Ashbourne is not only home to some wonderfully diverse scenery with walks straight from your holiday accommodation door, but there are several pubs to visit to rest your weary legs if you’ve been hiking all day in the area. Some have accommodation attached with ensuite bedrooms in either a modern or contemporary style, and some are very traditional and full to bursting with local history and perhaps some lingering characters from the past. Nearly all pubs in Ashbourne have local real ales and home-made pub grub, but they all have one thing in common, and that’s their renowned hospitality. Whether you live or work in Ashbourne, or are simply visiting for the day, a visit to one of the lovely pubs in the Peak District will provide you with a wonderful atmosphere, lots of local gossip and a great stop off before your journey begins again.
Good food in Ashbourne means having a great choice from restaurants, cafes and bistros, but don’t underestimate the skills of the chefs who work in public houses. A lot of Ashbourne pubs cater for all sorts of dietary requirements and can turn their hand at masterpiece cooking in a jiffy. You’ll be very glad you took the time to sample their wares.