Ye Olde Crown at Waterhouses in Staffordshire Moorlands

Waiting 1 hour & 20 minutes for a child’s sausage and mash. Arrived in an ice cream bowl, 1 sausage and 2 teaspooons worth of mash (£8.50). Mentioned the issue was spoken to horrendously by ‘kitchen manager’ I have never been spoken to like it as a customer or human in fact. After arguments (from the manager) I was told she was sending someone to the shops to get ‘another sausage’ - I asked her not to bother and please refund (45 minutes later) I would avoid this place.

Worst meal I've ever had x scampi and chios shouldn't b difficult!!! Pre ordered and no cutlery on tablevwhen foodcarrived/ COLD!

A fantastic place that is really close to Alton Towers and was perfect for an overnight stay, especially as there was a self check-in facility. Everything was very clean and the room itself was very well furnished, nice hot shower and a comfy bed (just what we needed after a day of queuing. Thanks so much, we will be back.

Visited here yesterday with friends. My friend ordered a pint of bass, which was the last one in the barrel. He took one sip and returned it to the bar as it was flat and he asked for a replacement Guinness. You might think that she’d have just replaced it like for like, or maybe at a push, expect him to pay the difference. Nope, he was asked to pay the full amount. So, £3.70 for a flat pint of bass that he returned and £4.80 for a pint of Guinness! We left after one drink and chose another pub nearby which had much better service. In addition to the poor service, the interior is tired and it’s not somewhere we’d go to again

Unfortunately kitchen is very hit and miss at the moment no way of knowing when or if food is being served fortunately Ewan was on the bar and pulls a decent pint and has great local knowledge

Had to wait over an hour and a half for our food. I politely asked if we had been forgotten after an hour and was told they were cooking the fish but the person behind the bar didn't even check until my husband went in about 20 minutes later. When the food appeared another 20 minutes later the kitchen staff apologised that they had only got the order 20 minutes beforehand. The burger had nothing on it and the chips were overcooked and greasy. Then the fish and chips arrived a further 10 minutes later which were fine as cooked from scratch but by this time about 2 hours from when we ordered. No apology from the bar staff. Needless to say we didn't return and wouldn't recommend.

Been today with my brother and sister-in-law. The food was absolutely incredible. I had roast beef. They had the gammon. The food and veg were cooked to perfection. As for the cauliflower and 🥦 cheese, WOW! Just like my Grandma used to make. The thing that made our visit more special was Mackenzie and Kyle! If they were my sons, I'd be extremely proud of them both. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

Today we visited Ye Old Crown Hotel, for lunch. We received excellent service from the moment we stepped in there. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They could not do enough for us. The food was excellent. Fresh produce at its best. The service was also fabulous. Well done to all of the team. We will be visiting there again.

Stopped off for a quick bite to eat on Thursday night as staying in Water Houses for a few days. I had the scampi which while sounds a simple meal was actually one of the best scampi meals I’ve had in a pub, the wife had the home made lasagne which was really good too. Aiming to try the roast dinner this Sunday while we are out and about site seeing.

The pub is super warm and cosy. I had the lasagne and it was very very tasty. There doesn’t seem to be much room at the bar so ordering can be a little difficult.

The best Sunday Roast I've had for a long time! Meat melts in your mouth, great selection of freshly cooked vegetables, All at a very reasonable price. Choice of 3 meats and Regular or small size meals.

