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About Anglers Rest
On Millerdale in Buxton, Anglers Rest is a pub set in an 18th-century, ivy-covered building with oak beams and an open fire. Tables are taken on a walk-in basis, and staff bring meals out from the kitchen. The menu runs to 40 dishes, including a Sharing Combo For Two, Minted Lamb Shank, and duck or vegetable spring rolls, with a steak and Stilton pie offered when in season. It opens daily. Seating extends outdoors by the river, adding space beyond the oak-beamed room. Dogs are welcome, though only in a small section of the pub.
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Menu & Prices
40 dishes · mains £3–25- Sharing Combo For Two£11.95
- Minted Lamb Shank£16.95
- Breaded Garlic Mushrooms£6.95
- Homemade Soup Of The Day£5.50
- Duck Spring Rolls (4)£7.95
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (4)£6.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and stilton pie, roast turkey with trimmings, blackcurrant cheesecake and riverside outdoor seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and stilton pie, roast turkey with trimmings, blackcurrant cheesecake and riverside outdoor seating.
Customer Review Summary
Generous portions of home-style food draw the most praise, with one reviewer citing a steak and Stilton pie and another a roast turkey festive lunch followed by blackcurrant cheesecake. Reviewers also note friendly service and reasonable prices. One diner found staff unwelcoming and dogs restricted to a small section. Another reports a lamb shank unavailable, a cold chicken meal, and meals arriving one by one.
Customer Review Summary
Generous portions of home-style food draw the most praise, with one reviewer citing a steak and Stilton pie and another a roast turkey festive lunch followed by blackcurrant cheesecake. Reviewers also note friendly service and reasonable prices. One diner found staff unwelcoming and dogs restricted to a small section. Another reports a lamb shank unavailable, a cold chicken meal, and meals arriving one by one.
Featured reviews
- JB
“We had a fabulous family meal here this evening. The waitress who served us was brilliant and very patient given we were such a big group. The food was delicious, everybody enjoyed their meals and the prices were very reasonable.”
- Purvi G
“Very disappointed with the customer service and food experience. We ordered 5 meals. The lamb shank was finished, the chicken came cold, and the fish had no flavour at all — it was just batter. We ordered 2 vegetable burgers, but one came first and the second arrived 20 minutes later. The gammon we ordered didn’t arrive at all at first, and when we asked the waiters, they said our order was complete. After asking them to check again, they finally apologised and brought the gammon later. That was the only meal worth it — good flavour and tasty. The worst part was that all the food came separately, one by one, so one person was eating while the others were just watching and waiting. Overall, a very disappointing experience.”
- Deb Mabbott
“Nice early walk this morning and arrived at Anglers just as food service started. 31 degrees in the sunshine, sat outside by the river. Food was freshly prepared and portions were very generous. My husband ALWAYS orders steak and Stilton pie when it’s on the menu and this one is now his new favourite. Cannot fault it and the Bitter went down well too.Great service from the young girls serving the food x”
- Elizabeth Callaghan
“Felt a bit unwelcoming by the staff, I felt like I’d annoyed them by being there. Dogs are only allowed in a small section of the pub, which I find odd given it’s in a walking destination. Decor wasn’t great, some lovely traditional things then just mixed with some proper tat, the room felt crowded although there weren’t many people in, and I just felt awkward to be there. Shame because it’s a lovely spot with great potential.”
- Elaine Poolford
“Went for festive lunch. Delicious food and plenty of it !! Roast turkey with all the trimmings excellent followed by an amazing blackcurrant cheesecake. Staff and service friendly and efficient. First time visiting the Anglers Rest and definitely won't be the last. Excellent food and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Real ales and hearty comfort food in 18th-century, ivy-covered pub with oak beams and an open fire.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near Anglers Rest
- The Wye Bridge House4.33,0284.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
ground floor toilets, ordering via app, breakfast
- The Old Sun Inn4.61,4415.3 mi away
sunday roast dinner, dog friendly pub, generous portions
- 6.5 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
riverside beer garden, dog friendly pub, roast dinner
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Rest | 4.61,420 | — | — | steak and stilton pie, roast turkey with trimmings, blackcurrant cheesecake |
| The Wye Bridge HouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.33,028 | 4.8 mi | £10–20 | ground floor toilets, ordering via app, breakfast |
| The Old Sun Inn | 4.61,441 | 5.3 mi away | — | sunday roast dinner, dog friendly pub, generous portions |
| The Bridge Inn, Hope ValleyReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3998 | 6.5 mi away | £10–20 | riverside beer garden, dog friendly pub, roast dinner |
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