Top 50 Gastropubs 2025: Quaint Derbyshire pub serving stunning dishes shines
Two Derbyshire pubs have been named in the Top Gastropubs listing, showcasing their excellence in the culinary world.
A Derbyshire pub have been named in the Top 50 Gastropubs listing celebrating the crème de la crème of the hospitality industry.
The list compiled by the Top 50 Gastropubs Academy was released on January 27, 2025 and is filled with top eateries and household names such as Paul Ainsworth (The Mariners).
The Top 50 Gastropubs list has been shining a light on eateries since 2009 with the purpose of ‘recognising the hardworking individuals in the gastropubs industry’.
As well as championing the hospitality industry, the listing is also a great go-to source for the best pubs to dine at in the UK.
There were two Derbyshire pubs in the full 100 Gastropubs 2025 list; The Pack Horse Hayfield came in at number 18, and The Blind Bull came in at 93.
The Pack Horse Hayfield, Derbyshire is in Top 50 Gastropubs 2025
The Pack Horse Hayfield came in at number 18.
Luke Payne is the chef-owner of the award-winning eatery in High Peak.
Using ingredients such as local lamb and fish from the boats off the north-west coast, the eatery continues to wow locals.
Responding to the win, Luke said: ‘Four years in the top 50, three years in the top 20. It means so much to us to have the love and respect of our peers, fantastic business operators and beautiful people who continue to put us among such esteemed company, it is an honour and a privilege, and we love you all.
‘This consistency is a testament to our incredibly hard working team who continue to weather the storm of the hospitality industry with vigour and laughter every single day; our tireless, incredible suppliers, and of course our guests, who ultimately give us purpose.
‘It is a personal aim of mine to visit as many of these incredible gastropubs over the coming year, your support means the world. Thanks @top50gastropubs.’
Location: The Pack Horse Hayfield, 3-5 Market Street, Hayfield, High Peak SK22 2EP
The Blind Bull, Buxton, Derbyshire is in Top 50 Gastropubs 2025
The Blind Bull came in at 93.
This quaint independent pub is one of Buxton’s newest additions to the hospitality scene.
Based in Little Hucklow, Buxton, the charming 12th century inn has seen owners renovate the eatery to make it one of Derbyshire’s top dining destinations.
Luke Hawkins and his team create masterpieces such as braised lamb neck with smoky aubergine, bavette steak with Sindhi butter sauce, and cake with chutney and Crozier Blue Cheese.
Location: The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow, Buxton SK17 8RT
The Top 50 Gastropubs website say the list is created by collecting votes from more than 100 industry professionals.
To see the full list of top 50 Gastropubs click here: top50gastropubs.com