Stopped in whilst on a family bike ride, but they'd stopped serving food - fair enough. Kids were starving and so Kyle offered to open up the kitchen especially for us and served up home made chips which were delicious. Great service and really hospitable. Will come back

IGNORE ‘dannyhopkins’ review in August. Just called here for a quick snack Wednesday lunch time after our walk. We had 2 pints of Thatchers, 1 tuna mayo and cucumber sandwich on thick hand cut granary bread, 1 tuna mayo on a warm baguette. Both had a nice side salad. We also had a side of home made chip’s……total bill was less than £25. The place is dog friendly too. Can’t grumble at that. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The lad behind the bar was friendly and helpful and the overall service was good. The only criticism we could have is that the music playing was a little loud and there was lots of heavy-ish rock playing. We like rock music but might not be to everyone’s taste. Just need to tweak their music playlist. Thanks you for a lovely meal 👍

Parents in their 80s, teenage daughters, family meal to celebrate end of holiday. Nightmare. Horrible experience. Had to wait an hour for starters two hours before our mains. Note to management, if you leave a bunch of kids in charge you get reviews like this. Avoid avoid avoid avoid. Horrific lack of customer service... we stuck it out, two tables left. Pretty much ruined our last night. Sad thing is, the food was ok... although they ran out of chips. Ran out of chips. LSD behind the car was great... lad serving... not do good.

banging steak proper nice potato's good service and drinks were very nice veg was a little sloppy tho

Visited twice during my stay in Waterhouses. Staff very friendly and food was just what was needed after a day’s walk - tasty and filling on both visits.

Amazing Sunday Roast! Such great value for money ! Definitely recommend! Booking essential as so good people keep going back!!

We booked a meal for my sons 18th birthday at another local pub but issues arose on the evening and they couldn't accommodate us. We rung the Crown and asked if they could feed 10 of us at last minutes notice on a Friday evening at 6pm and they said that would be fine. We arrived at the the pub 5 minutes later with a table layed out ready for us. We ordered drinks and chose our food which arrived after a short wait. The food was amazing. Home cooked, great portion sizes and tasted amazing. 10 very satisfied customers who will definitely be returning

Stopped for lunch whilst cycling the manifold trail. Had scampi and chips unfortunately )may just be a matter of taste) we felt the chips were awful, dripping in grease and soggy, mentioned to waiter who said ‘what’s wrong with them’ so we just ate and left. Sorry if this is how you have your chips here !

Fabulous find, Sunday lunch is so tasty, fresh vegetables and plenty of them, thickly cut slices of roast beef and so so tender, plenty of very tasty gravy, definitely recommend, already booked for next weekend, doggie friendly in the bar which is a lovely cosy room with open log fire, staff were so friendly and attentive.

We booked for 12 on a Friday night in the restaurant. Food was excellent and the staff were very efficient. Even kept the fact that it was a surprise meal from the birthday girl - when she arrived 90 minutes before the rest of us.

Bland cottage pie and no beer worthy of pouring, rather disappointing end to otherwise lovely day walking around Waterhouses.

No opening times published on website or FB page. Luckily they did respond to an email. However, a early evening visit to the bar was very much ruined by a lack of parental / staff control over a lot of young children, who clearly felt like the place was theirs to do as they wished. In, out bang, crash, shout & scream etc. The quiet pint was not possible and the young bar staff were at a loss and the locals cared little. The pizzas that went out to the family masses looked very cheap supermarket and overcooked.

Not sure about the name, presumably it wasn't called "Ye Olde" when it opened, but it was a very nice old style pub with good basic food. Not pretentious or trying to be anything else, which was good. Service was excellent especially for Friday night,...

We have visited this pub before back in Lock down so this time it was lovely to be able to sit inside and to see that food was back on offer. The pub has a good selection of ales and spirits, I noticed that they...

When our airbnb dropped out this place took us in last minute, they were incredibly friendly with a wonderful atmosphere and made us feel very at home. Food was wonderful and the place was clean and comfortable, can't say enough good things about this pub!

Went for family meal at opening time 6pm. Greeted by friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere with coal fire going. Ordered Chicken & Ham pie with chips and peas. Got a beef burger for my 9yo daughter. Simply put, our food came put exceptionally under cooked. While...

Highly recommend this place, friendly atmosphere. Hosted a darts knockout. Warm welcome fun and laughter had by all. Refreshments greatly received at the end of the night. Thanks team. We will be back.

