Local Food Guide - High Peak

Your guide to a selection 

of some of the wonderful, 

independent restaurants 

and foodie pubs across 

the High Peak 

BIRCH VALE • BUXTON • CASTLETON • CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH • CHINLEY 

COMBS • GLOSSOP • HAYFIELD • HOPE • NEW MILLS • WHALEY BRIDGE

BIRCH VALE 

Index 

Welcome to our 

new High Peak Local 

Food Guide 2022. 

The last two years have been very tough for the 

hospitality sector, with many restaurants and pubs 

feeling the brunt of the closures and restrictions. 

So - alongside all the grants and direct support 

we have offered – we have commissioned this 

fantastic Local Food Guide to give you just a taste of some of the 

wonderful independent restaurants and foodie pubs in the area. 

We hope it will tickle your taste buds and inspire you to get out and try 

something new – perhaps in other High Peak towns that you aren’t so 

familiar with - as well as reminding you of old favourites. 

All of the featured restaurants have received the highest review scores, 

achieved the best food hygiene ratings and have provided us with the 

information included. We recognise that there are many other great 

places to eat too which we didn’t have space to include – this guide 

could never be a directory of all places to eat – but we hope it whets 

your appetite as well as letting you know about the great quality and 

range of cuisines out there to encourage you to explore the local food 

scene. We need your help to support local businesses so that they not 

only survive but thrive! 

I am also really pleased that the Council is working with partners to help 

raise the profile of the hospitality industry through a new Peak District & 

Derbyshire Hospitality Charter which has been created in collaboration 

with local businesses and training providers and is delivering practical 

initiatives to help promote working in hospitality as a long-term, 

rewarding career choice. 

3 

4 

11 

13 

16 

19 

20 

23 

25 

26 

30 

Birch Vale 

Buxton 

Castleton 

Chapel-en-le-Frith 

Chinley 

Combs 

Glossop 

Hayfield 

Hope 

New Mills 

Whaley Bridge 

The Sycamore Inn 

The Sycamore Inn is a family business and has been run 

by Darren and Samantha Kimber for the last 7 years. 

Situated in the little village of Birch Vale and set in three 

acres of woodland with The Sett River running alongside, 

The Sycamore Inn is perfect for any weather. Their decked 

area is great on a sunny day to relax and watch the nearby 

countryside, whilst inside the two log fires provide a cosy 

atmosphere during colder days where you can unwind and 

enjoy a good selection of draft and bottled lagers, beers 

and real ales, or a selection of wines and spirits. 

The team at The Sycamore Inn pride themselves on good 

quality home-cooked food, with delicious meals served 

daily using only quality ingredients. Everything is cooked 

fresh which gives them the ability to cater for any dietary 

requirements and amend most dishes to be gluten or dairy 

free - there’s also a great vegan menu too. 

Signature Dish 

The Sycamore Inn 

Sycamore Road, 

Birch Vale SK22 1AB 

01663 743561 

thesycamoreinn.co.uk 

Opening times 

Wed - Fri: 4pm - 8pm 

Sat: 12 noon - 8:30pm 

Sun: 12 noon - 7pm 

High Peak is really gaining a reputation as a great foodie destination – 

which contributes in so many ways to the great place in which we live – 

so I would really urge you to get out there in 2022 and 

sample as many as you are able! 

Homemade Steak and Ale Pie. Slow-braised steak 

in real ale gravy encased in shortcrust pastry and 

served with a choice of potato, fresh vegetables 

and pan gravy. 

£13.00 

Councillor Damien Greenhalgh 

Deputy Leader & Executive Councillor for 

Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure. 

Disclaimer: The businesses invited to be highlighted in this guide were selected under an independent journalist approach following assessment of 

customer ratings on Google and Trip advisor (November 21) as well as achieving a registered hygiene score of 4 or 5. Only restaurants/pubs that 

are independent, open at time of selection and operate in the evenings are included. Not all restaurants/pubs invited to apply chose to take up the 

offer. The guide has sought to include businesses across High Peak Borough Council geography where they met above criteria and full discretion 

has been given to FIG to make an independent judgment around final selection. Any prices and opening times are correct at time of going to print. 

The Council accepts no liability for any inaccuracy and this guide should not be seen as making any recommendation of services, either in omission 

or selection of specific hospitality businesses. The guide is funded using Additional Restrictions Grant 3 funding and will be printed and distributed 

utilising the Welcome Back fund, with is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. If you have any questions or wish to contact 

the Council about this or any other matter, please contact regeneration@highpeak.gov.uk 

The local food guide - High Peak 3

BUXTON 

BUXTON 

Columbine 

Situated in the heart of Buxton, in an old Georgian town 

house, Columbine Restaurant has been in operation 

for 25 years. 

The team behind it - married couple Kim and Steve McNally 

- have created an intimate atmosphere over its two floors 

where they serve a range of modern British cuisine, and 

they do their best to use seasonal produce that has been 

raised and grown within the High Peak. 

Says Kim: “We’re really pleased to have made the move 

to Buxton over 20 years ago to run our own restaurant 

and raise our family. We have been delighted to have been 

supported by both residents and visitors, and now consider 

Buxton and Columbine Restaurant home.” 

