The Star Inn.

You'll find yourself in a traditional Peak District pub that feels genuinely lived-in rather than staged for visitors. The Star sits on Tideswell's main drag, a village that's quietly confident about its limestone architecture and doesn't need to shout about it. Inside, there's real ale on tap, decent pub grub that doesn't pretend to be something it's not, and the kind of crowd that comes for a pint mid-week and stays for two. The ratings speak for themselves—over 500 reviews at 4.8 stars means this place has earned its reputation through consistency, not Instagram appeal.