Had the pork chop special and pie of the day (chicken and ham), both were amazing. Service was lovely too. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely little place for dinner, very quiet and friendly. Food was really good and lots of choices. We luckily got there at a quiet time, I would recommend booking or at least calling in advance to check they have tables available.

We were staying in Waterhouses over the weekend and booked a table for the Saturday night. Chose the ribeye steak off the specials boarrd but could only eat half as the rest was just gristle and fat. Very disappointing

We were staying nearby and precooked a table. What a find! All of the food was fantastic and lovely staff too. Would definitely recommend-sad we don’t live closer!

Called into this lovely little pub on Sunday. We didn't pre-book but the lovely lady behind the bar checked to make sure it was ok for my partner, 2 children and I to have food. To our surprise (because it was busy) they managed to...

Went out camping in a local campsite with some friends. Went to the closest pub with the friends I was with, and went to ye old crown inn only to be kicked out for “ supposedly doing drugs, after I let one of the local...

Absolutely amazing food. Great atmosphere, fantastic and friendly staff. In a beautiful little setting, village in the Derbyshire Dales. If you are ever this way you really must pay a visit.

We walked here for dinner on a Tuesday evening, not knowing that they don't serve food on Tuesdays! But the lady behind the bar called the cook, who came especially to provide us with food. Amazing service! The portions were big and the food tasty,...

Good staff nice beer. WiFi and friendly. Food was good. Lots of space, good selections. Easy to walk too.

We were iven a list of pubs servin food in the area this was not on it suprised on entering to find so many familes and locals the food was cooked fresh but worth the wait as it allowed me to try the local beer...

The Crown is a real-deal pub. There are two bars: One a lounge bar / dining area and the other a public bar. Both bars have log fires and the public bar has a TV... the TV is a bit unnecessary and intrusive but then I wasn't there to watch TV.There was a warm welcome - both as a result of the log fires and the hospitality of the staff. The lunch menu offered good variety and I think it was locally sourced and it was certainly prepared with care and attention. Good pub fare consisting of what would be recognised as 'British Pub Food'.Good beer and stuff for the ladies to drink, not stupidly expensive.The building itself has a bit of olde worlde character, as hinted at by the pub name. It has been well maintained and decoration is in good order and has been done in sympathy with the age and character of the building.

My Husband and me travelled to Staffordshire to visit family, booked a nights stay, lovely double room nicely decorated with en suite, very comfortable bed. We ate in the restaurant for Dinner lovely Scampi and Chips, Chips were proper chips and were delicious, We had the Full English Breakfast see photo which was very enjoyable. We will return, Highly recommend

On entering the Crown I was a little bit apprehensive, but how wrong I was . The service was excellent, the food was very good, and the locals really friendly.

Stopped for lunch after completing first leg of Manifold Way. Couple of ales on tap and typical pub food menu. Service with an 'almost' smile! Bar frequented by locals and larger lounge for dining.

Lovely family Sunday lunch everyone enjoyed it- the beef is superb & the cauliflower/leek cheese was delicious. Our girls were able to have chicken nuggets as the meat for their lunch but still had the vegetables & Yorkshire puddings, which means happy kids & parents!We will be back....

We ended up here after our original choice was fully booked. The food was very, very tasty and just about the most tender beef I have ever tasted. The fresh veg were exactly that a selection of four veg and a cauliflower and broccoli cheese as well as the normal roast potatoes and mash. Fantastic

“Old fashioned Pub “ nice drive straight opposite over the road to the rolling hills Great service Great food all round Starters - mushrooms, patè 👍 Sunday dinner- lamb & beef 👍👍 Pudding - fudge - mixed fruit crumble 👍👍👍 Will come back

We stayed here for one night at the start of our two day cicrular bike ride. The location is perfect for the popular Manifold Valley /Tissington Trail loop.This is a free house so you get a good selection of beer and excellent food with plenty of choice. We happened to be there on Pie Night which was a fortunate coincidence for us as the pies are brilliant and were discounted that night.The atmostphere in the bar is jolly but not boisterous with an easy mix between locals and visitors like us. Our room was well appointed, large and had a very comfortable bed and far away enough from the bar so as not to be disturbed. Our full traditional English breakfast was expertly cooked to perfection by Hannah the young and enthusiastic landord of the pub. Set us up for the days bike ride.

