Ye Olde Nags Head in High Peak

This is the second time we have stayed here and it only gets better each time, Matt and all the staff are so friendly and can't do enough for all .The food as well is excellent, we ate out at at least 4 different places in Castleton and both my husband and myself agree Ye Old Nags Head is the best quality of food and service.We will definitely be staying here again.

Good food - very good actually. Super helpful and pleasant staff. A very good range of ales on tap and plenty of specials for food on the board. A traditional pub but clean and modernised without losing that character.

Stopped for a meal as we wanted somewhere warm, cosy and dog friendly. Food was lovely and staff very friendly.

Stayed overnight after a walk along the Great Ridge. Loved it. local beer brewed just for the pub was perfect. Good banter with the staff (male and female servers) They are just want you want in a proper rural pub. Would love to go back in dead of winter (If Covid allows) and sit in front of that big open fire.Can recommend Steak and Ale pie. Thanks to all.

I call in to the Nags Head whenever walking in the area. Last week we stayed local for the week visited each day best gin collection in Derbyshire by miles which suited my partner same goes for the ales good choice and well kept Lucky Hoof is my favourite. We eat there each day either lunch or evening meal all the meals we had were top quality and the chips are the best, we had fish from the specials one beautiful meal. What really made our visit was the friendly help happy team great banter and Becca was such a laugh plus hard working. All round proper Derbyshire pub thank you team.

Booked on the day for Sunday dinner, absolutely gorgeous food had the but roast and it was full of flavour, loads of gravy, crunchy veg and the mash and potatoes were delicious. Excellent service, quick to order drinks and decent variety of beer, had the staropramen, came in the right glass! Highly recommend especially after a lovely walk in the local area, can't wait to come again

Nice warm and cosy pub, with good service and food, a must if you're visiting Castleton 👍 I chose the Pan Fried Salmon with Soya Sauce and Ginger on a bed of crushed potatoes and leafy salad, very nice 🤗

Stayed in Castleton for a few days, eat at a few restaurants, this was by far the best, food was delicious and so well presented, lovely surrounds, and very good service. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food.

Nice food, big menu but I think they need a few more staff, seemed like it was a little rushed serving other guests but I must admit the staff were very friendly and kind just had a bit of a weird atmosphere. The food is nice but it was pretty standard and small portions. Little bit disappointed but it might have been that we came on a busy day!

We went here yesterday for my birthday, for a late lunch (3pm), after having visited in the summer, when we had a wonderful time - lovely atmosphere, great food and a very friendly waitress.Sadly, we were very disappointed yesterday. The waiter (a man in his late 30s/40s) was not friendly at all, plus rather incompetent. We ordered drinks and everyone's drinks came apart from my nephew's so, after 5 or minutes, my nephew went to ask the waiter where his drink was. The waiter's response? He didn't even look up from whatever he was doing (I suspect trying to sort out his orders), and said, 'I'll get it in a minute'! No apology, nothing, and no attempt to drop what he was doing and get the drink. We were still waiting several minutes later (the male waiter was still dealing with whatever he'd been doing!) when a female (very friendly) waitress passed by, so we ordered the drink from her and it came within 2 minutes. Unfortunately, it was a shandy rather than a lager, but that may have been due to the original waiter taking the order down wrong - he seemed rather confused as we ordered 1 regular lager, 1 lager with lime, and 1 lager shandy. Not that difficult.Anyway, the starters came and the menu had definitely changed since we were last there. Previously the garlic bread was, basically, a pizza base; this time, there were 2 slices (so a third of what was previously served) and they have the cheek to charge £5.99 for that. For 2 slices of garlic bread...One of the mains was delayed, and we had to chase on it. One of the mains said it was served with vegetables but instead came with some salad / greenery. We would have said something but considering the service we'd had up to then, thought better of it. I ordered the seafood platter as my main - the smoked salmon was excellent, the whitebait and squid were very good, but the sauce the prawns were in was very watery. Plus there was no smoked salmon pate on there, as advertised, and I had to ask for the aioli as, despite saying it came with the dish, it wasn't served.I do think the male waiter needs training on how to serve food as well - several times he leaned right across people instead of going to each diner. Not helped, in this pandemic, by the fact that the majority of the time he had his mask on, but it wasn't covering his nose, so it was kind of pointless. He also needs training on how to treat customers - for the majority of the time, he was brusque (and that's me being kind) - and we're not awkward customers by any stretch of the imagination. The only time I saw him smile was when he was waiting for us to pay, and was evidently expecting a tip. I never normally don't tip, but no tip was fully warrantied in this case. In fact, I wouldn't even be writing this review if it wasn't for him - I can cope with everything not being perfect, but not when it's compounded by such a rude waiter.I have to say that I'm staggered (and extremely disappointed) at the difference between our 2 visits. We will try somewhere else when next in Castleton.

