Duke of York, Pomeroyback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
As others have said, this is a Robinson's pub and there were two of their beers (Trooper and Dizzy Blonde) on offer when we visited. The former was decent and even came in handled glasses which pleased my mate.
The inside felt a bit bleak for some reason but the garden out back was lovely in the sunshine which excellent play facilities for the kids as well as space to run around. Despite being on a busy road it wasn't noisy at all.
Food was typical pub grub and although I wouldn't big up the quality was much as some previous posters it was nice and pretty reasonably priced.
Camping and caravanning facilities available too so I imagine the place gets busy once the weather improves.
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I've driven past this pub so many times, and always regretted that I've been unable to stop, except on rare occasions. That's perhaps just as well because it's one of those places where, once you're settled, you really don't feel like leaving.
I was working on a job at a nearby smallholding a few years back, and it was pure bliss as a sanctuary at the end of the day.
Well recommended.
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We visited the Duke of York in Pomeroy, about 7 miles from Buxton where we were staying. The Pub was recommended to us as we have a dog, and it is dog friendly - in fact the owners have one of the largest dogs I have ever seen (looks over the bar at you!), although one of the nicest and softest too! The beer is a good mix of the usual pumps, plus one regular real ale and a guest beer. The brewery is Robinsons. We also ate in the bar (they have a dog-free restaurant too), having had an excellent meal, at very good prices. The pub has a large caravan site attached, and the landlord told us they were spending in excess of £300k building new facilities and hard standing, which sounds ideal if you camp. The atmosphere is cosy with an open fire and all in all we had such a good time we went back the next evening too!
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Hiking in appalling rainy weather, so what a relief to reach this pub which welcomes people with boots and soaked feet despite a carpeted floor. The Jack Russell dog next to me also seemed to be enjoying the place as the rain fell like stair rods outside. For real ale, only �3 per pint Robinsons Unicorn was offered and like all Robinson beers, despite it's strength,tastes slightly watered down. Mate resorted to Guinness rather than another pint but I was happy with another half. Food was good and at reasonable prices. Pensioner's special 2 course menu looked good value at �6.95. Nice open fire in a cosy lounge bar. Attentive staff. Don't be misled by its slick and glossy website which makes it look posher and pricier than it actually is. People from its rain sodden adjoining campsite were in and out so they obviously don't expect you to be in your Sunday best to enter. This is a really pleasant pub with a good feel to it.
GeofB - 28 Jun 2012 21:44 |
I have recently returned from another visit to The Duke of York. I spent last Friday & Saturday nights camped adjacent to the pub. I arrived mid-afternoon, Friday & immediately went into the pub. I received a warm welcome from the landlord & I decided to try the Unicorn cask bitter (4.2%). The Unicorn was on form & very drinkable. Over the weekend I found that after a few pints it becomes rather bland & lacking a bit of bant. It certainly doesn't taste like a 4.2% bitter. The alternative bitter was Hartley's XB (4.0%) which I only tried once. It is quite a nice drink but I still preferred the Unicorn.
The food at The Duke is always worth trying. On the Friday night I had the steak & ale pie with chips, which was excellent. To follow, I had the hot chocolate fudge cake which I thoroughly enjoyed. On the Saturday night I had sirloin steak with chips, onion rings & mushrooms. The steak was very tasty.
The Duke is very busy with passing trade at weekends. It deserves to be because the food is excellent & the beer is well kept. I hope to return during the summer of 2012.
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I returned to the Duke of York once again last Sunday which was on the August bank holiday. The pub was very busy with the majority of customers dining. There was only one cask bitter on, that was Robinson's Unicorn which was on form. It would have been nice to see another bitter on hand pump.
The pub was fully booked for food from 4.00pm - 8.30pm but the landlord agreed to squeeze me in at some point. This turned out to be around 6.30pm. I was asked to go through to the restaurant side of the pub & I was given a table in the reception area. I had steak & kidney pie,chips & veg, followed by apple crumble & custard. I really enjoyed the meal & I can recommend the food. I then returned to the lounge bar for some more Unicorn.
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Firstly, I would like to correct a mistake in my previous review of The Duke. It is in fact located on the A515 about 5 miles south east of Buxton & not on the A615 as stated.
I visited this pub on the weekenf of 3rd - 5th December 2010 & once again I was really impressed everything. The pub had been closed all week due to very heavy snowfall. The A515 only reopened on Friday 3rd December. The pub was warm & inviting with a large open fire. There were two cask bitters on offer, Robinson's Unicorn 4.2% & Dizzy Blonde 3.8% (Light Bitter). There is also Guinness, Strongbow cider & various lagers.
The food is excellent & I can particularly recommend the hot baguettes which come with a choice of fillings, the roast chicken & stuffing is very good but the roast beef is superb.
The Duke is still worth a visit for both food & drink.
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The Duke of York is located in the hamlet of Pomeroy on the A615 about 5 miles south east of Buxton. The pub is on Sterndale Moor a bleak, windswept spot with stunning views over the Derbyshire countryside.
The landlord & staff are friendly & welcome customers with a smile. This is a Robinsons pub so the standard bitter is Unicorn. There will be one or two guest bitters on as well. On entering the pub, the main bar is to the left with the dining room to the right. I can highly recommend the food which is excellent.
I visited the pub during the first weekend of December 2009 but the B.I.T.E. team have only just added it to the website. Even in this remote location the pub has it's 'regulars' as well as passing trade & day trippers. In winter there is a roaring log fire at the far end of the bar which gives a homely feel to the place.
Overall, this is a welcoming pub with good beer & great food. Try it for yourself & see.
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