I visited this bar on a very quiet Tuesday lunchtime, looking for somewhere to sit down for a drink with my elderly aunt. We were greeted by the land lord he was friendly enough, bought 2 pints of beer shandy and had a choice of tables both inside and out. Lovely place this with plenty of beers & ales to choose from and from what I could see, a great menu. (Did not have time to eat). The toilets are up some rather narrow and steep stairs which was okay for me, but my aunt struggled with. However, they were extremely clean and well looked after. Overall this pub is a credit to its owners. What a lovely place this would be in the summer, sitting outside and watching the world go by.

Lovely welcome by the staff, very accommodating and the food was AMAZING, complements to the Chief!! Would highly recommend! And I will be going back ☺️

I merely popped in for a cheeky pint, and what a delightful surprise it turned out to be! The pub brimmed with charm, boasting a fantastic ambience and a team of lively staff that made the experience all the more enjoyable. I dare say, the IPA in Derbyshire is second to none – this region is a veritable haven for IPA lovers! A pint here is as magnificent as you'll find anywhere.

Stopped to sample their great Ploughman’s lunch and a draught cider. Both were great and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

I just had Lamb and mint pie. I can honestly say hand on heart I have never eaten any pie remotely as good as this. It was full of Lamb with the perfect mint flavour. It was more food than even I could eat, and I am a big bloke who loves my grub. The pastry was moist but cooked to perfection. My partner had Steak and Guinness pie. Hers was also beyond amazing. These pies are home made and you can truly tell. I doubt they have ever been near a freezer, and rightly so. I cannot rave about this enough. The new landlord is a truly jovial Liverpudlian who immediately makes you feel at ease. The bar staff are attentive and polite, Jo in particular, they help you feel local even if you are not. Granted this is not a chain 2 for a tenner pub, but despite paying a little more, it is more than excellent value for money. The beer is well kept and there is a good choice of real ale, tap beers and lagers, along with a choice of wines, spirits and yes a good tap Guinness. I live over 10 miles away but suspect I shall be a local from now on.