We went here in the summer and had delicious, plentiful food and great service. Returned today, left hugely disappointed. The man who served us was brusque and not friendly. He wore his mask under his nose. No customer service skills at all. The food was warm and in the main, lacklustre. Charged £5.95 for two small slices of garlic bread... absolute rip off. In the summer, you got six pieces of garlic bread! Will not be returning. Hugely disappointing.

If you are in Castleton, this is definitely a place to eat at, especially in the evening. But I would recommend to book a table! Luckily we got a table without booking in advance, even though it was very busy, and I am glad as the food was lovely.My other half had a Traditional Fish and Chips (which he enjoyed very much), and I had the Panfried Salmon with Crushed New Potatoes, Broccoli and Tarragon Sauce (the day's special). It was declicious!

The staff are all warm, friendly and welcoming. The bedrooms are fully equipped and clean. The breakfast covers all bases and is delicious. Provides a great base for visiting this part of the Peak District with ample residents parking too. Would recommend for a short stay....we have booked another 2 nights in November now too!

Great service, great food. Luckily we got a table without booking but would recommend booking beforehand as it gets busy. Our server was very nice and I liked the pick n mix bangers and mash where you choose from different choice of sausages, mashed potatoes and gravy.

We had 2 amazing meals in this warm friendly pub.Very good covid control with hand sanitizers on every table.The staff very warm and friendly.There are 3 parts inside, a gorgeous county pub part where the main bar is, another more intimate part and a classy restaurant part, all being served for food and drinks.The food is awesome great sized portions super tasty.

Had the Fish and Chips again in The Nags. The 2nd time they were just as amazing as the first. Johnno was also great!

Went yesterday with our golden retriever not expacting that much. We had the lamb which was unbelievably good! Great desserts, drinks, attentive staff and music made for a memorable stop. Felt really welcome- Thank you x

Staff were so helpful when calling to book. Really welcoming when we arrived, especially Sophie who took us through the extensive gin menu! Food was tasty with generous portions. Will revisit!

Staff amazing and very accommodating couldn’t fault them - however, food needs more attention, it wasn’t great. The room we stayed in had a very mouldy bathroom, mould on the ceiling and grouting on tiles was black, didn’t feel clean. Woken on both mornings at 7.30am by music coming from downstairs which was frustrating. As I said though the staff were lovely!

Fantastic would recommend food and staff are amazing!!!!! we came here after a disgraceful meal at The castle we had to send back !!! The day before we came mid day and and ex police man behind bar great!!! and the sheff came out and spoke she was great!!! Dog friendly too maybe treats would be good for dogs, they drag you in then!! Thank you to all of the staff

Just come back from a 2 night stay at Ye Old Nags Head for our silver anniversary . This hotel is in a fantastic location , everything you need is within easy reach. We had a lovely room with a 4 poster bed with great views over loose hill & Mam tor. On arrival We had a very friendly reception & found all the staff to be the same, nothing was too much trouble. Overall we found this pub excellent value for money, with delicious food, breakfast was included too which was equally as good. Would definitely stay here again.

