The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide, the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide, has marked its 51st anniversary – after surveying 4,500 of the best pubs across the country.
A number of Peak District and High Peak venues have made it onto this prestigious list. If you’re planning a visit to the area this summer, and you’re looking for some great pubs to visit, the full list can be found below.
To order The Good Beer Guide 2024, visit the CAMRA website here.

13. Old Hall Inn, Whitehough
The guide describes this pub as a “superb country inn which has previously won CAMRA regional pub of the year” - offering eight ales, including six regularly changing beers from “quality local microbreweries.” Photo: Google

14. Cheshire Cheese, Buxton
The guide says: “Low ceilings with original beams add to the cosy atmosphere, and there are two open fires. The bar boasts an array of ten hand pumps serving a range of Titanic beers and guests.” Photo: Google

15. Whaley Nook, Whaley Bridge
The Whaley Nook is described as a “two-room pub with a small cosy front bar and another small room to the rear. Four hand pumps offer one regular beer and three changing beers from local breweries.” Photo: Google

16. Goyt Inn, Whaley Bridge
The guide says: “This end-of-terrace pub is a true local and fulfils its role well. It is characterful, dog-friendly and welcoming, with a changing range of real ales.” Photo: Google