Columbine Restaurant 

7 Hall Bank, Buxton, 

SK17 6EW 

01298 78752 

columbinerestaurant.co.uk 

Opening times 

Simply Thai 

2-3 Cavendish Circus, 

Buxton SK17 6AT 

01298 24471 

simplythaibuxton.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Sun: 

12 noon - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm 

Mon: 7pm - 10pm 

Tue: Closed 

Wed - Sat: 7pm - 10pm 

Sun: Closed 

Simply Thai 

Simply Thai has been serving authentic Thai food with a 

warm welcome for 17 years. 

Established in 2004 by Mim and Iain Keeling, Simply 

Thai prepares every dish from the very best ingredients 

including fresh herbs, spices and exotic vegetables sent 

every week from growers in Thailand. 


With a full menu with a range of exotic dishes to suit all 

diners, they also have a fantastic cocktail menu too. 

High Peak Lamb. You can always find High Peak lamb on the 

menu at Columbine Restaurant, be it roast rack, pan-fried 

cutlets, slow-cooked rump or even dry spiced. The lamb is 

supplied by local butcher, Mac Burnham of Chapel-en-le-Frith. 

£21.00 (approx.) 


Gaeng Kiew Gai (Green Curry). A very popular 

traditional, medium spicy green curry with chicken in 

coconut milk, including bamboo shoots, aubergines, 

courgettes, red peppers and sweet basil. 

£9.25 

4 The local food guide - High Peak The local food guide - High Peak 5

BUXTON 

53 Degrees North 

at Buxton Brewery Tap 

House and Cellar 

This exciting collaboration between 53 Degrees North 

and Buxton Brewery is open seven days a week, serving 

fresh local produce, great cask ales and craft beers, whilst 

offering free Wi-Fi and a warm welcome! 

It’s everything you’d expect from a rustic, alpine resort 

including bratwurst, schnitzel and baked camembert. It’s 

simple bistro food but it’s still a bit different from anything 

else available locally. 

The team use good quality ingredients and source produce 

locally where they can. And of course, there’s also a full wine 

and cocktail menu, proper coffee (and boozy coffees!) and 

of course a range of Buxton Brewery cast and keg beers to 

keep diners well hydrated. 

53 Degrees North at Buxton 

Brewery Tap House and Cellar 

The Old Court House, George Street, 

Buxton SK17 6AY 

01298 214085 

buxtonbrewery.co.uk/visit-us/tap-house 

Opening times 

Mon: 12 noon - 11pm 

Tue: 4pm - 11pm 

Wed - Sat: 12 noon - 11pm 

Sun: 12 noon - 10:30pm 

Q&A 

Matthew Blackwood, joint owner 

and director at 53 Degrees North 

at Buxton Brewery Tap House 

Q How has 2021 been for you? 


53 Board. A beautifully presented sharing platter including 

spiced houmous, tartiflette, salt beef brisket, pickles, 

smoked sausage, chorizo, olives, sourdough and frites. 

£14.95 

A. It’s been interesting and positive in lots of ways. 

In July we were offered the opportunity to relocate 

to Buxton Brewery’s premises which has given us 

lots more space to play. It enabled us to recover 

from lockdown quickly and has proved popular with 

customers old and new. We’ve kept the same alpine 

vibe; think cosiness, real fires, rosy cheeks and that 

apres-ski feeling our customers love and our fondu 

nights have been a huge hit over the winter months. 

Q So, who’s in the 53 Degree North team? 

A. My wife Emma and I run the business together. 

She’s the driving force operationally and I work 

behind the scenes to make sure everything else 

works like clockwork. Our different skill sets work 

well together and means the rest of team can focus 

on ensuring customers have a great experience. 

Generally, we have three people in the kitchen, six 

front-of-house and one running the cellar bar. All but 

one of the team live in Buxton. 

Q Do you have a signature dish? 

A. I’d have to say the ’53 Tartiflette’ a gorgeous 

combination of potatoes, streaky bacon and creamy 

Reblochon cheese sauce. The ultimate comfort food, 

we don’t dare take it off the menu. Our beef brisket 

plate is a firm favourite with customers too. 

Q What do you love most about your job? 

A. I think it has to be how gratifying it is to give 

customers an uplifting and enjoyable experience. It 

means so much because what we do at 53 Degrees 

North comes from the heart and with soul. 

Q What are your priorities for 2022? 

A. It must be looking after the wellbeing of the 53 

Degrees North team. The impact of covid has been 

so widespread and so unpredictable I think everyone 

has a responsibility to make sure the people we work 

with are OK. We’ve always prioritised the welfare of 

our staff but in the current conditions making sure 

they know this is a positive, safe, and accepting 

environment is more important than ever. 


BUXTON 

BUXTON 

St Moritz 

Sushi Kaji 

Despite being less than two years old, Sushi Kaji has 

already made a big impact on Buxton. 

With an eclectic menu of fresh sushi and hot Japanese 

cuisine, this cosy restaurant on Buxton’s High Street offers 

diners the chance to try traditional Japanese cuisine a lot 

closer to home. 

