The Castle

Yummy fish finger sandwiches — just a little too much bread for my taste.
I’ve visited a few times following a walk or a run in the peaks. Today was a run and I was starving hungry and ready for a big feed. I was not disappointed — the fish finger sandwich was huge and came with great salt and pepper fries. I did leave some of the granary roll as it was just a bit much for me.
The staff are always friendly, and there is an excellent range of beers. There are some good sunny, quiet outdoor seating spots and muddy boots and dogs are welcome. It does have a bit of a chain feel to it, however it’s not really an issue as the location, food and beer are great.

This is a huge pub in a town with loads of character and other pubs. It reminded me of a chain pub, which I think it may be. It was nice enough but there are other pubs with better character just a minute or two walk away.

My favorites: Ham leek & chicken pie with chips, goat cheese with onion marmalade, pint of doom bar.
The pub and hotel are perfectly situated on a quiet street in the centre of town near the caverns and walking trails. I stayed in the inn, the room was great and very affordable. The rate included a complimentary breakfast.
I can’t say enough good things about the staff. Super friendly and welcoming. Been back 3 times and hopefully many more visits to come.
They should replace the broken board games to occupy the kids but other than that its perfect.

This cosy pub has excellent food, we ate lunch here and was very impressed with the food quality.

Now any visit to the Peak District really should involve a visit to Castleton. Mam Tor (a large hill with an impressive landslide and spectacular views), three caverns (one with a boat ride!) and a castle. The Castle Pub sits… rather as you’d expect directly at the base of the hill from the actual Castle. Smack in the middle of all the walk routes for the area, a 2 minute walk from the most impressive of the caverns and a 2 minute drive (or a ten minute uphill walk) from Mam Torr.
Now as to the pub, parking is costly as the nearest spaces are the «£4 for as many hours» cavern parking, but if you don’t mine the walk theres free parking on the outskirts of town. You’ll arrive at a pub with a huge amount of outside seating (the thing that sold me to it initially, over it nearest neighbours. When the temperature dipped a bit (as its want to in april) we headed inside. The pub is remarkably intimate despite its size, lots of side rooms warmed by real wood fires and enclosed in old fashioned dark wood beams. The food, delivered swiftly despite the busy bar was spectacular (though perhaps on the pricey side for the nicest options on the menu). The portions were of a good size and everything was delicious. We felt content to lounge by the fire long after our meal without being hurried along.
I went away very full and very happy with the quality of service. In fact had i been on more than a day trip i could even have stayed, the pub runs an inn with private lounge areas for residents as well !! The only advice i think i owe it to readers to give is don’t go eating there if you want to go climbing after, they will fill you with food and good ale and you won’t ever want to leave!

The Castle Hotel at Castleton dates from the 17 century and was once a coaching inn. The interior is all ’ olde worlde’ with beams and lovely flagstone floors. It is supposedly haunted! But while we have never stayed here we always call in for a pint of wonderful Real Ale — a must after a walk round these parts!
It has a good range of food from sandwiches to filling sunday lunches.
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This warm and cosy pub is a great place to finish off a long walk in Castleton. Mam tor from peveril castle is about a 3 hour walk and has some beautiful views.
The castle is owned by vintage inns so dont expect the food to be fantastic but it’s relaible and you know what your getting.
The service is good and the fires are usually roaring during the winter months and has a very cosy feel.