Great meal, great service. I thought the meal was a bit pricey for a lunchtime, but we did enjoy…read moreour food. We stuck to main meals only due to time constraints. I had the bowl of soul with chicken, which was really nice. It had a little kick to it which was nice and was a good portion size. I chose it thinking it was a healthier option but I suspect the rice was actually fried! It tasted great and I don't think I would have missed the chicken had I not added it as there were lots of vegetables in there. My mum had the chicken milanese and she really enjoyed it, it came with potatoes and greens. I thought the sauce looked a bit of a strange color, but she enjoyed it! Our waitress was really nice and helpful, I would recommend it if looking for a quick break from shopping!

Good little restaurant that makes a welcome break in-between shopping, or you can use it as a good…read morepre film venue.

I really think our group hit the meteorological jackpot recently - gorgeous blue sky, sunshine and…read morefallen snow (albeit bitterly cold temperatures but I prefer that to heat!). So after blowing away the cobwebs on a chilly walk along the byways of Saddleworth, soaking in the views of the valleys and reservoirs, we completed the loop and were back at The Rams Head Inn for a much-needed Sunday feast. With two nippers in tow we opted for the side seating area away from the main dining room, which meant we were nicely self-contained and also fellow diners didn't have to endure 'toddler carnage'! You can select from their main menu here, as well as their bar menu. Not wanting to pass up on the chance to try a full meal I decided on wild boar & apple terrine for starter and lamb shank for mains - both were terrific; there was a generous portion of terrine and the lamb sloughed off the bone thanks to its cooking for 24 hours. If I see lemon meringue on any menu I'm compelled to order it and so it was done. Gorgeous it was too, more so with lashings of cream (I was telling myself I needed to replenish all those calories lost climbing over walls and ascending gravelled tracks...). For lighter dishes the bar menu certainly had some tempting options; ones I'll try when we come back again. Lovers of truly hearty and quality food, served in a friendly, rustic setting and surrounded by the wilds of moorland - look no further.

One of the holy grails for me is finding a good pub/country walk combo which is much harder than…read moreyou'd think. Luckily a friend recently recommended the Rams Head which has a nice moderate 3 mile walk that starts from from the back of the pub- win win! Anyway, enough of that exercise malarkey and onto the food! The Rams Head offers both a main menu for their dining room and a more casual lounge menu which was can be taken in their snug type room, complete with cosy wood burning stove. As we planned on our walk afterwards (and the winter sun was getting lower in the sky) we opted for the lounge menu which has an array of hot and cold sandwiches and 'something different' items such as game terrine and locally reared pork pies. Not being able to choose, my husband and I decided to order a hot beef and gravy sandwich and a slow roasted pork with stuffing, apple sauce and gravy sandwich to share. It's all pretty casual and so you order at the bar at which point my husband was persuaded to order a portion of the homemade chips as well. This turned out to be a brilliant decision as they were some of the best chips I've had in ages! When the sandwiches arrived they came in enormous white rolls with an equally good amount of filling and two little jugs of gravy for dipping and were absolutely delicious. You could tell the meat was really good quality (the menu advises on provenance) and the gravy that came with it was proper homemade gravy, as it should be. I can't comment on the boozy side of things as we opted for a cuppa each. This actually came served in a pot with Yorkshire's finest loose leaf and a generous pot of milk- always a bug bear of mine when they scrimp on the milk. They also have an onsite shop called The Pantry which sells locally raised meat, cheese and posh tea/biscuits etc, along with what looked to be a good selection of wine. The Pantry has a small number of tables if you prefer a cafe environment to eat in. This for me is a perfect country pub and I shall be returning here asap to try out the full menu. Based on this visit I'm expecting an epic Sunday roast!

