The Gate Inn

Head up to The Knoll and you'll find yourself in proper Peak District territory—the kind of place where locals actually outnumber tourists, which says something. The Gate Inn sits perched with views across the valley, and whether you're nursing a pint of something interesting or tucking into a pie that doesn't taste like it came from a factory, there's a genuine warmth here. It's the sort of pub where the real ales rotate with actual thought, the staff know their regulars by name, and the food hits that sweet spot between unpretentious and actually done well.