Really nice fancy pub with an interesting menu that goes well beyond standard pub fare - a lot of…read moreit is locally sourced. The set lunch had a really nice mushroom starter and I had some decent fish cakes as well. Good range of ales, varied and comfortable seating. A great pick if you are in Hayfield. Keep an eye out because they seem to have a lot of events going on, foodie and otherwise.

We were in Marple and having a bit of a scout around on Saturday when we decided to do a properly…read more'old peopley' type of thing and just go out driving for a bit to the hills. Not massively too sure where we were doing, we headed up through Disley and then ended up in New Mills and then though "my God, it's lunch time - we need to find somewhere fast!" Luckily our handy Yelp app recommended the Pack Horse 5 mins drive up the road and a quick zoom up past lovely countryside led us to this little gem. Seating in the bar for around 40 (where you can eat), plus there's a more formal dining room attached, it was super popular with us nabbing the last table. The food selection is all about good proper pub food with around 10 daily specials. If the truth be honest I'd probably give the food around 3.5 as the fish and chips and homemade burger with chips we had was tasty but not the best we've ever had at a country pub. We did enjoy it though. I imagine this is great for a few pints at night (although you'd need a designated driver as it's up a hill and in the middle of nowhere) - and they had some pretty interesting beers on tap too. We'd pop in for food if nearby but there's probably better places within driving range that we'd likely venture to on a day out. Great views from here too! Free wifi - no password needed but fill in email on browser

Nice pub with useful side room for our large group which was well managed by the hard working…read morestaff. I enjoyed that there were some fancy soft drink options. I went for the nourish bowl with salmon which felt super virtuous but I'd had chips and a brownie with ice cream at Shrub Club for "breakfast" so was basically an essential intervention. For something si healthy it managed to be tasty with a good range of textures. There's a decent back garden here and it's family friendly. Parking is free alongside the station if you submit your licence plate number in a console at the front door. Key point though is this isn't really a proper pub. They had only one ale on tap which I think was Black Sheep. Not recommended for serious beer drinkers.

We stopped off here after a walk on the Gritstone trail which starts off opposite the train station…read moreand finishes back at the Rams Head pub. (the route we took anyway : ) The staff were polite and friendly and the beer cold. the perfect place to sit outside and watch the squirrels while breathing in that country air. I will be returning soon to sample there food as the menu looked very enticing.

Don't get to this pub enough! Recently met some friends for lunch and had a wonderful meal which…read morewas excellent value and plenty of it. A good menu selection of good, homely, traditional English pub food with the additional 'special' thrown in for good measure. Superb, great hosts and comfortable surroundings. The ale's not bad as well!! Well appointed with a plenty of car parking.

Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

AMAZING!!! As far as I remember this place has won pub food…read moreof the year ever year since Ive lived in the area. Super tasty quality food, I noticed that on the menu it even tells you which farm the meat came from, or where the ice cream was made etc. The Greek Lamb and the Gammon are both brilliant. The portions are huge and I'm always left with enough food for another meal but save room for the Holly Bush sundae because you wont ever have a such a selection of tasty locally made ice cream :) The prices are great too, last time I went it was around 30quid for the 2 of us.

I went into the pub asking if they would cater for my dietary requirements, the chef sat down with…read moreme and went through the menu. The Food was good. The soup was home-made and fantastic. The restaurant was quite busy and they served us quite quickly considering that, so thats a bonus. If I am ever in that area again it would be my first choice for food! The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars really is that the food could of been better, but it was quite nice and the chef coming to see me and talk to me about the dishes was quite nice, as it is hard to find restaurants that know about gluten free and actually show care about the issue, especially before the guidelines came into place on December 13th 2014. In my opinion, this place was the perfect place for my 1st review on Yelp.

We had a meet and greet here prior to our wedding. The service was impeccable and the food was…read moreexceptional! You really do need to try this bar and restaurant as its family friendly and great value. Even if you are stopping by for a quick lunch or making a night of it, you will not be disappointed. I recommend the carvery but have also sampled off the menu and both were scrumptious, homemade and fresh. My family and I now come in regularly as this place is so affordable and a real hidden gem! Mr & Mrs Gent

Oddly never that busy but a decent place for Sunday lunch, and the relative quiet means it's a good…read morebet when everywhere else is full. Very atmospheric inside. Large outdoor space although not that far from a busy road so not very peaceful despite the lovely scenery, but they've made the best of what they've got. The lamb dishes are, appropriately, very good.

