The Farmacy Real Ale Bar

You'll find yourself on Smedley Street in the heart of Matlock, pushing through the door of a place that feels like it's been pulling pints for decades (even if it hasn't). The Farmacy isn't trying to be cool or Instagram-worthy—it's just genuinely good at what it does. Walk in and you're met with the kind of bar where regulars have their spots, the till's got character, and the real ales on rotation actually mean something to the people serving them. It's the sort of place where you can ask what's good today and get an answer that's actually useful, not just a shrug.