Superior pub grub and reasonable prices and a good range of ales. If we stay for a week in Castleton we would probably eat here at least three times !

Visited for a birthday lunch with my fiancee. We were seated at a table, that hadn't been cleaned or wiped down and had to ask for it to be done. The menus were grubby, but the food sounded good. We ordered bruschetta and squid for starters and sirloin steak and a burger for main. The starters arrived with no cutlery, we tried to get the waitress/barmaids attention and she raised her finger at us, as she was busy talking to another member of staff and obviously didn't want to be interrupted. When we finally got our cutlery, one of the knives had dried food on, so I decided to use my hands instead. When our mains came, we were again offered no cutlery, when we asked for some, they came, but we had to ask for a steak knife which seemed like a chore for the gent who served us. The food was good, but we received no checkback or any other kind of acknowledgement. It was only when a lady came to ask if we had finished and how the meal had been, that we got any kind of service. I told her the food was good, but the service was appalling. She apologised and when we got the bill, she had not charged us for our two drinks, which was nice of her, but we would have preferred just decent service. Obviously in a great setting and the food was good. But the lack of service, dirty cutlery and filthy table, especially in these worrying times. Means I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody.

Perfect to end a hike. Popped in on the off chance they would have a table. Staff were friendly. Food choice was wide, our dish finger butties were great.

Amazing place. If in Castleton don’t go anywhere else. Matt made us so welcome from checking in. The whole team were amazing. So helpful, so friendly. Such a great place.

Rump steak was a good cut of thick meat. All trimmings nicely char grilled. Busy night but service was efficient. Only downside was upstairs tables being too close for social distancing

We visited Ye Olde Nags Head and instantly felt welcome & relaxed! A great selection of tasty food and refreshing drinks which were served to our table - all very Covid friendly! We had a couple of meals here during our stay, pizza & steak - and the brownie and sticky toffee puddings are a must!! The afternoon cream tea is also delightful :-) especially after a good long walk up Mamtor!Fantastic service, by far the best pub in Castleton during our trip - both service from all the staff, and quality of food

Recently had a short break to the peak district and stayed at the ye olde nags head, the room itself was very good and the breakfast which was included in the price was excellent, also had dinner in the evening which was also very good, plenty to choose from, would definitely recommend a stay or a meal.

Friendly staff, great menu and properly good food. Loads of options in the area, but we’re really glad we picked here!

Went for my Birthday meal friends and the staff were excellent. A small mistake was made on my order and they could not have handled it better. Food was delicious and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend

We popped in here during a wet and windy camping trip and were not disappointed.The pub was busy and atmosphere very welcoming all a great sign.The food was delicious ....chips heavenly !!A huge thank you to the staff for their professionalism and kindness, as I left an item which they then posted to me at my home!It really restores your faith in others !!Great food, Great pub, Great Atmosphere, Kind and efficent staff- Would wholeheartedly recommend and visit again !!

We booked after reading great reviews and they didn’t disappoint. The only dissapointment was that they were fully booked the following day. Superb sausage and mash; no ordinary plate of sausage and mash! Perfect Pizzas and I only saw the fish n’chips going to another table and I was jealous! We will be back but will make sure we book well ahead next time!

We had made a booking at the caverns and afterwards managed to get a table in the bar area. Was very busy but staff was accommodating and the food was really good. We will certainly return one day soon !

Visited on a Friday evening with my girlfriend. We were greeted nicely and quickly guided to our table to order drinks. I ordered the Dirty Burger with the hash browns add-on. They came separate to the burger which seemed strange. The first bite was great but because the patty hadn't been left to settle for a few minutes all the juice poured out. This also meant the burger was still cooking in the middle so became pretty dry. The pulled pork didn't have enough sauce coating it so that wasn't a messy as it could have been. The burger was tasty still though and the chips that accompanied it were terrific.My girlfriend had the lasagne which also came out piping hot. This was very tasty too though. Both meals were pretty good value too.The menu is vast so I'd love to try something different in the future should I return to the peaks!

