Join us time and time again. Each area has a new adventure.
The Peak District is mighty big! With an expanse of 555sq miles, it is impossible to navigate in a matter of hours or on one of our standard 4-hour pub tours.
That’s why we base our tours in five distinctive regions within the Peak District.
We’ve outlined what makes each area unique and highlighted great Pubs within the region. However, this is very much your tour, and you can head in any direction you want to go. The Peak district Pub Tour team is very much hear for advice and suggestions on what works for your group pub tour.
The White Peak is a distinct region within the Peak District National Park, known for its rolling limestone hills, picturesque valleys, and charming villages. It is characterised by its extensive network of dry stoned walls and traditional stone cottages. Discover some gorgeous pubs with great rural beer gardens in this region.
The Robin Hood is a welcoming, family-friendly pub located close to Chatsworth, offering a perfect pit stop for walkers exploring the Peak District National Park.
We serve food from breakfast through to dinner, as well as fresh coffee and cakes. Food and drink can be enjoyed in our stylish country pub dining areas and our spacious outdoor beer garden.
Our Taproom and shop are located in the Riverside Business Park, Buxton Road alongside our Riverside Brewery
We are serving brewery fresh beer across Cask and Keg and handmade pizzas. Check out the pizza menu here
We have a range of Thornbridge beers available for take away as well as gifts and merchandise
We also stock a range of artisanal, locally sourced meat from the Thornbridge Hall estate, from animals fed on our breweries spent grains
The southern Dales of the Peak District are a collection of picturesque valleys featuring dramatic limestone gorges, meandering rivers, and enchanting landscapes, including the well-known Dovedale. Offering ideal tranquil locations for characterful pubs with historic charm.
For over ten years this very popular pub had stood empty and now it’s back! The lovely old building has been given a much needed make over and a major new contemporary extension built to house a modern & special restaurant… We’ve designed and built a place where you’ll find a wonderful ambience amongst an eclectic combination of original features and modern interpretations. We hope you’ll agree we have transformed this historic and much loved watering hole, into a first class traditional pub with a modern cutting edge.
Sitting pretty on the village green, The George at Alstonefield is definitely worth a visit. A popular dining destination, our food is recognised by Michelin, The Good Food Guide, and Sawdays, credited by some of our best food critics and most importantly loved by our customers – its relaxed fine dining done magically well. Enjoy a warm welcome and join us for lunch, dinner or Sunday lunch – its a bit of an institution!
The Derwent Valley is named after the River Derwent that flows through the region and has been the source of its rich and diverse historic past. Although predominantly a rural area, its industrial past leads to some interesting venues to visit. A great location for those wanting a side of history with their drink of choice.
The Hurt Arms retains its historic charm and character, whilst offering sweeping views across the beautiful Derbyshire landscape.
Hosting beautiful weddings, serving hearty gastro-cuisine in the restaurant and offering quaint overnight stays in bespoke rooms.
The Inn, believed to have been built circa 1653 was originally a farm house, but as the local lead mines started to progress down the valley following the seams of lead, Inn’s and ale houses started to spring up to quench the thirst of the miners. It is said that at one time there were thirty seven places you could buy beer in the village of Winster, with The Miners Standard probably one of the first.
Over 350 years later we are still quenching the thirst of those who stop by. We are family friendly and pride ourselves in offering a wonderful charm and appeal of a traditional and local country pub. Our kitchen serves a great choice of home-made food, including specials and Sunday lunch, whilst we also cater for any dietary needs. As a free house we also hold a great variety of lagers, cask ales, spirits, gins and whiskeys.
The Dark Peak is situated in the northern part of the Peak District, encompassing a vast expanse of upland terrain. Its name is derived from the predominant dark gritstone found in the area, which gives the landscape a distinctive appearance. The region is known for its wild and remote feel, offering a stark contrast to the more pastoral landscapes found in other parts of the national park. Its landscape offers a great scenic back drop to some characterful and remote pubs and venues where real ale and good food are essential.
Situated in the beautiful Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park, the Yorkshire Bridge Inn is a family owned multi award winning inn located just a short stroll from the beautiful Ladybower Reservoir. The Upper Derwent Reservoir area is a spectacular location and a walker’s paradise. The Ladybower Reservoir is the largest of the dams, which are famed for the Dambuster training runs.
Nestled in the Heart of the Peak District, The Bulls Head Inn stands in the picturesque, limestone hamlet of Foolow. Our family-owned pub has been the hub of the area for many years.
The Bulls Head is all about old school done exceptionally well! Our passion is fresh, seasonal food using local ingredients in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, complemented with local ales and internationally awarded wines and spirits. From a post-walk pint in the sun trap of the pub’s frontage or perched in the bar gazing at the roaring fire, to relaxing in the oak-panelled dining room or horse brass decorated stable bar, with a meal fit for a king.
