-04-16

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Fantastic old worldy type place with lovely, friendly customers and owners

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Sim Marie . 2023-04-01

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Genuine old pub with lovely hosts. The pork pie and pickle snack is highly recommended as is their cask beer range

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Mike Harding . 2023-03-23

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A truly exceptional pub of great historical significance, being a great example of what a public house should be. It is like no other, a refreshing step back in time where conversation is key. Flagged floors throughout and a real fire in both of its two rooms. Expect dogs, handmade tables and chairs, and great real ales. Food limited to bar snacks, (pork pie etc). Open Thu to Fri from 5pm, and from 12pm on weekends. If you've not been before, try it, a very warm welcome awaits. This is my favourite pub of all time.

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Jeff I . 2023-03-19

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If you are nearby and like a pub you have to pop in here. It is a classic gem of a pub. It is like stepping back in time. A friendly welcome for conversation and a decent pint. Bacon fries, the best pub snack on the bar, 5 great ales and a load of bottles. There are very few pubs like this around nowadays. Once upon a time all pubs were like this before Wi-Fi, music, sports on the telly etc.

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Matt Salmon . 2023-02-25

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Tiny little place, great with dogs, couple of real ales, my mate who knows it better days you can also hear folk music here of an evening

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Paul . 2023-02-17

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Absolutely incredible place, like a time capsule and a proper slice of history with real local community. Great welcome and lovely selection of drinks.

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Joshua Hawkins . 2023-02-05

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One of best pubs I've visited in the area

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Andrew Bradshaw . 2023-01-14

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Best little pub we've come across on our travels. Real ales, real fire, real pork pies, warm welcome, very cosy, what more could you need.

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Beverley Kerrison . 2022-12-03

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Great real pub with lots of local beer

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dillon winslow . 2022-10-15

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Fabulous pub, great time, will be back

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carolyn hotson . 2022-09-23

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If you want a commercial pub selling larger then don't go here. Proper old school pub with a tremendous selection of beer. Well worth a visit

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Gary Brearey . 2022-09-14

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What a lovely old style dog friendly pub. Nice beers especially Black Lurcher proper knock out stuff. Nice ciders and definitely need to try toffee vodka. Real homely pub staff & locals very friendly.

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Richard Payne . 2022-09-08

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Fantastic little pub, great ales, amazing decor, and very friendly and welcoming people. Can't wait to go back.

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Chris Thompson . 2022-08-30

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A really quaint old English pub. Good beer. Went last weekend, a gang of us played music and camped in the field next door. The farm has just set up a lovely shepherds hut. So if you want a romantic weekend that's the place

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Stephen Hague . 2022-08-14

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Warm welcome and a cracking pint of beer proper pub nice little walks around ..

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Kris Mole . 2022-08-07

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Great little pub specialises in real ale don't ask for draught lager though lol plenty of bottles and spirits please if I area give the place a shot

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Nicky Mitchell . 2022-07-21

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You don't find many places like this little gem

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john schofield . 2022-06-24

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Great pub, beer was superb, very friendly. Would highly recommend

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robert mercer . 2022-06-04

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This is an incredible historic pub! We Rode out there last night for the warmest welcome I've had in a long time. Drank the black Lurcher and away again into the darkest of nights! Will return.

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Tim William Spencer . 2022-05-28

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Best pub in the Peak!! Don't go there expecting lager or to pay by card.

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Paul Freeman . 2022-05-10

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The Navio was bloody excellent. I was sloshed and loving it. Heck of a watering hole. great joint. 10/10 hope to make a return. If you're ever a weary traveler in the mist, this is the place.

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Alex Hirlam . 2022-04-30

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spot on we love the place the black lurcher is brilliant

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Lance Marshall . 2022-04-12

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Excellent atmosphere, lovely cider and great service.😀

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Louise Lambert . 2022-02-27

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A pub trapped in time. Incredible place

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Lyn Bostock . 2022-02-15

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Excellent pub. Super friendly locals. Cozy fire. A must when in the area.

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C HS . 2022-02-13

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Best pub in the world. Always lurchers there

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Donna Green . 2022-01-02

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The best pub in the land, unless you have no idea what a pub should be.

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Ian Fancourt . 2021-12-18

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A unique pub in the dross of other establishments that have the temerity to call themselves pubs. Go there and get a taste of what real pubs are like. 5*****

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John Chatterton . 2021-11-29

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Great, traditional, rural pub. It deserves a revisit. Plus, my friend Elkie says it's The Best Pub In The World. It's hard to disagree.

