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 own customers.
The full list can be seen below, and the pubs are not ranked in any particular order – will you be visiting any of these places in 2025?
37. The Blue Stoops, Walton
The Blue Stoops has a 4.2/5 rating based on 562 Google reviews. One visitor said it was a “hidden gem for us non-locals.” Photo: Brian Eyre
38. The Barrel Inn, Bretton
This pub has a 4.5/5 rating based on 1,134 Google reviews. One visitor said: “What a gem! Located nearly in the middle of nowhere, which is a bonus with the surrounding views.” Photo: Google
39. The Little Mill, Hollinsmoor Road, Rowarth
The Little Mill has a 4.6/5 rating based on 1,173 Google reviews - with one customer describing the venue as a “hidden gem.” Photo: Google
40. The George, Castle Street, Castleton
The George has a 4.6/5 rating based on 1,729 Google reviews. One customer said: “I had the pleasure of finding this little gem of a place by accident, but what a great surprise.” Photo: Google