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Three nights with a group of friends. My room was excellent. I didn't try any other pub in the village because the Inn was so good. Please note that the food is outstanding. The hosts Sammy and Joe are excellent 👍🏻

Fantastic atmosphere, food, drink and service, very accommodating and friendly owners. They were fully booked and somehow - very kindly - squeezed us in for an hour’s sitting. Amazing pies, fish and chips, ales and they were able to provide smaller portions for the children. Very reasonable prices and a lot of locally produced and sourced ingredients. Well done!

We visited for Sunday lunch with the family. Very welcoming place and prompt service. Food was cooked well and presented beautifully. Menu limited to Sunday dinner only, which wasn't a problem for the adults but the children in our party could have done with a choice.

We visited the pub for a drink after a walk thought we'd maybe order food. We had two pork roast dinners which were absolutely delicious. Finished the meal with a lovely chocolate fondant and a lemon tart. Staff were very friendly and welcoming too 😊

Really nice food (chips are lovely) staff are nice and welcoming and the wood burning fire was a welcome site. The pub is dog friendly and if you're lucky you'll meet Brian the black lab 🐾 The food and drinks are reasonably priced and cooked fresh. If I was to offer any advice to the owners, adopt an online booking process as the only one I could find said the pub was closed everyday so wouldn't allow bookings. We had to call but couldn't get through on the first few tries although you did call back 👍🏻 We would visit again if we were in the area so definitely recommended. Thanks again.

Wow, what an absolute hidden gem of a place. Only found this by looking on Google Maps for somewhere different..... Just had the most amazing 3 course meal with perfectly cooked fresh food, superb pigeon and creamy mushrooms on sourdough to start along with a lovely 10oz Steak with a portion of their home made black pudding and a lovely steak and ale pie, I meant to ask if they sell that BP to take away as was superb. All complimented with lovely desserts in a really nice atmosphere with plenty of space around the tables, all freshly decorated. Really friendly staff too. Definitely one to return to.

Just had lunch there today. The 2 course for £15. Some very good choices. Service was polite and friendly. Had the soup followed by the ham, egg and chips. Very tasty. Portions were just right for lunch. Larger portions are available. Can recommend this pub.

Only just off the beaten track; a real hidden gem! First but definitely not our last visit - generous, hot, and very tasty food. Sunday roast today; pie next time. Great staff, friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

My wife and I called here on a rainy Sunday afternoon, as the place where we had in mind was closed. We were greeted with a friendly welcome when we arrived and directed to a seating area. We both had the Sunday Carvery and weren't disappointed at all. There was a good selection of locally sourced meats, and as a nice touch, we could choose if we wanted the meat, rare, medium or well done. A good selection of hot fresh vegetables and the red cabbage was to die for. We both left with full bellies. On a separate note, there was also a good selection of hand pulled beers, for the beer lovers. Would I recommend and return. Definitely. I would. If you like my honest review and find it helpful, please follow me as I review on a regular basis.

Had a thoroughly good evening here , some very good service and food was impressive. Had the dirty onion burger, and it was gorgeous, really high quality meat cooked with the slightest blush of pink, sauces and onions all complemented and enhanced the burger. Chips were proper chips one of the best burgers I've had in a long time.

Came here for a Sunday dinner with friends. Was about £33 for two carveries so not bad. Was really impressed with the carvery in that there was 8 meat options, including how you wanted your meat. You could have rare beef, medium beef, gammon, turkey, medium lamb, well done lamb and a couple of others. You could also have a nut roast too. Love the variety of meats to suit everyone. The mash was also very good. Everything else was standard. The parsnips and carrots were not peeled, and they were plain boiled parsnips not honey roasted. The peas were on the crunchier side and I prefer my veg soft. They had cheesy leeks and cauliflower cheese. It is not very good for labelling as I knew not all the veg was vegetarian. The red cabbage was picked and not stated that was not nice. The roast potatoes were crunchy but a little dry. The Yorkshire was big but not my favourite. Was worth the try for the meat

Excellent cider selection with fifteen on the drinks menu! Plenty of seating outside and very dog friendly. Pizza oven out the back... menu looks good & at a fair price.

