Surprised to read reviews of warm welcome and coal fires - we went Tuesday evening in rain and wind and it was too cold in the pub for my wife to even take her coat off, there were no fires . The food is very expensive for very mediocre quality (£10.95 for steak & ale pie!). The landlord was holding court to a bunch of locals at the bar and swearing loudly. At the end of the evening he gave us a flyer saying they had taken over the Cragrats Brasserie - on this showing it will be closed in weeks.
Weedywoman
1st November 2008. We visited this pub yesterday, and were very pleasantly surprised - both by the atmosphere, warmth and cosiness (open fires) and also by the very good selection of food. Perhaps a little more expensive that the average - e.g.£3.95 for soup - but a menu that offers some unusual choices - venison, salmon en papillote with ginger and onions (and cooked in greaseproof paper!!). Wonderful crunchy home made chips and well cooked vegetables. My husband said the Guinness was first class. We had prompt and efficient service and will definitely return. Our journey from Glossop over to Holmfirth was a lovely day out with stunning scenery, probably even better in the summer!
Jonty
Fantastic location, welcoming coal fires, great atmosphere, great food & drink. What more can i say...
chaps
Relaxing friendly pub with excellent food and ambience, would highly recommend, excellent bitters and roaring coal fire what else do you need?
Proplegs
We called in as we were passing and were welcomed. Coal fire! The grub was excellent. The Theakstons bitter was ambrosia.