Visited for lunch on Saturday whilst passing through the area. The man that served us was incredibly friendly and provided great service. Food was great, good quality, arrived really quickly and nice portion sizes. The menu also had lots of choice, great for dietary requirements. Would highly recommend!

Would highly recommend the rooms are lovely clean and comfortable, the view over Castleton from the top floor rooms are beautiful, the food is amazing And reasonably priced with prompt service felt very safe with all COVID guidelines in place , the staff are so welcoming and friendly From management, bar staff , and the maids nothing is to much for them , really made it a very enjoyable weekend I’ll be booking again very soon .

Stayed for one night on a Saturday rooms are very nice overlooking village centre. food was fab ,and the staff were very friendly and helpful couldn't do enough for us.would definitely recommend this place

We stayed in a nearby B and B and booked to eat here. We had two delicious meals, a pizza and the sausage and mash meal where you could choose your combination. We followed with two Bakewell puddings and they were unreal. Will definitely visit again.

Nice old place to eat. It felt safe with COVID-19 guidelines being followed. The menu has standard pub food along with some more interesting dishes. They had good quality ingredients which were cooked very well. Service was good and prompt. The kind of place you could go for a special occasion.

Dinner after a day in the hills. Great food Staff really friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this place.

A lovely little pub! We had the dirty burger and bbq chicken, absolutely delicious! And some of the best chips we’ve ever had! The service was excellent! Would 100% recommend this pub!

Popped in for dinner around 8.00pm the other day and stayed almost until closing time. Had two fantastic meals. Mine being the sausages and black pudding mash, lovely. Beer is good and the owner friendly. Good atmosphere too, met some nice people, had some good chat, all within social distancing rules.

Table staff were polite and an extensive menu. However the chef needs to know the menu or waiting staff communicated to on items that aren’t available. We ordered nachos for starter, it came with just salsa (no sour cream or guacamole). After being placed on the table we did ask where the rest of the toppings were, at that point we were then told that the 50 % missing were not available. I feel this should have been told to us prior placing this on the table. Also when the mains came out the salad was missing - admittedly it was most likely garnish - however not the point. We kept quiet on the mains but noticed a trend with both courses. Shame really as my burger was smashing!

Great place, spacious layout. They tell you information that you may want to know: e.g. you can have max 2 ice cream flavours. The black pudding mash is highly recommended by me. We all really enjoyed our food.

Great food, plentiful in portion size and great value for money. Ambience was fitting and service was of good quality.

Holy monkey nuts, my meal here was an explosion of delight! My burger and bitter garlic water was so good it was as though I was able to watch my childhood of being locked in the cellar, with the fear of being hit with a pair of slippers. My only disappointment was the choice of colour with the vase in the window and lack of piano that I could have a crack at when I'm down 6 lemonades (don't judge me, I get loopy). I have belief that with the right additions, this place will achieve success and become the true 'castle' of Castleton, but make sure not to cheat with the piano, or I'll feel like a right clown.

I must say it took great courage to finally enter this place. From a bystander's perspective it was just a young man entering a pub but to me it's the accumulation of many years of training. From a young age I've always wanted to visit this place but when I tried I was told I was a "scrawny little know it all who should be away with the lobsters and cows not in a pub drinking". But that day was just my luck, today I rose from childhood and ascended to the holder of the gun that is alcohol. I had my first ever pint in this quirky pub and though I had to battle to get it all down and had to butter up the locals to buy me it (as I haven't been paid yet this month) it was all worth it for that taste of heavenly nectar. Though people condemn alcohol and would mobilise to yank it out of the hand of anyone they see I now believe it is fantastic. though it may entangle me confound me and addle with my brain I love it. None of this would be possible without the chubby customers and my new cap which I would take with me to hell and back. Nice pub great beer.

