[sammylou1987]

Hi Guys,

I have friends in chesterfield and I am the chesterfield side of Sheffield,

can anybody recommend a nice country pub around this area, we don't mind a 20-30 min drive, looking for decent views and a nice outside area

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Sam

[chambta]

Loads really. Holmesfield has a couple of decent options for starters.

[brianthedog]

30 min drive to Monsal Head...

[aml_2007]

The Barrell at Bretton, near Eyam has amazing views, not too sure what the pub is like though.

[Scozzie]

Originally Posted by chambta

Loads really. Holmesfield has a couple of decent options for starters.

Another vote for Holmsfield

Also, maybe the Fox House in the Peaks?
or Barlow has some good ones.

[neeeeeeeeeek]

Monsel used to be good but they don't allow you to tale drinks up to the top grassy area any more, which was the main reason to go there!

Fox house is a dump. It's miserable inside, the food is crap and there are not views.

The Barrel is great. The food is excellent, lovely inside and amazing views if you sit out the front / on the bench over the road!

[mattjj]

Devonshire Arms in Beeley, Druid Inn in Birchover

[DerbyTup]

Originally Posted by chambta

Loads really. Holmesfield has a couple of decent options for starters.

does it? Which ones? I can't think of any pub in holmesfield with decent views and a nice outside area?

[DerbyTup]

Originally Posted by mattjj

Devonshire Arms in Beeley, Druid Inn in Birchover

For food yes.

[DerbyTup]

For decent views...

Of the ones mentioned you'd have to go some to beat Monsal Head hotel amd the Barrell at Bretton to be fair. There are stunning vistas to be had from either of those vantage points.

The Red Lion at Stonedge near Chesterfield may tick the boxes for you? And if it doesn't, you're on route to Beeley so go there instead. But, unless you class the proximity to Chatsworth as being a "decent view" there is no view at all from the Dev Arms at Beeley, other than the car park and adjacent cottages.

The White Horse at Woolley Moor, near Chesterfield, has nice views and a big garden at the back for kids to enjoy in summer. Used to have decent food at one time too.

Chequers at Froggat. Not much of a view but nice countryide. Millstone at Hathersage maybe?

Fox House is just another boring Vintage Inn. Just like all the others in that dreadful chain. Views? Hmmm! not bad. Outside area? nothing to it really.

[Andygeorgie]

The Hearty oak at dronfield woodhouse on the edge of the peak district does great homecooked food and has outside seating - situated on road between holmesfield and bradway
tel 0114 2891322 or www.heartyoak.com for menu & details

[sedith]

The Gate Inn at Troway, just down the road at the the side of the Inn at Troway (the old Blackamoor) with views from the pub garden over the Moss Valley! Log fires in the winter, no juke box, no fruit machines, a proper pub how they used to be!

[top4718]

Originally Posted by sedith

The Gate Inn at Troway, just down the road at the the side of the Inn at Troway (the old Blackamoor) with views from the pub garden over the Moss Valley! Log fires in the winter, no juke box, no fruit machines, a proper pub how they used to be!

Remember calling in there with adult relatives as a kid in the 70's, has it still got the sign with gate with a poem on it (it "this gate hangs low.............and something, something).

[canalforall]

Dusty Miller in Barlborough, great meal, nice staff.

[canalforall]

Dusty Miller in Barlborough, great food, nice staff.

[canalforall]

Dusty Miller in Barlborough, great food, nice staff.

[canalforall]

sorry, something happened with my computer

[pattricia]

Ye Old Nags Head pub in Castleton has the best food Ive ever eaten. Ive been in a lot, and this is the best.

[top4718]

Originally Posted by canalforall

Dusty Miller in Barlborough, great food, nice staff.

You can say that again

[sedith]

Originally Posted by top4718

Remember calling in there with adult relatives as a kid in the 70's, has it still got the sign with gate with a poem on it (it "this gate hangs low.............and something, something).

Yes it has and has probably changed very little since you visited in the 70's.