Old Club House

You'll find yourself on Water Street, not far from the Market Place, pushing through the doors of a pub that's been keeping Buxton company for years. The Old Club House does the fundamentals well: there's a genuine local crowd, the kind of place where regulars occupy the same stools and staff know what you're drinking before you ask. It's unpretentious in the best way—no frills, no nonsense, just a proper boozer with real ales on tap and pub grub that doesn't embarrass itself. Whether you're after a quick pint or something to eat, this is the sort of spot that rewards repeat visits because it never tries too hard.