Ye olde nags head, more like yeet olde nags head. I walked in ready to taste the converted special dish “the big nag bag”. I love eating, there’s something about it that just makes me feel full.When the food arrived it looked like a school dinner. I heard somewhere that you eat 7 spiders every night. I’d rather that than 7 school dinners every night amirite lads. It was all a big disappointment... that is until from across the bar I saw an absolute beauty. She was like a hammock in the attic. Like a deceitful mouse driving a car. Oh how I envied her. I went over to her we talked about her favourite football team, Huddersfield town. We then spent the rest of the evening having a right old gossip. I learnt she rode a motorbike and had a pet moth. My curiosity got the better of me. You can’t keep a moth as a pet, that’s a violation against its liberty. It’s ok she said, I play the flute and it charms him. Yes, she was an angel. I felt inferior to her, I was like a repulsive badger in comparison. I didn’t want to terrify her so I left. If I had to scrutinise anything about this establishment it’s that they didn’t serve popcorn. Honestly, you try to go see a movie and you end up at completely the wrong establishment.

Lovely food and friendly staff. We were in Castleton for a week and visited 4 times. We come to Castleton often and always head to this pub as the atmosphere is lovely with the real fire and dog family

We have visited this pub several times and we have never been disappointed! You’re always guaranteed a warm welcome from very friendly and helpful staff. The selection and quality of real ales are superb and They are very well kept. The food is delicious, we enjoyed nachos, vegetarian sausage and mash, and steak! Open roaring fires make this a cosy retreat in the colder months.

We went here today for my Birthday. I would advise to book as it’s a very busy and popular pub. Although the place was full, we were seated straight away and our order taken very quickly. No long wait for our food which was lovely and the dessert was fantastic. We will definitely be returning soon. Lucky we live only 20 minutes away. Highly recommend

What a traditional pub lovely staff Food out of this world Steak was tasty and cooked to perfection Drinks well wow real Ales Staff can't do enough for you Rooms are kept to a high standard Visited this place at least 20 times now Dogs muddy boots welcome too

Never been in this place before, walked in straight off the street on a cold wet Tuesday for a late lunch. Lovely welcome, try the ales, sit wherever you feel comfortable, another couple of logs immediately loaded on the fire. Having sampled a couple I had the local ale, my wife a lovely glass of merlot. We ate off the specials board, delicious rich beef stew, vegetables, dumplings all swimming in a gravy followed by a pecan pie and ice cream for me and chocolate tart for my wife. Had a chat with all three male staff during our meal, excellent friendly service. Lovely place, very good value, will revisit, possibly on a Saturday night to see the music they host each week. John T. Chesterfield

Winhill - very clean and comfortable. Lovely breakfast. Staff were particularly friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Came in with a group of friends and there was only 1 member of staff on the bar and my friend had to wait until we nearly left for her hot chocolate. The staff member wasn’t really sociable and we thought she was very rude and glum.

Spent a lovely night here. The room, Winhill, was spacious and full of old charm but also had modern facilities, a large jacuzzi bath included! The restaurant served a Valentine menu and found a table for us even though we hadn't booked in advance. Food was superb with generous portions of high quality including the breakfast we had included in the price of our stay. The staff were welcoming, friendly and more than happy to accommodate all our requests. Already looking to book again soon.

My partner and I stayed two nights here while walking and mountain biking in the local area. Everyone was really welcoming and made us feel right at home. Food in the pub is great, good selection of local beers (and lots of gins!), live music in the evenings and a perfect location nearby everything we needed. Breakfast was included with our booking and was great. Comfy room with an epic four poster bed, and they even left us a complimentary small bottle of wine on our first evening :) Thanks guys!

