White Lion Starkholmes

Head out towards Starkholmes and you'll find yourself in proper Peak District pub territory. The White Lion sits on the road like it's been there forever, the kind of place where regulars have their spots and newcomers get a genuine welcome. You're looking at a traditional boozer that takes its real ales seriously and doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. The food's straightforward—the sort of thing that actually tastes good when you're halfway through a walk or just fancying a proper meal with your drink.