Sushi Kaji 

55 High Street, 

Buxton SK17 6HB 

01298 211958 

sushikaji.co.uk 

Opening times 

Tue - Thu: 11:30am - 3pm & 5pm - 9:30pm 

Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 3pm & 5pm - 10pm 


St Moritz has been bringing a little 

bit of the Alps to Buxton for over 10 

years and have a very well-established 

clientele of locals and visitors from afar. 

Situated in the heart of Buxton just a stone’s throw away 

from the Opera House and the newly renovated Crescent 

Hotel, the restaurant offers a relaxed ambience as you 

dine within an alpine cabin themed décor with a beautiful 

stained glass ceiling to complement the mezzanine floor. 

Their menu offers a mix of classic Italian cooking with 

modern creative dishes that the chefs have worked on over 

the years to develop with a choice to suit every palate. 

From the fresh fish of the day or handmade ravioli, diners 

are spoilt for choice. 

The kitchen uses only the best high-quality fresh 

ingredients from local suppliers which enables them to be 

flexible with customer needs. Whether you are vegetarian 

or vegan or suffer from specific allergies they can adjust 

many of the dishes as needed. There’s a well-stocked wine 

menu which you can order by the glass, carafe or by the 

bottle and this, coupled with the warm and knowledgeable 

service from the front of house team guarantees you a very 

enjoyable experience. 

St Moritz 

7 Cavendish Circus, 

Buxton SK17 6AT 

01298 22225 

stmoritzbuxton.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Wed: 5pm - 10pm 

Thu: 12 noon - 10pm 

Fri - Sat: 12 noon - 11pm 


From miso soup and yakitori skewers to start, to nigiri or 

uramaki sushi rolls, or even Japanese fried rice or katsu 

dishes for hungrier tummies, there’s a great selection to try. 


Kaji Umakashi. This 44-piece combo dish, ideal for 

2 people includes miso soup, mixed sashimi, mixed 

nigiri, uramaki, gunkan, noori maki and hot rolls. 

£44.95 


Ravioli Pesce Nero. Crab meat and sea 

bass with chilli and ginger stuffed in artisan 

homemade squid ink pasta. A real favourite 

with regular customers. 

£12.95 


BUXTON 

CASTLETON 

Bar Brasserie 

Bar Brasserie is a small family run French brasserie 

situated in Buxton. 

With over 30 years’ experience, the French owner is 

committed to offering only the best quality, traditional 

French food. 

Whether you want your favourite French dish or simply 

want to try something different for a special occasion or 

a romantic meal, you’ll want to ensure you visit The Bar 

Brasserie in Buxton. 

The Bar Brasserie 

Unit 2-5, The Old Courthouse, 

George Street, Buxton SK17 6AY 

01298 437024 

thebarbrasseriebuxton.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon: 5pm - 9:30pm 

Tue - Sun: 11am - 3pm & 5pm - 9:30pm 

1530 The Restaurant 

Cruck Barn, Cross Street, 

Castleton S33 8WH 

01433 621870 

1530therestaurant.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Tue: 4pm - 9pm 

Wed: 4pm - 9:30pm 

Thu: 12 noon - 9:30pm 

Fri - Sat: 12 noon - 10pm 


1530 The Restaurant 


Coq au Vin. A traditional French dish, chicken 

is slow-cooked on the bone, with lardons, 

mushroom, onion and red wine, and is served with 

lyonnaise and seasonal vegetables. 

£17.50 

Open as a restaurant since 2010, 1530 The Restaurant 

is an elegant and intimate venue, perfect for couples, 

friends and families to meet. 

The building underwent an extensive development previous 

to its opening as a restaurant (it was a bookshop before 

that) and - as its name suggests, dates back to 1530. 

With an appearance at the Good Food Awards for four 

years in a row, the team at 1530 deliver a traditional Italian 

menu along with an extensive wine menu to complement 

each dish. 


King Prawn Linguine. Fresh linguine with a creamy 

coriander sauce, crab, crayfish and prawns. 

£17.00 


CASTLETON 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 

The George Inn 

Built in 1543, The George is overlooked by Peveril Castle 

in Castleton, just off the main road on Castle Street 

opposite the church. 

Ideally situated with picturesque views of Mam Tor from 

the beer garden, you can also take in great views of the 

Peveril Castle from the patio whilst enjoying their menu of 

traditional pub grub. 

The long-established team (headed by John, Vicky 

and Jess) has been in place since 2018 and they offer a 

varied choice of traditional pub food from pies to freshly 

made pizzas, all of which are locally sourced and freshly 

prepared. Owner John says, “Come along to enjoy a 

friendly, bubbly atmosphere with great food and great 

beer- always advisable to book!” 

Diners also have the option of staying for breakfast at The 

George’s B&B accommodation - three rooms all with en 

suite shower, TV, mini fridge, hot drink making facilities, 

complimentary wine, water, and toiletries, finished nicely 

with a full English Breakfast the following morning. 


Traditional Sunday Roast. A selection of beef, pork, 

chicken or homemade nut roast served with roasted 

potatoes, mashed potatoes, honey-glazed parsnips and 

carrots, homemade Yorkshire pudding and stock gravy, 

with seasonal vegetables. 

