Peak District pubs named among the best across the UK after receiving prestigious industry accolades
These Peak District country pubs have been named among the very best across the country.
A pair of pubs in the Peak District have been ranked among the best across the country - having scooped a place among a prestigious industry guide.
The Good Food Guide have revealed their 100 Best Pubs in Britain for 2026 - with two Derbyshire spots being included .
The Pack Horse in Hayfield was named as 16th best pub across the country, while the Old Eyre Arms at Hassop featured in 87th place.
Alistair Myers took the Old Eyre Arms on back in March 2025, with pub manager Kelly Ware and head chef Charlie Curran at the helm - with the aim of maintaining a traditional pub that offers restaurant-quality dishes. He also owns Rafters at Riverside House - a restaurant and hotel at Ashford in the Water - and the Rafters Restaurant in Sheffield.
The Pack Horse, which is run by Luke Payne, is recommended by the Michelin Guide and features in the latest edition of Estrella Damm’s Top 100 Gastropub awards – being named as the 66th best gastropub across the UK.
Adam Hyman, owner of the Good Food Guide, said: “While our industry continues to adapt to the new norm of what running a hospitality business looks like in Britain, our best pubs list once again shows that some of the best food and hospitality can be found in pubs.”
Louise McLaughlin, marketing director at Timothy Taylor’s, added: ‘The Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs celebrates everything that's great about the British pub: warm hospitality, quality food and drink, character, and a genuine connection to local communities.
“These are the kinds of pubs Timothy Taylor's is proud to champion, and we’re delighted to help shine a light on the publicans, their teams, and the loyal regulars who keep this important part of our culture thriving. Congratulations to all of this year's winners.”
This is the Good Food Guide’s second annual celebration of the country’s best pubs, in partnership with Timothy Taylor’s Landlord and supported by Square. You can view the full list on the Good Food Guide website here.