This historic pub is regarded as one of the best in the Peak District. Situated just off the Monsal Trail, the pub is surrounded by some of the most striking scenery the Peaks have to offer. Settle down by the open fires or linger outside on sunny days to enjoy real ales and tasty food locally sourced by the landlord.

The Packhorse is ideally located for those staying in the lovely holiday cottages on our doorstep. Select the 'Places to stay' button for more information. We are also a short drive from some best known attractions of the Peak District, so whether you've spent the morning fly fishing or touring Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall, you will have no trouble making it to the Packhorse in time for lunch.

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Jane Jowett

Jan 09, 2022

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We had booked a table earlier in the day.... no one said about only having one chef and that food would take a long time..... until we ordered.... a customer next to us said the service was a bit like faulty towers..... however well done to the one chef... we enjoyed our meals!

Angela Leivesley

Jan 04, 2022

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This is a great little pub. Good food with an interesting menu and friendly service. Can take your dog in too.

Michael Jones

Jan 02, 2022

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Great menu, with seasonal food. Great range of real ale, wine and spirits. Staff very attentive and friendly. One of those pubs that you have to visit, enjoy the ambiance, the quirkiness, the food. Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed.

Claire Redhead

Dec 27, 2021

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Great place for great food. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Lovely bar area and characterful dining spaces. A perfect cosy outdoor area covered for rainy days.

Becky Blunden

Nov 01, 2021

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Absolute gem of a place, friendly and attentive staff and food to die for 😋😋😋 I had the smoked duck with fig to start, braised lamb for main and chocolate hazelnut tart.... My fella had the game terrine, haunch… of venison and the pumpkin pie with toffee apple ice cream..... The most scrumptious food we've had in ages..... Deefookinlishious 😋😋😋😋

Stoltzy

Oct 30, 2021

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This was a great choice to refuel after walking the Monsal Trail. Not too far from the viaduct, but a very steep climb. The staff are fantastic and the quality of the food was a surprise for a village pub, and for all the right reasons. Highly recommended eating here. I know I will👍♥️

Rosalind Walker

Oct 16, 2021

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Lovely old world country pub with a roaring fire to welcome us! Lovely meal and helpful staff! A bit slow, but it was because they were trying to squeeze everyone in!

Stephen Richardson

Oct 11, 2021

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A lovely pub with excellent beer and food at reasonable prices. Warm welcome and helpful courteous staff. We had the local sausages, pork belly and beef dishes. All delicious and good portions. Puddings also enjoyed.

Demi Jewett

Sep 26, 2021

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Couldn’t recommend this place more. Such friendly staff and super food. Thank you!

Philip Brookes

Aug 24, 2021

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Amazing place. The staff are so polite and helpful. Food is a little pricey but top notch. If you’re up that neck of the woods it’s worth a visit. Cask ale Bob on

Ben Allchurch

Aug 12, 2021

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Lovely place to have a drink, a meal or both. The food was excellent and value for money. We weren’t sitting round for ages waiting for the food either. The staff were excellent, very friendly and informative. Most important of all dogs were welcome as well. I will definitely be dining here again when we return to the Peak District in the future.

Eleanor Moore

May 30, 2021

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The food was delicious, I wish we had longer in the Peak District to come back and order more items on the menu. We had to wait half an hour for our table, but we were able to wait in the covered beer garden with a couple of drinks. Once our table was ready the service was seamless and we had a lovely meal.

Josh Lawson

Oct 29, 2020

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The food here is really lovely (and nice value) as is the venue - warm and welcoming. The team have adapted the space in terms of Covid-19 sensibly and their approach is well considered.

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