From £11.95 

The George Inn 

Castle Street, 

Castleton S33 8WG 

01433 620238 

thegeorgecastleton.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Sat: 11am - 11pm 

Sun: 11am - 10pm 

Rems Café Bar 

and Restaurant 

Providing a unique dining experience, Rems Café Bar and 

Restaurant offers a range of tasty bar snacks throughout 

the day and a delicious tapas menu in the evening. Diners 

can enjoy an informal snack in the modern bar area or a 

more formal meal in the beautifully decorated restaurant. 

The tapas menu offers a superb variation of dishes to suit 

every palate, and it comes to your table not all at once, but 

dish-by-dish, allowing you to share and savour a range of 

different tastes. 

Including a selection of breads and olives, seafood, meat, 

vegetables and salads, there is also a different and varied 

specials board on offer every week. 

All food is cooked fresh to order and, wherever possible, 

they use locally sourced ingredients, including fresh 

vegetables and salad from Thomsons in Buxton and meat 

from Lomas Foods of Buxton. 

Rems Café Bar and Restaurant 

29 Market Street, 

Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0HP 

01298 816577 

rems-bar.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon: Closed 

Tues - Fri: 5pm - 8:30pm 

Sat: 12 noon - 2pm & 5pm - 8:30pm 



Pollo Marbella. Diced chicken breast 

cooked with paprika, chorizo, peppers, 

onions and white wine cream. 

£5.50 




Vecchia Italia 

Vecchia Italia was established over 32 years ago by 

Giovanni Marco Iaconis and his brother-in-law, Colin 

Macalister. 

Gio retired in 2019, and his son Salvatore took over 

managing the restaurant. Natalie, the chef, is from Sicily 

and with Gio coming from Calabria, the cuisine has a 

distinct Southern Italy / Sicilian flavour. 

Colin says, “It’s great carrying on this family tradition. The 

customers are not just our customers, they are our friends.” 

Vecchia Italia 


Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0HP 

01298 815121 

vecchiaitalia.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Tue: Closed 

Wed - Sun: 5:30pm - 10pm 

The Royal Bar 

& Grill 

The Royal Bar & Grill 


Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0HH 

01298 811771 

theroyalbarandgrill.com 

Opening times 

This popular Mediterranean restaurant tucked away in 

Chapel-en-le-Frith is a hit with locals and tourists alike. 

With an ‘arresting’ history (back in the 1800s, the building 

was used as a courthouse and a jail house), it is now home 

to roaring fires, comfortable dining areas and a cosy snug 

for larger parties. 

Mon - Tue: 4pm - 9pm 

Wed - Sat: 12 noon - 9pm 


Owner Kadir says, 

“Our main priority is 

keeping our customers 

happy with quality food.” 


Gamberoni Pepati. King prawns with tomato sauce, 

peppers, onions and chilli - just as fiery as Vesuvius! 

£7.90 


Chef Fillet. 10oz steak, served in a red wine 

sauce with an egg yolk cheese sauce on top. 

£22.95 


CHINLEY 

The Old Hall Inn 

Over the last decade, The Old Hall Inn has become a 

bustling, energetic pub and restaurant, with a reputation 

for great food and a well-stocked bar. 

Set within stunning countryside, this third-generation 

country pub - along with its sister pub, The Papermill Inn 

just across the road - has been serving an exciting mix of 

pub classics and daily specials, with their talented chefs 

bringing something new to the table every day. 

Says owner Dan, “With our amazing, passionate and talented 

team we have created something very special. The reward 

for us is the equally amazing and passionate customers that 

makes us what we are. A warm welcome awaits you.” 

The Old Hall Inn 

Whitehough, Chinley 

SK23 6EJ 

01663 750529 

old-hall-inn.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Tue: 12 noon - 11pm 

Wed: Closed 

Thu - Sun: 12 noon - 11pm 


Lamb Bourguignon Suet Pudding. Lamb shoulder from our 

chef’s farm at King Sterndale, cooked overnight with smoked 

pancetta, baby onions and chestnut mushrooms. Served with 

minted peas, triple cooked chips and a homemade lamb gravy. 

£16.00 

Q&A 

Dan Capper, Owner 

of The Old Hall Inn 

Q How would you describe the food at 

The Old Hall Inn? 

A. Honest, uncomplicated modern-British. We have 

eight chefs who work in creative collaboration with 

local suppliers to develop dishes that showcase the 

incredible local produce available here in the Peak 

District. And don’t forget the drink, we have around 

30 different local ales every week too! 

Q How often does the menu change? 

A. Because we focus on local produce, we tend to 

have a step change around four times a year with the 

seasons. But if a new ingredient becomes available, 

we’ll get it on the menu whatever time of year it is 

because we know it’ll taste incredible. 


A. Not really, although the steak and ale pudding 

does have its own reservation list! Honestly though, 

every dish on our menu gets our full attention. We 

also like to use the whole animal, so after our famous 

steak nights, the chefs find creative ways to use the 

rest of the cow in other dishes. 


