The Bear Inn

We came here as a family for Mother’s Day, the service was brilliant & very friendly staff. We ordered a Sunday lunch and it was the best one I have had for a long time! Beef was cooked perfectly, lots of choice of veg, homemade Yorkshire puddings & good portions! I will definitely be going back.

This old guest house pub is a must place to visit whether you’re visiting Derbyshire or you live close by. It is full of charm with fabulous food . The menu is varied with game , pies, chicken and veggie options . Our meal is the best we’ve had in years , cooked fresh and full of flavour . The staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you .

I wanted a few days of peace on my own in a familiar area, where I was 'looked after'. The Bear fufilled all those wishes. The beautiful rustic charm of this long-historied building was delightful and clearly popular with local people and families, who found their food needs amply catered for. I loved the individual decor of my bedroom. Chris, managing The Bear, was friendly and helpful, as was everyone I met who worked there. The breakfasts were excellent and kept me going for the 2 days of walking I had planned. All the food was really good, of a high standard without being expensive. I enjoyed comfortable evenings tucked into a cosy corner, taking in the atmosphere while 'doing my own thing' sipping a good wine. I have recommended The Bear to friends and will return myself.

Hadn't been to this pub before. We were passing and needed some lunch on a Monday lunchtime and found this. How superb it was. Absolutely delicious food. I had the ox cheek with mash and it was so nicely cooked and full of flavour. We will definitely come back for food again. Nice service and warm fires too for a chilly February.

Stayed two nights for a family Christmas nearby. Staff in pub attentive, friendly nothing too much trouble. Accommodation in a modern cottage opposite pub was superb, including little kitchenette and nice bedroom and sofa bed for teenager. Great experience. We will be back. They were especially understanding as I needed to cancel Christmas Eve booking as I was poorly and they let me add the day to Boxing Day night instead. Some places would have been less understanding. x

Fantastic Meal at The Bear Inn. Attentive staff, great food and open fires on a misty evening in November, perfect. We had Walter the Dachshund with us and he was made welcome so all good. I selected from the specials and was not disappointed, better half from the standard menu with a few dietary requirements that the staff were happy to accommodate.