Summer officially ends on Friday, September 23 – and there are few greater pleasures than finding a cosy pub after a brisk autumnal day.
Derbyshire is filled with 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 an autumn hike, or would prefer to sample some fine dining, these are 17 of the best venues in the area to try out.
![The Blind Bull in Little Hucklow is perfect for foodies - being recommended by the Michelin Guide.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIwNzY3NTRmLTE1ZDYtNGEzNS04NzIyLWRhMTBjMzhlOTNmMzo1YTU4NTg5MS00MTU0LTQ4ODItOGYzNi04MTVhYjE5ZThlYWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow
The Blind Bull in Little Hucklow is perfect for foodies - being recommended by the Michelin Guide. Photo: Brian Eyre
![The Peacock at Barlow is another cosy Derbyshire pub - located just a short drive from Chesterfield.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ1NzFmYjE5LWFlNWYtNGUzMi1iMDFmLTVjYWM2ODE2NWE0ZjplZjE1NTdhZS01ZDkwLTQzOTItOGYxYS0xZWI1MzdlODNlNmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. The Peacock at Barlow, Barlow
The Peacock at Barlow is another cosy Derbyshire pub - located just a short drive from Chesterfield. Photo: Google
![The White Lion is a charming village pub, and is just around the corner from Thornbridge Hall.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMyMGIzNzg2LTc0MjYtNDUzZC05ZGZmLTZhNzQ0NjYzOTMyZTo1M2M2MDUzYS00MjhmLTRkMDYtYWYyZi0xMTBiNTUzZTEyNTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. White Lion, Great Longstone
The White Lion is a charming village pub, and is just around the corner from Thornbridge Hall. Photo: Google
![The Fox & Goose Inn is perfectly located for Chesterfield residents looking for a proper country pub.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJiY2NjMWVhLTRhMDEtNDk3NC1hZTdiLTkzMWZlOGEyNDA4NDpkYWMzNGY2OC05ZTA4LTQyNTctYjZkYi04YjYyNmFmNTdjNWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Fox & Goose Inn, Wigley
The Fox & Goose Inn is perfectly located for Chesterfield residents looking for a proper country pub. Photo: Google