My husband and I visited the Nags Head after a very long hike and we were famished. We ordered the salt and pepper squid to share as a starter and while it was very tasty, it was a very small appetizer even if it was for one person. Our mains were nice, I had the bangers and mash pick n' mix which was nice to customise for what I was craving. They had gotten the order wrong but quickly amended this. My husband enjoyed his fish and chips, but was disappointed by the lack of chips. The young man we had as a server was lovely though, very accommodating and went to check on our food after noticing we had been waiting a while. I think it would have been better at a less busy time as it seemed more disorganized than anything, but everything tasted nice when it arrived.

A lovely country pub with an extensive menu and was dog friendly. I had the pulled pork burger and it was AMAZING! The best chips you’ll find in Castleton too. My husband had the pie which was full to the brim. 10/10

Great pub, great room, great beer, great food and great staff. What more can I say. Really enjoyed our 3 days stay. I would highly recommend the place.

Lovely steak , nicely cooked , nice wine, Recommend as all was freshly cooked and nicely presented Good service Harry we will be back !!

Fantastic food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. We shared a pizza and salad, which was enough for the two of us. Would definitely recommend 😄

Eight of us, including two children, for lunch on a Saturday in January. Bar staff friendly and very helpful. Service was quick and attentive. All the food was outstanding. Pies, sausage and mash (multiple options), GF meals, steaks,sauces, kids meals, all excellent value, perfectly cooked and tasted brilliant. Great choice of beers. Would visit again and recommend without hesitation. Would even send other pub owners here to learn how it should be done. Thank you.

We went to Castleton to walk up Mam Tor... which we did :) we stayed here for one night and ate lunch / dinner / breakfast. We had a mooch around the other pubs in Castleton, all nice enough, but this is the best one and a proper pub. We were welcomed by Sophie with a lovely smile, and enjoyed chatting at length with the manager Harry, mainly about the pub trade, as pub owners ourself :) the food was great, and cooked on the premises... several real fires, great range of ales, nice convivial atmosphere, room was comfortable, and in the morning we had a really good breakfast and a lovely chat with Jenny. Well done team it’s a great pub x

A Great Stay at Castleton again, and The Nags is still good value for money. All the pubs in Castleton are Excellent for their Ales and Food.

We visited when busy, otherwise I’d give 5/5. Friendly staff and clearly under pressure but coping well. We were seated upstairs in a cosy room. I ordered a pork ciabatta sandwich with apple sauce & stuffing - it arrived without these, as did the lady’s next to us.As it was busy, I started to eat rather than ask for the sauce & stuffing;the lady next to us asked for them and so did I. The young lady server shortly returned with each. Another lady we spoke with told us that she had been waiting for her food since before we arrived and had been served our food.

Another fab stay. Linda house keeping and jack of all trades is an absolute star. Don't know how the place would run without her.

This is the first time we have visited this pub and will not return. We decided on a breakfast and thought this place looked nice and could see people eating in the restaurant, which I later realised was the residents having breakfasts. We were shown to a table in the pub and as there were only six other people in already eating their breakfasts didnt expect such a long wait, no other customers came in whilst we were there either. We arrived at approx 10.00 am and ordered coffees and two full english breakfasts. The coffees arrived fairly quickly but we sat and waited and waited ... eventually over half an hour passed before we got our breakfasts and obviously had finished our coffees by then. We asked a gentleman who brought our breakfasts out for another coffee and was told in a very uninterested way it would take a few minutes as he was already making drinks for other customers. So we started eating but the breakfasts were so greasy most of it was inedible, the large flat mushroom was full of grease as was the black pudding, I dont know what they had done to the tomato but it tasted revolting and was also very greasy. The menu stated that toast was included but unsurprisingly we didnt get any. We decided to try to eat what we could and get out of there, we never did get the other drinks we asked for. A very disappointing experience, and a complete waste of money. It appeared to me the staff were very disorganised, not interested in customers apart from the residents and understaffed. I would dread to think what it must be like trying to get food at a busy time, probably best not to bother.

Four of us stayed here for two nights , Two of us for one night..