Decided to pop in for breakfast.. great service and value although both bacon and sausages were burnt black and the eggs were over cooked and not particularly inviting. We asked for one vegetarian breakfast but they don't do any kind of veggy sausages or bacon and again the eggs were over cooked. Lovely venue but was disappointed in the over cooked items...

I wish I'd been a proper nerdy reviewer and taken photos of our food! It was top quality. We only had starter and dessert, expecting a light bite, super generous portions, we were both stufty mcgrufty....... The guy behind me had a steak dish, and it took up half the table. Quite busy for early Tuesday evening, but still plenty of tables Staff were delightful too, very chirpy and quick to sort out our issues We'll definitely be back to try out the main menu

Been a few times for Sunday lunch. Staff always happy to help and friendly. Food is beautiful. Tried the Pork and Chicken lunches. Not stay there yet but looking at a weekend break very soon.

One of our favourite local pubs. Lovely meal lovely service atmosphere and pint of landlord. What more can you ask?

Aww had a fab time here on Monday when my little boy and I popped in for lunch to celebrate the end of our Peak District weekend. A lovely warm and friendly welcome with a smile when we opened the door. The locally-supplied steak and Stilton pie was epic. Lovely pastry and served with good mix of fresh veg and triple cooked chunky chips. Delicious apple crumble and sticky toffee desserts too! We even had time to play a couple of board games. A lovely spot and we are sure to be back to do some of the walks in the area (Nine Ladies, Rowter rocks etc) Good memories. Ps we hope little teeny rescue kitten Thursday is doing well!

Lovely pub with lovely staff!! Amazing food it was high quality and good price. We went on Tuesday for pizza, burger and loaded fries night Love that it is dog friendly would definitely recommend to other people that are visiting.

Fantastic and would recommend for everyone to go there. I phoned up a few different places very last minute on Sunday to find a somewhere to eat that could accommodate 15 of us. All said no. Apart from the Druid Inn, they gave us a time to come in & the room we were in was great. The service was brilliant & the food was great. Not a single complaint from any of us. One of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had in a long time. Portion size & price were brilliant. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the Peak District. Thankyou again

We have been visiting the Druid Inn, Birchover, for a few years. The staff are amazing, so friendly. It never fails to disappoint. Everything about it is fabulous. The food is amazing, there is something on the Menu for everyone. You must try the the Trio of Sausages they are exceptional (3 different flavours too). If you are in the area be sure to give it a try 🙂

Visited Wednesday 19th July 2023, early evening. Easily one of the best restaurants in the area and one of the best I've eaten at in a long time. Food quality is outstanding, the menu is seasonal; however, there's a sample menu online to get an idea of what's on offer, there's also two options, an a la carte and a fixed price. Vegetarian, vegan and dietary requirements can be catered for. Whilst the food is definitely upper tier the prices are not much more than most other restaurants and represents excellent value for money. The place itself is based around an old country pub with an excellent garden outside providing dining outdoors, they also have a number of cabanas with heating. Service is outstanding; however, it's an informal place so whilst everyone is polite and professional it's also relaxed. Well worth visiting.

Absolutely fantastic meal, we booked for Burns night and it exceeded our expectations! The service was brilliant from the moment we walked in, the team couldn't have been more helpful and genuine. The food was outstanding, presented perfectly and the starter that came with a treacle bread roll was perfect! Having the haggis paraded in with bagpipes was the perfect addition to the evening. It was a really great atmosphere and we will absolutely be going again soon. Couldn't fault a thing!

My boyfriend brought me here for the Valentines Day Set Menu tonight and I cannot fault our experience at all. The food was perfect, amazing service and an amazing vibe to the restaurant. Very chilled atmosphere. The set menu was £45 for three courses, sometimes you can go for a meal and feel the food standard was not worth the price, but this was definitely not the case tonight. Definitely returning!

Food are generous and tasty. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Very happy to find the little gem in the way to Alton Towers. Will visit again next time to the resort.