Visited on a weekend away with family. Ten of us ordered 9 different dishes and were really pleasantly surprised how good the food was bearing in mind this is quite a small country pub.

Recently I spent a couple of days walking the Hamps Way and Ye Olde Crown was one of the places I found as an essential place to refuel. It was during the long hot spell this year so I really needed a drink and this place was great for that and the food I had was just what I needed before carrying on. Friendly place too with the staff not minding too much that I had big walking boots on. Would go again if I return to this part of the world.

We stayed in a local self-catering place and had a lunchtime walk into Waterhouses to visit the local pub and we weren’t disappointed! The food was great and good value for money.

There's always a warm welcome at the Crown. Great food...good beers and a good crowd. Outside seating as well.

I'd like to comment on the food but I can't, as the place wasn't open. Supposedly opens at 12, but at 12.10 both doors we tried were locked, despite an A board being outside. Found a nice place a couple of miles down the road called "the cottage kitchen". We had a lovely meal there!

Lovely dinner with the family with some excellent, hearty meals. A lot of pride is obviously taken in the food they serve. The dining room was full which was testament to it not being a one off. Thank you

Still touring the countryside looking for a good sunday lunch and we found one in Waterhouses. Unexpected as we only drove that way due to the A6 being closed but glad we did. Excellent roast (Beef for me) with well-cooked veg (which is what usually lets pubs down). A good pint too. And very reasonably priced too. Keep it up, we WILL be back.

Fantastic food, brilliant selection of drinks, very friendly and accommodating owners. Lovely place!

We went for Sunday lunch and had the small one! There was plenty of tasty, tender beef, yorkshire pudding, roasties and mash potatoes and carrots, peas, cabbage, beans and broccoli. Yes that WAS the small one! Great value for money at less than a fiver, The sticky toffee pudding and sundae we had for desserts were good value also . Very enjoyable , friendly staff and good value.

Just out for a drive, decided to stop for Sunday lunch. What a good decision. Food was lovely and all home cooked. The staff were also very friendly and made us feel welcome. We will certainly return.

Visitamos la zona para pasar la noche reservado con antelación basándome en las críticas de alta. Sin embargo, estas se basan principalmente en pub y comida. Por desgracia, entramos por el bar, así que no es la mejor primera impresión pero no criticar a los lugareños que estaban disfrutando sus bebidas después de un día de trabajo. Cruzamos a un salón pequeño, que era más atractivo. Sin embargo, una gran familia disfrutando de una comida abundante en la suite básica y bastante limpia, enfoque una moqueta de empinadas escaleras un aterrizaje con papel pintado a rayas, y yeso expuesto parece estar bastante desordenado/alojamiento mugrienta. . Muy mala no parada para cenar y nos fue mal. El propietario era muy agradable, pero la experiencia con los lugareños en el bar ruidoso, y vaping no es el mejor ambiente; para disfrutar de una comida. No pedimos Gin & Tonic limón, hielo o aparentemente un problema con máquina de hielo en los meses de verano. Recomendaría según mi experiencia por desgracia no.

Una de las cosas a tener en cuenta, tienes que estar allí antes de las 8:30 pm para ser servida la cena, 1 minutos tarde y eso es todo! Así, la noche llegamos a la ciudad nuestro encargado nos recomendó ir aquí. Llamamos poco después de las 8:30 pm y nos dijeron que era demasiado tarde y terminó en algunos restaurante cerca de india (ver crítica aparte). Al día siguiente, probamos nuestra suerte otra vez y pronto llegamos después de las 8:00 pm, justo a tiempo para hacer pedidos a la última.

