The Barley Mow

Walk down Saltergate and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that doesn't need to shout about itself. The Barley Mow is the sort of place where regulars have their spots, the bar staff know what you drink, and the atmosphere feels earned rather than manufactured. You're looking at genuine pub fare, proper cask ales, and an unpretentious vibe that's increasingly rare in town centre Chesterfield. It's the pub you'd recommend to mates visiting from out of town—not because it's flashy, but because it's exactly what a good local should be.