Pubs in Buxton

Old Clubhouse

3 Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN

Busy pub, previously a Gentlemen's Club (many years ago), opposite the Opera House. Carvery on Sundays. Generally four real ales often from Greene King.

Old Hall Hotel

The Square, Buxton SK17 6BD

Reputed to be the oldest hotel in England and built as the 'New Hall' in 1573 by Bess of Hardwick, on the site of an earlier inn. It provided accommodation for Mary Queen of Scots who was under house arrest. The hotel was much rebuilt in 1670, but parts of the 1573 building survive. The Old Hall Hotel is located beside the Crescent and alongside the Opera House and consists of a large traditional hotel with three public bars. At the front is the small 'Theatre Bar', open lunch and evgs; in the centre is the 'Cockerel Wine Bar' where food is served from midday until 10pm; and at the back is the 'George Potter Bar' for evening drinks. All hotel facilities available. The Hotel bars are on the Buxton Real Ale Trail and are open to non-residents. The House beer "Queen of Scots" is a 4.2% ABV IPA brewed by Sharp's.

Palace Hotel

Palace Road, Buxton SK17 6AG

Serves no real ale

Parks Inn

2 Burlow Road, Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JD

Fully refurbished and reopened February 2020. The pub is food orientated and serves traditional English pub fayre using locally sourced ingredients, everything is freshly cooked. Curry night every Wednesday 5-9pm. Tables can be booked online.

Portland Hotel

32 St John's Road, Buxton SK17 6XQ

Hotel with small bar. Serves no real ale.

Queens Head Hotel

High Street, Buxton SK17 6EU

In the same family for over 40 years, the Queen's Head offers a warm welcome. Situated in upper Buxton, near the market. A variety of drinking areas offer pool, table football and music. Popular with sports fans and can get crowded for popular fixtures. Bed and Breakfast accommodation available in a converted stable block.

Old Sun Inn

33 High Street, Buxton SK17 6HA

17th century coaching inn which has recently been thoroughly re-vamped whilst maintaining a variety of separate, some very small, drinking areas. The Sun retains real oak features , stone floors and rustic furnishings. Six handpumps dispense beers from the Marston's list. Home cooked food sourced from local farms and suppliers is served lunchtimes and evenings.

Swan Hotel

40 High Street, Buxton SK17 6HB

A hostelry that prides itself on being a drinkers’ pub, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The comfortable three rooms are served by a central bar; TVs in two rooms show major sports events. Seasonal Storm beer changes regularly and the pub is home to thriving darts and domino teams. Pub car park at rear and also large public car parking nearby. Thursday night is quiz night.

Lubens

8a Hall Bank, Buxton SK17 6EW

Reopened in October 2021 under new management. A stylish restaurant and bar serving three real ales on handpump. The bar is located in the rear area. Serving locally sourced food and Sunday Roasts, see Facebook for menu.

Fairfield Conservative Club

St Peters Road Fairfield, Buxton SK17 7DX

Alison Park Hotel

3 Temple Road, Buxton SK17 9BA

Railway@Buxton

Bridge Street, Buxton SK17 6BS

Family Dining pub close to railway station & main shopping street. The pub was taken over by Joseph Holt Brewery from Greene King in early 2017 and reopened following extensive refurbishment on 4th September 2017. Large, open format dining pub featuring a daily carvery. Front Left hand area is retained as a gaming room with 2 large screen TVs; dominos are available. Opens at 10am for breakfasts.