Visitamos para cenar temprano, mientras se aloja en casas de campo Broomyshaw. El pub es un ejemplo perfecto de un país Pub con un personal muy amable y buena relación calidad-precio en la comida. La comida era cocinar a un muy buen nivel y el tamaño de la porción 65.600 relación calidad-precio. El personal era muy acogedor y servicial. Recomendaríamos este pub a cualquiera.

Utiliza este destino como una base para viajar por turismo.

Nos quedamos con ganas de un almuerzo en un pub el jueves, ya que el sitio web decía que estaba abierto, pero no fue así. Así que terminamos de comprar comida en el supermercado local. Lo más molesto era que las juntas eran todas fuera y publicidad nos quedamos con ganas de comer!

Stayed just for one night after having a great day in Alton Towers, the pub is a ten minute drive from the park so perfect location especially after we had drove up from London in the morning we didn't we want to be going to far a field. The pub itself is a traditional old school English boozer lots of charm and some great ales on tap. We had dinner there, the food was excellent and incredible value for money. The room was great, nice size and modern throughout. The owner was a nice guy made us both feel welcome and looked after us whilst we were there. Great stay overall at this little gem near Alton Towers and would most definitely stay again if visiting.

Have stopped here for lunch on a few occasions as it is a convenient location near to the Manifold Way. The menu seemed to have been reduced since our last visit so I settled for fish and chips and my friends had jacket potatoes. The food was OK and the service perfectly acceptable but there was a smell of old cooking fat throughout the pub and the place felt rather down-at-heel. I am normally quite generous with my reviews but I don't think the existing rating is a fair reflection so I was moved to write something.

We stayed here at this lovely,traditional little pub and enjoyed it immensely. The whole experience was fantastic. The pub is a little gem of a place nestled in the village of Waterhouses. The location is perfect for walking and exploring both the Mainfold Valley,the beautiful Dove Dale and is only a 10min drive from Alton Towers. Nearby market towns Leek and Ashbourne are also nice.The pub belongs to a lovely couple who are sure to offer you a warm welcome and make your stay enjoyable. The menu offers lovely warming home cooked food, all served to a excellent standard. We would highly recommend any steak dish as the steak served here is a delight. Sunday lunch is also fantastic and is lovingly cooked to perfection. The fires were lit and the atmosphere was cosy,welcoming and friendly. If you are planning an evening meal or a Sunday lunch pay a visit and sit in the cosy dinning room, alternatively if you have been out walking with the dogs try the other side of the bar, you are still guaranteed a cosy fire,excellent service and often a few friendly locals to socialise with. There is an extensive selection of ales and beers available and the ale is well kept and very moreish... But hey you're on holiday, so go for it!Should you get the opportunity to stay, we would highly recommend the beautifully modern and stylish room we stayed in. The cleanliness and comfort was second to none with a beautiful en suite. On the whole Ye Olde Crown Inn is a real find. A great traditional pub with a lovely atmosphere and a little gem of a place to visit or stay.Get booked in you won't be disappointed.Thank you to Linden and Mandy for making our stay so enjoyable and for the laughs. We'll see you soon

Good value Sunday lunch and plenty of it! Good choice of meats and very well cooked and washed down with some real ale.

We all ordered x4 steaks. Not bad value for money - average food.. One steak had to go back. Landlord friendly but other staff not very friendly. Yew Tree Inn food and ambience loads better just up the road. Don't think we would eat here again.