A. The people. When I’m working I’m surrounded 

by customers at their happiest, their most relaxed 

and their most content. And then there’s The Old 

Hall Inn team. For young people they get a lot of 

responsibility quickly so it’s my job to support them 

and make sure they work in a positive environment. 

All our chefs get three nights off a week which is 

unusual in our industry, but it is vital to their personal 

wellbeing and team morale. 

Q What did you do during the lockdowns? 

A. I realised we needed to use the situation to our 

advantage and do things we couldn’t easily do 

when we were open for business. Early on I worked 

overnight ripping out the bar and since then we have 

improved and expanded the space in both venues. 

Q What are your plans for 2022 

A. The Paper Mill is a real focus for us as it’s more 

experimental. The pop up nights there enable them 

to try out new ingredients and ideas and those 

that work often find their way over to The Old Hall 

Inn. All our staff work across both venues and that 

means exciting cross-fertilisation of ideas. We’ll 

also continue to develop the technology we use to 

improve the customer experience, taking what we 

learned during covid restrictions and incorporating 

them into business. 


CHINLEY 

COMBS 

The Lamb Inn 

On a scenic road between Chinley and Hayfield is the 

historic 18th-century Lamb Inn that has been owned by the 

Asquith family for 15 years, is nestled in a sheltered hollow. 

This is the sort of venue you can while away an afternoon 

in, and it has everything a great country pub should: real 

ales, fine wine, low-beamed ceilings, candles, wood burning 

stoves and art hanging on stone walls. There are plenty of 

quaint cosy areas to dine in and even the antique-furnished 

Oak Room, which provides an intimate space for up to 

eight diners. An extensive patio area for dining in fine 

weather and a log burner in the winter make this place an 

inn for all seasons. 

The kitchen at The Lamb Inn operates a menu that blends 

the best of traditional British and modern European 

fare. The menu changes monthly and the four chefs are 

committed to using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local 

suppliers. You might see the likes of Braised Beef Cheeks or 

Pan-Fried Mackerel to start, followed by Pan-Roasted Duck 

Breast and Confit Duck Leg, or Seabass Fillet and Tempura 

King Prawns. Or even ‘The Chinley Beast’ a 32oz T-Bone 

Steak. There are also plenty of vegetarian and vegan 

options to choose from too. 

The Lamb Inn 

Hayfield Road, 

Chinley SK23 6AL 

01663 750519 

goodfoodpeakdistrict.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Fri: 12 noon - 2:15pm & 5:30pm - 9pm 

Sat: 12 noon - 9pm 


The Beehive Inn 

Located in the tranquil heart of the picturesque village 

of Combs, with beautiful views of surrounding fells, a 

friendly and welcoming atmosphere can always be found 

at the Beehive Inn. 

At the Beehive, owner Stefan and the team pride 

themselves on using the very best local ingredients, serving 

an extensive range of fresh home cooked food, traditional 

cask ales, and a selection of wines for all occasions. 

With roaring log fires in the winter and beautiful floral 

displays in the summer, nothing is too much trouble to 

satisfy thirsty and hungry guests! And with an everchanging 

specials board which takes advantage of only 

the best local seasonal ingredients, from breakfast right up 

until dinner, you can be sure of a delicious meal whatever 

the time of day. 

The Beehive Inn 

Combs SK23 9UT 

01298 812758 

thebeehivein.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Sun: 9am til late 


Lamb Henry. Three-hour slow roasted shoulder of Derbyshire lamb, 

served with mashed potatoes, seasonal veg and minty gravy 

£17.00 


Chargrilled Chicken Breast. Chargrilled chicken breast 

stacked with roasted flat mushroom and crispy bacon, 

with a chive cream sauce. 

£15.50 


GLOSSOP 

GLOSSOP 

Hyssop 

Hyssop is a friendly neighbourhood restaurant based in the 

heart of Glossop’s High Street. Started as a pop-up venture 

in 2018, it hosted tasting menu evenings in coffee shops 

and wine bars before landing its first residency renting a 

small kitchen in a pub in Old Glossop. 

By 2019, Hyssop found its home at 54 High Street West in 

Glossop and has gone from strength to strength securing its 

place in Glossop’s foodie scene. 

Head Chef Paul Sykes has previously worked alongside the 

likes of Simon Rogan, Michael Caines and Gordon Ramsay 

before pursuing his dream of opening a restaurant of his 

own. Paul draws inspiration from foods from all over the 

world and has created an ever-changing small plates menu 

showcasing his skills and passion for the industry. 

Says Paul, “Opening a restaurant has always been a dream of 

mine, and Hyssop has been an amazing journey. I can’t wait 

for what future projects we have lined up. Our passion for 

quality and local, seasonal produce has always been at the 

forefront of our vision and being in Glossop has enabled this.” 

Hyssop Restaurant & Bar 

54 High Street West, 

Glossop SK13 8BH 

01457 861054 

hyssopglossop.co.uk 

Opening times 

Casa D’Italia 

On the outskirts of Glossop is where you’ll find Casa 

D’Italia, a quality restaurant offering a well-rounded, 

genuine Italian dining experience. 

