Derbyshire and the Peak District are blessed with an array of brilliant country pubs – perfect places to spend an afternoon as we move into autumn.
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Whether you’re looking for a well-earned pint after a weekend stroll through the countryside, or somewhere to enjoy a luxurious meal, these are 23 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 countryside, or somewhere to enjoy a luxurious meal, these are 23 of the best venues in Derbyshire – with many just a stone’s throw from Chesterfield.
![The White Lion has a 4.6/5 rating based on 397 Google reviews. One customer described the venue as a “wonderful family and dog-friendly village pub. The food menu for both kids and adults is great with a wide range of delicious options to choose from.”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIyMmVkYTEzLTU4YjAtNGUxOS1iZTZhLWUyM2YwMTg2ZjRkNDpmNmJkYTMxNy0wMWFmLTQzZTEtODYxMi1jZjU4OGM0MDU4ODU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
21. White Lion, Great Longstone
The White Lion has a 4.6/5 rating based on 397 Google reviews. One customer described the venue as a “wonderful family and dog-friendly village pub. The food menu for both kids and adults is great with a wide range of delicious options to choose from.” Photo: Google
![The Packhorse Inn has a 4.7/5 rating based on 802 Google reviews - with the dog-friendly venue praised for its “attentive staff” and “good beer.”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZlM2Q5NTU5LTEzNWUtNGE4Mi04ZjZiLThkZTZjODg0YTgzMjo0MjI4NTY3Zi1mMjVlLTQ4Y2UtOGU3OC04NThiYThhNjdiMDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
22. Packhorse Inn, Little Longstone
The Packhorse Inn has a 4.7/5 rating based on 802 Google reviews - with the dog-friendly venue praised for its “attentive staff” and “good beer.” Photo: Google
![The Barley Mow has a 4.8/5 rating based on 413 Google reviews - earning praise for its “fantastic food and drinks” served by “friendly staff.”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZkNjkzYmMyLTFjZDMtNDFhZi05ZjQ2LWIzZjJmMWVhZTQwZTphZWJlODNlMC0yNTk1LTRhOWQtOGRlZC03NTU1NjUwY2IzM2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
23. Barley Mow, Bonsall
The Barley Mow has a 4.8/5 rating based on 413 Google reviews - earning praise for its “fantastic food and drinks” served by “friendly staff.” Photo: Google
![The CAMRA Good Beer Guide describes this venue as a “cosy country inn dating from 1578.” The pub has a 4.5/5 rating based on 862 Google reviews - winning customers over with their “very well-kept beer” and “excellent home-cooked food.”](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIyYjk2NzgzLWQ1OWYtNDIxZS1iYzY4LTEyM2ZhMWFlOWZlODoyMTI2ZTU0NS0xYjZiLTQ1OWQtODcwZS1mOTc1MWU3ZDdiNzQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
24. The Cheshire Cheese Inn, Hope
The CAMRA Good Beer Guide describes this venue as a “cosy country inn dating from 1578.” The pub has a 4.5/5 rating based on 862 Google reviews - winning customers over with their “very well-kept beer” and “excellent home-cooked food.” Photo: Google