One of the items on my bucket list was to eat in a real old fashioned British pub. Ye Olde Crown delivered in spades.We arranged to meet with friends for lunch. Apart from one other patron we were the only ones there. The atmosphere was exactly what I wanted. Old and comfortable. No fancy gastro-pub. It did fill up as we were leaving.The service was great although the lunch menu was very restrictive. Although on the evening menu, we were able to order the hotpot which was perfect. Very tasty. They seem to serve chips with everything, but they are fresh and well prepared so no complaints there.We left three hours later, very happy. Highly recommended.

Lovely small local pub, some good real ales. Great food and very accomadating.If you are anywhere near pop in!Great Halloween decoration by the way, really good night.

We have eaten in here two evenings in a row whilst staying in a local holiday cottage. The ambience is really friendly, the service is excellent and the food is freshly cooked, great value and complimented by all of us.If you are staying locally on holiday or just passing through, do visit this excellent local pub.

Just had the 8oz rump steak and crown mega burger. The plates were empty! The food is stunning and worth the wait. Great price and staff to. Thank you.

We arrived unannounced with a large group on a stag do, staying at a nearby cottage. Despite not booking we were welcomed, found tables and all fed good quality food. Everyone ordered different things and everyone had high praise. I can't recommend highly enough.

Stunning food and a great atmosphere. The Surf n Turf was epic. Great service on a busy night and the food was really tasty and lovely and hot. Guinness is great along with the wine selection

While reading previous comments I hope we just caught them on a bad day. Visited with my parents and daughter for an evening meal. The landlord seemed nice, the waitresses were excessively slow, didn't really listen or seem to give a damn.The menu was alright, but it took over 45 minutes to get our food, which was okay, not fantastic. We considered a desert, however as the waitresses didn't attempt to clear the tables of the dishes at all for another 45 minutes, whilst at the same time serving locals who arrived long after us their deserts we felt that this kind of service could have been done better at McDonald's. I cleared the table and we left. The overall look was quite shabby and not welcoming and none of us enjoyed it and it certainly wasn't worth the money.

Visited on a recent camping trip and just loved this place. Good landlord, full to the top 250 mil glasses of wine at very reasonable prices. Dog friendly with good pub food and good menu choices and proper chips made by peeling spuds, chopping and fry etc. Popular with the locals who are all welcoming and friendly. What's not to like will definitely be back - many thanks

We took the family for a meal. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a good selection of beers and delicious food.

My partner and I stayed here for the night before going to Alton Towers. It was just the ticket! Lovely room, nice shower, comfy bed and bedding. Had all you needed tea, tele, etc. We headed straight to the bar and joined in chit chat with the landlord and locals and was made to feel very welcome.. drink prices were very reasonable too (but then again we are used to prices in the south!) Had a great time, and felt so comfortable. Really worth the stop over and a bargain too! Ideal for a stay if visiting Alton towers too as it is just down the road!! Thanks for a great stay.

We had a lovely stay here after a busy day at Alton towers we went back here and relaxed in our room. The room was clean and warm and homely. Then enjoy a very nice meal. Prober good pub grub, cooked by a real person ( not just following manual ) and really good value. The couple who own this pub are friendly and kind very helpful. Lovely quiet village aswell X strongly recommend for nice break

Recently refurbished room to a very high standard. Food excellent, breakfast outstanding - thanks for the scrambled eggs!Host friendly and chatty.Perfect for Alton Towers - 15 mins drive or so. We'll be back for sure!

Went on a Friday evening, whilst staying in the village, quiet only 2 other people eating. Staff welcoming and chatty. Good food for a fair price. Where able to accommodate a couple of small changes ie salad rather than veg etc. Examples of food being served lasagna with homemade chips, gammon with eggs and pineapple, burgers, steaks. Usual couple of options for kids, chicken nuggets, fish fingers. All downside for me was the restaurant was cold despite an open fire

Had a fantastic weekend at this charming Hotel,having travelled to visit Alton Towers needed a place to stay and we couldn't of wished for a better stay anywhere else, the room was to a very high standard, very clean fresh and new. Very well presented, a fantastic home cooked breakfast, and a brilliant bar and food available. The host was very accommodating couldn't do enough for us both and we would definitely recommend staying here, we will be going again in the near future. Thank you Linden it was brilliant.

