Ye Olde Gate Inne

Sitting beside an old London to Manchester turnpike in the heart of Brassington, a hill village on the southern edge of the Peak District, this venerable inn dates back to 1616. Aged beams (allegedly salvaged from the wrecked Armada fleet), a black cast iron log burner, an antique clock, charmingly worn quarry-tiled floors and a delightful mishmash of polished furniture give the inn plenty of character - as does the reputed ghost. Hand-pumped Jennings Cumberland takes pride of place behind the bar, alongside other Marston's beers and guest ales. The menu offers firm lunchtime favourites, such as home-made curry; or a range of filled baguettes. In the evening you may find a fillet of pork in pepper sauce served with rice: poached salmon fillet with a prawn and white wine sauce; or duck breast served with an orange and Cointreau sauce. Desserts range from a traditional apple crumble to a black cherry and white chocolate torte.