Monsal Head Hotel & Bar

You're climbing up to Monsal Head on the trail itself, and suddenly the landscape opens up. The hotel sits right there, perched above one of the Peak's most dramatic valleys, and the bar and restaurant make the most of it—floor-to-ceiling windows that make you feel like you're dining in the sky. It's the kind of place where locals actually come for a proper meal, not just a quick stop. The food is contemporary British done right, nothing fussy, and the bar's stocked with decent ales and spirits. Whether you're tackling the Monsal Trail on foot or driving up for lunch, this feels like the logical place to land.