We travelled from Scotland arriving at Ye olde crown late on friday evening we where not familiar with the surroundings and entered using bar entrance. The bar was busy making us feeling out of place initially. Approached barman who showed us through to hallway and upto bedroom he explained they had just taken over & currently only one room was in use. We where pleasantly suprised by room clean, fresh and nicely done. We went out for fast food due to time we arrived and on return where disappointed when we realised there was a lounge serving meals not just the bar we saw initially as meals looked great. I did have a pudding whilst OH watched football and it was lovely! Had a pleasant sleep and in the morning they allowed us to go out and return for breakfast. The breakfast was something else.... The best we have had in any hotel! We could have shared it was so big. Would def recommend especially with renovating plans it should excel. Thanks for the hospitality wishing you all the best!

Was looking forward to a nice Sunday Lunch and the lunch was tasteless came out swimming in tasteless gravy. The seating in the lounge needs to be upholstered badlyGlass was dirty had lipstick on it and when asked for it to be replaced the guy that served us looked at us if it was our fault. When we went to pay the bill the same guy said If you give us a good review on trip advisor we will give you a free pint. We laughed at this and said we won't be back!!!!

We enjoyed the offer of steak with a bottle of wine thrown in and the meal was wonderful and so was the wine. On top all in front of a blazing real fire in an olde worldy pub atmosphere. What could be better on a cold night?

The food is very basic pub food, nicely done but nothing special. The pub is also very basic. The portions are very large and you would get good value. The food will not disappoint but it will not excite either.

Arrived in Waterhouses earlier this week for a short break. We had a couple of hours to spare before checking in to our accommodation so we stopped for a drink in Ye Olde Crown. It has a very cosy feel - we arrived at 1.00pm and it was quite cold so it was lovely sitting in front of the fire. The bar staff were very helpful recommending some of the ales, which my partner appreciated. We wanted a bite to eat but didn't want anything too heavy so the lady at the bar asked the chef to cut a fried chicken and bacon baguette in half for us, served on 2 plates with crisps and a side salad - bargain for £6! Will definitely visit again if we are in the area!

We were on a day out and needed a pub meal, the atmosphere was good, very helpful barman.local farmer chatting to mate across the bar gave the place character.Food was served hot and tasted ok, no complaints.Place could do with a bit of a spruce up.

Table of 4. The guy who took our order hadn't a clue what was on the specials and the food was noting to write home about . There was lots of bad language been used in the order bar . The bar man didn't seem to care and every time we wanted a top up we had to ask . No costumer service at all. No music! No atmosphere at all. We won't return to this pub again .

Had a really enjoyable lunch here - they had whitebait as a starter, on special, and it was to die for. Followed it up with a cheddar and pickle salad, which was ace! Add a lovely, eccentric landlord and you've got a real winner. Would be back in a heartbeat!

We were a few weeks ago we had a great experience under the new which is now the old management . Food is always good here but the big lad working there would rather keep chatting to whom I expect is the locals . Rather then check back to see if we wanted anymore drinks or puddings . Not once did he ask ate we OK . They last time we came it was really busy and we were checked back on every few mins . He obviously hasn't a clue on customer service . And there was lots of swearing.coming from the pub. Think we will give it a miss in future as the new landlord seemed to not notice we were even there . Shame

Visited on a sunny but chilly summer's early evening with family (4 adults and 2 young nephews) after a football kick-about on the village pitch with the nephews that worked up my appetite and need for a beer! Had an excellent meal - my beef and stilton pie was really good. Kids loved their food. Lovely atmosphere - nice touch was a chess set behind the bar - so found myself finishing meal and playing chess with a faster-eating 8 year old! Great service and welcome from the new team. We'll visit again.