Casa D’ Italia 

1 Charlestown Road, 

Glossop SK13 8LF 

01457 744177 

casaditalia.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon - Fri: 5:30pm - 10:30pm 

Sat: 5pm - 10pm 

Sun: 4pm - 9pm 


Wed - Sat: 4:30pm - 12 midnight 

Sun: Closed 

With a menu offering exclusive à la carte dining, they pride 

themselves on authentic Italian cooking, using only the finest 

ingredients, and diners are encouraged to take their time 

with the extensive, varied and quintessentially Italian menu. 

The friendly and experienced staff will ensure that you get 

the very best service available and are always on hand to 

offer advice on the meals or their cocktail menu! Owner, 

Vullnet, says, “Good restaurant design is about achieving 

equilibrium between the food, service and design and we 

are delighted to have achieved so in the past 7 years.” 

As featured in 

The Good 

Food Guide 


Poached Cod with Butter Curry. Tandoori 

cod cheek served with onion bhaji. 

£12.00 


GLOSSOP 

HAYFIELD 

The Pack Horse 

Queen Spice 

Queen Spice 

1 Shepley Street, 1st Floor, 

Above The Queens Arms Pub, 

Old Glossop SK13 7RZ 

01457 867723 

Opening times 

Mon: 5:30pm - 11pm 

Tue: Closed 

Wed - Sat: 5:30pm - 11.30pm 

Sun: 5pm - 10pm 

Luke Payne and Emma Daniels took over the running of 

The Pack Horse in 2016. Situated at the foot of Kinder 

Scout in Hayfield, the Derbyshire stone pub was first 

recorded on the site in 1799 and has ties to the Kinder 

Mass Trespass of 1932. The pub provides leaflets of local 

walks that start and finish at the pub, ideal for those 

looking to make a day of their visit. 

Self-taught chef Luke devises a daily-changing menu that 

focuses on seasonal British produce, with everything from 

bread to ice cream made in-house. Highlights include 

diver scallops with celeriac, venison and pickled walnut 

wellington, and salted caramel custard tart. 

Emma and her front of house team provide four real ales 

from local breweries, with the pub featuring in the 2022 

good beer guide. A seasonal cocktail menu is also available, 

with ingredients crossing over between bar and kitchen. 

Says Luke, “Our vision with The Pack Horse has always been 

to maintain the feeling of a community pub - everyone 

welcome to sit and drink at the bar and enjoy some snacks, 

but also to serve incredible food. Quality local and British 

ingredients, innovative yet accessible, rustic cookery driven 

by real passion.” 

As featured in 

The Michelin 

GUIDE 

The Pack Horse 

Market Street, Hayfield 

SK22 2EP 

01663 749126 

thepackhorsehayfield.uk 

Opening times 


Wed: 5pm - 9pm 

Thu - Fri: 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 9pm 

Sat: 12 noon - 9pm 


Did you know India is rightly called ‘The Land of Spices’ 

as no other country in the world produces as many 

varieties of spices as India. 

Owner/Manager of Queen Spice, Abdul Hakim, and his 

team, welcome diners from all around the High Peak to 

their authentic Indian restaurant serving traditional dishes 

to suit all palates. 

Established in 2015, as well as the restaurant, the Queen 

Spice also offers a takeaway service where diners can have 

their food delivered or collect it themselves 

from the premises which sits above the 

Queens Arms pub. Abdul says, “You are 

guaranteed a wonderful ‘journey of discovery’ 

and it’s one that you will want to repeat.” 



Queens Special. Long strips of chicken, this hot and 

sour dish comes with spring onions and red peppers 

and is stir fried with fresh lime and chilli sauce. 

£11.95 

The Manchester Egg. Taking the concept of the ultimate 

bar snack and combining a local twist steeped in tradition. 

A soft boiled, pickled egg is encased in black pudding and 

sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep fried just 

enough to crisp the coating but keep the egg yolk runny. 

£7.00 


HAYFIELD 

HOPE 

Colosseo Italian 

Bar & Restaurant 

In a building reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome, 

Hayfield’s Colosseo Italian Bar and Restaurant brings you 

a taste of Italy but much closer to home. 

Their varied menu of pastas, pizzas, calzones, and mains 

such as veal, chicken and fish dishes all carry an authentic 

Italian flavour, and their impressive open plan, well-lit 

restaurant is a great space for celebrations - which their 

cocktail menu is a fantastic accompaniment to! 

Colosseo Italian Bar 

and Restaurant 

1 Steeple End Fold, 

Hayfield SK22 2JD 

01663 744177 

colosseo-ristorante.co.uk 

Opening times 

Curry Cabin 

10 Castleton Road, 

Hope Valley S33 6RD 

01433 623203 

currycabin.co.uk 

Opening times 

Mon: Closed 

Tue: 5pm - 10:30pm 

Wed - Thu: 5pm - 10pm 

Fri: 5pm - 10:30pm 

Sat: 3pm - 10:30pm 

Sun: 2pm - 10:30pm 


Pan-fried King Prawns. Cooked with lemon sauce, a touch 

of chilli and garlic and served with a slice of homemade 

bread, this starter is a great way to kick off your Italian 

dining experience. 