I took some friends here for something to eat but was very disappointed with the food, 3 of us ordered roast pork with stuffing and apple sauce ciabatta and gravy. When it arrived only had pork no sign of stuffing, apple sauce or gravy. I did report this but was told they didn’t know what had happened, no refund offered for only getting half the meal. It would have made all the difference if a refund or voucher for a future visit had been offered, but they didn’t seem bothered.

Visited our favourite place with family....loving the time in between Christmas and New Year....cosy, clean and welcoming as always. As there were 6 of us, sat upstairs....great menu choice...prompt service and staff lovely.

Nice lunch here on a recent stay in the hotel. They have a specials board which has a nice selection of food to choose from. Lovely atmosphere with open fires to sit and relax by.

Some food was sent back cold after waiting an hour!

Normally fine here, but the waiter forgot our drinks- twice- and the waitress forgot to bring our bill. Such a shame as the food was good.

Had a lovely lunch here after a walk up mam tor, was just what we needed, and looked so fantastic decorated for Christmas. Was very busy so probably should have booked but we did get a table in the end. The food was fab and the service friendly and speedy. Would definitely visit again.

We visited with some friends for a festive night out just before Christmas. The pub and restaurant was busy but we found a table with a bit of help from the staff who jiggled tables round to accommodate us. The food was lovely, we had the dirty burgers and pizzas and everyone enjoyed them. We have eaten here a few times over the years and always been happy with the standard of the food. There was also live music which gave the pub an extra festive feel. A great night!

Thought I would have a nice Christmas Sunday lunch here and I think it’s the worst Sunday lunch I have ever had. Soggy Yorkshire pudding, uncooked veg, chewy beef ..just awful.

Came yesterday for a meal with my family. food was excellent. we could see the place was very busy considering the time of year. we were served by Leah, i think her name was. She made sure we had a great experience in the restaurant and her quality of service has made us want to return.

Love this great pub and restaurant. Beautifully decorated, very festive including the other customers. Gin flight generous and delightful. We were in Castleton for weekend (as always at Christmas) and ate in the Olde Nags head. We moved to the bar after and were looking forward to the entertainer (as were many other customers) All very festive until this guy decided to stick to what I'm assuming to be his 'every time of the year' set. Not festive at all country music mostly. Under pressure from a dispirited audience he deigned to sing a few Christmas songs and then reverted to (we assume) his usual set (Summer holiday (?) Abba etc. Not festive at all. Many people left the previously crowded pub, because (they said) the singer chap was spoiling the atmosphere and it "didn't feel Christmassly". We still love this pub and will still probably visit but we'll avoid when 'Scrooge' is on.

Terrible service, will never visit again. I would highly recommend others also to avoid. Found a piece of shotgun shot in a pie, the response was "there was a warning for it" at no point were we warned and further to this the food was taken away with no offer of a replacement. A further conversation and again poor service and responses, left feeling hungry and disappointed. Save your money and go elsewhere, where staff care.

A good place to stop and get a drink after a long walk but give the greasy food and soggy bottom pizzas a miss. It has welcoming atmosphere with a large selection of 54 gins and local beers. Disappointing the log fires had been left to go out though...

Called in last Sunday- unfortunately had not booked but the staff were most helpful & made us welcome and found us a table.

Called in to the pub for drinks on Saturday 7th December & was hoping to eat aswell. Was approached by a friendly & pleasant member of staff asking how we were. We explained that we had enquired if there was any places free for a meal in the restaurant & was told it was full. The staff member said they were fully booked but would see what he could do for us. Half an hour later the staff member had got us a table in the restaurant.

We were a party of Eight and from the very first moment of reserving our table to pre ordering our meal everything was excellent. This was followed by a high level of service on the day and the food that was served was truly excellent.

Staying here for 3 nights. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped though a little tired decor wise, but very clean which is what matters. Breakfast is excellent and there’s a great choice. Very impressed by Linda who always gives a warm welcome and is a credit to the team. We will definitely return again.