Good lunch and good value. We were greeted in a friendly way and the food was very nice. Under new management who seem pretty efficient. Free wifi and electronic receipt sent! £70 for 5 of us including one drink each.

We were 15 hens staying at a nearby cottage, we had to pass this pub to get to the local shop so we thought we might stop for a quick taste of the local ale.What a lovely place, they served food which I could smell & it was very enticing... Petty we had just consumed our own body weight in chocolate making class before our walk as no one had any room for more :DI expected to walk into an atmosphere with there being a large group of us, it was almost as if we were expected we were welcomed so well.We were all served different drinks & went to sit outside on the benches as the sun was out, glorious surroundings & the sounds of the country.There were some locals there who spoke to us & were very pleasant.I think if we didn't have activities booked this would have been our haunt for the weekend :)Fab little place!

Went to this pub for Sunday dinner. Opted for the lamb shank. Beautifully tender and the vegetables were spot on. Homemade yorkshire puds just like your mother would make. Really enjoyable and will be going back. Really friendly staff also a bonus. Very accommodating. Thanks

Reasonable food at reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and helpful. We were a family of five and had a two course evening meal with drinks for £100

Excellent Sunday lunch . After a long bike ride it was just what we needed good food and nice seating area outside to soak up the sun. Friendly bar staff . Nice village pub

We recently visited the area to do some mountain biking along the old railway track and noticed this pub . Looked quant , so we thought we pop in for a couple of quick ones. Wasn't to be we had an awful experience the locals were rude and obnoxious , at all times we felt awkward and looked down upon . My suggestion would be to stay well clear of this establishment n go up the road to the yew tree or the cross !

We arrived with a party of 7 adults and 2 children for evening dinner after a long drive, this place has standard pub food, nothing special, food was just ok, nothing to write home about.

A promising weather forecast can see us setting off at short notice. A phone call to Ye Olde Crown at the strangely named Waterhouses village meant we were soon booked in for a one night stay. So we could look forward to a couple of days exploring the local area. We arrived around mid day meeting up with Jeff who welcomed us and swiftly showed us our room. Be warned- the stairs are quite steep- but we managed to negotiate them safely though would recommend taking your time especially when coming down!. The recently redecorated room was lovely, light and airy, and most attractive. A nice room in which to relax especially for short time after Sunday lunch! We chose this ,as no evening meals on this day, (2 or 3 courses from limited displayed menu). However we enjoyed it, with ample quantities and plenty of fresh veg. We made coffee in our room as facilities were provided which was appreciated.We found plenty to do around and about especially pottering along quiet rural roads and enjoying stunning English scenery. Don,t miss The Roaches....if elderly (like us) drive around with frequent stops but it is real walking country and tracks and trails must cater for all ages! We loved our surprise stop to view the resident peregrine falcon family with expert help and info from local wildlife experts. We slept so well, had a great breakfast-especially cooked for us by owner Mark- and finally left to enjoy another day exploring. Thanks to all of you and good luck with your plans for the future. If you are looking for a pub stop over then here's just the place!

We have been travelling the British Isles and we were recommended by a friend of ours to try the Ye Olde Crown while we stayed in the Peak District. I will be thanking our friend when we return home to the States. We had dinner there and it was some of the best English food we have had and, Mark the landlord, was an excellent host. He explained the beers and let us sample them. Thank you for a great evening. We will definitely be recommending the Ye Olde Crown to our friends if they are travelling to the UK and I also understand that they do rooms as well.

We stayed in Waterhouses for three nights and ate at this venue on two of the evenings. The food was fantastic and priced at a very reasonable rate. The stand in relief manager (Ray) was first class. The banter from the moment we arrived to the farewells on Friday evening had us in stitches. Seriously though if in the area this pub is certainly worth visiting as the food and ales were first class. Even the posh Carling Grolsch was very thirst quenching. Many thanks to Ray James and Alice