£8.95 

Curry Cabin 

From humble beginnings starting out as a 

takeaway only service back in 2009, the 

Hope Valley’s Curry Cabin has grown and 

grown. It opened its first 16-seater dine in 

premises in 2019 and, after taking over the 

premises next door, now has space for up 

to 40 diners in the contemporary yet cosy 

Kashmiri restaurant. 

Manager Sal believes cooking is an art that comes 

straight from the heart. Just like all passions in 

life - it takes a little effort, and a lot of inspiration. 

The joy cooking gives you 

comes from experimenting, 

transforming and ultimately 

creating something new. 

Located in the heart of 

Hope, boasting tremendous 

views of the Peaks, here you 

can indulge in an authentic 

Kashmiri meal, and with the 

choice to dine in the restaurant 

or take away, your service will 

always remain first class. 

Fri - Sat: 5pm - 12 midnight 

Sun - Thu: 5pm - 11pm 


Sultani Special. This combination of lamb, mushrooms 

and potatoes is cooked with green chillies, garlic and 

ginger, and garnished with fresh coriander. 

£8.95 


NEW MILLS 

NEW MILLS 

The Shrub Club 

Pack Horse Inn 

The Shrub Club started as a pipe dream back in 2017 by 

Matt and Jaki Hurst. Their idea took two-years to develop 

and in the summer of 2019, they discovered Torr Vale Mill 

and realised they had finally found their venue. 

A warm welcome awaits everyone at the Pack Horse Inn, 

nestled in the hills above New Mills on the edge of the 

Peak District and offering 12 quality 4-star accredited 

en-suite bedrooms. 

Work began in earnest in November 2019 and the bar 

opened on December 20th, 2019, with things going from 

strength to strength ever since. 

The Shrub Club showcases an eclectic tapas menu created 

from locally sourced meat from farms and butchers in the 

High Peak. With delightfully crafted small plates of food 

and outstanding burgers plus incredibly complex original 

cocktails, lager served in frozen glasses, locally brewed beer 

and cider, their outdoor terrace overlooking the Torr Ravine 

offers a wonderful way to relax. 

As avid fans of live music, Matt and Jaki regularly have 

live bands playing in the evenings, along with tastings 

delivered by brand reps, because, well, who doesn’t 

love a free sample? 

The Shrub Club 

Torr Vale Mill, Torrvale Road, 

New Mills SK22 3HS 

01663 764735 

theshrub.club 

Opening times 

Mon - Sun: 10am - 11pm 

This family ran pub of over 40 years is full of traditional 

character that everyone likes to see, boasting two log fires 

in the cosy bar area with the addition of a dining room for a 

more formal feel. 

Outside there is a large, landscaped seating and dining area 

which seats up to 200 people, perfect for al fresco dining 

on those summer days. 

Fine hand-pulled real ales complement the excellently 

prepared food which, where possible, is sourced locally. 

Catering for all tastes and appetites from a tasty sandwich 

in the bar to a formal meal in the dining room, the Pack 

Horse Inn also offers delicious daily specials. Owner and 

proprietor, Mark Crossland, says, “I am very proud of 

everything we have achieved at the Pack Horse Inn over the 

41 years of us being here.” 

Pack Horse Inn 

Mellor Road, New Mills 

SK22 4QQ 

01663 742365 

packhorseinn.co.uk 


Opening times 

Lamb Henry. A quarter shoulder joint of High Peak 

lamb, slow roasted for six hours with minted gravy 

and served with a selection of seasonal vegetables 

and your choice of potatoes. 

£15.50 

Mon - Sat: 12 noon - 9pm 



Braised Beef Short Rib. The beef is sourced from a farm in 

Chinley and it’s served with pomme puree, sauteed carrot, 

green beans and a port and cranberry jus. This delightful 

small plate showcases the best of High Peak produce, 

namely the Aberdeen Angus Beef. 

£10.95 


NEW MILLS 

A Tavola 

A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana is the third restaurant 

opened by award-winning chef Alessio Muccio. 

The menu includes a wide range of vegetarian, vegan and 

gluten-free dishes including their own homemade dairyfree 

pasta for an authentic Sicilian taste. 

The gelato is made by Salvo Coluccio - a third generation 

Sicilian gelato maker - using local milk - and they have a 

fully-stocked deli with the best quality Sicilian cured meats 

including salami from the wild black pig of Nebrodi. 

A Tavola also has a great kid’s menu which offers pizza, fresh 

pasta, Sicilian sausage and homemade meatballs, with two 

scoops of homemade gelato or sorbet for dessert. 

A Tavola 

67 Albion Road, 

New Mills SK22 3EY 

07478 743293 

atavolanewmills.co.uk 

Opening times 

Q&A 

Alessio Muccio, Owner and Head 

Chef at A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana 


Sun - Mon: Closed 

Tue - Thu: 4pm - 11pm 

Fri - Sat: 1pm - 11pm 

Bucatini Chi Sardi. An intoxicating ancient dish influenced by 

the Arabs. Long, thick pasta straws in a very fragrant sauce of 

fresh sardines, anchovies, onions, Sicilian wild fennel, saffron, raisins 

and pine nuts. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs and fresh dill. 

