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Very disappointing. We’ve visited here many times over past 10 years. Booked for two nights as we know how good it is and how booked up it gets. Really surprised to walk in to see mostly empty tables, one member of staff on shift trying to do everything and pub generally unclean. Tables not cleared, no welcome despite our booking - just told to sit wherever. There was an issue at another table which didn’t appear to be handled well, all seemed very tense and unprofessional. Quality of food has declined and portions small to average. Such a shame, needless to say we’ve cancelled our second booking and will head to the wheatsheaf where it’s a quality experience all around

Had another great night at the Wonky Table last night. Food was fabulous. Staff are amazing. We are so sad our favorite restaurant is closing. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

We have been here several times and it's been wonderful. Great atmosphere scrumptious food extensive menu and great bar. Staff are wonderful and friendly it's a must go to place

I'm selfishly reluctant to write this review as I don't want too many people to know how amazing The Old Hall Inn is. We've just spent a weekend there ...It's a very special find. If you're looking for a countryside Inn set in the stunning Peak District with log fires, a cosy bar and a fab restaurant and spotless bedrooms tastefully decorated...then look no further. They also offer a few nearby cottages and there's another pub across the road which has a pizza and pie menu . The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Top tip ..best to book a table as the restaurant is popular. We will definitely return]

Best pub in the area. Fantastic food and service everything about the place is top notch. Stunning location for winter and summer

We were staying in Monyash and came here for a meal on our final night - as well as popping in for a drink on the preceding two nights. Totally excellent in every respect; very prompt, polite, friendly service, delicious food and very generous portions at, what I thought, was a very fair price. Everyone left very full and very happy.

I was disappointed to see how "tired" the Junction had become. Service wasn't brilliant and they hadn't got a full menu available. ( No Jacket potatoes, no cheese and onion quiche and the cheese quiche was so tasteless) No apples for Apple pie. It was almost empty. We wont be going back.

The staff made us feel welcome although a peak time we were seated and served very well, This was a special occasion for us as it was a present from friends for our diamond wedding,adjacent to us there was a young family who were an absolute joy and to see the youngsters thoroughly enjoy their birthday celebration The food was first class ,we have visited a number of times in the past and never failed to enjoy . Despite the current conditions for the hospitality industry this is an exceptional hostelry and we wish it every continued success

We have just been to the flintlock for lunch,we had 2 mixed grills which were delicious,and 2 drinks.with a 30% off voucher I had been sent the 2 meals came to £19.30,absolute bargain! Lots of hot tasty food.we have been many times before and it seems to get better everything we go.all the staff and management were very friendly and our server rachel was really lovely so thankyou👍 keep up the good work guys 😚 we will definatley be back soon. 10/10

After being regulars at this pub for 2+ years and being happy with the service and food on all occasions I will never be going there again. The pub was apparently closed for a wedding but with no signage anywhere to tell the average customer this. We were met at the front door with ‘what do you want’ which quickly escalated to me being called an aggressive cow, and my 60+ father a c*#t who they then threatened to take to the car park for a fight when told they had poor customer service. I have worked in the service industry for most of my career and can not believe the way we were spoken to today. If you have any issues with this pubs service don’t dare challenge it as they are aggressive and threatening. Avoid at all costs as people like that should not be allowed to be customer facing

Excellent all-round enjoyment for our family gathering last Saturday. Service, food quality and presentation superb. Thank You Rob and the team. Trevor Kyte

Just finished a walk nearby and we dropped in for lunch. Friendly welcome. Great atmosphere and a lovely old bar. Food was good and very generous portions. We shared a large ploughman’s. Have been before for dinner one evening and ate in the restaurant.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The accommodation had been recently modernised. The breakfast was adequate, though its presentation lacked care and attention to detail. Sadly the hotel is in need of basic maintenance: our toilet and shower did not work properly so we had to be given access to another room. Two of our room windows were screwed shut, and the hardware on the third window, which did open, was hanging off. There was mould on the shower tile grouting. The entrance to our room, directly from the courtyard car park, needed to be swept and weeded.

In Castleton for a few days walking and called in at this pub for an early evening meal and a couple of beers. Although not busy when I arrived most tables were reserved but staff managed to find me one . All staff very friendly and helpful, as a solo traveller much appreciated . Had a very tasty burger with added stilton cheese , and a couple of pints of an excellent Black Sheep bitter . Well recommended , but very popular so best to reserve a table . Will be back next time in Castleton .