Royal - High Peak

After enjoying a pleasant walk in Kinder, we decided to have lunch at The Royal. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. My wife ordered the fish and chips, but the batter was very soggy. I opted for the steak pie, but the pastry was extremely hard. Additionally, the portions for the main courses were very small. We also found the price of one tonic water and one pint of bitter to be quite high at £38, and did not feel like we received good value for the money.

We dined at this restaurant twice over the weekend and both experiences were incredible. They offer options for vegans, vegetarians, and those with gluten sensitivities, and it is clear that these options were well-thought-out rather than being an afterthought like at many other places. The standout dishes were the vegan Sunday dinner and the garlic mushroom starter. They also have a great selection of beers and wines. We will definitely be returning! These were the best vegan meals I have had in a long time.

We only spent one night at this hotel while visiting a local pub. We received a warm welcome, and the room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent, but there was a bit too much of it!

After a long Sunday walk we often go for a pub lunch. Today we visited the Royal and ordered Sunday beef roast. Service was quick (lot longer for dessert. I'm a fussy eater but this roast has to be the best we have ever had anywhere! Lots of beef and it was so tender. Tried to fit in chocolate tart ...it too was so yummy...and huge! Don't often go back to same place but will definitely revisit the Royal. Staff very pleasant too. If I had to give a negative it's that we booked a table..arrived on time but no table was reserved for us (though other tables had reserved). We were shown to table in back bar in far corner...very dark and miserable until we saw a better table had come free and asked for that. Next time hoping a table will be reserved for us!

We ate here recently with a group of friends. It's a really lovely cosy place! The service was spot on and the food was delicious. We had a real mix bag of dishes and each and every one was perfect. A first time visit but will definitely return!!