Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to some excellent pubs, but it is easy to miss some of area’s hidden gems – which even some locals don’t know about.
We’ve put together a list of some of the best ‘hidden gem’ pubs across the county – making it easy to plan your next trip out across Derbyshire.
The Derbyshire Times searched Google reviews to see which pubs have been classed as hidden gems by the people that know best – their customers.
The full list can be seen below – and the pubs are not ranked in any particular order.
5. Pig & Pump, Chesterfield
The Pig & Pump has a 4.6/5 rating based on 735 Google reviews. One customer said: “A hidden gem! Can’t believe I’ve lived in Chesterfield over three years and I’ve only just been.” Photo: Brian Eyre
6. The Badger, Brockwell
The Badger has a 4.4/5 rating based on 277 Google reviews. One customer described it as a “hidden gem for proper home-cooked food.” Photo: Google
7. The Old Poets Corner, Ashover
The Old Poets Corner has a 4.4/5 rating based on 793 Google reviews - and was described as a “nice little gem of a pub in the countryside.” Photo: Google
8. The Boat Inn, Scarthin, Cromford
The Boat Inn has a 4.5/5 rating based on 1,073 Google reviews. One customer said: “An amazing hidden gem - would recommend to anyone!” Photo: Google