Best Gastropubs in Derbyshire

In total, there are 13 award winning gastropubs in Derbyshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Derbyshire? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in Derbyshire is The Bulls Head in Chesterfield (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Mark Aisthorpe serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Bulls Head currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no gastropubs holding a Michelin Star in Derbyshire, however there are 3 gastropubs holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 11 listed AA Rosette gastropubs in Derbyshire consisting of 1 gastropub holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 gastropubs holding 2 AA Rosettes and 6 gastropubs holding 1 AA Rosette.

Derbyshire sits at the heart of some of Englands most atmospheric countryside, and its pub culture reflects centuries of rural hospitality shaped by farming communities, market towns, and old coaching routes. The county has long been known for its hearty fare, once built around local game, Derbyshire oatcakes, and robust meat pies designed to refuel workers on the moors. Many of the regions historic inns still carry that tradition, but with a modern flourish that makes Derbyshire a magnet for lovers of gastropubs. Places such as The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley or The Prince of Wales in Baslow serve dishes that celebrate local produce while maintaining the honest, rustic character expected of a Peak District pub. In recent years, pubs here have refined their menus without losing their sense of place. The Pack Horse in Little Longstone has become quietly famous for its seasonal cooking and commitment to real ales, while The Peacock at Rowsley blends centuries old coaching inn heritage with elegantly executed food. What ties these establishments together is a long standing local pride in ingredients drawn from nearby estates, farms, and dairies. Whether tucked into a stone village or perched beside rolling hills, Derbyshires food focused pubs offer a rare combination of history, warmth, and serious culinary ambition.