Buxton is the Heritage capital of the Peak District with its stunning Georgian architecture, pavilion gardens and opera house. The surrounding areas offer scenic moorland and dramatic valleys with hidden gems of pubs in historic villages. This area offers a great variety of venues for you to choose from.
1700’s Country Inn
We are a family run country inn with a restaurant and bar.
We are set within the beautiful scenery of the Peak District in the village of Warslow. We welcome families, walkers, cyclists and dogs.
We like to support local breweries and use local meat from Gap Farm (reared in the field behind the pub) within our dishes.
Our cosy indoor bar overlooks Buxton Brewery’s brewhouse and large beer garden with panoramic views of Buxton. Serving our own beers a few metres away from where they are brewed as well as cider, wines, spirits & soft drinks.
Peak District Pub Tours are a minimum 4-hour group experience, including transportation within the Peak District. This is very much your tour and we tailor it accordingly. With our deep understanding of the local area, we can help plan an itinerary, recommend pubs, and find those hidden gems to make your tour both unique and memorable.
As a rough guide on a typical standard pub tour you will visit anything from 2 – 5 pubs. This is YOUR tour, and we want you to enjoy the tour at your pace.
We’ll always have a planned route with more pubs than you could visit, and how many of those you see is up to you.
Please remember that having a meal at one of the pubs during your tour will always slow things down a little, and we also have to allow for travel times to each pub.
We’ll always try to accommodate specific requests. Simply pay for a basic tour and tell us about the extras you want to add on following the initial booking, or ask us for a bespoke quote prior to booking.
It’s entirely your call! All our tours are booked in advance so it gives us some flexibility to make sure the start time works for you.
Not at all. This is your pub tour which means you can go wherever your heart desires. Your friendly driver and minibus are at your disposal for the length of your tour in the Peak District. Need help planning your route? We’ll happily support you on that.
Yes, of course. Our team live and work in the area, and we apply our seasoned knowledge to create bespoke itineraries as well as to match pubs and other venues to particular client groups – whether that be down to location, character, ambience or food menu.
Whilst we do not provide a specific tour guide, your driver will have some local knowledge. We can provide a dedicated tour guide for an additional fee.
If you would like help planning your tour, please do get in touch.
Absolutely not, this is your tour! If you’re digging the vibe of a particular pub, you’re welcome to stay as long as you like. Your driver will wait patiently onsite so you can go at your preferred pace.
Sure! Providing your pick-up and drop-off locations are within the Peak District and timeframe, there will be no extra charge.
We recognise that you may not be based in the Peak District so if your pick-up and drop-off locations are out of area, we’ll happily create a bespoke quote.
Our standard mini bus tours accommodate 18 adults. If your numbers go below 18, you can still go ahead with the tour and the cost will be the same. If your numbers go above 18, this will be classed as a coach tour and will increase the cost accordingly. Please do keep us informed about any change in group numbers so we can make sure we have the correct size bus for you.
Four hours is the minimum length of time for a Peak District Pub Tour. Bespoke packages for longer experiences are also available.
A full refund will be offered for tours cancelled eight weeks prior to your tour date. Cancellations within eight weeks of the tour date will incur the full cost, although you can postpone once for a calendar year up to four weeks before your tour.
We try to make the Peak District Pub Tours available to everyone, however some level of mobility is required to get on and off the minibuses. If you need specially adapted transport, please do let us know and we will try to accommodate this. The nature of our pub tours is such that you choose the venues (with our help, where needed). As such, we’re unable to comment on the accessibility of each venue. If someone in your group has a particular disability or requirement, we recommend the route be pre-planned so that access can be checked in advance.
Many of our clients choose to incorporate a meal as part of their tour. We recommend this is booked in advance, either through us or with the pub directly.
The Peak District really does offer something for all ages. Family groups including under 18s are welcome to book with us. Please always check with the pubs and venues you wish to visit to ensure under 18s are welcome.
Yes of course we can, see the optional extras page for more details.
Indeed we do! In fact, our tours cater for any event you’re looking to mark – including birthdays, engagements, wedding anniversaries, being newly-single, end-of-school-term Mums night out, leaving dos, and corporate groups.
Yes, your driver will stay with you throughout your tour.
We politely ask you to refrain from eating and drinking on the bus.
The idea of the tour is, of course, that you eat and drink in different venues, not on the coach or minibus. If you find yourself getting a little peckish or thirsty en route, please understand that any valeting of the vehicle will be at your expense.
Yes, you can! We can arrange for your pub tour to be carbon balanced. Please let us know if this is something you’re interested in, and we can provide more details on how to do this.