The giant banner saying CAMRA winner winter 2015/2016 was a good sign outside this lovely…read moretraditional country pub. My boyfriend enjoyed a Timothy Taylor's while I had tomato juice into which I was allowed to dunk the Lea & Perrins myself - score! We both opted for the combo roast lunch which doesn't cheat you at £10.95 as it is a huge amount of food: ham, lamb, beef, roast potatoes, a variation on dauphinnoise potatoes, carrots and broccoli plus a giant Yorkshire pudding. They also brought extra gravy. Although I don't think I'll ever find a roast I enjoy as much as my family's, I really enjoyed this and thought it was great quality for a pub Sunday lunch. They had some nice (quiet!) background music playing and then switched to the Six Nations so are clearly making all the right choices! The view of the hill outside the back of the pub is beautiful and it's an easy drive from Stockport so I will definitely be coming back here. I see from the other pub reviews it has a beer garden which is awesome because Manchester has a total lack of those. Hooray for Hayfield!

When someone asks me to describe my happiest times over the past few years, many of them include…read morethis place! Now my mum and dad used to live down the road, but now they have moved it is more of a trip, but definitely worth it. Stella and Tom and their son Steve (this man has the deepest voice of anyone I've ever met) serve up a recipe for success if ever I've seen one. Have you ever longed for an old fashioned pub with great beer, traditional food, roaring fires, and a beer garden with a beautiful view....if so then this is the place that you have been looking for. Whether it's a great place to meet that special someone's parents, a warm place to rest your muddied boots after a long walk, somewhere to lounge in the sunshine whilst sipping a pint of Timothy Taylor's, or just a place to enjoy great British food; you MUST go here. Any criticism..... that it isn't nearer!

Very good food and a lovely waiter I believe was called William, fantastic service. Great friendly…read moreenvironment and the music was a perfect volume of being audible yet still being quiet enough for general conversation not to be ruined by it.

The Kings arm at grains barn, Saddleworth not far from Oldham town centre and the M62 motorway…read more This long established country pub with a real fire to fight of the cold in the winter months specialises in traditional dishes for all the family, with a daily specials board you can always guarantee good quality, tasty food. This is a pub me and my friends and family just keep coming back to, it's local and charm are hard to resist. A couple of my favourite dishes are the cheese and onion pie and the fish and chips, both really good value for money!

The Castle Hotel, in the peak district stands as the main hotel in the village of Castleton. The…read morebar is warm, inviting and friendly although it can often be difficult to find a seat as the bar becomes very busy with hikers and tourists. The meals are delicious, if a little expensive but are all home cooked with fresh local ingredients. The hotel restaurant is a great place to dine, very traditional and comfortable and the service is of a very high standard, it is a great place to drive out to on a warm summers evening. The rooms in the hotel itself are very comfortable, with jacuzzi's if requested and the view up to the castle is magnificent, if a little eerie at night when it is lit up.

This is a great wee pub, and it even has its own wee decking area out back to enjoy the sun!…read more Really good selection of real ales, craft beers and a few nice bottles beers too - they also offer food at a really good price. Very nice interior too and friendly staff too. Great place!

The MoCa Bar is actually more of a modern-style pub, not what you would normally call a "bar". It…read moreis bright and friendly, the decor simple but attractive, and it appeals more to the clientèle you would normally find in a traditional real ale pub. But since The Railway Hotel is under renovation, the The Boathouse has been turned into a veterinarian clinic and The Crown is just an average Spoon, you aren't left with too many options in the centre of Matlock. And the MoCa Bar is a nice pub indeed: It offers quite a healthy selection of hand-pumped real ales from many different small breweries (rotating), and it's centrally located. The staff are friendly and competent, the beers well-kept. It is rather small and can get quite busy on a weekend. Recommended for Matlock!

Great chippy. All freshly cooked…read more Good sized portions. Nice selection. Happily recommended.

Just called up to get some food at 8.50pm. Website says open till 10.00pm. Closing at 9.00. Nothing…read moreleft. No intention of putting themselves out for a customer. Won't be visiting again. Used to be a fantastic chippy. Don't know whether it's changed hands !!.

This is a very cosy bar/restaurant, which offers market fresh produce, prepared by professional…read morechefs. There is also, a selection of fine wines and traditional hand-pulled ales. Food is served all day: 12-9pm 364 days a year. Sunday lunch is served all day. There is a wide selection of food choices, to suit every taste and pocket. Parties & Celebrations are catered for, and most welcome. They also, do special offers and events, and you can even join 'The Tapas & Wine Club'. A great place to visit, on any occasion.