This 17th century pub is a great place to stop if you’re out in the Derbyshire Dales.placeholder image
This 17th century pub is a great place to stop if you’re out in the Derbyshire Dales.

These amazing pubs across Derbyshire and the Peak District are perfect to try if you’re visiting spot named UK’s pub capital this autumn

These are some of the best pubs across Derbyshire and the Peak District that you need to visit if you’re looking to explore the pub capital of the UK this autumn.

A study by the Daily Mail has revealed that the Derbyshire Dales is the UK’s pub capital. This area of Derbyshire has 152 pubs and bars within its boundaries – or 25 establishments for every 10,000 adult residents – according to official government statistics.

We have compiled a list of some of the best pubs that you need to visit if you’re making plans to visit the country’s pub capital over the coming weeks – are there any other venues that we need to feature?

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