The Pack Horse Hayfield

This was a fab trip to Hayfield. We booked in for Sunday dinner with our 2 year old dog. We felt welcome, atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food was absolutely delicious, we had scallops, trout, lamb as a main and 2 desserts and everything was fab. No complaints. The gravy in particular that came with the lamb was 10/10. Would recommend the old fashioned if you like cocktails. Service was attentive, non intrusive, warm and no complaints here either. If I was to be really picky I’d caution that the toilets are a shared space. So there are separate toilets for men and women with a communal sink to wash hands. This doesn’t bother me but I know a couple of friends and family members who would be put off. For 7 dishes (1 snack, 2 starters, main, desserts) and a drink each (cocktail and beer) it came to approximately £130 - so while expensive we loved it and would recommend it.

Loved everything about this place. Usually when you go to a restaurant or a pub which has been in Michelin guide it's difficult to get in as walk-ins. This pub is different as it has a separate area for walk-ins and they serve limited food to them as well. So if you have spontaneously decided to go, don't hesitate. The staff is very friendly and efficient. Service is fast and appropriate. Once there do try Manchester eggs, white bait fishes and chips. The food is exquisite and something which you miss when you are in city centre. The vibe is this place is chill and relaxing.

Absolutely exceptional in every way. We decided to try the lamb kofta, leeks and then the cote de boeuf. The tastes were so good. Highly recommend the cote de boeuf as a treat. I have lived fairly local to this pub for a number of years and heard great reviews. I just wish I had visited before now. Top class Gastropub food.

Had a great experience. Cozy place with an open kitchen. Tried the 3 course menu and everything was superb.

A superb meal at one of our favourite gastro pubs and definitely deserves to be in the Michelin Guide for Good Food. We stopped for lunch after a walk around the nearby Kinder Reservoir and had booked ahead as it was a busy sunny day in the Peak District. We've been before and had another excellent meal as a couple, I have been here before while walking/hiking with friends. The shin beef pie with blue was amazing and whenever I have been here I have also had the Manchester Eggs which are amazing. Definitely recommend The Pack Horse in Hayfield whenever you can get there.

Thankfully my friend who I went with insisted in that we visited here. I didn't do any research or check the menu. Wow wow wow. Totally amazed at the excellence of the full experience. Stunning and quaint inside, met with homely and warming service by everyone. To then be presented with beautiful and exemplary food really surpassed expectations. I'm still thinking about some of the flavours and quality of the food.

Get yourselves here immediately! Came here to celebrate a birthday and it's now #1 on my list of favourite dining experiences. It's a really cosy, friendly and atmospheric pub. The staff were attentive and just genuinely really lovely. The food was exceptional and everything blew our minds. Really good list of booze too - we fully dipped our bread with everything, but it doesn't have to be a dear do. We honestly cannot wait to return, we've already told our friends and family!!

I was so excited about the presentation and how good the food looked I forgot to take pictures of it. Yes, this is an indication of how good it was! Don’t come here if you expect the stereotype fatty pub grub, do come if you can appreciate something a bit more “culinary”. Also don’t expect ‘normal’ dishes, be prepared to try different things.