We have an array of brilliant country pubs – with punters able to find a place that suits their needs in almost every corner of the county.
Whether you’re looking for a well-earned pint after a weekend stroll through the autumn countryside, or an evening of fine dining, these are 14 of the best venues in Derbyshire – with many just a stone’s throw from Chesterfield.
Whether you’re looking for a well-earned pint after a weekend stroll through the autumn countryside, or an evening of fine dining, these are 14 of the best venues in Derbyshire – with many just a stone’s throw from Chesterfield.
![The pub is described as a “cosy country inn” in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2022, where it was also praised for its home-cooked meals.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk4ZTU4Yjk1LWQ3N2ItNDU5OS05MmIwLThiZTc0YjJjZDk3ODo1ZDJmNjYxNS1kOTI5LTRiYTEtYmQ1Zi1jMWU5OWIzMWNkMDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
13. The Cheshire Cheese Inn, Hope
The pub is described as a “cosy country inn” in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2022, where it was also praised for its home-cooked meals. Photo: Google
![The Elm Tree has over 600 excellent Tripadvisor reviews. Mandy Bancroft said: “Staff, food and venue all excellent even when the taxis let us down! Thank you so much! Highly recommend this little gem!”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY1MTg0YzlkLTkwNmItNGNmNC1hYzE4LTk5ZjA1MDVhZWY4MjozNjY5NDM3MS04OTcwLTRhZGItYjRhYy02YmJkMzVjM2I3ZjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
14. The Elm Tree, Elmton
The Elm Tree has over 600 excellent Tripadvisor reviews. Mandy Bancroft said: “Staff, food and venue all excellent even when the taxis let us down! Thank you so much! Highly recommend this little gem!” Photo: Google