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John Clegg . 2021-11-05

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Fantastic ales, great hosts in a very quirky setting, highly recommended for those not of a lager persuasion.

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David Knowles . 2021-11-02

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A pub full of character, fantastic ale...Black Lurcher...7.4% was fantastic. It's a proper ale pub with no fancy lagers, spit and sawdust!!!!! Well worth a visit to soak up the authenticity 👍

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David Hailwood . 2021-09-01

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They don't make pubs like this anymore

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Simon Greenwood . 2021-08-29

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Proper pub like they all should be.

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J . 2021-08-15

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Brilliant pub. Very old fashioned farmers pub. Don't expect up-to-date decorations or plastic recreations of a bygone age. This is the real deal. Last redecorated in the 1960s

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Martyn Gillie . 2021-06-05

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Excellent pub, staff and beer. A gem well worth visiting.

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Keith Sakseide . 2021-05-25

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Absolutely brilliant place... Stopped at near close and they made me feel at home with drinks, fires and marshmallows. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Music on stage often as well, and if you like, you can try your hand

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Tariq Khan . 2021-05-10

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Lovely friendly owners, we visited with group of walking ramblers, landlady was really friendly and welcoming very knowledgeable of all the beers available. We asked if it was possible to eat our sandwiches with pint as we had been walking for a few hours, this was no problem and really lovely of her to let us! The landlord also was very friendly man and both were happy being outside with the customers talking and engaging. Not had friendly service like this for a long time! Thank you for making us feel welcome!

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Kirsty Ottey . 2021-04-19

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A Lovely traditional drinks and snacks pub. Welcoming and friendly staff who are happy to chat and a cosy fire. Good choice of hand pulled beers that are well kept. Definitely worth a visit if walking in the area and there’s a car park across the road even if you’re not. It’s open later in the week and weekends. Also cash only.

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Tom Dale . 2020-10-04

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Absolutely brilliant pub, like stepping back in time. Friendly and welcoming, great beer too!

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Chris Leach . 2020-10-03

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Always a unique place to visit..great beer, good conversation, and very dog friendly.

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Karl Royle . 2020-09-13

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Warm friendly welcome...nice Ales too

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Jonathan Hylton . 2020-09-04

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Excellent pub , nice fire and cosy atmosphere. Perfect for a post walk pint. Cash only and dogs welcome

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Dale Graham . 2020-09-01

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They don't make them like this any more. Quite simply the best pub anywhere ever.

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Matt Wherry . 2020-08-30

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Warm welcome. Nice beer/cider; dog friendly!

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Jacqui Clegg . 2020-08-30

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A travel in time when pubs were friendly

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Sra Fpo . 2020-08-10

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An oasis at the end of a long walk. Nicely kept beer, friendly staff.

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steven england . 2020-08-03

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Timeless, unchanged since .... forever? Oh, damn fine beer too!

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Neil Bridgwater . 2020-07-31

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Great wee 17th century pud very friendly staff friendly people and my dog loved the place meeting other dogs my child loved all the pictures and stuffed animals next time I'm gonna order food looked great

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Charlotte Sutherland . 2020-03-04

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Best basic, friendly, proper, rural, wonderful, friendly, dog friendly, welcoming, great, did I mention friendly? Pub. Cash only. Place ever.

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Maxine Owles . 2020-02-15

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Real pub. Possibly best in Britain.

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Ron Willis . 2020-02-08

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Friendly, charming. Places like this are a rarity and need to be kept going.

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Adam Craig . 2020-02-07

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If you like a traditional pub, great ale, pork pies and great conversation, this is the place in the peaks for you! Fires always hot and the landlords always friendly!

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Liam Doyle . 2020-02-02

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What can I say about this place, it's like pubs were 100 years ago, not everybody's cup of tea but don't miss the trip if haven't been.

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Russ Watts . 2019-12-30

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Unique pub with a fantastic, unique atmosphere. Staff are lovely, locals welcoming. Live music on Sundays . Lovely snacks like locally produced pork pie and pickle and regular visits from the Sunshine Pizza possee. It can't be beat!

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Anthony Newall . 2019-12-09

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Quirky little pub like going back in time

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Karen Mason . 2019-12-09

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Out in the wilds. Great small selection of real and local ales. Lovely fire. Musical Sundays.

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Susan Romer . 2019-11-12

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Amazing throwback pub. Come for the ale, stay for the taxidermy.

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Jason Taylor . 2019-10-14

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