This hotel oozes with the 'feel' of being 'on the set' of a Dickensian Classic. Amiable staff, varied menu, great selection of beverages (for all sorts of tastes) and comfortable, themed rooms. Ours had a lovely view of Peverill Castle. We'll worth a stay...! 👍

What a super selection, dirty burger and hand cut chips. Fabulous tasting burger with cheese and pulled pork with bbq sauce. Well cooked and really tasty. A good selection of ales and a warm fire on a cold winters night. Superb.

Ate here on the night of the Christmas light's switch on (wouldn't recommend visiting Castleton for the switch on - jam packed and not the event it could and should be!). Stylishly decorated in the main restaurant with a cosy bar area. Two of us had the stonebaked pizza (I should have asked mine to be cooked a bit longer as it wasn't as nice as the other one) and everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks.

Called up late to ask if they were still serving. Was told stop serving in about 10 minutes so we said never mind as didn’t want to be “one of those” customers who come in last minute. Man on the phone was very helpful and said can have a table for us easily in 10 minutes if we can get down there. Brilliant.

Called as we were staying locally , charming place with real character. Sat by the fireside with friends for a few drinks and some great food. Couldn’t fault anything , quality , clean , warm and fab staff. 👏🏻👏🏻

I had great food and beer here several evenings over three days. Different chef on each occasion which is great to know that the service and quality of food has a high standard of continuity. All too often the standard can fall when the chef changes. I would highly recommend eating or drinking here as the selection of real ale was excellent and well kept. Book early though as very busy.

What an experience we had here, we booked in very last minute for 9 of us over a busy weekend, the staff were great, and the service was too. We ordered drinks, they arrived quickly and they have a good selection of wines too. Considering how busy the place was, the turn around from order to food arriving was on point. The majority of us ordered steaks, all cooked to varied requirements and other ordered burgers. We skipped the starters in favour of a dessert and overall this was the right decision, the mains were complimented by and awesome dessert that left 9 people very happy. We certainly would return if we were ever in the vicinity again. Thank you for a great experience.

We had an amazing lunch in front of the roaring fire one Tuesday lunchtime after a walk. A great welcome, great selection of ales, great menu and delicious food. Would not hesitate to return!

Traditional pub grub, and plenty of it. No namby pamby garnishes or fancy presentation, but just what you want after a hike in the hills. Good value. Excellant local Derbyshire ales, and certainly one knowledgeable member of staff. No beer garden.

We only stopped here for drinks but the atmosphere was inviting and the decor traditional. There was a good range of drinks and the staff friendly.

We visited Castleton for 2 nights and ate in Ye Olde Nags Head on the Friday. Food and beer were good and all staff were friendly. We tried the other pubs in the area on Saturday night and ended up back here. The Rioja was really good and we had another good night.

On our first night in Castleton we chose to eat here. Food choice was good and there was a range of real ales (kept well) and extensive wine list. The food was lovely and filling. They do a sausage and mash special in a Yorkshire pudding which was very filling. The only down side was that although it wasn’t too cold there were two real fires blazing so it was way too hot. We and our dog were uncomfortable. However on the second evening after eating at the rather disappointing Castle Inn we returned to the Nags Head. It had been a mild day and they had responded by not lighting the fires and there was good entertainment on. On both occasions the staff were attentive and friendly. When we visit Castleton again this will always be our first choice for a night out.

The pub is well appointed and allows both dogs and muddy boots within its portals. But we cam to eat and found the menu a bit limited in choice and a bit predictable. Having said that there is room for the everyday fare served here.Again we were impressed about allergy inquiries and the fact that we were brought a photo on the waitress's phone of the ingredient list from the container to check. Can't be too careful in this day and age. As I say it was a welcome change from home cooking and a good sized portion for us older ones who have to cut down.

This was our first nights choice, pleasant staff and provided allergy menu, had a good meal. Various choices and a daily menu on display.

we had a very nice meal and the staff were friendly and helpful ,we were there on holiday and always like to find good places to eat