3rd time here. Set In the middle of the dales - fab remote location…read more Love this food - always get the lamb & it melts in your mouth. However, my hubby ordered gammon & it was just down right disgusting - fatty & practically unable to eat. We were disappointed - we told the waiter & he said he'd mention it to the chef. Not good.... I feel he should have offered a desert or a drink or even removed it from the bill. Next time we go we will just stick with the lamb.

Fabulous fabulous fabulous great pub brilliant ales amazing food…read more Been in the grove for a long time

The Crown is a fantastic little pub with tons of character and exactly what you'd expect from a…read moretraditional boozer that sticks to what it does best. Situated just across the road from Mersey square and tucked in behind one of the main railway arches, it's a hidden gem that is perfect for starting the night before heading up to the Magnet and Hope on the A6. Lots of quaint little rooms with plenty of seating for large groups, the atmosphere is relaxed and unthreatening with a classic decor throughout. I didn't make it in to it but my friends I was meeting were in the beer garden out back beforehand which is a nice additional touch. The beers are all from decent UK and fairly local breweries with around 12 on tap and a couple of ciders. Prices are super low and the beer is excellent - what's not to like!

If we're ever after a good quality meal for a fair price without tracking into the town centre,…read morethis is the place we head to ! Just off the a6 near lyme park, the red lion pub catches the eye with its rural charm, modern look and lovely beer garden. The inside is well decorated, spacious tables and lots of nooks and crannies to sit in. The bar staff and restaurant staff are very friendly and always keen for a chat, and (so far) we have always turned up without booking and been seated instantly. Being a robinsons pub they have the standard robbies beers on tap including the new one voodoo dawn. They have a great selection of bottles and other things on tap too such as westons stowford press cider which will be lovely in the summer ! We went out on a mission this weekend to eat some fish, and originally considered mooching to australasia but in the end couldn't be bothered. We gambled on the red lion doing some decent fish dishes and we were not disappointed ! They had 3 seafood starters and 3 mains on the specials menu, including a couple of others on their regular menu so plenty to choose from ! We opted for the potted shrimp and scallops to start. Both were brilliant, the potted shrimp was fresh and buttery and the flavours really complimented each other. The scallops were cooked well and other half LOVED the parsnip purée. For the mains we had sea bass and cod, served with veg and mashed potatoes / crushed new potatoes with spinach. Firstly WOW the mash at this place is incredible. Both pieces of fish were cooked brilliantly and everything else on the plate was delicious. We were stuffed at the end and very satisfied with our meal ! We've never been let down here and will definitely be heading back ! Great selection of spirits and cocktails on offer too. Fab little place !

I love to be part of Manchester Food and Drink Festival and every year look forward to reading the…read morenominees for the best dining options in our city. Even though it's been on our radar for a while, I was super excited to see that The Red Lion in Stockport was nominated and while not just around the corner from our house, it's still very close to one of our favourite walking destinations - Lyme Park. We went on a Sunday and my wife tucked into their delicious beef Sunday lunch, coming with all the trimmings including a large Yorkshire pudding, fresh gravy and an exciting array of Vegetables. I went for the fish and chips which was different class - pure light batter, homemade chips and excellent mushy peas. The prices at the Red Lion definitely are around the gastropub area - you're taking about everything costing over a tenner but for a Sunday lunch of such good quality you don't mind paying that much. They also have a great selection of real ales and quality craft beers on offer. If I'm in the area then I'd definitely go back, although I'm also a fan of the Rams Head down the road in Disley so I would probably alternate between the two if it was a regular venture out. I'd say that it's really worth the nomination for MFDF and good to see that restaurants and pubs outside of the city centre are getting more and more recognition.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT THE ROYAL OAK STRINES…read moreLocal couple Bill and Ellen Brophy have taken over the Royal Oak and the combination of a well Kept cellar, producing pint after pint of clear fresh quality beer and Ellens abilitys in the kitchen to produce some of the best home cooked food you will ever taste, makes for a winning combination. if you haven't visited the Oak for a while, please pop in sometime soon and say hello. A warm welcome awaits! I think, The Royal Oak is now the Pub it always wanted to be and even in these tough times is going from strength to strength!

Lovely Peak District pub that is perfect at the end--or middle--of a day outdoors. Cozy and…read moreinviting with good food and friendly service. Excellent selection of beer (including Doom Bar). Beautiful setting and lots of happy customers.

Popped in on the way back from a cold day out at Alton Towers…read more We got a lovely warm welcome, were quickly seated near a roaring fireplace and settled in for a great meal accompanied by some very well kept Hartington IPA. The pub is cosy and friendly, and in a great location for walkers and cyclists on the Tissington trail. We'll definately be heading back soon (to the Royal Oak not Alton Towers, which is another story)!