£17.50 

Q How would you describe the food at A Tavola? 

A. It is traditional, authentic Sicilian food. We source 

many of our ingredients from Sicily and every dish 

on our menu is a blend of family recipes and my 

own creations. I grew up in rural Sicily near Palermo 

so there’s a big emphasis on woodland ingredients 

and game. Our wine is not just made from Sicilian 

grapes but produced there too which makes a huge 

difference. A Tavola is a glimpse of Sicily in 

the High Peak. 

Q How did a Sicilian restaurant come to be 

in New Mills? 

A. When the lease on our premises in Reddish came 

to an end, we had to look for a new home. With 

its beautiful location, strong transport links and 

increasing popularity, New Mills was the ideal location. 

The community here has been extremely welcoming, 

and we’ve developed great relationships with local 

suppliers for fresh ingredients; our homemade ice 

cream is made with milk from Wild’s Dairy and the 

vine tomatoes I get from Darren’s Fruit & Veg are 

the best I’ve tasted outside of Italy. We prefer local 

suppliers because it means the quality and freshness 

is just like it would be in a Sicilian kitchen. 

Q Who’s in the A Tavola team? 

A. We have five people in the kitchen and five front 

of house. They’re all family or close friends who have 

worked with me for many years including Francesco 

Rizzo who makes all our delicious pastries and cakes 

and Salvo Coluccio who makes our pasta fresh every 

day, using his family’s traditional Sicilian recipe. 


A. For me, I’d have to say Pasta con le Sarde - pasta 

with sardines and a wild fennel pesto. In Sicily you’d 

have this dish at least once a week, often on a Sunday. 


A. Being creative with food. My mother taught me 

to cook at a very young age and later I worked in 

my brother’s restaurant and loved learning new 

techniques. I was one of five boys and we’re all 

involved in hospitality in one way or another, one is 

a wine importer, another a chef and business owner 

and we all share a passion for Sicilian food! 

Q What have you got planned for 2022? 

A. We’re opening the upstairs space for events, 

and we’ve already taken our first wedding booking 

for June 2022. In time we hope to develop the 

outside space as well, but we’ll do it at a pace that’s 

sustainable so that’s more likely to be 2023. Our new 

location in the heart of the High Peak has so much 

potential I’m excited for the next stage in our journey. 


WHALEY BRIDGE 

Baileys 

Restaurant 

and Bar 

Baileys Restaurant and Bar 


Whaley Bridge SK23 7AA 

01663 734612 

baileysrestaurant.co.uk 

Opening times 

Sun - Tue: Closed 

Wed - Sat: 5pm - 10:30pm 

Peak District 

& Derbyshire 

Hospitality 

Charter 

Established in March 2017, Baileys is a small patron-chef 

restaurant and bar in Whaley Bridge. It has continued 

to adapt and evolve, but always maintained its ethos of 

offering high quality food and drinks served in a relaxed 

and casual atmosphere. 

Being family run, it is all hands on deck for owners Dave, 

Steven and Tim. Between them, they ensure the quality of 

the food and service is maintained to a high standard, yet 

despite an extensive menu, the food is prepared to order 

and where possible, locally sourced ingredients are used. 

Steaks are one of the most popular choices with the beef, 

lamb, pork and chicken all sourced from within a twenty mile 

radius, supplied by the family butcher. 

In 2020, Baileys introduced a number of exotic meats 

and fish. Kangaroo fillet and marlin steak have found a 

permanent spot on the menu, and you can often find 

crocodile, wahoo or buffalo as one of the specials on offer. 


Kangaroo Fillet. Currently the most popular dish, 8oz of soft 

fillet steak is best served rare and accompanied by Cafe de Paris 

butter, cherry tomatoes, field mushroom and triple cooked chips. 

£20.00 

The Peak District & Derbyshire Hospitality 

Charter has been created in collaboration 

with local businesses and training providers 

to provide a collective voice, raise the 

profile of the sector and advocate working in 

hospitality as a long-term career choice. 

The Charter has been created to help dispel beliefs 

that those working in hospitality suffer ‘long hours 

for little pay’ and instead highlight the benefits of 

being part of such a vibrant industry. 

Inspired by similar industry initiatives such as the 

People 1st Hospitality Commitment and the 2020 

Hoteliers Charter, it is hoped the Peak District & 

Derbyshire Hospitality Charter will help to provide 

part of the solution to the ongoing hospitality 

recruitment crisis. Signing up to the Peak District 

& Derbyshire Hospitality Charter means businesses 

will make a series of commitments to their 

employees, which include providing a positive work 

environment, supporting training and development, 

offering competitive salaries and taking care of 

employees’ mental health and wellbeing – and 

showcases them as a great local employer. 

Find out more or sign up your business here 

www.visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/businesssupport/a-great-place-to-work 

/hospitality-charter 


Thank you to everyone in the High Peak for 

your continued support in these challenging times 

Designed by www.fig.agency

Local Food Guide - High Peak

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?