Really good prices here as the prisoners learn new skills ready for release. The food is canteen-style but tasty. They do a range of baguettes etc too. The chips are great and they’re happy to give you loads of them!

Good food at great prices but the real enjoyment comes from the atmosphere created by the staff. A regular must visit for locals as the menu changes pretty much every day

The food, portion sizes and atmosphere was wonderful and the service was great (along with the toilets🙂). Came on a coach trip with 30 others, which did not seem to faze the staff at all. Would recommend this place and will return. Thanks for a lovely time

Lovely Pub. Stopped for lunch, had the crayfish crab cakes, were lovely. Separate sandwich lunch menu. Had two lovely local beers which went down very well. Wife’s wine was also lovely and presented very well. Had a little one with us and staff were friendly offering colouring equipment and a high chair. Kids menu also. Plenty of free parking just type in your registration. Lots of outside tables as well which would be perfect in the summer.

We didn’t stay here on our holiday in the Peak District, but would definitely consider it next time. We went to the pub twice during our last trip, and it has been one of the best pubs I’ve been to in the UK. The staff was beyond friendly/accommodating to my family (kids and my four-legged pal), and the food was great. The Sunday roast was amazing, and they actually took the time to season the sides like the potatoes and parsnips. The banana mousse was also really great way to top off the meal. Will definitely go again on my next holiday.

We stopped by and were really impressed. The location is fantastic, and the pub has a lovely, welcoming decor. The menu is expansive, with plenty of options — including vegetarian choices — and the food didn’t disappoint. The pie was packed full of tender beef, and the beer selection was excellent. Leah was great — friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about both the food and drinks. They accommodated us as walk-ins without any fuss, which was a bonus. Would love to come back and stay overnight next time!

My husband and I stayed at the Ashford Arms on 1st Jan 2025 after visiting friends further south for NY and wanted to visit Chatsworth on our way home to the NE. Picked Ashford for its reviews and proximity to Chatsworth. We were not disappointed. Lovely, well appointed room, ate in the bar and we had (separately) a great quinoa salad and a steak, both were excellent and just what we wanted. A good nights sleep and another excellent breakfast in the morning; poached eggs for him and pancakes with compote for me. Service through out was professional and attentive. Can't rate it highly enough. Read pamphlet in the loos about the chain and they definitely seem to have the right ethos for a strong and successful company. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

Absolutely the best meal we have been served in some time. Make sure that you go hungry. From presentation, to portion to taste, full marks. Warm atmosphere, attentive staff. Accessible. Dining areas. Wonderful comfortable bar area around the fire. Highly recommended. Maria Hanson MBE

Visited for live music event late afternoon , so didn't try menu . Lovely friendly pub,great atmosphere . Reasonable prices and helpful staff. Toilet facilities immaculate.

One of the nicest pubs I've been to in a long time! Great food, drinks were ice cold and perfectly poured pints and the staff were so kind and welcoming! Italian Sunday was brilliant and the atmosphere was wonderful. Great hosts.

A very friendly welcome, gorgeous pub the most amazing Sunday roast I've ever had! Highly recommended.

Best of British, Best of the high peak! Just brilliant. Food, service, local folks, atmosphere - the team running the bar and restaurant are first class all the way. Best week's holiday across the street - made that way by this wonderful Pub and Restaurant!

Friendly, helpful staff. Pub was buzzing, but we were given plenty of room to sit. One item had run out but they provided a suitable alternative. Food not cheap, mains around £18, but good quality and tasty. It was curry night (Saturday) so there was an array of curries to choose on top of the menu choices which was nice. Slightly slow bringing wine and water as we’d nearly finished the food by then and fire went out quite early so the temperature went from boiling to chilly but minor points overall. Would recommend.

We went for a late lunch at the end of a hike and were so impressed, the staff were lovely and welcoming and the food was delicious. Nearly all the menu is gluten free or has gluten free alternatives which was amazing. They also catered for dairy free. We will definitely be going back. The new owners are doing a good job with this lovely old pub.